Hi all and thanks for the precious and detailed information you posted in the Forum.
I am quite new with Samsung (Android).
Just left the other World few months ago.
I was using the iPhone and switched to Android because of different considerations like battery, higher display, etc.
I am interested in ROOTing my device (Samsung S3 - GTI9300 International).
May I ask you a couple of questions about this step?
- The ROOT process will remove my installed applications
- After ROOTing the GooglePlay will still be available to update my Applications
- Future FIRMWARES update from Samsung will be available also for ROOTed devices
- unROOTing the device means (easily) reinstall the original FIRMARE or there is an easier step
Many thanks for your (all) help!!!
Happy Android
It depends of how you root it (if you install acustom rom or not) but if it's only the root itself it will not change your phone at all, still your apps, google play working.
But you'll not be able to change firmware with kies, only with flashing new roms. Also unrooting is not hard, and everything is really weel explain on the s3 forum here in XDA
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GT-af said:
It depends of how you root it (if you install acustom rom or not) but if it's only the root itself it will not change your phone at all, still your apps, google play working.
But you'll not be able to change firmware with kies, only with flashing new roms. Also unrooting is not hard, and everything is really weel explain on the s3 forum here in XDA
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I am just starting.
Interested in ROOT process only by now and of course the unROOT step after.
I will check the S3 forum as per your kind suggestion.
Trying in a while to load and use a "Custom Rom".
Thanks a lot for your replay!!!!!
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Hi All,
Help would be much appreciated on this. I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to the whole Rooting / Custom ROM thing, so if I sound stupid or something doesn't make sense then just let me know and I'll try to explain better.
I bought a Sumvision Cyclone Voyager BT 10.1 back in June running Android 4.1.
Sumvision then released a firmware update to move to Android 4.2 which I flashed to my device in August/September I think (not important).
Anywhoo, the SkyGo app has now been made available on the Play Store, so I downloaded, and looked to put a bit of Sport on, but it says it doesn't work on Rooted devices.
I don't think I have a rooted device, but after searching the internet a little it appears that SkyGo won't work if you have a Custom ROM either (which I'm guessing this update is?!).
What would be the best option here to get SkyGo working? I'm happy to go back to Android 4.1 - but I'm not sure if flashing this to my device will still show as a Custom ROM?
I'm also wondering if actually Rooting my device and then using one of those 'Hide My Root' apps to fool SkyGo would also work?
Any advice greatly appreciated - the easiest solution (other than buying a different device) would be best for a simpleton like me.
chrismcenaney said:
Hi All,
Help would be much appreciated on this. I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to the whole Rooting / Custom ROM thing, so if I sound stupid or something doesn't make sense then just let me know and I'll try to explain better.
I bought a Sumvision Cyclone Voyager BT 10.1 back in June running Android 4.1.
Sumvision then released a firmware update to move to Android 4.2 which I flashed to my device in August/September I think (not important).
Anywhoo, the SkyGo app has now been made available on the Play Store, so I downloaded, and looked to put a bit of Sport on, but it says it doesn't work on Rooted devices.
I don't think I have a rooted device, but after searching the internet a little it appears that SkyGo won't work if you have a Custom ROM either (which I'm guessing this update is?!).
What would be the best option here to get SkyGo working? I'm happy to go back to Android 4.1 - but I'm not sure if flashing this to my device will still show as a Custom ROM?
I'm also wondering if actually Rooting my device and then using one of those 'Hide My Root' apps to fool SkyGo would also work?
Any advice greatly appreciated - the easiest solution (other than buying a different device) would be best for a simpleton like me.
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i think if u search the playstore there is a app there can hide ur root otherwise there is one there can remove the root
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i think if u search the playstore there is a app there can hide ur root otherwise there is one there can remove the root
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That's the thing, I don't think my device is rooted. It has a custom ROM, which is why I don't think SkyGo works, but it's not rooted, so the 'Hide my Root' app won't work.
Would actually Rooting my device work then? Just so I can use that app?
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That's the thing, I don't think my device is rooted. It has a custom ROM, which is why I don't think SkyGo works, but it's not rooted, so the 'Hide my Root' app won't work.
Would actually Rooting my device work then? Just so I can use that app?
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there is a app there can check if u are rooted on playstore
So... my devise isn't rooted....
Any suggestions? Should I root it and use the root hider app? Does that hide the fact you're using a custom ROM? Does anyone use them?
I plan to root my Samsung Galaxy S Grand(the single SIM edition not the DUAL) to be able to update the phone to 4.3 or 4.4 and to be able to uninstall all the carrier software branded application. I would also the install a custom ROM. In other words I want to make my phone a "Google Play Edition" style, like they did with the HTC ONE & Samsung Galaxy S3. The ROM would then have to be a standard basic android ROM.
I plan to root with Kingo.
Here is then my problem, to be able to receive my work e-mail to my phone I need to have the Airwatch MDM Application installed, which then requires a non-rooted phone to work.
So would I be then able to Root my phone, install a custom ROM and then un-root my phone with the custom ROM and install the Airwatch App and getting it to work?
Anyone has any tips to offer? Is there a great guide of how to install a new ROM? Thanks!
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ne6c said:
I plan to root my Samsung Galaxy S Grand(the single SIM edition not the DUAL) to be able to update the phone to 4.3 or 4.4 and to be able to uninstall all the carrier software branded application. I would also the install a custom ROM. In other words I want to make my phone a "Google Play Edition" style, like they did with the HTC ONE & Samsung Galaxy S3. The ROM would then have to be a standard basic android ROM.
I plan to root with Kingo.
Here is then my problem, to be able to receive my work e-mail to my phone I need to have the Airwatch MDM Application installed, which then requires a non-rooted phone to work.
So would I be then able to Root my phone, install a custom ROM and then un-root my phone with the custom ROM and install the Airwatch App and getting it to work?
Anyone has any tips to offer? Is there a great guide of how to install a new ROM? Thanks!
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First thing the kingo android root is the best rooting software in my opinion even though there is no air play in it so i contact them and told that they will have a new update for the software
so, if you want a custom rom on your device then go to google play an type in rom manager or goo manager both are the same
for any inquiries just mail me a message or just replay it:laugh::laugh::laugh:
ne6c said:
I plan to root my Samsung Galaxy S Grand(the single SIM edition not the DUAL) to be able to update the phone to 4.3 or 4.4 and to be able to uninstall all the carrier software branded application. I would also the install a custom ROM. In other words I want to make my phone a "Google Play Edition" style, like they did with the HTC ONE & Samsung Galaxy S3. The ROM would then have to be a standard basic android ROM.
I plan to root with Kingo.
Here is then my problem, to be able to receive my work e-mail to my phone I need to have the Airwatch MDM Application installed, which then requires a non-rooted phone to work.
So would I be then able to Root my phone, install a custom ROM and then un-root my phone with the custom ROM and install the Airwatch App and getting it to work?
Anyone has any tips to offer? Is there a great guide of how to install a new ROM? Thanks!
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I have the same challenge. So far I was able to succesfully use Airwatch on custom roms up to 4.2.2 on my Galaxy S4. After installing and tweaking the custom rom you need to remove root from the rom. From then onwards Airwatch is fine. As soon as you root again Airwatch will detect it and disconnect your phone from the service.
On the S4 on Android 4.3 and 4.4 roms Airwatch wants to use the Knox containers which is only available on stock firmware.
Any custom rom will fail therefore because Knox will be disabled on custom roms.
I am not sure if Knox will be part of the firmware on your phone as well, if not, you can try the approach above with removing root before start using Airwatch
I know this is an old thread, but for anybody who stumbles across it, I have created a module that should fix these issues:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/app-unwatch-root-support-airwatch-t3183082
Hi,
Is there any way to install Android 5.0 Lollipop on Smart 4 Turbo by Vodafone? I use version Vodafone 889N.
Thanks!
orzzilla said:
Hi,
Is there any way to install Android 5.0 Lollipop on Smart 4 Turbo by Vodafone? I use version Vodafone 889N.
Thanks!
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theres no root, recovery so definately no custom roms. i dont think theres that much interest in the phone for anyone to take the time to develop for it. i got one given to mess around with and yulong/vodafone have crippled the phone , its got the most basic stock recovery without even sideload option and fastboot is useless, all it says is fastboot mode with no options to do anything, also the bootloader is locked tight and firmware is cpb, it would take someone special to crack this phone.
Just to clarify if your running android 4.4.2 it can be rooted but 4.4.4 doesnt root on this phone or the 890n version.
I have android 4.4.2 and I want to update it to 4.4.4. Is there any way to do that?
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Maybe reading here
Code:
http://www.androidpt.com/index.php?/topic/59259-custom-rom-google-edition-444-8865u889n/
http://www.androidpt.com/index.php?/topic/57052-cwm-recovery-smart-4-turbo/#entry577810
I havent tested by myself, am just reading...
yurais
those links are to install the android kitkat 4.4.4 clean rom! without all the vodafone apps!
orzzilla said:
I have android 4.4.2 and I want to update it to 4.4.4. Is there any way to do that?
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I have the Vodafone smart 4 turbo 890n with android 4.4.4 and I have rooted it very easy by using kingoroot it took 5mins no problems but I want to put a custom ROM on it with the hope that it removes the' sim network unlock pin' but don't know what custom ROM to use any idea ppl thanks
dat7476 said:
theres no root, recovery so definately no custom roms. i dont think theres that much interest in the phone for anyone to take the time to develop for it. i got one given to mess around with and yulong/vodafone have crippled the phone , its got the most basic stock recovery without even sideload option and fastboot is useless, all it says is fastboot mode with no options to do anything, also the bootloader is locked tight and firmware is cpb, it would take someone special to crack this phone.
Just to clarify if your running android 4.4.2 it can be rooted but 4.4.4 doesnt root on this phone or the 890n version.
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Hi there,
There IS a way to root this device, and a CWM port as well and it's 100% working.
no rom
I routed my 890n android 4.4.4 but o can't find any ROM for it.
I rooted my vod smart 4 turbo with towelroot.
The_SevenSon said:
Hi there,
There IS a way to root this device, and a CWM port as well and it's 100% working.
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Hi, I have a Vodafone smart 4 turbo. Could ypo please send me a link to the ported CWM.
need 890n stock firmware
First of all hello to everyone now down to the point i messed up an 890n vodafone smart 4 turbo 4.4.4 and i cannot find the stock firmware anywhere can anybody help me with this i also notice that the bootloader is nice and tighty so if i found the stock firmware how could i introduce it into the device please help me thank very much
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Just to confirm Kingoroot app works on 4.4.4 . The SU app also gives option now to delete ALL system apps, so do your homework.
Doing a (' site:qualcomm.com ' ) search for any of their apps is very illuminating.
I installed a root file explorer and have took out Bloatware & stuff I don't use...basically turned it into an ipod without Music functionallity, LOL.
Coolpad apps are getting themselves a bad name for surveillance & malware type actions, so beware.
dat7476 said:
theres no root, recovery so definately no custom roms. i dont think theres that much interest in the phone for anyone to take the time to develop for it. i got one given to mess around with and yulong/vodafone have crippled the phone , its got the most basic stock recovery without even sideload option and fastboot is useless, all it says is fastboot mode with no options to do anything, also the bootloader is locked tight and firmware is cpb, it would take someone special to crack this phone.
Just to clarify if your running android 4.4.2 it can be rooted but 4.4.4 doesnt root on this phone or the 890n version.
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Okay so um, im not exactly what you would call "good" when it comes to rooting android, and ive had the Vodafone 890N that came stock with a KitKat 4.4.4 Rom and Ive had the phone for 11 months and Just recently tried to root it, most ways i tried failed miserably but my friend got the same phone and found this exe file that he said worked for him... but it didnt, but he sent it to me and it worked for me 1st try so now i have a Vodafone 890N running 4.4.4 and its rooted. The name of the app i used is "RootGenius_v2.3.0.exe" and its in asain. So if you do it with that, and it stops and comes up with asain writing, click the blank white button... Another way i got to work was with Kingoroot... which wasnt working 5 months ago so they must've either updated it or i just got lucky
re.root
Noticed Kingo used the wifi quite a bit during the root.
They're basically tagging onto the gmscore playstore app to gain SU now.
Hi guys, can you upload de files to upgrade my Smart 4 Turbo to 4.4.4 Custom Google Rom? I've tried to use the links in the androidpt website but they are all down.
I've found a way to flash zips on to the 890N. Use KingRoot to root it. Get SuperSume from the Play Store (or internet for KingRoot 4.x) and use it. Then, download FlashFire, and use that to flash stuff
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I've found a way to flash zips on to the 890N. Use KingRoot to root it. Get SuperSume from the Play Store (or internet for KingRoot 4.x) and use it. Then, download FlashFire, and use that to flash stuff
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Hi. what kind of things did you flash. Was there a lollipop rom available? Thank you.
[Q&A] Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 SM-G750A AT&T Root. Plus Hotspot unlocked for Cricket or
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Mega 2 as well.
KingRoot did work for me. I am looking for a custom ROM now, but there is like NO support from anywhere for this device. I hope we can get a developer onboard and get something built for these devices.
have a thread on android forums for this as well, you can do a search for Mega 2 and its the only thread on the mega 2 forum, screenname on there is Matt Cajon as well.
Maybe we can make something happen
Custom Recovery?
Any luck with a working custom recovery?
running backup before running the app.
Thank you shockazulu for your post on the mega2 root.
I'm new to this and have been looking and searching for the best way to do it and most have refurred the king root app.I do have a questions .
Do I still need to do a backup of the phone before running the app.?
Is this a preferment root as I noted your phone reverting back to it's original state?
Noticed there is a newer version of the king root app now 4.5 and would it be better to run that app ?
Thanks Again and I'm sure I'll have another question before I get into doing this !
Chris
I manage to root the galaxy mega 2 on the newer baseband G750AUCU3AOFA. Since for some reason you can't root it on that build. but with the modem flash it worked
Matt Cajon said:
KingRoot did work for me. I am looking for a custom ROM now, but there is like NO support from anywhere for this device. I hope we can get a developer onboard and get something built for these devices.
have a thread on android forums for this as well, you can do a search for Mega 2 and its the only thread on the mega 2 forum, screenname on there is Matt Cajon as well.
Maybe we can make something happen
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The problem with the att version of the mega 2 is that the bootloader is locked. So there is no way to use a custom bootloader like Clockwork. Without a custom bootloader we can't load/flash roms.
But what we can do is........
We can use a program called Flashfire. Flashfire is a way to flash things on our phone without having to use the bootloader.
We can also use exposed launcher and wanam exposed. This is the tools we can use to make customise our stock rom.
One of us could customize a rom and create a step by step for how they created it. If it is a stable setup then instead of others flashing that custom ROM, they would fallow the steps to create the same custom ROM.
whats with the vague answer ...
if you rooted it on OFA how did you do it?!?!
WHAT MODEM?! please elaborate I need to know asap..
Any of you had luck on installing a custom recovery for it? i am trying to help another forum member who have this S750A .
I recently ported a custom TWRP for my device which is a SM-J105B. Found out that TWRP was easier to port/works better on it than CWM for instance. Maybe this is the case for you guys device, i want to help out.
i know this is a 1 year old post but if any were successful please share the knowledge cheers from Brasil!
Pindroid is trying to help me i have a samsung galaxy mega 2 sm-g750a also it said "unlocked" on the ad when i got it but anyways we are looking for the original 4.4.4 kitkat firmware and can't seem to find it anywhere but the one we did find that has repair in its title has never worked as far as flashing with it goes. I have lollipop right now and it works fine but it hasn't solved the problem im having with my IMEI so we are trying a downgrade to see if that helps. Anyways thanks for any help
I have a sm- g750a on 5.1.1 too ,tried kingo root ,kingoroot, with a no go ,roots but then just bootloops then I gotta reflash 5.1.1 firmware via Odin ...I've looked and looked just the run around on how to root this device,I really wanna root this phone love the screen and it's my go to phone for work ,if anyone could figure this out that would be awesome
I get the same thing...Boot looping after root..Firmware is 5.1.1..Anyone have thoughts?Thanks.
Surgeman said:
I get the same thing...Boot looping after root..Firmware is 5.1.1..Anyone have thoughts?Thanks.
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Thoughts on how to root or how to fix the bootloop?
Piridroid said:
Thoughts on how to root or how to fix the bootloop?
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The root is no problem..It's the boot loop is the biggest problem.And factory wiping it doesn't fix the issue.
Surgeman said:
The root is no problem..It's the boot loop is the biggest problem.And factory wiping it doesn't fix the issue.
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As mrodriguezangel said on page 1:
"I have a sm- g750a on 5.1.1 too ,tried kingo root ,kingoroot, with a no go ,roots but then just bootloops THEN I GOTTA REFLASH 5.1.1 FIRMWARE VIA ODIN .."
Did you manage to root Mega 2 5.1.1 without issues? To remove the bootloop you will have to reflash your stock firmware via ODIN software.
According to the official AT&T page (is yours at&t?) :
https://www.att.com/devicehowto/tut..._KB425949?make=Samsung&model=GalaxyMega2G750A
Latest Kitkat is July 7, 2015
Android version: 4.4.4
Baseband version: G750AUCU3AOFA
Kernel Version: 3.4.39-2550495 [email protected]#1
Build number: KTU84P.G750AUCU3AOFA
Latest Lollipop is September 2, 2015
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G750AUCU3BOH4
Kernel Version: 3.4.39-5559233 [email protected]#1
Build number: LMY47X.G750AUCU3BOH4
Googled "G750AUCU3BOH4" and found http://www.mediafire.com/file/hd72qrsaeoob9tl/G750AUCU3BOH4+5.1.1.rar , try to know more about it, but should work ok.
How did you root?
Piridroid said:
As mrodriguezangel said on page 1:
"I have a sm- g750a on 5.1.1 too ,tried kingo root ,kingoroot, with a no go ,roots but then just bootloops THEN I GOTTA REFLASH 5.1.1 FIRMWARE VIA ODIN .."
Did you manage to root Mega 2 5.1.1 without issues? To remove the bootloop you will have to reflash your stock firmware via ODIN software.
According to the official AT&T page (is yours at&t?) :
https://www.att.com/devicehowto/tut..._KB425949?make=Samsung&model=GalaxyMega2G750A
Latest Kitkat is July 7, 2015
Android version: 4.4.4
Baseband version: G750AUCU3AOFA
Kernel Version: 3.4.39-2550495 [email protected]#1
Build number: KTU84P.G750AUCU3AOFA
Latest Lollipop is September 2, 2015
Android version: 5.1.1
Baseband version: G750AUCU3BOH4
Kernel Version: 3.4.39-5559233 [email protected]#1
Build number: LMY47X.G750AUCU3BOH4
Googled "G750AUCU3BOH4" and found http://www.mediafire.com/file/hd72qrsaeoob9tl/G750AUCU3BOH4+5.1.1.rar , try to know more about it, but should work ok.
How did you root?
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I have rooted it 2 different ways...Kingo and Super SU..Once rebooted it will boot loop over and over.It has something to do with the Knox itself.I've been working on a way to disable it but it's enterprise and it doesn't have an option under security.And yes it's SG-M750A AT&T Mega 2.
Surgeman said:
I have rooted it 2 different ways...Kingo and Super SU..Once rebooted it will boot loop over and over.It has something to do with the Knox itself.I've been working on a way to disable it but it's enterprise and it doesn't have an option under security.And yes it's SG-M750A AT&T Mega 2.
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mmm Ok. How did you root with SuperSU ? CF-auto? recovery? supersu-me ?
Is there an option called "Unlock by OEM" under "Developer Options"? Enable it.
Another thing, according to this tutorial for the SG-M750F:
https://androidmtk.com/root-samsung-galaxy-mega-2-sm-g750f
This F version which should be similar is only rootable with a specific firmware. Maybe thats the case for the A version aswell.
Also, next time you have root, before you reboot you should make a backup of your EFS and Modem folders. You can do that via ADB, EFS tools or using some apks for instance.
Check dlo2000 post on first page, he had kitkat installed, rooted with Kingo and let the the phone OTA update to lollipop... somehow his IMEI number got corrupted and now he cannot use his phone to make calls. Thats why backing up your EFS partition is important, your IMEI is there.
So from what i understood, you did know stock firmware flash would remove bootloops, but you currently dont know how to root without creating a bootloop, is that correct? cheers
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Surgeman said:
I have rooted it 2 different ways...Kingo and Super SU..Once rebooted it will boot loop over and over.It has something to do with the Knox itself.I've been working on a way to disable it but it's enterprise and it doesn't have an option under security.And yes it's SG-M750A AT&T Mega 2.
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Enterprise... maybe it has extra security turned on, idk.
How do you know it has to do with KNOX, did it show some knox message? Chainfire's supersu sometimes asks to let it disable knox. Which version of supersu did you use?
Piridroid said:
mmm Ok. How did you root with SuperSU ? CF-auto? recovery? supersu-me ?
Is there an option called "Unlock by OEM" under "Developer Options"? Enable it.
Another thing, according to this tutorial for the SG-M750F:
https://androidmtk.com/root-samsung-galaxy-mega-2-sm-g750f
This F version which should be similar is only rootable with a specific firmware. Maybe thats the case for the A version aswell.
Also, next time you have root, before you reboot you should make a backup of your EFS and Modem folders. You can do that via ADB, EFS tools or using some apks for instance.
Check dlo2000 post on first page, he had kitkat installed, rooted with Kingo and let the the phone OTA update to lollipop... somehow his IMEI number got corrupted and now he cannot use his phone to make calls. Thats why backing up your EFS partition is important, your IMEI is there.
So from what i understood, you did know stock firmware flash would remove bootloops, but you currently dont know how to root without creating a bootloop, is that correct? cheers
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Enterprise... maybe it has extra security turned on, idk.
How do you know it has to do with KNOX, did it show some knox message? Chainfire's supersu sometimes asks to let it disable knox. Which version of supersu did you use?
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I used Kingo the first time,and even used Super SU me to remove Kingo...AT&T devices doesn't require any unlock for cricket because AT&T owns them lock stock and barrel.You're getting the same service just bottle necked on the 4G end of it at 8 mbs and it's unlimited.I have been reading through other post in some other forums,and the SE for Android pops up about security settings and ask to reboot to restore them.Once you do..the boot loop begins.I have searched the error out also...and it pertains to knox.I have even tried to remove knox before rebooting..No go..still boot loops...Myself and another user have the same issue,and we've been trying to figure a work around and nothing yet.Some other information I have read that with the Lollipop update it adds the enterprise knox that may cause issues.But it doesn't hurt to try...Oh I forgot to mention...I made a efs backup before I started the journey but good looking out..Thanks..
Surgeman said:
I used Kingo the first time,and even used Super SU me to remove Kingo...AT&T devices doesn't require any unlock for cricket because AT&T owns them lock stock and barrel.You're getting the same service just bottle necked on the 4G end of it at 8 mbs and it's unlimited.I have been reading through other post in some other forums,and the SE for Android pops up about security settings and ask to reboot to restore them.Once you do..the boot loop begins.I have searched the error out also...and it pertains to knox.I have even tried to remove knox before rebooting..No go..still boot loops...Myself and another user have the same issue,and we've been trying to figure a work around and nothing yet.Some other information I have read that with the Lollipop update it adds the enterprise knox that may cause issues.But it doesn't hurt to try...Oh I forgot to mention...I made a efs backup before I started the journey but good looking out..Thanks..
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OK, so it was supersu-me and the issue has to do with SElinux right.
dude i own a Galaxy J1 mini and i was the "first person" to root the B/F/M/Y versions (custom recovery method, based on an obscure version created for the H version) , this device is also a 5.1.1 android, SElinux activated from factory. The website which provided the root for the H version vanished a couple of weeks after they annouced it... lucky to find it, i just had to read easy tutorials here in XDA to learn how to properly port the TWRP for my specific model B and later on for the other J1 mini variants on ppl demand.
What i find out from my experience is, if i was going to wait for some expert to find how to root it, i would still be waiting... keep trying!
I would personally as a noob, try to find out how to disable KNOX or SElinux . There are probably commands which can be run as root user to disable them, for instance "selinux set permissive" (i know it exists, something like that, maybe). There are apps which claim to do those stuff, just search playstore for "knox" or "selinux" and you will see. In case none does the job automatically, search how to do it manually.
In my case, the TWRP+SuperSU method worked just fine, looks definitive. BUT, before i found this, the only other real option was a chinese app called 360root. None other root app works on my device so far. But its root was unstable and not compatible with all apps, thats why i searched for a permanent root.
THis 360root only worked on the older firmware (also 5.1.1, but older samsung release).
My opinion is... in case you dont mind using kitkat (android 4.4) i would flash the oldest firmware and try to root it with Kingo (which owners of variants of the MEGA 2 claim is the only tool capable, it even turns knox off in some cases). Remembering that if this worked, you would have to disable automatic firmware updates. Letting a rooted device to auto-update usually creates more trouble.
If kitkat is a no go for ya and you want to stick with lollipop, i would first try to disable the protections via apps (root ; dont reset, install app, try). Same applies to manually trying "disabling commands" via Terminal or ADB, root, try.
If that still does not work ... i would try to download a stock lolipop firmware and extract its files. I would then try to create a custom recovery (read tutorials) and also check if there were any options i could manually reprogram inside boot.img , recovery.img, system.img etc... (more tutorials lol)
Again man, im no expert, but thats what i would do! i actually downloaded that lollipop stock firmware for your device and will try to look inside it when i have time.
Piridroid said:
OK, so it was supersu-me and the issue has to do with SElinux right.
dude i own a Galaxy J1 mini and i was the "first person" to root the B/F/M/Y versions (custom recovery method, based on an obscure version created for the H version) , this device is also a 5.1.1 android, SElinux activated from factory. The website which provided the root for the H version vanished a couple of weeks after they annouced it... lucky to find it, i just had to read easy tutorials here in XDA to learn how to properly port the TWRP for my specific model B and later on for the other J1 mini variants on ppl demand.
What i find out from my experience is, if i was going to wait for some expert to find how to root it, i would still be waiting... keep trying!
I would personally as a noob, try to find out how to disable KNOX or SElinux . There are probably commands which can be run as root user to disable them, for instance "selinux set permissive" (i know it exists, something like that, maybe). There are apps which claim to do those stuff, just search playstore for "knox" or "selinux" and you will see. In case none does the job automatically, search how to do it manually.
In my case, the TWRP+SuperSU method worked just fine, looks definitive. BUT, before i found this, the only other real option was a chinese app called 360root. None other root app works on my device so far. But its root was unstable and not compatible with all apps, thats why i searched for a permanent root.
THis 360root only worked on the older firmware (also 5.1.1, but older samsung release).
My opinion is... in case you dont mind using kitkat (android 4.4) i would flash the oldest firmware and try to root it with Kingo (which owners of variants of the MEGA 2 claim is the only tool capable, it even turns knox off in some cases). Remembering that if this worked, you would have to disable automatic firmware updates. Letting a rooted device to auto-update usually creates more trouble.
If kitkat is a no go for ya and you want to stick with lollipop, i would first try to disable the protections via apps (root ; dont reset, install app, try). Same applies to manually trying "disabling commands" via Terminal or ADB, root, try.
If that still does not work ... i would try to download a stock lolipop firmware and extract its files. I would then try to create a custom recovery (read tutorials) and also check if there were any options i could manually reprogram inside boot.img , recovery.img, system.img etc... (more tutorials lol)
Again man, im no expert, but thats what i would do! i actually downloaded that lollipop stock firmware for your device and will try to look inside it when i have time.
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Ok let me know what you find with the firmware when you get the chance.I have used 360root also in the past myself on devices when nothing else would work.I have tried several times and different ways.Disabled Knox via terminal with temp. root and still no go.It's the SELinux enforcing is the biggest problem.Kingo will install as a system app..but you won't have full root unless you run the apk to root the device again and it reboots on it's own after about 5 minutes or so.I'll keep stabbing at it..and post my findings.I assume I'm not the only one that could use this.Thanks for your time Piridroid.
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