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[Q] No root with ANK1 - is it safe to rollback to previous firmware?

I'm just wondering if it's safe to rollback the firmware on my Galaxy Tab S 10.5" to the previous one or if it causes some sort of conflict.
I want to do so because I've just installed the most recent one (T800ODD1ANK1 - India) and I can't root it using Cf-Autoroot posted here.
Thanks!

What happens when you try to root it?

DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
What happens when you try to root it?
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Nothing. I did it with Odin and it just reboots to the same old unrooted tablet. All is working fine as usual, but no root.

What botters me the most is that I had Xposed framework installed but now it has no functionality and all the modules I had installed don't work. I would install the previous firmware but I'm afraid of breaking something, with installing older software on top of newer one.

I was able to root the US version of that ROM (T800XXU1ANK1) using CF Auto Root from Chainfire:
http://download.chainfire.eu/473/CF...uto-Root-chagallwifi-chagallwifixx-smt800.zip
Perhaps give that a shot???

I will but the India version has a more recent changelist (which was the reason why I chose to install it).
Thanks in advance.

As I predicted, since the changelist is different (your version has the same as the older one I had, with functioning root, but not with this one), no root.
Does anyone know if it is safe to install a previous version of the software? Like, for example, Cellular South ANK1 (with an older changelist).
Thanks.

Itchiee said:
I was able to root the US version of that ROM (T800XXU1ANK1) using CF Auto Root from Chainfire:
http://download.chainfire.eu/473/CF...uto-Root-chagallwifi-chagallwifixx-smt800.zip
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I'm having the same issue as the original poster. It says I am rooted, but I'm not because root checker just keeps spinning and there isn't a SU# icon in my apps. I've done this with Odin about a million times before, for some reason on my new T800 (after I updated the software), it doesn't work.
Am I missing a step because I have the same version you have? Extract the file. Load the md5 file into AP. Hit Start. Wait for it to reboot. Right?
Yea root isn't working for me with T800XXU1ANK1. =(

Im assuming you ran Super SU and updated the binaries or whatever it asks, or updated the app in playstore?
Ive done nothing different and root works fine.

I was thinking about another root alternative. I was thinking about downloading the supersu zip and save it to the device or sd card. Then flash twrp recovery with odin, then boot into recovery and flash the supersu zip to get root? Could that work as an alternative since it flashes root in the process?

I just rolled back to T800XXU1ANJ6 and I am rooted.

I just bought a Tab S, and I can't seem to find an answer to a question that relates to this thread. Is there any advantage to updating before rooting?
I can't decide if I should root it now or update the software, and then root. After searching some, it appears that it doesn't matter whether I upgrade or not, but I can't seem to find if there is any advantage to updating it then rooting. Like, is it easier to get the latest firmware that way?

PeterGunz said:
I just bought a Tab S, and I can't seem to find an answer to a question that relates to this thread. Is there any advantage to updating before rooting?
I can't decide if I should root it now or update the software, and then root. After searching some, it appears that it doesn't matter whether I upgrade or not, but I can't seem to find if there is any advantage to updating it then rooting. Like, is it easier to get the latest firmware that way?
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If i am correct, There should be stock custom roms available that are prerooted so you can flash over. As for an ota update, that is faster than being rooted then flashing lollipop rom.
Anyway we have a lollipop rom already built. Its smooth and most things are working. Its really cool and id rather use this than waiting for samsung to get the latest update out. Do you have the 10.5 in or 8.4 inch?

DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
If i am correct, There should be stock custom roms available that are prerooted so you can flash over. As for an ota update, that is faster than being rooted then flashing lollipop rom.
Anyway we have a lollipop rom already built. Its smooth and most things are working. Its really cool and id rather use this than waiting for samsung to get the latest update out. Do you have the 10.5 in or 8.4 inch?
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I have the wifi 10.5 inch.
So, you are saying update OTA then root, unless I want to jump to Lollipop (which I do), which in that case it doesn't matter so I should just root and flash a lollipop rom?
Thanks for helping me out.

PeterGunz said:
I have the wifi 10.5 inch.
So, you are saying update OTA then root, unless I want to jump to Lollipop (which I do), which in that case it doesn't matter so I should just root and flash a lollipop rom?
Thanks for helping me out.
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Up to you If you want to jump to lollipop/CM12, just run flash Cfautoroot( with odin to root) then install twrp and flash the lollipop rom. There is a thread for cm12/lollipop in the development tab s section.
But wait! Rooting trips knox with voids your warranty. Same users has reported getting service from samsung for free of charge from defective units and some had to pay to get defective parts replaced by samsung. 50/50 chance. I took the risk and havent got a hardbrick or anything yet.
Regards

DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Up to you If you want to jump to lollipop/CM12, just run flash Cfautoroot( with odin to root) then install twrp and flash the lollipop rom. There is a thread for cm12/lollipop in the development tab s section.
But wait! Rooting trips knox with voids your warranty. Same users has reported getting service from samsung for free of charge from defective units and some had to pay to get defective parts replaced by samsung. 50/50 chance. I took the risk and havent got a hardbrick or anything yet.
Regards
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Thank you for the heads-up. I've rooted all 6 of my android phones that I've had, so I'm not too worried about voiding the watrranty. Judging by your reply it sounds like there are a lot of lemons out there for this device. Mine seems to be running okay, but I just can't take all the lag that I assume comes from TW and bloatware. My HTC One M8 with Lollipop seems faster and smoother than my Tab S at stock. Although after typing the last sentence, I put Nova on there and sped up all the animations and it is definitely light years faster than my One M8 now.

I think the answer to the original post is that the Su binary was installed, but the op didn't download then update Super su after rooting. You wont get full root until you do as there is no app to handle root requests.

First time rooting. LG G3 with stock Lollipop.

Hi guys, I'm completely new here but were recommended the place if I want to root my Android device. I'm coming from an iPhone 5 which I unfortunately broke after a jailbreak, but I ended up with this LG G3 (16gb / 2gb ram). Though, I want stock Android 5.0 Lollipop on it, instead of the LG variant with Nova Launcher on top. I have taken backup of everything on my phone but I have no experience at all rooting Android, so will this be near impossible for me without breaking my phone?
Right now I'm reading the FAQ thread and see that I should ask in this forum. I also checked which version G3 I have, and it's a D855 bought in Europe. So I assume it's the D855 - 10A/B/C (Europe) one I got on this list.
I see all of the rooting software is usable with my device, so which one would be recommended for someone who is super new to this?
Reading this thread, I take it I should root, and then flash the pre-rooted Lollipop. What does it mean if it is pre-rooted?
Right now, I must admit, I feel very lost in this brand new world of rooting.

Hi, I have the same version of you and its not complicated at all.
First you really need to know what are the terms for this, like TWRP and so.
In my case i went back from stock lollipop to kit kat, then root with purpledrake (easy and fast), then i followed this order: super SU -> busybox -> TWRP manager. All this appz are available in the google store and they are easy to use.
Once all this steps are done you can flash a bumped stock rom or go with a custom one, i went for cloudy 2.1 and its by far the best experience i had with my g3.
Good luck.

Will it be the exact same Lollipop version as the one on, let's say, a Nexus 6? With the same icons in the navigation bar at the bottom?
Because I can already get Lollipop on my LG G3 by just updating it. But I want the stock experience that Nexus users also have.

@iori_cl is correct, but here may be some steps easier to follow .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...-time-root-t2986942/post57812293#post57812293
for stock based rooted rom, flash this as your desired rom;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/rom-cloudyg3-1-0-t2917467
but! this is still LG theme, not really lollipop, you can flash the official CM for pure lollipop if you like (minus lg apps camera, quickAPPS etc)

Yeah, I want the pure Lollipop experience. Without the LG theme. Is there a step-by-step for doing this?

follow steps here, the info in the threads can explain it better than i can.
if you're still on kitkat, ignore the downgrading step..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...-time-root-t2986942/post57812293#post57812293
it's pretty simple, all the info is there except for CM, which can be found here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/rom-cyanogenmod-12-official-nightly-t2995524

I'm sorry to be such a pain in the ass, but this is the step-by-step I'll do based on your links?
01) Root
02) Install twrp
03) Flash twrp update
04) Install CyanogenMod12

New to G3: root, unlock, ROM specific to carrier?

I'm not new to rooting, bootloaders, and ROMs, but I am new to the G3. My current phone is a Nexus 4 on Cricket (AT&T), so of course everything ROM related couldn't be easier. I figure the G3 will be "harder" by virtue of it not being a Nexus device. My D850 will be here in a couple of days and I want to hit the ground running with a root and bootloader unlock. After poking around, I thought it would be easier to ask the community where to start and what steps to take.
1.) Root: I see that Stump is no longer supported; will it still work or is it because LG has patched the exploit? If the latter, is there an alternative root method you recommend?
2.) Unlocking the bootloader: I see Bump! Is this a "true" unlock (ie. I can install any AT&T ROM variant) or do I have to use specific Bump ROMs after installing TWRP? Is there any other (better) options?
3.) ROMs: I assume you can only use AT&T ROMs on an AT&T G3 variant (mine's the D850) due to the specific radios. Any known issues with using the D850 on Cricket?
4.) Any thing else I should know about ROMming for the G3? In terms of flexibility, I've been spoiled with the N4, but I'm looking forward to the hardware awesomeness that is the G3!
TIA for any and all responses! I love the XDA community

1) If the phone comes with KK stump should work, otherwise there are several 1-click root methods like this. (see the AT&T specific forum)
2) Bump is a method to sign ROMs and other "bootable" sections of the phone; Yes they must be bumped. Bumping on L also requires a bit of a hybrid KK-L setup, but the steps are all well documented in the various threads.
3) True
4) Proly not quite as much as the N4 but there should be enough to keep u busy for a while

Verizon LG G Pad x8.3 root

Does anyone have a proven way to root this device? Can't find to much info on the net.

VK815 model Verizon

I don't have that model, but just throwing it out there. Have you tried Kingroot? The latest updates to it seem to root the latest official LG ROMs for the VS985 and VK810 - don't recall if I've seen people comment the same for the VK815. If it does work you can always use SuperSUMe to replace it with SuperSU if you'd rather.

It doesn't work with x8.5 (vk815 model). Its amazing that there is such limited information on this tablet. Probably cause it's Verizon exclusive

Working root for VK815
Just used the method in this thread about 3 weeks ago, and it worked. It's a bit painful, especially if you're not familiar with Linux (I am not), but I made it work after several hours of tinkering. You will need a computer running Linux, or a virtual machine running Linux, unless you just want to use the stock rooted 11A OTA that the OP uploaded to the thread. Personally, I didn't want to lose all of my settings and such from my pre-root days, so I copied my system.img from my device and ran the root inject program.

Can't root LG G3, D855, Android 5.0? Tried multiple methods...

Hey guys, i'm having a lot of trouble rooting my LG G3. It is the D855 unlocked variant running Android 5.0, Kernel 3.4.0, Soft Ver V21a-EUR-XX. (If there is any more info needed, let me know.)
I've must have tried 6 or 7 different root methods but they all fail in various ways. I've used IORoot, OneClick, Towelroot, KingRoot, Stump Root and more. Can anyone suggest a viable root method for me or know why all these root methods fail?
EDIT: I upgraded to 6.0 and i'm just gonna stick with that for the time-being instead of installing a custom ROM. I tried to delete the thread but couldn't see where the option was.
Thanks,
Tom

Hmm I think 5.0 was supported, so perhaps you are not doing some of the steps properly? Are you following the steps in one of the tutorials around the forum?
Anyways newer versions cannot be rooted, you need to downgrade to KitKat first, root, install custom recovery and then install a custom ROM which will update your OS.
I highly recommend a good clean AOSP based 7.1.1 ROM for performance -- LineageOS is a great contender.
My LG G3 is very fast and snappy on AOSP 7.1.1 and it's 2 years old. As such I don't feel the need to upgrade my device for at least a few more years (as long as possible really) on the contrary of some people who seem to like spending money on a new phone every year (which I can't afford to do anyway -- both money wise and environmentally wise)