So I finally have my device rooted now (I think anyway).
Right now it has the old superuser on it, what's the easiest way to upgrade to SuperSU and get rid of the old one?
Second question is the whole reason I did this was to enable free wifi tethering.
How do I get it to work? Do i need a custom ROM? I have the latest Wireless Tethering for Root Users and it doesn't seem to broadcast.
I figure I might need a new kernel. But I haven't mod'd a phone in a while so wanted to be sure.
Thank you.
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I went to use my wireless tether and it's telling me my phone is not rooted....what the crap? would flshng a new Rom/kernal combo resolve this?
DL titanium backup....this will tell you if you are truly rooted
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Just run the one click root, it will reboot your phone and now you're good to go.
Intro: I'm on the official Jelly Bean update, and by updating lost the root I had on ICS. I was one of the unfortunate users that backed up with an older version of Voodoo OTA RootKeeper, before the program updated to account for the JB changes, so my root got wiped even though it was backed up. Well I'm tired of sitting around waiting for exploits, and I treat my tablet with care anyways, so I figure it's finally time to take the plunge and unlock so I can root the thing, right?
Plan: According to this thread, I should run the unlock tool and then flash TWRP, after that I'll be free to flash custom updates and/or replace the whole OS/ROM.
Question: Do I really need to change ROMs in order to root? I've read vague mentions of flashing a zip with the su executable and such, if that works for an unlocked TF201 with the stock JB ROM, that'd save me a lot of trouble of backing up my apps and all that jazz. Does anybody have any info on this?
EDIT: Okay, it seems I can't do it right now. I'm currently getting network access via bluetooth tethering (pdanet app), but the unlock tool seems to explicitly demand wifi, as it tells me there's no network connection available even when I can browse just fine in the browsers and such... so this will have to wait until I can access some wifi.
So I would like to use wifi tethering with my Nexus 10 that I plan to get soon and I would prefer not to have to add the plan to my account. I know that people used to use FoxFi but I heard that doesn't work with JB anymore (I'm on the newest update 3.16.651.3 from 1/31).
And if there is an app or program out there that will do this for free do I have to be rooted? Cuz I figure I would have to be. And on that note. How would I root and stay totally stock without losing OTA's and such. Is there even a way? I don't want a custom ROM or anything at all just the ability to tether my wifi for free.
Any help will be greatly appreciated thanks.
Yes you have to be rooted to use WiFi tether or native hot spot. WiFi tether requires root access for the app. The native hotspot requires a build prop tweak/hack. You can find more info here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2120897
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You can root the stock ROM. Check the threads in the dev sections. By zedomax and by regaw_lienad . You Dont even have to flash a custom recovery, I believe (that way you can still take OTAs). Really, your best bet, I think, is root and get custom recovery and flash one of the stock rooted ROMs posted in the dev section.
From my Evo LTE, yup.
Thanks guys so if I just root my stock ROM and don't flash a custom recovery I can still take OTA updates no problem? Cuz that's what I want. And as for that MOD is that for using my hotspot app or for boosting my 3G by removing the proxy. Cuz as a matter of fact that proxy reset thing (by typing ##3282# and setting all the HTTPS settings to 0) because I saw online that it will boost the often very 3G slow speeds of my EVO.
And is there a specific app that I would need to download afterwards to use? Or could I use the native Hotspot app after? Sorry for all the questions guys but I am just very curious about this and I greatly appreciate all the help.
Yup if you just root your stock rom without flashing a custom recovery you should be able to accept ota's without any issues. However if your rooted and accept and ota then you more than likely will loose root. Also by accepting an ota you take the chance of permanently loosing the ability to gain root or achieve s-off. Also that mod is for the native hot spot to work. No app needed. The speed up 3g mod is a sperate from this I believe.
#Root-Hack_Mod*Always=LTE
Seriously, just unlock bootloader and install custom recovery. Then flash a stock rooted ROM from here. And when there is an OTA update, you will be able to find a rooted version of THAT here as well. Our devs keep us up yo date,... even for those who prefer stock.
From my Evo LTE, yup.
This is odd, but I'm stock, not rooted. S-OFF'd, but locked. And I have the most up-to-date version. And when I use the Sprint HotSpot application, it doesn't give me the error that I need to have the plan, it just connects, acts like it's allowed to use it, but just drops the 3G over and over again, and never connects to anything on my Galaxy Tab. It should throw back the error saying I don't have the plan, right?
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This is odd, but I'm stock, not rooted. S-OFF'd, but locked. And I have the most up-to-date version. And when I use the Sprint HotSpot application, it doesn't give me the error that I need to have the plan, it just connects, acts like it's allowed to use it, but just drops the 3G over and over again, and never connects to anything on my Galaxy Tab. It should throw back the error saying I don't have the plan, right?
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Yeah that's what it always does. That's what mine does too and I'm 100% stock nonrooted and S-on
I am retiring my Samsung Charge which is rooted and using a custom Rom. I have used odin and am familiar with most aspects of the charge process. I have also been reading through the many posts and because of the dating, and basebands, I am somewhat confused as to what I am sure is just a simple process.
My new S4 from Verizon will arrive tomorrow. I have no idea if it has the latest OTA installed or not 4.4.2.
My goal is to have an updated (latest OTA) phone with root and wifi tethering. Ideally, I would like to have the latest OTA for functionality, but also install a debloated rom with a few basis apks....tether is a must.
From what I can tell....
1) take new phone and update via OTA to NC5
2) download and install Towel root
3) install SuperSU
4) install Titanium Backup.
5) install working wifi tether ...foxfi
6) remove or freeze bloat ware
7) Done
IF I can get to this end result quicker ( say a rom with tether, root, debloated, but still stock 4.4.2 base) that would be my preference.
I use my current phone with tether for Internet access, so it is vital I get that running first.
Thanks
Your new phone should already come with 4.4.2 on it. I bought my phone in May of last year and my phone just started acting up so I asked them for a replacement. It came with 4.4.2. If its on verizon your build will be NC5. I think you pretty much have it down for what you want and need to do. If by chance you start romming then you will need Safestrap, Busy Box, and Towel root with SuperUser. I have used FoxFi for tethering alot for work so your good.
wetwaterdog said:
I am retiring my Samsung Charge which is rooted and using a custom Rom. I have used odin and am familiar with most aspects of the charge process. I have also been reading through the many posts and because of the dating, and basebands, I am somewhat confused as to what I am sure is just a simple process.
My new S4 from Verizon will arrive tomorrow. I have no idea if it has the latest OTA installed or not 4.4.2.
My goal is to have an updated (latest OTA) phone with root and wifi tethering. Ideally, I would like to have the latest OTA for functionality, but also install a debloated rom with a few basis apks....tether is a must.
From what I can tell....
1) take new phone and update via OTA to NC5
2) download and install Towel root
3) install SuperSU
4) install Titanium Backup.
5) install working wifi tether ...foxfi
6) remove or freeze bloat ware
7) Done
IF I can get to this end result quicker ( say a rom with tether, root, debloated, but still stock 4.4.2 base) that would be my preference.
I use my current phone with tether for Internet access, so it is vital I get that running first.
Thanks
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SUPERSPORT25 said:
Your new phone should already come with 4.4.2 on it. I bought my phone in May of last year and my phone just started acting up so I asked them for a replacement. It came with 4.4.2. If its on verizon your build will be NC5. I think you pretty much have it down for what you want and need to do. If by chance you start romming then you will need Safestrap, Busy Box, and Towel root with SuperUser. I have used FoxFi for tethering alot for work so your good.
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Is there a debloated, rooted, version of the OTA NC5 available?
I would prefer to just use odin, load the above mentioned rom which has all the bloatware out of it, and then root, tether, etc as necessary.
It would save me time by not having to debloat the factory OTA NC5.
No. All we have is SS and a few rooms for it. To get tether you will need safe strap and use one of the methods for unlocking tether.
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After rooting I used SQLite Editor to turn off entitlement check so I can use the stock Wifi Hot spot app. I used it for years with my Droid Razr Maxx and now for a couple of months on my S4. I haven't found a wifi tether app better than the stock one.
How do you do that?
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Cracked my screen on my rooted S4 which was running Hyperdrive and was given a friend's old S4 that has 5.0.1 on it. I rooted with Kingoroot and I'm still running the stock rom, which I don't have a problem with. I would like to use my phone as a hotspot by hitting the hotspot icon but I have Verizon's unlimited data plan and when I click on the icon it says I'd have to pay a subscription fee. I can use FoxFi but I don't like dealing with the extra step - just wondering if there's a way to easily fix this by flashing a module or if it really requires a full rom flash. I haven't even looked into custom roms that run 5.0.1, but I really don't mind the stock one. Flashed the OF1 tether module but still getting the subscription screen. Any advice?