After I switched to this phone, I miss the root possibilities, I miss playing around with ROMs (I killed my old, really old phone #android 4.3, but it was fun).
Which one is the best option? (I don't want to kill this phone).
- The one click rootapps on android?
+ Kingroot
+ Kingoroot
+ Oneclickroot
+ Other...
(And after installing one of them, I will install SuperSU)
- The one click root applications on the pc?
+ iSkysoft toolbox
+ Kingo
+ Other...
- Installing a flash zip with my pc?
- Other options?
I used some of them with my old phones. Which one you prefer?
The best method is to unlock your bootloader, install TWRP and than flash Magisk
You should only use Magisk (downloaded from the official XDA thread, and flashed via TWRP), and nothing else. Maybe there are some new, opensource root managers but Magisk is the best ATM, and you should stay away from the new versions of SuperSU, a chinese company bought it from Chainfire and now they developing it.
iamnotstanley said:
You should only use Magisk (downloaded from the official XDA thread, and flashed via TWRP), and nothing else. Maybe there are some new, opensource root managers but Magisk is the best ATM, and you should stay away from the new versions of SuperSU, a chinese company bought it from Chainfire and now they developing it.
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Really thanks! I didn't know that SuperSu was taken over.
first unlock the bootloader, then install twrp (i used adb with my computer) and finally flash magisk.
i tried loads of one click root app and none worked.
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I can see from the questions that you can flash SuperSU and get root without installing a custom recovery on the One Mini but is this possible to do on the LG G3?
I've searched and I can't come up with anything.
I want to root simply to remove apps so I don't want to install CWM/TWRP as having a custom recovery annoys the HELL out of me. I don't understand why a custom recovery is needed? Can't the one that comes with the phone do everything those can?
IMO, they are just there cause they look prettier. LOL
Anyway, I have the T-Mobile G3. I had it rooted but unrooted to install latest update (that was hell, turned out my drivers were not updated). I used PurpleDrake last time but it installed TWRP and as I said, I don't want TWRP.
Any ideas?
Good question! Bumping this for you as I'm interested too!
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DudeThatsErin said:
I can see from the questions that you can flash SuperSU and get root without installing a custom recovery on the One Mini but is this possible to do on the LG G3?
I've searched and I can't come up with anything.
I want to root simply to remove apps so I don't want to install CWM/TWRP as having a custom recovery annoys the HELL out of me. I don't understand why a custom recovery is needed? Can't the one that comes with the phone do everything those can?
IMO, they are just there cause they look prettier. LOL
Anyway, I have the T-Mobile G3. I had it rooted but unrooted to install latest update (that was hell, turned out my drivers were not updated). I used PurpleDrake last time but it installed TWRP and as I said, I don't want TWRP.
Any ideas?
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Good question! Bumping this for you as I'm interested too!
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I have the T-Mobile G3 as well. I rooted and got Supersu way before installing TWRP! It's possible. TWRP is a custom recovery that allows you to backup your entire phone (including software) in case you make a mistake. It also allows you to "flash" things to your phone. It has a lot of features and is needed to install a custom ROM or update that custom ROM.
You don't need it, but I would suggest it highly. The ability to backup everything is a must when you're doing something to your phone. It essentially prevents you from bricking your phone -- which I did. However, I made a full backup before deleting everything, so all I did was go into TWRP and undo the bricking by restoring a backup.
You can root your phone without a custom recovery. Then you can go into the play store and download SuperSu, then you can download Titanium Backup to remove the bloatware. A custom recovery isn't needed for any of this.
Nvidia makes pre-rooted stock ROMs available via their website. You'll have to register for access, but it makes life lots easier this way. I don't know if this factory pre-rooted ROM supports OTAs, and if it does accept an OTA if it will cause loss of Root, but if you have access to the Developer site, you can always flash another pre-rooted ROM version as they become available.
https://developer.nvidia.com/shield-developer-os-images
For those who prefer a more stock system, but want some measure of control, I wanted to pass along that I was able to install Xposed, Xprivacy, TiBu and ES File Explorer to this ROM. I had to download and reapply SuperSU and allow it to relaunch/install via TWRP, but all's well.
I did this by flashing Zulu's full Android ROM first, installing some utilities, then flashing the Nvidia OEM system partition on top of it. Some apps appear on the SATV screen (ES, Xprivacy) others do not (TiBu, Xposed installer) but I'm sure there's a way to get the icons to appear.
In any event, for those who prefer the stock Nvidia look & feel, along with their installed apps, this is at least one way to get it done.
Hi there,
my shield is on stock now with several apps on it.
How can I flash without losing my data? Is it enough to NOT flash the userdata?
THX
Chaos
Hi there,
gonna answer myself.
As my bootloader was not unlocked the system got wiped anyways while unlocking it.
After that I installed the system as suggested by nvidia and restored my backup.
Concerning the root: From what I could see it is rooted for adb only. So apps don't gain root.
I ended up installing root via twrp, no imho no real advantage using the developer image.
THX
Chaos
BillTheCat said:
Nvidia makes pre-rooted stock ROMs available via their website. You'll have to register for access, but it makes life lots easier this way. I don't know if this factory pre-rooted ROM supports OTAs, and if it does accept an OTA if it will cause loss of Root, but if you have access to the Developer site, you can always flash another pre-rooted ROM version as they become available.
https://developer.nvidia.com/shield-open-source
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I have a question, where do you find pre-root load in below link?
I only find Open source and recovery image.
you mean to modify Open source and build pre-root load?
https://developer.nvidia.com/shield-open-source
https://developer.nvidia.com/shield-developer-os-images
BillTheCat said:
https://developer.nvidia.com/shield-developer-os-images
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thanks
hardwarechaos said:
Hi there,
gonna answer myself.
As my bootloader was not unlocked the system got wiped anyways while unlocking it.
After that I installed the system as suggested by nvidia and restored my backup.
Concerning the root: From what I could see it is rooted for adb only. So apps don't gain root.
I ended up installing root via twrp, no imho no real advantage using the developer image.
THX
Chaos
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Have you installed SuperSu and tested it with various apps?
Im debating installing this image instead of starting all over to root the "real" way.
hardwarechaos said:
As my bootloader was not unlocked the system got wiped anyways while unlocking it.
Concerning the root: From what I could see it is rooted for adb only. So apps don't gain root.
I ended up installing root via twrp, no imho no real advantage using the developer image
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Ditto here. Now that you've posted, it confirms what I experienced. At first, I thought I had made a mistake.
Tyler27 said:
Have you installed SuperSu and tested it with various apps?
Im debating installing this image instead of starting all over to root the "real" way.
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Here's what I did.
Unlock bootloader (fastboot oem unlock - easy enough!)
Flash the Nvidia 2.1 ROM to ensure stock condition (I used the 'rooted' Dev edition, but I doubt it matters)
Reboot bootloader
Flash TWRP
Reboot bootloader (to reinitialize partitions)
Flash SuperSU, Xposed
Reboot into system, sideload ES File Explorer, Xprivacy, TiBu
Hi
Tyler27 said:
Have you installed SuperSu and tested it with various apps?
Im debating installing this image instead of starting all over to root the "real" way.
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After I saw that the developer image was root for adb only, I flashed twrp recovery and installed SuperSU via twrp.
So right now I don't see any benefit over the "standard image with root".
IMHO if you have adb root there should be a way to install it via adb too, but I could not find one and didn't want to mess around with installing the SuperSU files manually.
THX
Chaos
hardwarechaos said:
After I saw that the developer image was root for adb only, I flashed twrp recovery and installed SuperSU via twrp.
So right now I don't see any benefit over the "standard image with root".
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Agreed - turns out the Dev images are no real benefit. I found that installing TWRP, rebooting the bootloader, entering recovery and then flashing SuperSU works like a champ.
Anyone else having trouble flashing system and userdata? Keeps saying FAILED (Remote: data too large)
BillTheCat said:
For those who prefer a more stock system, but want some measure of control, I wanted to pass along that I was able to install Xposed, Xprivacy, TiBu and ES File Explorer to this ROM. I had to download and reapply SuperSU and allow it to relaunch/install via TWRP, but all's well.
I did this by flashing Zulu's full Android ROM first, installing some utilities, then flashing the Nvidia OEM system partition on top of it. Some apps appear on the SATV screen (ES, Xprivacy) others do not (TiBu, Xposed installer) but I'm sure there's a way to get the icons to appear.
In any event, for those who prefer the stock Nvidia look & feel, along with their installed apps, this is at least one way to get it done.
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I'm on Zulu full with Amazon video working. Any idea if I go to stock rooted will that knock out the Amazon video?
jweaks said:
I'm on Zulu full with Amazon video working. Any idea if I go to stock rooted will that knock out the Amazon video?
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Yes it will kill amazon video.
BillTheCat said:
Ditto here. Now that you've posted, it confirms what I experienced. At first, I thought I had made a mistake.
Here's what I did.
Unlock bootloader (fastboot oem unlock - easy enough!)
Flash the Nvidia 2.1 ROM to ensure stock condition (I used the 'rooted' Dev edition, but I doubt it matters)
Reboot bootloader
Flash TWRP
Reboot bootloader (to reinitialize partitions)
Flash SuperSU, Xposed
Reboot into system, sideload ES File Explorer, Xprivacy, TiBu
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how did you flash TWRP to Nvidia through adb?? or through recovery on the Nvidia.....been reading to much can't comprehend...thanks dill
dillfever said:
how did you flash TWRP to Nvidia through adb?? or through recovery on the Nvidia.....been reading to much can't comprehend...thanks dill
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can close this got er all done.......dill
hardwarechaos said:
Concerning the root: From what I could see it is rooted for adb only. So apps don't gain root.
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Hello,
Same result for me.
I've just received my Shield, I've followed the instructions given on the developers web page. I have an up-to-date 3.0.0 version, but applications don't have the root authorisations (tested with ES File Explorer).
I think I'll use the TWRP method...
i download 3.0 rooted version it came a zip with all files on it on nvidia shield.com tutorial said just ento bootloader and type comand flash-all.bat and gualahhh! but try like 1000 times and always said null error message and force close adb
can some one tell what im doing wrong please and thanks people!
bye the way gamestop its selling shield tv for 100bucks so for those who want another its the right time to get one
Not trying to start drama here at all, but what steps would I need to go through in order to get off of Zulu's full Android 5.1 and on to this? I see he's gone through and deleted all of the posts detailing the process of how to install his ROMs so now I don't even know the steps that I took back in August to install that ROM in the first place. My Shield is having a very strange problem where it stutters hard every 60 seconds or so and I want to go back to stock or something vaguely stock just in case I have to RMA this thing.
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Not trying to start drama here at all, but what steps would I need to go through in order to get off of Zulu's full Android 5.1 and on to this? I see he's gone through and deleted all of the posts detailing the process of how to install his ROMs so now I don't even know the steps that I took back in August to install that ROM in the first place. My Shield is having a very strange problem where it stutters hard every 60 seconds or so and I want to go back to stock or something vaguely stock just in case I have to RMA this thing.
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to remove zulu rom this is easy.
just go to nvidia site and get the complete factory images for your shield.
it will come with a guide on how to flash your shield with them.
it will delete everything in your shield and it will be stock like brand new.
then you can root it if you want or install a different rom.
hey guys. Used FlashFire to update my Nexus 5X on 7.0 from the August security patch to the September patch while I was rooted with TWRP and SuperSU. These(http://imgur.com/6vdirwR) are the settings I used, but I still lost root. Lost root and TWRP, and I'm wondering whether there is a safe way to flash TWRP + SuperSU on the phone itself, without using a PC?
My bootloader is still unlocked, fortunately.
Aetheryx said:
hey guys. Used FlashFire to update my Nexus 5X on 7.0 from the August security patch to the September patch while I was rooted with TWRP and SuperSU. These(http://imgur.com/6vdirwR) are the settings I used, but I still lost root. Lost root and TWRP, and I'm wondering whether there is a safe way to flash TWRP + SuperSU on the phone itself, without using a PC?
My bootloader is still unlocked, fortunately.
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I still don't think any other method exists then fishing through fastboot. Some system exploits may be available but why not fastboot?
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I still don't think any other method exists then fishing through fastboot. Some system exploits may be available but why not fastboot?
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I don't have a USB-C to USB-A cable and I don't need one for anything other than using fastboot. So I'd be spending like 15 Euro for root because I wouldn't really have any other use for it.
Aetheryx said:
I don't have a USB-C to USB-A cable and I don't need one for anything other than using fastboot. So I'd be spending like 15 Euro for root because I wouldn't really have any other use for it.
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I use this (link) , I hardly got it for $5. Just pick it up, there are times you can't avoid connecting your device to pc.
Give kingo root a go (I dont like it as it installs their root management app but still).
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I use this (link) , I hardly got it for $5. Just pick it up, there are times you can't avoid connecting your device to pc.
Give kingo root a go (I dont like it as it installs their root management app but still).
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I don't live in America, so no amazon. The cheapest USB A to C cable I could find on an online webshop was 14.95. I've also tried kingo root, but after I use it I get an error code(0x1C4D58). A friend recommended me to install Kingo root, use it and TWRP manager to install TWRP, remove kingo root and then flash supersu.
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I don't live in America, so no amazon. The cheapest USB A to C cable I could find on an online webshop was 14.95. I've also tried kingo root, but after I use it I get an error code(0x1C4D58). A friend recommended me to install Kingo root, use it and TWRP manager to install TWRP, remove kingo root and then flash supersu.
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Then unfortunately, your stuck with it.
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Then unfortunately, your stuck with it.
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I have an unlocked bootloader but I accidentally flashed the stock recovery when going back to stock Oreo for the September updates (the fixes made it look a lot better). Is there an app I can use to install TWRP or install root?
I've seen posts instructing how to root via SuperSu and Magisk; I know those methods have to be done a certain way because of the partition system. But I have not seen any posts about Kingroot. Would it work the successfully? I imagine it going like this:
1) root with Kingroot
2) boot to TWRP via ADB
3) flash TWRP
4) flash SuperSU if desired
Or
4) if desired, flash a kernel, flash Magisk, flash TWRP again
5) boot to system, uninstall Kingroot
Does that sound right? Would Kingroot even work to begin with?
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I've seen posts instructing how to root via SuperSu and Magisk; I know those methods have to be done a certain way because of the partition system. But I have not seen any posts about Kingroot. Would it work the successfully? I imagine it going like this:
1) root with Kingroot
2) boot to TWRP via ADB
3) flash TWRP
4) flash SuperSU if desired
Or
4) if desired, flash a kernel, flash Magisk, flash TWRP again
5) boot to system, uninstall Kingroot
Does that sound right? Would Kingroot even work to begin with?
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Why use kingroot? Remove the first step and you basically have hot to flash su..
pcriz said:
Why use kingroot? Remove the first step and you basically have hot to flash su..
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True, but if you happen to want to root while away from a computer it could be useful.
In any case, it was simply a curiosity about whether it would even work at all. I doubt I'd ever use Kingroot for my Pixel.
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True, but if you happen to want to root while away from a computer it could be useful.
In any case, it was simply a curiosity about whether it would even work at all. I doubt I'd ever use Kingroot for my Pixel.
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Oh okay. I was just curious. I haven't tried kingroot but since rooting requires patching the boot.img and I don't know if you can do that while booted into the OS I'd say no. I am only assuming how kingroot works but again whatever the solution it needs to be able to make changes to the boot.img without already having root privs.
The closest solution I would see is having twrp already loaded.
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Oh okay. I was just curious. I haven't tried kingroot but since rooting requires patching the boot.img and I don't know if you can do that while booted into the OS I'd say no. I am only assuming how kingroot works but again whatever the solution it needs to be able to make changes to the boot.img without already having root privs.
The closest solution I would see is having twrp already loaded.
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This makes sense. Thanks
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Even if it did work it wouldn't work the way you are describing. King Root basically acts like malware and refuses to give root privileges to any app that interferes with its functioning. Adaway won't work with King Root because adware is part of the King Root program. You also wouldn't be able to install SU while King Root is on your phone. King Root will actively prevent you from installing any other root program. People used to be able to do what you describe but King Root was updated to prevent you from installing SU.
i tried to install SuperSu, including the sr5 version, and get caught in the google logo, plus ss will no longer be updated. after unlocking the bootloader, installing twrp are there any tips on installing magisk? i am also unsure on what flashing the "stock rom" is about. is that the oem, custom rom or either. i am mostly looking for the su function but root would be ok to. thanks
dr1445 said:
i tried to install SuperSu, including the sr5 version, and get caught in the google logo, plus ss will no longer be updated. after unlocking the bootloader, installing twrp are there any tips on installing magisk? i am also unsure on what flashing the "stock rom" is about. is that the oem, custom rom or either. i am mostly looking for the su function but root would be ok to. thanks
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Your best bet would be to do some more reading "new one".... While your misunderstanding of the relation between root and su have me thinking that you are not ready to root yet. On a serious note, Magisk is a excellent alternative for SuperSu. Head over to the Magisk forums and read up for more info.
being a user not developer, i have no intention to modify software code, there for i do not require root. su is useful to run certain apps, like twrp manager to grant permissions. i like the linux sudo command better on my pc, but that is just one operators opinion and my not even be feasible on google firmware. i got into this with a nex 4 wanting to get onboard with ubuntu phone to ditch all the commercial and media bloat. since i had the nex 4 as a development phone why not try a custom rom and update to 7.1? after a few go rounds i got 14.1 installed. my adventures with the nex 5x and 6p and SuperSU both lead to a bricked phone, which i learned to get operational. basically nothing ventured nothing gained.
su is the command used to gain root access. If you've installed either SuperSU or Magisk you have rooted your device.
The current Magisk works well on the current Oreo image for the Nexus 5X. The bonus is that you can use apps that refuse to work if they think the device is rooted.
dr1445 said:
i tried to install SuperSu, including the sr5 version, and get caught in the google logo, plus ss will no longer be updated. after unlocking the bootloader, installing twrp are there any tips on installing magisk? i am also unsure on what flashing the "stock rom" is about. is that the oem, custom rom or either. i am mostly looking for the su function but root would be ok to. thanks
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For me, stock 8.1, sr5 works. Stock rom is oem, but it doesn't have to be the whole oem, you can have a stock rom and twrp, so basically system and the kernel remain stock but recovery can be something other than stock, and so on...
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