have an issue with safestrap 3.72
i545 NC5 rooted (via towelroot)
the safestrap tells me that the it's installed but it doesn't, any way to solve it?
iakovl said:
have an issue with safestrap 3.72
i545 NC5 rooted (via towelroot)
the safestrap tells me that the it's installed but it doesn't, any way to solve it?
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Did you install busybox and set selinux status to permissive before installing safestrap?
joshm.1219 said:
Did you install busybox and set selinux status to permissive before installing safestrap?
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selinux status solved it, had to use an app to change it
iakovl said:
selinux status solved it, had to use an app to change it
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glad it worked
Exactly what is "selinux status" and how do you change it?
When do I install Busybox? How? Not clear in most rooting instructions...
Should I be using Safestrap 3.75?
Thanks in advance.
tennessee_titan said:
Exactly what is "selinux status" and how do you change it?
When do I install Busybox? How? Not clear in most rooting instructions...
Should I be using Safestrap 3.75?
Thanks in advance.
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Selinux is a kernel security module. You can change it to permissive using selinux mode changer from the play store.
You install busybox before installing safestrap. It's in the play store.
You can use 3.72 or 3.75, the differences are mostly just s5 compatibility changes.
I bought an s4 last week and am waiting for it to come. Before I read this thread and kimu's thread on customizing, I had made up my mind to just get rid of it and keep my s3. Most of the "instructional" threads on rooting and recovery have left out steps in the process, leaving many rooters, particularly the less talented ones like me, in trouble. But it looks like this thread, particularly joshm1219 have filled the holes and courteously and patiently answered all questions. So I will wait for my s4 and hopefully root it without problems. I don't even know at this point what build it is!
It really pays to read! a lot!
tennessee_titan said:
I bought an s4 last week and am waiting for it to come. Before I read this thread and kimu's thread on customizing, I had made up my mind to just get rid of it and keep my s3. Most of the "instructional" threads on rooting and recovery have left out steps in the process, leaving many rooters, particularly the less talented ones like me, in trouble. But it looks like this thread, particularly joshm1219 have filled the holes and courteously and patiently answered all questions. So I will wait for my s4 and hopefully root it without problems. I don't even know at this point what build it is!
It really pays to read! a lot!
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Good luck, if you have any questions feel free to PM me
tennessee_titan said:
Exactly what is "selinux status" and how do you change it?
When do I install Busybox? How? Not clear in most rooting instructions...
Should I be using Safestrap 3.75?
Thanks in advance.
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If you decide to use ss v3.75 use this one made for the I545 and not the one made for the S5 as the partitions are different: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55767735&postcount=2234
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Been reading various threads and wondering if there is a preferred method for rooting S4. If so, is it based on ability the unroot it later? I am a noob to phone rooting...having only (but successfully) rooted my Nook Tablet a long time ago. I want to make sure I choose the "best practice" method to minimize my risk of borking it. I am on verizon and have
SCH-1545
Build: JDQ39.1545VRUAME7
As for the specifics, is it assumed once I format the SD card to exfat that it runs from and remains in the phone itself or can it be repurposed?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380325
This is for root. With ME7 you can not use a custom recovery just as a FYI. But safestrap recovery works with ME7. You can find that also in the android Dev section.
wedmiston said:
Been reading various threads and wondering if there is a preferred method for rooting S4. If so, is it based on ability the unroot it later? I am a noob to phone rooting...having only (but successfully) rooted my Nook Tablet a long time ago. I want to make sure I choose the "best practice" method to minimize my risk of borking it. I am on verizon and have
SCH-1545
Build: JDQ39.1545VRUAME7
As for the specifics, is it assumed once I format the SD card to exfat that it runs from and remains in the phone itself or can it be repurposed?
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Each firmware version has its own method, and theres only 1 for each. Since your on me7 you have to use the .pwn method and once your rooted you can reformat your card/delete the files that were used.
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I have also noticed a number of people wanting to go back to stock. Is this because root is unstable or has issues? Is there a pretty foolproof method for going back (my phone is only 3 months into my renewed VZ contract so unlike my Nook, I may need support at some point)
wedmiston said:
I have also noticed a number of people wanting to go back to stock. Is this because root is unstable or has issues? Is there a pretty foolproof method for going back (my phone is only 3 months into my renewed VZ contract so unlike my Nook, I may need support at some point)
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Its absolutely stable. Most realize its not for them or they return their phones. Odin in my.opinion is the easiest way to remove root.
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So does this NOT apply to my phone since it cites a different model?
\http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2465713
Travisdroidx2 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380325
This is for root. With ME7 you can not use a custom recovery just as a FYI. But safestrap recovery works with ME7. You can find that also in the android Dev section.
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So does this NOT apply to my phone since it cites a different model?
\http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2465713
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That root method is for Verizon S4 on ME7 firmware. If that is not you then I would not try it myself.
Could qualify as the dumb question of the day, but I have Build: JDQ39.1545VRUAME7...is this considered ME7 or are there different flavors?
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That root method is for Verizon S4 on ME7 firmware. If that is not you then I would not try it myself.
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Could qualify as the dumb question of the day, but I have Build: JDQ39.1545VRUAME7...is this considered ME7 or are there different flavors?
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Only one ME7 for Verizon you are good.
Given that this was profiled as a "cover story" on the XDA home page is this the latest and greatest and is it different than
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380325
Just want to clarify before i proceed
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Only one ME7 for Verizon you are good.
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Given that this was profiled as a "cover story" on the XDA home page is this the latest and greatest and is it different than
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380325
Just want to clarify before i proceed
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That is the same link I sent you in post 2. That is the root method for you on ME7.
OK, then maybe my question is, how is that different from this?
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/official-android-4-3-i9505xxuemj5-firmware-for-the-galaxy-s-4/
Travisdroidx2 said:
That is the same link I sent you in post 2. That is the root method for you on ME7.
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OK, then maybe my question is, how is that different from this?
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/official-android-4-3-i9505xxuemj5-firmware-for-the-galaxy-s-4/
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Thats for a different model of s4 and is android 4.3 while me7 is 4.2.2
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wedmiston said:
OK, then maybe my question is, how is that different from this?
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/official-android-4-3-i9505xxuemj5-firmware-for-the-galaxy-s-4/
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Because that is not for Verizon. Or ME7. Your build version shows ME7. The root method is in the Verizon thread for ME7. It is pretty clear.
Affirmative to both of you and very much appreciated!
as long as I have two guys smarter than me, one more...how is this different
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248
wedmiston said:
as long as I have two guys smarter than me, one more...how is this different
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2252248
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Thats motochopper I believe and its for mdk verizon versions.
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and I know I have to block OTA updates...want to get this in place immediately so what is the best way to do this?
wedmiston said:
and I know I have to block OTA updates...want to get this in place immediately so what is the best way to do this?
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Put the phone in airplane mode. Freeze or delete SDM.apk
Confirm successful root. Also froze SDM.01 file via TB Pro - am I good to go? Any other files need attention?
Travisdroidx2 said:
Put the phone in airplane mode. Freeze or delete SDM.apk
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I have rooted my MJ7, and I now know that I can't really do anything. Now I am getting this annoying update popup from samsung every time I open my phone. Every time I try and install this update it fails. How can I get rid of this update pop up or make the update install work?
barnaby123 said:
As of right now I am rooted, but was unable to install TWRP recovery via GooManager or through the terminal commands listed on their website. It just didn't work. I would love to install CM11, but I obviously need recovery first. What are my options for recovery?
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You are out of luck only Baseband you can install a recovery on is MDK the first one shipped. You can however install a custom TW Rom with a program called Safestrap best of luck !
ahoslc said:
You are out of luck only Baseband you can install a recovery on is MDK the first one shipped. You can however install a custom TW Rom with a program called Safestrap best of luck !
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Thanks for this. I actually updated my question. Any chance you know the answer?
barnaby123 said:
Thanks for this. I actually updated my question. Any chance you know the answer?
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It most likely want's you to update to MK2. The reason it's not letting you is because you are rooted. Not sure what process to stop to get it to stop coming up.
ahoslc said:
It most likely want's you to update to MK2. The reason it's not letting you is because you are rooted. Not sure what process to stop to get it to stop coming up.
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Would I have better options if I were able to update to mk2?
barnaby123 said:
Would I have better options if I were able to update to mk2?
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I don't think so. I'm still on MJ7 and so are a lot of people. We just don't like ota of any kind that's all. I figured I wasn't taking anymore Chances. But as far as better options.. safestrap and Hyperdrive 12 are your only choices as of now.
Verizon Galaxy S4
SafeStrap 3.71
Hyperdrive 12
So, as of now, those of us still running VRUEMJ7 with TWRP either stay with MJ7 or SafeStrap/HyperDrive?
mastridonicus said:
So, as of now, those of us still running VRUEMJ7 with TWRP either stay with MJ7 or SafeStrap/HyperDrive?
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Well anyone who is not on mdk can only use safestrap.
And si far Hyperdrive is our rom. Couple others are in the works though.
Verizon Galaxy S4
SafeStrap 3.71
Hyperdrive 12
VRUEMJ7 bootloader unlock
Is there anyone actively working on unlocking MJ7 that has a blog/tumblr/thread/etc with ongoing status updates? I got this phone for xmas from my parents and aside from Touchwiz being a POS, I like it for the most part (a few form factor things that bug me with the fkn buttons but not much else) but I'd love to throw CWM and CM11 on it. Some news that it might be unlocked would be awesome; or, worst case, to know nobody is working on it so I can get over it and try to return it and replace it with something less Samsung-encumbered.
sanosuke001 said:
Is there anyone actively working on unlocking MJ7 that has a blog/tumblr/thread/etc with ongoing status updates? I got this phone for xmas from my parents and aside from Touchwiz being a POS, I like it for the most part (a few form factor things that bug me with the fkn buttons but not much else) but I'd love to throw CWM and CM11 on it. Some news that it might be unlocked would be awesome; or, worst case, to know nobody is working on it so I can get over it and try to return it and replace it with something less Samsung-encumbered.
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Here's one group of talented people working hard on it in their spare time
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500826
Very interesting to follow.
Verizon Galaxy S4
SafeStrap 3.71
Hyperdrive 12
sanosuke001 said:
Is there anyone actively working on unlocking MJ7 that has a blog/tumblr/thread/etc with ongoing status updates? I got this phone for xmas from my parents and aside from Touchwiz being a POS, I like it for the most part (a few form factor things that bug me with the fkn buttons but not much else) but I'd love to throw CWM and CM11 on it. Some news that it might be unlocked would be awesome; or, worst case, to know nobody is working on it so I can get over it and try to return it and replace it with something less Samsung-encumbered.
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There are a few people still working on it, but their chances are slim to none of ever unlocking it. There's been a $5k bounty on unlocking this phone for the last 7 months with no luck. If you want a VZW S4 that you can flash ROM's on, get a Dev edition or an MDK build off Swappa.
Mistertac said:
Here's one group of talented people working hard on it in their spare time
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2500826
Very interesting to follow.
Verizon Galaxy S4
SafeStrap 3.71
Hyperdrive 12
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Thanks for the info! (Though at first glance it doesn't look to far along unfortunately...)
sanosuke001 said:
Thanks for the info! (Though at first glance it doesn't look to far along unfortunately...)
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Well I'm no dev/programmer so I can't say much about exactly how far they are but it's still nice to see people working together ya know
Verizon Galaxy S4
SafeStrap 3.71
Hyperdrive 12
Mistertac said:
Well I'm no dev/programmer so I can't say much about exactly how far they are but it's still nice to see people working together ya know
Verizon Galaxy S4
SafeStrap 3.71
Hyperdrive 12
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I'm a software developer so I understand a bit of what the first post was talking about but I'm not great at reverse engineering (but know how difficult it is). I wish I had the skillsets to help :/ Though, as you said, it is good to see people working together but bad that hellsdroid looks like he has legal issues precluding him from working on things at the moment...
Hi, new here, just moved to a VZW Galaxy S4. So, I made the mistake of allowing it to upgrade to NC5 when I unboxed (stupid, I know). What I'd like to know is, am I stuck with it? Can I do a factory reset, or will it still have the same baseband? Is there something I can do with Heimdall (not ODIN, I'm a Linux user) to completey wipe it and start over?
If I can, would it be better to downgrade, then install a different bootloader, and then flash the ROM I actually want? Or can I wipe and go straight to what I want?
I really detest TW, worse than MOTOblur! I was also really looking forward to getting away from SafeStrap (with all due respect to Hash). I'd really like something light and clean based on 4.4.2-4 like AOSP/GE, or maybe CM. Not just for looks but to save space, performance and battery.
I've looked around, and I see a lot of conflicting info. I can't find a clear concise answer. If I've missed something, I'm sorry, just direct me to it. Otherwise, please advise. Thanks!
Towel root will give you root... Safestrap will give you some rom choices. Take time and research and read.
sent via safestrap 3.72 and echo v25.1! !
decaturbob said:
Towel root will give you root... Safestrap will give you some rom choices. Take time and research and read.
sent via safestrap 3.72 and echo v25.1! !
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Um, I am rooted and I do have SafeStrap. But my understanding is that I'm stuck with TW based ROMs and no AOSP with SS. I though Loki was my only option for such ROMs, which is a no go with NC5. Also, am I truly stuck with NC5, or not? Not to be rude, but it seems like you didn't read the entire post. Thanks for the reply, all the same.
ouroboroswyrm said:
Um, I am rooted and I do have SafeStrap. But my understanding is that I'm stuck with TW based ROMs and no AOSP with SS. I though Loki was my only option for such ROMs, which is a no go with NC5. Also, am I truly stuck with NC5, or not? Not to be rude, but it seems like you didn't read the entire post. Thanks for the reply, all the same.
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A stickie thread in general forum would provide you most of info you are looking for. You are stuck with nc5 ...Either way you can run numerous roms via ss... As long as they are compatible with SS... Like I said research and read..
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decaturbob said:
A stickie thread in general forum would provide you most of info you are looking for. You are stuck with nc5 ...Either way you can run numerous roms via ss... As long as they are compatible with SS... Like I said research and read..
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Like I said, read the post.It wasn't at all clear to me whether I can change bootloader, as most of what I found was over a year old. Wanted a stock recovery level solution. Anyway, never mind.
You can't downgrade the nc5 bootloader, there's no possible way to get working aosp or cm or a custom recovery like twrp or cwm onto an vzw s4 with an nc5 booyloader.
You can root using towelroot, you can use at&t's safestrap 3.72 to flash tw roms
I just downgraded my phone to VRUFNC5 to get root (thanks to peeps on here), but I cannot seem to find a way to install a working recovery. Does this have something to do with the bootloader being locked or something? If so, what can you do? I am bashing my head against the wall for taking OTA's. Maybe I need a new phone??? Thanks in advance for any help or advice.
grr8xtc said:
I just downgraded my phone to VRUFNC5 to get root (thanks to peeps on here), but I cannot seem to find a way to install a working recovery. Does this have something to do with the bootloader being locked or something? If so, what can you do? I am bashing my head against the wall for taking OTA's. Maybe I need a new phone??? Thanks in advance for any help or advice.
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No custom recovery for us and hence, no custom kernels or pure AOSP roms. We are limited to using Safestrap and Safestrap compatible roms.
Sent from my Empty Galaxy
Thanks for the quick reply. So what version of safestrap do you use for VRUFNC5??
grr8xtc said:
Thanks for the quick reply. So what version of safestrap do you use for VRUFNC5??
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3.72 if you don't need a custom slot. 3.75 a03 if you do. 3.72 does not support custom slots so you have to flash in the "stock" partition but it is a bit more stable than 3.75. 3.75 is fine but is a little buggy. Nothing that should stop you from using it though.
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Update notifications not wanted
liljoe727 said:
3.72 if you don't need a custom slot. 3.75 a03 if you do. 3.72 does not support custom slots so you have to flash in the "stock" partition but it is a bit more stable than 3.75. 3.75 is fine but is a little buggy. Nothing that should stop you from using it though.
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Is their anyway to stop 4.4.2 to alerting me that a update is available. This is getting really annoying if you know what I mean.
Thanks in advance
grr8xtc said:
Is their anyway to stop 4.4.2 to alerting me that a update is available. This is getting really annoying if you know what I mean.
Thanks in advance
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FWUpgrade.apk is the culprit. Freeze or delete it. Profit.
Sent from my Empty Galaxy
liljoe727 said:
FWUpgrade.apk is the culprit. Freeze or delete it. Profit.
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How and where do I find FWUpgrade.apk? Thank you!
swolh said:
How and where do I find FWUpgrade.apk? Thank you!
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You will need some kind of root file explorer, I use ES File Explorer. If I remember correctly it's under device/system/priv-app. Or you could use titanium backup and freeze or delete it.
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Please i need help i want to root my verizon s4 and i dont know what i have to do.
i Know that i can root it,but only if in nk1 but i dont find nothing about downgrade
luisgabrielfrias said:
Please i need help i want to root my verizon s4 and i dont know what i have to do.
i Know that i can root it,but only if in nk1 but i dont find nothing about downgrade
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you can't root oc1. and you can't downgrade to any kitkat firmware from oc1.
Omg
Thanks for your response
Enviado desde mi SCH-I545 mediante Tapatalk
I just rooted with king root 4.1 holy sh**
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Bren123 said:
I just rooted with king root 4.1 holy sh**
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stop spamming kid we know kingroot works for some devices note SOME not all which is why it isn't stickied
He's not lying. I just tried it myself. Went right to kingroot website. It says not available but click to try it anyway and it did work.
More pis.
I can back up his claims and this is post lollipop without root.
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verizon galaxy s4 root is real
Another verizon galaxy s4 with the same story.. it said not supported on the main screen of the app...but did like i read others and tried..and just checked and its rooted...finally!! now i can use my phone again!!!
oh and this is as of 7/16/15
Munk3ybones said:
Another verizon galaxy s4 with the same story.. it said not supported on the main screen of the app...but did like i read others and tried..and just checked and its rooted...finally!! now i can use my phone again!!!
oh and this is as of 7/16/15
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Maybe its real, maybe its not...I am just not too comfortable using King Root on my phone...China!!!
vm81 said:
Maybe its real, maybe its not...I am just not too comfortable using King Root on my phone...China!!!
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it'll probably be your only method. the Chinese seem to be taking over these root and jailbreak exploits. over on iOS, TaiG is the only group who has a jailbreak for the newest versions of that. and kingroot seems to be getting a similar status for people who want one-click root exploits.
keep in mind, root is a dangerous thing and it seriously harms the security of your device. you may not trust the Chinese, but they've probably been doing this all along.
good news though, you can replace the kinguser stuff with SuperSU somehow. don't ask me, I'm still running KitKat
KingRoot works. I just did it. Super easy.
skepticmisfit said:
good news though, you can replace the kinguser stuff with SuperSU somehow. don't ask me, I'm still running KitKat
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Follow this:
http://zidroid.com/how-to-get-ride-a...h-supersu-app/
to replace the KingUser app with SuperSU if you want.
Sir_Eagle said:
Follow this:
http://zidroid.com/how-to-get-ride-a...h-supersu-app/
to replace the KingUser app with SuperSU if you want.
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link gives a 404 error. and i'm running a rooted kitkat ROM (eclipse) which already came with SuperSU
skepticmisfit said:
link gives a 404 error. and i'm running a rooted kitkat ROM (eclipse) which already came with SuperSU
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http://zidroid.com/how-to-get-ride-and-replace-kinguser-with-supersu-app/
I might be wrong but my understanding is that currently you can not install install any custom ROM on OC1, so why rush to root?
Any reason besides ability to uninstall some apps?
vm81 said:
I might be wrong but my understanding is that currently you can not install install any custom ROM on OC1, so why rush to root?
Any reason besides ability to uninstall some apps?
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eh, there's the xposed framework (deodexed roms only tho), AdAway, etc
The ability to tether is why I did it.
solarbarack said:
The ability to tether is why I did it.
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eh. you don't really need root for that, you could use FoxFi. if you wanted native tether without the silly subscription thing, yea you'd need root
vm81 said:
I might be wrong but my understanding is that currently you can not install install any custom ROM on OC1, so why rush to root?
Any reason besides ability to uninstall some apps?
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Apparently you can flash Stang5litre ROM on OTA 5.01 using Flashfire. I haven't tried it myself but if you go to the last couple of pages on the Stang5litre topic you will see post from those who were successful in flashing it on OC1.