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I've recently acquired a Photon 4g and would like to root it. I've been using guides on XDA for a while now. Ive been rooting since the g1 and I've tied every method available for the Photon to no avail. I have the latest update so I think thats why the tordpedo method isn't working and I've tried both AIO roots with no luck as well. Can anyone give me any advice as to what I can do or point me in the right direction? Been searching the forum and google and I can find anything.
Side note, is it possible to downgrade and then root? Been searching downgrade on the Photon and again... no luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
You don't need to downgrade to root it. I used the one click AIO root on the latest update with no problems. And fyi you also need to unlock the boot loader on the photon, its not like how on other phones where once you root it your done.
Here's everything you need to know http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20331544
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Wrong, just for this person to ROOT the phone he/she doesnt need to unlock the bootloader.
For them to root the phone you need to before running the AIO root you need to enable USB debugging on the phone.
To enable you go to settings >> Applications >>> Development >>> then enable USB Debugging..
Good luck chances are good that this was your issue.
Lancerz said:
You don't need to downgrade to root it. I used the one click AIO root on the latest update with no problems. And fyi you also need to unlock the boot loader on the photon, its not like how on other phones where once you root it your done.
Here's everything you need to know http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20331544
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I also used shabby's AIO one click. I bought my MoPho and activated it. I think it happened during activation, but may have been right after, it updated immediately updated to the latest firmware. When I set up one of the things I did was enable USB debugging. When I rooted it worked perfectly first try.
I'm a MoPho-er
sanjuansr said:
I've recently acquired a Photon 4g and would like to root it. I've been using guides on XDA for a while now. Ive been rooting since the g1 and I've tied every method available for the Photon to no avail. I have the latest update so I think thats why the tordpedo method isn't working and I've tried both AIO roots with no luck as well. Can anyone give me any advice as to what I can do or point me in the right direction? Been searching the forum and google and I can find anything.
Side note, is it possible to downgrade and then root? Been searching downgrade on the Photon and again... no luck. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I used the method described by qbking77 in his youtube video.
Go to youtube and search for "qbking77 photon" Its one of the videos that gets listed.
Hope this helps.
- Harakiri
I tried that. I've installed the proper drivers. enabled debugging and it still won't root my phone. I've been rooting for a while and I followed the instructions to the T.
sanjuansr said:
I tried that. I've installed the proper drivers. enabled debugging and it still won't root my phone. I've been rooting for a while and I followed the instructions to the T.
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You're not giving us info to allow us to help:
- Error messages?
- Screen shots of your PC's DOS window?
- Was your Photon new out of box? If not, hard to tell what may have done to it. Maybe flash back to stock.
ScottieRotten said:
Wrong, just for this person to ROOT the phone he/she doesnt need to unlock the bootloader.
For them to root the phone you need to before running the AIO root you need to enable USB debugging on the phone.
To enable you go to settings >> Applications >>> Development >>> then enable USB Debugging..
Good luck chances are good that this was your issue.
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I guess you don't understand what I'm saying. On other phones when you root them that's all you have to do to run custom roms. On the photon to run custom roms you have to unlock the bootloader unless its 1 of the 2 roms where you can be locked. I didn't say you had to unlock the bootloader to root the phone.
No problem, just seemed as bad advice compared to what the OP was refering to.
He was having trouble rooting, he is obviously new and it seemed that telling him to unlock his bootloader was only clouding the issue.
He/she was having trouble rooting, so what would cause that? Certaintly not the bootloader.
Im at work so i dont have my laptop to give the exact error but ill give a brief explanation from memory. I installed the 32 bit drivers on my laptop running windows 7. I ran the aio and when it says thanks to creator(i forgot who but my version doesnt say edgan) i make sure o have debugging check and proceed. It recognizes the phone and runs fine up until it says erasing all your ****. Then it reboots and says device not recognized repeatedly then says you should be rooted.
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Thanks guys for all your advice and help. I found my problem and I'm now rooted.
For anyone interested in the solution. I switched laptops from one with windows 7 to a xp laptop and every time the AIO said it was rebooting I unplugged my phone until it was fully booted then plugged it back in to be sure the program recognized it. Worked on first try with new machine.
Hello, I just got a Samsung Galaxy S2 from a friend (Stock firmware GB 2.3.3)
For some reason I am not able to establish a connection between the phone and the PC.
I tried to install and reinstall Kies and/or the drivers multiple times (and everyone of the other suggestions i found with google) but with no success. The phone recognizes that it's been charged when the cable is plugged in and sometimes the phone even indicates that it's establishing a connection to kies (but this appears randomly, not always). On the PC there's no sign of any connection to the phone, neither Kies connects to it nor the phone is shown as any kind of device in the device-manager or in explorer ("adb devices" and Odin also don't recognize the phone).
Since my fathers S2 (2.3.6 Stock Firmware) connects fine with the same drivers and cable i finally gave up searching for any any other possible reason than a damaged connector on the phone.
So i tried to search for ways to root the phone, put CWM on it and a custom ROM without any PC connection.
I encountered some things like signed custom kernels that should grant you root access, an exploitation, ...
The exploitation didn't work out for my phone, and the kernels I've found are for Jellybean or ICS, so not suitable for my Gingerbread-Firmware,
I've found some older threads on various websites that promised such kernels for Gingerbread, but there were either dead links or nothing suitable for my phone.
So now I'd like to ask the community if anyone knows any signed kernel to gain root access for my phone, or any other way to accomplish my task of upgrading to a custom firmware, or if there's no possible way to do this and I should stop wasting m time on this...
(btw, for some reason the update of the firmware via WiFi doesn't work either, so I would be glad if anyone just knows a way to upgrade to a newer stock-firmware)
My phone:
model: GT-I9100
Android: 2.3.3
Baseband: I9100NEKD5
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKE1-CL181974
Buildnr.: GINGERBREAD.XWKE1
thank you all in advance
Can you download and install the latest version of Odin and check if it recognises that your phone is connected?
Let me know
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You can try ExynosAbuse ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297) for rooting; not sure if it works for gingerbread though.
Once you're rooted you should be able to flash cwm with MobileOdinPro (costs 5 bucks; https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.mobileodin.pro)
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MarkyG82 said:
Disi01
Try these:
Boot to recovery and factory reset (backup any pics etc if required)
Set debugging in usb access
Try other usb ports on the pc.
I wanted the same thing untill it took me 2 weeks to decide I wanted to flash in odin. Swapping to a different port gave me access.
Good luck.
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This is what I tried too and for me it didn't work. I got the same problem as TO. I'm going to try some more stuff and if it would work i'll let you know and will follow this.
ps. I even have switched the board inside with the micro usb connector. Didn't work. I am on 4.0.4.
I already tried if Odin recognizes my phone -> no success...
I also tried ExynosAbuse before, it tells me when I start the app made by chainfire, that my device is unable to be rooted via this method.
And I've already tried to connect through every single port on every single computer that's available to me, still no success...
The only chance a can see right now might be to find a signed kernel that gives me root-access via the "install update from SD card" function, I've already found a few, but none of them was suitable for my device...
The problem is that this firmware apparently is that "old", that most of the results when searching for this topic are JB or ICS-related.
disi01 said:
I already tried if Odin recognizes my phone -> no success...
I also tried ExynosAbuse before, it tells me when I start the app made by chainfire, that my device is unable to be rooted via this method.
And I've already tried to connect through every single port on every single computer that's available to me, still no success...
The only chance a can see right now might be to find a signed kernel that gives me root-access via the "install update from SD card" function, I've already found a few, but none of them was suitable for my device...
The problem is that this firmware apparently is that "old", that most of the results when searching for this topic are JB or ICS-related.
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You really gotta get your device rooted and flashed (mobile odin pro might is a good choice)
Don't you have an External SD card? if not, I'm sure you know someone who does.
Once you get it, you can get your device rooted & flash whatever you want via recovery.
And remember, you can always say to your dad "hey old man, how about this: I give you my phone, and you give me yours".
gastonw said:
You really gotta get your device rooted and flashed (mobile odin pro might is a good choice)
Don't you have an External SD card? if not, I'm sure you know someone who does.
Once you get it, you can get your device rooted & flash whatever you want via recovery.
And remember, you can always say to your dad "hey old man, how about this: I give you my phone, and you give me yours".
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Yes, I do have an external SD card, but as far as I know, to flash your phone via MobileOdin it needs root access, and I still haven't figured out how to grant my applications root access on this device without any PC connection... I haven't found any useable kernel/update yet that helps me with my problem and can be installed without the phone being rooted already... If you know one, I would be glad if you could tell me
I already tried to negotiate with my dad but he doesnt seem very cooperative. He didn't like the fact that my phone has an older firmware than his and that I haven't found a way to update it... (Somehow the firmware-update via WiFi doesn't work too, it tells me everytime that the phone failed to connect to the server)
disi01 said:
Yes, I do have an external SD card, but as far as I know, to flash your phone via MobileOdin it needs root access, and I still haven't figured out how to grant my applications root access on this device without any PC connection... I haven't found any useable kernel/update yet that helps me with my problem and can be installed without the phone being rooted already... If you know one, I would be glad if you could tell me
I already tried to negotiate with my dad but he doesnt seem very cooperative. He didn't like the fact that my phone has an older firmware than his and that I haven't found a way to update it... (Somehow the firmware-update via WiFi doesn't work too, it tells me everytime that the phone failed to connect to the server)
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lol, okay, stop and read for a min.
You can root your device with that SD card.
Read this guy's method.
After you root it, you're up for some flashing.
But take it one step at the time.
If we get you to flash a nice looking ROM, your dad's gonna say something like this "hey, that's a nice looking OS you got there, how about I give you mine + 100 bucks"
About the OTA (over the air) update, I recall reading something about it. I'ma see if I can find a thread about that.
Also, you might like to try removing kies from your system (every last trace of it) and reinstalling the latest version. Then try connecting the phone again.
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gastonw said:
lol, okay, stop and read for a min.
You can root your device with that SD card.
Read this guy's method.
After you root it, you're up for some flashing.
But take it one step at the time.
If we get you to flash a nice looking ROM, your dad's gonna say something like this "hey, that's a nice looking OS you got there, how about I give you mine + 100 bucks"
About the OTA (over the air) update, I recall reading something about it. I'ma see if I can find a thread about that.
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Dude. That method (Rachmat3's) only works for ICS. He's on GB.
ctomgee said:
Dude. That method (Rachmat3's) only works for ICS. He's on GB.
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Quantity rather than quality lol.
Yes, this method doesn't work on GB, I've tried this before with a huge load of different CWM-bootloaders from a lot of different sources and it always throws an "signature verification failed" or "failed to verify whole-file signature" error or both...
Isn't there any similar way to do this on GB? I've been an iPhone user for a few years now and didn't check the android hacking/modding community very often and because of this I'm not aware of any rooting methods that may have been available back then...
All you need to do is use the exynos exploit to gain root. You can do this via a simple apk.
Once you have root install Mobile Odin and flash Siyah kernel (.tar) to get custom kernel, cwm recovery etc.
Then you're off! Just reboot into recovery and wipe/flash away :good:
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Dude. That method (Rachmat3's) only works for ICS. He's on GB.
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ooops.
disi01 said:
I also tried ExynosAbuse before, it tells me when I start the app made by chainfire, that my device is unable to be rooted via this method.
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Unfortunately the ExynosAbuse-method isn't an option for me neither...
EDIT:
found this in the changelog of ExynosAbuse (added in v1.20):
- Gingerbread-related fixes - note that not all Gingerbread firmwares of affected devices are vulnerable (for example, I know several SGS2 GB firmwares are not exploitable)
I think that unfortunately I have one of those firmwares...
What about changing the usb board.
If nothing else works this will be my last option in the end i guess, but I'd rather prefer a software-based solution because I assume it might be a bit cheaper
Looks like your only option to me.
try this
open the phone dialer
enter *#7284#
then make sure your phone is set to usb mode
you can try switching it to modem or the other option then reboot phone
then enter code again and pick usb option
you might need to reboot again
I had a problem in the past where USB would not connect and when I did the above it worked.
droiduzr2 said:
try this
open the phone dialer
enter *#7284#
then make sure your phone is set to usb mode
you can try switching it to modem or the other option then reboot phone
then enter code again and pick usb option
you might need to reboot again
I had a problem in the past where USB would not connect and when I did the above it worked.
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You, Sir, are my personal hero from now on I couldn't really try by now if this solved the problem with the USB-connection, but somehow it solved the problem with the firmware-update per WiFi, and now I was able to update to the newest ICS-firmware available to my device. And hopefully I will be able to root it now with one of the signed kernels available for ICS-firmware
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:
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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
So, i have followed so many different ways of rooting this phone. I have gotten it rooted, but as soon as i put a custom recovery, i have to use odin just to get it to work. I get the error that says im using non approved software on the device. How do i get a custom recovery on this phone? I have been using rom manager via the play store directly on the phone. I have also tried side loading clockworkmod and i cannot get it to take. Is there something im missing? Also, i have tried and tried and tried to use casual, but it continues to not work. as soon as it comes up after rebooting into download mode, it doesnt get all the way through the install. it gets to the end, and stops and errors out.
I absolutely have to get some other rom on this thing. The verizon rom is driving me nuts. I sure miss my nexus... 8)
Ok, yes you have to absolutely unlock the bootloader and I'm pretty sure that Casual is the only method to really do this. Not sure how much help I can be as I unlocked my Note 2 about a year ago and the methods are changing. So make sure you are on the right OTA and that there is an unlock available for your OTA.
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Yea, thats the problem. I have used casual, and it crashes every time i use it. It wont let me do a thing to the phone. Honestly, while i love the size of this phone, i miss my nexus more and more every day. Hmm...
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Ok, yes you have to absolutely unlock the bootloader and I'm pretty sure that Casual is the only method to really do this. Not sure how much help I can be as I unlocked my Note 2 about a year ago and the methods are changing. So make sure you are on the right OTA and that there is an unlock available for your OTA.
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Do you have an anti-virus installed on your computer? Casual crashed on me towards the end on first go also, until I disable Microsoft Security Essentials.
For the last two years I have been going back and forth between my Note 2 that was Stock Rooted on 4.1.2 and my un-Rooted Note 2 fully stock on 4.4.2. Each had their advantages
I had all but given up
Now thanks to GhettoRoot I have the best of both worlds.:highfive:
I would like to hear what is COOL about having Root on 4.4.2.
You newbies to 4.4.2 check out the Active apps widget . it only takes up one space on the home screen. It is a must have.
Because of GhettoRoot XDA will need to redo Most of the Verizon Note 2 Forum. AdamOutler's Root is obsolete, Thanks for the good times Adam
doctor-cool said:
For the last two years I have been going back and forth between my Note 2 that was Stock Rooted on 4.1.2 and my un-Rooted Note 2 fully stock on 4.4.2. Each had their advantages
I had all but given up
Now thanks to GhettoRoot I have the best of both worlds.:highfive:
I would like to hear what is COOL about having Root on 4.4.2.
You newbies to 4.4.2 check out the Active apps widget . it only takes up one space on the home screen. It is a must have.
Because of GhettoRoot XDA will need to redo Most of the Verizon Note 2 Forum. AdamOutler's Root is obsolete, Thanks for the good times Adam
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AdamOutler's Root is obsolete, Thanks for the good times
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Adam has done A LOT for this community especially for Samsung phone in general.. His work is NOT obsolete and he still very involved on this forum. I am not friends with him or do I know him but he was the master mind behind unlocking/exploiting Verizons bootloader.. which currently on 4.3 and 4.4.3 is still not possible. This is most likely do to him not having the phone and the phones age..
SOo I hope I got the wrong impression from your statement.. Bc that man you mentioned.. Is a LEGEND.. Hands down
Just to confirm, Ghettoroot does not work on 4.4.2 baseband ND7. Is that correct?
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11/9/14 Update. I successfully rooted with GhettoRoot with Note 2 running Android 4.4.2 and baseband ND7 (Verizon). Required SDK install and Note 2 Android drivers for Windows first.
jtsmall said:
11/9/14 Update. I successfully rooted with GhettoRoot with Note 2 running Android 4.4.2 and baseband ND7 (Verizon). Required SDK install and Note 2 Android drivers for Windows first.
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I also had success using GhettoRoot from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55210343&postcount=27
ADB from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Koush's universal android drivers from here:
https://github.com/koush/UniversalAdbDriver
Yes, that's it. Samsung's drivers work for me.
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travisn000 said:
I also had success using GhettoRoot from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55210343&postcount=27
ADB from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Koush's universal android drivers from here:
https://github.com/koush/UniversalAdbDriver
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crossing fingers
shissler said:
crossing fingers
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woot woot im rooted..lol now what way to go
shissler said:
woot woot im rooted..lol now what way to go
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I used it to replace the APN config file in my wife's phone for use on other carriers (T-Mobile & international use):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57070787&postcount=7
It worked great for up to HSDPA+ speeds, but no LTE.. ..then she left the phone on top of her car; it fell off in traffic and got run over.. maybe this will help someone else!
Before it got smashed, I had planned on trying the following thread out next (for the VZW Note 3) to see if I could get LTE working on T-Mobile:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530523
travisn000 said:
I also had success using GhettoRoot from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55210343&postcount=27
ADB from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Koush's universal android drivers from here:
https://github.com/koush/UniversalAdbDriver
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nothing works for me.
I have Verizon Note 2 with version 4.4.2 and ND7
it says "error: device not found" 6 times
samloves said:
nothing works for me.
I have Verizon Note 2 with version 4.4.2 and ND7
it says "error: device not found" 6 times
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I followed travis's post and mine is rooted now with superuser access.
My only question now is what method do we use to install twrp or cwm on this nd7 rooted note 2 with 4.4.2?
Can we use odin and just flash the latest twrp or is there another workaround?
zbomb5610 said:
I followed travis's post and mine is rooted now with superuser access.
My only question now is what method do we use to install twrp or cwm on this nd7 rooted note 2 with 4.4.2?
Can we use odin and just flash the latest twrp or is there another workaround?
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In order to install a custom recovery, you have to have an unlocked bootloader. At this moment, there is no do it yourself method to unlock the bootloader on factory stock 4.4.2, so you can't install CWM/PHILZ or TWRP. For about $75 I think... you can send your phone off to a company that uses special equipment to downgrade your phone to 4.1.2... then you would be able to unlock the bootloader.... Otherwise, the most you can do right now is root the device and make modifications that don't require unlocked bootloader (e.g. debloat, install Xposed modules, etc...). An XDA user named Beastmode is working on trying to get a modified version of TWRP called Safestrap working for 4.4.2 which wouldn't require an unlocked bootloader, so you may want to keep an eye on that thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57190369
Thanks for the reply. I figured that was the case. I had 4.1.2 a few days ago also and figured "hey, i haven't updated in over a year" and didn't read into it enough and then upgraded to stock ota 4.4.2 so that sucks. I guess I can live with it like this for now till a fix comes out if one does.
also having trouble
I also have been having trouble rooting my note2 with 4.4.2. I followed travis' approach and I got the 6 device not found errors. Am I not installing the correct drivers? Any help or information is greatly appreciated.
UPDATE: Just got it to work. Will post soon what I was doing wrong and what I did to correct it.
I was able to get GhettoRoot to find my device once and the install failed. Now no matter what I do including removing and adding drivers it says it cannot see your Android device. Is there a trick i'm missing?
travisn000 said:
I also had success using GhettoRoot from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55210343&postcount=27
ADB from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Koush's universal android drivers from here:
https://github.com/koush/UniversalAdbDriver
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I had something similar happen to me. The very first time I ran GhettoRoot it found my device and tried to install but failed. Now, it won't find device no matter what I do.
IceCo1d said:
I also have been having trouble rooting my note2 with 4.4.2. I followed travis' approach and I got the 6 device not found errors. Am I not installing the correct drivers? Any help or information is greatly appreciated.
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for me a message came up on my phone asking for permission and then i was able to root after installing the drivers.
I just had to accept on my phone first for it to actually work.
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I was able to get GhettoRoot to find my device once and the install failed. Now no matter what I do including removing and adding drivers it says it cannot see your Android device. Is there a trick i'm missing?
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I had something similar happen to me. The very first time I ran GhettoRoot it found my device and tried to install but failed. Now, it won't find device no matter what I do.
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The part you are talking about does not come up until after the command prompt finds your device. Then you get the message to accept. That message came up the very first time but now it will not find the device for me to get to that part.
zbomb5610 said:
for me a message came up on my phone asking for permission and then i was able to root after installing the drivers.
I just had to accept on my phone first for it to actually work.
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popdevil said:
I was able to get GhettoRoot to find my device once and the install failed. Now no matter what I do including removing and adding drivers it says it cannot see your Android device. Is there a trick i'm missing?
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I had something similar happen to me. The very first time I ran GhettoRoot it found my device and tried to install but failed. Now, it won't find device no matter what I do.
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I had similar issues with some of my trials.. ...try turning developer mode off and on, plug in and then give the phone 30-90 seconds or so for installer mode to time out and verify the device is in MTP or PTP mode.
Just rooted my Note 2 running 4.4.2
Ok gang, so after about a week of trying every method to root my phone I finally got it to work. I'm going to tell you what I was doing wrong and what you can check to see where you are messing up. Hope this helps someone.
The issue I kept running into was that my device could not be found. I would run Ghettoroot and it would just tell me error device not found. This made no sense because I could get Kies to work and the bubble in the lower right corner that says installing device drivers would always succeed. However if I went into Device Manager (on the computer) there was a little yellow exclamation point next to my device. After looking in to the properties it said there were no drivers installed.
Also if you open a command prompt and type "adb devices" (with your phone plugged in) it should show you your device, if nothing comes up then the drivers are not properly installed.
So... First check that drivers are properly installed in your Device Manager (again this is on your computer), and then open a cmd window and type adb devices to see if your phone shows up. If it does then you are ready to use Ghettoroot.
I used this Ghettoroot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55210343&postcount=27
and the drivers I used were called:
SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.45.0 (I can't remember where I DLed it from, sorry)
Also, if you are interested. My method for figuring out what was wrong started by right clicking on the GhettoRoot .bat file to see the sequence cmd commands. They began with adb commands and I then googled to see how to check that the command would work. That is when I stumbled on the comman "adb devices" to make sure my phone was properly connected.
I hope this helps someone and if I can help in any other way just ask!
Heimdahl? Odin?
mattnmag said:
In order to install a custom recovery, you have to have an unlocked bootloader. At this moment, there is no do it yourself method to unlock the bootloader on factory stock 4.4.2, so you can't install CWM/PHILZ or TWRP. For about $75 I think... you can send your phone off to a company that uses special equipment to downgrade your phone to 4.1.2... then you would be able to unlock the bootloader.... Otherwise, the most you can do right now is root the device and make modifications that don't require unlocked bootloader (e.g. debloat, install Xposed modules, etc...). An XDA user named Beastmode is working on trying to get a modified version of TWRP called Safestrap working for 4.4.2 which wouldn't require an unlocked bootloader, so you may want to keep an eye on that thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57190369
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I've only had this phone a week. My vs980 fractured :crying: now I'm stuck with this "thing" which I've done nothing with as I'm still trying to figure out WHAT never mind how. There's so much bloat I'm thinking AOSP. But how?
So far, ghetto-root hasn't worked for me but have removed Kaspersky etc to see if that was the problem. Then worry abt boot loader. Am on Pageplus Carrier so there wont be any OTA updates
Is there any merrit in the "Heimdahl" (??) method shown here CYANOGENMOD
I've read some of people using Odin to load pre-rooted stock image (and have found the images... but... )
I bricked the vs980 playing too fast and not waiting for answers. (learned a thing or 2 unbricking it)
So am I correct in understanding that you can no longer "Drop" an Un****** version of the factory image into the phone? By any means?
THANKS
VW