https://www.blackhat.com/us-15/briefings.html#ah-universal-android-rooting-is-back
Just two more weeks guys.
Man I hope so. I love this little cheap phone. I am limited by using Verizon for service but would like more than an unlocked bootloader for xposed, backup, and certain apps that require root. Sure I would love a unlocked bootloader for custom roms but root would be more than enough for a phone that I paid for in cash and use straight talk. Verizon is way to damn controlling.
This will be epic. Is someone actually doing this for our device?
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This is not device specific. It is a universal root method for Lollipop, including 64bit devices, which the xt1528 is, and (so far, AFAIK) were not able to be rooted on lollipop, unless they had already unlocked bootloader.
Has any work gone towards getting this phone rooted? I got it "rooted" with KingRoot but haven't been able to find a method to convert it to real (permanent) root since we can't remount /system as R/W. It also reverts when the system reboots. It sucks because I'd really love to unlock the full capabilities of this phone. My XT1528 and I are available to work with a dev to get this rooted.
DBlake1 said:
Has any work gone towards getting this phone rooted? I got it "rooted" with KingRoot but haven't been able to find a method to convert it to real (permanent) root since we can't remount /system as R/W. It also reverts when the system reboots. It sucks because I'd really love to unlock the full capabilities of this phone. My XT1528 and I are available to work with a dev to get this rooted.
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Same boat as you. Achieved root with Kingroot, but I'm unable to mount /system rw.
However, mine has survived multiple reboots and Kingroot managed to permanently write its apk to /system, as well as its su binary to /system/xbin. In fact, I can't actually unroot or remove Kingroot for that very reason...
I'm stuck with "hobbled root". The good news is that nothing is broken, and everything is stable, with no glitches.
THIS is interesting. The PDF if publicly available via Google search.
https://www.blackhat.com/us-15/speakers/Wen-Xu.html
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premnas10123 said:
Same boat as you. Achieved root with Kingroot, but I'm unable to mount /system rw.
However, mine has survived multiple reboots and Kingroot managed to permanently write its apk to /system, as well as its su binary to /system/xbin. In fact, I can't actually unroot or remove Kingroot for that very reason...
I'm stuck with "hobbled root". The good news is that nothing is broken, and everything is stable, with no glitches.
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Hey do you mind elaborating? Idk if what you're talking about (king root) will work on the cricket version of this phone but I want to try it if that's the module you have
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icu64 said:
Hey do you mind elaborating? Idk if what you're talking about (king root) will work on the cricket version of this phone but I want to try it if that's the module you have
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I have the XT1528-Verizon version of this phone, running Android 5.1. The bootloader is locked down tight by the carrier, Verizon. Currently, there is no known way to unlock the bootloader on this variant of the Moto E, 2nd generation.
Because the bootloader is locked, it isn't possible to install a custom recovery, and without a custom recovery, it isn't possible to flash a custom ROM, which overwrites the stock system partition.
Furthermore, the locked bootloader prevents the /system partition from being mounted as read/write, so any changes to /system will revert back to stock upon rebooting the device, as it is mounted at boot as read only.
Somehow, during the rooting process, Kingroot was able to mount the /system partition as rw, and wrote its apk to /system, as well as its su binary to /system/xbin. These changes do not revert back upon reboot, so "root" is permanent, however, /system remains read only, so I am still unable to install a custom recovery, remove system apps, flash custom ROMs, or modify /system partition in any way. I'm quite sure it can be done, as kingroot was able to during the rooting process, but since it searches for and downloads whatever exploit it uses to root, the actual method is unknown.
Again, because I can't modify /system, I am unable to unroot because I can't remove the kingroot apk or binary from /system. This is why I call it permanently hobbled root.
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poss root vulnerability
Only on moto devices... When using a launcher for example (nova launcher ) the commands bypass root security... Maybe a Dev can use this info or reverse engineer the launcher to see how it bypass root security... Maybe can be rooted from other side... But what do I know, I'm just a noob
mattgmm said:
Only on moto devices... When using a launcher for example (nova launcher ) the commands bypass root security... Maybe a Dev can use this info or reverse engineer the launcher to see how it bypass root security... Maybe can be rooted from other side... But what do I know, I'm just a noob
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Where did you learn this? Launchers run just like your email app runs... It doesn't modify any /system partition parameters. If it did and since our BL is locked..every time you reboot the phone the launcher would be reset.
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Oh and also...our xt1528 passes the pretests when running the latest version of Sunshine. @jcase is now aware if this info as well. He seemed for lack of a better word...surprised.
nobreak1970 said:
Where did you learn this? Launchers run just like your email app runs... It doesn't modify any /system partition parameters. If it did and since our BL is locked..every time you reboot the phone the launcher would be reset.
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Oh and also...our xt1528 passes the pretests when running the latest version of Sunshine. @jcase is now aware if this info as well. He seemed for lack of a better word...surprised.
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i would need to see this, as sunshine has no root exploit in it that should work
mattgmm said:
Only on moto devices... When using a launcher for example (nova launcher ) the commands bypass root security... Maybe a Dev can use this info or reverse engineer the launcher to see how it bypass root security... Maybe can be rooted from other side... But what do I know, I'm just a noob
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No it doesnt
Screen shot posted in the Sunshine thread.
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i would need to see this, as sunshine has no root exploit in it that should work
No it doesnt
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Yes it does.... Androidpit......but only on Motorola moto devices but,....don't know why... With nova launcher long press home screen,select shortcut or widget,then select activities,scroll down to qcom settings--(normally only accessible threw rooted phone)..... If untrue,contact androidpit
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Yes it does.... Androidpit......but only on Motorola moto devices but,....don't know why... With nova launcher long press home screen,select shortcut or widget,then select activities,scroll down to qcom settings--(normally only accessible threw rooted phone)..... If untrue,contact androidpit
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qcom settings isnt only accessible on rooted phones, I could care less about contacting some blog.
Firing off an intent, like nov does, is all that is needed to open the settings
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I have heard a lot about people's phones not working and so on...
Why do people [especially noobs] root the Htc One X?
I know it must be easy to do, how fast can the HTC One X go with root?
Apparently putting CM10 on the HOX makes it 60% faster than the S3 on CM10.
Rooting also allows you to delete bloat, backup apps/entire system, access system level files, flash ROMs, save battery with underclocking, and so much more.
Why root the HOX? Same reason as any other Android.
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As every Android the reasons for rooting is:
Performance, run shell, run ssh, customize, do complete backups, use other Roms, add users, enable adb by wifi...
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Rooting your devices unlocks the full power of the device!
There are plenty of apps on the market that require root giving you a range of extra features like full app backups (with data).
How about installing some Linux on that bad boy and finding out just how powerful your device is!
Granted rooting back in the old days of android (1.6 and before) rooting was alot more useful as these days more and more features are integrated into android itself. But its still very useful!
ri123 said:
I have heard a lot about people's phones not working and so on...
Why do people [especially noobs] root the Htc One X?
I know it must be easy to do, how fast can the HTC One X go with root?
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because we can.
and deleting bloat.
root doesn't increase the performance. it is overclocking the cpu/flashing custom roms and kernels that increase performance
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root doesn't increase the performance. it is overclocking the cpu/flashing custom roms and kernels that increase performance
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Sure mate but without root you cannot overclock our unlock for improve your battery. SetCPU for example request root.
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SferaDev said:
Sure mate but without root you cannot overclock our unlock for improve your battery. SetCPU for example request root.
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Most stock kernels dont support over clocking though
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gagdude said:
Apparently putting CM10 on the HOX makes it 60% faster than the S3 on CM10.
Rooting also allows you to delete bloat, backup apps/entire system, access system level files, flash ROMs, save battery with underclocking, and so much more.
Why root the HOX? Same reason as any other Android.
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SferaDev said:
As every Android the reasons for rooting is:
Performance, run shell, run ssh, customize, do complete backups, use other Roms, add users, enable adb by wifi...
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because we can.
and deleting bloat.
root doesn't increase the performance. it is overclocking the cpu/flashing custom roms and kernels that increase performance
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Root does not specifically grant you access to flashing other ROMs. Root grants you SU (super user) access to certain apps that call for it and allow you read/write access to more of the system and its files. With any HTC phone (not sure about Samsung and Motorola phones someone can correct me on this) made in the last year to be able to flash custom ROMs you had to be either s-off or at the very least have an unlocked boot loader which in turn granted you more access to where the Android system files are and access to memory blocks where the OS is installed.... But to this day if you are unlocked on well let's use my phone for example... I have the ATT HTC one X. When you unlock the phone through HTCDev.com website you have a grip more access to the phone and its files but the downside is voided warranty through the manufacture and HTC. While you have all the access you need to flash custom roms you still don't have access to flashing an engineering Hboot or an un secured Hboot ( you can flash you will get a signature error) both of which can give extra commands to the advanced user. Hope this helps
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Spankly said:
Root does not specifically grant you access to flashing other ROMs. Root grants you SU (super user) access to certain apps that call for it and allow you read/write access to more of the system and its files.
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You are right root just adds one binary, change the rw permissions in the system folder and the Superuser app grants access to the binary. But the benefits are those listed.
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I am trying to get rid of the ota update notification on my nexus 10. It wants me to update to but I am rooted and do not want to lose my root. I have searched and searched and searched trying to find the answer to this but have not been able to. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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If I'm posting in the wrong section please move.
I am trying to get rid of the ota update notification on my nexus 10. It wants me to update to but I am rooted and do not want to lose my root. I have searched and searched and searched trying to find the answer to this but have not been able to. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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Use OTA rootkeeper and then just update? If it's 4.3 you'll have to update to the new root service method, end of the day, it's a nexus, stop worrying about root because there isn't a nexus yet that isn't rootable on any software version.
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alias_neo said:
Use OTA rootkeeper and then just update? If it's 4.3 you'll have to update to the new root service method, end of the day, it's a nexus, stop worrying about root because there isn't a nexus yet that isn't rootable on any software version.
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Well I read that rootkeeper does not currently work with 4.3. I am fine with either getting rid of the notification or updating and keeping root but either way I have to keep root one way or another because I use root permissions on a daily basis to write to my external hard drive. If rootkeeper works with 4.3 then I would be happy to update and use that to stay rooted. As far as "updating root service method", what does this mean and what needs to be done to perform this? Thanks for your reply buddy!
jonmike13 said:
Well I read that rootkeeper does not currently work with 4.3. I am fine with either getting rid of the notification or updating and keeping root but either way I have to keep root one way or another because I use root permissions on a daily basis to write to my external hard drive. If rootkeeper works with 4.3 then I would be happy to update and use that to stay rooted. As far as "updating root service method", what does this mean and what needs to be done to perform this? Thanks for your reply buddy!
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No problem, basically,4.3 requires a service to run that will mediate superuser requests. It is neither here nor there to you as a user, do a quick search around for 4.3 root by Chainfire, it installs pretty much the same as any other root, but it uniquely addresses issues in 4.3 (new security).
I'd link you but I'm on my phone so easier to search on tablet or desktop.
It's really easy and I did it myself on my own nexus 10 soon as 4.3 came out.
FYI, complications such as those in 4.3 aside, it's always possible to root a device where flashing a custom built kernel is possible. In other words, unless the OS breaks the standard su/native/dalvik communication (kinda like 4.3 does) it will always, always, be possible to root a nexus device.
4.3 just makes it slightly more complicated because it disallows setuid (which allows recounting system read/write) from dalvik (android) apps. Fortunately, I assume, the workaround takes care of it by having a native "service" (that does have permission) take care of that part for us (the latter part is an educated guess).
Anyway, my longwinded point was that you should never deny yourself an android update an a nexus device, because anything is possible
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alias_neo said:
No problem, basically,4.3 requires a service to run that will mediate superuser requests. It is neither here nor there to you as a user, do a quick search around for 4.3 root by Chainfire, it installs pretty much the same as any other root, but it uniquely addresses issues in 4.3 (new security).
I'd link you but I'm on my phone so easier to search on tablet or desktop.
It's really easy and I did it myself on my own nexus 10 soon as 4.3 came out.
FYI, complications such as those in 4.3 aside, it's always possible to root a device where flashing a custom built kernel is possible. In other words, unless the OS breaks the standard su/native/dalvik communication (kinda like 4.3 does) it will always, always, be possible to root a nexus device.
4.3 just makes it slightly more complicated because it disallows setuid (which allows recounting system read/write) from dalvik (android) apps. Fortunately, I assume, the workaround takes care of it by having a native "service" (that does have permission) take care of that part for us (the latter part is an educated guess).
Anyway, my longwinded point was that you should never deny yourself an android update an a nexus device, because anything is possible
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Thank you for the explanation. I am going to do some research when I get home and decide what I am going to do. I will post if I have any further questions, as I am sure I will lol. Thanks again!
jonmike13 said:
Well I read that rootkeeper does not currently work with 4.3. I am fine with either getting rid of the notification or updating and keeping root but either way I have to keep root one way or another because I use root permissions on a daily basis to write to my external hard drive. If rootkeeper works with 4.3 then I would be happy to update and use that to stay rooted. As far as "updating root service method", what does this mean and what needs to be done to perform this? Thanks for your reply buddy!
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Just thought that I would mention:
4.3 brought OTG drivers to the Nexus 10. NATIVELY. No more Root needed, IIRC.
CWalkop said:
Just thought that I would mention:
4.3 brought OTG drivers to the Nexus 10. NATIVELY. No more Root needed, IIRC.
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Does this include write permissions? I download a lot of media on my N10 and then transfer it to my hard drive for safe keeping.
Does anyone know if it is possible to have AOSP on the S3 but without root at all - i.e. so I can run all apps, even those that block usage owing to root? I know on sammy roms you can temporarily unroot, but some apps still manage to find root access.
Thanks
Tom
You mean root install rom then remove root .??
Root is /system/bin/su so yes, it can be removed
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Kinda. As in flash an AOSP ROM that doesn't have root by default? From experience, AOSP ROMS tend to handle root differently?
WTVTom said:
Kinda. As in flash an AOSP ROM that doesn't have root by default? From experience, AOSP ROMS tend to handle root differently?
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AFAIK all AOSP roms are rooted.
And handle differently as in ?
WTVTom said:
Does anyone know if it is possible to have AOSP on the S3 but without root at all - i.e. so I can run all apps, even those that block usage owing to root? I know on sammy roms you can temporarily unroot, but some apps still manage to find root access.
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Tom
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You can build yourself a copy and not root it. That's always an option.
All hail Lucipurr!
pulley06 said:
And handle differently as in ?
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As in root is baked directly into settings. I'm not sure what the result would be of removing it. Likewise if I remove it from the rom before installation
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As in root is baked directly into settings. I'm not sure what the result would be of removing it. Likewise if I remove it from the rom before installation
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No, thats SuperUser. Root itself is /system/bin/su and can be removed like any other binary in a directory can be (using an explorer with root permissions).
Super User in settings simply acts as a gatekeeper for the root binary (as the apk would if you had that) so it doesn't matter that it remains. Its only there to allow / deny applications root access and remember which you allow or deny. It doesn't actually "give" root.
Okay that makes sense. So if I remove that folder, root access will no longer function and likewise, no apps will be able to detect a rooted state? And the ROM itself won't consequentially malfunction?
The thing is I tried that before but the apps seemed nonetheless able to detect root previously etc. There's a thread that details this in the sense where it only works for about half of users?
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Okay that makes sense. So if I remove that folder, root access will no longer function and likewise, no apps will be able to detect a rooted state? And the ROM itself won't consequentially malfunction?
The thing is I tried that before but the apps seemed nonetheless able to detect root previously etc. There's a thread that details this in the sense where it only works for about half of users?
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I'm not sure. There's no reason really how it can detect root but all I can suggest is trying it. /system/bin/ is a folder. Do not delete that. delete the su binary inside.
Okay I'll post results I'm a bit
There are at least 5 different bootloader/root methods and topics on the first page of "Optimus L9 P760, P765, P768, P769 General"...it's a "maze" of methods.
I have some experience with rooting...I rooted my old G2x and played with several different ROMs, but I am definitely still a noob at this game. This maze of methods makes me want to run away from my son's P769, but I can't because he is out of memory space and insisting that I do something about it. I have read several threads only to learn (a couple of pages into it) that it doesn't apply to ver. 20h or that the programs to be used are deemed "suspicious".
All I want to do is give the kid more space through the use of a larger sd card (class 10). I understand that I need to root and then either keep the stock ROM and use an app like Link2sd (which is all the kid really needs because he will not take advantage of a custom ROM) or I can run a custom ROM that takes proper advantage of the sd card in the first place.
Sorry, but I need to quit reading threads that lead to nowhere or confusion and just ask: Will anybody help me make a decision as to what method to go with? I'm not concerned about it being super-simple, I just want to be sure that it works for the kid's phone (ver. 20h) and that it's safe (in terms of malware). A little clarification on the bootloader/root thing would help too: I have to unlock the bootloader first, then root? or is it the other way around? or are they done at the same time?
OK there's two ways to look at root, it is either done at the same time as flashing a new ROM(because the ROM's come with root access) or you can root it with the Chinese program on stock ROM. If you want a custom ROM it's doable but a total pain, I still haven't done it to mine because it requires a data plan and I don't have one. Its kinda like this, downgrade the os with a kmz meant for a p760, have weird mirrored issues with bootloader and os and touches, flash radio fix , wait 30 min to an hour with data and WiFi connected, pray you received an unlock token and reboot to unlocking screen. That's the process in a nutshell, here's an actual tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584997
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stunts513 said:
OK there's two ways to look at root, it is either done at the same time as flashing a new ROM(because the ROM's come with root access) or you can root it with the Chinese program on stock ROM. If you want a custom ROM it's doable but a total pain, I still haven't done it to mine because it requires a data plan and I don't have one. Its kinda like this, downgrade the os with a kmz meant for a p760, have weird mirrored issues with bootloader and os and touches, flash radio fix , wait 30 min to an hour with data and WiFi connected, pray you received an unlock token and reboot to unlocking screen. That's the process in a nutshell, here's an actual tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584997
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OK...forget the custom ROM...he's just a kid that wants more stupid games and videos on his phone...all he needs is more space. So what you're saying is to use the "Chinese program" to root it. OK...I will find the "Chinese program", but I'll ask first: does it work on ALL versions (particularly v. 20h).
Thanks for taking your time...it's appreciated.
It should work on that version, it did on mine and I have the same version, here's a link to it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2553547
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stunts513 said:
It should work on that version, it did on mine and I have the same version, here's a link to it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2553547
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K...but isn't that the VRoot prog with all the suspicion surrounding it? Some of the threads I have read about this prog are actually closed by the moderators "until further notice" or until it's fully investigated...do we have an "all clear" on this?
CaptNasty said:
K...but isn't that the VRoot prog with all the suspicion surrounding it? Some of the threads I have read about this prog are actually closed by the moderators "until further notice" or until it's fully investigated...do we have an "all clear" on this?
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There's no issue with that program. People don't read directions 99% of the time, can't get it to work so they report it as being faulty. I used the same app to root my P769V20H. Only difference now is there is actually an English version, so I've heard.
You may have to enable init.d support on the stock ROM before using something like Link2SD. I currently am not having any storage issues, 32 GB sdcard, so I cannot say if Link2SD will work or not. I did notice that there was NOT an init.d folder in my system image, which is required of Link2SD in order to work correctly. You may want to look in to this thread for enabling init.d support.
I'd also advise downloading and installing the bootstrap recovery for L9 devices with a locked bootloader. It's called L9_Recovery_Installer.1.5.0.apk. Search the L9 forums for a download link. After installing, boot in to CWM and perform a backup. This will give you something to restore to just in case something goes wonky in the future.
I ended up installing and using Cydia Impactor for root, installing the bootstrap recovery that was suggested, installing and using Universal Init.d, MiniTool Partition, and Link2SD. Seems to work fine, although I'm still having a hard time grasping why the extra space provided by the new Ext2 partition on the SDcard isn't displayed in System Settings/Storage/Internal Storage.
Thanks to all
CaptNasty said:
Seems to work fine, although I'm still having a hard time grasping why the extra space provided by the new Ext2 partition on the SDcard isn't displayed in System Settings/Storage/Internal Storage.
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It's because most stock ROMs aren't configured to search for extended partitions. You can view all partition infos with Link2SD.
Hi
I'm trying to use DiskDigger in order to retrieve some deleted pictures, but I need to root my phone in order to retrieve the original files.
I've been searching for guides, but I'm too afraid of doing something stupid and brick my phone.
I have a Huawei CUN-L01
Can somebody help me out?
ElitaKirin said:
Hi
I'm trying to use DiskDigger in order to retrieve some deleted pictures, but I need to root my phone in order to retrieve the original files.
I've been searching for guides, but I'm too afraid of doing something stupid and brick my phone.
I have a Huawei CUN-L01
Can somebody help me out?
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you can try kingo root but I have to warn you that you verify that the website you download from is legit and not a a phishing website Lord of the root apk is not infact root apk but malware.
if you are on anything which is Android 6 plus chances that this APK will not root your phone because of security enhancements in that case your only choice is to to find a TWRP recovery for your phone Google TWRP and your phone name number follow instructions to flash it most of the time putting your phone in fastboot and flashing the image does the job and after that you can install magisk which will root your phone .With the option magisk hide enable you can fool other apps that your phone is not rooted or you can disable the superuser or root completely within magisk manager and use as non rooted phone.
hth
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sieger007 said:
you can try kingo root but I have to warn you that you verify that the website you download from is legit and not a a phishing website Lord of the root apk is not infact root apk but malware.
if you are on anything which is Android 6 plus chances that this APK will not root your phone because of security enhancements in that case your only choice is to to find a TWRP recovery for your phone Google TWRP and your phone name number follow instructions to flash it most of the time putting your phone in fastboot and flashing the image does the job and after that you can install magisk which will root your phone .With the option magisk hide enable you can fool other apps that your phone is not rooted or you can disable the superuser or root completely within magisk manager and use as non rooted phone.
hth
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My Android version is 5.1, but I heard really bad things about Kingo.
I tried TWRP Recovery, but my device is not listed.
Also, I'd like to know: is it true that rooting wipes all data from your phone? I'm trying to retrieve deleted pictures, so I need the data.
ElitaKirin said:
My Android version is 5.1, but I heard really bad things about Kingo.
I tried TWRP Recovery, but my device is not listed.
Also, I'd like to know: is it true that rooting wipes all data from your phone? I'm trying to retrieve deleted pictures, so I need the data.
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Unlocking the bootloader will wipe the phone... Any phone
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clsA said:
Unlocking the bootloader will wipe the phone... Any phone
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So there's no way at all to root without losing data, I get ya.
If you can help me, one step at a time
How do I backup all of my phone content? If I try to plug my phone to the PC i get the DCIM and Pictures folders, nothing else.
ElitaKirin said:
So there's no way at all to root without losing data, I get ya.
If you can help me, one step at a time
How do I backup all of my phone content? If I try to plug my phone to the PC i get the DCIM and Pictures folders, nothing else.
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When you plug the phone / tablet to a computer you need to pull down from the top and look for Android System and something to do with USB / click this and choose Media Device or file transfer the PC should reconnect and make a sound. Now you should see all the folders in Internal storage and External storage (if you have a sdcard in the device)
make a folder on your pc and copy everything from the device to your pc
I personally use Google photos to keep those backed up and available on all my devices
Amazon Photos works just as well or you can even use both
KenzooW said:
thanks for your links dude
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clsA said:
When you plug the phone / tablet to a computer you need to pull down from the top and look for Android System and something to do with USB / click this and choose Media Device or file transfer the PC should reconnect and make a sound. Now you should see all the folders in Internal storage and External storage (if you have a sdcard in the device)
make a folder on your pc and copy everything from the device to your pc
I personally use Google photos to keep those backed up and available on all my devices
Amazon Photos works just as well or you can even use both
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Yeah I'll be using Google Photos from now on, it's just a bummer since I lost some pics I really cared about
Anyway, I've tried to copy, but I get an Unspecified Error
I don't understand
Edit: Ok, apparently the only folders I cannot copy are the Whatsapp and Android folders. I think I can just ignore them, since all the cached pics I want to recover are stored in the CloudDrive folder.
So, back to the root.
Is Kingo REALLY that malicious? I don't wanna risk any permanent damage on my phone (Android version 5.1)
And about TWRP: I got the app installed, but my device (CUN-L01) is not listed
kingo is not open source and when it and roots your phone it install some other bloatware app as well .As long as it's capable of rooting your phone go ahead and use it but make sure you to get rid of it after the diskdigger work is over
so yes something you may want to try
backup all your data photos call logs SMS etc , install kingo root app and get root { , if you want to keep permanent root then and at this stage you can download and install TWRP directly as a rooted user without going through the long drawn procedure of fast booting & once you have TWRP installed then replace your kingo app with your favourite root app and throw out kingo }
, do your diskdigger work and then un install kingo root app
there is a desktop and Android version both . the desktop version is supposed to be more powerful make sure you uninstall all the apps once your job is over also make sure that you are downloading the correct kingoapp because there are some of other 'viral' versions , that may install undesirable bloatware but will not roat
diskdigger alternative is phone paw you may want to try that as well I don't think that needs root it's PC based photo recovery software
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sieger007 said:
kingo is not open source and when it and roots your phone it install some other bloatware app as well .As long as it's capable of rooting your phone go ahead and use it but make sure you to get rid of it after the diskdigger work is over
so yes something you may want to try
backup all your data photos call logs SMS etc , install kingo root app and get root { , if you want to keep permanent root then and at this stage you can download and install TWRP directly as a rooted user without going through the long drawn procedure of fast booting & once you have TWRP installed then replace your kingo app with your favourite root app and throw out kingo }
, do your diskdigger work and then un install kingo root app
there is a desktop and Android version both . the desktop version is supposed to be more powerful make sure you uninstall all the apps once your job is over also make sure that you are downloading the correct kingoapp because there are some of other 'viral' versions , that may install undesirable bloatware but will not roat
diskdigger alternative is phone paw you may want to try that as well I don't think that needs root it's PC based photo recovery software
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If you put it that way, Kingo looks less meancing.
I'm not interested in a constantly rooted phone, just need it temporarily, so...
Sorry if I ask, but any of you have a reliable download link for Kingo? I really have no idea where should I look for a "safe" version.
Also, what do you mean by "make sure you uninstall all the apps once your job is over" ? Uninstalling Kingo is not enough?
there is a king root and there is the kingo root and I have not used both this crapwares for quite a long time I used them when I was on 4.x and rather new to this Android cynogen factory. At that time TWRP was a bit new and not every phone had a TWRP.
so I think I probably referred to kingroot and not kingo root
https://kingrootapp.net/
don't recollect but either or both of these apps also install some other bloatware apps that pretended to save your battery and show you how faster phone is charging ...whatever
uninstall all the apps that were installed after your 'root work' is over
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sieger007 said:
there is a king root and there is the kingo root and I have not used both this crapwares for quite a long time I used them when I was on 4.x and rather new to this Android cynogen factory. At that time TWRP was a bit new and not every phone had a TWRP.
so I think I probably referred to kingroot and not kingo root
https://kingrootapp.net/
don't recollect but either or both of these apps also install some other bloatware apps that pretended to save your battery and show you how faster phone is charging ...whatever
uninstall all the apps that were installed after your 'root work' is over
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The link you sent me redirects me to a certain Aptoide app
That's a good start :good:
Ok so, I'm not downloading anything from that link
Also, I keep reading awful things about this root method. Like it sends your email to some shady companies and such. I'm not even sure it will work with my phone, it may brick it.
So, I'll stick with TWRP
Can someone guide me?
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First step unlock the bootload, on Huawei It's a pay service, check eBay or
https://www.dc-unlocker.com/how-to-read-huawei-bootloader-unlock-code
Second step you need a patched boot.img made with magisk. Most times you can get the stock boot.img from an OTA update.zip
Copy it to the phone and use magisk manager to install (patch) the stock file.
Now you copy the patched file to your PC fastboot folder.
Third and last step is to fastboot flash the patched boot img
The command is
fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img
Reboot and you have a rooted device
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Here is how to do it
First things first, never use one click root apps! they install spyware and stuff, and they achieve root access in your phone by using vulnerabilities. The proper way to root it is the one by which you unlock the bootloader and flash a custom recovery like twrp, I found a post here https://techelucid.com/root-huawei-y5-ii/ ,follow it and try to use magisk instead of supersu, its more updated and can hide your root access, you can use supersu it work too but some apps won't work with root access enabled, magisk can hide this. Both can give you root access
gopikrishnanrmg said:
First things first, never use one click root apps! they install spyware and stuff, and they achieve root access in your phone by using vulnerabilities. The proper way to root it is the one by which you unlock the bootloader and flash a custom recovery like twrp, I found a post here https://techelucid.com/root-huawei-y5-ii/ ,follow it and try to use magisk instead of supersu, its more updated and can hide your root access, you can use supersu it work too but some apps won't work with root access enabled, magisk can hide this. Both can give you root access
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well it sounded like this person just wanted a one shot one time root and out method which is why I suggested King root if it works. afterwards all that crapwhere can be deleted.
the other option was also mentioned that is TWRP and magisk .bootloader unlocking need not always be paid service lot of things allowed here on how to unlock bootloader but first we have to make sure if his bootloader is locked or unlocked.
turn on developer settings and oem unlock switch if that is present that mean the bootloader is unlocked and in fact this step of buying a service to unlock bootloader is redundant
I was trying to keep the thread as simple as possible without going into the depth of all the under the hood methods but sound like after all ,all the mechanics have opened up the hood and now we are getting to the engine
whatever works .....it sounds like he's getting good help so wish him good luck
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ElitaKirin said:
Hi
I'm trying to use DiskDigger in order to retrieve some deleted pictures, but I need to root my phone in order to retrieve the original files.
I've been searching for guides, but I'm too afraid of doing something stupid and brick my phone.
I have a Huawei CUN-L01
Can somebody help me out?
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Hello, did you find a way to recover this files with DiskDigger, im exactly on your same problem...
Please if you can help i will really appreciate.