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[Q] [R800x] Xperia PLAY General Questions

I was wonder a handful of things.
1) To use Rom Manager on an Xperia PLAY does the bootloader have to be unlocked?
2) Has anyone ever had any problems with the unlock method provided by Alejandrissimo?
3) Does a device have to be rooted to use the paid unlock method mentioned above?
4) Since CWM has to be installed in "system" on a locked Xperia PLAY, can it be installed normally from Rom Manager if the bootloader is unlocked?
I will post occasional new questions as I come to them. I created this for all those with Xperia PLAY questions. I can root anything else and do roms but jeez this phone gets me

Uhm to give you a Quick help
1) No, you only need to be rooted
2) Never used it - for root I simply use flashtool, connect the device with USB debugging on, Click on Root - it gets done within 2 Minutes.
3) I would figure no - If he can unlock the bootloader he will also root the device if necessary.
-> For unlocking bootloader you can also use the SONY service for free.
4) I never put CWM anywhere, I simply download it from the Play Store and it works -> You got to have root tho!

sashake said:
Uhm to give you a Quick help
1) No, you only need to be rooted
2) Never used it - for root I simply use flashtool, connect the device with USB debugging on, Click on Root - it gets done within 2 Minutes.
3) I would figure no - If he can unlock the bootloader he will also root the device if necessary.
-> For unlocking bootloader you can also use the SONY service for free.
4) I never put CWM anywhere, I simply download it from the Play Store and it works -> You got to have root tho!
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This user obviously does not have an R800x because most of these answers are wrong for that phone.
1. ROM manager does not work on the R800x nor do you need it. The proper tools for working with ROMs on this phone are Flashtool and Fastboot.
2. Allejandrissimo's method works well and he can fix just about any problem that you could possibly have.
3. The free methods do not work with the R800x. I think you are supposed to have it rooted first but if you are having a problem with that, Allejandrissimo can help you with that as well.
4. Once you have an unlocked bootloader, Recovery (CWM) is built into most kernels, so you will not need to install it separately.
Sent from my R800x using xda premium

Thank you. That helps me a lot
Sent from my R800x with xda premium

Now you say that Rom Manager doesn't work on the R800x, so then roms like cyanogenmod will have to be downloaded from a browser and put onto the SD then correct?
Sent from my R800x (that's eventually gonna get root & an unlocked bootloader)

Removing preinstalled apps on Xperia play

Hi,
I am been researching for few weeks now. Being just an android user and a beginner level android developer, I am kind of lost in trying to solve my issue. I bought a Xperia Play. It is carrier unlocked. The main issue is the internal memory which keeps getting filled up from time to time, that makes me sacrifice some less used but important apps. I would like to make use of my phone more efficiently and utilise it to its maximum potential. Request someone to help me achieve this by helping me remove these apps.
Thanks

you have to root your phone first and u will find a tutorial im the development section... And after that you can use titanium backup to remove those apps

Hi,
Thanks for the info. But I am kind of lost when I went through the forum. Can you please guide me a specific one? Thanks.
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app

You could unlock your bootloader. You can do this here: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
This enables you to flash custom Kernels and Roms. Although you don't need this if you only want to root your phone, but in my experience custom roms and kernels are a great advantage if you want to get more out of your phone
The rooting thread would be this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325334

Bombasti said:
You could unlock your bootloader. You can do this here: http://unlockbootloader.sonymobile.com/
This enables you to flash custom Kernels and Roms. Although you don't need this if you only want to root your phone, but in my experience custom roms and kernels are a great advantage if you want to get more out of your phone
The rooting thread would be this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325334
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Thanks Bombasti, but the unlock boot loader from sony mobile does not work for phones with IMEI numbers greater than 14 digits. Further, I also tried SuperOneClick but I keep getting the errors in Step 1 stating that the "rm failed for /data/local/tmp/boomsh. No such file directory", Step 2 also returns similar result. Can you help. Thanks.

xdadevprince said:
Hi,
Thanks for the info. But I am kind of lost when I went through the forum. Can you please guide me a specific one? Thanks.
Sent from my R800i using xda app-developers app
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Go to the general section then look for my "Mega thread all my tutorials in one thread"
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xdadevprince said:
Thanks Bombasti, but the unlock boot loader from sony mobile does not work for phones with IMEI numbers greater than 14 digits. Further, I also tried SuperOneClick but I keep getting the errors in Step 1 stating that the "rm failed for /data/local/tmp/boomsh. No such file directory", Step 2 also returns similar result. Can you help. Thanks.
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Enter the first 14digits
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xdadevprince said:
Thanks Bombasti, but the unlock boot loader from sony mobile does not work for phones with IMEI numbers greater than 14 digits. Further, I also tried SuperOneClick but I keep getting the errors in Step 1 stating that the "rm failed for /data/local/tmp/boomsh. No such file directory", Step 2 also returns similar result. Can you help. Thanks.
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This is not correct. You just have to enter the 14 first digits. So it should work for your phone unless there are other restrictions (e.g. from your phone provider).
Did you try it with the first 14 digits?
Also did you run SuperOneClick as administrator? I have no idea how SupoerOneClick works, but the error says that it can't remove a directory that doesn't exist. Maybe you can create the dir on your phone to fool the program?
Greetings,
Bombasti
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I checked the SuperOneClick thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682/
The R800i isn't listed as compatible device, what doesn't mean it's not compatible since the list is incomplete. But I remember that it didn't work for my phone either ( I tried it some time ago). I solved the problem through flashing an already rooted rom. Later i user Cyanogenmod which rooted from the beginning. But this needs an unlocked bootloader first...

Bombasti said:
This is not correct. You just have to enter the 14 first digits. So it should work for your phone unless there are other restrictions (e.g. from your phone provider).
Did you try it with the first 14 digits?
Also did you run SuperOneClick as administrator? I have no idea how SupoerOneClick works, but the error says that it can't remove a directory that doesn't exist. Maybe you can create the dir on your phone to fool the program?
Greetings,
Bombasti
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I checked the SuperOneClick thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682/
The R800i isn't listed as compatible device, what doesn't mean it's not compatible since the list is incomplete. But I remember that it didn't work for my phone either ( I tried it some time ago). I solved the problem through flashing an already rooted rom. Later i user Cyanogenmod which rooted from the beginning. But this needs an unlocked bootloader first...
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superoneclick works fine just make sure you have all the drivers installed

fma965 said:
superoneclick works fine just make sure you have all the drivers installed
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Ah that might have been my problem then.

Bombasti said:
Ah that might have been my problem then.
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by all I meant the adb,fastboot and flashmode
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Unistall application from HTC

Hello im just few weeks buy this HWS not yet root or anything...
what i want to ask is..
1. How i can uninstall some app from this phone? not 3rd party app but like app preinstalled from HWS because i never use it and its eats to much internal memory...,
2. It's save to uninstall preinstalled app from this HWS ?
3. If rooting is nessecery what should i do first, please tell me the step (like unlock bootloader or anything), because i familiar with my other android from samsung and its quite easy to do everything than this HWS
_THANKS

NasiJagung said:
Hello im just few weeks buy this HWS not yet root or anything...
what i want to ask is..
1. How i can uninstall some app from this phone? not 3rd party app but like app preinstalled from HWS because i never use it and its eats to much internal memory...,
2. It's save to uninstall preinstalled app from this HWS ?
3. If rooting is nessecery what should i do first, please tell me the step (like unlock bootloader or anything), because i familiar with my other android from samsung and its quite easy to do everything than this HWS
_THANKS
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1. with SystemCleanup from Google Play Store. Uninstalling a system app will not make more space (because system apps are on a different partition). Instead, you can use this app to make space and update already existing systems apps (because normally updates take up from your available space, e.g. google maps update).
2. it's not safe to delete everything you see. I have successfully uninstalled: HTC Trends, Weather & News, Google search (can be reinstalled from google play), HTC Quick search, Gmail (can be reinstalled from google play), HTC Likes, HTC Widget Likes, HTC Photo widget (has a memory leak bug), YouTube, HTC Tips. I have updated all other system apps and I still have 2mb left for future updates.
3. rooting is needed and for this you should start searching and reading. first: unlock bootloader (go to www.htcdev.com, erases everything on phone), second: install cwm recovery image (i find it easier to be done through fastboot commands), third: install superuser (su) zip from cwm recovery

rioachim said:
1. with SystemCleanup from Google Play Store. Uninstalling a system app will not make more space (because system apps are on a different partition). Instead, you can use this app to make space and update already existing systems apps (because normally updates take up from your available space, e.g. google maps update).
2. it's not safe to delete everything you see. I will update this post with the apps I have successfully uninstalled.
3. rooting is needed and for this you should start searching and reading. first: unlock bootloader (go to www.htcdev.com, erases everything on phone), second: install cwm recovery image (i find it easier to be done through fastboot commands), third: install superuser (su) zip from cwm recovery
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oke i'll check on those threads....
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edit : i already go to htcdev i want to ask the ROM number its same with software number ?

NasiJagung said:
oke i'll check on those threads....
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edit : i already go to htcdev i want to ask the ROM number its same with software number ?
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Yes.
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okay i already login, but when i look on list i didn't find any ROM number same with may phone...
because my HWS already unlocked from spesific provider im from indonesia
thanks

NasiJagung said:
okay i already login, but when i look on list i didn't find any ROM number same with may phone...
because my HWS already unlocked from spesific provider im from indonesia
thanks
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Are you asking about the number in RUU section of unlocking bootloader page in htcdev.com
Sent from my Android lappy

Very weird root issue

When I first bought my ZL, I rooted the phone using binary4 V27 on superuser mode and that was very fast and simple. I could modify system files and do everything.
One day using my ultimate stupidness, I updated the firmware to 10.1.1.....253 then I did factory reset without doing a backup for my root.
Right now, when I go to settings -----> about ----> I get Kernal version 3.4.0 with android version 4.1.2 but unfortunately It seems like I don't have a rooted phone + I am unable to do any function of a rooted phone like modifying system files or ....etc .
I've tried million ways such as:
1- rooting the phone using the same method --------> the result is stucking at the wight screen and nothing happened.
2- Using motochopper method --------> doesn't work
3- Using the method of installing Android SDK and using the command prompt window to push (Su-busybox-superuser.apk) files to data/local/tmp/ --------> when reach sysrw step (sysrw not found)
tried to type SU (su not found)
tried to use one of the alternative commands like cd /system/usr/we-need-root or ./su-backup -----> file not found
or mount -o remount,rw '' /systemmount ---------> Operation not permitted
I will be following your instructions directly and give u the feed back
I am not gonna move anywhere until solving this issue BC I am getting crazy
I would highly appreciate your help guys , ... Thank you so much in advance

mahmoud.kunbaz said:
When I first bought my ZL, I rooted the phone using binary4 V27 on superuser mode and that was very fast and simple. I could modify system files and do everything.
One day using my ultimate stupidness, I did factory reset without doing a backup for my root.
Right now, when I go to settings -----> about ----> I get Kernal version 3.4.0 with android version 4.1.2 but unfortunately It seems like I don't have a rooted phone + I am unable to do any function of a rooted phone like modifying system files or ....etc .
I've tried million ways such as:
1- rooting the phone using the same method --------> the result is stucking at the wight screen and nothing happened.
2- Using motochopper method --------> doesn't work
3- Using the method of installing Android SDK and using the command prompt window to push (Su-busybox-superuser.apk) files to data/local/tmp/ --------> when reach sysrw step (sysrw not found)
tried to type SU (su not found)
tried to use one of the alternative commands like cd /system/usr/we-need-root or ./su-backup -----> file not found
or mount -o remount,rw '' /systemmount ---------> Operation not permitted
I will be following your instructions directly and give u the feed back
I am not gonna move anywhere until solving this issue BC I am getting crazy
I would highly appreciate your help guys , ... Thank you so much in advance
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u already posted in Q & A the same thing

demonicjas said:
u already posted in Q & A the same thing
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Yeah, I am so sorry for that but as you know some people only go for a certain section so I might be missing someone who has the
solution of my issue :crying:
I am sorry again

mahmoud.kunbaz said:
Yeah, I am so sorry for that but as you know some people only go for a certain section so I might be missing someone who has the
solution of my issue :crying:
I am sorry again
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Ur bootloader is lock or unlock? If lock, you have to be patient for new root exploit method to appear.
Another way is to degrade ur Rom to. 434 and root. Then flash doomkernel v7 (this only apply to bootloader unlock) and flash .253 xcluding kernel. When finish once u want to reboot, there will be request to root appear.
Another another way, download rootkeeper, then temp un root and run OTA but some people in Z forum reported that it still fail to update, some successfully update.
Sent from my C6502 using Tapatalk 2

butatx said:
Ur bootloader is lock or unlock? If lock, you have to be patient for new root exploit method to appear.
Another way is to degrade ur Rom to. 434 and root. Then flash doomkernel v7 (this only apply to bootloader unlock) and flash .253 xcluding kernel. When finish once u want to reboot, there will be request to root appear.
Another another way, download rootkeeper, then temp un root and run OTA but some people in Z forum reported that it still fail to update, some successfully update.
Sent from my C6502 using Tapatalk 2
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So thankful for ur reply
Unfortunately this is too much for a beginner like me so actually I have to search alot to get any of your solutions done.
by the way I did only root by binary4 so I think I still have a locked bootloader.
Thanks again

mahmoud.kunbaz said:
So thankful for ur reply
Unfortunately this is too much for a beginner like me so actually I have to search alot to get any of your solutions done.
by the way I did only root by binary4 so I think I still have a locked bootloader.
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Some aspects of modifying this phone can leave you a seriously broken phone, notably the TA partition. You would benefit greatly from doing a lot (like hours and hours) of reading in the "Z" section. All the activity is there, not in the ZL section. 99.9% of all the information there applies to the ZL (but practically NONE of the download files, so do not use software there unless clearly labeled for the ZL). The sections on backing up TA (look for DRM and TA), on using flashtool.
Note that all the information on root that does not specifically mention 253 is obsolete.

Linwood.Ferguson said:
Some aspects of modifying this phone can leave you a seriously broken phone, notably the TA partition. You would benefit greatly from doing a lot (like hours and hours) of reading in the "Z" section. All the activity is there, not in the ZL section. 99.9% of all the information there applies to the ZL (but practically NONE of the download files, so do not use software there unless clearly labeled for the ZL). The sections on backing up TA (look for DRM and TA), on using flashtool.
Note that all the information on root that does not specifically mention 253 is obsolete.
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Thanks alot for your reply but I really don't understand why this device (ZL) is being ignored like that
I have opened a thread here about that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2293512
so many ZL users are complaining and unfortunately things are not going well

mahmoud.kunbaz said:
So thankful for ur reply
Unfortunately this is too much for a beginner like me so actually I have to search alot to get any of your solutions done.
by the way I did only root by binary4 so I think I still have a locked bootloader.
Thanks again
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Yup, please read a lot and read the feedback. It will help you to gain ur confident.
Sent from my BlackBerry 9900 using Tapatalk

butatx said:
Ur bootloader is lock or unlock? If lock, you have to be patient for new root exploit method to appear.
Another way is to degrade ur Rom to. 434 and root. Then flash doomkernel v7 (this only apply to bootloader unlock) and flash .253 xcluding kernel. When finish once u want to reboot, there will be request to root appear.
Another another way, download rootkeeper, then temp un root and run OTA but some people in Z forum reported that it still fail to update, some successfully update.
Sent from my C6502 using Tapatalk 2
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tried rootkeeper - doesn't work. (currently on 434 with locked BL)

Thread closed, use the post linked by the op three posts above

[ROOT] New Root method & BL Unlock for 5.0.x!!! OTA Supported!!!

Hey all,
For starters, disclaimer:
I am not responsible for thermonuclear war, bricks, and or your parents grounding you for said brick.
This method is VERY finicky, and very hard to reproduce. I cannot promise anything. It worked for me.
You need to download the following apks:
- KingRoot (Newest available on kingroot.net)
- KingUser (Newest available on kingroot.net)
- SunShine (3.0+, available @ theroot.ninja)
Once you have downloaded all of these apk files, follow the below steps:
1. Go to Settings ==> Security ==> Check "Allow Installation of Apps from Unknown Sources" and agree to the prompt.
2. Go to Settings ==> About ==> Software Info ==> Tap "Build Number" 12 Times.
3. Go to Settings ==> Developer Options ==> Check "USB Debugging"
4. Now install all the APK files by clicking on them.
5. Ensure you are connected to a reliable WiFI network.
6. Ensure you have Location Services/GPS and High Accuracy turned on in Settings.
7. Open KingRoot and select "Try to Root" when prompted.
8. Now, wait for it to complete. We don't expect KingRoot to succeed! We only expect it to display a prompt and then fail! If it reboots, you need to reopen KingRoot and try again.
Keep closing (through your Recent Apps Menu) and re-opening/re-running KingRoot until you get a prompt that says "Google cannot verify this app, would you like to Install KingUser?" click "Install" any similar message will work, i.e. "Google recommends you not install this app, would you like to install KingUser?" but a similar message must display, if it doesn't display, re-run KingRoot.
9. After the message goes away, and KingRoot fails, close the app, and open KingUser.
10 Verify that KingUser says you are rooted.
At this point, you are temp-rooted. You cannot write to the /System partition. You can only use apps that don't require /System access (very few).I recommend you cough up the $25 for SunShine. Only follow the instructions from here if you have $25 and want to unlock your boot loader, go S-OFF, and get Permanent Root & R/W /System Access.
11. Now, open SunShine and follow the on screen prompts, grant it SU access when prompted. It will reboot (Do not re-open SunShine as instructed after reboot!!!).
12. Repeat the steps 7-9 outlined above to re-gain temp-root.
13. NOW re-Open Sunshine and follow the on-screeen prompts.
Congrats! You are S-OFF, Unlocked, and your warranty bit returns an "OFFICIAL" status in bootloader mode. Now to install TWRP.
14. Download TWRP from here: http://android.cmphys.com/twrp-m7vzw/ ON YOUR PC/MAC/LINUX BOX
Make sure to use this and not the stock TWRP build! The stock TWRP build doesn't have full Lollipop encryption support (as of 5/29/15).
15. Reboot to bootloader with the volume buttons, or use ADB to reboot to bootloader.
16. Plug your phone into your PC and verify you see it when you run "fastboot devices" from CMD/Terminal.
17. Run "fastboot flash recovery /pathtotwrpimghere/nameoftwrpimg.img".
18. Run the volume buttons to select "Recovery".
19. Download the flashable SuperSU .zip for 2.46 and transfer it to your phone while in TWRP.
20. Install the SuperSU .zip from TWRP and reboot.
21. Uninstall KingUser.
You are rooted and S-OFF. Enjoy your ROMs/Kernels freely.
This method is highly finicky. It worked for me, and it can for you! it took me about an hour to get KingRoot to display the message asking to install KingUser. Just keep trying!
Good Luck!!!

Anyone else get this to work?
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app

I did get this to work. Previously stock lollipop and s-on locked hboot 1.61.
Now s-off unlocked 1.61 and stock lollipop.
I installed kingroot/king user. Got root. Ran sunshine...purchased it...sunshine rebooted phone.
On reboot clear data of kingroot/king user...uninstall and reinstall king root / king user. Get root again...finish sunshine.
Rebooted, unlocked! Rerun kingroot stuff for root. Install twrp from play store, ignore warnina have it install...works. Perm root now.
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i cant afford 25$ for sunshine :'( #3rdworldsproblems

Anyone having an issue installing kingroot? I was able to install once, but since then I continually get an error saying app not installed.

I thought Sunshine could S-Off LP on the Verizon HTC One already. No?

xdadevnube said:
I thought Sunshine could S-Off LP on the Verizon HTC One already. No?
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No, it does not: everything before Loolypoop works with Sunshine.

nvm

This method works! Stock lolipop hboot 1.61. Thank you so much!

I got it to work! Verizon HTC One M7 5.0.2
In fact, all I had to do was download KingRoot and it actually successfully rooted my phone. I checked Root checker just in case and it says Root access is properly installed.

Austinh1517 said:
I got it to work! Verizon HTC One M7 5.0.2
In fact, all I had to do was download KingRoot and it actually successfully rooted my phone. I checked Root checker just in case and it says Root access is properly installed.
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You won't have true write protection disabled until you turn s-off if you haven't already. Other wise apps you remove and settings you change with root will revert each time you reboot.
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dottat said:
You won't have true write protection disabled until you turn s-off if you haven't already. Other wise apps you remove and settings you change with root will revert each time you reboot.
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This is true. With these phones, root itself is almost moot. S=off is what I really want. Sure u can use titanium backup, but u CANT remove system apps, change boot animations, edit build.prop, etc... All because of.the built in write protection which u need s=off for... Ppl need to just bite the bullet and get sunshine. I got it the day it finally came out for us (back on 4.4.2) and been thankful for it every day since...

dottat said:
You won't have true write protection disabled until you turn s-off if you haven't already. Other wise apps you remove and settings you change with root will revert each time you reboot.
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Yeah I noticed that. I'll get Sunshine sooner or later

How many times did you guys have to run KingRoot? And do you run it to completion each time? I've run it at least 10 times on my device, it fails every time, and I have yet to see a prompt as described in the OP.

breaker911 said:
Anyone having an issue installing kingroot? I was able to install once, but since then I continually get an error saying app not installed.
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Now I'm having this problem. I kept running kingroot, then it rebooted on me and told me I couldn't try to run it any more. So I uninstalled it thinking that would clear the problem. Now every time I try to install it it errors out and says "App not installed". I have no idea what to try next. Anyone have any hints?

dougleto said:
Now I'm having this problem. I kept running kingroot, then it rebooted on me and told me I couldn't try to run it any more. So I uninstalled it thinking that would clear the problem. Now every time I try to install it it errors out and says "App not installed". I have no idea what to try next. Anyone have any hints?
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Always can ruu
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I'm not quite ready to nuke my entire phone just yet . Or is there a slightly less nuclear RUU option that I'm unaware of?

dottat said:
Always can ruu
So very sorry for my ignorance As I am going to get the cell phone craze and then the smartphone craze.
The last cell phone I owned took a team of mules to take the battery.
Please tell me what the term ruu means.
My interest is to completely or near completely "gut" my Verizon note 4 in my US Cellular note 4 and then be able to install single or multi boot systems, hopefully using modular Code
That would be either less than typical roms then I read about here or else very streamlined roms only data that would support the main operating system and whatever hardware is installed. I certainly wouldn't want to end up with S OFF and routed machines that I could then install stock or custom-written Apps, software firmware and Code whatever else kind I may desire. well I remain hopeful that many will tell me this is not a problem even so it's all tells me it is impossible I will remain confident of success As I am convinced tenacity is more powerful than all the smarts in the world as well as a good looks fast runners sweet talkers and even possibly the best Coders out there that may only lack that one trait named tenacity. if there's another post about this anymore please get me to that.
Thank you in advance we anticipated cooperation and kindness, I remain.
Charlie aka Gladhatter
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Er
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dougleto said:
I'm not quite ready to nuke my entire phone just yet . Or is there a slightly less nuclear RUU option that I'm unaware of?
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Factory reset, or using HTC sync to "repair phone"
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Gladhatter said:
So very sorry for my ignorance As I am going to get the cell phone craze and then the smartphone craze.
The last cell phone I owned took a team of mules to take the battery.
Please tell me what the term ruu means.
My interest is to completely or near completely "gut" my Verizon note 4 in my US Cellular note 4 and then be able to install single or multi boot systems, hopefully using modular Code
That would be either less than typical roms then I read about here or else very streamlined roms only data that would support the main operating system and whatever hardware is installed. I certainly wouldn't want to end up with S OFF and routed machines that I could then install stock or custom-written Apps, software firmware and Code whatever else kind I may desire. well I remain hopeful that many will tell me this is not a problem even so it's all tells me it is impossible I will remain confident of success As I am convinced tenacity is more powerful than all the smarts in the world as well as a good looks fast runners sweet talkers and even possibly the best Coders out there that may only lack that one trait named tenacity. if there's another post about this anymore please get me to that.
Thank you in advance we anticipated cooperation and kindness, I remain.
Charlie aka Gladhatter
Sent from my SM-N910V using XDA Free mobile app
Er
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Unfortunately most of us in this section won't be able to help. Your best bet is going to the Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note 4 section. Coming for help with your note 4 in an HTC section is like asking some people who know Chevy if they could help you fix your Ford. The expert advise would be ask the Ford experts and not the Chevy experts.
RUU is a term for HTC phones: Rom Update Utility. Samsung devices use Odin and I have no idea how to use it. I would help if I could.
The correct area for your device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-verizon
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Uzephi said:
Factory reset, or using HTC sync to "repair phone"
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What does the repair phone option do? And I guess I wasn't too clear. My phone, for the most part, is fine. Everything works fine *except* that KingRoot won't install correctly. All my other apps are fine.