I came across this thread which hints at rooting in a very simple and in few seconds...My question is that if it is this much easy then why it has been made so complicated in other ways??? Is it really working??? Is there any drawbacks in this type of rooting??? should I go for this way of rooting???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319653
mirchichamu said:
My question is that if it is this much easy then why it has been made so complicated in other ways??? Is it really working??? Is there any drawbacks in this type of rooting??? should I go for this way of rooting???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319653
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??? !!!
Multiple ways to achieve the same goal (root)
Yes, according to the thread
No
That's up to you
Why you chose to make a new thread (and in the wrong place at that) rather than just posting in the one you linked is beyond me.
oinkylicious said:
??? !!!
Multiple ways to achieve the same goal (root)
Yes, according to the thread
No
That's up to you
Why you chose to make a new thread (and in the wrong place at that) rather than just posting in the one you linked is beyond me.
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Just rooted using this method ... really easy
oinkylicious said:
??? !!!
Multiple ways to achieve the same goal (root)
Yes, according to the thread
No
That's up to you
Why you chose to make a new thread (and in the wrong place at that) rather than just posting in the one you linked is beyond me.
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First of all thanks a lot for the reply..Sorry for the mistake I made to post it here..I was thinking that it is Q & A forum because I opened several tabs at a time.
The reason I made a separate thread was that I wanted other people also to comment not just those people who replied to that thread...Because I didn't see any expert member to comment on that thread.
Sorry if I am wrong...I am noob to android phone...Before I was using windows phone.
Rooting or flashing is easy as long as you can read, interpret and understand. If you can't, well that is where the "complications" come in.
Mittaa said:
Just rooted using this method ... really easy
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BTW the only reason for me to root was to get rid of Samsung blotware.
If you are new to this (I'am) don't delete apps ... freeze using Titanium Pro and PLS read this list before you freeze anything:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0Ag43oj7rLQP4dENZcmhGN0ZUa3pHSENVeXlqUm5vV0E&single=true&gid=0&output=html
I don't know if this method is really an exploit or just a consequence of the Android platform being a development platform open to anyone with a PC and an USB cable to install things...
But the problem with real exploits is that they can be fixed on future versions and be device/manufacturer specific. While installing modified kernels is a feature available for most devices at the cost of the warranty (sometimes).
Mittaa said:
BTW the only reason for me to root was to get rid of Samsung blotware.
If you are new to this (I'am) don't delete apps ... freeze using Titanium Pro and PLS read this list before you freeze anything:
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spr...SENVeXlqUm5vV0E&single=true&gid=0&output=html
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Thanks a lot for this valuable information.
Sent from my GT-I9100
Root is a very very easy process.
If you root your phone AND ALSO flash it with a custom rom, you ll never look back!
Its easy untill u burn your phone
Dexonja said:
Its easy untill u burn your phone
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That's why I only freeze ... no custom ROM for me (yet) LOL
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Hey all,
I have been having abit of trouble rooting my x10, i am currently using the Newbies guide on the Forum but have tried other Guides as well but with no luck.
When I get to step 1 and Flash my X10 this is what it says in cmd prompt:-
INFO: start
Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NullPointerException
at java.lang.string.<init><Unknown Source>
at X10flash.testPluged<X10flash.java:103>
at X10flash.run<X10flash.java:375>
at X10flash.main<X10flash.java:417>
Press any key to continue
Now to me that seems like it has worked?
After that, in the guide it says that you will notice Generic X10i R1FA016 firmware (check it by pressing the left button, go to settings>about phone and at the very bottom under build number)
I go to check that but it isnt there... I press onto next step anyways.
I Delete Folders 4 & 5, put phone in Debugging mode on and also Unknown sources on, plug USB in and keep my phone unmounted.
I then Start up Step 2 and wait for the Option 6 to pop up on my phone but it never comes up?
So I do not know what to do now, I have gone back and tried doing it over again, going onto SEUS and Reseting it and starting fresh etc.
Can someone please help me
Thank you Chad.
B1AcK kN1GhT said:
Can someone please help me
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Read the threads and posts linked to.
synlar said:
If you get problems in this step, refer to this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6970868&postcount=3
Here's a helpful video for common java issue: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=713457
If you get problems, try this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7003121&postcount=1122
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If you are experiencing difficulties, try reading through this thread, since it may already be answered: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711969
Check out this post if you are having troubles; hopefully it can clear up some common problems people may be having: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7099515&postcount=1927
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I have been through all of those Threads already
B1AcK kN1GhT said:
I have been through all of those Threads already
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Clearly you haven't or you would know why your seeing what you do when you run step 1, which is because you've not entered the correct device id.
The 1 thing I didn't try worked...
I tried changing the Device ID to the other one and got The java error...
Then I tried changing the Device ID and changing the USB port and it worked?
Something wrong with the other USB port maybe? Wierd....
Thank you XperiaX10iUser for the replies anyways
B1AcK kN1GhT said:
Something wrong with the other USB port maybe? Wierd....
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Possibly. So where are you at now?
Followed the guide all the way through to the end with no other problems!
Thank god for that, can't believe it was the USB Port
All good now though, just trying out different themes and apps to get.
What Theme are you using, any good suggestions?
Was 1 more thing I wanted to ask though, that Newbies Guide roots your phone, but roots it to the R2BA023 Build.
Can you update it too R2BA026 and keep it rooted?
B1AcK kN1GhT said:
Followed the guide all the way through to the end with no other problems!
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Nice 1. That could be why some others run into issues, dodgy USB ports.
B1AcK kN1GhT said:
What Theme are you using, any good suggestions?
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I'm using ADW with a theme I've modded myself.
B1AcK kN1GhT said:
Can you update it too R2BA026 and keep it rooted?
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See post 4 HERE, which should be straight forward now you've already done it once.
Thanks mate for your help
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B1AcK kN1GhT said:
Thanks mate for your help
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You're welcome. Anything else just ask, AFTER searching that is.
Hi guys,
New to forum. Please delete this thread if you think this is duplicate. But I can't find any solutions so far. I searched the whole xda forum and googled but of no avail. I looked at the suggestions you give at the time of posting, but no.
Here is my problem.
I followed an excellent thread for rooting the stock rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286432. I got UCKK6 Stock rom working with root and got all the other apps that make use of rooting.(Except I could not find out how to say thank you. Thank you Entropy! ) ). Now I want to install Clockworkmod recovery and I get Signature failed error. I use, the (prohibited) ROMManager.(I cant find an alternative, on SGH i 777 at least.)
Please help me.
Had you spent some time reading through the FAQ and stickies you might have seen the warnings against using ROMManager. Did you try searching for an answer because this is a common pitfall of people who flash a ROM without knowing what they're doing. The stickies in General have your answers.
Yes. I did that. Unfortunately I could not find the alternatives mentioned to for SGH i 777. That's what I am saying in my original post. Please if you can find it, can you post the link?
Thanks
Simple - install a kernel with Clockworkmod.
OK. So flashing a new kernel is the only solution? There is no way I can get around signature issue? Do I have to use Odin, instead of recovery? since obviously recovery is doing signature verification?
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OK. So flashing a new kernel is the only solution? There is no way I can get around signature issue? Do I have to use Odin, instead of recovery? since obviously recovery is doing signature verification?
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Yes, you have yo flash another kernel with CWM embedded in it to have CWM... you need to either use Odin or Kernel Flasher to get that. After you flash a kernel with CWM embedded in it, you will be able to go into CWM recover and flash everything else.
OK. Thanx. And I love the way you guys give quick replies.
(And I get the message read and read. It's just that you won't a get a solution for all the problems from existing threads. The forum is exhaustive but it's not complete is it?)
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OK. Thanx. And I love the way you guys give quick replies.
(And I get the message read and read. It's just that you won't a get a solution for all the problems from existing threads. The forum is exhaustive but it's not complete is it?)
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No, creepyncrawly has a very comprehensive guide on flashing kernels without Odin... And it's stickied!!!
dhoondh said:
OK. Thanx. And I love the way you guys give quick replies.
(And I get the message read and read. It's just that you won't a get a solution for all the problems from existing threads. The forum is exhaustive but it's not complete is it?)
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You might not get a solution for ALL the problems, but u sure will get a solution for this one if you searched some.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using Tapatalk
hello. i am trying to Remove Gapps apk with a root explorer. I searched every folder and can not locate...can someone direct me to were this is located. thank you
Oooh. Be careful. There's been many a sad tale from users removing things such as that. Since you have to flash them to install them, you probably need another zip to revert.
Thank you
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Oooh. Be careful. There's been many a sad tale from users removing things such as that. Since you have to flash them to install them, you probably need another zip to revert.
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thank you, i'm trying to fix a problem with JB Muni rom...the posted that was what was needed to fix the issue....i'm a noob so i can't post on that thread, but thanks for the 411
Ranger got it ...
Removal of Google services will render your device useless if done incorrectly.
Services framework is built into the rom.
The only current rom that has this separation done for you ...is CM ....
Be careful, and run 2 backups before removing "anything " Google services related ...g
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You should use Titanium Backup and freeze any app, then see how your phone runs. You can step back easier to a working system if you have to.
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You should use Titanium Backup and freeze any app, then see how your phone runs. You can step back easier to a working system if you have to.
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I'm just trying to fix the att carrier in the top left corner....i don't want to brink my phone ...is it best to just wait until MIUI provide a fix..or if i do the two back ups and delete will it damage my phone? I really like this rom....it has lags but over all i like it best but just want to fix that at&t problem ....thanks for your reponse
If you are not "sure" what you are removing, then dont remove it.
I am "sure" that the carrier icon is a system process that will break other areas of the phone if removed.
Perhaps you can request this feature change in MIUI ??
the developers are very kind, and may decide to cook that feature in....g
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If you are not "sure" what you are removing, then dont remove it.
I am "sure" that the carrier icon is a system process that will break other areas of the phone if removed.
Perhaps you can request this feature change in MIUI ??
the developers are very kind, and may decide to cook that feature in....g
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Iagree with you...thanks for the response!!
The carrier name isn't an app that you can remove. You would have to do some decompiling voodoo or some such surgery. Just put a piece of bacon over it -- you'll actually look forward to looking at it.
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The carrier name isn't an app that you can remove. You would have to do some decompiling voodoo or some such surgery. Just put a piece of bacon over it -- you'll actually look forward to looking at it.
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I love bacon ......g
Hi,
Total noob here. Just came from Blackberry 2 days ago and my head is about to explode with all i have learned about rooting, bootloaders etc.
I Got a Galaxy S4-VRUAME7. Rooted it last night.
I am trying to find an app that will allow me to control permissions given to installed apps.
I have tried a few out with not so great results.
LBE reboots my phone (known problem with Jelly-bean)
and a few others i tried that froze (cant remember which)
Is the best option to use a translated chinese version of LBE? like this?
And if so then do i need to install from my desktop following instructions such as these
or is this a better route:
PDroid Privacy Protection which needs a patch. What would I need to know about using this one with my rooted droid?
or....?
Thanks for any suggestions/guidance.
Xposed framework with xprivacy is what u need.. No hassle of patching framework like pdroid but got the same function, probably even more powerful.
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Xposed framework with xprivacy is what u need.. No hassle of patching framework like pdroid but got the same function, probably even more powerful.
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thanks! But now my head is really spinning.
Is this my required reading for the night:?
430 pages here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2320783
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=biz.bokhorst.xprivacy.pro
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=biz.bokhorst.xprivacy.installer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43892381&postcount=1703&nocache=1&z=9436779862769084
I would pay a good amount if i was able to just install one app. but i guess that would mean i would have to find something else to do tonight.
Just read xprivacy thread. Reading first page is enough I think. Usually first page of any thread is full of info on howto do things right. Basically what u need to do is root your phone, install xposed installer then install xprivacy.
Ok, I installed the Xprivacy Installer and now I am at this point:
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When I click the "Download/install Xposed" link I am taken to this post.
From here do I just click on the "....latest.apk" link and it installs?
Do I need to install any other patches? What are the chances of getting into a "boot loop" as i did with LBE ?
I would like to help out however possible so I would buy whatever I can to support this developer. In this case would i install the "XPrivacy Pro enabler" and then also get Xprivacy Pro ? or are they the same thing.
Try asking in xprivacy thread. I haven't got enough experience using xprivacy to guide u through it but asking actual people who actually using it on its dedicated thread would be better.
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Try asking in xprivacy thread. I haven't got enough experience using xprivacy to guide u through it but asking actual people who actually using it on its dedicated thread would be better.
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will do. thanks for the help.
I got XPrivacy Pro Installed and working ! Now i can install worthless aps like facebook on my phone and limit the permissions.
I thought when I left Blackberry 3 days ago that i was done monkeying around to get stuff onto my phone! I was wrong.
If I had posting rights (i think i need to do 10 posts before I can hyperlink) I would write up a description of all it took to do the install. Definitely not easy for a noob to do. The installation consisted of multiple parts/components and instructions were not clear to a noob like me and they were not all on one page.
But it was all a good learning experience which will help with my next hackadroid venture.
thanks again for pointing me in the right direction.
Glad to hear that u nailed it at last. Enjoy your secured droid. Probably more secured than berries now
The videos in the sticky are incorrect or defunct. Many of the required files that these videos link to are broken links and the video near the top telling how to root a verizon s4 is false. The files this guy links to are blocked by Google Drive because they are "infected" according to Google Drive
I am not sure why XDA Developers are stickying videos with links to infected files. But there seems to be no other videos on rooting Galaxy s4 and I do not want to use KingRoot because it is potentially spyware.
I prefer something using TWRP and Odin.
So what is the real way of rooting an s4?
I am preparing to be passed an s4 myself... I've so far found some instructions, but will not try anything until I hold the device, of course... https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/jfltevzw/install
I hope I don't have to jump through too many hoops...
After a small amount of searching, it seems that if the phone ever took an ota upgrade, it will be impossible to bypass the locked boot loader... I've got my fingers crossed... But not too hopeful.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63848199
Use the "old method" if you don't want to use Kingroot. The application only had a 5 day trial, so just keep that in mind.
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I was speaking mainly for myself, not being content without an unlocked boot loader to install custom roms... If the device I receive does not have the old boot loader, I will pass it along to another.
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I was speaking mainly for myself, not being content without an unlocked boot loader to install custom roms... If the device I receive does not have the old boot loader, I will pass it along to another.
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You can install custom TouchWiz ROMs with Flashfire. I can almost guarantee it doesn't have MDC on it.
bilgerryan said:
You can install custom TouchWiz ROMs with Flashfire. I can almost guarantee it doesn't have MDC on it.
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I thought I was looking for mdk...
I'll just wait and find out what this one is...
I'm not familiar with touchwiz...
I've only messed with "unlockable" devices ; m7,spyder,tenderloin.
I would like something I can build my own Rom for...
tzadkiel said:
I thought I was looking for mdk...
I'll just wait and find out what this one is...
I'm not familiar with touchwiz...
I've only messed with "unlockable" devices ; m7,spyder,tenderloin.
I would like something I can build my own Rom for...
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You're right (it's been awhile since I had this device). Just saying the probability of finding one that has not been updated is next to nothing.
Turns out the phone is tmobile... And I don't seem to be acquiring it.
I have a way!
I just rooted my Verizon s4 with kingoroot not kingroot and then switched the kingoroot superuser app out with SuperSu and uninstalled all the kingoroot app stuff. I posted a step by step guide of how I did it on this forum. You can click on my name and click on my posts and it should show up I will try to paste a link here.
EDIT: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-to-root-verizon-galaxy-s4-android-5-t3655127
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The videos in the sticky are incorrect or defunct. Many of the required files that these videos link to are broken links and the video near the top telling how to root a verizon s4 is false. The files this guy links to are blocked by Google Drive because they are "infected" according to Google Drive
I am not sure why XDA Developers are stickying videos with links to infected files. But there seems to be no other videos on rooting Galaxy s4 and I do not want to use KingRoot because it is potentially spyware.
I prefer something using TWRP and Odin.
So what is the real way of rooting an s4?
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