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Recently I attempted to root my Nexus 9 (running 6.0.1, latest OTA update) using this guide: phandroid.com/2014/11/05/how-to-root-nexus-9
It didn't go so well and I ended up in a bootloop after completing the steps. I managed to resolve this by following the steps on the Google Developer Factory Images page using the latest Nexus 9 (Wi-Fi only) image (I did not re-lock the bootloader, however).
After this, the device booted fine, however it is not rooted (apps cannot get root access and rootchecker and supersu both state that it is not rooted). I would appreciate some help here, as I am not sure where I went wrong (for example does flashing the factory image de-root?) or how to gain root from here. Most of the guides I have seen are for android 5.0, and I am not sure if the software used/linked is still compatible. I am not planning on moving away from stock android on this device, so a custom recovery is not necessary for me, and most guides include installing CWM or TWRP (I'm not against this, I just figured it's not necessary.)
If anyone could link any guides that are still valid (or tell me what to do) it would be much appreciated!
That guide is way out of date and links you to wrong files. Flashing factory images will remove root.
Get latest TWRP image .
Boot your device to bootloader mode. Attach to PC issue this comand "fastboot boot <name of twrp.img>".
Have latest supersu.zip on your device before hand. Use the Temporarily booted TWRP to install that zip.
corkiejp said:
That guide is way out of date and links you to wrong files. Flashing factory images will remove root.
Get latest TWRP image .
Boot your device to bootloader mode. Attach to PC issue this comand "fastboot boot <name of twrp.img>".
Have latest supersu.zip on your device before hand. Use the Temporarily booted TWRP to install that zip.
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Thanks! I've just gotten around to following your instructions, and that was totally painless. Much simpler and faster than anything I found elsewhere, too (Guess all the guides I found were hopelessly outdated).
Will this method work for all current devices (assuming I have the correct TWRP, of course)?
@Sithon
Should work with most nexus devices.
Other devices may have locked bootloaders and need different methods to root. Check the device forum.
Doing this quick update because today, when trying to root my phone, bricked it several times and lost all app info
If you are using android 7.11, this guide works fine: https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3-zoom/how-to/how-to-root-zenfone-3-zoom-ze553kl-t3622256
If on android 8, SuperSU will brick your phone. Use Magisk instead:
- enable usb debug mode on your phone
- unlock bootloader
- plug phone into your computer
on your pc
- Download fastboot and adb:
* Windows: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
* macos: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-darwin.zip
* linux: https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-linux.zip
- download the latest Magisk unlock script from https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases and copy it to a MicroSD or USB that you can attach to your phone. Look for Magisk, not Magisk Manager
- download twrp v 3.1.0-0-Z01H-20170408: https://mega.nz/#F!p90wgAaY!l1JbJilmAUEKTKWu43pT9w?E81jQTCD (this is from https://mega.nz/#F!p90wgAaY!l1JbJilmAUEKTKWu43pT9w, as described in the old root guide using twrp + supersu. It is supposed to be safe)
- `adb reboot bootloader`
- `fastboot flash recovery <path to twrp image downloaded>`
- `fastboot reboot`
Right now, you should probably backup your phone.
back on your phone:
- before booting, press volume up on the bootloader, there, select Recovery. Using fastboot to reboot into recovery might cause the stock recovery image to reflash
- if prompted to enable system modifications, allow it.
- If prompted to decrypt your data in TWRP, use the PIN you setup. If it doesn't work, I can't guarantee you won't brick our phone. Feeling brave enough? In case of brick keep reading, it is easy to restore your phone to stock Android 8 using official firmware.
- press install, choose the device attached to your phone that has Magisk-xxx.zip and select it
- flash the image and it should be OK
In case of brick or unsuccessful flash from SuperSU and without backup:
- Don't panic, like I did today
- download the latest firmware from Asus: https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-3-Zoom-ZE553KL/HelpDesk_BIOS/
- follow this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3-zoom/how-to/manually-update-to-7-11-t3815703
- when the phone reboots, boot into recovery
- enable ADB sideload
- on your pc: `adb sideload <path to newest firmare>`
- now follow the root guide above before starting your phone
- ???
- profit
Note: commands using adb and fastboot assume you have put the contents from the downloaded platform tools in your PATH, else execute them from the directory in which they were extracted, for instance, on linux:
- `cd /home/$USER/Downloads`
- `unzip platform-tools-latest-linux.zip`
- `cd platform-tools`
- `./adb devices`
Bricked my phone.
in which step?
You should have access to fastboot, try the downgrade tutorial and install android 7 then imediately flash the latest image from ASUS
gchamon said:
in which step?
You should have access to fastboot, try the downgrade tutorial and install android 7 then imediately flash the latest image from ASUS
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After the magisk install. It logged some "can't mount partition" errors, I tried to wipe, but do not worked.
It got stucked on Asus logo.
I did the unbrick tutorial.
This is strange. Magisk is supposed to patch the boot image and install its app (by the way, if you update magisk using the app, phone enters bootloop)
Anyway, I have encountered myself many problems when installing, but nothing like this. Bootloops and corruption message on bootloader yes, but I can't seem to recall anything about partitions not being mounted. If installing stock recovery image, boot image and system doesn't do the trick, in my experience it is either bad partitioning, although unlikely, because those procedures doesn't repartition anything, or bad internal storage.
But just to be sure, you should reflash stock 7.1 image (recovery, boot and system) with fastboot, enter stock recovery and wipe cache/factory reset. If your phone is physically healthy, this should work
anonymousbsb said:
After the magisk install. It logged some "can't mount partition" errors, I tried to wipe, but do not worked.
It got stucked on Asus logo.
I did the unbrick tutorial.
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Try to use twrp-3.2.3-0-Z01H-20181014, i faced the same issue and fixed by flash it
Enrico06 said:
Try to use twrp-3.2.3-0-Z01H-20181014, i faced the same issue and fixed by flash it
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Cool, if this fixes the issue I will update the guide with this info
bro pls give an unofficial process to unlock this device because official unlock tool not working it shows "unknown network error".
kingairtel08 said:
bro pls give an unofficial process to unlock this device because official unlock tool not working it shows "unknown network error".
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Downgrade to 7.1.1 and try it again.
Already tried on 7.1.1 lot of times same error shows.
please share a working process of unlock bootloader without asus unlock tool apk....i m waiting for 3 years
kingairtel08 said:
please share a working process of unlock bootloader without asus unlock tool apk....i m waiting for 3 years
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normal. please wait 15min max
kingairtel08 said:
please share a working process of unlock bootloader without asus unlock tool apk....i m waiting for 3 years
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I can't really help you there. This guide is supposed to work for those who are able to unlock bootloader using official asus tools. Never heard of unofficial unlock methods. It is possible that you have a hardware problem if you use those tools and they just don't work.
kingairtel08 said:
please share a working process of unlock bootloader without asus unlock tool apk....i m waiting for 3 years
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Have you used the latest official unlocking tool? I see there's a July 2019 version available.
If you are on an older version of Android (not Oreo) are you presently still getting OTA update prompts?
I tried this tool but no result.
is it possible to root ZE553KL without loosing user application's data? I have unrooted device, wanted to migrate telegram secret chats to new phone. it is doable but with rooted smartphone only. if rooting process is destructive I cannot migrate. if rooting is doable with preserving installed applications along with their data then there is a hope for successful migration.
does this method look promising or it is just fake method?
Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL root using Magisk [No need TWRP Recovery
How to root Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL with Magisk [no need TWRP recovery, easy method to rood your Android device.
www.mobilewithdrivers.com
i have an Samsung Galaxy A01 SM-A015M with stock rom, i already tried what I could find on the internet, activated the oem unlock, restarted the device in download mode, I hit the key to unlock the bootloader, my cell phone was formatted, I did all the steps, I activated the developer settings again, and the option "oem unlock" was still active, supposedly it should appear grayed, I tried to install twrp and it didn't work, I tried to install magisk from Odin and it didn't work either, the download mode kept telling me that the bootloader was locked, I don't know what else to do!
sorry for the bad english, i'm using Google Translate
@bautifacha
Look inside here
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@bautifacha
Look inside here
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I already tried that guide, it won't let me install the CROM Service apk, i went to other pages and it tells me the same thing "This application was not installed".
I also tried the Gearallnews "How To Unlock Bootloader On Samsung Galaxy A01 – OEM Unlock!" guide, and it didn't work either.
Now I am trying to install windows 7 (Because supposedly windows 10 has problems with fastboot, I tried and adb detected it but not fastboot, I already have all the drivers fine) in virtualbox to use fastboot on my a01, to try to unlock the bootloader from there.
I already installed twrp to many cell phones and something like this had never happened to me.
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ROOT WITH MAGISK 23 WORKING 100% ON ANDROID 11 JUST UPGRADE UNLOCK BOOTLOADER AND FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION GUIDE https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html
Hello,
Finally, I can unlock the bootloader, flash twrp and root my Samsung Galaxy A01 (a01q) (SM-A015M).
All I need is just update to Android 11 and then I can unlock the bootloader and flash the magisk patched boot.img together the patched vbmeta.img.
I can flash TWRP using the image file "TWRP_3.5.2_A015F.img" sent by @tariqa
How To Root Samsung A01 (a015f/DS)
Hello, I want to ask how to root samsung galaxy a01 (a015f) , i want to instal f.lux for better blue light filter, Thanks!
forum.xda-developers.com
Thank you very much
1. Unlock your bootloader enter in download mode Vol+ + Vol- + USB conected to pc (Keep in mind that by doing this you will lose your files, it is advisable to make a backup of your photos, music, etc.)
2. Once you start your cell phone install magisk manager, Choosing the boot.img file of your rom into the app (Tip: Only!!! If your model is SM-A015M Android 11 I leave you my own modified boot.img to flash:
File on MEGA
mega.nz
Otherwise, you can download the firmware (3.79 gb) and extract the boot.img from the firmware of your model SM-A015 M / F ... Android 10, Android 11... etc. And No need for pc
https://samfrew.com/model/SM-A015M/
3. The image will begin to flash
4. When it restarts you will have Root on the cell phone!
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Extra: If you need the custom recovery I give you the link with my TWRP which is installed through the Odin program on a PC (this step does not delete your files)
File on MEGA
mega.nz
Keep in mind that to install TWRP you must deactivate the DM-VERITY & FORCEENCRYPT DISABLER I leave it in a link:
Zackptg5 - Android
zackptg5.com
This is a module that can be installed via magisk, which is necessary to decrypt the system ... so once TWRP is installed, it is advisable to uninstall it via Magisk to avoid R / W errors
After a couple of months of deep research I have managed to find a solution to unlock bootloader and root our SMAO15F device.
1st step: If your on android 10 it's possible to unlock bootloader even if our device has that option by default.
Fortunately with the newly released of official android 11 we are able to do so all you gotta do is you have to jump to android 11 if you're still on android Q then proceed to the unlocking method.
2nd step: after bootloader unlock download this .tar file (patched boot image for android 11 samsung sma015f).
Final process: Go to download mode, open latest odin and import the attached file with the AP button, phone will automatically restart after the process or restart it manually if not,
voila our samsung a01 is now rooted without twrp. Now we just have to wait for someone to make a custom twrp for our device or wait for official twrp or kindly please let me know if there is.
Credits: to that russian guide for the patched boot file for android11 (sma015f)
Cool bro!, but, how i'm unlock the bootloader for A01?
ROOT WITH MAGISK 23 WORKING 100% ON ANDROID 11 JUST UPGRADE UNLOCK BOOTLOADER AND FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION GUIDE https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk/install.html
Kaik Ricardo said:
Cool bro!, but, how i'm unlock the bootloader for A01?
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Vol+ and Vol - and plug the usb cable then long press vol+
Hello,
Finally, I can unlock the bootloader, flash twrp and root my Samsung Galaxy A01 (a01q) (SM-A015M).
All I need is just update to Android 11 and then I can unlock the bootloader and flash the magisk patched boot.img together the patched vbmeta.img.
I can flash TWRP using the image file "TWRP_3.5.2_A015F.img" sent by @tariqa
How To Root Samsung A01 (a015f/DS)
Hello, I want to ask how to root samsung galaxy a01 (a015f) , i want to instal f.lux for better blue light filter, Thanks!
forum.xda-developers.com
Thank you very much
1. Unlock your bootloader enter in download mode Vol+ + Vol- + USB conected to pc (Keep in mind that by doing this you will lose your files, it is advisable to make a backup of your photos, music, etc.)
2. Once you start your cell phone install magisk manager, Choosing the boot.img file of your rom into the app (Tip: Only!!! If your model is SM-A015M Android 11 I leave you my own modified boot.img to flash:
File on MEGA
mega.nz
Otherwise, you can download the firmware (3.79 gb) and extract the boot.img from the firmware of your model SM-A015 M / F ... Android 10, Android 11... etc. And No need for pc
https://samfrew.com/model/SM-A015M/
3. The image will begin to flash
4. When it restarts you will have Root on the cell phone!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Extra: If you need the custom recovery I give you the link with my TWRP which is installed through the Odin program on a PC (this step does not delete your files)
File on MEGA
mega.nz
Keep in mind that to install TWRP you must deactivate the DM-VERITY & FORCEENCRYPT DISABLER I leave it in a link:
Zackptg5 - Android
zackptg5.com
This is a module that can be installed via magisk, which is necessary to decrypt the system ... so once TWRP is installed, it is advisable to uninstall it via Magisk to avoid R / W errors
Marti_Fajardo said:
After a couple of months of deep research I have managed to find a solution to unlock bootloader and root our SMAO15F device.
1st step: If your on android 10 it's possible to unlock bootloader even if our device has that option by default.
Fortunately with the newly released of official android 11 we are able to do so all you gotta do is you have to jump to android 11 if you're still on android Q then proceed to the unlocking method.
2nd step: after bootloader unlock download this .tar file (patched boot image for android 11 samsung sma015f).
Final process: Go to download mode, open latest odin and import the attached file with the AP button, phone will automatically restart after the process or restart it manually if not,
voila our samsung a01 is now rooted without twrp. Now we just have to wait for someone to make a custom twrp for our device or wait for official twrp or kindly please let me know if there is.
Credits: to that russian guide for the patched boot file for android11 (sma015f)
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after flashing the AP, the phone won't boot and says can't load android system.
edit: i patched my own AP with Magisk and it worked.
So i managed to upgrade my samsung a01m/ds to android 11 & i had unlocked the bootloader. Afterwards i had use the magisk rooting process, then flashed a boot.img that i had extracted from firmware (if needed i will upload) then the phone restated and took like 7 minutes to start, having said that i setup my device but upon doing so i noticed i was not able to use wifi but i had mobile data , managed to get in and install root checker pro and i had root but there was root( will leave an image ) but i didn't enjoy the fact that the wifi was not working, my hotspot wasn't working. i never managed to install TWRP becuase i was tampering a little more and trip my knox. it's been like 2 months since it trip and the OEM UNLOCKING in developer options is yet to be visible so i can unlock the oem and start a fesh.
Marti_Fajardo said:
After a couple of months of deep research I have managed to find a solution to unlock bootloader and root our SMAO15F device.
1st step: If your on android 10 it's possible to unlock bootloader even if our device has that option by default.
Fortunately with the newly released of official android 11 we are able to do so all you gotta do is you have to jump to android 11 if you're still on android Q then proceed to the unlocking method.
2nd step: after bootloader unlock download this .tar file (patched boot image for android 11 samsung sma015f).
Final process: Go to download mode, open latest odin and import the attached file with the AP button, phone will automatically restart after the process or restart it manually if not,
voila our samsung a01 is now rooted without twrp. Now we just have to wait for someone to make a custom twrp for our device or wait for official twrp or kindly please let me know if there is.
Credits: to that russian guide for the patched boot file for android11 (sma015f)
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I managed to root my phone using this method but after I rooted, my wifi was stuck at turning on. I would then restore it to its stock firmware to have the wifi back and it did, but then I rooted again and wifi got stuck again. How do I fix this problem?
Johnmarr said:
I managed to root my phone using this method but after I rooted, my wifi was stuck at turning on. I would then restore it to its stock firmware to have the wifi back and it did, but then I rooted again and wifi got stuck again. How do I fix this problem?
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Did you try to enable or disable MAC randomizing?
how
VD171 said:
Did you try to enable or disable MAC randomizing?
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How do I enable or disable mac randomizing?
I have a Alcatel U3 4055T phone (same as TCL 4055T) and I have tried all the simple methods (PC/APK …Kingroot, kingoroot etc) of rooting it with NO SUCCESS. It has Android 6.0, Baseband MT6737M, 3G/LTE. Now I have thought of trying rooting it manually, I have read online and figured out that I might need do as follows:
(1( UNLOCK the boot-loader
(2) FLASH a custom Recovery (TWRP)
(3) EXTRACT Boot image from the phone
(4) PATCH the image in (3) with Magisk
(5) FLASH the patched image back to the phone
I have just successfully unlocked the boot-loader BUT I can find any version of TWRP or any other custom recovery to FLASH into my phone. I have tried all suitable TWRP(s) that I could find online with no success.
PLEASE help me out in rooting my phone … any help from the members and admins will be highly appreciated.
This is to inform that I have successfully rooted this phone using Magisk and now I can enjoy all those apps which require root. I wish to thank the makers of Magisk ... this was simple and straightforward . BUT I I still have stock recovery.
Hello friend can you share the details, I just installed Magisk but cant find any option to root.
sorh said:
Hello friend can you share the details, I just installed Magisk but cant find any option to root.
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What is the model number of your phone??
sorh said:
Hello friend can you share the details, I just installed Magisk but cant find any option to root.
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Well … the method I had used only applies to devices with MTK chips. The Best part is that the device only gets rooted after boot && running a script. Means if you wish to keep it un-rooted (for some reasons) you can also do that. The package contains 2 apks and one of them is “magisk” … and other is “mtk-easy-su” install both , you only have to run the later and it will execute magnisk. You can also tic the box for automatically root at boot. Here is the package: https://offlinemodapk.com/mediatek-easy-root-apk/#more-3134
To run those kinds of application, you need the Magisk Manager app if you have a rooted device. By enabling the magisk hide on the app, you would able to run whatever application you need, which cannot work on rooted devices. Becric