[Q] Help Rooting with 4.4.2 - nothing works! - Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II

I've researched or tried Towelroot, Kingo and several other methods found in this forum and others. Everything seems to be for previous (before 4.4.2) Android releases and therefore does not work with my phone.
Is there anything that currently works to root a stock OTA 4.4.2?
Help!
Thanks!
Geo

geo316 said:
I've researched or tried Towelroot, Kingo and several other methods found in this forum and others. Everything seems to be for previous (before 4.4.2) Android releases and therefore does not work with my phone.
Is there anything that currently works to root a stock OTA 4.4.2?
Help!
Thanks!
Geo
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is your boot loader unlocked??
and best way to root is install custom recovery via adb
and flash superSU.zip
pressed thanks if I helped you.
if you need further help contact me.

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is your boot loader unlocked??
and best way to root is install custom recovery via adb
and flash superSU.zip
pressed thanks if I helped you.
if you need further help contact me.
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Everything is bone stock - bootloader is locked... custom recovery requires that it be unlocked correct?

geo316 said:
Everything is bone stock - bootloader is locked... custom recovery requires that it be unlocked correct?
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If you are using a sprint l900 then bootloader iS NOT LOCKED. Use a windows pc and cf's auto root and you will be rooted.
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jlmancuso said:
If you are using a sprint l900 then bootloader iS NOT LOCKED. Use a windows pc and cf's auto root and you will be rooted.
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There is MUCH Joy.
For others who may need this info: I spent about an hour reading through the XDA forum for CF-Auto-Root.
I then spent about 10 minutes finding and installing Samsung USB Drivers
I then followed the CF Auto Root instructions. It worked. less than a minute later I was rooted.
I then spent 1/2 hour searching for, downloading, installing and configuring the APK for SuperSu 2.1 (manually since CF Auto Root installed version 1.something, which seemed to keep crashing).
For added joy I installed from Google Play WiFi Tether Router (paid app) and 10 minutes later had working Hot Spot.
Thanks for pointing me to the right place - and for the tip about my bootloader.

geo316 said:
There is MUCH Joy.
For others who may need this info: I spent about an hour reading through the XDA forum for CF-Auto-Root.
I then spent about 10 minutes finding and installing Samsung USB Drivers
I then followed the CF Auto Root instructions. It worked. less than a minute later I was rooted.
I then spent 1/2 hour searching for, downloading, installing and configuring the APK for SuperSu 2.1 (manually since CF Auto Root installed version 1.something, which seemed to keep crashing).
For added joy I installed from Google Play WiFi Tether Router (paid app) and 10 minutes later had working Hot Spot.
Thanks for pointing me to the right place - and for the tip about my bootloader.
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you should have pressed thanks for both of us instead.
me and @jlmancuso

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Uninstall knox ?

So I managed to root my phone and disable knox through supersu. After that I froze it using titanium backup but I was wondering if it is safe to fully uninstall it ?
Thanks
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Florad77 said:
So I managed to root my phone and disable knox through supersu. After that I froze it using titanium backup but I was wondering if it is safe to fully uninstall it ?
Thanks
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Hi
Can you tell us how you gained root access? My device was rooted in 4.1.2 version and after installing 4.3, I started getting error "Unauthorized access to a secured area has been blocked. Tap to learn more." If I use SuperU (which was installed during 4.1.2), it asks me to manually re-root.
I tried going through steps mentioned in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538991 but didnt work.
Can you give link to the software and mention the steps to remove Knox or regain root access?
Help would be appreciated.
OracleMaster said:
Hi
Can you tell us how you gained root access? My device was rooted in 4.1.2 version and after installing 4.3, I started getting error "Unauthorized access to a secured area has been blocked. Tap to learn more." If I use SuperU (which was installed during 4.1.2), it asks me to manually re-root.
I tried going through steps mentioned in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538991 but didnt work.
Can you give link to the software and mention the steps to remove Knox or regain root access?
Help would be appreciated.
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Go here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790
Follow method in post number 2. Rooted mine in under 30 seconds.
Good luck.
Satstalker said:
Go here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790
Follow method in post number 2. Rooted mine in under 30 seconds.
Good luck.
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Yeah he's right. I used this method too. Just remember to update supersu after doing it.
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OracleMaster said:
Hi
Can you tell us how you gained root access? My device was rooted in 4.1.2 version and after installing 4.3, I started getting error "Unauthorized access to a secured area has been blocked. Tap to learn more." If I use SuperU (which was installed during 4.1.2), it asks me to manually re-root.
I tried going through steps mentioned in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538991 but didnt work.
Can you give link to the software and mention the steps to remove Knox or regain root access?
Help would be appreciated.
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I used method one from that thread. The CF auto root method. Just remember to update supersu afterwards. It'll ask you if you want to disable knox when you open it up after updating.
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Satstalker said:
Go here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790
Follow method in post number 2. Rooted mine in under 30 seconds.
Good luck.
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Perfect!! it worked for me in less than 13sec!!
At first, device took some time to recognise the network, so I was a bit afraid but after 2-3 mins, i could make calls.
I had to install SuperSU separately, and Just as Florad77 mentioned, it disabled KNOX.
Thanks a lot to both of you...

Upgraded to 4.4.2 - Need to root again, please help

Hi,
I just joined the forums this evening. This is my first post.
Basically I want to figure out how to re-root my (2013) Nexus 7 which I just updated to 4.4.2.
I installed 4.4 and had to re-root, of course losing all my settings and apps, having to reinstall and reset everything to my liking.
I have never made a backup.
I just now upgraded to 4.4.2 update, and all my settings and apps are in tact, however, I lost root.
I do not want to re-root and reinstall everything again, so I need help on recovery and steps involved.
I am still unlocked, and I have the TWRP installed as well as SuperSU and RecoveryTools.
Please advise how to make a backup and re-root in the least painful way.
(PS I did use the Wug'sFresh kit to do my rooting the first time around, and am not very comfortable using the SDK etc)
Thanks!
-Mike
Same issue. Rooted it a few days ago, reinstalled many things and now it told me to root again... omg...
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jonidontcry said:
Same issue. Rooted it a few days ago, reinstalled many things and now it told me to root again... omg...
Sent from Nexus 7 v2013 using Tapatalk HD
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Hi,
It is very frustrating I want to be able to keep all my apps/settings and configurations after root, but I don't know how.
I think there is an app that allows you to keep your root after upgrades, but I haven't really figured out which way to do things.
Any pros out there who can help?
Everything is fine on my tablet right now, just the way I like it BESIDES being unrooted.
skeletal77 said:
Hi,
I just joined the forums this evening. This is my first post.
Basically I want to figure out how to re-root my (2013) Nexus 7 which I just updated to 4.4.2.
I installed 4.4 and had to re-root, of course losing all my settings and apps, having to reinstall and reset everything to my liking.
I have never made a backup.
I just now upgraded to 4.4.2 update, and all my settings and apps are in tact, however, I lost root.
I do not want to re-root and reinstall everything again, so I need help on recovery and steps involved.
I am still unlocked, and I have the TWRP installed as well as SuperSU and RecoveryTools.
Please advise how to make a backup and re-root in the least painful way.
(PS I did use the Wug'sFresh kit to do my rooting the first time around, and am not very comfortable using the SDK etc)
Thanks!
-Mike
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have you tried flashing the SuperSU zip in recovery? should be all you need to do to get root back. dont need to lose any data. just re-enable root apps aka grant root permissions when they pop up.
efan3719 said:
have you tried flashing the SuperSU zip in recovery? should be all you need to do to get root back. dont need to lose any data. just re-enable root apps aka grant root permissions when they pop up.
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Hi efan3719:
I don't have the zip in my SDcard but SuperSU is installed, but when I tap on it it says I need root access, and when I tap on Recover Tools > flash TWRP it says "need root" as well..
Should I download SuperSU zip latest file version and copy it over to my device and then run it using my file explorer?
Sorry, I may be confusing I'm still learning this stuff.
skeletal77 said:
Hi efan3719:
I don't have the zip in my SDcard but SuperSU is installed, but when I tap on it it says I need root access, and when I tap on Recover Tools > flash TWRP it says "need root" as well..
Should I download SuperSU zip latest file version and copy it over to my device and then run it using my file explorer?
Sorry, I may be confusing I'm still learning this stuff.
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download SuperSU from here http://download.chainfire.eu/370/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.80.zip, put it on your device. reboot to recovery, flash the supersu zip. reboot. you should now be rooted.
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I have the zip file now on my device.
However, when I reboot into recovery TeamWin no longer comes up it goes to dead android character with exclamation point. :/
Try the nexus root toolkit. It makes rooting very easy with great step by step instructions.
mulperi said:
Try the nexus root toolkit. It makes rooting very easy with great step by step instructions.
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I have that program. I used it to do my original unlock and root.
Can I re-root using that without losing my latest update/and settings?
I cannot boot into Recovery Mode to reinstall SuperSU (which I currently have installed on my system but it won't work when I tap on it because it says I require root).
So I cannot install the SuperSu zip I just placed onto my device.
This is confusing.
Okay I used Wugs again and looks like I am re-rooted.
Wugfresh is the answer to all these questions.-->> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
skeletal77 said:
Okay I used Wugs again and looks like I am re-rooted.
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Pls tell me what you did. Kept all your data?
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jonidontcry said:
Pls tell me what you did. Kept all your data?
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Hi,
basically I had my Nexus 7 (2013) upgraded to KitKat 4.4.2 using the automatic (wi-fi) over the air update.
it installed fine but caused me to lose root. no other information was lost, all my apps and settings were the same, i simply lost root.
when you lose root, you are no longer able to access TWRP during the bootloader startup by going into recover mode. it will show a dead Android character.
so I simply connected my Nexus to my pc and (having Wug's Root Tookit and Nexus 7 drivers already installed from my first time rooting) I selected (from Wug's drop down menu - when Wug's program starts up) my build and version.. then it did it's magic and downloaded the pertinent files. (of course you need to have USB DeBugging checked in settings > developer options or whatever..
then i selected Root option and 'install custom recover' check box as well.. and let it do its thing.
TWRP started up automatically during reboot, and did the root.. then my Nexus was all good again, all apps and data in tact, with root. all good.
Hope that helps.
Excellent sharing. I have the same issue after upgrading to 4.4.2 via OTA
Sent from Nexus 7 v2013 using Tapatalk HD
I hope I was able to help.
Basically after a system update, just do the re-root feature of Wugs and you should be good
skeletal77 said:
Hi,
basically I had my Nexus 7 (2013) upgraded to KitKat 4.4.2 using the automatic (wi-fi) over the air update.
it installed fine but caused me to lose root. no other information was lost, all my apps and settings were the same, i simply lost root.
when you lose root, you are no longer able to access TWRP during the bootloader startup by going into recover mode. it will show a dead Android character.
so I simply connected my Nexus to my pc and (having Wug's Root Tookit and Nexus 7 drivers already installed from my first time rooting) I selected (from Wug's drop down menu - when Wug's program starts up) my build and version.. then it did it's magic and downloaded the pertinent files. (of course you need to have USB DeBugging checked in settings > developer options or whatever..
then i selected Root option and 'install custom recover' check box as well.. and let it do its thing.
TWRP started up automatically during reboot, and did the root.. then my Nexus was all good again, all apps and data in tact, with root. all good.
Hope that helps.
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Fantastic post. I hadn't heard of Wug and did the old school adb push business. This was very very helpful. Many Thanks. :good:
Finally rooted again using Wug.
However it is asking me to make a full backup (nandroid).
Could someone help to show me how to make a backup correctly?
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Just before upgrading from by Google server pushed OTA 4.4 to 4.4.2 I bought Pro version of SuperSU and enabled 'Ota Survival Mode'. Worked great, after OTA still root.
Saved the trouble (with my stock recovery) to temperary 'boot' TWRP via Adb fastboot and Usb-cable to reflash SuperSu.
Yes you should just be able to use WuGFresh's nexus root toolkit to update n7 4.4.2 update
The app won't have a 4.4.2 option but you can just select root any version and it will still be able to root your n7 running 4.4.2
Such a great program...
Hope it helps others...
-droidshadow
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droidshadow said:
Yes you should just be able to use WuGFresh's nexus root toolkit to update n7 4.4.2 update
The app won't have a 4.4.2 option but you can just select root any version and it will still be able to root your n7 running 4.4.2
Such a great program...
Hope it helps others...
-droidshadow
Sent from my SCH-I535 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Just press Ctrl+U to update and you will see your new version 4.4.2 in the list.
Sent from Nexus 7 v2013 using Tapatalk HD

can't get into cwm recovery

Hi i'm new with this whole root thing... i've rooted my phone before and now i updated the phone to android 4.3 and it seems i need to re root again. i tried to load the file philz_touch_5.15.0-n7100.tar.md5 to my phone using odin3.07 and it tells me reset instead of pass. then when i click vol+ pwr and home button at the same time, it gets me into a menu like this. how can i fix this? please HELP! i'm desperate :crying:
paper1212 said:
Hi i'm new with this whole root thing... i've rooted my phone before and now i updated the phone to android 4.3 and it seems i need to re root again. i tried to load the file philz_touch_5.15.0-n7100.tar.md5 to my phone using odin3.07 and it tells me reset instead of pass. then when i click vol+ pwr and home button at the same time, it gets me into a menu like this. how can i fix this? please HELP! i'm desperate :crying:
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Not 100 % sure but I think if you've upgraded to 4.3 and rooted again with cf autoroot you have to then update su from playstore to get root back. I think it downloads the update which you flash through recovery and that's what it's asking you. As i said I'm not 100% Dr ketan's guides are always the best answer
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sawdoctor said:
Not 100 % sure but I think if you've upgraded to 4.3 and rooted again with cf autoroot you have to then update su from playstore to get root back. I think it downloads the update which you flash through recovery and that's what it's asking you. As i said I'm not 100% Dr ketan's guides are always the best answer
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it seems i cannot install the update for su because i can't get into that cwm recovery
paper1212 said:
it seems i cannot install the update for su because i can't get into that cwm recovery
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When you want to root you can use CF to root.
When boot into android you need to update SuperSU first.
Then open SuperSU app and update. When app is asking you yo disable KNOX do it. Then it will work
And to root you need this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1933542
paper1212 said:
it seems i cannot install the update for su because i can't get into that cwm recovery
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thx!!! finally got it to work!:good::laugh:
paper1212 said:
thx!!! finally got it to work!:good::laugh:
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Nice

E98010P Rooting

I usually don't post and I mostly just follow your all direction and accomplish what I need. While doing my research for Rooting my LG Optimus G Pro I have seen that if you have the updated version of the phone you can't root. Now my phone is completely stock 4.1.2, kernel 3.4.0, E98010P. Can someone direct me in the right way or link to a How-to root an E98010P?
I figured out a way to work on my LG Optimus G Pro running 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with E98010p. Watch this Youtube vid, Its a chinese root but he shows you how to make it english.
Just gave this a shot and it worked!!! Really didn't want to go through the hassle of using the flash tool again just to regain root.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Has it worked for everyone whose tried? Any failures?
I'm nervous to try.
I may just do it.
It Works
Thanks JL969u for posting video. Since my phone kept telling me that it is not registered yet any time I tried built in updater I figured I give this a try. I downloaded the BIN_LGE980AT-00-V10p-ATT-US-NOV-22-2013+0.zip, the used LGflashtool to flash to my phone. Then followed direction in the video. Now have E98010P plus root.
this worked great for me on a windows 8.1 pc and e9810p software version no flahing required very easy thanks to the poster of the video
location
bitmap said:
Thanks JL969u for posting video. Since my phone kept telling me that it is not registered yet any time I tried built in updater I figured I give this a try. I downloaded the BIN_LGE980AT-00-V10p-ATT-US-NOV-22-2013+0.zip, the used LGflashtool to flash to my phone. Then followed direction in the video. Now have E98010P plus root.
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Please link the location...tx's
here u go follow the videos directions http://products.mgyun.com/api/downjump?id=121
dantheman4207 said:
this worked great for me on a windows 8.1 pc and e9810p software version no flahing required very easy thanks to the poster of the video
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I was wrong, i had not enababled USB Debugging so it wasn't reading.
MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS PEOPLE
*facepalm*
Just an FYI I'm on 10p and I'm rooted. Had to do a factory reset and voodoo ota rootkeeper worked keeping root intact. Hopefully helpful for someone.
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JL969u said:
I figured out a way to work on my LG Optimus G Pro running 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with E98010p. Watch this Youtube vid, Its a chinese root but he shows you how to make it english.
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This worked perfectly!!! I followed all the steps and BAM now I am rooted on 10P!!!! No Failures at all if you follow it correctly.
Where is the download link?
Sent from my LG-E980 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
I havent tried this chinese rooting method yet. There was a similar program to root samsung devices but was later taken off xda.. do you guys know that this software is reliable
are there any big differences in 10p and 10k?
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worked perfectly. I've used this tool before on an LG L9 and didn't bother uninstalling from my pc
Yeppers!
Just got my phone back from LG. It was acting up so i sent it in for repair and they sent me back a brand new phone ... it came back with the e980p update. I used this way of rooting and it worked perfect. Thanks a million!
English version of the vroot and SuperSU
atifsh said:
English version of the vroot and SuperSU
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works great
help
Vicpdx18 said:
This worked perfectly!!! I followed all the steps and BAM now I am rooted on 10P!!!! No Failures at all if you follow it correctly.
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I followed all the directions until I got to when you start up the regular superuser app to update the binarys and it says the program has stopped and I cant get any further. help! exact steps: used chinese vroot, then installed root browser, root checker, and superuser english version. verified root with root checker and it was good. installed superuser program, opened it to update binaries, and program just says program failed and closes....
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Vicpdx18 said:
This worked perfectly!!! I followed all the steps and BAM now I am rooted on 10P!!!! No Failures at all if you follow it correctly.
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I followed all the directions until I got to when you start up the regular superuser app to update the binarys and it says the program has stopped and I cant get any further. help! exact steps: used chinese vroot, then installed root browser, root checker, and superuser english version. verified root with root checker and it was good. installed superuser program, opened it to update binaries, and program just says program failed and closes....
Kingo works just fine ,,,,,easssssy
*KCCO*2SHAYNEZ*E980*
???
shayneflashindaily said:
Kingo works just fine ,,,,,easssssy
*KCCO*2SHAYNEZ*E980*
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I used the english one posted on here and I have root but it isnt the SuperSU or the chains version. it shows im rooted but I cant get the rest of the steps to work, once I install Super SU and uninstall the Vroot one then SuperSU says it wants to update binaries again, fails and root checker says Im not rooted. Whats up? any Ideas fellas? By the way Stock E980 with 10p

[question]ROOT NEXUS 7 4.4.3 via towelroot

Did someone manage to root their nexus 7 using towelroot? Without unlocking bootloader
Jaycel0820 said:
Did someone manage to root their nexus 7 using towelroot? Without unlocking bootloader
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Towelroot only supports kernels that were released before June 3rd, so anything running Android 4.4.3 KitKat that has its stock kernel cannot be rooted by towelroot at this time. Keep checking though, I'm sure it will be available soon.
Alternatively you can go to Root Me and find easy to follow guides for your device there.
Good luck,
JJE990
JJE990 said:
Towelroot only supports kernels that were released before June 3rd, so anything running Android 4.4.3 KitKat that has its stock kernel cannot be rooted by towelroot at this time. Keep checking though, I'm sure it will be available soon.
Alternatively you can go to Root Me and find easy to follow guides for your device there.
Good luck,
JJE990
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The kernel build date for 4.4.3 is March 18th. This includes 4.4.3 stock ROMs. And it is working on the Nexus 5.
Aerowinder said:
The kernel build date for 4.4.3 is March 18th. This includes 4.4.3 stock ROMs. And it is working on the Nexus 5.
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I was unaware of that, just quoting what I have read recently, thanks for the information anyway!!!
This worked on my GPE S4. I had upgraded to 4.4.3 with the OTA when it came out a week or two ago and of course I lost root after that upgrade. My laptop's in need of repairs so I haven't been able to re-root. Towelroot fixed that for me.
However, I have tried twice on the Nexus 7 (16gb 2012 Wifi only) after upgrading to 4.4.3 with the OTA and so far that has not worked. Oh well. At least my phone is how I like it again.
bagelicious said:
This worked on my GPE S4. I had upgraded to 4.4.3 with the OTA when it came out a week or two ago and of course I lost root after that upgrade. My laptop's in need of repairs so I haven't been able to re-root. Towelroot fixed that for me.
However, I have tried twice on the Nexus 7 (16gb 2012 Wifi only) after upgrading to 4.4.3 with the OTA and so far that has not worked. Oh well. At least my phone is how I like it again.
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did you check your nexus 2012 using root checker?
and good news guys i just try it on my nexus 7 2013 4.4.3 and it works!!!! i have now root locked BL
Jaycel0820 said:
did you check your nexus 2012 using root checker?
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I did check root checker and it confirmed I do not have root. I uninstalled the SuperUser app that was already on my N7 (it used to be rooted a while back.. I honestly don't even know how I lost it). Tried running towelroot again. Didn't work.
I noticed that the SU is listed as a system app and I'm wondering if that is causing the problem. I'll need to get a working laptop to do a fresh install and see if I can test towelroot out then.
i have another question , can i have a custom recovery like twrp even my bootloader is unlocked? is twrp manager apk works?
Jaycel0820 said:
did you check your nexus 2012 using root checker?
and good news guys i just try it on my nexus 7 2013 4.4.3 and it works!!!! i have now root locked BL
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Does it wipe the data in Nexus 7 2013 ?
Bravesoul90 said:
Does it wipe the data in Nexus 7 2013 ?
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no it will not wipe anything. .
Jaycel0820 said:
no it will not wipe anything. .
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Thanx so much bro, it worked well on my NEXUS 7 2013 :good:
Jaycel0820 said:
i have another question , can i have a custom recovery like twrp even my bootloader is unlocked? is twrp manager apk works?
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You can use a custom recovery regardless of bootloader status.
Bootloader can be unlocked once rooted using app from playstore and it doesn't wipe data supposedly.
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Root Failure
I had attempted to root my Nexus 7 (2012) 16GB WiFi only running 4.4.3 KitKat with towelroot and it had failed.
All it had done after pushing the "make it ra1n" button was froze the screen, then after a few seconds rebooted. Nothing was wiped in the process and no rooting had occoured.
It was as if nothing had happened because I am writing this reply minutes after my Nexus 7 finished rebooting.
jerrett7 said:
I had attempted to root my Nexus 7 (2012) 16GB WiFi only running 4.4.3 KitKat with towelroot and it had failed.
All it had done after pushing the "make it ra1n" button was froze the screen, then after a few seconds rebooted. Nothing was wiped in the process and no rooting had occoured.
It was as if nothing had happened because I am writing this reply minutes after my Nexus 7 finished rebooting.
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Ya. exact same situation.
updated to 4.4.4 this morning and same outcomes.
jerrett7 said:
I had attempted to root my Nexus 7 (2012) 16GB WiFi only running 4.4.3 KitKat with towelroot and it had failed.
All it had done after pushing the "make it ra1n" button was froze the screen, then after a few seconds rebooted. Nothing was wiped in the process and no rooting had occoured.
It was as if nothing had happened because I am writing this reply minutes after my Nexus 7 finished rebooting.
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It worked for me however I was already on the 4.4.4 update, not sure that has anyhting to with it but just mentioning it. Did you Download v1 or v2 of towelroot, I think v3 is out now as well.
Here's what I did:
Download the latest version of TR
Install it like you would any other app, it's going to show as a virus or something, just hit ignore or allow
Hit the big Make it rain button, should only take a second or so
Download root checker, should say congrat's
Download chainfires SU from the playstore, it may say something about the SU binaries need updated, just reboot your device and you should be all good.
Demmonnixx said:
It worked for me however I was already on the 4.4.4 update, not sure that has anyhting to with it but just mentioning it. Did you Download v1 or v2 of towelroot, I think v3 is out now as well.
Here's what I did:
Download the latest version of TR
Install it like you would any other app, it's going to show as a virus or something, just hit ignore or allow
Hit the big Make it rain button, should only take a second or so
Download root checker, should say congrat's
Download chainfires SU from the playstore, it may say something about the SU binaries need updated, just reboot your device and you should be all good.
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I have had my 7 since release and never rooted. Today I updated with the ota 4.4.4 update, then downloaded towelroot v3, ran it and it worked!! Awesome, anyway, what's the best way to get a custom recovery? Tried goo app from play store, and tried installing open recovery script, but it just sticks at downloading... Now what?
Never mind... Figured it out.
cokey77 said:
Bootloader can be unlocked once rooted using app from playstore and it doesn't wipe data supposedly.
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Which app from play store?
DMF1977 said:
I have had my 7 since release and never rooted. Today I updated with the ota 4.4.4 update, then downloaded towelroot v3, ran it and it worked!! Awesome, anyway, what's the best way to get a custom recovery? Tried goo app from play store, and tried installing open recovery script, but it just sticks at downloading... Now what?
Never mind... Figured it out.
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You said you figured it out? What did you do or what did you download and how? Just curious

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