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Okay, so after looking at some stuff, I've decided I want to Root my phone. The problem is I am VERY new at this stuff, and sadly I haven't found a tutorial that is for idiots like me haha. I think CM6 looks really cool and I want to start REALLY learning how to take advantage of my phone. Please realize I am VERY clueless, so if someone has an idiots guide on how to get CM6 installed, that would be awesome (like...i don't know what flashing is...which sounds important...).
Also:
-I'm scared ****less of something going wrong and my phone bricking. How likely is this?
-can I unroot in case I chicken out?
-Advice for rooted phones? (i know not to get ota updates, but that's about it)
I've found xda to be the must helpful/friendly forum/community out there...you guys are the only people I trust with this >.< haha
Sent from mah Evo
Greenfieldan said:
Okay, so after looking at some stuff, I've decided I want to Root my phone. The problem is I am VERY new at this stuff, and sadly I haven't found a tutorial that is for idiots like me haha. I think CM6 looks really cool and I want to start REALLY learning how to take advantage of my phone. Please realize I am VERY clueless, so if someone has an idiots guide on how to get CM6 installed, that would be awesome (like...i don't know what flashing is...which sounds important...).
Also:
-I'm scared ****less of something going wrong and my phone bricking. How likely is this?
-can I unroot in case I chicken out?
-Advice for rooted phones? (i know not to get ota updates, but that's about it)
I've found xda to be the must helpful/friendly forum/community out there...you guys are the only people I trust with this >.< haha
Sent from mah Evo
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Try this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701004
Greenfieldan said:
Okay, so after looking at some stuff, I've decided I want to Root my phone. The problem is I am VERY new at this stuff, and sadly I haven't found a tutorial that is for idiots like me haha. I think CM6 looks really cool and I want to start REALLY learning how to take advantage of my phone. Please realize I am VERY clueless, so if someone has an idiots guide on how to get CM6 installed, that would be awesome (like...i don't know what flashing is...which sounds important...).
Also:
-I'm scared ****less of something going wrong and my phone bricking. How likely is this?
-can I unroot in case I chicken out?
-Advice for rooted phones? (i know not to get ota updates, but that's about it)
I've found xda to be the must helpful/friendly forum/community out there...you guys are the only people I trust with this >.< haha
Sent from mah Evo
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I was in the same boat as you... had NEVER done this stuff before, and, I ended up trying like 3 different methods, and after 2 days of them just bombing, I found this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=721055
Took about 20 minutes following it step by step, and came out fully rooted after the first time through. I highly recommend it.
networx2002 said:
Try this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=701004
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Thank you I had looked through that one, but it uses unrevoked, which I heard doesn't work with CM6?
So I got some time to look through some other posts and I apparently can't get CM6 using that guide because it uses unrevoked...However, SimpleRoot looks ridiculously easy to do and apparently works...If it's not too much work, could someone walk me through how to do root my phone using simpleroot and then installing cm6? It would be GREATLY appreciated.
Greenfieldan said:
So I got some time to look through some other posts and I apparently can't get CM6 using that guide because it uses unrevoked...However, SimpleRoot looks ridiculously easy to do and apparently .....
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As long as adb is working simple root does everything for you
chandlerw88 said:
As long as adb is working simple root does everything for you
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So I connect my phone...press the thee buttons...then how do I get cm6 to run on it? (sorry I know so little....)
Greenfieldan said:
So I connect my phone...press the thee buttons...then how do I get cm6 to run on it? (sorry I know so little....)
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Then you place the downloaded file on the root of your sd card, reboot into recovery, I suggest wiping data and dalvik cache, then flash from zip. Also you might want to make a nandroid backup before you flash the rom
Yes, this is the first time someone actually wants CityID. It's the only thing stopping me from applying the latest update.zip. I've been searching for quite a few hours to no success. Every search I've tried to find the stock CityID app has only led to how to remove it. These all would have been helpful to see before I deleted it through Titanium rather than renaming it. The couple of installs I found have been for other phones, none of which have allowed me to bypass the step in Recovery. Would anyone kindly upload the stock CityID, or even point me in the direction of it. I'm assuming I can just place it back in /system/app/ correct?
I'll add my request to this as well so this topic stays near the top!
I'm also stuck at this error trying to install the new update.zip! I've been doing searches as well and haven't been able to find CityID.apk anywhere!
I'm also assuming that you can just do an adb push of the apk back into the /system/app directory.... fingers crossed!
Try the HeyItsLouFroyo Rom thread in the dev section. He has a zip file of removed apps. Didn't look. But I think it's in there since he said he removed it.
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Unrevoked forever
SkyRaider 2.5.2 Sense
KiNgxKernel (#3)
Radio 2.15.00.07.28
I can upload the 2.2 version if that will work for you
fader01 said:
I can upload the 2.2 version if that will work for you
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Worth a shot, right? I'd appreciate it greatly.
sanamkan said:
Worth a shot, right? I'd appreciate it greatly.
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here you go
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JJ2WDM5P
Check out this thread. Its the free version of CityID, and it works great
City Caller ID (free old app - same as payware CityID)
fader01 said:
here you go
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JJ2WDM5P
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Unlike the others, this one installed successfully through ASTRO. Going to try it out. Thanks a lot, whether it works or not.
Install was a success. fader01, I award you all of my internets, I cannot thank you enough.
sanamkan said:
Install was a success. fader01, I award you all of my internets, I cannot thank you enough.
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Glad I could help
Lmao
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Unrevoked Root and Sucked-off
2.15 Baseband
SkyRaider 2.5.2
#1 King BFS Kernel OC to 1.13
http://sharebee.com/00b0320b
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i know im a bit late here... but the link is now bad. can you rehost it please??? would love this for cyanogenmod.
I can send it to you just send me a message and ill send the file.(I'm on my phone and ill forget unless I get a reminder)
Sent from my Incredible using XDA App
I just got auto update from TNT. Anybody tried it so far? What are the changes?
First we've heard of it here. I bet they patched the kernel up with our lag fix though.
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I'm not seeing an update on the notification either...
Jim
I am not seeing an update either.
This seems to work:
http://tapntap.http.internapcdn.net/tapntap/update-smb_a1002-3452-user.zip
Not sure if we should get it yet though?
Jim
rcgabriel said:
First we've heard of it here. I bet they patched the kernel up with our lag fix though.
Sent from my VEGAn-TAB-v1.0.0B5.1 using Tapatalk
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Can the OP check that with a "uname"?
Jim
jimcpl said:
This seems to work:
http://tapntap.http.internapcdn.net/tapntap/update-smb_a1002-3452-user.zip
Not sure if we should get it yet though?
Jim
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That link is broken
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That link is broken
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Hi,
Sorry about that. I had tried two different links, but I guess I copied the one that didn't work. Try this?
http://tapntap.http.internapcdn.net/tapntap/viewsonic/update-smb_a1002-3452-user.zip
Jim
jimcpl said:
Hi,
Sorry about that. I had tried two different links, but I guess I copied the one that didn't work. Try this?
http://tapntap.http.internapcdn.net/tapntap/viewsonic/update-smb_a1002-3452-user.zip
Jim
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Much better...that link is downloading
If anyone gets it installed, please check stock quadrant scores. Hopefully the performance pack is included.
Hard to say what this is. The notes on the TnT updater on my emulator haven't changed.
How do I check stock quadrant scores? I just installed it.
gujjulive said:
How do I check stock quadrant scores? I just installed it.
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Need the app called Quadrant from the market.
Supposedly there is no change in quadrant meaning it must have some other change in it.
Edit: I'd hold off on flashing the enhancement pack unless you are adventurous. It probably needs a little modification.
Install quadrant from the market. Stock wasabout 1800 mods/ROM 2400
Hey, unless somebody beats me to it, I'll be the guinea pig !!
I was already going to go back to 3053 stock, so what the heck....
I've already downloaded the update, so I'm moving the file over to my Gtab...
Jim
After doing factory reset, it's 1750.
My emulator is showing the update - so either they leaked another UAT (which is very possible) or this is a real official update.
Second time it's 1831.
Since there are no notes on the Viewsonic website I think this is going to be like 3316. They make changes, throw it out for a little bit and use the Guinea Pigs, I mean us... to test it... Then a week later or so they will advertise a new update..
This tool will automatically deodex your AT&T One X if its rooted and has Busybox installed (one click root tool already does all of this for you). This should make it easier for folks to install modifications since we don't have a CWM .zip of deodexed files quite yet.
http://briefmobile.com/auto-deodex-tool-for-htc-one-x-att
Also, developers are encouraged to take a look at the batch commands. You guys can make custom ROM installers and such with very little effort. This will work until we have CWM.
Edit: Linux version thanks to JeepFreak! http://www.filefactory.com/file/58m4z62jgn51/n/linux-light-deodex_tar_gz
JeepFreak - This currently only works for the 1.72.X releases. It has not been successful on the leaked updates.
Downloading right now.
Will report back with results.
Edit: links are broken.
I click to download it, and says page not found
Oops, didn't realize previous poster had edited to say it.
Page Not Found
That page does not exist.
Will test this out as soon as links are back up. will report back for any issues.
Thanks kenn!!!
Will this work on the Rogers version too?
can i just install busybox from the market?
My bad folks! Links fixed. Just forgot an http://
equlizer said:
Will this work on the Rogers version too?
can i just install busybox from the market?
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It should work on a Rogers device, although you guys already have CWM (which is much easier/less messy). You can certainly install busybox through the market if you're rooted.
kennethpenn said:
My bad folks! Links fixed. Just forgot an http://
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Thanks. Download speeds are blazing fast.
Nice find
Deodex is a success.
Got the Android is upgrading screen.
Total noob here and had to look up what Deodex does. If this article is correct, then this is mostly just useful for theming? Otherwise what would be the benefit of this?
relic120 said:
Total noob here and had to look up what Deodex does. If this article is correct, then this is mostly just useful for theming? Otherwise what would be the benefit of this?
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Useful for theming and installing future modifications.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
hey ken if im on rogers this is going to give me that god awful at&t 4g logo isnt it?
SN4K3B1T3 said:
hey ken if im on rogers this is going to give me that god awful at&t 4g logo isnt it?
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yep, Im converting my rom to this. So be patient for another hour
EDIT: Currently testing the batch...
Worked perfectly!! Full deodex on at&t hox
how is deodexing a rom going to give you anything else than whats already on your rogers device?
So flash our CWM then this tool?
caution-
just a kind word of caution to fellow users:
the first time i ran this i got a soft brick, probably because i was already partially debloated.
however,
i flashed the stock RUU, rerooted, retried this program and it seems to have worked just fine. thanks for the tool!
kennethpenn said:
This tool will automatically deodex your AT&T One X if its rooted and has Busybox installed (one click root tool already does all of this for you). This should make it easier for folks to install modifications since we don't have a CWM .zip of deodexed files quite yet.
http://briefmobile.com/auto-deodex-tool-for-htc-one-x-att
Also, developers are encouraged to take a look at the batch commands. You guys can make custom ROM installers and such with very little effort. This will work until we have CWM.
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This added Bloat??? Also took away my internet app??? Help!
ealvinito said:
This added Bloat??? Also took away my internet app??? Help!
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The light deodex zip is the one you want for getting rid of bloat too.
Ive been trying to find a root tutorial for the G930TUVSACSG1 for the past month. I've tried many alts but none of them work. if someone could please comment or send me a link to root the above variant? That would greatly be appreciated. thanks.
nattynat05 said:
Ive been trying to find a root tutorial for the G930TUVSACSG1 for the past month. I've tried many alts but none of them work. if someone could please comment or send me a link to root the above variant? That would greatly be appreciated. thanks.
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What have you tried so far? Did you try the g930U_REV_9_ENG_ROOT.tar? I'm wondering if that will still work along with s7_Oreo_Nougat_Adb_Advanced_Root_V12.zip. I was just given this phone today and was hoping it had an older version than this "A" version. I don't know if the Samsung Experience version being 9.0 means anything at all. This is the first post I've read on this version.
After a bit of digging on Google this shows up:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-galaxy-s7/how-to/g930tuvs9csc1-root-t3948777
However i am not sure if it's up to date or not
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nattynat05 said:
Ive been trying to find a root tutorial for the G930TUVSACSG1 for the past month. I've tried many alts but none of them work. if someone could please comment or send me a link to root the above variant? That would greatly be appreciated. thanks.
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Follow this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616
Instead of the engineering file in the original OP use this file instead, otherwise follow the instructions exactly as written, step by step.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1899786940962594015
Let me know how you do please.
BigAl
Alright guys, thanks for helping me out, I'll reply later when I test these methods
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Follow this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616
Instead of the engineering file in the original OP use this file instead, otherwise follow the instructions exactly as written, step by step.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1899786940962594015
Let me know how you do please.
BigAl
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The Eng_Boot.tar that's attached is for the g935. Will that also work for the g930, or is there a different one? Thanks
Drunkpilot said:
The Eng_Boot.tar that's attached is for the g935. Will that also work for the g930, or is there a different one? Thanks
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Here you go, same uploader.
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=1899786940962594014
In this case, the root thread linked is valid, but G930TUVSACSG1 is U10 and the engboot provided is U9. I happen to also be using SG1 (I should've checked XDA before updating, silly me).
I happen to have the U10 engineering ROM, but none of the tools to modify it like all the previous variants.
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In this case, the root thread linked is valid, but G930TUVSACSG1 is U10 and the engboot provided is U9. I happen to also be using SG1 (I should've checked XDA before updating, silly me).
I happen to have the U10 engineering ROM, but none of the tools to modify it like all the previous variants.
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Well that's disappointing news, I've been back on stock for a while now and due to the age/usage of the phone, wanted to get rerooted to optimize what I can.
I'm on ACSI1 build though, for the curious, if anybody has any ideas or comes across a method to root, please inform me.
IJoxer said:
Well that's disappointing news, I've been back on stock for a while now and due to the age/usage of the phone, wanted to get rerooted to optimize what I can.
I'm on ACSI1 build though, for the curious, if anybody has any ideas or comes across a method to root, please inform me.
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I just got my notification for the SI1 update. I don't have much optimism for our rooting future. I am really missing Xposed and the ad blocking capabilities. If I see or hear anything, I'll let you know.
IJoxer said:
Well that's disappointing news, I've been back on stock for a while now and due to the age/usage of the phone, wanted to get rerooted to optimize what I can.
I'm on ACSI1 build though, for the curious, if anybody has any ideas or comes across a method to root, please inform me.
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I just rooted using this and the eng.boot.tar by BillA which is attached near the end of the thread. It might even be the same eng.boot you had. It's around 22mb in size. https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616
Drunkpilot said:
I just rooted using this and the eng.boot.tar by BillA which is attached near the end of the thread. It might even be the same eng.boot you had. It's around 22mb in size. https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616
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I just grabbed another phone two days ago too, but I'll give it a look when I'm bored and feel like geeking out lol.
Appreciate you letting me know!
Drunkpilot said:
I just rooted using this and the eng.boot.tar by BillA which is attached near the end of the thread. It might even be the same eng.boot you had. It's around 22mb in size. https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-s7-edge/how-to/root-s7-s7edge-oreo-nougat-t3819616
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Hey, I did receive another S7 (friends give me old phones because they know I love geeking out) and rooted successfully, so I appreciate the info. Secondly, I noticed a new eng bootloader was uploaded to AFH a few weeks ago, the one we used was rev8, this one being rev10, so I'm going to go ahead and start fresh to see if its any improvement. Just thought I'd share the info, return the favor so to speak, in case you're interested in checking it out. :highfive:
I'll follow up if everything was successful.
G930x_QC_ENG_BOOT_BIN_10_U10_REV10.tar
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Successful
IJoxer said:
Hey, I did receive another S7 (friends give me old phones because they know I love geeking out) and rooted successfully, so I appreciate the info. Secondly, I noticed a new eng bootloader was uploaded to AFH a few weeks ago, the one we used was rev8, this one being rev10, so I'm going to go ahead and start fresh to see if its any improvement. Just thought I'd share the info, return the favor so to speak, in case you're interested in checking it out. :highfive:
I'll follow up if everything was successful.
G930x_QC_ENG_BOOT_BIN_10_U10_REV10.tar
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Thanks. I'll check it out. Did you notice any improvement, or were you even rooted long enough with the other?
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Thanks. I'll check it out. Did you notice any improvement, or were you even rooted long enough with the other?
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Yea, I had rooted with his first few iterations of that thread, which obviously was iffy on whether it was worth having root due to overheating, battery drain, etc etc. The post you mentioned was me wanting to tinker with an extra phone that had been updated beyond what was considered exploitable. And while it's only day 2-3, and not my 'daily driver', I must say, it seems to be considerably more responsive and stable thus far, actually haven't noticed much in terms of drain, lag, or heat like before, so I can definitely recommend it. Obviously, results may very, but following procedure, I flashed stock beforehand, then rooted using instructions to a T, only swapping out the eng boot. Just had a response on the root thread stating he successfully rooted his s7 edge from the latest update (by renaming the eng boot, but honestly, an unnecessary step).
Feel free to let me know how it goes (if you try it out), and good luck! :highfive::good:
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Feel free to let me know how it goes (if you try it out), and good luck! :highfive::good:
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I want to give the v10 a try, but I just recently had to reroot due to trying to flash a Dolby Atmos zip that put me into an unrecoverable bootloop. I'm thinking that I'll have to reroot if I flash the eng.boot. I'm too lazy to set up my phone again so soon. Lol. When I do though, I'll let you know.
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I want to give the v10 a try, but I just recently had to reroot due to trying to flash a Dolby Atmos zip that put me into an unrecoverable bootloop. I'm thinking that I'll have to reroot if I flash the eng.boot. I'm too lazy to set up my phone again so soon. Lol. When I do though, I'll let you know.
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I feel ya, it becomes a chore at times, but just to update, it's been running smooth as silk for me, again, not my daily driver, but using it frequently enough that I can verify that this has been the smoothest running eng boot setup I've had (and I've had them all). I'm not usually very lucky in that regard, even with the technical know-how to optimize it to it's maximum potential, I'm fairly pleased with it. I dare say it's been comparable to running a standard oem root environment, but I'm hesitant because I'm sure thats when it'll turn around and bite me in the ass lol.
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I feel ya, it becomes a chore at times, but just to update, it's been running smooth as silk for me, again, not my daily driver, but using it frequently enough that I can verify that this has been the smoothest running eng boot setup I've had (and I've had them all). I'm not usually very lucky in that regard, even with the technical know-how to optimize it to it's maximum potential, I'm fairly pleased with it. I dare say it's been comparable to running a standard oem root environment, but I'm hesitant because I'm sure thats when it'll turn around and bite me in the ass lol.
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I hear ya. I haven't had any overheating issues, lag, or horrible battery drain with the v8 that I got from biila. Can't wait to try v10