Is there any method to root 4.1.1?
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yes, with unlock
K999rrl said:
Is there any method to root 4.1.1?
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1 - unlock with unlock app from asus
2- install twrp (search forum)
2- reboot into recovery in twrp and install superuser
4- sucess!
ricardo1976 said:
1 - unlock with unlock app from asus
2- install twrp (search forum)
2- reboot into recovery in twrp and install superuser
4- sucess!
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don't forget this will void your warranty - and there is no way to re-lock bootloader. that means when you'll hard brick you'll have to pay asus about 200$ RMA fee to fix
qery said:
don't forget this will void your warranty - and there is no way to re-lock bootloader. that means when you'll hard brick you'll have to pay asus about 200$ RMA fee to fix
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Root it may brick the prime as well? I tho is only when flashing time. So once it brick I need to send it back to Asus there's No way to unblock it even if I backup the stock? Thanks
K999rrl said:
Root it may brick the prime as well? I tho is only when flashing time. So once it brick I need to send it back to Asus there's No way to unblock it even if I backup the stock? Thanks
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If you are unlock, you will probably want to flash the best rom so you can squeeze maximum from your device. And you will eventually find yourself flashing and trying and flashing and trying . But you should be fine if you read descriptions (few times to be absolutely sure) before you flash.
If you only want root, you'll have to flash rooted stock rom (I think).
I got a question along the same lines.
First off I rooted this a good while back and the OTA root keeper has been working great up till the last update. Now that root wont restore I guess its time to unlock. But, I cant do a backup of my apps without friggin root...
So if I unlock and flash superuser, Will I be able to run titanium backup on my current rom? No sense in keeping a crappy stock install if I am unlocked but I would love to backup all my saved games and what nots.
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So i am unlocked (thanks to my brother thinking he had to unlock to root) but i want to remove root and cwm recovery to exchange it at a best buy since still under return/exchange 14 day period how would I do this as vipermod rooted my device fine but can't seem to unroot it I am still running standard .14 unlocked OS no custom rom
Neriac said:
So i am unlocked (thanks to my brother thinking he had to unlock to root) but i want to remove root and cwm recovery to exchange it at a best buy since still under return/exchange 14 day period how would I do this as vipermod rooted my device fine but can't seem to unroot it I am still running standard .14 unlocked OS no custom rom
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You cannot re lock it (if that is something that may disallow you to return it).
But they wont check. They wont be able to tell without trying to bootload something else
Being rooted isnt a huge deal.. (not as big of a deal as it being unlocked)
ViperMod does have an option to unroot
As for CWM.. ugh they wont notice that either
You should just uninstall the SuperUser app and call it a day
If they give you money, dont look back
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You cannot re lock it (if that is something that may disallow you to return it).
But they wont check. They wont be able to tell without trying to bootload something else
Being rooted isnt a huge deal.. (not as big of a deal as it being unlocked)
ViperMod does have an option to unroot
As for CWM.. ugh they wont notice that either
You should just uninstall the SuperUser app and call it a day
If they give you money, dont look back
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ya i figured they won't notice the unlock just wanted to remove the super user app and cwm since it boots into it when ya do a factory restore
I tried running the Vipermod unroot but it just sits there as if it can't figure out what to do mind you same pc with the drivers installed I used to root the tf201 so how do I get the unroot to work with vipermod (saw somewhere someone said ya gotta reroot and then unroot not sure if thats right)
As for CWM recovery if there is a ADB shell command to remove CWM been trying to find someway just to remove it flat out.
Hi,
I rooted my Z2 tablet a few days ago and have found that I don't really need the advantages it brings (from what I can tell). SO - I want to get it back to the way it was when I first opened the box.
I have seen threads about different devices and how to restore them to factory or stock (??), but they seem to call for specific files or flash software. So that brings me once again to this forum to figure out whether anyone can direct me to some instructions on how to do this. I figure it shouldn't be too hard. Just being careful.
Thanks very much for the advice once again.
I think if you flash the rootable kernel again, you could use an unrooting tool to undo the root. I'm also aware that there are files that you can flash to re-lock the bootloader (I once did this with an Xperia mini pro, although I'm not sure if such file exists for this tablet) but the DRM keys are lost forever a.f.a.i.k. But at least if you manage to re-lock the bootloader you will be able to install F/W upgrades through official ways again.
degraaff said:
I think if you flash the rootable kernel again, you could use an unrooting tool to undo the root. I'm also aware that there are files that you can flash to re-lock the bootloader (I once did this with an Xperia mini pro, although I'm not sure if such file exists for this tablet) but the DRM keys are lost forever a.f.a.i.k. But at least if you manage to re-lock the bootloader you will be able to install F/W upgrades through official ways again. Anyhow, you won't be able to restore to (more or less) factory status without at least flashing a couple of files.
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THank you for the response. Unfortunately i'm not even sure how I would go about flashing 'the rootable kernel'.... Feeling a bit foolish for getting into this actually.
From what i'm reading, it seems like I need to get the stock software and start again. So i'm looking for the 'FTF' for my tablet, which is a SGP511. Not having any luck though.
Which was the process that you followed to root it?
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Which was the process that you followed to root it?
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It was on another site - can't remember which. It got the clockwork mod installed. I think? Or was that just a recovery thing? No idea.
I'm actually now just doing a factory reset to see what happens, and it said 'root access possibly lost' in the process, which I thought was a good sign. Guess i'll keep tinkering with enough caution to eventually get the warranty back in tact.
Hopefully the loss of DRM doesn't effect the warranty.
In that case I guess you will have to download a firmware ftf file of an official unmodded firmware (preferably one of your region but I think especially if you have the wifi-only version it doesn't matter much as long as it contains the interface and input languages that you need), and install (or "flash") that using Flashtool. After that the root will certainly be gone and if you could then find a file to relock your bootloader I think your warrenty will be fine. I honestly don't think that Sony service and repair personel will check for DRM keys every time before repairing a device.
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Factory reset appears to have gotten things back to normal. My plan is now just to unroot using an unroot tool (app i guess?) and then to lock the bootloader some how as well.
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Factory reset appears to have gotten things back to normal. My plan is now just to unroot using an unroot tool (app i guess?) and then to lock the bootloader some how as well.
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So it's certain that the tablet is still rooted at this moment? Some superuser apps have an option to do a full unroot, such as SuperSU, you could try that
That's great. I think that's sorted it out. SuperSU had the full unroot option and it looks like it's all sorted.
Thanks for the help.
Hello guys
Hope i'm posting this in right section, took me almost 10 mins to find how and where to post :crying:
I have done some surfing & got many question, will be thankful if some one can answer all this
1. What is the use of root? will this break warranty?
2. How to remove default apps from zenfone 5? cuz some are not good and i don't wan't them
3. Do i need to change kernal if i change/update firmware via update feature of phone.
4. If i root my phone and unroot it, then is they any way that service center guys can know that this phone was rooted before?
Thanks
Lalit_Agarwal said:
Hello guys
Hope i'm posting this in right section, took me almost 10 mins to find how and where to post :crying:
I have done some surfing & got many question, will be thankful if some one can answer all this
1. What is the use of root? will this break warranty?
2. How to remove default apps from zenfone 5? cuz some are not good and i don't wan't them
3. Do i need to change kernal if i change/update firmware via update feature of phone.
4. If i root my phone and unroot it, then is they any way that service center guys can know that this phone was rooted before?
Thanks
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1. root is full access to modify the system partition on your device - yes it will void warrenty
2. you need root access and go to system/app or system/priv-app and delete them via root explorer then reboot device
3. yes, kernel needs to be compatible with firmware
4. they typically know if the phone was rooted by looking at the bootloader, before rooting most devices you need to unlock the boot loader first. this leaves a tampered flag in the bootloader
toolhas4degrees said:
1. root is full access to modify the system partition on your device - yes it will void warrenty
2. you need root access and go to system/app or system/priv-app and delete them via root explorer then reboot device
3. yes, kernel needs to be compatible with firmware
4. they typically know if the phone was rooted by looking at the bootloader, before rooting most devices you need to unlock the boot loader first. this leaves a tampered flag in the bootloader
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If we update via in-build update feature then how it updates the kernal? does it come in firmware?
Can't we re-lock the boot loader?
Lalit_Agarwal said:
If we update via in-build update feature then how it updates the kernal? does it come in firmware?
Can't we re-lock the boot loader?
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you could, but in htc for example it says relocked instead of locked.
in stock rom yes kernel is in built in ota update with firmware.
toolhas4degrees said:
you could, but in htc for example it says relocked instead of locked.
in stock rom yes kernel is in built in ota update with firmware.
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Any idea if this happens in Zenfone 5 too?
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1 more question
should i root my asus zenfone 5?
almost all my problem can be solved via rooting but i'm little worried & confused.
Lalit_Agarwal said:
1 more question
should i root my asus zenfone 5?
almost all my problem can be solved via rooting but i'm little worried & confused.
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I can't answer that for you. if you are unclear about rooting process ask in a zenfone general thread since i do not have the phone, and it does void the warranty
Okay,I posted recently about my old z ultra. I bought the z ultra off Craigslist and it was updated to 5.0.
Anyhow the screen got the dreaded 'hairline' Crack in the screen and Sony covered it.
They sent me a new phone international version and the first thing I checked were the hidden functions in the dialer. Rooting status says yes or bootloader rather. Also the phone is still running 4.3. I did some searching and found a root method. I don't want kingroot or any Chinese crap.
Do I need a computer? Can I root using towelroot? Install busboy? DL cwm and flash via the phone?
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Okay,I posted recently about my old z ultra. I bought the z ultra off Craigslist and it was updated to 5.0.
Anyhow the screen got the dreaded 'hairline' Crack in the screen and Sony covered it.
They sent me a new phone international version and the first thing I checked were the hidden functions in the dialer. Rooting status says yes or bootloader rather. Also the phone is still running 4.3. I did some searching and found a root method. I don't want kingroot or any Chinese crap.
Do I need a computer? Can I root using towelroot? Install busboy? DL cwm and flash via the phone?
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Nope. Towelroot does not work on 4.3. I hope my phone doesn't force a system update. I'm still 4.3 for now.
Not a gpe edition either
Screw it. I think I'll just take the update
This is why im tempted to multi post. A moderator warned against multi post. Ive had this post up for a few days now and ive not got one answer.
I need to know about 4.3 jellybean. My phone was shipped with it. Do i have to use flashtool? Whats the first step? I haven't taken the update. Im still 4.3
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Hello there lonely islander! I'm randomly passing through with my ship, and I caught your smoke signals.
I can't really remember the root situation on 4.3, but there were quite a few rooting tools in the cross-development section. Not sure if those were for 4.1 or 4.3 though. I'll do some digging and I'll be back.
What's the firmware version? .290?
EDIT: Okay, so I've done some searching, and this method was the one that people used back on 4.3. It's not perfect though since it required the use of Vroot, which is/was the same type of rooting tool as Kingroot, so that's probably a no-go.
Another way of doing it would be to downgrade to a firmware that's supported by towelroot. That would be 4.1? 4.2? Find out which version is compatible and find that firmware FTF in the Dev section. You'll probably have to do some digging since a 4.x ROM thread will be quite old. Flash it using Flashtool and then root with towelroot.
But...
What's your plan now? Backup the TA partition (DRM-files) and then unlocking the bootloader, update to 5.1.1 and easily root again through fastboot since your B/L is unlocked? Or are you planning to keep the bootloader locked and live the rest of your life on an ancient Android version?
EDIT 2: Have you tried this tool on 4.3? It's based on Towelroot, but it's customized for rooting Xperia devices. I think that maybe, probably, it'll work on 4.3. I don't know, so go ahead and just try it unless you've already done it.
EDIT 3: Okay, so it looks like the tool provided in "Edit 2" should be compatible with Android versions up to 4.4.2 before being patched by Google/Sony in 4.4.3/4.4.4 (KitKat), so it should in theory work on 4.3.
EDIT 4: OKay, I have no idea what's real anymore. I just stumbled upon this post from that thread:
v 12.4 worked like a charm on my Xperia Z Ultra C6802 (4.4.4).
Did TA backup. Installed SU chainfire and updated binary in normal mode. Got write to external SD card ability on my Total Commander without any SDFix app. Thanks.
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So... just go ahead and try it. If it fails, then you can downgrade using Flashtool if you're into that.
Build is 136. No,you are correct. King root is king crap. Im not going back there. The bootloader status says yes. Will i have to use the sony web site to unlock bootloader? Yes, i want root and i want too flash roms.
So,can i just root and install safestrap,superSU or do i have to unlock BL.
I could update to 4.4.....
Okay. Forget what i want. Tell me the steps i need to take. Im on 4.3. Build136. Yes i wanna root and i wanna rom..
harley1rocker said:
Okay. Forget what i want. Tell me the steps i need to take. Im on 4.3. Build136. Yes i wanna root and i wanna rom..
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Alright. First step is to test and see if that root tool I linked to in my previous post works. If it does, great. If it doesn't, it'll get a little more time consuming.
But the important question here is: Do you care about the DRM files? They control mostly the camera which will be a little affected by the loss of the keys. It'll happen either way when you unlock the bootloader, but backing them up allows you to restore them later if you ever re-lock the bootloader for some reason.
So you can either:
1. Backup the DRM files, but doing that requires root, which is fairly hard to obtain with a locked bootloader, which you are currently witnessing.
2. Ignore the loss of the DRM files and unlock the bootloader right now. When you have unlocked the bootloader it'll allow you to boot and flash custom code, like a custom kernel with recovery (CWM/TWRP/Philz) which again allows you to flash SuperSU and be done with it, or flash a different ROM. It's the easiest way, but you'll lose the DRM keys. They might become handy if you have to send your device in for repairs down the road (if you have any warranty left, that is)
So what you need to decide right now is what you want to do.
Should i update? the next update is 4.4.2. I could take it then use watevr roottool. So root first then unlock bootloader
harley1rocker said:
Should i update? the next update is 4.4.2. I could take it then use watevr roottool. So root first then unlock bootloader
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No, just try the root tool right now while you're on 4.3. If it works, it works.
Did it work?
Im going to attempt here in a min
But first my good man,in what order do i do this?
Root first,unlock BL,install recovery?
Root bootloader status says yes..do i need to mess with it?
I updated to 4.4.2. Towelroot does not work on any of them
harley1rocker said:
Im going to attempt here in a min
But first my good man,in what order do i do this?
Root first,unlock BL,install recovery?
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Yeah, root then backup the DRM files and then unlock the BL, then install recovery.
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Root bootloader status says yes..do i need to mess with it?
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What yes? Bootloader Unlock allowed: Yes or Bootloader unlocked: Yes?
harley1rocker said:
I updated to 4.4.2. Towelroot does not work on any of them
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Alright, now we know.
If bootloader status says YES on unlocked, then it's already unlocked, and we've wasted a bunch of time! If it's already unlocked, then just install recovery.
Bootloader unlock allowed:yes...... So i take it,its not.
Can i use flashtool? I tried sony "official " way and i did NOT understand it. So ive read into flashtool and it seems easier.
If i get a recovery on this thing im good from there.
I dont understand the steps. On Samsung note devices its root,safestrap, SU then happy flashhing.
This device is crazy confusion
harley1rocker said:
Bootloader unlock allowed:yes...... So i take it,its not.
Can i use flashtool? I tried sony "official " way and i did NOT understand it. So ive read into flashtool and it seems easier.
If i get a recovery on this thing im good from there.
I dont understand the steps. On Samsung note devices its root,safestrap, SU then happy flashhing.
This device is crazy confusion
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OK. Here is what you need to know and do.
1- you didn't need to upgrade. A towelroot variant would have worked.
2- you don't need to unlock bootloader.
3- you need to install, from a PC onto your phone, what's called Xzdualrecovery, which is essentially a recovery. Google it and download the latest installer for this phone. You need to enable USB debugging on the phone so it can be installed from the PC. When your start the installer there is an option to instal AND root. This tool comes with the variant of towelroot tha can properly root your phone, if your OS date is before June 7 2014.
If you need help with these steps message me.
Thank u najoor. I have only updated to 4.4.2. I tried towelroot. Didnt work. I have a c6802. So im completely stock and your saying theres a tool out there that can root and install recovery from a pc.
Flashtool? Could you provide a link?
Hey Guyz! I am new to rooting process and need a bit info. I am thinking of rooting my Galaxy J7 Max(currently 5 and a half month old) using Kingroot. But need to know if I would get my warranty back when I unroot it. I currently have no plans of flashing custom roms or custom recovery.
Piyushsks2605 said:
Hey Guyz! I am new to rooting process and need a bit info. I am thinking of rooting my Galaxy J7 Max(currently 5 and a half month old) using Kingroot. But need to know if I would get my warranty back when I unroot it. I currently have no plans of flashing custom roms or custom recovery.
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Hi,
First , your warranty will be voided if you root your phone , even if you unroot it after.
Secondly , I don't advice the Kingoroot usage on your phone ,the best way is to unlock your bootloader and use TWRP (or another custom recovery) to flash magisk or SuperSU.
Those root manager are way more complete and you know what they are doing to your data .
Get your codename with this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redphx.deviceid
And select the good section between the four ones there :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/j700t-development
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/samsung-galaxy-j7-prime--j7-on-nxt-exynos7870
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/samsung-galaxy-j7-nxt--j701f-core-nxt-exynos-7870
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-2016-exynos-7870-guides-development-and-mods
I let you learn more there
RaiZProduction said:
Hi,
First , your warranty will be voided if you root your phone , even if you unroot it after.
Secondly , I don't advice the Kingoroot usage on your phone ,the best way is to unlock your bootloader and use TWRP (or another custom recovery) to flash magisk or SuperSU.
Those root manager are way more complete and you know what they are doing to your data .
Get your codename with this app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.redphx.deviceid
And select the good section between the four ones there :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/j700t-development
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/samsung-galaxy-j7-prime--j7-on-nxt-exynos7870
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/samsung-galaxy-j7-nxt--j701f-core-nxt-exynos-7870
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-2016-exynos-7870-guides-development-and-mods
I let you learn more there
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Can i directly install twrp using odin and then flash magisk or supersu ,without unlocking bootloader?
Piyushsks2605 said:
Can i directly install twrp using odin and then flash magisk or supersu ,without unlocking bootloader?
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Even Odin would require unlocked bootloader. You can directly boot on TWRP without installing it and install SuperSu from it. But everything would require unlocked bootloader and voiding warranty.
TechieComputers said:
Even Odin would require unlocked bootloader. You can directly boot on TWRP without installing it and install SuperSu from it. But everything would require unlocked bootloader and voiding warranty.
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Can you give me instructions on how to unlock bootloader for my device?
Piyushsks2605 said:
Can you give me instructions on how to unlock bootloader for my device?
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If you want to install TWRP follow this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...overy-twrp-3-1-1-1-samsung-galaxy-j7-t3710048
For other stuff have a look at device specific forum. In your case you can look at: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7-2017/development