I can't seem to get this phone rooted. And that's all I want, for it to be unlocked. No custom roms or anything like that(for now at least).
Is there any quick way to do this?
I'm using android 5.0.2
with kernel 3.4.0+
build number LRX22G
software version D41520c
If there's any other info you need then please ask. I'll really appreciate any help with this...
Thank you
By the way I tried the towel method and one other I can't remember at the moment
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You have to root using the lg one click root script
Ah ok.. I was hoping there was another one click way like towel root.
Is this script a Windows only thing?
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Says I need to install. Net framework v4.0.30319
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Ok I got it rooted. The script worked, not the gui.
So anyways, not that I'm rooted what are some cool things I can do? Doesn't overclocking save battery or something like that? And can't I now uninstall those pesky system apps that came with the phone?
Any help will be appreciated.
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You can download system bloat remover from the playstore
Yeah I did that already. I'm not exactly everything I can uninstall, but I got a lot of the T-Mobile bloat off of it.
Plus I installed greenify. Besides that haven't done much else. Any other ideas will be appreciated.
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Depends on how you wanna use the root actually
I don't really know what I want to do now that my phone is rooted. So I'll have to browse the site and see what others adds doing.
I do know that my battery seems to be draining faster ever since I rooted and installed greenify.
Usually used CM battery on my unrooted, so now I just uninstalled it and going to see if that helps at all.
Are there battery savers that clash with Greenify?
Thanks
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Hi everyone, I'm finally about to OTA my verizon s4. I'm going to use voodoo to protect the root. I'm a little concerned about what voodoo is showing me, before I do the update. I have super su installed and not the other Superuser app and it gives me a link for the superuser one.
Please everyone let me know if it's safe to proceed and that I don't need to also install that other Superuser app, which I don't like. Screenshot attached, thank you in advance!
bobstone said:
Hi everyone, I'm finally about to OTA my verizon s4. I'm going to use voodoo to protect the root. I'm a little concerned about what voodoo is showing me, before I do the update. I have super su installed and not the other Superuser app and it gives me a link for the superuser one.
Please everyone let me know if it's safe to proceed and that I don't need to also install that other Superuser app, which I don't like. Screenshot attached, thank you in advance!
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Me7 is rootable so even if you lose root you can get it back.
Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.
True, I just hate to go thru the trouble if I don't have to. I only have access to a work pc so its kind of a pain.
Im real good with tech but can't afford problems with this phone and yes im a little paranoid lol
Don't do it bro! If your own MDK your golden
Keep MDK. It has the most ROM friendly bootloader.
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Im on mdk but I have no interest in loading different roms or anything so I really don't care about the bootloader. If I had a second phone then hell yeah I would go crazy but this is my daily driver and I can't screw with it. Besides, I actually like the stock rom. I just need root because I can't stand the limitation not being rooted.
So aside from my concern about the Play Store link in voodoo, will I have to also temporarily unroot after I protect root?
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Im on mdk but I have no interest in loading different roms or anything so I really don't care about the bootloader. If I had a second phone then hell yeah I would go crazy but this is my daily driver and I can't screw with it. Besides, I actually like the stock rom. I just need root because I can't stand the limitation not being rooted.
So aside from my concern about the Play Store link in voodoo, will I have to also temporarily unroot after I protect root?
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Totally understandable but root and flash a custom recovery. You may change your mind later and it'll be too late to do anything about it. There's a stock rooted ME7 in the dev section so you'd get the stadibility of stock, root and a bootloader you can manipulate if you ever choose to.
I've never been fond of flashing especially when I have no backup cell phone and I've already tweaked this phone to my liking. I honestly will never want to flash this phone... as dumb as that sounds
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I've never been fond of flashing especially when I have no backup cell phone and I've already tweaked this phone to my liking. I honestly will never want to flash this phone... as dumb as that sounds
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Fair enough. In that case, forgo OTArootkeeper/voodoo/whatever, accept the ME7 update and root it via the method in the Dev section. DISCLAIMER!! By doing this, you waive all rights to whine about your bootloader in the future
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I hear ya. I guess ill just try voodoo and update just for ****s n giggles and reroot if I have to. Is that reroot forum clearly titled or if not, do you have its link?
While im at it, will the xposed framework still work after ota or any concerns?
Any response to the above? Also, is it a prerequisite to unfreeze apps?
Thanks in advance.
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bobstone said:
Any response to the above? Also, is it a prerequisite to unfreeze apps?
Thanks in advance.
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Yes. Don't take the OTA. I know you said you have no interest in flashing roms, but why limit your options now when you don't know what the future will bring. Plus even if you do take the ota and gain root, you cannot mess with the kernel. If it was me, I would just download the stock root deodexed version of me7.
I have this phone Samsung galaxy discover S730m. I know it is kind of old one. I like to unlock it, if any one can help me out with it. the phone hasn't been rooted yet.
Do I have to rooted before unlock it? The phone is locked with bell. I searched the forum and I couldn't find anything helpful so far.
Thanks in advance.
caparoot said:
I have this phone Samsung galaxy discover S730m. I know it is kind of old one. I like to unlock it, if any one can help me out with it. the phone hasn't been rooted yet.
Do I have to rooted before unlock it? The phone is locked with bell. I searched the forum and I couldn't find anything helpful so far.
Thanks in advance.
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Having similar issues, seems this phone hasn't had much unlocking done to it hence the lack of info on that matter...
orangeworx said:
Having similar issues, seems this phone hasn't had much unlocking done to it hence the lack of info on that matter...
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Do you have Samsung galaxy discover? Looks like some people unlocked it them self by software linked in some posts, but when you want to download them won't work.
yes i am having problems too i tried z4 root metgod and it wont ever end so i take out battery restart than notice other apps .apk are running rootchecker says im not rooted tho but seriously y are thos .apk apps running now? i need help to properly root and remove these apps considering they cannot b removed because im not superuser and they are considered OS files Help
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h1n1V1rus said:
yes i am having problems too i tried z4 root metgod and it wont ever end so i take out battery restart than notice other apps .apk are running rootchecker says im not rooted tho but seriously y are thos .apk apps running now? i need help to properly root and remove these apps considering they cannot b removed because im not superuser and they are considered OS files Help
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Has any one unlock this as yet???????? I need to know!!! Help please!!!!!!!!!!!
I've been trying hard to find the answer and I just can't - I searched these threads for a while.
I currently have Galaxy S4 with MDK which is rooted and has the unlocked bootloader.
I have SDM and SEAndroid frozen on Titanium Backup.
I want to un-freeze those and upgrade to the newest version but still keep my root and all of my root apps. I don't care about the unlocked bootloader - all the root apps I use don't have anything to do with using the bootloader (well I have twrp installed but don't use it).
Can I use OTA Rootkeeper, unfreeze SDM and SEAndroid and take the OTA update? Will I still have root access (again remember, I don't need to have unlocked bootloader)?
I ask because I'm very happy with everything on my phone the way it is - I like where my apps are, I like everything. I don't want to bother flashing roms - I just have no interest. I want to do the update and have everything the way it was and all my folders in their place (less the unlocked bootloader) and still have root for my programs like Titanium Backup and Greenify. super su - etc.
Please - any help would be appreciated.
Afaik, taking the update will ineed cost you your current root. However, I am on stock 4.3 and root using vroot and then used a script to uninstall the foreighn superuser app and add supersu. I have experienced no ill effects as of yet, though some would say that they aren't comfortable using this root method. There is no evidence to support it being entirely safe nor malicious in intent. It does provide root and you can keep all your apps data. Though...if you take the update, I would strongly suggest a factory reset to decrease potential problems...just my 2 cents buddy
Unlocked bootloader??? You should tell us how you did it so you can collect the huge bounty
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504408
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richii0207 said:
Unlocked bootloader??? You should tell us how you did it so you can collect the huge bounty
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notice he said he was on MDK
T.C.P said:
notice he said he was on MDK
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So you're saying that it's possible with MDK?
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T.C.P said:
notice he said he was on MDK
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The bootloader is technically only bypassed through a Loki exploit, not unlocked.
For all intents & purposes that doesn't change anything to most users so I don't know what Richii was trying to get at.
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bjoostema said:
Afaik, taking the update will ineed cost you your current root. However, I am on stock 4.3 and root using vroot and then used a script to uninstall the foreighn superuser app and add supersu. I have experienced no ill effects as of yet, though some would say that they aren't comfortable using this root method. There is no evidence to support it being entirely safe nor malicious in intent. It does provide root and you can keep all your apps data. Though...if you take the update, I would strongly suggest a factory reset to decrease potential problems...just my 2 cents buddy
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My whole thing is I would really rather not do a factory reset??
Not sure what richi is getting at or if he actually read my post (mdk)?
mades32388 said:
My whole thing is I would really rather not do a factory reset??
Not sure what richi is getting at or if he actually read my post (mdk)?
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Just flash a stock rooted 4.3 rom. There problem solved
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Surge1223 said:
Just flash a stock rooted 4.3 rom. There problem solved
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Is thats what theyre calling a "dirty flash"? Can you tell me which rom is a stock 4.3?
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My whole thing is I would really rather not do a factory reset??
Not sure what richi is getting at or if he actually read my post (mdk)?
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I read it clearly, you said you had an "unlocked" bootloader so I was curious on what process you used to unlock it.
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I have an MDK so I don't need it. But please do someone a favor, don't kill that MDK S4. Either just flash a rooted 4.3 that was designed for your MDK device, or sell it to someone so they have the opportunity to play with it. There are a ton of people on this forum stuck on the newer versions that would kill to get what you have.
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I have an MDK so I don't need it. But please do someone a favor, don't kill that MDK S4. Either just flash a rooted 4.3 that was designed for your MDK device, or sell it to someone so they have the opportunity to play with it. There are a ton of people on this forum stuck on the newer versions that would kill to get what you have.
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I won't kill it if I knew how to upgrade stock rom without losing my apps and data - lol. That's really my problem. Looks like there's a stock rom here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517611 - but there are so many files there. I have no idea what to do or which one to download? I don't know what Loki'd Kernel is or Aroma installer, deodexed, etc etc (and I don't have the time) - I just want to upgrade and keep my apps and data the way they are - lol. If after I upgrade it's no good - I'll go back to my backup.
I have MDK with TWRP installed.
Thanks!
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I won't kill it if I knew how to upgrade stock rom without losing my apps and data - lol. That's really my problem. Looks like there's a stock rom here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517611 - but there are so many files there. I have no idea what to do or which one to download? I don't know what Loki'd Kernel is or Aroma installer, deodexed, etc etc (and I don't have the time) - I just want to upgrade and keep my apps and data the way they are - lol. If after I upgrade it's no good - I'll go back to my backup.
I have MDK with TWRP installed.
Thanks!
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Backup your apps & data using TiBu, then flash a stock 4.3 rom.
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I can walk you through the steps of flashing a ROM buddy, just PM me. I'll look around for a good 4.3 but it would be preferable for you to find a ROM that suits your needs. There are definitely a couple 4.3 options available, check 'em out and let me know if you want to proceed.
Does anyone know how to root the DNA?
I have been using this phone until recently
and now I want to root it to install a custom ROM.
It's been used pretty much normally without any modification
and is caught up with the latest updates.
However, most root processes seem to be outdated and I would like help
from someone who can guide me through
waoasis said:
Does anyone know how to root the DNA?
I have been using this phone until recently
and now I want to root it to install a custom ROM.
It's been used pretty much normally without any modification
and is caught up with the latest updates.
However, most root processes seem to be outdated and I would like help
from someone who can guide me through
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THIS(SunShine s-off) is your only option, costs $25 and is self explanatory, very simple to use.
santod040 said:
THIS(SunShine s-off) is your only option, costs $25 and is self explanatory, very simple to use.
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Not even with Weaksauce2 ?
This site had me interested : http://techchomps.com/root-htc-droid-dna-on-android-4-4-4-with-weaksauce-2/
Have tried it and I think it might work, haven't been successful yet though because it freezes
I just rooted my galaxy s4 using king root 4.1 holy crap
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Worked for me too.
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King root works with 4.4.4 and below.
So does towelroot.
You should not be surprised. We already know this.
I can verify that Kingroot 4.1.0.703 will root a VZW S4 running 5.0.1
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Follow this:
http://zidroid.com/how-to-get-ride-and-replace-kinguser-with-supersu-app/
to replace the KingUser app with SuperSU if you want.
It roots 5.01
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I was on 5.01 also.
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Another confirmation that is does work on OTA 5.01. I was on Muniz_ri rooted 5.01 but after I saw this post I flashed the stock OTA with Odin and ran the Kingroot app. It's very simple.
EDIT: I used the process to replace KingUser with SuperSU. That was very easy also.
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King root works with 4.4.4 and below.
So does towelroot.
You should not be surprised. We already know this.
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Now be honest did you not read the op or were you in a hurry to try and make someone feel stupid???? Be honest
Hmm, last I checked ,5.0.1 doesn't have root. Then again, no one has used kingroot. I also didn't see 5.0.1. Gotta love mobile.
XxD34THxX said:
Hmm, last I checked ,5.0.1 doesn't have root. Then again, no one has used kingroot. I also didn't see 5.0.1. Gotta love mobile.
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I love it now there's a man with honesty right there!!
My assumption is that is sarcasm.
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My assumption is that is sarcasm.
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Absolutely not!! I love the you spoke the truth not many even care who they offend in here any more!! I like honest people that's all
Verizon S4 with 5.01
I tried previously when I had 4.4.2 loaded and it failed. So I gave up until I read this thread and voila! it worked! just rooted 2 phones using kingroot 4.1. :laugh:
Well, it looks like The people at Kingroot have managed to root this.
I can confirm as well. I'm on a Verizon S4 Lollipop and Kingroot ver 4.0.703 was able to root my phone without even having to use a PC. The app said my ICH-I545 was unsupported but like everyone says just hit the Root button anyway & it still works!
I dunno if therea any malicious code tho..
I found a site to download Kingroot faster and easier without all the confusing ads. Just be sure to download the latest version. http://androidxda.com/download-kingroot-application
Well it seemed to work for me, but now my phone is stuck in a reboot loop after trying to replace KingRoot with SuperSU. The phone boots, shows the lockscreen and works for about 30 seconds, then whatever app is running closes, then the System UI seems to crash and the phone reboots. Factory reset / safe mode don't seem to help.
I found a factory image and have consilidated the links here, if it helps anyone.
Wow...congrats to all the OTA takers!
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I can confirm as well. I'm on a Verizon S4 Lollipop and Kingroot ver 4.0.703 was able to root my phone without even having to use a PC. The app said my ICH-I545 was unsupported but like everyone says just hit the Root button anyway & it still works!
I dunno if therea any malicious code tho..
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The app downloaded a file this morning called "kmPlugins.zip.tmp", 12 hours after I used it to root. Not sure what it is but be cautious.
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Yesterday I tried the Kingroot app. I downloaded and installed it over my already-rooted Galaxy S4 ( I had been having wifi / internet connection issues since installing a rooted lollipop). When done, I ran their Purify app. After a few reboots that threw it into a boot loop and a battery pull (which seemed to stop the boot loop and allowed it to boot normally) everything seems to work perfectly and my WiFi/Internet connection is solved... phone is much faster too.
I did notice their purity app automatically kills almost everything running in the background. I use the Automateit app heavily, and it took me a little bit to figure out how to set Purity not to kill certain apps that were running in the background.