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So, I finally got my Transformer Prime TF201 after long waiting.
Sadly I am not able to root it due the latest update from Asus (.21).
Since my tablet is unlocked/virgin, I would like to offer my help finding a new way to gain root.
Since I am new, I am not allowed to post on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1526487, so if somebody could let them know, that would be great.
I have quite a lot of experience with Linux administration/configuration and software development.
So do you have a new exploit?
Do you have a working proof of concept?
If any of the answers are No to above, dont bother, everyone else is in the same boat.
Still waiting for the exploit. If you have found it, I think you can discuss or PM to Mod to post into the DEV forum.
leppie said:
So do you have a new exploit?
Do you have a working proof of concept?
If any of the answers are No to above, dont bother, everyone else is in the same boat.
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I hope the title would be clear enough:
Would like to help..
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I have a virgin Transformer Prime and wanted to offer my help in the hope it might be helpful. Reading many threads here about it I got the impression that most of the devs do not have anymore an unlocked device.
Clearly I do not want to unlock it right now. But am willing to test/try out experimental stuff.
I read here very recently, by a dev I recall, that since the unlocking tool is available and once unlocked you can get root, you have that option. They continued saying no dev wants to burn an exploit just to have it shut next update. You have to pay to play, meaning sacrifice support from Asus by unlocking.
I tried to find the post and supply a link to reference but failed on my mobile to find it.
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Bait-Fish said:
I read here very recently, by a dev I recall, that since the unlocking tool is available and once unlocked you can get root, you have that option. They continued saying no dev wants to burn an exploit just to have it shut next update. You have to pay to play, meaning sacrifice support from Asus by unlocking.
I tried to find the post and supply a link to reference but failed on my mobile to find it.
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That would be very sad, but understandable.
I still hope somebody can find a way.
If you can find the mentioned link, I would be interested in it.
Found it.
-viperboy- said:
This tool was only made to make it easier for everyone to root. I did not come up with the root methods, I just made the tool based on an existing root method. What people need to understand is that, from a dev perspective, with an unlock available it really doesn't make sense for a dev to work on root for this tablet for a few reasons...
1 reason is that Asus seems to be the most frequent updater of any OEM I've ever seen. There is no doubt that they read how we got root and intentionally fix it in the next update or two. This leads to problem number 2... using a root exploit that gets fixed and then becomes known and leads to other OEMs patching and making future devices harder to root.
I understand that people may think "oh well, burn a root exploit, we just want root!" Sorry, devs aren't going to think of it that way when you have an unlocking method. That's just that way it is. Honestly, don't ever expect root on .21 because it may never happen.
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And a similar statement prior to that one.
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I've said this before but I'm not sure if you'll ever see a root for it because you can unlock. No one wants to work on a solution that is going to get blocked in the next update and burn through an exploit. Unfortunately, you have to pay to play. If you want root right now, you need to unlock the bootloader.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25150537
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Bait-Fish said:
I read here very recently, by a dev I recall, that since the unlocking tool is available and once unlocked you can get root, you have that option. They continued saying no dev wants to burn an exploit just to have it shut next update. You have to pay to play, meaning sacrifice support from Asus by unlocking.
I tried to find the post and supply a link to reference but failed on my mobile to find it.
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But aren't they android exploits, not Asus? Your comment doesn't make any sense to me. If an exploit is released, it will be for specific version(s) of android. Even if ASUS patches it, the exploit is still IN android. Nothing is 'burned' until Google patches it.
My comment is only based on the quotes provided by someone who I assume knows volumes more than I. That means I know little but try to help, by posting, when I feel I can help.
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I suggest we set up a bounty for root. I would donate a bit to the one successful in rooting the latest update. Anybody else in???
Well, I can explain you why I think I NEED root access:
I have a Nokia N9 as mobile phone. It seems only to be able to provide Ad-hoc wifi tethering. Now, as I understand, Ad-hoc tethering got removed from Android 4, and the only way to get is back is by tools which use root access.
Without internet connectivity my Prime is worth only half
But since I only have it a few days, I do not want to void 24 months of warranty just because Google dectates it.
Please proof me wrong if there is another solution. I also tried Bluetooth DUN, but the phone seems only to provide OPP . Also USB networking seems not to be supported by the Prime.
Secondly, I WOULD LIKE to have root because there are many cool and useful tools which need root.
I am a Linux user for many years and feel very confotable in the command line.
Having a Linux device but not having the root privileges over it is just a shame.
I am not demanding for a rooting tool. I am at home in the Linux system, so any cryptic instuctions would be enough for me.
I also would pay for a working tool/instructions!
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Well, I can explain you why I think I NEED root access:
I have a Nokia N9 as mobile phone. It seems only to be able to provide Ad-hoc wifi tethering. Now, as I understand, Ad-hoc tethering got removed from Android 4, and the only way to get is back is by tools which use root access.
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What?
Update to .21 and try again with that tether... Don't forget to backup su.
I have already the .21 build, else I would have root by now
But I now seem to have successed!
When I use the JoikiSpot on my N9 with no encryption, it seems not to work. The Prime always onlay sais "saved". Now I tried it with WEP128. This is almost a useless encryption, but now the Prime is able to connect to the internet.
So I am very happy right now
As a site note: with an iPhone 4 as tethering device, it works also fine without any encryption.
Not sure if this option can work for you like it does on my LG Revolution, but get WiFi Tether and set the profile to LG Optimus and SoftAP. My (rooted) Revo then acts as an AP, not AdHoc.
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Not sure if this option can work for you like it does on my LG Revolution, but get WiFi Tether and set the profile to LG Optimus and SoftAP. My (rooted) Revo then acts as an AP, not AdHoc.
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The N9 and N950 (which I use) are not Android based, but Maemo/MeeGo. Thats a great Linux based Operating system for tablets/phones. Sadly Nokia and Intel droped it, so it has no future. How ever for me its the right thing, because I now have a Linux based mobile phone with root rights with which I can do almost what ever I want.
Sadly JoikuSpot does not provide many options for tethering settings.
i dont know if the guys over at androidforums can help since they dont have a prime. they rooed our samsung prevails tho and one of them ported cm7 and cm9. im not sure if they are willing to help tho.
I don't know if it would work, but OTA rootkeeper is able to keep root and bring it back after updates : I have a prime rooted after update with it while still locked - for now. Anyway, my point is rootkeeper seems to backup some files and then restore them after the ota update. Would it not be possible to find what these files are and mount a script or instructions for anyone having .21 unrooted prime ? People could simply download OTA Rootkeeper, get those files, put them back in their proper place in the prime's folders and then restore and be done with it.
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gruinelli said:
now the Prime is able to connect to the internet.
So I am very happy right now
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Glad you found a work around!
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Mangala_Dharma said:
I don't know if it would work, but OTA rootkeeper is able to keep root and bring it back after updates : I have a prime rooted after update with it while still locked - for now. Anyway, my point is rootkeeper seems to backup some files and then restore them after the ota update. Would it not be possible to find what these files are and mount a script or instructions for anyone having .21 unrooted prime ? People could simply download OTA Rootkeeper, get those files, put them back in their proper place in the prime's folders and then restore and be done with it.
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This would be awesome if it works. anybody with more know how, please look into this.
Mangala_Dharma said:
I don't know if it would work, but OTA rootkeeper is able to keep root and bring it back after updates : I have a prime rooted after update with it while still locked - for now. Anyway, my point is rootkeeper seems to backup some files and then restore them after the ota update. Would it not be possible to find what these files are and mount a script or instructions for anyone having .21 unrooted prime ? People could simply download OTA Rootkeeper, get those files, put them back in their proper place in the prime's folders and then restore and be done with it.
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how does root keeper back up the files? does it save them somewhere where u can access them? if you can get to the back up and send it to me i am willing to try and download root keeper and use your backup and see if i get rooted. if you can pm me the backup file.
** DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A DEVELOPER. I DO THIS AS A HOBBY AND SHARE MY FINDINGS IN CASE SOMEONE ELSE FINDS THEM USEFUL. **
** THIS WORKED ON MY DEVICE BUT IT MAY NOT WORK ON YOURS. APPLY AT YOUR OWN RISK **
To root Huawei Mediapad T1 8.0 PRO LTE T1-821L
Build No: T1-821LV100R001C178B007 (I guess it should work on older builds too)
Use KingRoot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461
or
http://www.kingroot.net/
Worked fine for me, purify app from the developer also installs automatically unfortunately.
Again your warranty may be void after rooting.
What about unlocking the bootloader? Custom recovery? A have no idea any ideas?
skooter32 said:
What about unlocking the bootloader? Custom recovery? A have no idea any ideas?
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Bootloader unlocking can be officially done through registering on huawei's Chinese website (don't worry just choose english lang) and following "refomatting lock" guide: https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin.php?id=unlock&mod=detail
On custom recovery and ROM: no developer is working on that, as far as I know. I've started to research it but I have very limited experience on building custom recovery from source and I haven't found one developed to a similar device to port it.
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Bootloader unlocking can be officially done through registering on huawei's Chinese website (don't worry just choose english lang) and following "refomatting lock" guide: https://emui.huawei.com/en/plugin.php?id=unlock&mod=detail
On custom recovery and ROM: no developer is working on that, as far as I know. I've started to research it but I have very limited experience on building custom recovery from source and I haven't found one developed to a similar device to port it.
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Its telling me a have to sign into it for 14 days or some crap like that wth did that happen to u?
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Its telling me a have to sign into it for 14 days or some crap like that wth did that happen to u?
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Don't have a clue... it was working fine for me. I have registered, provided all the info it needed (IMEI, Serial num. etc.), and int return it gave me the unlock code...
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What about unlocking the bootloader? Custom recovery? A have no idea any ideas?
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Preciselly, what unlocking the bootlader is needed for?
As mentioned above root can be done readily just running KingRoot...
ioy said:
Preciselly, what unlocking the bootlader is needed for?
As mentioned above root can be done readily just running KingRoot...
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A unlocked the bootloader but really was a waste of time if we hav no custom recovery and rom wish a never bought this tablet
Why? What to take into account when buying a tablet?
And is it anything one could mod with this model once one has it already at hand?
Rooted mine as well with KingRoot.
You can freeze Purify now since you are rooted.
You can install Xposed Framework as well, Any version before 2.6 is working fine.
KingRoot does its job well indeed! However there is a problem with applying
Super-Sume afterwards. It's strange, on other KK devices it went smoothly...
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ioy said:
KingRoot does its job well indeed! However there is a problem with applying
Super-Sume afterwards. It's strange, on other KK devices it went smoothly...
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there is a thread on how to replace kingroot supersu or such. with each kingroot update they try to block the replacement
Ponder not exactly the case the latest KingRoot needs the latest Super-Sume.
After many trials only this pair works for me: KingRoot 4.8.1 with Super-Sume 9.1.3
Any other combination fails, it's strange, especially when with older KingRoot (4.8.1 as still it makes root) attempting the latest Super-Sume... (it fails)
However there's another problem, specifically for the MediaTab T1. After replacing with Super-Sume, indeed, SuperSU is working and kicking, but unfortunately JUST ONLY when you set the option GRANT as "Access -> Default policy" (in SuperSU). When you set PROMPT it fails as the system somehow prevents popping up messages (in this case: requests for user's approval to grant root for an application).
Has anybody any idea how to alleviate this?
People used to say there's some sort of ui overlay in this MediaTab. Probably it blocks third party apps' pop-ups... What to do, what to freeze?
Hey guys, I'm trying to purchase this item, but not able to find it anywhere even gethuawei.com. Is there a website tucked away somewhere that I can order this device? I've also tried amazon, ebay, overstock.com, and most of your common places and all say out of stock. Thanks in advance for an answer.
a seller name BREED on ebay is selling it.
Ty
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Please provide the entries you gave for Model and Product Identification code. I can't seem to make this unlock webpage work for me.
Sim unlock
Can any owners give some info on how to sim unlock or a working unlock site for this device?
Thanks
Thanks for this thread and the links......I rooted my Huawei MediaPad T1 8.0 LTE-821L last night using Kingroot only took 2 or 3 minutes very straight forward after a bit more forum reading I downloaded and installed Titanium backup....
T1-821L rooted with the latest Kingroot app. Very easy. Then i downloaded Super-Sume 6.0 APK File. Now i have SuperSU. No problems!
I would love to find a development tree for this phablet.
It is lacking:
1. Developers!!
2. Custom recovery (TWRP/CWM)
3. CPU Governor development
4. That sweet baby-jesus Custom Rom that hordes of nerds pray for! I would do it myself but i am linux disabled. Cyanogenmod nougat update would blow ppls minds but for now i would settle for stripped 4.4 android with cpu overclocking.
To Rom or not to Rom - Having my fingers crossed :fingers-crossed:
Breed no longer sell these. Anyone know someone else selling?
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Motorola came out with a phone called Moto X Pure Edition where it could easily be unlocked.
Does anyone know if the Moto Z can be rooted or the Moto Z Force? I'm hoping so, because I thought this was the successor to the Moto X Pure Edition which was easily rooted.
If it can't be rooted will the unlocked versions that come out in the fall be rootable? and will they work on Verizon Wireless on all their bands?
Thanks!
This is all that I have found http://www.droid-life.com/2016/06/09/unlocked-moto-z-will-gsm/
If they really make that kind of a move, then that's the last nail in the coffin for Motorola, I kissed Samsung Galaxy phones away for the same reason, no root, no boot loader unlock, will not ever buy their phones until they make them rootable.
So I guess the next best phone on the market is a Nexus?
Though if the Moto phone's bootloader is locked but it can be rooted then I'll buy it, but root is the most important feature to me.
one plus 3 imo is the comparable phone to the moto z. still waiting to see what the 2016 nexus lineup will be. but I am with you, I am a die hard moto fan because of thei open eco system, if the lock it, good bye moto... may go op3
From the linked article..
According to Motorola, when asked if the Moto Z would be unlocked and work on all carriers, like last year’s Pure Edition, they responded to us by saying that the unlocked Moto Z will be “available on GSM networks starting September.”
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If that quote from Motorola is verbatim, then my reading comprehension says they didn't answer the question at all.
I don't know for sure of course, but I would be surprised if the non-Verizon version of the phone does not work on CDMA.
any news on a root exploit?
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any news on a root exploit?
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Here you go!
Not trying to be too much of an asshole, but if a root becomes available it will be the hottest thread in this forum and will be sticked. Keep your eyes and ears open and be patient.
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Here you go!
Not trying to be too much of an asshole, but if a root becomes available it will be the hottest thread in this forum and will be sticked. Keep your eyes and ears open and be patient.
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thanks, I been searching everyday since the release date, but now that link helps .....
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thanks, I been searching everyday since the release date, but now that link helps .....
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I never bought a new phone on its release date, all my other phones have been out for a while when I got one so Root, ROMS and other stuff were always out there. So as your say if and when root does come out for this phone, it will be a hot thread. Thats cool, with some of the reviews I've read, I didn't think this was a popular phone. I think mine runs great but its painfully stock.
I'm thinking about this:
Since Moto Z's BootLoader can be unlocked (I'v tried), why there is no TWRP for moto Z.
Once we get TWRP, we get root, right?
TeddyEd said:
I'm thinking about this:
Since Moto Z's BootLoader can be unlocked (I'v tried), why there is no TWRP for moto Z.
Once we get TWRP, we get root, right?
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1. Moto Z's bootloader cannot be unlocked at this time. The option in dev options is not the one to go by
2. TWRP and root have nothing to do with each other. But yes.. most likely if and when the bootloader can be unlocked, one should be able to install supersu and root the phone.
I bought an international version of the Moto Z and was able to unlock my bootloader.
How do I go about rooting my phone from here? There are no custom loaders or ROMs available.
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I bought an international version of the Moto Z and was able to unlock my bootloader.
How do I go about rooting my phone from here? There are no custom loaders or ROMs available.
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here ya go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32965365#post32965365
Thanks for getting this started :good:
wolfu11 said:
here ya go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32965365#post32965365
Thanks for getting this started :good:
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This is a little beyond my current technical expertise.
Am I supposed to be compiling this on the device itself? The directions give me the impression that it would need CM or Omni installed already to compile this. Also it seems like I would already need root access on the device to be able to port it. Doesn't that create a chicken/egg problem?
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This is a little beyond my current technical expertise.
Am I supposed to be compiling this on the device itself? The directions give me the impression that it would need CM or Omni installed already to compile this. Also it seems like I would already need root access on the device to be able to port it. Doesn't that create a chicken/egg problem?
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I believe you can do this emulated from a computer. But since no one that I know of has an unlocked bootloader you are the only one who can test that it's working properly. Or wait for others who get the international version to do it. Since most of the people on here at the current time are on Verizon asking us is futile. I will say that I am working on a unlock method but until that is successful I will not be looking into TWRP.
Take Care.
panda farts said:
This is a little beyond my current technical expertise.
Am I supposed to be compiling this on the device itself? The directions give me the impression that it would need CM or Omni installed already to compile this. Also it seems like I would already need root access on the device to be able to port it. Doesn't that create a chicken/egg problem?
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Do you even Linux bro?
A computer running Linux is required. Hence the part that says you need to know basic Linux commands and how to compile AOSP.
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It can be rooted now in China. But the twrp is not for phones on Verizon Wireless.
searching the moto z's forums on 汐梦社区
w.halley said:
It can be rooted now in China. But the twrp is not for phones on Verizon Wireless.
searching the moto z's forums on 汐梦社区
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great find! This is good news for us with the force
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It can be rooted now in China. But the twrp is not for phones on Verizon Wireless.
searching the moto z's forums on 汐梦社区
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So the Z can be rooted? The Moto Z Droid? I'm confused
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I've alread find a way to root, when I replied enough I'll post a thread
JackyGreen said:
I've alread find a way to root, when I replied enough I'll post a thread
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Cool ?
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mrbracht said:
So the Z can be rooted? The Moto Z Droid? I'm confused
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just for unlocked vesions.
Hey guys,
I just read about the Dirty Cow vulnerability, that seems to be present in the linux kernel code. I wonder if Samsung has already patched it with the last update that we received. If not, does anyone happen to know, if this would allow us to root our device without tripping KNOX? Because to be completely honest, I didn't read up on KNOX at all until this point, but maybe this would allow us to gain root without having to use CF autoroot and trip KNOX.
If this is the case, I'd gladly try to figure out, how the exploit of that bug works and try to gain root on my device and if I gain root of course share it with you. Or is someone already working on it?
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Hey guys,
I just read about the Dirty Cow vulnerability, that seems to be present in the linux kernel code. I wonder if Samsung has already patched it with the last update that we received. If not, does anyone happen to know, if this would allow us to root our device without tripping KNOX? Because to be completely honest, I didn't read up on KNOX at all until this point, but maybe this would allow us to gain root without having to use CF autoroot and trip KNOX.
If this is the case, I'd gladly try to figure out, how the exploit of that bug works and try to gain root on my device and if I gain root of course share it with you. Or is someone already working on it?
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good luck hope it works.regards
N00BY0815 said:
Hey guys,
I just read about the Dirty Cow vulnerability, that seems to be present in the linux kernel code. I wonder if Samsung has already patched it with the last update that we received. If not, does anyone happen to know, if this would allow us to root our device without tripping KNOX? Because to be completely honest, I didn't read up on KNOX at all until this point, but maybe this would allow us to gain root without having to use CF autoroot and trip KNOX.
If this is the case, I'd gladly try to figure out, how the exploit of that bug works and try to gain root on my device and if I gain root of course share it with you. Or is someone already working on it?
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how is it going?
Well there are quite a lot of questions I asked, that noone answered so far. I am still trying to understand, how it works. I already have the code running on my VM and I am testing it on my old Moto G, but to be honest, I don't really know, what it does. If you want to try it yourself, you can get the code here:
https://github.com/timwr/CVE-2016-5195
Check it out yourself. Maybe someone is better at coding than me, because as of now, I am incapable of using the exploit to root our phone. Neither do I know, what happens even if it works.
N00BY0815 said:
Well there are quite a lot of questions I asked, that noone answered so far. I am still trying to understand, how it works. I already have the code running on my VM and I am testing it on my old Moto G, but to be honest, I don't really know, what it does. If you want to try it yourself, you can get the code here:
https://github.com/timwr/CVE-2016-5195
Check it out yourself. Maybe someone is better at coding than me, because as of now, I am incapable of using the exploit to root our phone. Neither do I know, what happens even if it works.
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sorry i would love to help but i know nothing about coding,but iam sure someone will soon pick up on this .
I am not so sure about this, since not much seems to be going on with this device.
So here is what I found as well:
https://github.com/timwr/CVE-2016-5195/issues/14
In there you can read a little bit and also find precompiled dirtycow as well as cow-exec.
Additionally you'll need the Superuser su binary.
Using those two as described in this discussion, you can actuall get as far as gain root via abd shell. So right now I am: [email protected]_umts:/data/local/tmp #
Which basically means as far as I understand that, that I should have root privileges.
This is on my Moto G, like I said before, since I don't dare touching my 2 months old Galaxy... yet .
So I am currently trying to remount the filesystem, so I can copy the su binary into some folder like /system/xbin, but this doesn't seem to work. Let's see how things go on. Maybe someone want's to join me learning something cool and new
Edit:
Just wanted to leave this here:
https://github.com/jcadduono/androi...mmit/3927c7b98afc02b7b20a42b59d1dfded4b448e31
Seems to be using the same bug, but does something with the recowvery instead. I am just tired, gonne read on tomorrow evening. Have fun ppl
Came here to give you a thumbs up, today i recieved an update from android on my s6 edge. Cancelled it and went to xda emediatly to c if there is any new way to root! I dont know anything about coding so i will be cheering at the sideline.
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Came here to give you a thumbs up, today i recieved an update from android on my s6 edge. Cancelled it and went to xda emediatly to c if there is any new way to root! I dont know anything about coding so i will be cheering at the sideline.
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First I'd like to say thanks to you, for being so kind. But I also have to let you know, that I am not a good coder myself. So I'll also have to leave it to the big boys here but as far as I can tell, does this exploit not really help us, as long as selinux is enabled. So we'd have to find a way to set it to permissive, then we'll have a real root exploit. The other way given might work as well (flashing a boot.img using the other exploit) but I don't know if that will trip KNOX or not. So I am also curious as to what's to come.
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As someone living in the USA and using T-Mobile as a provider, is there a significant difference between the XQ-CQ54 and XQ-CQ72 models? If so, which one should I go with?
I will not be using the XQ-CQ62 (US version) because the bootloader cannot be unlocked and I would like to use a custom ROM.
You can unlock the bootloader on 62 but it cost about 20 bucks..its a recent hack ... Xda isnt allowing guides with money involved so that's why theres none posted here.
Other then that i think 54 version aka european is way better then chinese 72. Just for esim alone
viper. said:
You can unlock the bootloader on 62 but it cost about 20 bucks..its a recent hack ... Xda isnt allowing guides with money involved so that's why theres none posted here.
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Would you be able to provide a link to the service or at least a name for the website? I'd like to try that one but I'd also like to not download a virus.
I havent tried it but there are reports of it being a legit thing. I ll send you a pm so you can look into that thread.
Morcleon said:
Would you be able to provide a link to the service or at least a name for the website? I'd like to try that one but I'd also like to not download a virus.
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would love to hear about your experience with the tool
I have the US version and found out the hard way that its bootloader can't be unlocked. I've always had a rooted phone, BUT I would say this phone has everything that I want and need. And Android 13 now has features that I used root phones to get. On the flip side, I have seen people that have the 1 iv US version and they've used the mentioned tool, and were able to change the no to a yes. As long as Sony keeps pumping out updates, I'm good for now on stock, but I may revisit the tool if updates stop.
jonchance_84 said:
I have the US version and found out the hard way that its bootloader can't be unlocked. I've always had a rooted phone, BUT I would say this phone has everything that I want and need. And Android 13 now has features that I used root phones to get. On the flip side, I have seen people that have the 1 iv US version and they've used the mentioned tool, and were able to change the no to a yes. As long as Sony keeps pumping out updates, I'm good for now on stock, but I may revisit the tool if updates stop.
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Don't post nonsense. Bootloader unlock is possible.
Kevbodian said:
Don't post nonsense. Bootloader unlock is possible.
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All that I was saying is that I may be open to trying the "workaround" to enable bootloader unlock on the US version later on. Please explain to me how that is nonsense. Or if you know of a way to change the no to a yes on these locked down versions, I'm all ears.
I have the US version and found out the hard way that its bootloader can't be unlocked
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That's a pretty direct statement which is made up of nonsense.
No to yes and unlocking the bootloader is possible. See the thread about the so-54c or check my posts.
Kevbodian said:
That's a pretty direct statement which is made up of nonsense.
No to yes and unlocking the bootloader is possible. See the thread about the so-54c or check my posts.
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That's all you needed to say. I was only verifying that I ran into the same situation. I'll check out your posts, and read up. I haven't had an Xperia in almost 10 years, so I'm getting caught up.