Hello everyone, thanks for taking the time to read this and possibly help me. I'm new to all this, only had my GS3 for about a week now an I'm in love with it. Switched from an iPhone, finally got tired of having to jump through hoops to install what I wanted on my device.
So I followed this guide here to install Jelly Bean on my VZW GS3. I got jelly bean installed just fine, did step 2 just fine (though I'm not really sure what that does for me) but I'm getting stuck on Step 3, rooting JB. It says to download the file and put it on your SD card. Do I just literally download the file, take my SD card out of my GS3, put it in my computer and copy the files over to it? If I do what folder structure do they need to be in? Just sitting on the root? Please help me out if you can, thanks a lot.
your link doesnt work. use the one i provided.
your phoen comes with ice cream sandwich. you can root it and unlock the bootloader and then you will be free to install jellybean and custom ROMs. see the link below. i think it will lead you in the right directino.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
ddurandSGS3 said:
your link doesnt work. use the one i provided.
your phoen comes with ice cream sandwich. you can root it and unlock the bootloader and then you will be free to install jellybean and custom ROMs. see the link below. i think it will lead you in the right directino.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709
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First off, thanks for your help. And I fixed the link, just had to wait 5 minutes before I could post the edit because I'm new.
Yes, it came with ICS. I already had it rooted.
Then I went and installed the Jelly Bean rom from the link I provided. It wiped out the root that I had on ICS. Now the root procedure I used for ICS doesn't work so I'm trying to follow the procedure from that thread.
Just so I wasn't confusing anyone, I AM on jelly bean.
The link you provided doesn't seem to contain the NO DATA WIPE part of the link I used. I don't want to lose the stuff I have already.
if you were rooted and unlocked why not just flash a zip in recovery? this seems like a lot more work than you really needed to do.
ddurandSGS3 said:
if you were rooted and unlocked why not just flash a zip in recovery? this seems like a lot more work than you really needed to do.
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Maybe it was. Like I said, I'm new to all this. Was just following a stickied guide.
Bump. Any answers to my original question?
Zamphire said:
Bump. Any answers to my original question?
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Why don't you try asking in the thread that has the root method, you are more likely to get help there. Also why bump a thread the same day you started it?
Also from what I can tell from just quickly skimming over the steps in that thread, you're going to download step 5, not step 3 unless you never want to flash another ROM which I guarantee you will want to do when the official released jellybean come out, so you have an unlocked bootloader AND root. If you only do step 3 then when you want to flash a rom you will have to go back and do step 5 anyway.
What you want to do is download the zip file from step 5 and place it on your SD card or you can just download it directly with your phone, reboot into recovery by powering down the phone and holding volume up/home/ and power. Then you are going to go to install zip and find the file you downloaded in step 5 and select it and flash it. Viola.
Don't take this the wrong way, but you need to go back over droidstyles guide and real it thoroughly so you understand what flashing a zip in recovery is because that's what you're doing to get root and an unlocked bootloader on this. Also as for file structure, you want your micro SD card to be fat32 otherwise neither CWM not TWRP will read it.
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Step 2 is giving you a custom recovery with which you can flash ROMs or other mods to your phone. Look for droidstyles guide in the development section, it is stickied.
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Why don't you try asking in the thread that has the root method, you are more likely to get help there. Also why bump a thread the same day you started it?
Also from what I can tell from just quickly skimming over the steps in that thread, you're going to download step 5, not step 3 unless you never want to flash another ROM which I guarantee you will want to do when the official released jellybean come out, so you have an unlocked bootloader AND root. If you only do step 3 then when you want to flash a rom you will have to go back and do step 5 anyway.
What you want to do is download the zip file from step 5 and place it on your SD card or you can just download it directly with your phone, reboot into recovery by powering down the phone and holding volume up/home/ and power. Then you are going to go to install zip and find the file you downloaded in step 5 and select it and flash it. Viola.
Don't take this the wrong way, but you need to go back over droidstyles guide and real it thoroughly so you understand what flashing a zip in recovery is because that's what you're doing to get root and an unlocked bootloader on this. Also as for file structure, you want your micro SD card to be fat32 otherwise neither CWM not TWRP will read it.
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Step 2 is giving you a custom recovery with which you can flash ROMs or other mods to your phone. Look for droidstyles guide in the development section, it is stickied.
Sent from one of the many Anthropomorphic Personalities on the Disc
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Thank you very much sir. I will follow your instructions.
I couldn't post on the forum where the method was because it's in the development section and I'm new. You're required to have 10 posts to post there, when I try to post it tells me to post in the Q&A for any help I need, which I did. I'll go look for the droidstyles guide. thank you
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Also from what I can tell from just quickly skimming over the steps in that thread, you're going to download step 5, not step 3 unless you never want to flash another ROM which I guarantee you will want to do when the official released jellybean come out, so you have an unlocked bootloader AND root. If you only do step 3 then when you want to flash a rom you will have to go back and do step 5 anyway.
What you want to do is download the zip file from step 5 and place it on your SD card or you can just download it directly with your phone, reboot into recovery by powering down the phone and holding volume up/home/ and power. Then you are going to go to install zip and find the file you downloaded in step 5 and select it and flash it. Viola.
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Thank you, this worked perfectly. I'm all rooted and unlocked now. Thank you very much.
Zamphire said:
Thank you, this worked perfectly. I'm all rooted and unlocked now. Thank you very much.
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No problem, I'm sorry if I came across a little rude. I was half asleep when I saw and answered your post. I'm very happy everything worked out for you!
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Might be a noobish question but i cant seem to find anything, is there a root method for the latest firmware?
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Might be a noobish question but i cant seem to find anything, is there a root method for the latest firmware?
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You can use the latest SuperOneClick or you can flash a ROM/kernel that comes rooted. The latter of which can be found in the dev section. If you go that route, I highly recommend using one of bhundven's one-clicks to install 2.3.6 with CWM/root/voodoo lagfix. From there you can install a different custom ROM/kernel if you wish.
Or you can click on the first link in my signature and follow the guide.
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You can use the latest SuperOneClick or you can flash a ROM/kernel that comes rooted. The latter of which can be found in the dev section. If you go that route, I highly recommend using one of bhundven's one-clicks to install 2.3.6 with CWM/root/voodoo lagfix. From there you can install a different custom ROM/kernel if you wish.
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which superoneclick? the thread said something about modifying it, do you just download it and run or do i have to change something from the x10 options
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21954884
Look for rooting in this guide.
I also am trying to figure out how to root it. Most guides point to superoneclick, so I downloaded it, although on the shortfuse site there are plenty of complaints saying it is freezing at step 7. I read the guide and it says that since I'm already GB, I can install a rom/kernal combo that will root it in the process. I am wanting to run Valhall black and it doesn't say that a root is necessary in the directions, it just says place the .zip in the root of the SD folder.
Then I read in other places that superoneclick isn't necessary with stock GB, and point to Odin, and then some say Odin isn't necessary and point to "an easier way for stock GB" but then don't say what the easier way is.
The wiki says that one of the ways to root is to install a CWM voodoo lagfix kernel (which is included in Valhalla Black, I think) without needing to root.
Mindboggling
Follow the guide in the first link in my signature. It is very specific! If you have any questions let us know.
Root is necessary. You need to root, then follow the directions regarding SGS Kernel Flasher, then flash Valhalla Black. If you follow the guide you will be good. I tell you the version of SuperOneClick to use. It works. Don't worry about what ever else you read.
Thanks, so far so good. Kernel in progress.
This is for Lumin30
I clicked on your link and followed everything to the T but when it gets to step #7 on the oneclick, it sits an sits (which we wait and wait) but then the oneclick after about 15 minutes of waiting says not responding. Any help on that?
The link I posted? If so, close SuperOneClick and try it again. Make sure you have USB Debugging enabled. Let me know if you have any more problems.
Also, when you plug your phone is does your computer recognize the phone?
That would be the problem. When I plug my phone into the computer it doesnt read it when in debug mode, but if it isnt in debug mode I can as storage.
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That would be the problem. When I plug my phone into the computer it doesnt read it when in debug mode, but if it isnt in debug mode I can as storage.
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Open SuperOneClick - assuming you downloaded the version I recommended in the guide.
First thing to try is using a USB port you have not plugged your phone into yet that is directly attached to your computer - meaning no hubs or addon usb boards.
Try that. Let the computer install the drivers. It should say they installed and click Root.
Also - verify what you currently have on your phone before proceeding.
Lastly - you will need to refresh your browser to see my replies
That did it. Thank you so much. But now one last question. How do i find the IMEI to make sure it changed? It said rooted but everythings on my phones looks pretty much the same as it did before I rooted it. An also when it was rooting it said LOG: write failed (errno=14) alot. Does that matter?
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That did it. Thank you so much. But now one last question. How do i find the IMEI to make sure it changed? It said rooted but everythings on my phones looks pretty much the same as it did before I rooted it. An also when it was rooting it said LOG: write failed (errno=14) alot. Does that matter?
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Read this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21953587&postcount=1
It will tell you how to find your IMEI and how to back up your EFS folder - which is VERY important. And you can go to Market, download 'Root Checker Basic' to verify you are rooted.
And hit thanks
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If you do decide to use the guide above - please provide feedback if you think I left out any little steps, find anything not clear or have a suggestion to make the guide better.
OH HELL - YOU DO NOT WANT YOUR IMEI TO CHANGE. READ THE GUIDE!
I missed that part of your post!
Thanks for the help. I do have another question. If I want to change ROM's do I just flash them the same way or do I need to do something else first before I flash it? An by the way, the IMEI was still the same. I thought it was suppose to cahnge. Sorry this is my first time ever doing this.
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I just flashed a rom and now my phone is stuck omn the start up sceen and has been like that for 10 minutes now and doesnt do anything. It is stuck on the samsung Galaxy s screen. OMG
Uh oh. What were you on and what did you try to flash thag got you stuck?
Bionix_Frost_SGS4G
An used the sgs thing to flash
So you were on Bionic Frost? Or tried to flash Bionic Frost? I need to know what you were first on - then what ROM you tried to flash.
Tried to flash
Hehe. Ok. So you tried to flash Bionic Frost - a Froyo based ROM. And what were ROM were you using before you tried to flash Bionic Frost?
Sherbear
You are making me laugh. We will get this fixed. But I need to know what ROM you originally used. Or that can be said - what is the first ROM you flashed? I am assuming it was a GB based ROM but I was to confirm first before we proceed.
Ok so I'm currently trying to root and such and I was able to root my tab 2, but when i went to flash a ROM, Clockworkmod was gone, and all I had was the stock recovery. I found that I needed to use heimdall but I can't really figure out how to use it so that I can get my CWM back. I'm kinda newbie when it comes to how everything works, If anyone can help me somehow it would be greatly appreciated.
Look at the CWM thread in the 7" development forum.
I don't see a CWM thread in the 7" development forum
If you flash CWM, you need to remove the file /system/etc/install-recovery.sh or /system/recovery-from-boot.p. Otherwise, on every boot, the stock kernel will reflash the recovery partition, leaving you with stock recovery.
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I don't see a CWM thread in the 7" development forum
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Sorry, I was thinking about the CWM thread in, um, another Tab 2 forum.
Go to the pinned rooting topic in the XDA forum here. Then go to the second post. Then follow the Xoomdev link...
All will be revealed. There's another thread there that addresses overwriting recovery, too.
What rooting method are you using? If your following this forum method you should have Odin and drivers installed. Maybe you didn't have root to begin with? All you need to do is to re Odin and follow instructions.
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I followed the root method in this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25503906#post25503906
I used odin when I did it but i rebooted into CWM during the process and when I went back to flash it was stock.
Also how would I remove those files so that it doesnt go back to stock? (sorry for the newbieness... this is very frustrating to me and I can usually understand this fairly well)
EDIT: Figured it out, thanks guys for the help
Had the same error as you, still can't get passed it! :/
Frustrating!
Try a different USB slot. Several folks did that and bypassed initial problems.
Last night I rooted my Note
Baseband Version N7000XXLB1 // ANDROID VERSION 2.3.6
So now what I want to do is install a new rom. Nothing fancy .. Nothing with bugs etc .. And apparently I have NO CLUE where to start. Don't know what to download .. I was all proud of myself when I rooted the phone, didin't realize how STUPID I was yet ... Suggestions? I just would like to have a link to "installing Ice Cream for dummies."
I read or heard to install mobile odin. I did and then couldn't find my way back to what I was supposed to do next .. I think I can't do it because I am just so frustrated .. but I think my head is gonna explode. I don't know why I am having so much trouble. I rooted my Streak, my Galaxy Tab, It is possible I am getting senile.
shEEEsh said:
Last night I rooted my Note
Baseband Version N7000XXLB1 // ANDROID VERSION 2.3.6
So now what I want to do is install a new rom. Nothing fancy .. Nothing with bugs etc .. And apparently I have NO CLUE where to start. Don't know what to download .. I was all proud of myself when I rooted the phone, didin't realize how STUPID I was yet ... Suggestions? I just would like to have a link to "installing Ice Cream for dummies."
I read or heard to install mobile odin. I did and then couldn't find my way back to what I was supposed to do next .. I think I can't do it because I am just so frustrated .. but I think my head is gonna explode. I don't know why I am having so much trouble. I rooted my Streak, my Galaxy Tab, It is possible I am getting senile.
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there are too many custom ICS in dev forum,since i been use RR7 for awhile so i think its good for you to start with.Right now ICS 4.0.4 out but install with Aroma and its kind of confusing.I guess you just start with ICS 4.0.3 first and when you use to live today and flash tomorrow and start play something else.Everybody start from beginning...:victory:.Wish you luck
PS: make sure follow OP step to flash.Here are the link of RR http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1654838
I would suggest that you flash the RocketRom v7.
First, i would flash the AbyssKernel v2.1 and then RocketRom v7
SpecialStar said:
I would suggest that you flash the RocketRom v7.
First, i would flash the AbyssKernel v2.1 and then RocketRom v7
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I tried, didn't happen for me.
1. My screen doesn't have the same options as the one in the video.
2. the zip files do not appear when I chose update from sd card. They are there, for sure.
shEEEsh said:
I tried, didn't happen for me.
1. My screen doesn't have the same options as the one in the video.
2. the zip files do not appear when I chose update from sd card. They are there, for sure.
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I see that you are currently on 2.3.6, i.e., Gingerbread, hence you can safely flash any thing you want without worrying about the brickbug. Also as you are on GB you do not need Abyss 4.2.
Just decide which ROM you want to Flash (custom or stock). Also if you are planning to flash ICS Roms you have lot many choices. Just search through the forum.
Read Dr. Ketans Guide for root & flashing stock ROMs here, with additonal information in his signature: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
Also if you are planning to install custom ROM, just visit the OP of the developer, for download link (a normal search in google will take you to the same, eg. searching Criskelo ROM for galaxy note in google). You then have to just follow the instruction to the line in the thread. Pls. read all instruction 2-3 time before you actually start flashing.
Further just take a look at this sticky threads if you flash to ICS & then you plan to flash another ICS ROM or go back to GB.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1492757
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By the way please check this link for downloading any kind of ROM
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Yin-Yang said:
I see that you are currently on 2.3.6, i.e., Gingerbread, hence you can safely flash any thing you want without worrying about the brickbug. Also as you are on GB you do not need Abyss 4.2.
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QUESTION: If it doesn't matter what rom I choose, why are they numbered like N7000XXLQ2. I am looking at this list of 4.03 and I don't see any with Baseband that ends XLB1 ..
I am viewing this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9-f02hJbdw&list=UUlVIlK8QHZ2PFkXF97bA0lg&index=5&feature=plcp and I 'think' I might be able to follow these instructions. Hoping I don't brick my phone before I go to work. That would make me nuts ...
YIKES .. I think it is actually upgrading ...it says it is ..
and YES ... It worked .. no problem at all Near the end he suggests installing "Speed mod..." Wondering what that is and do I need it?
buddy...if you dont know how to root and install custom ROMS...check the videos in my Signature...
and for the ROM...i would suggest Crash v7...VERY STABLE...and no bugs what so ever...
the video which you are following is the best...just do as he says...
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QUESTION: If it doesn't matter what rom I choose, why are they numbered like N7000XXLQ2. I am looking at this list of 4.03 and I don't see any with Baseband that ends XLB1 ..
I am viewing this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9-f02hJbdw&list=UUlVIlK8QHZ2PFkXF97bA0lg&index=5&feature=plcp and I 'think' I might be able to follow these instructions. Hoping I don't brick my phone before I go to work. That would make me nuts ...
YIKES .. I think it is actually upgrading ...it says it is ..
and YES ... It worked .. no problem at all Near the end he suggests installing "Speed mod..." Wondering what that is and do I need it?
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SPEEDMOD,GLNOTECORE,GOKU... these are kernels...that increase speed and batterylife..
Thank you XDA People for holding my hand while I rooted and flashed. You would think it would get easier rather than harder, each time I do it.
Diane
shEEEsh said:
Thank you XDA People for holding my hand while I rooted and flashed. You would think it would get easier rather than harder, each time I do it.
Diane
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Here are instruction to install:
coming from a rooted GB-ROM:
1- download Abyss Kernel 4.2 from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?c65mndvpk6ocbaa
2- put zip-file on your USB-storage
3- boot in Recovery
4- Flash Abyss Kernel 4.2!!!
5- boot back in recovery (you find this option under 'advanced' )
6- FullWipe(cach,davik,data)
7- Flash ROM
8- reboot system
- ...you are done
at step 6 make sure BOOT BACK TO RECOVERY AND THIS ABYSS KERNEL 4.2 ARE TOUCH SCREEN not reboot system..
Dont make thing hard on yourself .Everything will be fine
I have rooted my n8013, but every time I try to install a rom it "freezes". I purchased ROM Manager, but whenever I check the download roms there is on a small section with nightlies...I thought for $6 I would get a list of all available roms...was I wrong?
I did download Android Revolution 9.0 and CM 10.2, I added them to my tablet, I disconnected the tablet from the PC. I then booted to recovery with ROM Manager. I managed to get Android Revolution to the point of installing google apps, but it froze, I couldn't click anything or do anything. I tried to redownload and reinstall it on the tablet but it just freezes at random points in the installation.
I have tried to install CM 10.2...twice and both times it just sits at CyanogenMod loop (Blue circle with 2 spinning "wheels" going in opposite directions). I am not sure what I am doing wrong, but this is the hardest time I have ever had rooting & installing a rom. I am no pro and I don't understand all of the lingo, could someone please either help me, or point me to a step by step guide?
Thanks!
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I have rooted my n8013, but every time I try to install a rom it "freezes". I purchased ROM Manager, but whenever I check the download roms there is on a small section with nightlies...I thought for $6 I would get a list of all available roms...was I wrong?
I did download Android Revolution 9.0 and CM 10.2, I added them to my tablet, I disconnected the tablet from the PC. I then booted to recovery with ROM Manager. I managed to get Android Revolution to the point of installing google apps, but it froze, I couldn't click anything or do anything. I tried to redownload and reinstall it on the tablet but it just freezes at random points in the installation.
I have tried to install CM 10.2...twice and both times it just sits at CyanogenMod loop (Blue circle with 2 spinning "wheels" going in opposite directions). I am not sure what I am doing wrong, but this is the hardest time I have ever had rooting & installing a rom. I am no pro and I don't understand all of the lingo, could someone please either help me, or point me to a step by step guide?
Thanks!
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Please tells us how you rooted and what recovery you are running.
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Please tells us how you rooted and what recovery you are running.
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I followed this guide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIYiXzcW7xs
I then followed this guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102677 for the recovery.
Now I have actually managed to get CM 10.2 to work, but I cannot figure out the Gapps. I downloaded them to my pc and tried to put them on the tablet but there is no program that can open them (or so the tablet says). I could go poking around, but I don't want to break anything so I figured I would just wait for a response.
I was actually debating on doing a complete wipe and starting back at square 1. Then following this guide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZKGWN-TQE0 But that just seems like to much work, I have a feeling I am very close to being done and I and want to start all over.
I wanted to get Revolution to work but it wants to fight with me so whatever.
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I followed this guide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIYiXzcW7xs
I then followed this guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2102677 for the recovery.
Now I have actually managed to get CM 10.2 to work, but I cannot figure out the Gapps. I downloaded them to my pc and tried to put them on the tablet but there is no program that can open them (or so the tablet says). I could go poking around, but I don't want to break anything so I figured I would just wait for a response.
I was actually debating on doing a complete wipe and starting back at square 1. Then following this guide: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZKGWN-TQE0 But that just seems like to much work, I have a feeling I am very close to being done and I and want to start all over.
I wanted to get Revolution to work but it wants to fight with me so whatever.
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Did you read the special notes in the Revolution HD rom site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2119547 In the you need section it says that you need the Custom recovery by "High On Android" Then there is a section on the same page that tells you how to flash. You need to follow the directions exactly.
Don't know if you know this but the directions on the 1st video put the CWM recovery on the tablet and then when you did the 2nd video you over wrote that CWM recovery that Revolution HD is compatible with and the one you installed is not recommended by Revolution HD.
I had Revolution HD on when I was rooted and I liked it....... If it were me...... I would return to factory rom........ then follow the exact directions in the first video........
Then follow the directions on the Revolution HD site link I sent you.
Curious......... why are you rooting? What do you want that factory rom does not have?
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kkretch said:
Did you read the special notes in the Revolution HD rom site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2119547 In the you need section it says that you need the Custom recovery by "High On Android" Then there is a section on the same page that tells you how to flash. You need to follow the directions exactly.
Don't know if you know this but the directions on the 1st video put the CWM recovery on the tablet and then when you did the 2nd video you over wrote that CWM recovery that Revolution HD is compatible with and the one you installed is not recommended by Revolution HD.
I had Revolution HD on when I was rooted and I liked it....... If it were me...... I would return to factory rom........ then follow the exact directions in the first video........
Then follow the directions on the Revolution HD site link I sent you.
Curious......... why are you rooting? What do you want that factory rom does not have?
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The reason I want to root is because..well..I want to learn. I cannot learn just by reading, I have to do hands on..I have to actually try it before I can learn it. I am so fascinated by tablets and android that I could sit here tinker and poking around for hours. Another reason I want to root is because I have read that rooting can improve battery life, and that samsungs touch wiz is "buggy". I have noticed that at times things don't seem to work as they should be (buggy, glitchy, choppy).
I was unaware that I flashed over cwm. How do I return it to factory rom and start all over?
Thanks for the help btw, I really appreciate it.
Neublet said:
The reason I want to root is because..well..I want to learn. I cannot learn just by reading, I have to do hands on..I have to actually try it before I can learn it. I am so fascinated by tablets and android that I could sit here tinker and poking around for hours. Another reason I want to root is because I have read that rooting can improve battery life, and that samsungs touch wiz is "buggy". I have noticed that at times things don't seem to work as they should be (buggy, glitchy, choppy).
I was unaware that I flashed over cwm. How do I return it to factory rom and start all over?
Thanks for the help btw, I really appreciate it.
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How to unroot http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-note-10-1-2/how-to-unrootunbrick-galaxy-note-10-1-factory-firmware/
Max has very good videos very trusted.
Note: You need to register to download firmware from http://samfirmware.com/ It's free.
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I am actually in the process of doing that now. Thank you for the help.
Neublet said:
I am actually in the process of doing that now. Thank you for the help.
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I followed his guide on how to unroot. I made it to step 9 before it said that it had failed. Once I tried to reboot the tablet it said
"Firmware upgrade encountered an issues. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
I downloaded Kies but it wouldn't connect to the tablet.
I did find this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311507
I am stopping before I break it even further. Any advice?
Neublet said:
The reason I want to root is because..well..I want to learn. I cannot learn just by reading, I have to do hands on..I have to actually try it before I can learn it
Big big problem with that is you are far more likely to end up with a brick .
As the posts shows you are not hands on as you have failed to read the instructions and have to resort to asking users to tell you what those instructions you failed to read are .
Rooting cannot improve battery life .
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Neublet said:
I followed his guide on how to unroot. I made it to step 9 before it said that it had failed. Once I tried to reboot the tablet it said
"Firmware upgrade encountered an issues. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
I downloaded Kies but it wouldn't connect to the tablet.
I did find this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2311507
I am stopping before I break it even further. Any advice?
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What firmware number did you download and what country do you reside.
Are you using an official Samsung data charging cable and did you purchase the tablet new?
Are you using a usb extension cable?
Can you get into recovery or download mode?
When you plug the tablet into your computer is it recognized?
JJEgan said:
Neublet said:
The reason I want to root is because..well..I want to learn. I cannot learn just by reading, I have to do hands on..I have to actually try it before I can learn it
Big big problem with that is you are far more likely to end up with a brick .
As the posts shows you are not hands on as you have failed to read the instructions and have to resort to asking users to tell you what those instructions you failed to read are .
Rooting cannot improve battery life .
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First, from my research that was just a Soft Brick..so not a big big problem.
Second hands on means you learn as you go..I am learning as I go, trial and error. Some people learn better by reading, some people learn better by doing. I am the one who learns better by doing. I have rooted a few other tablets with zero issues. I managed to figure out what was wrong BY MY SELF....trial and error. So your statement about me having to resort to asking users to tell me what those instructions are, I followed the instructions on how to unroot...they are what caused me to soft brick.
According to Mike1986 at this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2119547
In the ROM Details, it says Excellent Battery Life.
According to http://www.droidviews.com/install-android-revolution-hd-rom-on-omega-rom-on-galaxy-note-10-1-gt-n8000n8010n8013/
As for the battery life, it is far better that what you get with stock ROM on your Note 10.1.
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(Android Revolution HD)
kkretch said:
What firmware number did you download and what country do you reside.
Are you using an official Samsung data charging cable and did you purchase the tablet new?
Are you using a usb extension cable?
Can you get into recovery or download mode?
When you plug the tablet into your computer is it recognized?
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I managed to figure out what the problem was. The firmware link that is posted by Max is for the galaxy note 2. I am not sure if thats just old or what. I went to samfirmware and I downloaded one and I reset the tablet to factory setting.
First I want to thank you kkretch for all of your help, I am a amateur, learning what all the lingo means. I am not sure if the other poster just knew everything about tablets without having problems or not. But I know that I have had no issues except this time..no biggie just learning is all (imo).
I did want to ask you. Beings I am unrooted can I follow this tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZKGWN-TQE0 or should I follow Max's tutorial on how to root and then follow this guide?
Again, thank you.
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Neublet said:
JJEgan said:
I managed to figure out what the problem was. The firmware link that is posted by Max is for the galaxy note 2. I am not sure if thats just old or what. I went to samfirmware and I downloaded one and I reset the tablet to factory setting.
First I want to thank you kkretch for all of your help, I am a amateur, learning what all the lingo means. I am not sure if the other poster just knew everything about tablets without having problems or not. But I know that I have had no issues except this time..no biggie just learning is all (imo).
I did want to ask you. Beings I am unrooted can I follow this tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZKGWN-TQE0 or should I follow Max's tutorial on how to root and then follow this guide?
Again, thank you.
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There is a bad link in the printed directions but you should always go directly to samfirmware for the latest firmware updates.
I hope you know that you nearly bricked your device, it is a must to read and follow directions that are posted exactly.
I hope you know that CM 10.2 will take away S-Pen function.
Max has ROM reviews on his site for most of the popular ones.
As your just starting I would stick with videos that show you how to install roms for your specific device. And if you choose to root again after you do so the next step would be to do a full backup in CWM recovery to a microsd card so if you run into problems you can always restore back to that point.
Good luck
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kkretch said:
Neublet said:
There is a bad link in the printed directions but you should always go directly to samfirmware for the latest firmware updates.
I hope you know that you nearly bricked your device, it is a must to read and follow directions that are posted exactly.
I hope you know that CM 10.2 will take away S-Pen function.
Max has ROM reviews on his site for most of the popular ones.
As your just starting I would stick with videos that show you how to install roms for your specific device. And if you choose to root again after you do so the next step would be to do a full backup in CWM recovery to a microsd card so if you run into problems you can always restore back to that point.
Good luck
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I was actually looking at some of those roms, and I checked through Max's videos, he did reviews of them but doesn't show how to install them. This is where I got confused. I would love to find a tutorial that goes step by step through it. I also did have CM 10.2 on the tablet, I was still able to use the pen. Which is all I really want, I bought the note 10.1 for the specs (2gb of ram). As for the pen, I pretty much just use it for drawing and for selecting small fonts and links.
The 2nd video I posted seems very easy, I just don't know if I need to follow Max's root first, or if I can just follow the 2nd video from start to finish. I am thinking that I need to root again, and then follow the 2nd video.
Do you have a rom that you recommend? and a video tutorial that I should follow?
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Neublet said:
kkretch said:
I was actually looking at some of those roms, and I checked through Max's videos, he did reviews of them but doesn't show how to install them. This is where I got confused. I would love to find a tutorial that goes step by step through it. I also did have CM 10.2 on the tablet, I was still able to use the pen. Which is all I really want, I bought the note 10.1 for the specs (2gb of ram). As for the pen, I pretty much just use it for drawing and for selecting small fonts and links.
The 2nd video I posted seems very easy, I just don't know if I need to follow Max's root first, or if I can just follow the 2nd video from start to finish. I am thinking that I need to root again, and then follow the 2nd video.
Do you have a rom that you recommend? and a video tutorial that I should follow?
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You are on your own....... I'm not making any recommendations. I have rooted and unrooted many times but I keep going back to stock and that is were I'm staying. lately I have seen a bunch of post like yours with rooting problem and bricking or soft bricking.
If you still want to install a custom ROM your better off going to each roms page under Galaxy Note 10.1 Android Development and read up on them.
Good luck.
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I'm in the middle of trying to install TWRP tried multiple versions and different sites and flashed at least 5 different TWRP images and cannot boot into TWRP. I just end up at the EMIU recovery. Is TWRP not functioning for this model?
EMUI: 5.0
Android: 7.0
Hi there @WillDaBeast69. I actually purchased one of these and want to root it and such. I'm gonna be in your thread a bit trying to help you find a way and also help me and everyone else in the process to find a solution. If a solution is already available then hopefully someone else will post it.
AFAIK - currently I don't see anything regarding the L14 which is the 64GB version.
What I'd like you to do first is get back on the stock firmware. Unless you know where to find one, I'm going to say look for an UPDATE.APP somewhere for the L14. I'm going to do some searching as well. If you find it please post the link. If you find one that works and it's not on an official site (Honor site) then I'll also download it and upload to a central location that everyone can get to it.
Once you're back on the stock firmware, I'm going to ask you to try and get a TWRP image booted on the device. Not installed but booted. Once we have that up we can proceed.
*EDIT*
So after doing a bit of digging I found a link in someone's sig.
All thanks go to @Dominikrod for his sig which lead to this post.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70396400&postcount=547
Full thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...-to-nougat-t3510275/post70396400#post70396400
But before we can proceed, we will need to get your phone back up and running if it's not already in a working state.
*EDIT*
So after following the instructions I got one of the L14's I have up and running rooted. The other one is giving me some trouble because I can't unlock the bootloader for some reason. Keeps telling me the code is wrong. Once I get it up and running I'll make sure I post pics of the process.
Confirmed working on EMUI5 - Android OS 7.
THANK YOU!!
khat17 said:
Hi there @WillDaBeast69. I actually purchased one of these and want to root it and such. I'm gonna be in your thread a bit trying to help you find a way and also help me and everyone else in the process to find a solution. If a solution is already available then hopefully someone else will post it.
AFAIK - currently I don't see anything regarding the L14 which is the 64GB version.
What I'd like you to do first is get back on the stock firmware. Unless you know where to find one, I'm going to say look for an UPDATE.APP somewhere for the L14. I'm going to do some searching as well. If you find it please post the link. If you find one that works and it's not on an official site (Honor site) then I'll also download it and upload to a central location that everyone can get to it.
Once you're back on the stock firmware, I'm going to ask you to try and get a TWRP image booted on the device. Not installed but booted. Once we have that up we can proceed.
*EDIT*
So after doing a bit of digging I found a link in someone's sig.
All thanks go to @Dominikrod for his sig which lead to this post.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70396400&postcount=547
Full thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...-to-nougat-t3510275/post70396400#post70396400
But before we can proceed, we will need to get your phone back up and running if it's not already in a working state.
*EDIT*
So after following the instructions I got one of the L14's I have up and running rooted. The other one is giving me some trouble because I can't unlock the bootloader for some reason. Keeps telling me the code is wrong. Once I get it up and running I'll make sure I post pics of the process.
Confirmed working on EMUI5 - Android OS 7.
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khat17 said:
Hi there @WillDaBeast69. I actually purchased one of these and want to root it and such. I'm gonna be in your thread a bit trying to help you find a way and also help me and everyone else in the process to find a solution. If a solution is already available then hopefully someone else will post it.
AFAIK - currently I don't see anything regarding the L14 which is the 64GB version.
What I'd like you to do first is get back on the stock firmware. Unless you know where to find one, I'm going to say look for an UPDATE.APP somewhere for the L14. I'm going to do some searching as well. If you find it please post the link. If you find one that works and it's not on an official site (Honor site) then I'll also download it and upload to a central location that everyone can get to it.
Once you're back on the stock firmware, I'm going to ask you to try and get a TWRP image booted on the device. Not installed but booted. Once we have that up we can proceed.
*EDIT*
So after doing a bit of digging I found a link in someone's sig.
All thanks go to @Dominikrod for his sig which lead to this post.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70396400&postcount=547
Full thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...-to-nougat-t3510275/post70396400#post70396400
But before we can proceed, we will need to get your phone back up and running if it's not already in a working state.
*EDIT*
So after following the instructions I got one of the L14's I have up and running rooted. The other one is giving me some trouble because I can't unlock the bootloader for some reason. Keeps telling me the code is wrong. Once I get it up and running I'll make sure I post pics of the process.
Confirmed working on EMUI5 - Android OS 7.
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Hoping you're still monitoring this thread or get a notification. I also just purchased the L14 and was disappointed to find that it is "special" as all the guides, firmware, etc that are available are for the L04. I was wondering what progress you've made since this post? Have you had any other issues, flashed custom ROMs, and if so, how did they work?
Also, have you had any luck finding current update.app/zip files for the L14? I found posts directing to an app called Firmware Finder which seems to pull up multiple copies but also read that those might somehow be locked and result in a brick/soft brick. Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Sticky92 said:
THANK YOU!!
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No problem. Anytime.
dsEVOlve said:
Hoping you're still monitoring this thread or get a notification. I also just purchased the L14 and was disappointed to find that it is "special" as all the guides, firmware, etc that are available are for the L04. I was wondering what progress you've made since this post? Have you had any other issues, flashed custom ROMs, and if so, how did they work?
Also, have you had any luck finding current update.app/zip files for the L14? I found posts directing to an app called Firmware Finder which seems to pull up multiple copies but also read that those might somehow be locked and result in a brick/soft brick. Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
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From what's been happening to me, I think Huawei may be clamping down on allowing persons to unlock their bootloader and root the phones. I've not been able to get into the site at all - I've managed to root my wife's phone but mine.............nothing. Nothing works. I got the info directly from their site and it just won't work. I emailed them and they say that they don't assist individuals with bootloader unlock nor do they allow it - which seems to be new policy.
The instructions that are in the link I have works. As long as you got your bootloader unlocked you can install TWRP, SuperSU and root. If you go through the instructions in the link and need step-by-step assistance then just post back.
Error on FRD-L14 and B388
khat17 said:
No problem. Anytime.
From what's been happening to me, I think Huawei may be clamping down on allowing persons to unlock their bootloader and root the phones. I've not been able to get into the site at all - I've managed to root my wife's phone but mine.............nothing. Nothing works. I got the info directly from their site and it just won't work. I emailed them and they say that they don't assist individuals with bootloader unlock nor do they allow it - which seems to be new policy.
The instructions that are in the link I have works. As long as you got your bootloader unlocked you can install TWRP, SuperSU and root. If you go through the instructions in the link and need step-by-step assistance then just post back.
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I try to install all the TWRP imgs on the links, I´m using the FRD-L14 B388, but after I reboot the phone after flashing the TWRP recovery pressing VOL + and VOL - , I received the message "Your device has been unlocked and cant be trusted.... Your device is booting now..." after some minutes it goes to EMUI recovery instead of TWRP.
Is there something I can do it to solve this issue?
Thanks in advanced!
sammyrano said:
I try to install all the TWRP imgs on the links, I´m using the FRD-L14 B388, but after I reboot the phone after flashing the TWRP recovery pressing VOL + and VOL - , I received the message "Your device has been unlocked and cant be trusted.... Your device is booting now..." after some minutes it goes to EMUI recovery instead of TWRP.
Is there something I can do it to solve this issue?
Thanks in advanced!
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This is normal after you unlock the bootloader. Unless you re-lock it you won't get rid of that error AFAIK. Small annoyance to pay for full root.
khat17 said:
This is normal after you unlock the bootloader. Unless you re-lock it you won't get rid of that error AFAIK. Small annoyance to pay for full root.
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Hi, so I can live with this message not a big deal in the mean time is just a normal information alert.
Thank you so much for the information!
sammyrano said:
Hi, so I can live with this message not a big deal in the mean time is just a normal information alert.
Thank you so much for the information!
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I also got honor 8 FRD-L14 version rooted with Magisk and stock EMUI 5.0.1. You should try Dolby atmos audio mod from this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/soundmod-axon-7-dolby-atmos-t3412342 and also Google dose for Magisk to improve battery life.
Best wishes sir.
khat17 said:
No problem. Anytime.
From what's been happening to me, I think Huawei may be clamping down on allowing persons to unlock their bootloader and root the phones. I've not been able to get into the site at all - I've managed to root my wife's phone but mine.............nothing. Nothing works. I got the info directly from their site and it just won't work. I emailed them and they say that they don't assist individuals with bootloader unlock nor do they allow it - which seems to be new policy.
The instructions that are in the link I have works. As long as you got your bootloader unlocked you can install TWRP, SuperSU and root. If you go through the instructions in the link and need step-by-step assistance then just post back.
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Any chance that step by step assistance is still on the table? I'm revisiting the notion of unlocking and rooting but your previous post and the threads linked to it have me quite a bit lost. Do I have to go all the way back to build B162 to get it to work properly? I know my way around ADB and have unlocked every phone I've had going back to the first HTC Evo but all the different versions of this phone has me all turned around. :/
A walkthrough with direct links to files used would be greatly appreciated if you have the time.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
Not a problem. I'll see what I can do. Will need a little time to compile the info.
dsEVOlve said:
Any chance that step by step assistance is still on the table? I'm revisiting the notion of unlocking and rooting but your previous post and the threads linked to it have me quite a bit lost. Do I have to go all the way back to build B162 to get it to work properly? I know my way around ADB and have unlocked every phone I've had going back to the first HTC Evo but all the different versions of this phone has me all turned around. :/
A walkthrough with direct links to files used would be greatly appreciated if you have the time.
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!
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Not a problem. I'll see what I can do. Will need a little time to compile the info.
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Any progress?
dsEVOlve said:
Any progress?
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Apologies. Vehicle issues that I'm sorting out have taken up my time.
So first thing we're gonna do is this. Go to this thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ho...-to-nougat-t3510275/post70396400#post70396400
Download the files there. You have an L14 and this thread I've linked to has files for that phone.
Next you want an SD card. An 8GB card should work. You will also need a hash checker like the one in the link below.
http://getmd5checker.com
Once you have all of those post back and we can proceed.
I used this guide to install TWRP on my FRD-L14 without a hitch:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-tested-root-t3443946
Is there a certain step you get caught up on? I just reverted back to stock after being on a custom ROM for a day so it is fresh in my mind.
This is the TWRP I used:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/development/twrp-t3566563
@dsEVOlve - you can try the link that @Deemo13 posted. I'll still be here to go through the step by step process. If you're available tonight I will also give you remote assistance in getting it done if you'd like the help that way.
https://www.teamviewer.com/en/download/previous-versions/
Go there and download version 11 if you'd like the remote assistance in getting this done. If we can agree on a time then I'll ask you to PM me the ID and PW.
Let's go through and see if we can get you setup.
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I used this guide to install TWRP on my FRD-L14 without a hitch:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-tested-root-t3443946
Is there a certain step you get caught up on? I just reverted back to stock after being on a custom ROM for a day so it is fresh in my mind.
This is the TWRP I used:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/development/twrp-t3566563
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Did you flash SuperSU or magisk? If SuperSU, did you flash it or simply install from Play Store?
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@dsEVOlve - you can try the link that @Deemo13 posted. I'll still be here to go through the step by step process. If you're available tonight I will also give you remote assistance in getting it done if you'd like the help that way.
https://www.teamviewer.com/en/download/previous-versions/
Go there and download version 11 if you'd like the remote assistance in getting this done. If we can agree on a time then I'll ask you to PM me the ID and PW.
Let's go through and see if we can get you setup.
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Thanks for the offer of assistance. I think I've got the process now and the files needed to root. I was just wary before because nothing I came across specifically said it was for the L14 variant.
Just trying to figure out if I want to go the SuperSU or Magisk route. Any suggestions?
And the first link you provided utilizes build 360. How do I go about getting the latest build to flash? Firmware finder?
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Did you flash SuperSU or magisk? If SuperSU, did you flash it or simply install from Play Store?
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Thanks for the offer of assistance. I think I've got the process now and the files needed to root. I was just wary before because nothing I came across specifically said it was for the L14 variant.
Just trying to figure out if I want to go the SuperSU or Magisk route. Any suggestions?
And the first link you provided utilizes build 360. How do I go about getting the latest build to flash? Firmware finder?
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I did not flash or root the phone, so unfortunately I can't give any advice on this front