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[Q] Samsung Galaxy S 4g SGH-T959V... impossible.

Is it just me or is it plain impossible to simple root this device.
If flashed with odin, everything in the forum looks like its bricked.
If using a mac, is it simply impossible to supply and updatable zip and flash th firmware?
What the hell is the deal?
I will happily offer a free website (I develop wordpress templates),
to the first person who can successfully guide me through the rooting of this phone. I will also be happy to host your site on my server, which is freakin massive.
It would be my pleasure to work with you and we could advocate the rooting of this phone sufficiently.
You also have the pleasure of delivering a wonderful contribution to this forum.
Thank you
on tmobile
version 2.2.1
kernel 2.6.32.9
build is the kd1, aka froyo.vuvkd1
If you have any suggestions, feel from to pm me. I'm new to think forum and have a thing or two to learn about rooting on samsung devices, but i have been reading for weeks and still can't seem to find what I'm looking for. I would flash with odin but I can't on mac and my virtual pc wont recognize the phone. Bloatware is better than a brick i guess.
-Christos

Simple rooting
Christos,
If you are only looking for simple rooting, the 'superOneClick' at shortfuse-dot-org works just fine. I just used it on my GS4G (same kernel & build that you have) this past weekend, and I'm a total newby. But now can use Superuser apps (and 'su' from adb), and been cleaning out my bloatware.
Now... if you're wanting to flash a new ROM using Odin, don't think I can help you there
Good Luck,
Glenn

If your trying to root the phone via mac osx, I have yet to find a solution, currently only superoneclick works on windows. What I would love to find is a way to use odin on mac, as I can't get heimdale to work on my computer. Anybody know of a guide to help me get heimdale to run on my mac?

Thanks
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App

Superoneclick
pungent said:
Christos,
I just used it on my GS4G (same kernel & build that you have) this past weekend, and I'm a total newby.
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Went to get superoneclick but no link to download it...

[Q] Heimdall and SCH-I535 4.1.2 want to root.

Alright, there's millions of "HOW DO U RUUT GLXY S3 VRZ ON MAC????//?"
Well, I HAVE rooted my Galaxy S3, 4.1 I believe a few months ago using Heimdall.
I KNOW it works. FOR A FACT.
Please do not tell me otherwise.
Well, now I want to root my 4.1.2 now because I'm sick of having a boring phone again. *I like to tinker*
Is there anyone that can help me, with no access to a Windows computer, figure out a way to root my phone with a 10.7 Mac machine?
Would be greatly appreciate.
Cheers.

Unfortunately most of us have a PC running windows. If you successfully rooted your phone using heimdall without needed to come here why do you need help now? When Verizon updated to 4.1.2 it didn't break the current root method and developers seem to focusing more on windows and Linux then on the MacOS mainly because most of the world uses windows and Android is based on Linux OS. The only thing I can tell you is to keep using heimdall 1.4 release candidate.

Branski81 said:
Alright, there's millions of "HOW DO U RUUT GLXY S3 VRZ ON MAC????//?"
Well, I HAVE rooted my Galaxy S3, 4.1 I believe a few months ago using Heimdall.
I KNOW it works. FOR A FACT.
Please do not tell me otherwise.
Well, now I want to root my 4.1.2 now because I'm sick of having a boring phone again. *I like to tinker*
Is there anyone that can help me, with no access to a Windows computer, figure out a way to root my phone with a 10.7 Mac machine?
Would be greatly appreciate.
Cheers.
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Don't listen to the fellah above me. Adam Outler released a tool somewhere buried deep in here. I forget what its called but its coded 100% in Java which works on everything and that can root your device. Will edit when I find it.
Edit1: remembered its name, its called C.A.S.U.A.L
Edit2: I see your on Jellybean 4.1.2, so now your SOL using CASUAL. Bummer.
Here's Adam's stuff in a nice guide. However DONT follow it, you will brick your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34503116&postcount=2
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

It is buried deep for a reason as it is outdated. He managed to root jellybean 4.1.1 using heimdall so I suggested to keep using heimdall as i doubt there are any other way to root this phone using an Mac. Almost all new methods to root a phone via a computer seem to be for windows and Linux. I have only heard of casual and heimdall. Casual worked for ICS but that method was borked by the 4.1.1 update. Heimdall seems to be the only viable option. The only downside is the lack of developers working on ways to root your device via Mac computers at least when it comes to this phone.

jmxc23 said:
It is buried deep for a reason as it is outdated. He managed to root jellybean 4.1.1 using heimdall so I suggested to keep using heimdall as i doubt there are any other way to root this phone using an Mac. Almost all new methods to root a phone via a computer seem to be for windows and Linux. I have only heard of casual and heimdall. Casual worked for ICS but that method was borked by the 4.1.1 update. Heimdall seems to be the only viable option. The only downside is the lack of developers working on ways to root your device via Mac computers at least when it comes to this phone.
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You realize all Linux methods will almost work perfectly on Mac right? If you can show me a linux guide to root this phone I can help you over skype or something help you.

tonu42 said:
You realize all Linux methods will almost work perfectly on Mac
If you can show me a linux guide to root this phone I can help you over skype or something help you.
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I am not the one who needed help so you could've use quick reply on the op's post since he is the one that needed help.

Alright, sorry.
I've been out a few days, but my S3 on 4.1.2 with Verizon STILL isn't rooted.
I did do it on Heimdall before, but that was on 4.1.1 and I seriously can't find anything on that anymore. I know for a fact I did it, I bricked my phone and also fixed it as well, all on my Mac. I just wish I could find those tutorials. Also, I heard that Heimdall and most one-click methods were cut off with 4.1.2. So... awesome.
I tried a virtual machine today, and that didn't work.
I have 10.7 OS X.
Is there ANYONE that can do it?
And for the Linux method, can I run Linux programs on my Mac? I am kind of confused on that.
I'm now thinking about dualbooting, (NOT USING A VIRTUAL MACHINE, SCREW THOSE) through Apple's disk utility so I could actually BOOT from it.
I just want this thing running the S4 software.. The S4 was released on Verizon today and I would LOVE for them to port over some features from that phone or I'll end up putting that leaked 4.2 S3 software on it.
Either or, I want to run a different rom. ):
Thanks for reading guys, I really appreciate the help.

[Q] pc drivers for BLU STUDIO 5.0S

Does anyone know how/where to get ahold of the right pc drivers (Windows Vista 32 bit) for the Blu Studio 5.0s running Android 4.1.2? I have been trying to get this mother lover rooted, and none of the framaroot releases/exploits have worked. In fact, I keep seeing something about a framaroot release for Qualcomm snapdragon devices called boromir, however, I have downloaded every release from 1.4.0 to 1.8.0 , and I've never seen the boromir exploit in any of them. So, I'm back to the pc, to try my luck with unlockrootpro or srs root, and for the life of me, I can't seem to locate the correct pc drivers ANYWHERE IN EXISTENCE. Srsly. Frustrated.
If someone could help a sista out with any info regarding the elusive boromir exploit for framaroot, or the even more elusive Blu drivers, I would be ever so grateful. Oh yeah, I've also scoured the hexamob site, and nothing I've downloaded from there (drivers, installers) has worked for my device. I have always rooted every device I've had, and just recently successfully rooted my hubby's Samsung sgh-730G with unlockrootpro, and now he's all "you're not rooted...you're not rooted! Neener neener neener!" It's driving me nuts!!!
Thanks for any and all help in advance!

Same problem
shiseidoRed said:
Does anyone know how/where to get ahold of the right pc drivers (Windows Vista 32 bit) for the Blu Studio 5.0s running Android 4.1.2? I have been trying to get this mother lover rooted, and none of the framaroot releases/exploits have worked. In fact, I keep seeing something about a framaroot release for Qualcomm snapdragon devices called boromir, however, I have downloaded every release from 1.4.0 to 1.8.0 , and I've never seen the boromir exploit in any of them. So, I'm back to the pc, to try my luck with unlockrootpro or srs root, and for the life of me, I can't seem to locate the correct pc drivers ANYWHERE IN EXISTENCE. Srsly. Frustrated.
If someone could help a sista out with any info regarding the elusive boromir exploit for framaroot, or the even more elusive Blu drivers, I would be ever so grateful. Oh yeah, I've also scoured the hexamob site, and nothing I've downloaded from there (drivers, installers) has worked for my device. I have always rooted every device I've had, and just recently successfully rooted my hubby's Samsung sgh-730G with unlockrootpro, and now he's all "you're not rooted...you're not rooted! Neener neener neener!" It's driving me nuts!!!
Thanks for any and all help in advance!
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Friend, I'm looking for the same thing :/
my phone has died, do not turn on
and maybe if I have drivers I could try to flash it for the stock room or something like that

soo...
no one knows anything about this device, eh? mmmmkay....

I have the perfect perfect program for u pal https://www.mediafire.com/folder/6cakxhvphqjbd/VROOT or https://www.mediafire.com/folder/6cakxhvphqjbd/VROOT.....samething .....anyways its in chinese but root is always in english this bad boy will root anyphone after u root ur phone download superuser from playstore and update the binary thats in settings of superuser u can download superuser here https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su&hl=en
oh and ur drivers to be fixed simply download and install mobogenie on both ur phone and computer and trust me it will work Mobogenie always find the correct drivers
Dont Forget Thanx!

Digiland 10.1 (DL101Q) Root, install Lollipop ?

Hey guys - I just went to best buy and ended up buying 3 of the Digiland 10.1 Tablets they had on sale for $70. Going to give them to my nieces for X-Mas (ages 11, 13,14). Dose anyone know how to root this device and install Android 5.0 Lollipop ?
I'd like to update these 3 before i give it to them. Thanks!

Bump, I am also using the digiland 10.1 from best buy... Successfully rooted, but looking for the best way to install custom rom without bricking? Thanks in advance.

rice_wine said:
Bump, I am also using the digiland 10.1 from best buy... Successfully rooted, but looking for the best way to install custom rom without bricking? Thanks in advance.
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What method did you use to root?

wolfy02 said:
What method did you use to root?
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I used root genius on Windows and it worked very easily... Hoping for custom recovery but I'm only intermediate with these things so I'm not sure where to go from here.

I bought one of these from best buy and would be very interested in all info available on rooting, custom recovery, and compatible roms for this device. I registered just for this thread. lol.

LPCTech said:
I bought one of these from best buy and would be very interested in all info available on rooting, custom recovery, and compatible roms for this device. I registered just for this thread. lol.
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I rooted with the root genius for windows. Super easy took about 20 mins. Make sure you use the download from shuame.com though. Follow the directions

review?
Since you guys are using tablet.. What's your thoughts of it so far?
I'm sure someone on her knows of a rom to use.

That site is in what appears to be chinese, even translated its...hard to tell what is going on. No worries the thing doesnt even get here till the 11th of Dec.

Ummm what?

the site he listed, its in chinese
but regardless many reviews on bestbuy are saying it comes rooted anyway.

LPCTech said:
That site is in what appears to be chinese, even translated its...hard to tell what is going on. No worries the thing doesnt even get here till the 11th of Dec.
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LPCTech said:
the site he listed, its in chinese
but regardless many reviews on bestbuy are saying it comes rooted anyway.
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Sorry try this instead
shuame.com/en/root/

So did anyone get a custom rom working yet?

So far I like the quality of the tablet. I also brought three tablets one being the Digiland for myself and it is a very nice tablet. I just rooted mines as well through Root Genius. It's already on 4.4 so going from kitkat to lollipop isn't a huge deal to me. I'm using Buzz Menu as my home launcher and I Really like it! One of the biggest things I look to find in a rom for this device is multi-window.

Windows XP drivers help
I'm really liking this tablet as well.
I've been trying to root it with Root Genius as well, but unfortunately I've come across a road block.
I'm using a windows xp computer and I can't seem to find any driver for the tablet when you insert it in dev mode into the PC.
It asks for "MT65xx android" drivers and despite hours of searching on the net yesterday, all the drivers I have found online get rejected during the install driver process. I point the driver install to the right folder with the unzipped XP drivers, then it just fails and states it hasn't found matching drivers in there... I tried and found like 10+ websites with no luck.
Has anyone rooted it through a Windows XP computer? If someone could help me find the right matching drivers, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks, I'm happy to hear people like this tablet, since I'm giving them as gifts.

"MT65xx Android Phone" driver
It turns out that most of the drivers I was trying must have been "MT65xx Preloader" drivers (the driver that is required when connecting the tablet when it is turned off).
Could anyone who has successfully rooted theirs point me towards a valid "MT65xx Android Phone" driver for Windows XP? That seems to be the name of the driver required when the device is turned on and with usb debugging turned on (the state required for Root Genius to work). Google hasn't returned a valid one for me yet since most sites tend to get the "preloader" and "android phone" drivers mixed up or poorly labeled, it seems that all the ones I found fall in the earlier category.

Rooted
ok so I have the thing rooted with root genius. Still looking for a rom, I have also noticed that this device seems to have a 2Gb partition and then the rest of the 16Gb in another partition. Is there a way to repartition this? Im a PC tech but very new to android. This site has been very informative so far.

I have rooted and downloaded the Original ROM for the DigiLand 10.1 running 4.4.2. I am currently attempting to load Lollipop on the system.

Can you please post the link to the original ROM, I have thus far been unable to find it.
Thanks

My first one did the wireless update after Rooting with root genius and bricked. Probably just bad download. Got replacement and updated and rooted, but having to use kinguser because of the issues supersu has with access to root from SD. Flawed for some mtk devices I have found. Lucky patcher and titanium backup won't work properly with supersu. Does anyone know if superuser has the same problem?

Trying to root Kyocera Hydro Wave model C6740N

Title pretty much says it all. I've tried countless one click root programs with no progress whatsoever. I've spent hours searching and nothing comes up for this phone. Does anyone know a way to root this thing??

Garrett162 said:
Title pretty much says it all. I've tried countless one click root programs with no progress whatsoever. I've spent hours searching and nothing comes up for this phone. Does anyone know a way to root this thing??
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same here, a guy who works for kyocera told me that this model cant be put into recovery mode. Any help appreciated

I'm joining the request. As stated above, I've combed the web for anything on it with no success. Is this because of the fairly new release? Or possibly the trouble they're in because of Microsoft?
Either way I feel there should be an exploit out for it by now...

I too am looking fir an exploit for this device, and have scoured Google, Bing, and Yahoo, only to find nothing.

pharos23 said:
same here, a guy who works for kyocera told me that this model cant be put into recovery mode. Any help appreciated
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This model (Hydro Wave C6740N) CAN be put into Recovery Mode, using ADB.
Since Windows (edit: XP) USB drivers for the C6740N Wave are not released by Kyocera (yet), you (edit: can) use a Linux or OS X machine to connect using USB, to use ADB on the C6740N. (Since USB connection to C6740N "just works" on those platforms.)
I have used ADB on a Macbook running OS X to reboot my Hydro Wave into Recovery Mode, and performed cache wipe successfully. Also performed backups using ADB.
Kyocera advised (via email) that the Wave can be put into Recovery using Volume Down + Power key combo. Not true, the key combo does not work.
Kyocera also advised (via chat) that the Windows USB driver for any Hydro family device will work for the Wave. Also not true (I tried it). (Edit: I tried the drivers with Windows XP. It looks like the Kyocera Windows USB drivers may simply be USB modem drivers only, on any case.)
OS X or Linux using ADB is the ticket, no USB driver necessary. (Edit: But see other posts about using Windows 10 too.)
I'm also keenly interested in rooting the C6740N, but an absolute noob. The C6740N has a lot going for it, but a few shortcomings that root would enable resolving. If anyone knows of a way to root it, we would be most grateful to hear about it.

Tried about everything else too and nothing works

There's a working driver in Windows 10, but KingoRoot still fails. I almost tried King Root, but it's all in Chinese. I was going to try Framaroot but gave up when the download link resulted in an endless survey loop to win a free $100 Visa card (yeah....... GO F**K YOURSELF). I really want to root this thing. MetroPCS has this thing loaded full of bloatware and the Google BS I never use (google+ MUST DIE) is just eating storage space and what tiny bit of RAM is left. It's a nice phone but the inability to overclock the CPU, delete bloatware, and turn my 4GB SD Card into RAM really leaves alot to be desired.

The phone can be put into recovery using adb on windows.but that's as far as that goes.Cant find any way to root.Hope we get one soon.

So I think we should make a list of what root methods that did not work. That way we wont get hassled of what does not work

Kingo Root: FAIL
Towelroot: FAIL
Framaroot: UNKNOWN
King Root: UNKNOWN (Can't read Chinese)

Could you use a kill file that would reset all data including disabling some things

Root genius fails
King root fails
Kingoroot fails
Iroot fails
Framaroot fails
Towelroot fails
I'm thinking you gotta unlock the boot loader , but I can't put into fast boot mode or boot onto the boot loader for any adb fastboot commands to work. I can get to recovery in adb , and in the recovery menu I select boot to boot loader but it boots normally. I really want to root this thing!!

I just noticed that they're are any way to root the latest lolipop unless your on 5.0.2 ( BTW I checked kingroot and checked the request of our device and its almost to 1000

Subbing 'cuz I just got it and want it rooted. How do I request it from Kingroot?

pissinguoff247 said:
Subbing 'cuz I just got it and want it rooted. How do I request it from Kingroot?
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Just download their app open it try to root after its done it will say submit press it . Or you can go to their website and try to send them an email?

I rooted my phone it does work
Sent from my C6530N using XDA Free mobile app

jonmyob said:
I rooted my phone it does work
Sent from my C6530N using XDA Free mobile app
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What how?

xdamember143 said:
What how?
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If he rooted the phone he sent the reply from, he's unfortunately in the wrong thread. The C6530N is the Hydro Life. We're trying to root the C6740N which is the Hydro Wave. Thanks for getting our hopes up.
On the other hand, if he's using the Hydro Life to post in the forum but has successfully rooted the Hydro Wave, we would all love to know just how you did it. My Hydro Wave is running worse than an Alcatel Evolve on the stock setup. We need root badly.

Speaking of root exploits such as Framaroot, see
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2015/0...droid_users_creates_hijackable_global_botnet/
Which links to the original exposé:
https://www.fireeye.com/blog/threat-research/2015/09/guaranteed_clicksm.html
...which notes that this Android botnet malware uses Framaroot and other root exploits. I wonder if some of these Chinese root exploit tools themselves (Framaroot, Kingoroot, etc.) carry a hidden malware payload.
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Hi I've tried everything also but I also tried this program for tablets called zuse toolkit & it seems to get something through cause it reboots & optimizes or upgrade apps I'm not too sure which one but if someone out there knows how to modifie the way this zuse toolkit roots then maybe we have a chance of rooting this new phone oh & after it optimizes or upgrades the apps I check for root permissions and it still says it does not have root permissions so yea...