Team, I am about to upgrade from a Z tablet to a Z2. Is there a way I can copy the configs for system and apps from the old to the new? I can't root as I will lose SkyGo
Thanks
pdes said:
Team, I am about to upgrade from a Z tablet to a Z2. Is there a way I can copy the configs for system and apps from the old to the new? I can't root as I will lose SkyGo
Thanks
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You can use titanium backup to backup all your apps, data and settings as well, but you need to be root to do this, I'm z2 tablet owner and I did it to pass all my apps and setting from my wt19 to this tablet, im sure you can do it too...
rokrd1579 said:
You can use titanium backup to backup all your apps, data and settings as well, but you need to be root to do this, I'm z2 tablet owner and I did it to pass all my apps and setting from my wt19 to this tablet, im sure you can do it too...
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I rooted previously but lost my access to SkyGo and this is important to me so, I need to know the best method without rooting.
Cheers
Root the Z2 Tablet, copy all configs with Titanium Backup, unroot, there you go!
Where is the problem?
hasenbein1966 said:
Root the Z2 Tablet, copy all configs with Titanium Backup, unroot, there you go!
Where is the problem?
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I thought that there was a counter that registered when you have rooted and once this was recorded, the SkyGo app read that there had been a root and blocked it from loading even if it was then un-rooted. Happy to be educated!
A counter? Who says that? Where did you read that?
Aside from that, Helium is able to do a backup on Z and restore on Z2 without root: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup
hasenbein1966 said:
A counter? Who says that? Where did you read that?
Aside from that, Helium is able to do a backup on Z and restore on Z2 without root: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.koushikdutta.backup
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It was in these forums (Xperia z) some months ago. I'll try to find it. I'll look at Helium. thanks
pdes said:
It was in these forums (Xperia z) some months ago. I'll try to find it. I'll look at Helium. thanks
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Here's what I was referring to. http://galaxys4root.com/what-is-binary-counter/ This is obviously refers to the Galaxy but I had the same issue when I rooted my tab a year ago. Other threads here that refer to SkyGo also refer to the Binary Counter.
This counter is only in Samsung devices.
hasenbein1966 said:
This counter is only in Samsung devices.
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Interesting!!! So, can I root my tab and still get SkyGo to work?
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Hi,
Have Xperia S, tf300 and new to android...
Basically why do i need root?
Like in iPhone i understand but with android what can i get?
In addition and as i can't post there, is there any risks with trying root like posted here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 ?
Can i harm my device so i will not be able to use it?
Can i root my tf300 with it too?
And just of curiosity, how can i check if my bootloader is open? (I had problems upgrade my Xperia S to ICS and someone told me that maybe it happened because my bootloader is open).
Thanks.
I only use root to increase my battery life combined with SetCPU to set governors and profiles that my give you a couple of more hours of usage.
Other uses is to delete bloatware apps, that is, stuff that comes on stock Sony ROMs, apps that are only there to bother you, or eat your battery and or space.
It's definitively not like Cydia if you think it's the same. From my limited knowledge root grants you permissions that are otherwise locked.
You won't harm your device if you use it. And if you do, you can always recover your device using Sony Update Service.
Neo810 said:
Hi,
Have Xperia S, tf300 and new to android...
Basically why do i need root?
Like in iPhone i understand but with android what can i get?
In addition and as i can't post there, is there any risks with trying root like posted here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460 ?
Can i harm my device so i will not be able to use it?
Can i root my tf300 with it too?
And just of curiosity, how can i check if my bootloader is open? (I had problems upgrade my Xperia S to ICS and someone told me that maybe it happened because my bootloader is open).
Thanks.
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You can tweak the performance of your android device, faster scrolling, smoother ui, you can overclock your android device for much smoother gaming.
If you have a locked bootloader, you can update/fix your phone using SUS or PC Companion, there will be an error if you try to fix your phone via SUS or PC companion if you have an unlocked bootloader.
rhogz said:
You can tweak the performance of your android device, faster scrolling, smoother ui, you can overclock your android device for much smoother gaming.
If you have a locked bootloader, you can update/fix your phone using SUS or PC Companion, there will be an error if you try to fix your phone via SUS or PC companion if you have an unlocked bootloader.
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Well, i had a problem upgrading to ICS with pc,companion, i started the upgrade and in the middle i got an error that i couldn't get out of it, all the time i tried i couldn't complete the upgrade and my phone was didn't work and was stuck on the sony logo.
I managed to solve it just with SUS after almost got a heart attack
Don't know why i had it.
Anyway now all works but I'm afraid to do anything....
Regarding the root, like your and DrKrFfXx explanation, i guess i don't need root as I'm quite happy with how the phone is working.
One thing I'm missing is the option to do a restart without need to close and open the phone,
Regarding the root process mentioned in that post, i want to know if i can harm my device if i will do it like brick my phone.
I have no problem rooting my devices. I can say it because I rooted my Xperia Live with walkman, Xperia Play, Motorola Xoom, and Xperia S. And until now there is no problem.
rhogz said:
I have no problem rooting my devices. I can say it because I rooted my Xperia Live with walkman, Xperia Play, Motorola Xoom, and Xperia S. And until now there is no problem.[/QUOTE
But can i harm it? Can something goes wrong to brick my device?
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Neo810 said:
rhogz said:
I have no problem rooting my devices. I can say it because I rooted my Xperia Live with walkman, Xperia Play, Motorola Xoom, and Xperia S. And until now there is no problem.[/QUOTE
But can i harm it? Can something goes wrong to brick my device?
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It will not brick your device. It "may" harm your device if you overuse ocerclocking. But rooting itself will not harm your device.
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Neo810 said:
It will not brick your device. It "may" harm your device if you overuse ocerclocking. But rooting itself will not harm your device.
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I meant if it can be bricked in the process of rooting.
it looks very easy to root in that post, like all it almost all automatic and what I'm afraid is that something will go wrong and will brick my device.
Sorry if i wasn't clear enough.
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Neo810 said:
rhogz said:
I meant if it can be bricked in the process of rooting.
it looks very easy to root in that post, like all it almost all automatic and what I'm afraid is that something will go wrong and will brick my device.
Sorry if i wasn't clear enough.
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Don't worry mate, It won't brick your device, and if there is a remote possibility of bricking your device, it won't be a hard brick, just a soft-undo-able-brick.
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Root using Bin4rys method!
Yeah root using bin4y's method.its simply awesome and easy..just one drawback u dont get to hv any recovery installedby this method but u can.use recoveryX for dat purpose
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Ok will try. thanks all for your help.
I'm a total Sony noob. I ditched the galaxy note line and my beloved galaxy mega in return for my xperia ultra. Stupidly I let it update to the latest firmware (. 257) now it seems I'm stuck without a root method. I've searched around xda and it seems the only way to root my ultra is to unlock the bootloader wiping my drm keys from the ta partition. So I have the choice between having root or having x reality, Sony apps and a warrantee. Can someone please confirm if this is correct? is or will there be another way?
Android without root may as well be ios and I don't want to have to get out the mega and demote my ultra to 'work phone' status
Thanks, James
This might be correct at the present time. Previously in your situation we were doing this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502185. However i believe Vroot has been pulled, at least for now, due to potentially beimg malware. Haven't heard any news on that for a while now tho.
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lmemma16 said:
This might be correct at the present time. Previously in your situation we were doing this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502185. However i believe Vroot has been pulled, at least for now, due to potentially beimg malware. Haven't heard any news on that for a while now tho.
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Thank you. I thought an unlocked bootloader was required to downgrade but I'm not really concerned about the vroot imei harvesting so i would be willing to give this a try.
jazjaz92 said:
Thank you. I thought an unlocked bootloader was required to downgrade but I'm not really concerned about the vroot imei harvesting so i would be willing to give this a try.
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Yeah, i thought the same thing at first but Sony is cool and you can downgrade with a locked bootloader, lol
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jazjaz92 said:
I'm a total Sony noob. I ditched the galaxy note line and my beloved galaxy mega in return for my xperia ultra. Stupidly I let it update to the latest firmware (. 257) now it seems I'm stuck without a root method. I've searched around xda and it seems the only way to root my ultra is to unlock the bootloader wiping my drm keys from the ta partition. So I have the choice between having root or having x reality, Sony apps and a warrantee. Can someone please confirm if this is correct? is or will there be another way?
Android without root may as well be ios and I don't want to have to get out the mega and demote my ultra to 'work phone' status
Thanks, James
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Hi James,
Let me give you the 411 on Sony devices.
Firstly Sony devices are almost impossible to brick. The only real way to brick your phone is to try and do an update when the battery is at 10% or something, and the battery goes totally flat.
(then it wont be able to hold charge, so will basically be a SD storage device that cannot retain information)
Unlocking bootloader- This is something you will probably want to do, but at a later date. The only real advantage of this is that modified kernels and ROM's can be flashed. At the moment x-reality isn't lost when you unlock your bootloader. But track ID is lost.
- You can undo this
Root - It's highly unlikely that IMEI numbers were harvested. They were ready, but we don't know anything else.
- You can undo root
Backing up your TA partition - (done after Rooting) This is done so if something goes wrong, then you are able to re-flash your TA partition, and restore your device back to stock, and still be covered under your warranty. Inside this partition, is a store of device information. DRM keys, IMEI, MAC address... etc.
- You can undo this
Recovery - Im sure you know this...
Essentially what every you do you can undo. Sony are really dev friendly. Kind of what Samsung used to be like.
lmemma16 said:
Yeah, i thought the same thing at first but Sony is cool and you can downgrade with a locked bootloader, lol
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Thanks for your help I followed the method you linked me to and it worked a treat
hamdogg said:
Hi James,
Let me give you the 411 on Sony devices.
Firstly Sony devices are almost impossible to brick. The only real way to brick your phone is to try and do an update when the battery is at 10% or something, and the battery goes totally flat.
(then it wont be able to hold charge, so will basically be a SD storage device that cannot retain information)
Unlocking bootloader- This is something you will probably want to do, but at a later date. The only real advantage of this is that modified kernels and ROM's can be flashed. At the moment x-reality isn't lost when you unlock your bootloader. But track ID is lost.
- You can undo this
Root - It's highly unlikely that IMEI numbers were harvested. They were ready, but we don't know anything else.
- You can undo root
Backing up your TA partition - (done after Rooting) This is done so if something goes wrong, then you are able to re-flash your TA partition, and restore your device back to stock, and still be covered under your warranty. Inside this partition, is a store of device information. DRM keys, IMEI, MAC address... etc.
- You can undo this
Recovery - Im sure you know this...
Essentially what every you do you can undo. Sony are really dev friendly. Kind of what Samsung used to be like.
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Thank you it sounds like Sony is a little more dev friendly than I thought now I have root I'm looking forward to being able to back up my ta and flash twrp or Cwm. And most of all install v4a ofcourse
jazjaz92 said:
Thanks for your help I followed the method you linked me to and it worked a treat
Thank you it sounds like Sony is a little more dev friendly than I thought now I have root I'm looking forward to being able to back up my ta and flash twrp or Cwm. And most of all install v4a ofcourse
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howdid you have root?
one question...if vroot is really a bad thing...can i just use it just to:
1.get root
2. back up TA
3.get recovery
4.install the this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
this way.my root app will not be vroot?
chacho_2me said:
howdid you have root?
one question...if vroot is really a bad thing...can i just use it just to:
1.get root
2. back up TA
3.get recovery
4.install the this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
this way.my root app will not be vroot?
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Link doesn't work. Yes, you can get root, back up your TA, get recovery aaand I don't know what that link does, so I don't know. But you can install SuperSU and remove the root app from vRoot. Keep in mind that it's not the vRoot root app that's suspicious but the desktop app.
Still, we have no idea at this point so you can either root and live with it or you can wait it out and see what the investigation brings up.
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chacho_2me said:
howdid you have root?
one question...if vroot is really a bad thing...can i just use it just to:
1.get root
2. back up TA
3.get recovery
4.install the this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
this way.my root app will not be vroot?
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I used the vroot method. Nothing is confirmed and for me I felt it was worth the risk
Does anyone have a TWRP or CWM recovery image that can be flashed and booted on. 257? Or do you have to flash the CWM kernel, flash any zips you want, then reflash the .257 kernel in order to boot up and run? Is the recovery always tied to the kernel on this device? A lotta questions, i know
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LordManhattan said:
Link doesn't work. Yes, you can get root, back up your TA, get recovery aaand I don't know what that link does, so I don't know. But you can install SuperSU and remove the root app from vRoot. Keep in mind that it's not the vRoot root app that's suspicious but the desktop app.
Still, we have no idea at this point so you can either root and live with it or you can wait it out and see what the investigation brings up.
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soory why link was broken
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2495875
so we cn get root and change SU with chainfire from market?
hmmm.maybe we could get root via vroot while internet is down.and after getting root..uninstall said desktop app? hahaha..possible?
i searched for all threads.which of them is the one that we would wait regarding if vroot is safe or not? the thread telling vroot as malware?
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chacho_2me said:
soory why link was broken
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2495875
so we cn get root and change SU with chainfire from market?
hmmm.maybe we could get root via vroot while internet is down.and after getting root..uninstall said desktop app? hahaha..possible?
i searched for all threads.which of them is the one that we would wait regarding if vroot is safe or not? the thread telling vroot as malware?
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Yeah, you can use SuperSU instead. It looks like Kingo has updated their app now and removed the IMEI "collector", so I would rather use Kingo than vRoot.
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LordManhattan said:
Yeah, you can use SuperSU instead. It looks like Kingo has updated their app now and removed the IMEI "collector", so I would rather use Kingo than vRoot.
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On the Kingo website the C6833 is not listed as on of the compatible devices, is this an issue?
batchelor7 said:
On the Kingo website the C6833 is not listed as on of the compatible devices, is this an issue?
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You can't root .257 yet, so you'll have to downgrade to 532 or earlier first.
LordManhattan said:
You can't root .257 yet, so you'll have to downgrade to 532 or earlier first.
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just got my device friday, came with .532. As a rule of thumb i never upgrade till i see whats going on. looks like i'm good to go, thanks bro.
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You can't root .257 yet, so you'll have to downgrade to 532 or earlier first.
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even without root..we can still flash the old 532 fw just to gain access to root right?
and then what? maybe use OTA Root Keeper to keep root?
batchelor7 said:
just got my device friday, came with .532. As a rule of thumb i never upgrade till i see whats going on. looks like i'm good to go, thanks bro.
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good for you bro...i just bought my phone and my lil sister tinkered it and was updated..waahahahahaha
Hi all,
I have Sony Xperia Z Tablet which I want to gain root access for.
Device details:
Model number: SGP311
16GB
Android 4.3
Build Number: 10.4.B.0.577
Not sure if relevant, but the tablet was bought in USA.
I'm pretty much a newbe here, so I would like, if possible, to get a link for a simple tutorial how to root my device.
10'x!
If only there was a search button...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588442
Hi Felimenta97,
Thanks for your reply.
I have seen the post you've linked here before I've posted my question (I definitely know how to use the search option ) but its seemed somewhat complicated/Indirect way compare to the simple ways of rooting I'm used to from my 2 other devices (SGS3, Nexus 4)
Is there any simpler/straightforward way?
Thanks in advance!
Avishay.a said:
Hi Felimenta97,
Thanks for your reply.
I have seen the post you've linked here before I've posted my question (I definitely know how to use the search option ) but its seemed somewhat complicated/Indirect way compare to the simple ways of rooting I'm used to from my 2 other devices (SGS3, Nexus 4)
Is there any simpler/straightforward way?
Thanks in advance!
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Nope. There is no current exploit in 4.3 Sony firmware. So, you either unlock your bootloader, or do that process.
Wait till 4.4!
If I was you, I'd wait till KitKat upgrade comes out! after that I'd root my tablet
Juampo-CHILE said:
If I was you, I'd wait till KitKat upgrade comes out! after that I'd root my tablet
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Why?
What about Kingo App?
You think it might do the work?
www .kingoapp.com/?utm_source=Android%20ROOT
Avishay.a said:
Why?
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Because You'd lose the root if an incoming update comes
Juampo-CHILE said:
Because You'd lose the root if an incoming update comes
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Isn't that almost always the case with updates?
Anyway, has anyone tried to root this tablet on 4.3 with Kingo App or VROOT?
10'x all for your help!
Avishay.a said:
Isn't that almost always the case with updates?
Anyway, has anyone tried to root this tablet on 4.3 with Kingo App or VROOT?
10'x all for your help!
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I tried with VROOT, but seems like there's no update yet. Was researching about 4.3 root methods, there a few, most of them you have to go back to 4.2 and then upgrade, but a direct root, no, I haven't found one yet :good:
Is there any simple way to root this device?
Avishay.a said:
Is there any simple way to root this device?
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Use EasyRootTool v12.1
Rootk1t said:
Use EasyRootTool v12.1
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sorry wrong firmware version I am on 4.4.4
MikeViller said:
sorry wrong firmware version I am on 4.4.4
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-tablet-z/development/root-sp321-ftf-10-5-1-0-283-t2873377
So, i finally made a decision so root my Z2 But first i wanna ask some stuff.. What do i need to know first of all ? All i want root for is so i can copy apps to my sd card thats it =) But then again.. Once i root can i delete it incase i need my warranty back?? What is the easist way to root Z2 ? Do i need a custom recovery ?? What can go wrong rooting Z2 ? And i assume i got locked bootloader from start? Regards.
Croize said:
So, i finally made a decision so root my Z2 But first i wanna ask some stuff.. What do i need to know first of all ? All i want root for is so i can copy apps to my sd card thats it =) But then again.. Once i root can i delete it incase i need my warranty back?? What is the easist way to root Z2 ? Do i need a custom recovery ?? What can go wrong rooting Z2 ? And i assume i got locked bootloader from start? Regards.
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you do not need a custom recovery and with root not much can go wrong,
Rooting does not affect your bootloader
rooting does however affect your warrenty, removing of root does restore the status of your warenty since the modifacations no longer exist
you do not need recovery
your bootloader is locked from being manufactured, its only unlocked if someone unlocks it which sony wouldent do as its used to monitor if someone has modified their device but root exploits is a way around this
Envious_Data said:
you do not need a custom recovery and with root not much can go wrong,
Rooting does not affect your bootloader
rooting does however affect your warrenty, removing of root does restore the status of your warenty since the modifacations no longer exist
you do not need recovery
your bootloader is locked from being manufactured, its only unlocked if someone unlocks it which sony wouldent do as its used to monitor if someone has modified their device but root exploits is a way around this
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So what root do you recommend me using ? im on latest build at the moment, i just read some people cant start phone after root etc.. but idk =) i will still try cause i rly dont wanna fill phone with apps, Rather on SD =) and greenify is a must ofc Nothing i need to think of backing up before root process?
Croize said:
So what root do you recommend me using ? im on latest build at the moment, i just read some people cant start phone after root etc.. but idk =) i will still try cause i rly dont wanna fill phone with apps, Rather on SD =) and greenify is a must ofc Nothing i need to think of backing up before root process?
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one of the ones on the how to root part
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2775411
Envious_Data said:
one of the ones on the how to root part
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2775411
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All good.. finished root =) now i just need to read if i need warranty.. but should be just as easy to TFT right ?
Croize said:
All good.. finished root =) now i just need to read if i need warranty.. but should be just as easy to TFT right ?
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if you uninstall root from within the supersu app your warrenty is no longer voided because there is no evidance of root being there
if you modified your system you can install a FTF using flashtool to get totaly stock
Envious_Data said:
if you uninstall root from within the supersu app your warrenty is no longer voided because there is no evidance of root being there
if you modified your system you can install a FTF using flashtool to get totaly stock
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Can i simply uninstall root from supersu app lol?
Croize said:
Can i simply uninstall root from supersu app lol?
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no because it installs to the system, just open the supersu app and hit uninstall
Envious_Data said:
no because it installs to the system, just open the supersu app and hit uninstall
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Whenever i need =) Flashed my first rom, Will try yours to, but read its issues.. Dont wanna start somthing i cant solve =)
Croize said:
Whenever i need =) Flashed my first rom, Will try yours to, but read its issues.. Dont wanna start somthing i cant solve =)
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only test versions of my rom has issues V0.2b is fine but its for 402 kernel not 314 kernel which i do believe you was using
Envious_Data said:
only test versions of my rom has issues V0.2b is fine but its for 402 kernel not 314 kernel which i do believe you was using
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Yes i am m8 >.<
Hey guys its me again I just want to ask a simple question. Can I unroot my phone even with recovery installed?Will recovery still work after unroot? Here is the problem. I want to play Pokemon GO but rooted phones aren't supported so I want to unroot my phone using kingo PC because I also rooted my phone using Kingo PC. I am very worried. Will this affect my games' performance like hitman sniper,Need for speed etc.? BTW my phone is an Xperia S running on Android 6.0.1. Please reply.
Remove root won't affect your recovery
messi2050 said:
Remove root won't affect your recovery
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Yup