Firstly, Ive tried to search all over for this answer and didnt find anything. If this is a re-post I apologize.
AT&T seems to have removed the ability to enable unknown sources from the X10 under the settings -> applications menu.
Does anyone know how to enable unknown sources another way?
Thanks
Perhaps this will be a simpler question to answer: Is there a way to flash the phone without access to the unknown sources button?
You have to unbrand your AT&T. Below is a guide on how to do it. You will also update to Android 2.1, and you will be ready for the 2.3.3 Gingerbread update in Q2 - Q3 2011.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
Actually you dont have to theres a way using root explorer and sqlite editor i dont know the link keep searchin through the forums
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superoneclick has an option that says "allow non market apps"
This is what I remember when I still had my X10 with the AT&T Android 1.6 build.
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You'll have to root your phone and install Root Explorer & Sqlite Editor first.
In Root Explorer, go to /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/ and edit the settings.db file. Then in Sqlite Editor, select the "secure" table, and update the value of 'install_nonmarket_apps' from 0 to 1, and save. Exit out of all the apps and reboot your phone.
Although you still won't see 'Unknown sources' in Settings > Applications, installing non-market apps should work anyway.
I used the following as a guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773392
Above root 1.6 methods work, but might as well update to 2.1 and root with Flash Tool now, since AT&T is never going to do it. AND you'll be sure to get 2.3 Gingerbread from Sony Ericsson when available.
Is there a way to flash the phone without access to the unknown sources button?
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You don't need to worry about it when flashing. It won't affect it.
agentJBM said:
Above root 1.6 methods work, but might as well update to 2.1 and root with Flash Tool now, since AT&T is never going to do it. AND you'll be sure to get 2.3 Gingerbread from Sony Ericsson when available.
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+1 QFT
xdadevelopers1222 said:
This is what I remember when I still had my X10 with the AT&T Android 1.6 build.
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You'll have to root your phone and install Root Explorer & Sqlite Editor first.
In Root Explorer, go to /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/ and edit the settings.db file. Then in Sqlite Editor, select the "secure" table, and update the value of 'install_nonmarket_apps' from 0 to 1, and save. Exit out of all the apps and reboot your phone.
Although you still won't see 'Unknown sources' in Settings > Applications, installing non-market apps should work anyway.
I used the following as a guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773392
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Thanks for the help. The purpose of this is to debrand the phone and flash the generic global software. The flash tool (as im sure you all know) requires unknown sources to be on...
I will do this and then see if the flash tool works, thanks.
AyDee said:
You don't need to worry about it when flashing. It won't affect it.
Maybe that isnt the problem then.... Ive tried to flash the phone several times and keep getting the same message to turn on unknown sources and debugging
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pdasch02 said:
AyDee said:
You don't need to worry about it when flashing. It won't affect it.
Maybe that isnt the problem then.... Ive tried to flash the phone several times and keep getting the same message to turn on unknown sources and debugging
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That is a standard message that shows up after flashing. You need to turn on Unknown Sources and USB Debugging in order to root, optimise, and install xRecovery with Flash Tool.
Follow the guide I linked above, and it should answer all your questions.
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NM lol
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Did you try this guide to debranding and flashing your AT&T X10:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
I went through it and flashed the phone in about 10 minutes.
xdadevelopers1222 said:
Did you try this guide to debranding and flashing your AT&T X10:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
I went through it and flashed the phone in about 10 minutes.
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I went through another post similar to that before starting this thread...but im trying it again and it seems to be working.
I swear i didnt do anything differently, apparently i just needed to bug the shiz out of you guys haha
xdadevelopers1222 said:
Did you try this guide to debranding and flashing your AT&T X10:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1012380
I went through it and flashed the phone in about 10 minutes.
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Glad to hear that. That's my guide. ;-)
Holy F-word. Flashing to 2.1 worked ...united states english is not an option but that seems minor to me right now. You all must used some kind of magic to help me out here
THANK YOU!!!!!
'English (United States)' is an option, actually. It's at the top of the locale list.
pdasch02 said:
Firstly, Ive tried to search all over for this answer and didnt find anything. If this is a re-post I apologize.
AT&T seems to have removed the ability to enable unknown sources from the X10 under the settings -> applications menu.
Does anyone know how to enable unknown sources another way?
Thanks
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Root phone by UnlockRoot and install Non-Market Apps at Market then UnRoot phone by UnlockRoot and enjoy)
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Hello everybody!
I am starting this new thread to try compile a simple to follow and reasonably written complete guide for rooting an Xperia Neo 2.3.3. I am doing this because, although there are enough information and software on this forum and on the internet in general, these are not really structured and gathered in a way that a non-experienced user (a.k.a. "noob") can easily manage, and the process of rooting 2.3.3. is a bit more complicated than 2.3.2 with Gingerbreak for instance.
This guide is for Xperia Neo running Android 2.3.3 with locked bootloader. Other devices with 2.3.3. might be rooted in a similar fashion.
Update: 2.3.4. for the Neo is out. Everything here still works as described with the difference that you get the latest 2.3.4 when updating OTA.
WARNING: some users reported that after downgrading from 2.3.4 to 2.3.2 in order to root, the battery meter showed 0%. I am not yet aware of a solution to this problem. So beware if your Neo already has the latest version.
Warning: Neither myself, nor anyone else but YOU is responsible if you damage your phone in any way or lose any information after trying to root your phone by folowing this guide! Also note that your warranty will expire when you root. However, unrooting should be possible, in principle.
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1. Back up your data. You could do this using an app called Backup Master from the Android Market. Additionally, I had my contacts and calendar synchronized with my Google account. SMS messages were not properly backed up, but I didn't care about them anyway. If you do care, you might want to save them to your SD card, using the built-in option or just use another app. Also make sure your battery is at least half charged before starting.
2. Download FlashTool from here or directly here. Install it by simply unpacking it somewhere.
3. Download the generic firmware 2.3.2 from here or directly here. You do this because Gingerbreak (will come to that) uses a security vulnerability to gain root rights in 2.3.2. that has been fixed with the new 2.3.3. Extract the .ftf file from the .rar archive you just downloaded to the sub-folder "firmwares" of your Flashtools installation from step 2. (You might need WinRar for extracting)
4. Go to your Flashtool installation to the folder "drivers" and install ggsetup-2.2.0.10.exe. Download the USB drivers for your Neo from here. Unpack the contents of the archived folder "amd64" (if on Windows 64) or "i386" (if on Windows 32) to the folder "amd64" or "x86" respectively of the installation folder of Gordons Gate. The path might be something like "c:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Ericsson\Gordons Gate\". Run DPInst.exe to install the drivers.
Alternatively to this step, I think you could install the drivers by just installing PCCompanion and plugging in your phone, but I did it the hard way.
5. Run the file X10FlashTool.exe; click Flash; you should see the firmware you downloaded in step 3 in the appearing window if you extracted it correctly; click OK (I recommend you leave the option "wipe data" checked, although some users reported that it worked for them even without wiping the data); follow the instructions (note that the back button on the Neo is on the other side as pictured); the flashing should take no more than a couple of minutes; start your phone - this will take a bit longer the first time. If after the reboot the battery meter is showing 1%, shut down and take out the battery for a minute, then boot up again.
6. Get Gingerbreak from here of directly here. This is the exploit that actually roots the phone. Copy it to your phone and install. You can do this a number of ways. For example: install ES File Explorer from the Android Market, access your PC via WLAN with it and install it directly from there. You will be prompted to change the setting to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources in case you didn't change it already. Also allow USB-debugging in the same settings menu under "developer".
7. Run Gingerbreak and tap "root device". This shouldn't take more than a couple of minutes, although some users reported it taking hours. If it is taking very long, you might want to try inserting another SD card and repeating the attempt. When it's done, it will reboot. Now you have a rooted 2.3.2. You can check this by installing the app "root checker" from the Android Market. When you start "root checker" you will be asked by an app called "superuser" if you want to grant root access to this program. This "superuser" app was installed by Gingerbreak after rooting and manages which program has root permissions.
8. Now before doing anything, go to settings>info>software update> update now and get the new Android 2.3.3 OTA (= over the air, i.e. via WLAN or 3G). Do not do this via your PC, because you will unroot the phone. There have been a lot of problems reported with this step. If right after you tap "update now" you get the message "unable to connect" try shutting down, waiting a minute and booting up again or also try setting the date and time to the correct values, in case you have something like 01 Jan 1980. Other users said, it just took a lot of attempts before it worked and that the problem might be with the SonyEricsson servers... If after the update was downloaded you get some kind of error message like "cannot update" it might be because you did some changes to system files or possibly you used a non-original firmware in step 3.
After the update was done, check again for root access with the "root checker"
9. Restore the data you backed up in step 1 and enjoy.
Update: I managed to update to 2.3.4. Unfortunately I could not simply update OTA from my rooted 2.3.3. I kept getting an error message after downloading the update, probably because I had changed system files. So I did all the above steps again, with the difference that in step 8 I got the 2.3.4. from the SE server.
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Please click the Thanks button and/or reply to this post and write your own experience or suggestions/corrections.
A similar guide/tutorial/how-to has been posted before (Here). Perhaps not as detailed as yours but nonetheless, it's been done. And do give credit to the necessary people.
But good job on taking the time and writing this up. I'm sure a lot of Neo users will appreciate it.
Cheers!
xtacy! said:
A similar guide/tutorial/how-to has been posted before (Here). Perhaps not as detailed as yours but nonetheless, it's been done. And do give credit to the necessary people.
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Actually, I did link directly to the thread you wrote, because it was one of my starting points. And to be rigorous, the steps enumerated there are from here, but with the firmware for Neo. The real credit goes to the programmers of Gingerbreak, Flashtool etc.
Like I said, I was just gathering information and detailing them, I don't take credit for anything other than taking the time to write the post.
Yup, I had actually included that initially i.e. that most of us already know these steps from the original thread but then wanted to give you credit for doing what you did.
And when I said give credit where it is due, I meant the actual people behind the programs and kistigun for his tutorial.
guys after i root my neo according to this guide the ota firmware i get will be unbranded? right?
By the way thanks for the guide, i might use it one day after i gain more knowledge about those things...
If you've flashed the generic firmware, then yes, you would be unbranded BUT you will still be locked to your network until you purchase the unlock key.
Unbranding would remove all your network specific apps (part of bloatware).
marcindpol said:
guys after i root my neo according to this guide the ota firmware i get will be unbranded? right?
By the way thanks for the guide, i might use it one day after i gain more knowledge about those things...
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An OTA update won't remove the branding, but flashing will. It's what I describe in step 5.
I was just like you a couple of days ago, but I managed to learn all this over the weekend and did all I described here. (and a few things more ) Don't rush into it. Read everything coherent and helpful you can find first.
xtacy! said:
If you've flashed the generic firmware, then yes, you would be unbranded BUT you will still be locked to your network until you purchase the unlock key.
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Thanks for the info. I didn't have any network locks or branding on mine, but it's good to know that for future reference.
Vorsprung said:
An OTA update won't remove the branding, but flashing will. It's what I describe in step 5.
I was just like you a couple of days ago, but I managed to learn all this over the weekend and did all I described here. (and a few things more ) Don't rush into it. Read everything coherent and helpful you can find first.
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ok i think i understand now, but just to clarify:
if i flash generic (unbranded?) and then do the OTA or Pc Companion update, the update i get will also be unbranded?.
also will all the future updates be unbranded too?
Another question: since my neo is Irish Vodafone branded phone, which generic software i should flash in step 5?
Thanks a lot for help and please do not get annoyed by my questions as i am totally noob when it comes to those things, also sorry for my poor English...
marcindpol said:
ok i think i understand now, but just to clarify:
if i flash generic (unbranded?) and then do the OTA or Pc Companion update, the update i get will also be unbranded?.
also will all the future updates be unbranded too?
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The answer should be yes to both questions. Once you've debranded your phone, it will not get "rebranded" (except if you flash it with a branded firmware). The generic firmware linked here is of course without any branding.
marcindpol said:
Another question: since my neo is Irish Vodafone branded phone, which generic software i should flash in step 5?
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You could use the generic one, but you will lose the branding. I'm guessing you don't have a problem with that.
marcindpol said:
Thanks a lot for help and please do not get annoyed by my questions as i am totally noob when it comes to those things, also sorry for my poor English...
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You're welcome! I'm not exactly experienced myself, so I don't guarantee that my answers are 100% accurate and correct...
I don't think your English is bad at all. Don't you speak English in Ireland?
Can anybody give more details on the branding issue?
Vorsprung said:
The answer should be yes to both questions. Once you've debranded your phone, it will not get "rebranded" (except if you flash it with a branded firmware). The generic firmware linked here is of course without any branding.
You could use the generic one, but you will lose the branding. I'm guessing you don't have a problem with that.
You're welcome! I'm not exactly experienced myself, so I don't guarantee that my answers are 100% accurate and correct...
I don't think your English is bad at all. Don't you speak English in Ireland?
Can anybody give more details on the branding issue?
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Thanks a lot for the answers
hehe yes people in general speak English here in Ireland but lets not forget there are thousands of emigrants from around the world living here too, i am one of them
Can you please also write which generic firmware should i flash, UK, World or any other? (perhaps there is IE one?), and will it affect the frequency of getting future official updates from SE? (yes i want to get rid of Vodafone from my phone and stay with a 100% SE official firmware).
Thanks
Once you flash a generic firmware, future updates will all be generic updates as well.
Some of the plus points that I can see of having a generic firmware is that
a) updates are rolled out faster (as compared to branded firmware).
b) you get rid of a lot of junk that network providers seem to put in i.e. bloatware.
OK I am now on generic, unbranded Global International 1247-0875_R11C , of course 2.3.3, however I did not root my phone and used SEUS instead OTA.
Thanks a lot Vorsprung and others for help
I just flashed my Xperia Neo 2.3.2 global, applied Gingerbreak, and updated OTA to the last 2.3.3 firmware (4.0.A.2.368)
I confirm I kept root!
Kalram said:
I just flashed my Xperia Neo 2.3.2 global, applied Gingerbreak, and updated OTA to the last 2.3.3 firmware (4.0.A.2.368)
I confirm I kept root!
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Same here
I follow this guide and got my Xperia Neo rooted! Thanks Vorsprung!!!
I wanted it root to install Google Talk with video! It works very well!
Now I want a way to unlock the bootloader, as I want to run Cyanogen mod
Ask the Admin for your own forum section about the Neo, all this OTA-root with the latest firmware just making me jealous.
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Hi guys!
well I just can follow till step 5. Opening the "X10FlashTool.exe" --> Click On flash. that's it. It tells me to enter the flash mode but how? I pressed&hold the menu button before plugging the usb cable onto my PC. Instead entering the flash mode it only starts charging my battery. Can somebody help ?
thanks a lot !
i was clicking the wrong button
I have rooted 2.3.2 (checked with rootchecker) but when I try to update OTA it says "Your phone already has the latest software".. Please help!!
Edit: Even says up to date using pc companion.
I already tried everything enabled ADB, everything seems fine, but when i start the root app, everytime it gives me this error
remount failed: operation not permited
failed to copy 'files\su' to '/system/bin/su': Read only file system, what am i doing wrong???
please help me what am i doing wrong i'm on 3.2.1 (release 2) and my kernel is 2.6.36.3 build 8#1 so it's supoused to be exploitable.
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I already tried everything enabled ADB, everything seems fine, but when i start the root app, everytime it gives me this error
remount failed: operation not permited
failed to copy 'files\su' to '/system/bin/su': Read only file system, what am i doing wrong???
please help me what am i doing wrong i'm on 3.2.1 (release 2) and my kernel is 2.6.36.3 build 8#1 so it's supoused to be exploitable.
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Did you do the Rescue-Backdoor with Condi's AiO Tool
If not then you are getting a red menu and if you already did that
Then maby you could try this:
1. Connect your tab.
2. Enable usb debugging.
3. Open device manager
4. Disable SONY TABLET S
5. Start Condi's 2.7 AiO Tool
6. Choose option 1 for root.
7. Press enter so your device will reboot.
8. look in device manager list and wait until SONY TABLET S re-appears
9. If it appears then you must enable it again and wait for the AiO tool to finish.
YF,
Mahaco.
thanks for answering, no i havent done the rescue back-door, so i should try that first? and then the steps you mention?
but wait don't i need to be rooted first to do the rescue back door?
also when the exploit starts and in the middle of it a meesage in windows apperas saying that it is trying to install MTP USB device and it's unable to install it maybe that's another cause?
pardon my noobinesh but im really getting desperate here.
You were right!!!!! i was disabling the adb device listed NOT the sony tablet S listed i disabled Sony Tablet S and enabled it again in the fist reboot and that did the magic (crazy uh?) thanks so much Mahaco you're a life saver now on to another dumb question now that i'm rooted what? xD
Tekkenlord said:
-Thanks for answering, no i havent done the rescue back-door, so i should try that first? and then the steps you mention?
-But wait don't i need to be rooted first to do the rescue back door?
-Also when the exploit starts and in the middle of it a meesage in windows apperas saying that it is trying to install MTP USB device and it's unable to install it maybe that's another cause?
-Pardon my noobinesh but im really getting desperate here.
-You were right!!!!! i was disabling the adb device listed NOT the sony tablet S
listed i disabled Sony Tablet S and enabled it again in the fist reboot and that did the magic (crazy uh?)
thanks so much Mahaco you're a life saver now on to another dumb question now that i'm rooted what? xD
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Nice to hear you made it! You gave me a smile for that lol
Okay now try the rescue-backdoor,
Follow these steps carefully, be patient, if you have downloaded the update 3.2.1.r2
then don't install!, This will probaly change your kernal version and you will not able to gain root anymore!
So if you downloaded the update the AiO tool will go on,
if you have finished that, some values are changed and you are able to do the steps from Condi's ICS steps ( In Blue )
i must remind you even how silly it sounds, with switching you External SD from your tab to your pc
then don't forget to put it back before you continue, this wont brick your device but it can cause problems
and you have to re-do all the steps which is quite frustrating if you are stressed about bricking your device,
And last but not least, don't change your region thats not nessesary just follow the steps and you will get true
thanks i will try everything i can, i just wanted to ask what do you mean by if i downloaded the update 3.2.1 r2 you mean if i downloaded it from the internet then i can't do the ICS and rescue-back door thing?
because yes i updated the tablet via internet form an original update, thanks for the patience you have and the help; me i'm a total noob.
Tekkenlord said:
thanks i will try everything i can, i just wanted to ask what do you mean by if i downloaded the update 3.2.1 r2 you mean if i downloaded it from the internet then i can't do the ICS and rescue-back door thing?
because yes i updated the tablet via internet form an original update, thanks for the patience you have and the help; me i'm a total noob.
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No the AiO tool will atomatic start the download 3.2.1.r2 on your tab nothing more just try the rescue backdoor and you will find out after you have proper driver installed
succes
i'm already in ICS and i can say it's quite nice and all, thanks again mahaco for all the help provided, and with another silly question, how can i gain more access to other apps now that im rooted? i use the condi's tool to install google market place modded or what?
Tekkenlord said:
i'm already in ICS and i can say it's quite nice and all, thanks again mahaco for all the help provided, and with another silly question, how can i gain more access to other apps now that im rooted? i use the condi's tool to install google market place modded or what?
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Thats something you have to find out on condi's page thats not my part,
I'll PM you about something what you can do with Root access in combination with Rom Tool Box Free,
EDIT>
Be carefull with deleting system apps, there is a high chance that you ruïn your tablet,
so think twice before you uninstall an system app,
Don't try region changer still not supported i think,
I installed the modded version in HC but it didn't worked for me so don't know that
Hi folks. I am not allowed to post in the developer forums since I am a new user so I figured I'd try here and hopefully some developer will be watching this forum.
I want to root my new Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4. I found the thread regarding the all in one tool for doing the root and installing recovery.
I followed the instructions, downloaded the tool, connected my phone, invoked the tool and selected Option 1 (Root my phone). The cursor skipped down one line and then nothing. I waited 15 minutes to make sure it wasn't doing anything but that's it, nothing.
I am new to Android and therefore new to Rooting so I thought this all in one tool would be perfect for me to get the job done. But I now have no idea why nothing happens when I invoke the tool and select Option 1.
Is there somebody in this forum who can help me please?
Thanks ............ Rob
goldberg96 said:
Hi folks. I am not allowed to post in the developer forums since I am a new user so I figured I'd try here and hopefully some developer will be watching this forum.
I want to root my new Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4. I found the thread regarding the all in one tool for doing the root and installing recovery.
I followed the instructions, downloaded the tool, connected my phone, invoked the tool and selected Option 1 (Root my phone). The cursor skipped down one line and then nothing. I waited 15 minutes to make sure it wasn't doing anything but that's it, nothing.
I am new to Android and therefore new to Rooting so I thought this all in one tool would be perfect for me to get the job done. But I now have no idea why nothing happens when I invoke the tool and select Option 1.
Is there somebody in this forum who can help me please?
Thanks ............ Rob
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Once you select Option 1, you need to go back to the main windows to uncheck one box (F something) and then click start before it does the rooting. I missed it yesterday also and just keep waiting until I realized there was a step I didn't do.
goldberg96 said:
Hi folks. I am not allowed to post in the developer forums since I am a new user so I figured I'd try here and hopefully some developer will be watching this forum.
I want to root my new Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4. I found the thread regarding the all in one tool for doing the root and installing recovery.
I followed the instructions, downloaded the tool, connected my phone, invoked the tool and selected Option 1 (Root my phone). The cursor skipped down one line and then nothing. I waited 15 minutes to make sure it wasn't doing anything but that's it, nothing.
I am new to Android and therefore new to Rooting so I thought this all in one tool would be perfect for me to get the job done. But I now have no idea why nothing happens when I invoke the tool and select Option 1.
Is there somebody in this forum who can help me please?
Thanks ............ Rob
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Delete the root toolkit, restart your computer and download it again. Same thing happened to me :thumbup:
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Help!
I am having the same problem and my phone is sitting there with a large android icon and message reading "Downloading.. Do not turn off target!!" I am afraid to disconnect the phone from the USB. What should I do?
ThugosaurusRex said:
Delete the root toolkit, restart your computer and download it again. Same thing happened to me :thumbup:
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
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Same here, Verizon Samsung g s4.
I followed the instructions: unchecked the F. reset box, and selected tar and clicked start. The "<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0) line showed up, and nothing else.
goldberg96 said:
Hi folks. I am not allowed to post in the developer forums since I am a new user so I figured I'd try here and hopefully some developer will be watching this forum.
I want to root my new Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4. I found the thread regarding the all in one tool for doing the root and installing recovery.
I followed the instructions, downloaded the tool, connected my phone, invoked the tool and selected Option 1 (Root my phone). The cursor skipped down one line and then nothing. I waited 15 minutes to make sure it wasn't doing anything but that's it, nothing.
I am new to Android and therefore new to Rooting so I thought this all in one tool would be perfect for me to get the job done. But I now have no idea why nothing happens when I invoke the tool and select Option 1.
Is there somebody in this forum who can help me please?
Thanks ............ Rob
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Did you enable USB debugging and third-party? USB debugging can be found by tapping on build number (i think) under about phone like 7 times. Developer options should appear in your settings after that. Third-party sources is under security I believe. Hope that helps!
whichonespink73 said:
Did you enable USB debugging and third-party? USB debugging can be found by tapping on build number (i think) under about phone like 7 times. Developer options should appear in your settings after that. Third-party sources is under security I believe. Hope that helps!
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I don't mean to hijack any responses here, but seeing as I have the same problem as OP I think it's safe to say that he also enabled USB debugging and third-party sources. Nothing
dabs delicious said:
I don't mean to hijack any responses here, but seeing as I have the same problem as OP I think it's safe to say that he also enabled USB debugging and third-party sources. Nothing
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I actually found my problem. Even though I had the usb debugging flag set, when I tried to root, a popup window came up in the background asking me to confirm that I wanted to enable usb debugging. Because it was in the background I kept missing it. Once I saw it and replied, everything worked perfectly. Hope this maybe helps someone.
goldberg96 said:
I actually found my problem. Even though I had the usb debugging flag set, when I tried to root, a popup window came up in the background asking me to confirm that I wanted to enable usb debugging. Because it was in the background I kept missing it. Once I saw it and replied, everything worked perfectly. Hope this maybe helps someone.
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You're talking about the popup window on your phone, right? Because It pops up for me too, and I click "confirm" each time, but to no avail
Does anyone else have any suggestions?
Question about using the 3 in 1 tool
I am wondering a few things. I have the Samsung Galaxy 4 that has not been activated by Verizon yet. I want to use it on Straight Talk which uses GSM. After running this tool with the unlocking and rooting, will I be able to do this?
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Hello everyone this is my very first post, I am looking to root my verizon s4 using the one tool kit i dont believe i will have any trouble doing so i have rooted a few phones in my past before, my only question is about unrooting. i didnt want to start a whole new thread for this so figured i would ask here. is the VRUAMDK Factory Image (modified with No-Wipe) that you download from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259 is that the stock verizon firmware the only thing holding me back from rooting is not being sure that i have the stock firmware to flash, i might mess up and wanna make sure i have that for any situation that might come up. would someone plz confirm that that is the file i want to return to no root stock
missjamie said:
I am wondering a few things. I have the Samsung Galaxy 4 that has not been activated by Verizon yet. I want to use it on Straight Talk which uses GSM. After running this tool with the unlocking and rooting, will I be able to do this?
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Root just allows you to hack the software on your phone, and the "unlock" refers to the bootloader. It does not unlock the phone for other carriers; this is done (from what I understand) by dialing a specific set of codes, generally provided to you by the original carrier of the phone if you have an account in good standing with them and you tell them you plan on travelling out of the country and need to use GSM. I have never needed to do this and as such only have a minor theoretical knowledge of the subject; I would appreciate it if somebody with more knowledge on this would confirm or deny my suspicion that you are better off trading the phone for an AT&T/T-Mobile one that actually was meant for GSM, or otherwise obtaining one.
JNava420 said:
Hello everyone this is my very first post, I am looking to root my Verizon s4 using the one tool kit i don't believe i will have any trouble doing so i have rooted a few phones in my past before, my only question is about unrooting. I didn't want to start a whole new thread for this so figured i would ask here. is the VRUAMDK Factory Image (modified with No-Wipe) that you download from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301259 is that the stock Verizon firmware the only thing holding me back from rooting is not being sure that i have the stock firmware to flash, i might mess up and wanna make sure i have that for any situation that might come up. would someone plz confirm that that is the file i want to return to no root stock
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This is the original bootloader; not the stock firmware. You need to flash this after you successfully root, start the phone, start SuperSU, and update the SU binary.
The full stock firmware is rather large and available here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2289325
might not know as much as i thought
thanks for telling me this first of all, so let me see if i get this right and im hoping you or someone will tell me if im correct or not. The all in one root method does that take care of the whole SuperSu, and update part or do i still need to do that after the root tool does its business? With unrooting do i just need to flash the stock firmware in odin use triangle away and i should be good correct, im not quite understanding the whole thats the original bootloader....the file that downloads is a .tar i thought that was firmware/rom....what do i need the original bootloarder for exactly? I honestly am to the point id be willing to pay someone who has a credible rep to video chat and walk me through it all
If you need assistance. Pm me. If I sm available ill help you.
JNava420 said:
thanks for telling me this first of all, so let me see if i get this right and im hoping you or someone will tell me if im correct or not. The all in one root method does that take care of the whole SuperSu, and update part or do i still need to do that after the root tool does its business? With unrooting do i just need to flash the stock firmware in odin use triangle away and i should be good correct, im not quite understanding the whole thats the original bootloader....the file that downloads is a .tar i thought that was firmware/rom....what do i need the original bootloarder for exactly? I honestly am to the point id be willing to pay someone who has a credible rep to video chat and walk me through it all
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The original bootloader is locked and doesn't allow for us to use the exploit to install SuperSU and root the phone.
We are installing the unlocked bootloader via Odin...
Then running motochopper to exploit a vulnerability to gain root...
Then MANUALLY (this can't happen automagically) opening SuperSU and updating the SU binary...
Then rebooting the phone to make sure you still have root (personal preference)...
Then re-loading the original bootloader (we don't need the modified one anymore!) via Odin...
Then we are done!
The steps in the how to are very precise and accurate. If you would like to PM me, I am available for another hour or so.
OverkillSD said:
The original bootloader is locked and doesn't allow for us to use the exploit to install SuperSU and root the phone.
We are installing the unlocked bootloader via Odin...
Then running motochopper to exploit a vulnerability to gain root...
Then MANUALLY (this can't happen automagically) opening SuperSU and updating the SU binary...
Then rebooting the phone to make sure you still have root (personal preference)...
Then re-loading the original bootloader (we don't need the modified one anymore!) via Odin...
Then we are done!
The steps in the how to are very precise and accurate. If you would like to PM me, I am available for another hour or so.
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Well said. Only correction is the bootloader still remains locked. The recoveries included are loki patched. This bypasses the bootloader. All roms and kernels are loki patched so flashing them is safe. This is as close as we're gonna get to an unlocked bootloader for now.
Ah. I was under the impression the bootloader was unlocked. Thanks for the info.
I'm getting an error in Odin: "Cannot open serial port." I have debugger mode enabled and whatnot, any help?
dabs delicious said:
I'm getting an error in Odin: "Cannot open serial port." I have debugger mode enabled and whatnot, any help?
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I am also coming up with this error. My computer says that device is not responding. I am a first time "rooter" but I read the instructions carefully and now im stuck.....any suggestions?
chrisxstyle1182 said:
I am also coming up with this error. My computer says that device is not responding. I am a first time "rooter" but I read the instructions carefully and now im stuck.....any suggestions?
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Could be a couple of things first make sure your using the cable that came with your phone. Try switching usb ports. Alsi try rebooting your pc
Hello, im trying to locate a sticky guide how to root the tablet but i cant seem to find it.
Any help fellas?
BLiapis said:
Hello, im trying to locate a sticky guide how to root the tablet but i cant seem to find it.
Any help fellas?
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Use this tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53448680
Depending your current firmware you may need to downgrade it to make it work. Latest directly rootable firmware is .314 if I can remember correctly. When achieved root install custom recovery and update to latest prerooted firmware for your device.
kulvertti said:
Use this tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53448680
Depending your current firmware you may need to downgrade it to make it work. Latest directly rootable firmware is .314 if I can remember correctly. When achieved root install custom recovery and update to latest prerooted firmware for your device.
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I managed to root it yesterday after long sewrching, some trial and error. I used the latest flashtool version that has a build in rooting function.
Love my tab
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BLiapis said:
I managed to root it yesterday after long sewrching, some trial and error. I used the latest flashtool version that has a build in rooting function.
Love my tab
:good:
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How about sharing with us how did you manage to do it? I am struggling to root my SGP512.
Rudixx said:
How about sharing with us how did you manage to do it? I am struggling to root my SGP512.
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I share your pain man. There is no sticky on the "how to" root.
I can only provide a synopsys of the whole thing though. I hope its gonna b enough.
There are a few prequisite steps that need to be taken. There is no order on the following list.
1. Download the very latest flashtool
2. Make sure the adb drivers are installed so the device can communicate with the computer at the required level. I think that there is an option on the latest flashtool that will install necessery drivers.
3. Do not be upgraded to latest 4.4.4 version. If so, find a a 4.4.2 version for 511l512 and downgrade to said version.
Now try these steps on the following order:
1. Enable unknown sources from the Security tab within Settings.
2. In Settings enter About Tablet tab, scroll to the end and tap multiple times on the build number until you get a confirmation pop up that you are now a developer. Go back to Settings mainmenu, navigate once again to the bottom and enter Developer tab. Enable Usb Debugging.
4. Reconnect the tablet with the PC and you should get information about the tablet. Try pressing the Root button at the menu bar.
Thats all i can think on top of my head. I hope i helped.
BLiapis said:
I share your pain man. There is no sticky on the "how to" root.
I can only provide a synopsys of the whole thing though. I hope its gonna b enough.
There are a few prequisite steps that need to be taken. There is no order on the following list.
1. Download the very latest flashtool
2. Make sure the adb drivers are installed so the device can communicate with the computer at the required level. I think that there is an option on the latest flashtool that will install necessery drivers.
3. Do not be upgraded to latest 4.4.4 version. If so, find a a 4.4.2 version for 511l512 and downgrade to said version.
Now try these steps on the following order:
1. Enable unknown sources from the Security tab within Settings.
2. In Settings enter About Tablet tab, scroll to the end and tap multiple times on the build number until you get a confirmation pop up that you are now a developer. Go back to Settings mainmenu, navigate once again to the bottom and enter Developer tab. Enable Usb Debugging.
4. Reconnect the tablet with the PC and you should get information about the tablet. Try pressing the Root button at the menu bar.
Thats all i can think on top of my head. I hope i helped.
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Thanks, I'm gunna try and find a way to downgrade it now
I'm guessing unlocked bootloader is necessary to do this? I think you forgot to mention that in your post.
Hi guys. Im not going to lie, im a noob when it comes to rooting, so I turned here to ask for help. Now, let me explain my whole issue. Lets start with, i cant unlock my bootloader. I also cant get into flash mode on flashtool which would allow me to downgrade, and and then root my phone from there. So yeah, I cant do anything honestly. I would love it if someone would be kind enough to help me with a step by step instruction guide, or even live assistance?. I already google'd for about 2-3 hours now, and can't find anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
white5pirit said:
Hi guys. Im not going to lie, im a noob when it comes to rooting, so I turned here to ask for help. Now, let me explain my whole issue. Lets start with, i cant unlock my bootloader. I also cant get into flash mode on flashtool which would allow me to downgrade, and and then root my phone from there. So yeah, I cant do anything honestly. I would love it if someone would be kind enough to help me with a step by step instruction guide, or even live assistance?. I already google'd for about 2-3 hours now, and can't find anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Mention 'EveryThing' about your phone. You can Take a screenshot of 'About Phone' and post it here.
Thanks for the reply!
I have attached a screenshot of what the window looks like.
"prntscr DOT com/8ffqdz" Sorry for the link, but I wasnt able to post it through the img tag.
Oh I also forgot to mention, just this morning I could root my phone with Kingo Root, but reading some negative stuff about it, I would still like to root it with the standard, old method of flashing etc, and I can't do some things I could on standard root.
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Thanks for the reply!
I have attached a screenshot of what the window looks like.
"prntscr DOT com/8ffqdz" Sorry for the link, but I wasnt able to post it through the img tag.
Oh I also forgot to mention, just this morning I could root my phone with Kingo Root, but reading some negative stuff about it, I would still like to root it with the standard, old method of flashing etc, and I can't do some things I could on standard root.
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Well, it's Xperia M2.
Let me clear that,
There are two types of Rooting methods available.
1. Permanent root
(Root access is available for ever, untill you unroot manually)
2. Temporary root
(Root access is gone, when you restart phone)
So, if you have successfully rooted your phone with Kingo Root, you no need to flash rooted kernel or firmware (its same with already root access available).
After rooting, you must have seen a app SuperSU or SuperUser or anyother that manages root permissions requested by apps that needs root (you need to grant permissions to let app work). If you do not see such any app, download it from play store.
I usually suggest Xperia users to root their devices with TowelRoot app. It is smart and simple and it does not contain any preloaded app for permissions (that means you can switch with SuperSU or Superuser)
Also, what things you could not do? let me know. I'll help you out
Regards,
hitman-xda
hitman-xda said:
Well, it's Xperia M2.
Let me clear that,
There are two types of Rooting methods available.
1. Permanent root
(Root access is available for ever, untill you unroot manually)
2. Temporary root
(Root access is gone, when you restart phone)
So, if you have successfully rooted your phone with Kingo Root, you no need to flash rooted kernel or firmware (its same with already root access available).
After rooting, you must have seen a app SuperSU or SuperUser or anyother that manages root permissions requested by apps that needs root (you need to grant permissions to let app work). If you do not see such any app, download it from play store.
I usually suggest Xperia users to root their devices with TowelRoot app. It is smart and simple and it does not contain any preloaded app for permissions (that means you can switch with SuperSU or Superuser)
Also, what things you could not do? let me know. I'll help you out
Regards,
hitman-xda
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Again, thanks for the reply. Yup, I saw the SuperUser app, and the problems I have might not be phone breaking and such, but I would like to be able to do things like, change permissions of certain folders, which i cant do with the Kingo root, as it somehow denies the access to the folder, even tho I allowed root browser/es file manager root access. Overall, i think the problem is with the permission system Kingo has. I'd also like to mention that i would love to install Cyanogenmod on my device, but I will look into that myself @edit: Also, I would prefer to have a premanent root, instead of the towelroot and such.
white5pirit said:
Again, thanks for the reply. Yup, I saw the SuperUser app, and the problems I have might not be phone breaking and such, but I would like to be able to do things like, change permissions of certain folders, which i cant do with the Kingo root, as it somehow denies the access to the folder, even tho I allowed root browser/es file manager root access. Overall, i think the problem is with the permission system Kingo has. I'd also like to mention that i would love to install Cyanogenmod on my device, but I will look into that myself @edit: Also, I would prefer to have a premanent root, instead of the towelroot and such.
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You could just press the 'thumbs up' instead writing 'thanks' everytime.
Well, why do you want to change the permissions of the folders? You could mess-up your device if you change permissions for the root folders.
The problem looks strange. If you have rooted successfully and GRANTED permissions for ES file explorer through SuperUser, you should not get any problem changing permissions. Check in SuperUser app that you see ES file explorer.
Also try using other explorer app. I use 'Solid Explorer' and its great.
If you have temporarily rooted your device as I mentioned in above post, try using TowelRoot app for rooting your device permanently and manually download SuperSU.
If you want to use CyanogenMod (it'll be pre-rooted) you need to carry below steps;
1. Unlock your Bootloader
(Wipes everything)
2. Install recovery.
3. Take stock ROM backup.
4. Flash ROM.zip
5. Flash GApps (optional)
6. Wipe cache+dalvic+factory reset
7. Reboot
Regards,
hitman-xda
Problem is that my bootloader can't be unlocked. I guess there is literally no way in which i can unlock it then?
white5pirit said:
Problem is that my bootloader can't be unlocked. I guess there is literally no way in which i can unlock it then?
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If your bootloader status says
'unlock bootloader allowed = NO'
Then you can't flash anything on your phone. Almost every ROM needs an unlocked bootloader. There will be some ROMs that can be flashed over locked bootloader but they will be stock based.
EDIT: You have a good Luck, you can flash recovery on Locked bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m2/development/d2303-clockworkmod-6-0-4-6-t3011821
If you flash recovery successfully, that means you can flash ROM
Check below link for ROMs Available;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m2/development
Regards,
hitman-xda
Yup, my bootloader says it can't be unlocked. Anyways, i tried the link yo usent me, but it comes up with an error, saying "device not found". I went into recovery mode on my phone, but i assume it might be the adb driver issue? I will try to reinstall it, and get back to you.
@edit: I reinstalled the ADB drivers, and now CWM is stuck on "daemon succesfully started", but it will not do anything else. Any clue as to what could I do to fix this? @edit2: Actually, disregard what i said. It still comes up as" Device not found"
white5pirit said:
Yup, my bootloader says it can't be unlocked. Anyways, i tried the link yo usent me, but it comes up with an error, saying "device not found". I went into recovery mode on my phone, but i assume it might be the adb driver issue? I will try to reinstall it, and get back to you.
@edit: I reinstalled the ADB drivers, and now CWM is stuck on "daemon succesfully started", but it will not do anything else. Any clue as to what could I do to fix this? @edit2: Actually, disregard what i said. It still comes up as" Device not found"
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It can be a drivers issue. Install PC companion and connect your phone, let PCC install essential drivers and after that follow the same steps for installing recovery.
If you post any screenshot, that would be better.
Mkay, it worked now after i reinstalled the device in Sony PC companion. Heres a screenshot of what the CWM cmd window looks like: "prntscr DOT com/8fth1u". I assume this is good? So, all i have to do now is just download Cyanogen Mod and flash it, right?
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Mkay, it worked now after i reinstalled the device in Sony PC companion. Heres a screenshot of what the CWM cmd window looks like: "prntscr DOT com/8fth1u". I assume this is good? So, all i have to do now is just download Cyanogen Mod and flash it, right?
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Yup! Everything looks good. Just try to enter into recovery before downloading CM.
1.Switch off your phone and wait for 10 sec
2. switch on
3. When you see LED, try pressing either of vol buttons.
Hate to rain on the parade, but CM and CM based roms don't work with locked bootloaders for that phone, despite having CWM. It should say in the title of the thread whether it'll work with locked bootloaders.
es0tericcha0s said:
Hate to rain on the parade, but CM and CM based roms don't work with locked bootloaders for that phone, despite having CWM. It should say in the title of the thread whether it'll work with locked bootloaders.
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Yeah you are right! Purely CM doesn't work on locked bootloader. But there must be any ROM available that is based on CM or even other ROMs that has some CM features.
I went through a few threads in that forum, Omni, CM, PAC, etc and all mentioned needing unlocked bootloader. Best bet is a good stock rom and Xposed to enable other features.
es0tericcha0s said:
I went through a few threads in that forum, Omni, CM, PAC, etc and all mentioned needing unlocked bootloader. Best bet is a good stock rom and Xposed to enable other features.
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Z4 experience looks great ;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m2/development/rom-z4-experience-locked-unlocked-bl-t3079811
Your xposed idea is great. Plus there must be GravityBox