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[Q] Update platform.xml without root access

I flashed the 4.4.2 stock firmware on my phone to install our company's mailing client. This client is strict on rooted device so I don't want to root my phone. I want to replace platform.xml in my phone, would that be possible without the root access? Can it be done using Odin? I'm not sure if there's a way to change a specific file without rooting it.
Any reply would be appreciated. Thanks!

[Q] Is my root fine?

I had hard time with finding how to root this phone but I might did this. Can you tell me if I discovered something or just really ****ed up?
I found this site. http://techglen.com/2015/02/14/how-...3-14-4-a-0-157-android-4-4-4-kitkat-firmware/
Downloaded the .ftf files. Flashed the .108 kernel and then just used the root option from flashtool. Flashed .157 back.
Everything is working. Root Checker says that I have root. I was able to hid the softkeys compeletly.
But couldn't find anyone using this method on here so.. Was I blind or just done something wrong?

People don't use your exact method , but in esence thats the way everyone roots on locked bootloader: flash an old stock kernel that is known to have a root exploit, root using that exploit(with flashtool or some other way) and after that flash the latest stock kernel that you will use. It's been this way for a long time for all the xperia devices.

Thanks for the answer. I'm so happy I finally got this phone. Been waiting for months! Earlier had to use ****Phone and even with jb it felt so bad. Maybe I'm an android fanboy. But with iOS I got that claustrophobic feel..

Even though I used the same guide and got root,the latest Root Explorer cannot seem to be able to open panel_id text file located in sys/devices/blahblah folder for example. Nor can it copy it to sdcard1. I get a message that I need root even though I've granted permissions to the app. Titanium seem to work OK. So what's the matter? Any ideas? How do I make sure I have full root access?
Not sent by me!

hey sorry been a bit off lately. download root checker app from Google play store. this should tell you if you're rooted or not. or try to use root browser app

Root Explorer eventually can have root permissions off by default.
Check it's settings.

I reflashed XZDR 2.8.3 and SuperSU 2.48 beta and everything is fine. Maybe try the same.
Not sent by me.

[Q] stock LP Xperia ZL C6502 root issue

hallo, i have Xperia ZL with stock lollipop C6502_10.6.A.0.454 R2E_Customized US , i already tried to root it with some method, replace kingroot with superSU with terminal emulator, and another method is downgrade to KK and flash a pre rooted rom with custom recovery.
it says success, my device has been rooted by both method, but the problem is, when i grant root access for some apps like titanium backup, netcut, rootexplorer, etc. my hp will reboot itself after about 5-10minutes after granted root access or just open the apps. it just works fine if i don't open any apps which need root access
i have not try the UBL method, i can't find any tutorial, i have browse a whole day and found nothing
i really appreciate any kind of help thankyou. and my appologize for my bad english, it is not my native language

[Q] lg g3 beat d722k lollipop root?

Anyone successful rooted g3s(beat) d722k lollipop (android 5.0)?

Temproot
Hi, i used LG One Click root and King root. Both work but when you reboot your device, the root access is removed. It might help but .............
For ino, i have a LG G3S D722K 5.0.2

New Method
Hi. Found that link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197
Seems it can be done manually, i'm going to try it and hope it works.

Kingroot
In case anyone still can't find a solution. I found only Kingroot would work with my device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=12586
I previously used purpledrake fine on kitkat, but i tried that, lg oneclick, towel root and another one and couldn't find anything to give me a perm root.
The only downside is you need to use Kinguser, instead on superSU or superuser. I know there is a workaround that just didn't work for me.
Now I just have an Xposed incompatibility issue to look into...

dirtm said:
In case anyone still can't find a solution. I found only Kingroot would work with my device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=12586
I previously used purpledrake fine on kitkat, but i tried that, lg oneclick, towel root and another one and couldn't find anything to give me a perm root.
The only downside is you need to use Kinguser, instead on superSU or superuser. I know there is a workaround that just didn't work for me.
Now I just have an Xposed incompatibility issue to look into...
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My Device : LG D722 Running Android 5.0.2
Kingroot worked for me. Installed APK, run it... allowed to root, banggggg... rooted !!!
as simple as it, we don't even need a pc to do that ? man, thats cool
Just to checked root access after a restart, it was successfully rooted
Thanks

GaelSouris said:
Hi, i used LG One Click root and King root. Both work but when you reboot your device, the root access is removed. It might help but .............
For ino, i have a LG G3S D722K 5.0.2
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the same problem...

Issue with lg g3 beat with lolip 5.0.2
Hello, i rooted with LG One Click (http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/lg-g3s-beat-d722-thread-t3110048). Root Checker says:
ROOT ACCESS: Device rooted
SUPER USER: SU FOUND
BUSY BOX: Busy box not installed
and path information, i guess for su
The issue is i can't do nothing else:
Installed supersu but don't update binaries.
And any app that ask for root access do not have it.
Preciate some help (newbi in rooting and so...).
Thank you

how safe is kingroot ?

So, I just bothered lot couple of ppl here but still have some questions and prefer more answers. I have the z1 compact with android 5.0.2 and .270, I can update but I prefer to wait
1- Principal, how safe is to root with kingroot ?
2-If root goes wrong, can undo everything and back to normal ?
3-Just root my phone and use is as I did before root, what changes ? Its same phone just rooted ?
4- Should use kingroot from pc or phone ?
thank you and sorry my english

JIJOK said:
So, I just bothered lot couple of ppl here but still have some questions and prefer more answers. I have the z1 compact with android 5.0.2 and .270, I can update but I prefer to wait
1- Principal, how safe is to root with kingroot ?
2-If root goes wrong, can undo everything and back to normal ?
3-Just root my phone and use is as I did before root, what changes ? Its same phone just rooted ?
4- Should use kingroot from pc or phone ?
thank you and sorry my english
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Just follow the instructions on the Kingroot page, just download the .apk and install it.
Your phone will be exactly the same, the only difference is that you will be able to install and run 'root' applications. This is like being administrator of a computer, you can install and run anything.
If kingroot is unable to unlock your phone it will tell you before it starts, it has a table that it uses to look up phone models/firmware, if it's not on the list then it doesn't attempt it.
You can always repair your phone with Sony PC Companion, whatever the condition.
You might want to install superSU once Kingroot is installed, but again, follow the instructions on the thread and it will be easy.

Auto update disabled
Hello,
Xperia Z Ultra 14.6.A.1.236
Kingroot 4.6.2
I noticed that Kingroot (autoupdate disabled) is still trying to connect to chinese servers as soon as i have internet access. Eight IP addresses just to check for new version? Strange, isn't it?
I dont know how to verify what kind of connection Kingroot is trying to establish. Does any one know if it is just for update check or to send data from cell to chinese servers.
Logs from Firewall:
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AppID : 10205
Application's Name: KingRoot
Total Packets Blocked: 67
[TCP]103.7.30.157:80(6)
[TCP]163.177.74.142:80(10)
[TCP]163.177.66.11:80(8)
[TCP]103.7.30.158:80(6)
[TCP]103.7.30.156:80(6)
[TCP]163.177.67.190:80(15)
[TCP]163.177.67.188:80(8)
[TCP]163.177.67.189:80(8)
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That is what I am getting wjen whois:
(can not paste links yet. I used who_is to check on these ip numbers
I know that Kingroot is sending some data during installation "to find the best way to root your devicew". But why it is trying to connect so hard after root is already obtained?
Thanks.for.your help guys.

SteFANdyVAN said:
Hello,
Xperia Z Ultra 14.6.A.1.236
Kingroot 4.6.2
I noticed that Kingroot (autoupdate disabled) is still trying to connect to chinese servers as soon as i have internet access. Eight IP addresses just to check for new version? Strange, isn't it?
I dont know how to verify what kind of connection Kingroot is trying to establish. Does any one know if it is just for update check or to send data from cell to chinese servers.
Logs from Firewall:
--------
AppID : 10205
Application's Name: KingRoot
Total Packets Blocked: 67
[TCP]103.7.30.157:80(6)
[TCP]163.177.74.142:80(10)
[TCP]163.177.66.11:80(8)
[TCP]103.7.30.158:80(6)
[TCP]103.7.30.156:80(6)
[TCP]163.177.67.190:80(15)
[TCP]163.177.67.188:80(8)
[TCP]163.177.67.189:80(8)
---------
That is what I am getting wjen whois:
(can not paste links yet. I used who_is to check on these ip numbers
I know that Kingroot is sending some data during installation "to find the best way to root your devicew". But why it is trying to connect so hard after root is already obtained?
Thanks.for.your help guys.
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If you don't trust Kingroot, you can change Kingroot to su - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65004634&postcount=2 or you can wipe everything and just flash supersu via recovery - https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/