I just purchased a nvidia shield TV (not pro) and want to root the device so that I can use a couple of apps (the main one being airdroid/airmirror). At this point, I'm not looking to do much more than that. I've searched and found a LOT of info on rooting the device, but I'm now confused on which option I should use. The developer images suggest they're pre-rooted so I thought that was an option but there are a lot of folks using other methods that include twrp, magisk, etc. and I'm not sure what is necessary .
I'd appreciate some opinion on the EASIEST way to root the device.
Thanks
Leather_Lips said:
I just purchased a nvidia shield TV (not pro) and want to root the device so that I can use a couple of apps (the main one being airdroid/airmirror). At this point, I'm not looking to do much more than that. I've searched and found a LOT of info on rooting the device, but I'm now confused on which option I should use. The developer images suggest they're pre-rooted so I thought that was an option but there are a lot of folks using other methods that include twrp, magisk, etc. and I'm not sure what is necessary .
I'd appreciate some opinion on the EASIEST way to root the device.
Thanks
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I always used twrp and magisk. Worked always for me. You can try to install only magisk/supersu app and check if the pre-root is recognized.
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First I was suprised I didn't see a Q&A stickied for some of these.
Now considering there are threads with the [ROOT} tag I do assume rooting is possible.
1. Is it possible if I were to buy a new firestick now? (apple and consoles and amazon's fire tablet have different generations or whatever you want to call them, usually with the newer ones being either impossible or nigh impossible to root/jb/mod etc., and that is what I am asking about here)
2. Why would you root it? {I understand rooting is fun and quite useful for my phone but considering how different my usage habits will be on the firestick vs the phone I am wondering if I would actually get use out of it. So I guess what I am morely asking here is what general benefits will I get out of this (ad removal/different tv aps etc.)
3. Has unfortunately been forgotten since I decided to focus on the other 2 and clarify (or try) what I was asking.
Please read everything!
1. Yes you can root the latest Fire TV stick with an app called Kingroot, no recovery system or rom is available "yet", but it is highly possible in the very near future this is gonna happen with thanks from our local Dev in the fire tv forums "rbox", unlocking a bootloader is probably never gonna happen, if you are thinking of doing this I rooted mine with Kingroot 4.1 or I've been told you can also do this with the latest version too (but don't quote me to that), if you do decide to root please think carefully first & if all goes well which it should (fingers crossed), please don't think about using the app Super Sume to swap/replace the Kingroot Su for Chainfires Super Su, a lot of people have bricked there device doing this removal/swap method & failed (you have been warned!)
2. You can modify/custom your system settings (if that floats your boat?), debloat/delete system apps If you wish? Put a working Adblocker on your Fire Stick? You could even put Xposed framework on it too (but I would advice You to only do this once & if the stick gets a working recovery then You can play around adding custom settings & other stuff by adding Modules to Xposed? Add Busybox & add other Rooted apps too? Have more control in general with your Fire Tv Stick.
3. Yes or No or possibly Maybe or Never depending on what question 3 was ment to be? Haha
Just check in the forums here for Kingroot & or look over at AftvNews web site for a guide on installing root via Kingroot on your stick. & if you do root don't forget to block updates to Amazon afterwards, that's also in a guide at AftvNews Web site.
Good luck
Hope this helps & if so press that thanks button
Hello everyone
I would like to root my new 5T but I have no idea where to start. Rooting is new to me so I would really appreciate it if someone could explain it to me.
I've noticed that there are alot of different ROMS available, I have no idea what the difference is between all of them and which one would be the best for me.
I'm not looking for the most complex one out there. I'm from the Netherlands so it's a bit hard for me to understand all the topics on this forum and to explain myself correctly.
All help is much appreciated! :good:
Start here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3704592
Pyntux said:
Start here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3704592
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Thanks! I'll have a look at that.
I read somewhere that some apps won't work on a rooted device such as Pokemon Go and that you have to install something in order for them to work. Could someone explain this?
Some apps won't work if rooted. Your options are to either not use that app or try hiding root with Magisk (one of phone apps that manages root access). If you use SuperSU for root access or have XPosed installed, then your only option is to not use the Pokemon Go (or whatever app was giving you trouble).
Hi, i have a Samsung J3 and want to get root access to the device. I keep finding all of these dodgy apps that are think are pretty much recommended malware and come with loads of unauthorised apps for Bitcoin and other undesirable apps.
I attempted root on another device and although I didn't do it, I found something that could root via PC which didn't require these dodgy apps, but I can't recall what it was and I can't find anything else in a quick search which seems remotely helpful.
I have enabled developer mode and put it into debugging mode, tried Kingroot, but the device immediately recomends I unistall it and one click root wants me to pay, which i don't think I have to in order to root the device.
Any hints and tips would be great, thanks in advance.
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Hi, i have a Samsung J3 and want to get root access to the device...
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I don't have this device but, I believe that one or both of the following threads should be helpful for what you are looking for that's specific to your device. Don't be afraid to ask for some member guidance within one of them.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3625601
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3572083
Good Luck!
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I DO NOT provide support via PM unless asked/requested by myself. PLEASE keep it in the threads where everyone can share.
That all looks much more familiar, I had actually tried using Odin, TWRP and Supersu but keep getting fails in Odin - mainly because of several details missing from tutorials, but that one you just shared seems to have a few filled holes for other tutorials, so I am hopeful.
Short advice on rooting.
All da rooting apps I know are not malware!
KingRoot
Towelroot
One Click Root
KingoRoot
I know the J 3 can be rooted soo...
If one rooting app does not work don't get frustrated.
(Try some more or look up a tut for your exact phone)
Do not just rush and install a bunch of crap.
Be careful the apps you install, are compatible and would not brick your device.
When you root be sure to install a Custom recovery like twrp or cwm (Clock Work Mod)
If you manage to some how screw up your device please search a unbrick tool or guide
or use custom recovery to reset device and restore it to a previous version.
Use titanium backup to serve as a backup maker on your device to restore when something goes down.
If you root your phone, a good thing to have (not needed) is an SD card.
They can be used with the features of rooting.
Farewell Friend, If you need anymore help contact me at [email protected]
Hi guys, I have been working with mobile dev [iOS, Android] for 8 years.
Now wanting to get into rooting.
I want to root manually some Chinese devices I have.
I have programmed in Linux, I'm no kernel hacker, but I have done C and assembly programming before also
I got adb access, on my Chinese device, but now need to get it rooted, I have been reading a lot, but don't know where to start to find the way to accomplish it.
I would like to learn to do it, but don't mind paying someone with more experience to help me make the process faster.
So are there any resources that help me in my quest for rooting from scratch?
Where to find someone to hire to mentor me/ help me in the process?
Thank you very much, and happy that this forum exists!
generally, the main way to root your device is to install a custom recovery and a su manager.
the generally acknowledge custom recoveries are CWM (clockworkmod) and TWRP (teamwin recovery project). SU managers are SuperSU and Magisk.
in order to root a device, the steps (for Qualcomm, afaik) are generally:
1. unlock bootloader
2. flash custom recovery
3. install SU
However, the complications come in many factors. First , you have to determine what SoC is your device running. Qualcomm, Mediatek, Exynos are the main players. Next, it depends on whether the manufacturer allows root. Offhand, Google and Oppo are comparatively root-friendly. HTC, Huawei, Vivo, Realme (what i heard) are not root-friendly. You have to find out if your device supports rooting. If not, did anyone create root solutions for your specific device. A lot of research is needed in this step.
Lastly, so far, those applications such as KingRoot, KingoRoot etc. are all fakes. I've never had a device that was successfully rooted by these apps. And whatever websites that tell you "easy way root, without pc, KingRoot, KingoRoot, yada yada" are mostly cut and paste from other devices/pages/sites. Basically, don't waste your time trying them out. They (the websites) are pretty much fakes.
Hello,
I recently started using Moto G6 Play, and am wondering now what is the best and easiest option for root. I searched a bit on the forum and found one thread for root that includes unlocking bootloader and is more complicated than some info i have found on google - rooting with KingoRoot without pc (if that's even possible).
Device info: XT1922-3, 3/32gb
Build number: OPPS27.91-177-2
Android 8, latest security patches, available 9 Pie update.
Soo, my question is - Will methdos like KingoRoot work because that will suit just fine for me since i do not want to flash anything extra, but only debloat and optimize stock rom? And i suppose my bootloader is locked because when i power up with volume down + power it says oem_locked so thats another reason for pcless root.
Anyone can help?
petar_markovic said:
Hello,
I recently started using Moto G6 Play, and am wondering now what is the best and easiest option for root. I searched a bit on the forum and found one thread for root that includes unlocking bootloader and is more complicated than some info i have found on google - rooting with KingoRoot without pc (if that's even possible).
Device info: XT1922-3, 3/32gb
Build number: OPPS27.91-177-2
Android 8, latest security patches, available 9 Pie update.
Soo, my question is - Will methdos like KingoRoot work because that will suit just fine for me since i do not want to flash anything extra, but only debloat and optimize stock rom? And i suppose my bootloader is locked because when i power up with volume down + power it says oem_locked so thats another reason for pcless root.
Anyone can help?
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DONT USE KINGO ROOT. For one you have to unlock the bootloader anyway so you can root please just use my guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/g6-play/how-to/guide-t3929928 to avoid screwing up your phone with any root like KINGO root. You have come on here asking what the preferred method is and over 5,000 people are using my guide lol so my guide is the preferred. You need all that in order to pass play store safety net if you even want be able to download alot of games or if you download the apks the game won't load and KINGO root 100% fails safety net checks to make sure your passing it
ninjakira said:
DONT USE KINGO ROOT. For one you have to unlock the bootloader anyway so you can root please just use my guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/g6-play/how-to/guide-t3929928 to avoid screwing up your phone with any root like KINGO root. You have come on here asking what the preferred method is and over 5,000 people are using my guide lol so my guide is the preferred. You need all that in order to pass play store safety net if you even wont be able to download alot of games or if you download the apks the game won't load and KINGO root 100% fails safety net checks to make sure your passing it
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Hi, thanks for quick response,
Well yea, i gave up on KingoRoot after some researching that it might not be safest thing to use. But it seemed pretty handy for my situation. And yes i saw your guide and considered it as option but didnt really find any more reliable threads (maybe i didnt search long enough tho). Btw, as i noticed you method requires unlocked bootloader so if you have some thread available about it throw it here if you can, if not thanks anyways.
Regards
petar_markovic said:
Hi, thanks for quick response,
Well yea, i gave up on KingoRoot after some researching that it might not be safest thing to use. But it seemed pretty handy for my situation. And yes i saw your guide and considered it as option but didnt really find any more reliable threads (maybe i didnt search long enough tho). Btw, as i noticed you method requires unlocked bootloader so if you have some thread available about it throw it here if you can, if not thanks anyways.
Regards
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The link for unlocking it is in the guide...... Just read the guide. And my guide is plenty reliable on here you just have to read it.....
petar_markovic said:
Hi, thanks for quick response,
Well yea, i gave up on KingoRoot after some researching that it might not be safest thing to use. But it seemed pretty handy for my situation. And yes i saw your guide and considered it as option but didnt really find any more reliable threads (maybe i didnt search long enough tho). Btw, as i noticed you method requires unlocked bootloader so if you have some thread available about it throw it here if you can, if not thanks anyways.
Regards
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It's not an option, it's THE WAY. It's how to root.
Unlock bootloader, flash TWRP, use TWRP to flash encryption disabler and magisk.
Systemless root is the way now. Root is in the boot.img now. One click roots are dead.
The end
ninjakira said:
The link for unlocking it is in the guide...... Just read the guide. And my guide is plenty reliable on here you just have to read it.....
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Ok, i will post an update on how it went if i actually decide to root.
madbat99 said:
It's not an option, it's THE WAY. It's how to root.
Unlock bootloader, flash TWRP, use TWRP to flash encryption disabler and magisk.
Systemless root is the way now. Root is in the boot.img now. One click roots are dead.
The end
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Got it.