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[Q] Root Help 2.2 Stock .6

Had to replace my phone and it came with 2.2 the .6 stock. HOW CAN I ROOT THIS!! Its getting on my nerves. I have tried everything. I cant get the custom recovery to go and unlock the nand. PLEASE HELP!!!

You are screwed until someone finds a root exploit for 2.2
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MaliciousOne said:
You are screwed until someone finds a root exploit for 2.2
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crap anyone else maybe know something i dont know...perhaps a way to roll back to 2.1?

Nope. Just wait.

Topgun966 said:
crap anyone else maybe know something i dont know...perhaps a way to roll back to 2.1?
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Nope. It can't be done currently.

I know how you feel.. Thankfully I got lucky in that my screen started coming up in the corners like adhesive wasn't working -- and when they swapped me out with another new unit (had been 10 out of 30 days) it had 2.1

My evo replacement came with 2.1 but when I rooted my phone, my nandroid would not restore.
I tried to format my sdcard but to no avail so I just did the OTA. Waiting on root just like you, brother.
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Swap
Do what I did if your impatient, Swap with someone on craigslist

logie said:
I know how you feel.. Thankfully I got lucky in that my screen started coming up in the corners like adhesive wasn't working -- and when they swapped me out with another new unit (had been 10 out of 30 days) it had 2.1
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I just got my replacement yesterday. I had waited 19 days! I booted up the phone in the sprint store, took a peak in software, and saw "2.1 update 1". I smiled and said "Thank you, sir".

Got my replacement today and it was of course a refurbed unit, but had 2.2 on it, so im in the same boat as the rest of you OTA'd guys lol. Sucks, as im impatient, but ill wait, dont think ill lose too much more of my mind between now and then

Two things you can do:
1) Start another thread asking if you can root 2.2. Those are SO in right now. Don't bother searching first, you'll just get confused by all the results.
2) Start another BOUNTY thread offering money you never intend to pay to the first dev who roots 2.2 for you.
That seems to be the route people are taking these days.

SilverZero said:
Two things you can do:
1) Start another thread asking if you can root 2.2. Those are SO in right now. Don't bother searching first, you'll just get confused by all the results.
2) Start another BOUNTY thread offering money you never intend to pay to the first dev who roots 2.2 for you.
That seems to be the route people are taking these days.
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lol my bad but CRAP there has to be a way to roll it to 2.1

Topgun966 said:
lol my bad but CRAP there has to be a way to roll it to 2.1
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Let us know when you find it.

Incs temproot

It looks like the incs has a temproot that also works on the inc2. Anybody get this working yet? I'm in ubuntu now so can't use the exact scripts provided in the thread. Awesome that it's doable, hopefully that leads to something more...permanent....

Yep...Got the temproot working on my DI2 using the DIS rooting method. I'm interested to know if the XTC Clip hardware would work for the DI2??

Temp root meaning rooted till you reboot rite?
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I've been trying to figure that out as well, even going to far as to email the xtc people themselves...
No response yet, I'm feeling like the "beta testing" that I have been reading about is testing the device on the inc2. It STINKS how expensive that is though and I truly don't think we'll be able to get a viable dev community unless there is a free/easy unlock method
I can't even find anybody working on the inc2. Made an *** of myself on the unrevoked IRC last night asking about it or for help. Nada! Lol.
We will just have to be patient I suppose. I'll keep looking for any information I can find....

I've got the temp root method working for me as well. And from what I've heard the XTC clip does work for the Inc 2 but I don't think it's worth the trouble. Mainly because until we get a free, permanent root no devs are going to be interested in making ROMs for us.

I agree. Debating returning it... I love the phone, but without root and the bluetooth issues its not thrilling me.
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efaden said:
I agree. Debating returning it... I love the phone, but without root and the bluetooth issues its not thrilling me.
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If root is a must, there is no point in buying unrooted phones. Expect all future HTC phones to be secured.

jcase said:
If root is a must, there is no point in buying unrooted phones. Expect all future HTC phones to be secured.
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HTC's build quality and Sense are unrivaled, though. To be honest, the only thing I want root for is to remove all the crap Verizon bundled on it. But that's more OCD than anything. Sense is really slick.

Kayak83 said:
HTC's build quality and Sense are unrivaled, though. To be honest, the only thing I want root for is to remove all the crap Verizon bundled on it. But that's more OCD than anything. Sense is really slick.
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Untill we get perm root, use the temp root method and titanium backup and freeze the bloatware apps. Worked for me and it stays gone after a reboot.

I am using Launcher Pro and currently have the bloatware hidden from the apps drawer.
Would it be better, resource-wise, to temp root and use Titanium to either freeze or uninstall them?
And if I do that, is there some reason to freeze instead of just uninstalling?
And lastly, are there some Sense or HTC or Verizon apps that look like bloatware but are really needed by the phone to function correctly that I should leave alone?
Thanks.

I have an XTC clip I recieved from the guy in china as part of the beta team. O get one test clip and then 5 more.. I'd be willing to part ways with it, but still researve the right to use one of the clips.. I'm not ready to brick my inc2 on a 2 year contract just yet lol. like the guy said if u dont feel comfortable, dont use it. im take half of what the online asking normal price is. im not looking to make money, just get this root going on this phone..

got wifi tether to work, using a terminal.wrote a couple of scripts to run to turn off and on.using wifi tether version 3.
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boyofdestiny said:
got wifi tether to work, using a terminal.wrote a couple of scripts to run to turn off and on.using wifi tether version 3.
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Care to share? I want a DInc 2 to hold me over until the BIONIC, but I'm waiting until I know for sure that I can wifi tether.

Yes, please share!

boyofdestiny said:
got wifi tether to work, using a terminal.wrote a couple of scripts to run to turn off and on.using wifi tether version 3.
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If there is one motivating factor in seeking a permanent root method for my dinc2, it would be for the functionality of the WiFi Tether App. Please, care to share.

That's what I am looking for too, wireless tether! Had it on my Dinc and really miss it now. Put up a donate button if you decide to give it out!

If I can figure out this XTC clip there is a possibility of it giving me S-OFF, i just have no idea how to use it, what a gold card is ect.. if anyone is willing to help walk me through I get 5 more credits, which means 5 people can use this clip an attain S-OFF as well (if it works) jcase said he'd get walk me through everything else once and if I get S-OFF. !

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If I can figure out this XTC clip there is a possibility of it giving me S-OFF, i just have no idea how to use it, what a gold card is ect.. if anyone is willing to help walk me through I get 5 more credits, which means 5 people can use this clip an attain S-OFF as well (if it works) jcase said he'd get walk me through everything else once and if I get S-OFF. !
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It doesn't work on the I2 yet. The img model ID is incorrect.

Root help for gingerbread 2.3

I am a total noob, so please, be nice. I lost my phone and I was given a new one with this gingerbread 2.3 crap and unrevoked obviously doesn't work for this.
I see this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110733
What the hell does that mean? And how can I get this damn thing rooted. I need like a step by step guide... Not just postings or links. I have no idea what to do. Can someone PLEASE help me!

There is not root method for 2.3 yet, not even temporary. The boot loader is also encrypted, so installing a new ROM is not possible.
The link you posted is a rooted version of the 2.3 ROM, but you mush have an unlocked boot loader to install it. Again, once 2.3 unrooted is installed there is no root method.

Is it ever going to be possible to root the phone?
Also, can I just go back to my old version? I was forced into this because I lost my phone.
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No bro you cant go to your old version
root will come soon as always devs and unrevked are working on it

snake411 said:
I need like a step by step guide... Not just postings or links. I have no idea what to do. Can someone PLEASE help me!
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Here's your guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865204 But right now it is not possible. Notice at the top of the article it says when it was last updated. Just keep an eye on the thread and whenever it's updated you'll know you're probably onto something.
Just keep in mind in order to get it rooted and not screw up your phone, you will have to read a lot of posts and links. There's really no way around that... especially with brand new software versions.
Oh, and the link you posted isn't a way to root, it's just a ROM that you can try installing once you get your phone rooted.

jadden said:
No bro you cant go to your old version
root will come soon as always devs and unrevked are working on it
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true story, i heard not til October but again they have other things to do. Had the same problem with my dad's evo. He updated.. so we our in the same boat.

yea cuz remember devs are also like u and me they have families and lives and jobs deving is donating their time

Fazulka said:
There is not root method for 2.3 yet, not even temporary. The boot loader is also encrypted, so installing a new ROM is not possible.
The link you posted is a rooted version of the 2.3 ROM, but you mush have an unlocked boot loader to install it. Again, once 2.3 unrooted is installed there is no root method.
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Bootloader isn't encrypted...we'd really be screwed then. It's just that it's locked, and they haven't found a new exploit yet. Keep in mind that these are security exploits that allow us to get root -- in principle, a bad thing that we want cleaned up, but we need them for root. In theory it's possible no exploits remain and they've plugged all holes, but that's quite doubtful. There's something, it just has to be found.

How many of these threads are people gonna start?
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jadden said:
yea cuz remember devs are also like u and me they have families and lives and jobs deving is donating their time
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Unless of course it's a brand NEW phone, and they find root with in 6 days of launch.
They may find root access, but it won't be until they're done tinkering with the new EVO 3D or whatever new phone is out there.
If they really wanted to root the new GB update, they'd have done it by now. Took 6 days to crack the EVO 3D.
GB has been out since the beginning of June.
I'll keep my fingers crossed, but I won't be holding my breath.

mcwups1 said:
Unless of course it's a brand NEW phone, and they find root with in 6 days of launch.
They may find root access, but it won't be until they're done tinkering with the new EVO 3D or whatever new phone is out there.
If they really wanted to root the new GB update, they'd have done it by now. Took 6 days to crack the EVO 3D.
GB has been out since the beginning of June.
I'll keep my fingers crossed, but I won't be holding my breath.
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I would not even call EVO 3D "Temp Root" yet. More like "Momentary Root". That thing is sure is locked down.

mcwups1 said:
Unless of course it's a brand NEW phone, and they find root with in 6 days of launch.
They may find root access, but it won't be until they're done tinkering with the new EVO 3D or whatever new phone is out there.
If they really wanted to root the new GB update, they'd have done it by now. Took 6 days to crack the EVO 3D.
GB has been out since the beginning of June.
I'll keep my fingers crossed, but I won't be holding my breath.
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Evo 3D has a new version of Sense. New version of Sense means new security vulnerabilities. We have the same old version of Sense we've always had, and the known vulnerabilities have been patched. There just aren't as many opportunities on the Evo. The older a phone gets, the harder it becomes to root if they're patching the vulnerabilities.

jadden said:
yea cuz remember devs are also like u and me they have families and lives and jobs deving is donating their time
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Exactly why we are so thankful for them. They do amazing work for all of us to enjoy.

I think the most frustrating thing of all are the people that involuntarily had their phones updated to the newest version. If it weren't for that, and the fact that there hasn't been a problem rooting since BEFORE the EVO was the officially released, patience is hard to come by.
I just happened to be one of those that happened to have this issue as well. I'm very upset because my app backups are inaccessible and this has taken much longer than I was originally willing to wait. I'm slowly hating my phone little by little...

mcwups1 said:
Unless of course it's a brand NEW phone, and they find root with in 6 days of launch.
They may find root access, but it won't be until they're done tinkering with the new EVO 3D or whatever new phone is out there.
If they really wanted to root the new GB update, they'd have done it by now. Took 6 days to crack the EVO 3D.
GB has been out since the beginning of June.
I'll keep my fingers crossed, but I won't be holding my breath.
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TheZen said:
I think the most frustrating thing of all are the people that involuntarily had their phones updated to the newest version. If it weren't for that, and the fact that there hasn't been a problem rooting since BEFORE the EVO was the officially released, patience is hard to come by.
I just happened to be one of those that happened to have this issue as well. I'm very upset because my app backups are inaccessible and this has taken much longer than I was originally willing to wait. I'm slowly hating my phone little by little...
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Dude I gave up and traded in my evo for the evo 3d. The temp root is doing it fine for me.
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I still can't find a root, a friend of mine still has the evo4g, so do we have a solution?
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snake411 said:
I still can't find a root, a friend of mine still has the evo4g, so do we have a solution?
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no we dont but the evo 3D does now,but hopefully soon

snake411 said:
I still can't find a root, a friend of mine still has the evo4g, so do we have a solution?
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My friend if there was a solution you would not have to post in here did we find a solution. It would be all over XDA... come on now! This is the most anticipated thing in the Evo Forum

jjrizzelcincy said:
no we dont but the evo 3D does now,but hopefully soon
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You mean the temp one for the 3D right.?
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Root after Ota?

I have s off and I'm rooted in stock rom with cwm installed. Will accepting the ota get rid of root? S off? Will I be able to root afterwards if it does?
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Yes it will get rid of root...and you will not be able to root again most likely for a while. Stay where you are and wait for the upgraded Rom to be rooted and packaged for you to flash
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Thank you. Just saved me some grief
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Does anyone know where the ota downloads to? I can root it so people who have s-off can flash it, but not sure where it is downloading to. Checked in cache and its not going there.

cvo515 said:
Yes it will get rid of root...and you will not be able to root again most likely for a while. Stay where you are and wait for the upgraded Rom to be rooted and packaged for you to flash
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Nevermind, it self destructs if you cancel the update. How to get the zip, hmmm.

does the new update add much if i already have CM7 installed, or do i need to goto stock eventually, flash the new radios and stuff then go back to CM7? Kinda new to this and just trying to get everything right, thanks

Rmk40 just posted a Rom over in the development section that is pretty much the ota minus the bloat
Carelessly swyped on my phone so there may be some weird typos

kingsway8605 said:
Nevermind, it self destructs if you cancel the update. How to get the zip, hmmm.
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man after all the crap you said about root, you don't even deserve free root.

andybones said:
man after all the crap you said about root, you don't even deserve free root.
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glad i'm not the only one thinking it.

tspderek said:
glad i'm not the only one thinking it.
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I'm not one to bash on people either but I agree this guy could have ruined it for everyone. Thankfully alpha kept a better standard. Software root came quicker than it did for the DInc1 and the Inc2 WAS the most locked down phone known to Verizon. Impressive to say the least. Also credit to Raskal and XTC clip as he did need hardware. but I bet the guy could make software root, just makes more money on the clip lol. can't blame him though, it is worth it if it's the only option. IMO

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I'm not one to bash on people either but I agree this guy could have ruined it for everyone. Thankfully alpha kept a better standard. Software root came quicker than it did for the DInc1 and the Inc2 WAS the most locked down phone known to Verizon. Impressive to say the least. Also credit to Raskal and XTC clip as he did need hardware. but I bet the guy could make software root, just makes more money on the clip lol. can't blame him though, it is worth it if it's the only option. IMO
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How exactly could he have ruined it for everyone by saying he didnt think root would be achieved? You think Alpha woulda gave up their attemtps in annoyance because he was the one naysayer? get real. people are entitled to their opinions and he disagreed and when perm root was achieved he mentioned how embarrassed he felt in multiple treads. I think he has been humiliated enough and we should all move on to enjoying root now...
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MJL99 said:
How exactly could he have ruined it for everyone by saying he didnt think root would be achieved? You think Alpha woulda gave up their attemtps in annoyance because he was the one naysayer? get real. people are entitled to their opinions and he disagreed and when perm root was achieved he mentioned how embarrassed he felt in multiple treads. I think he has been humiliated enough and we should all move on to enjoying root now...
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I wouldn't say I was humiliated. It really is just a phone. Did admit I was wrong about alpha rev though. If people hold a grudge over a phone, they really need a life, just saying.
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5.1 Update and s-off

The official 5.1 update is on it's way from Verizon next week. For those of us waiting patiently for jcase to release an s-off method, I'm thinking it might be better to avoid updating? I can only imagine the hboot will get an update with this 5.1 update. With that, it will probably undo all the work jcase has done up to this point.
Am I wrong to think this?
Is it harmless to take the update?

guitarist5122 said:
The official 5.1 update is on it's way from Verizon next week. For those of us waiting patiently for jcase to release an s-off method, I'm thinking it might be better to avoid updating? I can only imagine the hboot will get an update with this 5.1 update. With that, it will probably undo all the work jcase has done up to this point.
Am I wrong to think this?
Is it harmless to take the update?
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Harmless unless you want to meet up the next time I drive down to Delaware.

There is no sense in waiting on an update for a root exploit that may or may not ever come. S-Off already works on 5.1 but Verizon users are still waiting for a root exploit as before. Odds are you could be waiting a long time. Might as well enjoy the new software while you wait.

guitarist5122 said:
The official 5.1 update is on it's way from Verizon next week. For those of us waiting patiently for jcase to release an s-off method, I'm thinking it might be better to avoid updating? I can only imagine the hboot will get an update with this 5.1 update. With that, it will probably undo all the work jcase has done up to this point.
Am I wrong to think this?
Is it harmless to take the update?
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Plenty of helpful members with Java Cards to get you S-Off now. Best if you can find someone in your area to meet with to avoid shipping the device.
Went that route a couple of months ago and been happily flashing custom Rom goodness ever since.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-one-m9/general/m9-java-card-t3063247

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...it will probably undo all the work jcase has done up to this point.
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There's nothing (public) to undo. Unless by chance jcase discovered an exploit and HTC found it as well and fixed it....
It's starting to appear that many of these folks who can figure this sh*t out are losing interest in working on devices from Verizon and other carriers who go to extreme lengths to lock them down. I mean, my previous phone was a Galaxy S3 and Samsung / VZW locked them down tight. The S4 uses presumably the same security (my wife had one so I was a little up to speed on them). I haven't bothered checking the S5 or S6 but I'm confident they're not exploitable either.... Just to be clear, I'm not criticizing those folks if they're no longer trying. That's 150% their decision and choice !

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There's nothing (public) to undo. Unless by chance jcase discovered an exploit and HTC found it as well and fixed it....
It's starting to appear that many of these folks who can figure this sh*t out are losing interest in working on devices from Verizon and other carriers who go to extreme lengths to lock them down. I mean, my previous phone was a Galaxy S3 and Samsung / VZW locked them down tight. The S4 uses presumably the same security (my wife had one so I was a little up to speed on them). I haven't bothered checking the S5 or S6 but I'm confident they're not exploitable either.... Just to be clear, I'm not criticizing those folks if they're no longer trying. That's 150% their decision and choice !
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Surprisingly the SG6 is able to flash ROMs. no bootloader unlock, but still surprising considering how hard SG3/4 was locked down when I was on them.

andybones said:
Surprisingly the SG6 is able to flash ROMs. no bootloader unlock, but still surprising considering how hard SG3/4 was locked down when I was on them.
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So going forward, after our edge programs are eligible etc etc, what is the best alternative to have an unlocked bootloader and root even be an option without extreme measures? Pay off the edge program and go to T-Mobile and HTC? That way the bootloader can be unlocked from HTC? I'm very thankful to have my M9 rooted and unlocked but thinking ahead, what's the best course of action? Thoughts?

andybones said:
Surprisingly the SG6 is able to flash ROMs. no bootloader unlock, but still surprising considering how hard SG3/4 was locked down when I was on them.
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Is it the same as can be done on the S3 with a locked bootloader ? I'd have to go back to that forum to get the name as I don't remember it.... Safestrap ?
Looks like it's not Safestrap after all. I'm quickly scanning but don't see much details yet. I do see quite a few ROMs available though !

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Is it the same as can be done on the S3 with a locked bootloader ? I'd have to go back to that forum to get the name as I don't remember it.... Safestrap ?
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I hated SS.
I'm not exactly sure how it's done I just have a buddy on SG6 on VZW and loves it, being able to mke ROM.
I do know it isn't SS
"ping pong root"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/root-pingpongroot-s6-root-tool-t3103016

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I hated SS.
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Never had to deal with it.... I rooted mine the same day I rec'd it ! Same with my previous phones - all rooted in less than (2) days. Well, except for my HTC Eris. That one took a couple of months after I got it before jcase came up with an exploit.
I had scott123 "free" my M9 the day after I rec'd it.

hallstevenson said:
Never had to deal with it.... I rooted mine the same day I rec'd it ! Same with my previous phones - all rooted in less than (2) days. Well, except for my HTC Eris. That one took a couple of months after I got it before jcase came up with an exploit.
I had scott123 "free" my M9 the day after I rec'd it.
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only reason i had to use SS was cos my dad got a new phone and gave me his old sg3, and at this point it had 4.4.4 so bootloader couldnt be unlocked anymore and had to use SS, it was horrible imo