Root finally achieved on CAT B15Q.
I tried all the simple methods, none worked.
I used PDAnet USB drivers.
To achieve root, I made a recovery using the CWM method with SP Flash Tool V5.1408.00 following this guide
chinaphonearena.com/forum/Thread-Tutorial-Ultimate-no-root-backup-CWM-MT6582-MT6592-MT6589-MT6589T-MT6577-MT6595
Recovery was patched using MTK Droid tools. However, SP Flash Tool V5 would not flash the phone with the patched Recovery and Boot files, so for that I used SP Flash Tool V3.1332.0sn187. Then root using MTK Droid tools - Superuser (SuperSU failed). Also useful was this guide
chinaphonearena.com/forum/Thread-Tutorial-How-to-build-CWM-and-root-Bedove-X21-MTK6577-and-other-MTK-phones
Note: When plugging phone in for flashing (this is done with the phone OFF), put battery in, plug cable into phone, hold volume down button when you plug the USB cable into the computer.
Checking with a root checker, it told me I did not have full root access, even though Superuser appeared to be working, I only had temporary root.
I then used Root Genius, which finally achieved full root.
A bit of messing around, but worth it.
Install busybox.
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Could you make a tutorial?
Yes, a detailed tutorial how to successful rooting a Cat B15Q would be greatly appreciated.
I've tried with towelroot, but app says phone is not compatible.
Newest chinese version from RootGenius is 1.9.6, but international version is only 1.8.7 from
march 2014. Has anybody tried successfully with one of the versions?
Greetings,
htron
how to root micromax bolt A069 ?
how to root micromax bolt A069 ? pls help me......
as672 said:
Root finally achieved on CAT B15Q.
To achieve root, I made a recovery using the CWM method with SP Flash Tool V5.1408.00 following this guide
chinaphonearena.com/forum/Thread-Tutorial-Ultimate-no-root-backup-CWM-MT6582-MT6592-MT6589-MT6589T-MT6577-MT6595
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failed at this one...
read back not working.
any more informations?
did i understand correctly, root genius works?
just want to be sure before i try it, thanks in advance
Roor genius didn't work for me. Left my phone in wierd state (screen flickering during call). Had to do factory reset after my root tries.
i hope this thread wont die, there isnt much information on the web on how to root the b15q.
has anyone found some good links, or some in any way useful info that they could post here?
i really hope this will turn out better than with the b15, where after half a year there was still nothing reliable
thanks in advance :good: :fingers-crossed:
Yeah, willing to buy beer to anyone who gets together working "how-to-root-my-CAT" guide
cityshark_cz said:
Roor genius didn't work for me. Left my phone in wierd state (screen flickering during call). Had to do factory reset after my root tries.
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Can you tell us which version of RootGenius you used? Chinese 1.9.6, or older international version 1.8.7 from march 2014 ? Or another else?
For info: I have tried to contact as672 for more details, but no answer until today.
Greetings,
htron
htron said:
Can you tell us which version of RootGenius you used? Chinese 1.9.6, or older international version 1.8.7 from march 2014 ? Or another else?
For info: I have tried to contact as672 for more details, but no answer until today.
Greetings,
htron
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The older (international) one...
EDIT: just tried the lastest Chinese. no luck.
make that 2 ! and a pizza to top it off
RootGenius not good:crying:
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Root genius 1.9.7 not good
This worked for me!
http://www.shuame.com/m/root.html
Sent from my B15Q using Tapatalk
It's an apk fille (in chinese). Just download, run, wait, reboot and voila... Root is there. At least i have it on my B15Q since morning. Root is persistent (still rooted after multiple reboots) and controlled by KingUser app that you will get preinstalled after running thar chinese apk. How much is it safe or not I have absolutely no clue nor guarantee. For me it works without any problems (so far).
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Root apk to download
Sorry guys I posted wrong url.
correct is: http://203.205.136.145/dl.shuame.co...obile.apk?mkey=53eb98d2161940bb&f=178a&p=.apk
Let me know if this works for you as it worked for me
cityshark_cz said:
Let me know if this works for you as it worked for me
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Yes, its work for me. Thanks. :good:
1+ for RootGenius_general_mobile.apk
Dear cityshark_cz,
thank you for pioneering to root @ my CAT B15Q, keeps any reboot, all works fine!
Through rooting installed Kinguser App is near equal to SuperSU or Superuser.
Hopefully without Chinese back door...
I think I root my phone but I did not transfer my apps to SD card How do you do?
Related
As the title suggests
I've just bought an OUYA and I stupidly updated it to the latest firmware and now that I want to root the thing it appears from a significant amount of "googling" that this is not currently possible.
Can anyone confirm if im stuck or if this is still possible to do could someone please point me in the direction of a guide?
I've tried installing RootMyOuya.1.1.apk and it refuses to install
thanks
Find "towelroot-v2.apk" not v3 or later. still working! I tried today.
Greggorjs said:
Find "towelroot-v2.apk" not v3 or later. still working! I tried today.
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I'll give it a shot, thank you kindly
I'm having trouble finding anything other than v3, any chance of a link?
thanks again
Ok, I can confirm that you can root a virgin OUYA on chickcharney patch2 using towelroot v1 (im sat playing Hearthstone now!)
install and run towelroot v1 apk
install and run su - obtained via ouyatoolbox
install cwm via oneclick
--optional
install xposed framework
install Mod Collection for OUYA
turn off auto updates
install google play
if anyone wants files and a bigger/deeper guide let me know and i'll write one up
ouya noob here
OUYA-n00b said:
I'm having trouble finding anything other than v3, any chance of a link?
thanks again
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OUYA-n00b said:
Ok, I can confirm that you can root a virgin OUYA on chickcharney patch2 using towelroot v1 (im sat playing Hearthstone now!)
install and run towelroot v1 apk
install and run su - obtained via ouyatoolbox
install cwm via oneclick
--optional
install xposed framework
install Mod Collection for OUYA
turn off auto updates
install google play
if anyone wants files and a bigger/deeper guide let me know and i'll write one up
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Managed to find tr1 and 2. Neither worked, both say device not supported. Was really lookimg forward to rooting ouya and modding the ishhh out of it, but i underestimated how hard it would be. Tried using ouya toolkit, oneclick root apk and towelroot, none have worked so far, im on the latest ouya firmware.
HELP!! :crying::crying:
eesadroid said:
Managed to find tr1 and 2. Neither worked, both say device not supported. Was really lookimg forward to rooting ouya and modding the ishhh out of it, but i underestimated how hard it would be. Tried using ouya toolkit, oneclick root apk and towelroot, none have worked so far, im on the latest ouya firmware.
HELP!! :crying::crying:
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Heres the files I used in one big .rar should be everything you need
I moved tr1.apk to sdcard\downloads before installing and rooting
https://mega.co.nz/#!Rchz3K6J!7VpcTGeCSAu_ktN7hl4536y6ZlHW6IRMOdrFPdzmxp4
OUYA-n00b said:
Heres the files I used in one big .rar should be everything you need
I moved tr1.apk to sdcard\downloads before installing and rooting
*link removed*
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Ur the best man!! Will play around with this after ive finished installing xp on my laptop, you think it might work better?
I can't remember what site it was but last night I came across a post about people trying to root the ouya with newest firmware. It took a little time( install time) but it was pretty easy. First download and install the android SDK( it takes awhile but I couldn't find the ouya ABD interface drivers anywhere else) and then download and install kingo. It rooted my ouya no problem. And that you need the exposed installed. Don't get the latest version. The newest is ***********v32.zip I think. You want v29.zip and of course you'll need ps4ouya.zip as well. If you use the v32.zip the play store won't work. I think that should help a lot of people. I know this isn't the clearest explanation but I don't clams to be an expert lol
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So I already have Clockwork Recovery installed but I can not get SuperSU to work. I'm in the process of returning it to stock recovery.
It's Kit Kat 4.4.2, if anyone has a tutorial to link me to or can tell me how to go about doing this I'd be extremely grateful.
Faster_Than_Your_Best said:
So I already have Clockwork Recovery installed but I can not get SuperSU to work. I'm in the process of returning it to stock recovery.
It's Kit Kat 4.4.2, if anyone has a tutorial to link me to or can tell me how to go about doing this I'd be extremely grateful.
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Ok, so since you have clockwork recovery there is a few extra ways for you to actually root the tablet.
1.) You can find a flashable root .zip for samsung galaxy tab 3 4.4.2 (model number) however, I failed to find this on google or bing so you may have some troubles.
2.) Use odin. You have google so just search how to do i
3.) Use this different link. It may help. Teaches you how to root the tablet.
theunlockr(.)com/2014/02/17/root-samsung-galaxy-tab-3-7-0/(just remove the parenthesis around the period. I can't post links outside of xda since I am a newbie.)
Hope this helps.
edit: I just realized that you put your model number! XD sorry. But still, same steps apply
julian0012 said:
Ok, so since you have clockwork recovery there is a few extra ways for you to actually root the tablet.
1.) You can find a flashable root .zip for samsung galaxy tab 3 4.4.2 (model number) however, I failed to find this on google or bing so you may have some troubles.
2.) Use odin. You have google so just search how to do i
3.) Use this different link. It may help. Teaches you how to root the tablet.
theunlockr(.)com/2014/02/17/root-samsung-galaxy-tab-3-7-0/(just remove the parenthesis around the period. I can't post links outside of xda since I am a newbie.)
Hope this helps.
edit: I just realized that you put your model number! XD sorry. But still, same steps apply
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Thank you very much but I now ran into a new problem, When I boot my tablet it wont allow me to use wifi, bluetooth, or mobile data.
Faster_Than_Your_Best said:
Thank you very much but I now ran into a new problem, When I boot my tablet it wont allow me to use wifi, bluetooth, or mobile data.
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Hm. I think I see the problem. Did you use that stock rom one or did you flash a root? Either way you most likely flashed/odin the wrong OS/root for your tablet. Try again but make sure you use your right tablet. Or can you actually tell me what you did because I do not know what you did to fix it.
Hi everyone!
moving forward from my beloved HTC Desire Z that worked so well since few month ago, now i got an awesome LG G3 - D855 with stock Lollipop 5.0 [BUILD: LRX21R.A1421650137]
So, it takes just 2 weeks to make me say "This is f***ing annoying, damn! I need my device to be rooted!" and make me look for some root method for this phone.
Now, i saw different ways to do that, and i'm trying to figure out which one is the best compromise between complexity/time that it takes/safety, and which one can be used with the different versions of android.
Here it is what i found:
1 - LG One-Click Root
2 - LG Root Script
3 - PurpleDrake
4 - StumpRoot or StumpRoot on XDA
5 - TowelRoot
6 - Bump
Well, I'm not a newbye on rooting devices ( as I said, i come from an HTC with HBoot and so on.. ), but i'm more confident if i can understand what a script does instead of simply doing a procedure blindfolded..
Can someone quickly tell me some infos, or give me some directions please?
As always, thanks in advance
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/tool-dp-root-tool-to-root-lg-devices-t3075007 Go with this one. Then flashify some recoveryand flash on!
Thanks (again) ymcc, i will look into this!
Well, i'm close to root my phone finally.. I just have a question about the version of twrp i should use: I got "twrp-2.8.7.0_d855-bumped.zip", but i don't know if the root method that ymcc told me "bumps" my phone.. can someone please help me whit this?
Just to recap, i need to:
1 - get all the files/apps/software i need
2 - enable usb debugging and run "V2+DP+ROOT"
3 - Install some SuperSU app ( any advice is welcome )
4 - Install and run flashify to flash "twrp-2.8.7.0_d855-bumped.zip"
Is this ok, or i should go for something else with AutoRec or so?
I also see there's a way to install twrp with the playstore app, is it working too?
I feel sorry and newbye with all this, but i'm confused by so many tools and methods posted almost everywhere.. one says just for kitkat, one says all os versions, one says just bumped phones, one says to do not use this but use that.. damn i'm screwed!
skui said:
Well, i'm close to root my phone finally.. I just have a question about the version of twrp i should use: I got "twrp-2.8.7.0_d855-bumped.zip", but i don't know if the root method that ymcc told me "bumps" my phone.. can someone please help me whit this?
Just to recap, i need to:
1 - get all the files/apps/software i need
2 - enable usb debugging and run "V2+DP+ROOT"
3 - Install some SuperSU app ( any advice is welcome )
4 - Install and run flashify to flash "twrp-2.8.7.0_d855-bumped.zip"
Is this ok, or i should go for something else with AutoRec or so?
I also see there's a way to install twrp with the playstore app, is it working too?
I feel sorry and newbye with all this, but i'm confused by so many tools and methods posted almost everywhere.. one says just for kitkat, one says all os versions, one says just bumped phones, one says to do not use this but use that.. damn i'm screwed!
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That's fine. Get DP Root Tool. Connect your device with enabled USB debugging to computer with installed LG drivers. Click to root.
Get SuperSU app by Chainfire. You can get it on Google Play.
Flash the mentioned TWRP and you are done.
For the TWRP from the Play Store, that's only the app that manages the recovery(for scheduling tasks if you wish...). It's not needed. You need to flash the recovery you mentioned with flashify or manually with adb if you prefer.
many many tnx
I'm coming from the Samsung ACE 2 community and I will also get my LG tomorrow. At the moment I'm a little bit confused because this device section is so big, there are so many root versions, kernels, roms etc..... compared to the ACE2 section.
Of course I will install a custom rom on my phone. (BlissPop at the beginning)
So is it ok, if I'm doing this in this order?
1)rooting with "DP Root Lg"
2)install SuperSU from Play Store
3)install Flashify from PlayStore
4)flash the recovery image
5)reboot to recovery
6)backup efs
7)wipe, install new rom, gapps etc....
But I just saw this: . Is this relevant for me?
Greetings Samuel
S.AMU said:
I'm coming from the Samsung ACE 2 community and I will also get my LG tomorrow. At the moment I'm a little bit confused because this device section is so big, there are so many root versions, kernels, roms etc..... compared to the ACE2 section.
Of course I will install a custom rom on my phone. (BlissPop at the beginning)
So is it ok, if I'm doing this in this order?
1)rooting with "DP Root Lg"
2)install SuperSU from Play Store
3)install Flashify from PlayStore
4)flash the recovery image
5)reboot to recovery
6)backup efs
7)wipe, install new rom, gapps etc....
But I just saw this: . Is this relevant for me?
Greetings Samuel
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The steps you metioned will work. About the DP Root I'm not sure if it will auto flash SuperSU app but it doesn't really matter, you will check that after you run it.
As for the bump, it's the way of signing the image(boot, recovery) so the LG bootloader is able to boot it without tripping the security errors. The recovery image you will flash (twrp-2.8.7.0_d855-bumped.zip, mentioned by the guy above) is as it says bumped.
NatusVincere said:
The steps you metioned will work. About the DP Root I'm not sure if it will auto flash SuperSU app but it doesn't really matter, you will check that after you run it.
As for the bump, it's the way of signing the image(boot, recovery) so the LG bootloader is able to boot it without tripping the security errors. The recovery image you will flash (twrp-2.8.7.0_d855-bumped.zip, mentioned by the guy above) is as it says bumped.
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Ok, thank you. :good:
So I'm ready to go tomorrow
S.AMU said:
I'm coming from the Samsung ACE 2 community and I will also get my LG tomorrow. At the moment I'm a little bit confused because this device section is so big, there are so many root versions, kernels, roms etc..... compared to the ACE2 section.
Of course I will install a custom rom on my phone. (BlissPop at the beginning)
So is it ok, if I'm doing this in this order?
1)rooting with "DP Root Lg"
2)install SuperSU from Play Store
3)install Flashify from PlayStore
4)flash the recovery image
5)reboot to recovery
6)backup efs
7)wipe, install new rom, gapps etc....
But I just saw this: . Is this relevant for me?
Greetings Samuel
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For the next person reading this thread:
Instaling TWRP with flashify didn't worked. It gave me an red and blue blinking LED when I wanted to enter recovery. Instead I used this, because they say its for firmware version 20h and I had this version.
Hello Guys,
first sry for my bad english
I have a Lg X Screen and search a method to roote.
I dont find guides for this wonderfull Mobilphone. Give a variant to roote or not?
Please say yes
and again, sry for my english.
Here's something (I didn't tested it, I'm about to buy this phone myself).
ps: could you let me know, if it works?
aXiDroid said:
something (I didn't tested it, I'm about to buy this phone myself).
ps: could you let me know, if it works?
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I tried it, but it didn't work.
I need to root this phone badly
Rooted LG-k500n
tzukaza said:
Hello Guys,
first sry for my bad english
I have a Lg X Screen and search a method to roote.
I dont find guides for this wonderfull Mobilphone. Give a variant to roote or not?
Please say yes
and again, sry for my english.
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I finally made it with Kingroot v4.3.9
Do you have a download link for that? I also want to root the phone
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Its like every root app i tried does not work
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SterDROid83s said:
I finally made it with Kingroot v4.3.9
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Also for this kingroot, do i need to unlock bootload?
Hey friend! I have looked for a root to LG X Power (K220dsf), but I haven't had success.
How do you make this root? Did you just download and run Kingroot on phone? Please, help me.
SterDROid83s said:
I finally made it with Kingroot v4.3.9
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tzukaza said:
Hello Guys,
first sry for my bad english
I have a Lg X Screen and search a method to roote.
I dont find guides for this wonderfull Mobilphone. Give a variant to roote or not?
Please say yes
and again, sry for my english.
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So is not possible root this Phone? Kingroot still Don't work
Any New? :c
This phone is very much worthy of trying to acquire root..hope someone will be able to figure it out.
This guy is lying
dragonjf said:
Hey friend! I have looked for a root to LG X Power (K220dsf), but I haven't had success.
How do you make this root? Did you just download and run Kingroot on phone? Please, help me.
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macmx said:
This guy is lying
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I know it. I've looked for this for a long time and nothing.
Enviado do meu iPhone usando Tapatalk
hey guys what happen to the 2nd screen if you custom rom it?
Hey guys i achieved temporary root on my K500H with Kingroot pc and already debloated it, but only one time when i restarted the phone again it was ok but not rooted anymore. well something is better than nothing.
get kingroot from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
I recommend u to do it on pc first (turn off antivirus), cause if you do it with the android app itself and u fail maybe u will be not able to root again.
If you do this, root and do all things u want, and before u reboot the phone unroot and uninstall kingroot (from the app).
I wish to say that I am not an expert. I read that oneclickroot can root the LG x K500I phone, I have a K500N and the same software can't root my device. Does anyone know the reason why software doesn't work? or a workaround to make it works?
Thanks in advance
My device:
LG X SCREEN K500N
Android 6.0.1 (V10e-222-10)
is4kib said:
I wish to say that I am not an expert. I read that oneclickroot can root the LG x K500I phone, I have a K500N and the same software can't root my device. Does anyone know the reason why software doesn't work? or a workaround to make it works?
Thanks in advance
My device:
LG X SCREEN K500N
Android 6.0.1 (V10e-222-10)
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U tried on PC or mobile app?
I tried with both...the same result...nothing!
The bootloader is still locked, maybe can it be the reason?
I tried with other tools, but no result.
is4kib said:
I tried with both...the same result...nothing!
The bootloader is still locked, maybe can it be the reason?
I tried with other tools, but no result.
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Yea don't confuse root and unlocked bootloader, you can achieve root without having bootloader unlocked, but it will be temporary.
Mont said:
Yea don't confuse root and unlocked bootloader, you can achieve root without having bootloader unlocked, but it will be temporary.
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Hi Mont,
I used kingroot, as you suggested, but it does not work
The app fails to root, while if I use the pc software a error occurs "network connection failed".
is4kib said:
Hi Mont,
I used kingroot, as you suggested, but it does not work
The app fails to root, while if I use the pc software a error occurs "network connection failed".
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Hi, check on youtube your error, thats a common issue.
hi all,
I am in desperate need of some help. I have a retail verizon note 4 on 5.1.1 BPA1 eMMC starts with 15, all the prereqs to unlock the bootloader. For some reason Kingroot never succeeds. I have factory reset, tried kingroot version 4.9.2 and a bunch of other lower versions. It always resets phone around 52-55%. I have literally been trying kingroot all day. Please help Ive searched but have no idea why I cannot get a temp root to run the scripts I need root! lol
thadl04 said:
hi all,
I am in desperate need of some help. I have a retail verizon note 4 on 5.1.1 BPA1 eMMC starts with 15, all the prereqs to unlock the bootloader. For some reason Kingroot never succeeds. I have factory reset, tried kingroot version 4.9.2 and a bunch of other lower versions. It always resets phone around 52-55%. I have literally been trying kingroot all day. Please help Ive searched but have no idea why I cannot get a temp root to run the scripts I need root! lol
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The newest Kingoroot worked perfect for me. I never could get kingroot to work.
dushotgun said:
The newest Kingoroot worked perfect for me. I never could get kingroot to work.
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I tried 4.9.2 which is the newest still crashes at 52%
dushotgun said:
The newest Kingoroot worked perfect for me. I never could get kingroot to work.
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thank you so much kingoroot succeeded 1st try
I had to use KR 4.85 or something before it worked.
I have tryied multible version and it always reboots in the 5x % with no luck
please let us know how did you came to fix this issue
i have tried the latest version from the kingrootsite and the xda thread with no luck :crying:
a.assayah said:
I have tryied multible version and it always reboots in the 5x % with no luck
please let us know how did you came to fix this issue
i have tried the latest version from the kingrootsite and the xda thread with no luck :crying:
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I think there has been some miscommunication. If KingRoot fails try Kingoroot instead.
Looks like you download it from here: www.kingoapp.com
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buddhafool said:
I think there has been some miscommunication. If KingRoot fails try Kingoroot instead.
Looks like you download it from here: www.kingoapp.com
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FYI: looks like some people do not trust it. It looks no more sketchy than Kingroot to me but your mileage may vary. PSA
Here is a dedicated thread to supporting it: XDA discussions
Kingroot worked fine for me so I have not tried it.
kingo Root worked for me, now I will finally be able to unlock the boot loader.
thank you for the post on this was driving me crazy
I used the apk instead of the PC version, worked the first time
kingroot failing use kingoroot
Just to confirm no version of kingroot apk or pc would root my note 4 always failed. Tried kingoroot and worked the 1st time. Good luck!
I'd strongly recommend once you get root to install a custom ROM. Any one will work.
Part of installing most ROMs is the requirement to wipe the data partition. Format the data partition as well as wipe it. That should remove any remnants of Kingroot. Make sure anything you have saved to your internal storage... pictures, music, etc... is moved off before you wipe/format.
Format the SD card that you used to unlock the bootloader and if you have stuff on your daily driver SD card that you can replace, format that as well. One never knows what sort of cooties Kingroot leaves on a phone. It's best to disinfect as best as you can.
i'm also unable to gain root with either kingroot or kingoroot (pc & android versions) Anyone else having this issue, if so how did you gain perm root?
Kingoroot loses the root after reboot
The first root is OK. But it won't shut down smoothly, need to take out battery. After the reboot, the root is gone. Bootloarder is not successful. Is there anything wrong on my Note 4, 5.1.1, BPA1 baseband version?
I have rooted with kingoroot the 1st time. I was able to proceed through all the steps and change the CID, But not a DEV phone yet. I need to run the steps again. kingoroot say rooted, but when I check with root checker it says not rooted. kingroot just restarts the phone.
Update, I kept rebooting and root took about 30 try's. I was able to complete and phone is not DEV
The kingOroot webpage isn't loading in chrome at all (at least the link provided above).. maybe we need mirrors in case it was taken down?
EDIT: I managed to load it into edge.. but where do you find older versions in case the current version fails? (Or is that issue just kingroot?)