Since updating to Kit Kat, I can't delete any files on my SD card. Is there a fix for this? I am rooted and have tried to delete using Samsung My Files, Root Explorer and ES Explorer to no avail.
How do you update from 4.3? Ota? Stockrom via Odin? Or Custom Rom as a zip file flashing?
MynticeLX said:
Since updating to Kit Kat, I can't delete any files on my SD card. Is there a fix for this? I am rooted and have tried to delete using Samsung My Files, Root Explorer and ES Explorer to no avail.
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use SDFix, from Play Store - should re-establish SDCard writing permissions
atonal said:
How do you update from 4.3? Ota? Stockrom via Odin? Or Custom Rom as a zip file flashing?
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If you use OTA, you will not lose your data. Odin will wipe your data. Since you already on 4.3 which means your bootloader is locked, you can't use the flash method.
Hmm not rooted and have KK updated yet can delete fine from sd card
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hey, im attempting to mod my xperia play r800i but need to clarify a few issue here as im very very very new to android.
1. currently on 0.42, if i root it and then update to 0.62, is the phone still rooted? if not, what is the way to root 0.62? is the same rooting method applicable on it?
2. to mod my phone, is the sequence correct? unlock boatloader via sony homepage>root phone> install DoomLord kernel> flash JokaWild rom
3. for the CVM, can it be accessed for all xperia play, or need to install someting to access into that mode?
thanks!
just unlock the bootloader and then install the DoomKernel via fastboot, Doomkernel is already rooted and CWM installed
talzer said:
hey, im attempting to mod my xperia play r800i but need to clarify a few issue here as im very very very new to android.
1. currently on 0.42, if i root it and then update to 0.62, is the phone still rooted? if not, what is the way to root 0.62? is the same rooting method applicable on it?
2. to mod my phone, is the sequence correct? unlock boatloader via sony homepage>root phone> install DoomLord kernel> flash JokaWild rom
3. for the CVM, can it be accessed for all xperia play, or need to install someting to access into that mode?
thanks!
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If you update OTA and not through a computer, you keep root. However, OTA doesn't work after removing bloatware, so make sure you haven't removed anything yet.
The order would be unlock bootloader, flash stock .62 firmware, flash DooMKernel, load recovery, install jokawild.
The CWM you would use to flash jokawild is built into DooMKernel. When booting the phone, the notification light will turn blue. When it does, press the back button to enter recovery.
Also, you don't need to worry about keeping root, or rooting again since jokawild is already rooted automatically.
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thanks for all the reply!
another question, how do i access my phone's internal memory via my laptop?
it seems that i can only access sd card data.
Afaik the only way is to use ADB, and I'm pretty sure that's only for push/pull commands and not file browsing.
I usually use root explorer from the phone itself.
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hey, want to ask another question, if i do a 'factory reset', will it delete the crash bandicoot apk file in the internal memory? because i need the file for pspxperia to emulate ps1 games in it. thanks!
talzer said:
hey, want to ask another question, if i do a 'factory reset', will it delete the crash bandicoot apk file in the internal memory? because i need the file for pspxperia to emulate ps1 games in it. thanks!
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I believe the app comes factory preset.
You could always just copy the Crash Bandicoot files to your computer and not worry about it though.
in the sdk manager, what i should choose to install? the tools and android kit api 14?
this one is the zergrush method for rooting
talzer said:
in the sdk manager, what i should choose to install? the tools and android kit api 14?
this one is the zergrush method for rooting
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no need to install that API, just install this only
- Android SDK tools
- Android SDK Platform-tools
- Google usb driver(extra)
A factory reset, as in one you do through the phone menus, doesn't modify which apps are installed. It only wipes user settings.
Flashing a stock firmware includes the games that you had when you got the phone.
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actually how to install apk file after downloaded from website? since i dont have wifi here, i can only download legal apk files but how do i install them into the phone?
View the apk file through a file explorer app like Astro
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talzer said:
actually how to install apk file after downloaded from website? since i dont have wifi here, i can only download legal apk files but how do i install them into the phone?
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install this file manager https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.metago.astro&hl=en
if u download an apk file outside the google play, go to your download folder to install it
which way to unlock boatloader is recommended? s2tool or from sony website?
is it true that if use s2tool method, update still can be done via OTA?
Hi,
I can't manage to find a concrete answer.
If my Galaxy Note 2 was bought unlocked, I have all my contacts on it, many application I've downloaded and some pictures.. I want to root.. Do I have to back up everything and restore or will the root process leave the device's internal and external data as it is?
Also, what is the best/safest/easiest way to root? I don't want a new ROM at the moment... I just want to try moving my apps data to the external microsd card.
Thanks!
Adam
Sure mate, for root only flash this with Odin http://download.chainfire.eu/264/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-t03g-gtn7100.zip and for root and CWM flash this with Odin https://hotfile.com/dl/176073261/b6acfe6/cwm6-root-n7100-121015.rar.html. Unzip it once and put the tar file in PDA.
Great! What about moving app data to sd?
gee2012 said:
Sure mate, for root only flash this with Odin ..url.. and for root and CWM flash this with Odin ..url... Unzip it once and put the tar file in PDA.
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Many thanks for your quick response! Good to know I wan't lose data..
What about moving data of big games to the external microsd card? I found many discussions about the problems with the accepted methods..
Anyone managed to do it? use the samsung firmware when application data is in the microsd card?
Hi guys I have some questions about the new Firmware and KitKat in general and you may have answers I'll try to update first post with your answers!
-Will I loose root when I flash through Odin? --> Yes
-Is the new firmware rootable, or is there a way to keep root when I upgrade from rooted 4.3?
-->For upgrade yes: If you are rooted on 4.3 you can restore root by flashing a custom recovery and flash superSU manually.
-->chainfire autoroot works but you need to update the superSU app through play store after flashing.
-Will KitKat restrict access to my SD card? -->Yes but fixable through an app or editing a file (needs root), there is already a thread about that.
-Can I still use flash with KitKat? How?
-->Yes, there is a hacked version see 2nd post for link.
-How is the touchscreen driver? Is the stuttering fixed? Do touch and hold actions still drop after ~23sec?
-->Pretty much fixed. To about the same state as the improved Kernel we had a while ago.
-Are there any apps that are not working (root apps too)?
-Gesture Controls? --> works
-Xposed framework app settings? -->works
-Is Hancom Office included or does it still work? --> not included but does still work.
Thats about what I can think of a the moment.
Hi,
If you are already rooted then all you have to do is re install TWRP and then flash SU zip then you have root.
For flash player, download hacked version here, it works I tested it on new software :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/go...e-how-to-play-flash-video-android-4-t2548001
Also, xposed works. Tested it on new software
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Chainfire's Auto Root does work, once you flash it thru odin and reboot, go to the Play store and update the app.
- Please update OP
Here's a question: I'm already rooted. Is flashing the stock KitKat image via Odin and rerooting the only way to upgrade?
starfall42 said:
Here's a question: I'm already rooted. Is flashing the stock KitKat image via Odin and rerooting the only way to upgrade?
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If you are already rooted, I assume you have TWRP too. Just download this KitKat rom, full wipe and install.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2720631
Itchiee said:
Chainfire's Auto Root does work, once you flash it thru odin and reboot, go to the Play store and update the app.
- Please update OP
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Not for me I flashed a stock 4.4 kit kat on my tablet coming from root 4.3. I then flashed chainfire autoroot thru odin on the 4.4 and the superuser there only problem is it displays this ' There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install this is a problem! I formatted my 4.3 before flashing it maybe thats why?
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Not for me I flashed a stock 4.4 kit kat on my tablet coming from root 4.3. I then flashed chainfire autoroot thru odin on the 4.4 and the superuser there only problem is it displays this ' There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSU cannot install this is a problem! I formatted my 4.3 before flashing it maybe thats why?
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Not sure... I installed KK on the tablet via Odin, then rebooted and setup, then rebooted into download mode and flashed auto root thru Odin.
Upon reboot I got an error selecting SuperSU, but once I updated it thru the Play Store its been fine.
Using ES Explorer I removed the items I don't need and removed all of the Knox stuff.
There are a few of us this worked for so I don't know what went wrong for you.
If you don't succeed then try again, and again, and again....Good luck.
Do I have to update to kitkat bootloader?
gcrutchr said:
Do I have to update to kitkat bootloader?
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Not needed. The bootloader is same for 4.3 and 4.4
Itchiee said:
Not sure... I installed KK on the tablet via Odin, then rebooted and setup, then rebooted into download mode and flashed auto root thru Odin.
Upon reboot I got an error selecting SuperSU, but once I updated it thru the Play Store its been fine.
Using ES Explorer I removed the items I don't need and removed all of the Knox stuff.
There are a few of us this worked for so I don't know what went wrong for you.
If you don't succeed then try again, and again, and again....Good luck.
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Thx for the response from what i can see you never fully wipe your data before installing 4.4 KK but i did so i believe i lost my root like that. So when i updated the supersu never carried over from 4.3
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Not needed. The bootloader is same for 4.3 and 4.4
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Thanks.
Itchiee said:
Not sure... I installed KK on the tablet via Odin, then rebooted and setup, then rebooted into download mode and flashed auto root thru Odin.
Upon reboot I got an error selecting SuperSU, but once I updated it thru the Play Store its been fine.
Using ES Explorer I removed the items I don't need and removed all of the Knox stuff.
There are a few of us this worked for so I don't know what went wrong for you.
If you don't succeed then try again, and again, and again....Good luck.
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man you're awesome thx a bunch I saw my mistake, I was using chain fire root except the one I had downloaded from a third party site wasn't exactly for my device. Went to chainfire official site got the autoroot bam im rooted at.
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How do you get hancom office?
-Will KitKat restrict access to my SD card? -->Yes but fixable through an app or editing a file (needs root), there is already a thread about that.
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Sorry, but I cant find thread related to the issue .
What do you mean by `fixable through an app`? I`m not rooted and full stock.
Kit Kat SD Card Issue
clouds5 said:
Hi guys I have some questions about the new Firmware and KitKat in general and you may have answers I'll try to update first post with your answers!
-Will KitKat restrict access to my SD card? -->Yes but fixable through an app or editing a file (needs root), there is already a thread about that.
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Is this the app you are referring to? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684188
Still not out in Germany
I intend on rooting this tablet. Am I better off rooting 4.3 and then flashing KK update? Or is it possible to update to KK and then root?
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I intend on rooting this tablet. Am I better off rooting 4.3 and then flashing KK update? Or is it possible to update to KK and then root?
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Both ways work equally well I was already rooted with 4.3 but either way has been confirmed working so it doesn't matter.
clouds5 said:
Both ways work equally well I was already rooted with 4.3 but either way has been confirmed working so it doesn't matter.
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Thank you. So any guide I find on rooting 4.3 should be the same procedure as 4.4?
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Thank you. So any guide I find on rooting 4.3 should be the same procedure as 4.4?
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Yes. Refer to this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2490805
guys im confused on updating my rooted galaxy note 2
should i update it right away with the latest firmware then root it?
i'm completely lost on how to do this
ADMlNISTRATOR said:
i'm completely lost on how to do this
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Rooted phones have their status set to "Custom" so you cannot update OTA.
What you can do is to download the stock rom from Sammobile and flash it using odin, then root it again.
P.s. Rooting triggers knox so warranty will be voided.
erljayp said:
Rooted phones have their status set to "Custom" so you cannot update OTA.
What you can do is to download the stock rom from sammobile and flash it using odin, then root it again.
P.s. Rooting triggers knox so warranty will be voided.
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thanks, but flashing it will delete all of the files installed?
if it does, do you have any recommendations for a backup software?
ADMlNISTRATOR said:
thanks, but flashing it will delete all of the files installed?
if it does, do you have any recommendations for a backup software?
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Flash stock rom via Odin. Its delete root. Root new version again and ->
You can use Titanium backup for aps and SMS backup for SMS. Contacts save on google acount
verny94 said:
Flash stock rom via Odin. Delete root. Root new version again and ->
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So i flash right away without deleting root first?
thanks
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So i flash right away without deleting root first?
thanks
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1. Do backup
2. Flash stock ROM -> this procedure detele root automatically.
3. Root again restore backup :good:
verny94 said:
1. Do backup
2. Flash stock ROM -> this procedure detele root automatically.
3. Root again restore backup :good:
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oh ok got it!
thanks :good::laugh:
Is this the best way to get my 4.3 rooted note 2 lte to 4.4?
Flash stock 4.4 rom from sammobile (which deletes root) and re root?
verny94 said:
Flash stock rom via Odin. Its delete root. Root new version again and ->
You can use Titanium backup for aps and SMS backup for SMS. Contacts save on google acount
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As I say above
Hello there,
It seems that I'm unable to root my android device anymore. It started when I first used mobile Odin to flash my device to GB27. I rooted it using framaroot afterward,only to encounter an apparent update. I decided to accept but soon after it was done,I tried using a root access app but It told me that I have no root on my device,I checked and already tried to re-root it but was unable to. I used a file explorer app to look inside the root directory of the phone and found a folder of superuser files and other things that had to do with root. I tried to erase them but It did not allow me to. How can I fix this without using odin?
You can try this link.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903252
It has a lot of the firmware for the sph-d710 in Odin files and one click flash. Without trying a different root app or adb I'm not entirely sure how you would be able to root without Odin or at least a pc. That page does has an autoroot.zip but i haven't tried it. Are you still able to use mobile Odin or are the root permissions gone?