Hi all,
I've rooted my SGS3 via ODIN with CF-Root-SGS3-v6.3. Everything went good and I had root in seconds. One thing I've noticed that this method is installing SuperSU app instead of SuperUser (which I was using on Motorola Defy). It didn't make any difference for me, however after some time I discovered that not all applications works with SuperSU. For instance xMissedCallPatch for exDialer don't even ask for admin permissions. Permission access window from SuperSU just don't POP UP so I can't give that app a root permissions. There was some more examples but can't remeber which one. TitaniumBackup and few other works good.
And here comes the problem:
I wanted to change from SuperSU to SuperUser, so I've installed SuperUser from market, however that does not make him as default app to handle root requests. So... I went to SuperSU settings and clicked "Switch Superuser application". That deleted SuperSU as default app to handle root, but again it didn't make SuperUser as default also. So, none of SuperSU or SuperUser were default apps to handle root
So, trying to make this out, I've uninstalled SuperUser and made ODIN again with CF-Root-SGS3-v6.3. All procedure went as expected but SuperSU still isn't default app to handle root. Now when I'm launching TitaniumBackup (for instance) it just says that it can't work because it has no root rights. As previously no Permission access window from SuperSU.
Do you have any ideas?
OK, my fault.
I've accidentaly used CF-Root-SGS3-v6.3 instead of v6.4. After ODIN with v6.4 everything works great. Even apps which hadn't popups from SuperSU previously now work. For example xMissedCallPath for exDialer now works somehow.
Sorry to bother you all, topic to close.
Hey there, after reading this forum for awhile, I still haven´t managed to get a root on this device, tried framaroot, klingo root, iroot, and many more, i get the SuperSU app on the device but it doesn´t give root permissions to any other apps, have someone successfully root this tablet? or have any ideas? Thanks in advance!
Version is Android 4.4.2
Kingo root
I found and downloaded "Kingo Root". I ran it from my PC with my Dragon Touch 10.1" A1X Plus connected and it says I'm ROOTED. I already had a root checking App on my tablet and it verified that I'm rooted. Later today I'll try some Apps that require root like Titanium Backup and some different games.
Kingo seemed pretty straightforward and user friendly but until I have time to do some testing I won't be able to completely vouch for this software. But, I didn't get anything weird on my PC nor tablet so far. I do have Avast running on my tablet and AVG running on my PC so I should be protected from malware and viruses. I suggest that everyone protect your devices prior to loading any software.
Kingo Root doesn't work!
Racshamar said:
I found and downloaded "Kingo Root". I ran it from my PC with my Dragon Touch 10.1" A1X Plus connected and it says I'm ROOTED. I already had a root checking App on my tablet and it verified that I'm rooted. Later today I'll try some Apps that require root like Titanium Backup and some different games.
Kingo seemed pretty straightforward and user friendly but until I have time to do some testing I won't be able to completely vouch for this software. But, I didn't get anything weird on my PC nor tablet so far. I do have Avast running on my tablet and AVG running on my PC so I should be protected from malware and viruses. I suggest that everyone protect your devices prior to loading any software.
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After testing last night I found that Kingo Root doesn't truly root the Dragon Touch 10.1" A1X Plus. While for a short time my root checker did show that I was rooted, Titanium Backup and other apps were not able to gain root access. At one point I had to perform a soft reset to get off a blank screen. I have discovered that the ROM used for this build is from HTC so maybe the root software used for this should be something used for HTC phones and tablets. So, keep searching folks because Kingo Root is NOT the answer for root accesss...Sorry!
My grandmother just got a "Bright Tab" 10" tablet. As far as I can determine, the same generic Chinese company that makes the particular tablet that gets branded as Dragon Tab normally makes this. This appears to be an unbranded version of the exact same tablet (I think specifically for Walmart to reduce costs a bit. They also threw in a lovely malware called "Google 12.0" that shows annoying popup ads frequently and slows down the whole system...) I noticed it even had a "DragonFire" and "DragonPhone" app in there.
Anyway, I did get it rooted. First, KingoRoot seems to sort of temproot. However it does appear to have an actual writable system partition, not one of those read-only images with a hybrid overlay mounted on boot as many systems do. So here's what you do. Run KingoRoot's app to temproot. Install SuperSU or your favorite SU app from the play store and while temprooted, manually install the real SU app to /system via the settings. Then remove the KingoRoot stuff (disable the KingoApp app temporarily to stop it from trying to take over, then you can uninstall it using TitaniumBackup assuming all goes well.) After all of this I seem to have true root and can now install Greenify, Xposed Framework, and so on.
I was hoping to find at least a CWM/TWRP option for this thing (I know CyanogenMod or any other AOSP -- or even a cleaner more proper build based on the stock ROM -- is impossible, but at least a proper recovery would be nice.) So far no good though.
Nazo said:
My grandmother just got a "Bright Tab" 10" tablet. As far as I can determine, the same generic Chinese company that makes the particular tablet that gets branded as Dragon Tab normally makes this. This appears to be an unbranded version of the exact same tablet (I think specifically for Walmart to reduce costs a bit. They also threw in a lovely malware called "Google 12.0" that shows annoying popup ads frequently and slows down the whole system...) I noticed it even had a "DragonFire" and "DragonPhone" app in there.
Anyway, I did get it rooted. First, KingoRoot seems to sort of temproot. However it does appear to have an actual writable system partition, not one of those read-only images with a hybrid overlay mounted on boot as many systems do. So here's what you do. Run KingoRoot's app to temproot. Install SuperSU or your favorite SU app from the play store and while temprooted, manually install the real SU app to /system via the settings. Then remove the KingoRoot stuff (disable the KingoApp app temporarily to stop it from trying to take over, then you can uninstall it using TitaniumBackup assuming all goes well.) After all of this I seem to have true root and can now install Greenify, Xposed Framework, and so on.
I was hoping to find at least a CWM/TWRP option for this thing (I know CyanogenMod or any other AOSP -- or even a cleaner more proper build based on the stock ROM -- is impossible, but at least a proper recovery would be nice.) So far no good though.
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It appears that your method works. I was able to perform all of the steps except for the manual install of the SU app into the /system. But all of the apps that I've tried that require root access are working. I'm still evaluating the outcome but so far so good.
Glad to hear it worked at all. Maybe try again after a reboot now that the alternate SU app has taken over? Oh, I think I had actually run Kingoroot first before running the alternate app. Since it's a temp root you have to rerun it every startup until you get the alternate installed into the system I guess.
My grandmother finally listened to me and will probably be taking that tablet back now, so I can't really mess around with it anymore to give any specifics. I convinced her to get something else that I think will make her a true Android convert instead of just wanting some little side thing for reading only, so one way or the other that thing is probably going to go, lol.
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I'm 100% rooted on a1x plus and m8 tablet https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a5_iqHBjA7k
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I just spent a couple hours trying both the iRoot and KingoRoot methods on a TabletExpress Dragon Touch M8 with Android 5.0 without success. I got to the point where I could open SuperSU, but then SuperSU wanted to update the binary and failed. I tried the KingoRoot tethered and apk installations. I tried using KingoRoot's Superuser App. Nothing worked. And Cyanogenmod is still a no-go.
Did you get kinguser? Or did you install supersu?
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cfmoreno said:
Hey there, after reading this forum for awhile, I still haven´t managed to get a root on this device, tried framaroot, klingo root, iroot, and many more, i get the SuperSU app on the device but it doesn´t give root permissions to any other apps, have someone successfully root this tablet? or have any ideas? Thanks in advance!
Version is Android 4.4.2
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Check out this video mate sorry i didn't post it earlier
https://youtu.be/57eLSvzBuII
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guest1984b said:
I just spent a couple hours trying both the iRoot and KingoRoot methods on a TabletExpress Dragon Touch M8 with Android 5.0 without success. I got to the point where I could open SuperSU, but then SuperSU wanted to update the binary and failed. I tried the KingoRoot tethered and apk installations. I tried using KingoRoot's Superuser App. Nothing worked. And Cyanogenmod is still a no-go.
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I think i found a solution after messing with my dragon touch m8... use iroot and make sure when you connect the m8 to your computer you have the usb debugging checked...unlock the screen before you plug it in and when iroot reads it you should see a pop up on the screen click ok and click reconnect it worked for me
if all else fails check out my video
https://youtu.be/57eLSvzBuII
One thing that I keep reading about android malware, is that it needs to gain root access to do its dirty work.
My android phone is already rooted and I have SuperUser (SU) installed. And whenever an app runs that needs root access (such as titanium backup), SU asks me if I want to grant root to that app.
So, my question is this - can I rest assured that I won't get infected because if for some reason malware makes it into my phone (through one of the many exploits like the MMS/Stagefright thing), I will see it try to run because SU will ask me for permission, and I can simple deny it?
Yes, Lookout security recently discovered a malware that does the exact thing you mentioned.
http://www.xda-developers.com/looko...ed-adware-that-secretly-acquires-root-access/
Hi,I installed a virus and its been pissing me off.
I'm using the kindle fire and it is in version 4.5.5 of android and MIGHT be in 5.0.
Whatever,I can get into safe mode and everything,however when going to device administrators and I try to deactivate it so I can uninstall the app it goes to it before I can press the OK button,so then I have to go back in and its a never-ending loop.
I do have ADB auth and plenty of time after friday,my kindle is not rooted and I finnally have a better grasp of this.
I tried to use a bloatware remover but I don't know the name of the app.
It was called XXXVideo and the device admin was called "Update".
Please don't ask how I got this together.
So,how do I disable device administrator permissions for this app using adb,or forcefully uninstall the app (if I can find the name of it).
I will happily provide information,just as long as you don't ask how I got into this mess.
Once again,tl;dr
Kindle Fire HDX 8.9
ADB: Yes
ROOT: No
SAFE MODE: Yes
Tried everything to root sparrow. TWRP 3.0 loaded fine, supersu shows up but it just doesn't grant root privileges. The Supersu icon shows up under apps but it crashes if clicked on "unfortunately Supersu has stopped working" or if anything requests privileges (root checker, kernel adiuter, etc). I've tried every different variant of Supersu, including 2.79-wear. I've tried both Busybox-1.26.2-YDS-ARM and stericson. I've tried it on both marshmallow and wear 2.0 nouget--without success. I'm not a complete noob and have rooted all my android phones including my current LG V20. Help a brother out i'm frustrated and determined to get this working.
Resolved. Had to mount system partition.