Sorry for the subject. Didn’t know how to summarize what happened.
I rooted my phone successfully about a year ago. It worked fine, no problems. A few months later I went to use the WiFi Tether app, and it said tethering started with errors. When I clicked the error it said - Wi-Fi Tether has been denied by SuperUser permissions.
I immediately logged into Titanium Backup Pro and it said root access has failed, followed by this error: Sorry, I could not acquire root privileges. This application will *not* work! Please verify that your ROM is rooted and included BusyBox, and try again. This attempt was made using the "/system/bin/su" command.
I really haven’t had time to troubleshoot this before, but I have a few days free and was bored. However it's been so long that (1) I can't remember what steps I took to root it the first time, and (2) I’m not sure how to fix it from this point? I started researching how to update to Jellybean, but I need to figure this out before I possibly brick it trying JB.
I'm a little confused as to why a root would no longer work out the blue? Does the carrier (Sprint) send updates similar to iOS? What really confused me is when I power down and plug in the power cord, I still get that black screen, green font, which prompts me to reboot, boot from SD, etc. Assuming that means I can use that screen to boot a ROM and try to re-root it?
I'm a bit lost and not sure where to start...again.
First of all check superuser application.
may be you deleted it accidentally.
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pradeeppk said:
First of all check superuser application.
may be you deleted it accidentally.
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When I checked Superuser, it said "Last allowed on 6/23/2012 at 4:47"
The log showes Titanium Backup & WiFi Tether denied.
Is there a user guide for using this SuperUser. I am an IT guy, but need to be approached like a noob.
6thSense said:
When I checked Superuser, it said "Last allowed on 6/23/2012 at 4:47"
The log showes Titanium Backup & WiFi Tether denied.
Is there a user guide for using this SuperUser. I am an IT guy, but need to be approached like a noob.
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Whenever this happened to me I just typically reflashed. I think it's a kernal thing. I'm not too sure, but after updating everything all was better. I think I flashed a different kernal by this point. Hope this helps.
krnfrk6663 said:
Whenever this happened to me I just typically reflashed. I think it's a kernal thing. I'm not too sure, but after updating everything all was better. I think I flashed a different kernal by this point. Hope this helps.
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Dumb question, but the kernal is the ROM, correct? I'm not even sure which one I used. Sad, huh? Any way I can see that through that initial screen or through Titanium?
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Dumb question, but the kernal is the ROM, correct? I'm not even sure which one I used. Sad, huh? Any way I can see that through that initial screen or through Titanium?
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Kernals are separate from the Rom, stock has their own, developers had custom ones as well. You can see the kernel type you have in about phone. If a Rom comes with a kernel, they usually point that out. Look into it. I'm not 100% knowledgeable on it.
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I got the phone offa craigslist.
how can I tell if the phone is already rooted?
Menu > settings > about phone > software > build number if out says release keys at the end it's one of the leaks, if it says test keys you have root. Hope that helps
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it says release-keys, but build number 1.17.605.1
the reason I asked is because I am having problems rooting it per the instructions on this website.
this phone recently got sent back to htc for service, and they flashed it to the "latest" rom they said. dunno what that means.
What exactly are you having problems with while rooting?
it says release-keys, but build number 1.17.605.1
the reason I asked is because I am having problems rooting it per the instructions on this website.
this phone recently got sent back to htc for service, and they flashed it to the "latest" rom they said. dunno what that means.
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Im not sure htc services phones do they?
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korben dallas said:
Im not sure htc services phones do they?
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yes they do ,if u call and have issues with ur phone , they do offer to fix ur phone but not sure for any cost tho , hope this helps
I had audible crackling, and they fixed the speaker, but also reflashed the phone to 1.5, unrooted.
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yes they do ,if u call and have issues with ur phone , they do offer to fix ur phone but not sure for any cost tho , hope this helps
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shagpal said:
I had audible crackling, and they fixed the speaker, but also reflashed the phone to 1.5, unrooted.
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view my thread to help you root your phone. the link is the first one in my signature. read threw the thread and make sure you download the full version and the update.
Good to know! Thanks!
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view my thread to help you root your phone. the link is the first one in my signature. read threw the thread and make sure you download the full version and the update.
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noob question........my phone says firmware 1.5 build number 1.17.605.1 cl104882 release-key and its flashed to metropcs......if i root my phone and change to 2.1 will i have to reflash to metro........thanks
kingkat186 said:
noob question........my phone says firmware 1.5 build number 1.17.605.1 cl104882 release-key and its flashed to metropcs......if i root my phone and change to 2.1 will i have to reflash to metro........thanks
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good news is, that you are stock, so you can root your phone.
and yes, chances are you will then have to reflash it to metropcs. but since you already did that once, the next time will be easier. if you do run into trouble, then just ask us in the IRC channel at irc.wastate.net #droideris or #erisroothelp
thanks for your help
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Menu > settings > about phone > software > build number if out says release keys at the end it's one of the leaks, if it says test keys you have root. Hope that helps.
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I think I have rooted my phone, but what is "leaks" also my phone has "realease" keys at he end of the build. Superuser app is on my phone and Titanium Backup seems to be working. Just entered, "su" into Terminal and got permission denied. I'm lost.
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VISION PVT SHIP S-OFF
H-BOOT-0.82.0000
MICROP-0425
RADIO-26.03.02.26_M
eMMC-boot
Sep 2 2010, 17:59:38
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
IMAGE CRC
MobileWon said:
I think I have rooted my phone, but what is "leaks" also my phone has "realease" keys at he end of the build. Superuser app is on my phone and Titanium Backup seems to be working. Just entered, "su" into Terminal and got permission denied. I'm lost.
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Check out this link. I think it might help answer your questions.
Also google theunlockr.com
Bayhill Jacket said:
Check out this link. I think it might help answer your questions.
Also google theunlockr.com
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The link is not working.
Edit:Nevermind, I managed to find the information on Android Central. So, I'm rooted, but whenever I would do the g free verify I would get an error. Thanks given.
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I think that he meant this one. Basically, install a terminal app , if one is not already installed, and open it. If you see a "#" prompt, you are rooted. If you see a "$" prompt and then enter the command "su" (and grant permission to the terminal app if you get prompted to by the SuperUser app), if it changes to a "#" you are rooted.
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I think that he meant this one. Basically, install a terminal app , if one is not already installed, and open it. If you see a "#" prompt, you are rooted. If you see a "$" prompt and then enter the command "su" (and grant permission to the terminal app if you get prompted to by the SuperUser app), if it changes to a "#" you are rooted.
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That's the link, thanks doogald. Sorry for the broken one
Thanks guys thats the exact one I used. Maybe I'm doing something wrong when I do the g free verify, but I also wanted to see if I had the cid and sim unlocked.
MobileWon said:
I think I have rooted my phone, but what is "leaks" also my phone has "realease" keys at he end of the build. Superuser app is on my phone and Titanium Backup seems to be working. Just entered, "su" into Terminal and got permission denied. I'm lost.
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For the Eris, there are at least 5 different ways to "root" your phone, and the most recent & easiest methods (One Click or Dummies) don't even touch the primary OS - they just install a custom recovery boot which allow you to replace the entire OS by flashing a "rooted" OS into place (or, add a root toolkit to the existing "stock" ROM). So, running "su" may not tell you much.
For most rooted ROMs, the "su" terminal/shell program and the Superuser app act as a pair - when any other app requests superuser privileges the first time, the Superuser app will pop up on the screen and ask you whether you want to allow or deny the app requesting root privileges. There will be a check-box on that screen that will allow the Superuser app to remember your choice. If you have ever seen this pop-up, then I suppose you have a rootkit installed correctly.
Note that if you look away from your phone for too long while that pop-up is on screen, the Superuser app will time out - and decide that the requesting app should always be denied.
The Superuser app keeps a list of apps that have previously requested root - start the Superuser app directly from the launcher, and you will see the list. If there is one in there that is erroneously marked as "deny", tap on that entry and select "forget". Then, the next time you start the app in question, keep a lookout for that Superuser app pop-up.
The fact that you get a "permission denied" message when trying "su" from a terminal session means one of two things, either:
- you previously denied access to "su" (or looked away from the screen, and missed the pop-up), or
- your ROM is not correctly rooted.
HTH
PS note that this thread is extremely old - it references methods and techniques which will still work, but are quite a bit more tedious than newer methods. Also, it helps people responding to your inquiry if you mention a few tidbits about your phone : what you have done to the phone,the bootloader version, the (full) kernel version, the "Software #", etc.
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Thanks guys thats the exact one I used. Maybe I'm doing something wrong when I do the g free verify, but I also wanted to see if I had the cid and sim unlocked.
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Doesn't SIM Lock only apply to GSM phones?
ok. ive used the one click root... ive used the script root method... downloaded the correct files. but i can't seem to get root.... both methods says i have root and its good to go but no superuser icon and i even tried using the one on the market just incase i need to... nothing still and ive tried over hours and hours... i don't know what else to do... anyone?
Use the fixed superuser posted on these forums.
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i can't even get root permission to log into cwk. to flash it.
dadsterflip said:
i can't even get root permission to log into cwk. to flash it.
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i didn't do the one click root, but, in the long root version, and I am sure it is the same, you need to install SU from the market, and then if you do not get SU access right away, reboot the phone a couple times.
If you turn your phone off, and then back on while holding vol down and power, does it say MECH S-OFF at the top? If it still says S-ON or security warning, you didn't root your phone right, if it says S-OFF your rooted, and you just need to get SU working by rebooting a few times.
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i didn't do the one click root, but, in the long root version, and I am sure it is the same, you need to install SU from the market, and then if you do not get SU access right away, reboot the phone a couple times.
If you turn your phone off, and then back on while holding vol down and power, does it say MECH S-OFF at the top? If it still says S-ON or security warning, you didn't root your phone right, if it says S-OFF your rooted, and you just need to get SU working by rebooting a few times.
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Hope that works for them. I wonder if fastboot, where it doesnt shut the phone down 100% and suspends the phone in memory, could be an issue or no?
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i didn't do the one click root, but, in the long root version, and I am sure it is the same, you need to install SU from the market, and then if you do not get SU access right away, reboot the phone a couple times.
If you turn your phone off, and then back on while holding vol down and power, does it say MECH S-OFF at the top? If it still says S-ON or security warning, you didn't root your phone right, if it says S-OFF your rooted, and you just need to get SU working by rebooting a few times.
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ill redo it and do this. thx
the only problems root wise i ran into (and i did it the adb way) was super user wouldnt initially give rights. I solved this each and everytime by one reboot. (clockwork i didnt have rights) restarted phone superuser came up with the box for me to give cw rights. Then i installed Tit backup form the market. No rights again, a restart and problem solved. Dont know why it was buggy but try that.
is it normal to see. usb device not recognized? while its on the hboot loading the update through? it only says that while its updating the hboot or loading the PG05IMG.zip. otherwise i have all the right drivers for it.
update.... still not luck. i used the script root... at the end i have s-on.... on the first downgrade i have s-off but at the very end of the script to add the other update ppg05img, it turns the s-on back... sooooo whats wrong with it or what am i doing wrong?
if your having that many issues with the quick root method (ill be honest I havent looked at the instructions for it) i really would suggest doing it manually (the method that was first released). I wanted to post the links for you but i dont have enough posts yet to do so. The instructions i used are on droid-life . com. Once your there go to search and type in thunderbolt root. Another one click root method will be the first topic. Go there and youll see two hyperlinks (here) and (here) in the first paragraph.Click the second one and youll see the list of instructions and a link to a video, showing you how to do it. The original video is very fast but once it starts playing it will give you step one and step two links. This video is very helpful and very detailed. Anyway hope that helps.
Any questions leave a post.
update. finally got root... manual way. thx for the help guys.
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update. finally got root... manual way. thx for the help guys.
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no problem man hope i was a help.
dadsterflip said:
update. finally got root... manual way. thx for the help guys.
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now you can rest easy that in the future if you screw up your tbolt you understand how adb works enough to probably fix it comfortably.
Amen to that.
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Hello,
I'm new. I got my Atrix 5 days ago. I migrated from an iPhone 3g. I am on AT&T. I have done TONS of research before doing anything with my phone. I really dont want to brick it and I want to make sure im doing it right the first time and everytime. since its new it has 1.83 on android ver 2.2. I rooted using gingerbreak, obtained sideloading and tether using Gladiatrix. I am contemplating installing Gingerblur but I am hesitant. its not the installation that worries me. its the uninstalling should something go wrong. I understand creating a nandroid back is the way to go as I SHOULD be able to reflash to my backed up stock ROM. and be MOSTLY back to where I am now. here is my problem... HOW? I have done hours of combing numerous forums looking for how to create a nandroid backup. I understand ROM Manager is the way to go. but it keeps telling me "you must have clockworkMod Recovery installed before continuing. Install the recovery through ROM Manager first." so i click "install" and a dialog box pops up and gives me multiple phones to choose from, none of which is my Atrix. so i did more research and found another way (I think) using the Moto a4 bootstrap located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1019143 using these instructions (watch from 3:08 to 4:46). Is this where I am going wrong? Im getting this screen (also has a "charge boot" button): http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k...kMod-Recovery-for-Motorola-Atrix-4G_thumb.png
what am I missing? What am I doing wrong? how do i create a nandroid backup?
I have found numerous posts/sites that tell me to use ROM Manager but im getting the above error.
Do I even want GingerBlur this bad?
thanks for listening and I really hope someone has some answers soon as I have spent HOURS looking for an answer. in the mean time im going to bed.
You're almost there. Click Install Recovery. Allow root. Make sure your phone is plugged into the wall charger. Then click Recovery Boot. Your phone will reboot into recovery, and there should be a menu item for backing up your phone. Use the volume up/down to navigate the menu and the wake button to select.
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Next time put something in the subject line other than [Q] so everyone can see what the thread is about.
You should know to do this no matter what forums you are posting on!
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Next time put something in the subject line other than [Q] so everyone can see what the thread is about.
You should know to do this no matter what forums you are posting on!
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Or to at least help with the search tags...
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I appologize for the subject, I typed it out else where on my pc and copy/pasted it in and missed the subject.
Thanks, the instructions I had found were very blurry when he got to the recovery mode portion and i couldnt tell if there was a backup option.
so this AM went into recovery mode and made a backup to my external SD card. will ROM Manager work at this point? or is it not completely supported yet (because its not in the list)
I feel much more comfortable trying out Gingerblur at this point now that I have a backup of the stock ROM.
Thanks for your help, and again sorry bout the subject, simple mistake.
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will ROM Manager work at this point? or is it not completely supported yet (because its not in the list)
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+1 is it possible to get Rom manager working on our device?
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+1 is it possible to get Rom manager working on our device?
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I got this answer on another forum with a similar question:
In a nutshell, in order to use CWM and do a Nandroid backup, you must use a phone that has an unlocked bootloader; which allows certain changes to be made to the Operating System which enables those two apps. The Atrix has not yet been unlocked, and Gingerblur is not a true ROM. It's only a "pseudo-ROM"...more like a theme on Android than a rewritten version of Android, which is what a true ROM is. So, in other words, "you can't get there from here".
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... we cannot use ROM Manager at all because of our current locked status.
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Thats the simple answer. thanks for the help everyone.
Ugh, frustrating. Sorry if there is a post on this, I did search but couldn't find anything.
Ok, so was looking to flash the CM10, feeling relatively comfortable with rooting and flashing roms on my Evo 3d GSM I figured I'd do the same with my TF201. I'm running Build 9.4.2.28-20120525 so I downloaded the Asus Unlocker. Ran it. Everything appeared fine. Then went to instal ROM Manager. I got a message saying that SU Access had been denied. Ok. Looked at my SuperUser app, everything looked fine, I set permissons to automatically allow rather than ask. Attempted to flash ClockworkMod Recovery through ROM Manager and had ROM Manager freeze. Had to force close it.
So I worried that something was up with either the unlock process (It said everything unlocked properly, even restarted the system first before doing any of this stuff) or the SU. So I uninstalled the SuperUser App and installed the SuperSU app to see if that made any difference. When I start up SuperSU I get a message that says "The SU binary needs to be updated. Continue?" I said yes and all I get is "Installation Failed!"
I'm really worried I've screwed my system right over. I am not sure what to do next.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Oh I forgot to mention that attempting to boot into recovery gets me the sad little dead android with the ! coming out of his chest... Ominous!
I believe the ASUS unlocking tool only unlocks the bootloader. It doesn't install root or a custom recovery. When I unlocked my Prime, I installed a custom recovery through fastboot, then installed a custom ROM through that recovery. There are various threads that explains the procedures to install custom recoveries and ROMs, and if you need further assistance, I'm sure many here will be glad to help.
~Azrael's Kiss~
Yeah looks like we're good now. Had to reinstall SU but it worked out fine int he end. Flashing CM10 now.
Wouldn't recommend Rom Manager for the prime, people have experience problems, use TWRP (i think thats right) from GooManager instead.
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Wouldn't recommend Rom Manager for the prime, people have experience problems, use TWRP (i think thats right) from GooManager instead.
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Seems to works OK. But soon as I have gapps installed I'll switch it over just to be safe
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Its just from what i've heard - if it works ok for you then you might be fine with it - might be worth reading up on it.
I had problems with it then read up about other people having same issues to moved to the TWRP and have had no issues since.
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Its just from what i've heard - if it works ok for you then you might be fine with it - might be worth reading up on it.
I had problems with it then read up about other people having same issues to moved to the TWRP and have had no issues since.
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Yeah, thanks for that. Seeing as the JB roms are still very much in development, it's likely best if I update the recovery manager to whatever is the most up to date so as to (hopefully) minimize any risk.
Man, things have come a long way from when I rooted my SE Xperia X10 on Eclaire!
Thanks for the advice guys.
Roach2010 posted he uses TWRP which I think is a pretty good endorsement.
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Roach, is it okay to use twrp with this rom or should I go back to your CWM mod version?
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I use TWRP. I love it.
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Trwp is a great recovery. never had any issues using it. makes flashing roms easy n seamless. I use it on my prime & nexus 7. plus the ability to compress the nandroids to save space is great. also allows batch flashing which it'll flash the zips in the order you choose.
I need help with rooting my phone. I have gone to:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957155
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043636
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1884#tutorial
I first started out with Samsung Galaxy Note II Kit. But, the update said I needed to do something about unlocking my boot loader, so I went to the Adam Outtler page. But, he says in the first post that this won't work If you do it with an OTA update after January 18, 2012. Well, I didn't notice that first anyways and tried Odin, and all it would do mainly was fail, or setup connection would take forever, and even Casual says:
/system/bin/sh: su: not found
noroot
DEVICE IS NOT ROOTED! ROOT YOUR DEVICE! Install any VRALJB ROM --Adam Outler
What I think I need to do is uninstall the OTA update, but most people I have seen do it through a rooted phone, but I don't have one yet. I have no idea what to do, and I am really confused and don't want to hard brick or screw up my phone. Could anyone help me with this? I am sorry if I am being stupid about this, but the only thing I ever rooted was a NOOK tablet which was simple.
P.S. I am sorry but if anyone respond between the times of 10am-12pm today, and 4pm-12am today, I will not be able to respond due to work arrangements I have for today.
First confirm the baseband: System Settings > About Phone > Baseband. If it shows VRALL4, you have the update and need to use the updated root and unlock method here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118348
Just go slowly and follow the directions (measure twice and cut once), its pretty easy. Good luck.
start at section 1 of my guide...then if youwant to unlock follow adams thread. make sure to use his latest "jailbreak" method(the one linked in my guide).
If you on the latest software from Verizon, just use Adams guide. That's all I did. Need any help let me know!
Or just follow this dude here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RAnj9DgMKo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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evolishesh said:
If you on the latest software from Verizon, just use Adams guide. That's all I did. Need any help let me know!
Or just follow this dude here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RAnj9DgMKo&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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the last thing i would recomend is using anything other than adams or my thread. also the op may just want root, which he can simply place root66 in odin and be done. the latest software adds no benifit other than if you like to internet bench race.
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First confirm the baseband: System Settings > About Phone > Baseband. If it shows VRALL4, you have the update and need to use the updated root and unlock method here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118348
Just go slowly and follow the directions (measure twice and cut once), its pretty easy. Good luck.
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Okay I'll try this. Thanks guys, I'll tell you all if I have anymore problems.
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the last thing i would recomend is using anything other than adams or my thread. also the op may just want root, which he can simply place root66 in odin and be done. the latest software adds no benifit other than if you like to internet bench race.
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Well this is what I used on my Note 2, and had no issues. But, the OP can use whatever he wants. I was just suggesting what's the easiest method to me. Thanks for pointing it out
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Ok, well I got everything together, I got TWRP and thus it is rooted. But, now I'm trying to install Cyanogen mod 10, using this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0_j-L2iaP4
But, not using those files because those are for Sprint and I am instead using the files here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047734
But, once I try to put the roms up, it says I failed in TWRP, I have no idea why to.
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Ok, well I got everything together, I got TWRP and thus it is rooted. But, now I'm trying to install Cyanogen mod 10, using this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0_j-L2iaP4
But, not using those files because those are for Sprint and I am instead using the files here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047734
But, once I try to put the roms up, it says I failed in TWRP, I have no idea why to.
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Maybe u got a bad download... Try downloading the rom again.. Make sure u back everything up..and make sure u got the latest recovery from goo manager... Good luck Homie...
!GaNgStA Gn2!!!
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Ok, well I got everything together, I got TWRP and thus it is rooted. But, now I'm trying to install Cyanogen mod 10, using this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0_j-L2iaP4
But, not using those files because those are for Sprint and I am instead using the files here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2047734
But, once I try to put the roms up, it says I failed in TWRP, I have no idea why to.
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Use goo manager and update your twrp
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