I rooted so i could change my phone so could wifi tether without paying cricket the $10 a month. but i lost my ability to use android. can i unroot and encrypt my phone again and keep my changes and use android pay?
Your information is very vague, you posted in wrong place this is development for nexus 5x. You didnt say nothing you did! No one can help you! Google is your friend!
hilla_killa said:
Your information is very vague, you posted in wrong place this is development for nexus 5x. You didnt say nothing you did! No one can help you! Google is your friend!
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sorry i used TWRP 3.0.2 and installed super user 2.78
Those 2 things would not make your phone unusable if you have 5x you shouldnt have posted in development
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Those 2 things would not make your phone unusable if you have 5x you shouldnt have posted in development
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i can't use android pay, pokEmon, or snapchat
Ok and you never will with root, shouldve researched things 1st, and thsts alot different from not being able to use android smh
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Ok and you never will with root, shouldve researched things 1st
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which is why i want to unroot and encrypt my phone, but what i can't find anywhere is if my tethering will be locked again
Just unistall supersu in the app. See if it will work.
milan187 said:
Just unistall supersu in the app. See if it will work.
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tried that, the unlocked bootloader is whats causing my issues
What did you change to get thethering to work? You can lock your bootloader but it's generally not a good idea of you have issues in the future.
why hasn't a moderator moved this thread yet to Q&A yet? lol
milan187 said:
What did you change to get thethering to work? You can lock your bootloader but it's generally not a good idea of you have issues in the future.
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well the guide on here to unlock my tethering didn't work so i downloaded an app called free tether unlocker and it got the job done surprisingly
Just try it and see if it still works.. Only way to really know
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Hello,
I write from Germany and I've read this HERE. Is this true? Is Kingo root really dangerous? Is there any alternative root for LG G Pad?
Pittermann said:
Hello,
I write from Germany and I've read this HERE. Is this true? Is Kingo root really dangerous? Is there any alternative root for LG G Pad?
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Rooted my lg pad 8.3 safely so I would not worry.
Mine is rooted successfully with Kingo too.
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Rooting isn't the problem. This works fine. I know. But what is with grabbing/spy and other sensitive data? That's the question. I've read that personal data be spied by a china server.
Please read my link.
Two quotes from my link:
I can confirm that something unknown/suspicious is being uploaded to your PC on running the android root.exe file. The IP address (hex) corresponds to a website/location in ZH (China) (whois). My antivirus and firewall blocked it out, and the programme halted on my PC, and I couldn't root my mom's New Samsung galaxy trend duos. I uninstalled the app & thank goodness I was running the file sandboxed.....caveat emptor everyone......
Dead Cookies leave no trails...
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Bumping this thread to clear some things up:
The tool isn't allowed on the forums right now, we're still working out some issues with them. Biggest issue being sending sensitive data unencrypted to their servers in China and grabbing the IMEI with no apparent reason. When that is solved the whole issue will be reassessed.
Thread closed. (for now)
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I think this tool Kingo Root is very risky.
Pittermann said:
Rooting isn't the problem. This works fine. I know. But what is with grabbing/spy and other sensitive data? That's the question. I've read that personal data be spied by a china server.
Please read my link.
Two quotes from my link:
I think this tool Kingo Root is very risky.
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I would hope it is clean... You can always try the G2 root method to see if it works, they are very similar.
btw questions go in the Q&A section not the general... that is why it exists
joshuadjohnson22 said:
I would hope it is clean... You can always try the G2 root method to see if it works, they are very similar.
btw questions go in the Q&A section not the general... that is why it exists
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Hello,
"hope" is too uncertain for me. And similar is not the same. I think that doesn't work fine. Or do you 100% know that it works?
Sorry, I'm here for the first time and I doesn't know that with Q&A. But now I know it.
And sorry for my english. Ist not the best. I know :fingers-crossed:
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Hello,
"hope" is too uncertain for me. And similar is not the same. I think that doesn't work fine. Or do you 100% know that it works?
Sorry, I'm here for the first time and I doesn't know that with Q&A. But now I know it.
And sorry for my english. Ist not the best. I know :fingers-crossed:
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It does work, if you look here you will see that a lot of people had success with it.
Although the exe seems clear, the problem is that it requires permission from my firewall to connect to internet and download additional drivers(?). This is definitely suspicious as they could had been included in the exe. And as a user said it tries to connect to some ip that is chinese. I wanted to root my lg g pad using kingo but i had seen the thread you mention and as xda doesnt support this app i ll wait till they find a way to unlock bootloader and install a custom recovery.
I will wait too. That's for me also too suspicious.
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It does work, if you look here you will see that a lot of people had success with it.
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Again, I know that kingo works. but I think this tool contains a trojan.
And with my question, I did not mean kingo, but I meant the root method of G2. Do you 100% know that it works also with LG G Pad?
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I will wait too. That's for me also too suspicious.
Again, I know that kingo works. but I think this tool contains a trojan.
And with my question, I did not mean kingo, but I meant the root method of G2. Do you 100% know that it works also with LG G Pad?
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Nope , no one has tested it and i dont have my g pad yet. The G2 and G Pad are very similar as far as OS
But if you are worried about kingo even though no one has had any issues with their g pad then dont root. I will take my chances when i get mine if there are not alternative methoda.
Worked great on mine, rooted it about an hr after I got home with it.
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Worked great on mine, rooted it about an hr after I got home with it.
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I rooted mine too w/ Kingo... it was so fast, didn't have time to be nervous,,,,lol as for risky, whattheheckisntriskythesedays?!
Ms D
The question isn't if this tool works (it works as it is verified by so many members), it's if this tool is dangerous and none of you could answer to that.
gangsterjoop said:
The tool isn't allowed on the forums right now, we're still working out some issues with them. Biggest issue being sending sensitive data unencrypted to their servers in China and grabbing the IMEI with no apparent reason. When that is solved the whole issue will be reassessed.
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As far as can be seen the information is grabbed and sent during the rooting process which is why it will not work without an active internet connection. Kingo is working on a revision to remove the data collection.
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posted by poyensa, xda recognised developer:
poyensa said:
Until this method is verified to be working safely and without malware, I would advise everyone not to use this method.
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Apparently, all of you who have rooted your g pad with kingo app had your private data and imei sent to an unknown chinese ip.
katsika said:
The question isn't if this tool works (it works as it is verified by so many members), it's if this tool is dangerous and none of you could answer to that.
posted by poyensa, xda recognised developer:
Apparently, all of you who have rooted your g pad with kingo app had your private data and imei sent to an unknown chinese ip.
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Correctly. This is fact. You're one of the few who understood what I mean with my post. But everyone needs to know in what danger he sets himself.
But I wish you continued fun with the stolen imei and personal data theft :silly:
the picsfi
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Correctly. This is fact. You're one of the few who understood what I mean with my post. But everyone needs to know in what danger he sets himself.
But I wish you continued fun with the stolen imei and personal data theft :silly:
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I see...so the root works but your data is being sent to a Chinese Data mining operation then being sent back to the NSA? ( lol joke sorry i had to say it).
Well it's a good thing i research stuff before i jump in.
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The question isn't if this tool works (it works as it is verified by so many members), it's if this tool is dangerous and none of you could answer to that.
Apparently, all of you who have rooted your g pad with kingo app had your private data and imei sent to an unknown chinese ip.
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oh ok, took down my pic, (no need to "advertise" how bad I am at reading a post, my name says enuf!) i got it now : )
ty for giving me yet another thing to worry about..lol j/k
k, well since there's nothing that I can do about it now since some Chinese guy is pouring over my Gmail acct as we speak,
i'll just go over there -----> & join the row of "sitting ducks" and "Chicken Littles" waiting for the sky to fall : )
Ms D
I updated the root thread with a little warning. I would recommend restoring to stock and then try rooting that way you have nothing in your data to be stolen (besides the IMEI). I hope someone will be brave enough to try the other root method from the G2 so we don't risk anything... anyone try it yet? (from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887)
If someone can confirm it to work I will update the root thread with that root method. I would try but I do not have the G pad yet
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I updated the root thread with a little warning. I would recommend restoring to stock and then try rooting that way you have nothing in your data to be stolen (besides the IMEI). I hope someone will be brave enough to try the other root method from the G2 so we don't risk anything... anyone try it yet? (from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887)
If someone can confirm it to work I will update the root thread with that root method. I would try but I do not have the G pad yet
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I tried the root method for the G2. While it worked very well for my d800 G2, it did NOT work on my G Pad.
SuperUser was copied onto my pad, but root was not successfully obtained There are no ill effects from the failure though.
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I have rooted with Kingo. Out of curiosity I ran malwarebytes anti malware tool from google play. Everything came up clean no trojans, etc. Not a guarantee but somewhat comforting,
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I just checked the "android_root.exe" on VirusTotal.com . Found 3/47 Trojan. So I'm definitly not running it on my os. -.- Waiting for a more secure method.
Here ist the link to the analyse: https:// w w w .virustotal.com/de/file/c524e47232f22fb4e619827c5e502984ff8360802c4b181444c0376b86c7b1cf/analysis/1384731756/
Title pretty much says it all. Does using KingRoot on Z1 Compact 14A.5.0.270 delete the DRM keys ? Note that it roots without Unlocking the Bootloader.
Thank you.
Cereal_ said:
Title pretty much says it all. Does using KingRoot on Z1 Compact 14A.5.0.270 delete the DRM keys ? Note that it roots without Unlocking the Bootloader.
Thank you.
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No. It doesn't. At least my keys weren't affected. But immediately after rooting with Kingroot I used the replace Kingroot with SU program and everything went fine.
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No. It doesn't. At least my keys weren't affected. But immediately after rooting with Kingroot I used the replace Kingroot with SU program and everything went fine.
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Thanks but one last thing I am sorry. I tried using it and it gave me an error of not being able to connect to the internet to get the root strategy something. Yes, I made sure that my internet is connected of course !
Cereal_ said:
Thanks but one last thing I am sorry. I tried using it and it gave me an error of not being able to connect to the internet to get the root strategy something. Yes, I made sure that my internet is connected of course !
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Kingroot is currently not working on 5.1.1. The requests have been made. Check out the Kingroot XDA thread recent entries. There are other rooting options in this forum.
levone1 said:
Kingroot is currently not working on 5.1.1. The requests have been made. Check out the Kingroot XDA thread recent entries. There are other rooting options in this forum.
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OK done, thank you.
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OK done, thank you.
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Hi mate,
what method did you use to root 5.1.1?
I spent hours last night clearing 5gb of space on c:\ so I could update my z1 to 5.1 using pc companion.
Finally got it updated and now I realise kingroot doesnt work on 5.1 yet.
Any pointers would be much appreciated,
Cheers
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Hi mate,
what method did you use to root 5.1.1?
I spent hours last night clearing 5gb of space on c:\ so I could update my z1 to 5.1 using pc companion.
Finally got it updated and now I realise kingroot doesnt work on 5.1 yet.
Any pointers would be much appreciated,
Cheers
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One user in Kingroot thread says they rooted using an older version, (I think he said 4.1). I haven't looked into it more than that, but maybe worth a look. Besides that, probably a PRF is your only option with locked BL for now.
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One user in Kingroot thread says they rooted using an older version, (I think he said 4.1). I haven't looked into it more than that, but maybe worth a look. Besides that, probably a PRF is your only option with locked BL for now.
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Cheers mate, I'll look into that older version of kingroot, failing that I'll wait (and hope) for them to update kingroot as I'm too chicken to go the PRF route... yet.
Thanks for the tip
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One user in Kingroot thread says they rooted using an older version, (I think he said 4.1). I haven't looked into it more than that, but maybe worth a look. Besides that, probably a PRF is your only option with locked BL for now.
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well... couldnt find the post you mentioned, but tried kingroot 4.1 anyway... no joy. says root method/solution unavailable
Cheers anyway.
If anyone finds a way to (one click) root lollipop 5.1.1 on a z1, let me know please, cheers.
Hi
Does anyone know anything a out the current status of Flashfire on the Pixel (XL)?
I've tried to backup data and the screen turned black, afterwards I hard to hard reset the phone to get it working again.
niko26 said:
Hi
Does anyone know anything a out the current status of Flashfire on the Pixel (XL)?
I've tried to backup data and the screen turned black, afterwards I hard to hard reset the phone to get it working again.
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Good place to start https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire
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Good place to start https://plus.google.com/+Chainfire
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I've tried to contact him already, plus asked him in one of his threads/posts. No response.
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I've tried to contact him already, plus asked him in one of his threads/posts. No response.
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It's probably because he got sick of being asked the same question over and over again.
If I read the XDA forums http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433 searching for the word PIXEL. This app appears that people have this working on Pixel XL, but not since the November release
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It's probably because he got sick of being asked the same question over and over again.
If I read the XDA forums http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/paid-software/flashfire-t3075433 searching for the word PIXEL. This app appears that people have this working on Pixel XL, but not since the November release
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Thanks for your comment.
I was not asking why he was not replying to my questions - I've got total sympathy for that because the number of messages he might get must be insane.
My question still stands: Obviously Flashfire is not yet aware of the different layout of partitions on the Pixel phones. Does it still work correctly? If not, did Chainfire say anything about Flashfire being fixed to work with the pixels? I couldn't find anything, that's why I'm asking here.
I assume any announcement on it working on the Pixel will be made when it works on the Pixel. Much like superSU. (hope that doesnt sound like an ass thing to say) it's just the way things have been. unless someone else works on something and it looks like they are going to beat another dev to the punch, you don't usually see any info, much like boot-loader unlocks, rooting of a certain phone etc.. i.e when there is a bounty and team blahblah looks like they gonna take the glory, BANG! suddenly there's a solution that said dev was already working on secretly but wasn't planing on releasing any time soon but since there's competition, kinda thing. Know what I mean?
SuperSU is going to be a much higher priority for him to get going reliably with twrp and the new partition layout.
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SuperSU is going to be a much higher priority for him to get going reliably with twrp and the new partition layout.
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Hey just curious what you mean by this. I know that TWRP has some bugs but I thought everything with SuperSU was worked out
I'm thinking they are still working on having them coexist without one wiping the other
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I'm thinking they are still working on having them coexist without one wiping the other
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No they work fine, especially SuperSU. TWRP is in alpha but works for installing and most other things but backup and restore does not yet.
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I'm thinking they are still working on having them coexist without one wiping the other
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Wow, that was like week number one.
You're waaaaaay behind on updates.
Lol then we should get on chain fires case
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SuperSU is going to be a much higher priority for him to get going reliably with twrp and the new partition layout.
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What? SuperSU working perfectly with twrp. As others said twrp still in alpha and some features are iffy, but SuperSU is solid.
Without Flashfire, how do we install a new OTA update if we are rooted? What's the proper/safe procedure?
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Without Flashfire, how do we install a new OTA update if we are rooted? What's the proper/safe procedure?
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Are you verizon?
Because if you're verizon then add Verizon to your profile so people can appropriately address your questions.
And add your freaking state/country while you're at it. :good:
CZ Eddie said:
Are you verizon?
Because if you're verizon then add Verizon to your profile so people can appropriately address your questions.
And add your freaking state/country while you're at it. :good:
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My apologies. T-Mobile, US - added to profile. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Without Flashfire, how do we install a new OTA update if we are rooted? What's the proper/safe procedure?
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You can sideload the update via ADB supposedly.
I've never used that method though.
I just flash the entire update on top of my old OS using flashboot and my guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/info-how-restored-to-stock-soft-t3494478
Make sure to remove the -w from the script if you don't want your old data/apps wiped.
Then re-root your phone afterwards.
Nothing to worry about there if it's not a Verizon phone.
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Without Flashfire, how do we install a new OTA update if we are rooted? What's the proper/safe procedure?
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I do it like in this guide http://www.droid-life.com/2013/02/1...date-a-nexus-without-root-or-custom-recovery/
Very helpful, thanks guys. I did it and it worked - ran flash-all with -w removed. I wonder though if there's any downside to doing this that may not have been identified yet, such as extra space being taken up or diminished performance (even if negligible) possibly due to some duplication of data or something like that.
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Very helpful, thanks guys. I did it and it worked - ran flash-all with -w removed. I wonder though if there's any downside to doing this that may not have been identified yet, such as extra space being taken up or diminished performance (even if negligible) possibly due to some duplication of data or something like that.
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No, no downside at all. Flash all without the -w is how most people do it. It could even be argued that it is better.
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IK this question was already asked, but is there an s7 active root. If not, will it ever come out?
I can root it for you just shoot me a message wont take 10 minutes to do you will need a computer
In a previous thread he said he did everything the same way as the regular S7 in a reply to a post of mine. Now he's saying that he doesn't remember exactly but will do it for you remotely. Something funny going on here.
pside15 said:
In a previous thread he said he did everything the same way as the regular S7 in a reply to a post of mine. Now he's saying that he doesn't remember exactly but will do it for you remotely. Something funny going on here.
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Should I trust him?
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Should I trust him?
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Don't know to be honest. I just thought it was kinda strange that he said one thing at first but then was saying something totally different and wanting to root people's devices remotely. Also, it's a brand new xda account, only has 10 posts. That last part may mean nothing but just something that stuck out to me.
So is there root for the active or not?
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So is there root for the active or not?
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Yes, but there is only a 50% success rate and there is chance to brick the phone. Wait a month or so for a stable version
not sure where you got 50% success rate ?!..
dont think anyones bricked there phone as yet !..
just follow the other thread above this one !
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So is there root for the active or not?
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Check out this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3473649
Sent from S7 Active using MultiCam Black Tapatalk.
Anybody get successful root on most up to date ota update?
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Anybody get successful root on most up to date ota update?
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Yes, I was able to update via OTA to PL1 and root. There are a few others who rooted successfully on this firmware as well.
Is there a way to root without PC. I googled it but what I found was almost a year old so I wasn't sure if anything has changed.
UnicornHub said:
Is there a way to root without PC. I googled it but what I found was almost a year old so I wasn't sure if anything has changed.
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Nope. You need a pc to unlock the bootloader so you can then root your device. Sorry man.
Badger50 said:
Nope. You need a pc to unlock the bootloader so you can then root your device. Sorry man.
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Dang ok. I saw the all in one toolbox's are those stable and do they work well? If not what's the best easiest root method
UnicornHub said:
Dang ok. I saw the all in one toolbox's are those stable and do they work well? If not what's the best easiest root method
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I've never used a toolkit. I prefer the manual method with my pc and fastboot commands. Here's a great guide to help you on your way :good:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-2-xl/how-to/guide-unlock-flash-root-pixel-2-xl-t3702418
Yes knowing how to do it manually is the best way typically I've tried a few all in ones and some reason usually have issues also some make it too easy to mess it up if I don't know what you are doing and hey inpatient
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gjkrisa said:
Yes knowing how to do it manually is the best way typically I've tried a few all in ones and some reason usually have issues also some make it too easy to mess it up if I don't know what you are doing and hey inpatient
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I'm pretty sure that even with one click root methods, you'll still need an unlocked bootloader.
Yeah true
xunholyx said:
I'm pretty sure that even with one click root methods, you'll still need an unlocked bootloader.
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Don't rely on the "AIO" Toolkits or the "One Click Root" Toolkits. I do appreciate the developers' effort they put in these toolkits to make people's life easier however many times they are outdated and don't work as they should and are just causing headache. Use Fastboot and ADB and nothing can go wrong! If something does, well... There are so many extremely nice people here who are willing to help you out, answer your questions and bring your phone back to life! Khm... @Badger50 just to mention one! Khm...
True, with oneclick root you must still have an unlocked bootloader otherwise i won't work.