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[Q] How do I check for root?

I just rooted. How do I check for root?

xmetalfan99 said:
I am in the process of rooting my phone. I have flashed the vralec bootchain and installed the custom recovery. I chose CWM Touchwiz. The issue I am having is the recovery claims there is no .zip file with the superuser and unlocked bootloader. I have tried moving the file around on the sdcard to no avail. I also dled the filed directly to my phone from the guide. What should I try now?
Should I try a different recovery?
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I had the same problem when I tried this originally so I went with TWRP and then my problem was solved. It takes a little while to track down the zip as it could be in a /sdcard/0/ or /storage/extSdCard/0/ directory folder, but you should be fine if you look in those. Hope this helps!:good:
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xmetalfan99 said:
I just rooted. How do I check for root?
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Download "Root Checker" from the Play Store. It will show you whether or not you are rooted.

I may be mistaken but if you have Super User or Super SU installed you've achieved root. At least, that's what I looked for to make sure the root took.
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jessicahll said:
I may be mistaken but if you have Super User or Super SU installed you've achieved root. At least, that's what I looked for to make sure the root took.
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And making sure binaries do actually update
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xmetalfan99 said:
I just rooted. How do I check for root?
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Just go in any store and get root checker that's what I do
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You can always open up a terminal emulator and type su. If the $ turns into a # and or superuser pops up and asks for permissions, then that means you're rooted.

[Q] i have a serious issue. bricked?

i recently flashed the stock rom for my phone, which didn't work too well for some reason. SO i went an flashed domination ics.
through futzing around in terminal emulator, i've removed all apps in data/app, and i can't get into recovery to flash a different rom.
i've used superoneclick and done everything, it flashes a recovery, but after holding the buttons until the lg image turns blue.. it just locks.
the soft button lights eventually fade, and touching it turns them back on, but does nothing otherwise.
is this bricked? if so, can someone tell me how to fix it?

Use nvflash to push stock. Search development section. Alternatively you can use the cleanup batch and then flash a ROM.
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mansa_noob said:
Use nvflash to push stock. Search development section. Alternatively you can use the cleanup batch and then flash a ROM.
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i did that, didn't work. I also went and did the "how to unbrick your phone with lg" and now nvflash isn't even seeing the phone.

Do you have the drivers installed?
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Pain-N-Panic said:
Do you have the drivers installed?
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crisis averted. I managed to get the phone to take a backup of the original software someone uploaded ,the v21y one.
It's now getting a copy of all my backed up apps so the person i'm giving it to can install what they want to play with.
secondary question, though.
Is there a way to get root rights, without flashing a whole rom? I'd rather leave it on the stock rom, and just have root for apps that need it (like titanium backup)

Yes you can root the phone without installing a rooted ROM. Install CWM via NvFlash and then flash the root.zip file. Give me a second and ill find you the link to NvFlash and the root.zip file
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http://www.mediafire.com/?92qpr525ztblh8w ----> download for the g2x root.zip file flashable in CWM to root your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847 ----> link to thread to install CWM with NvFlash

Pain-N-Panic said:
Yes you can root the phone without installing a rooted ROM. Install CWM via NvFlash and then flash the root.zip file. Give me a second and ill find you the link to NvFlash and the root.zip file
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http://www.mediafire.com/?92qpr525ztblh8w ----> download for the g2x root.zip file flashable in CWM to root your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056847 ----> link to thread to install CWM with NvFlash
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thanks

[Q] I535 Verizon Lockout Message - Unlock Bootloader

Hi,
So I've been searching forums for around 7 hours now trying to get CyanogenMod on my phone. I am able to Root via Odin using VRALEC and VRBMB1 Bootchain.
I downloaded CM (from website) and gapps and have booted into recovery using Rom Manager. I also tried EZ Recovery, but I couldnt get the recovery img to work so I used Rom Manager.
After reading a lot of forums (hours and hours), I still get the Verizon lockout message. I am able to get back into my phone my loading up the stock, but I would really like to be able to use CM as it is awesome and I dislike Touchwiz.I am able to Root the phone, so I can unlock the bootloader, but it doesnt seem to stick. So my process has been to use the VRALEC in Odin again and then boot to recovery. This was an instruction I received in a few results from my research.
My issue is how to for sure unlock the bootloader. There used to be an application called EZ Unlocker but it looks like it's been removed and I cant find an APK that will download.
I know how much you guys hate when someone posts without doing their research, but I am at my wit's end and am in need of some help.
Pertinent information:
Device: I535
CM download: http://get.cm/?device=d2vzw&type=stable
Gapps download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2378992
Odin3 v1.85
System: 4.1.1
I followed this guide for unlocking the bootloader because most others did not have files: http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2013/04/how-to-lockunlock-bootloader-for.html
Process: Followed this video after I did the above unlock for bootloader.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNoSG5GYpZk
There must be a pretty obvious step I'm missing here. Feel free to berate me if you like, but really just a n00b in need of some help.
Many Thanks

You're using an outdated method. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42791826
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Use the link I just posted. Rediculously easy. Has 3 recoveries to choose from. Will root, unlock, and flash a new recovery
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faehsemc said:
You're using an outdated method. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42791826
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Use the link I just posted. Rediculously easy. Has 3 recoveries to choose from. Will root, unlock, and flash a new recovery
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Hi,
Thank you for your post I was able to root with this method. I cannot, however, find instruction on how to do steps 2 and 3. Do I use Rom Manager again to reboot to recovery?
The link shows:
5. flash the insecure bootloader (this unlocks the bootloader)
6. flash custom recovery of your choice (twrp, cwm, cwm touch all included)
But that is all the information. What is the insecure bootloader? is that something I download and then use through Odin?
Again, I'm sorry I'm so incompetent, I've been at this for hours and just want to start enjoying my phone on CM.
Thank you

There is a drop down menu when you open it. There is literally nothing else needed that you need to download. Do the root. Theb click the drop down menu and change "root gs3" to unlock and so on
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http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23060877490002549 make sure you downloaded the casual off the first link
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You need to unlock you bootloader either use casual or ez unlock version 1.2
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The drop down is right above the donate button when you open it.
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Everything work for you?
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Can't install Custom ROM on SCH i535

I don't seem to be able to install a Custom ROM, when I try I get this error "system software not authorized by verizon wireless found on your phone". I've tried twice with this result. Anybody know why this might be happening?

I'm assuming you took the ota today?
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Zub236 said:
I'm assuming you took the ota today?
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Actually I soft-bricked my phone yesterday, and since I was brand-new I didn't backup anything. And after a hellish ride unbricking my phone I got it to work, but I went back an update.Before I was at 4.1.2 and it went back to 4.0.4

Waffes775 said:
Actually I soft-bricked my phone yesterday, and since I was brand-new I didn't backup anything. And after a hellish ride unbricking my phone I got it to work, but I went back an update.Before I was at 4.1.2 and it went back to 4.0.4
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You never unlocked your bootloader.

Well I'm not entirely sure where you went wrong there, did you Odin back to 4.0.4 or was that just an old backup?
That unauthorized software has been detected happened to me before when I took an ota unknowingly and didn't realize it locked my bootloader.

Going back to 4.0.4 was my fault, when looking for a solution to unbrick my phone I found a webpage that explained how and gave me files to download. And the file for the default rom was 4.0.4. I will try again after unlocking my bootloader again.

What did you use to get back to 4.0.4?

I unlocked my bootloader, went to cwm and tried to install a custom rom and got "E:Error in /sdcard/cm- 11 -20131211 - NIGHTLY -d2vzw.zip. (Status 7) Installation aborted".

Is that what it's showing now?

Uodate cwm latest version
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Update CWM custom recovery
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Zub236 said:
Is that what it's showing now?
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Yes, at first I forgot to wipe data/cache but even after I did that the same thing still comes up. Halp. Should I use Rom Manager? That's the progrom I used originally when I would get the System Software error, and now I get this error when going into CWM manually.

Waffes 775 update CWM RECOVERY
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You can't install cm11 in older CWM RECOVERY
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I'm assuming now that the version I have is outdated and incompatible?

Older recoveries don't work with kit Kat (4.4) roms.

If you are using CWM make sure its 6.0.4.3

Where could I find a newer version? Sorry I'm scrub-cakes.

Can flash it with ROM manager

Download the .IMG from here http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
Personally I prefer to use the app called flashify and install recovery image.

Alright thank you all I should be good now, if not then I will post some more.

Lol System User thing again I'm so bad at this.

TWRP 2.8 VZW HTC One M8

I unlocked using Sunshine then followed the steps from TWRP 2.8. I installed GooManager_2.1.3.apk
<Install the app and open it. Tap menu then hit Install OpenRecoveryScript. Tap Yes. Verify that the filename displays your device's code name and hit Yes. The file will download and your device will reboot and install the recovery automatically.>
When I open GooManager I get a pop up window that says:
<h1>Not Found</h1><p>The requested URL /message was not found on this server.</p>
When I go to menu and "Install OpenRecoveryScript" I get a message saying it was unable to find a recovery for my device. I found this info under HTC One M8 2014 Verizon page so it has to be for my device.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

P7M8 said:
I unlocked using Sunshine then followed the steps from TWRP 2.8. I installed GooManager_2.1.3.apk
<Install the app and open it. Tap menu then hit Install OpenRecoveryScript. Tap Yes. Verify that the filename displays your device's code name and hit Yes. The file will download and your device will reboot and install the recovery automatically.>
When I open GooManager I get a pop up window that says:
<h1>Not Found</h1><p>The requested URL /message was not found on this server.</p>
When I go to menu and "Install OpenRecoveryScript" I get a message saying it was unable to find a recovery for my device. I found this info under HTC One M8 2014 Verizon page so it has to be for my device.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Why don't u go the adb route to installing TWRP.
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holla420 said:
Why don't u go the adb route to installing TWRP.
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Can I do that on a Mac? I was just trying to do it the easiest idiot proof way.

P7M8 said:
Can I do that on a Mac? I was just trying to do it the easiest idiot proof way.
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Idk. I use windows. I'm sure u can tho.
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Try this.,. HTC One M8 TWRP or CWM Recovery One Click Install…: http://youtu.be/6h96LtxpNYI
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P7M8 said:
I unlocked using Sunshine then followed the steps from TWRP 2.8. I installed GooManager_2.1.3.apk
<Install the app and open it. Tap menu then hit Install OpenRecoveryScript. Tap Yes. Verify that the filename displays your device's code name and hit Yes. The file will download and your device will reboot and install the recovery automatically.>
When I open GooManager I get a pop up window that says:
<h1>Not Found</h1><p>The requested URL /message was not found on this server.</p>
When I go to menu and "Install OpenRecoveryScript" I get a message saying it was unable to find a recovery for my device. I found this info under HTC One M8 2014 Verizon page so it has to be for my device.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I don't know that the goo manager application and installing recovery on this device works properly. I've been a little leary of it. If you want to use an easy method you can use flashify it does work for device
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Now if you do use flash if I don't download it from the program itself. Go ahead and download the recovery you want and then going to flash your file our root access click on flash recovery and then choose your file
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And make sure its the .img file that you select
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Am I rooted now that I've unlocked with s-off or do I have to do another step? Flashify says for root users. Thought I had one more step to acquire root.
I haven't rooted since my HTC Thunderbolt. It's been a while and I haven't kept up with things.

P7M8 said:
Am I rooted now that I've unlocked with s-off or do I have to do another step? Flashify says for root users. Thought I had one more step to acquire root.
I haven't rooted since my HTC Thunderbolt. It's been a while and I haven't kept up with things.
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Not sure I didn't use that sunshine method when I did mine there is a manual method that was free I used back then. I thought you had to install towel root first before you could use sunshine correct? If you installed towelroot and you are rooted you may have to download super user from the market so that way you can run Flashify and run your recovery image. When you run flashify does it ask you to grant root where you can push ok?
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flyinj54 said:
Not sure I didn't use that sunshine method when I did mine there is a manual method that was free I used back then. I thought you had to install towel root first before you could use sunshine correct? If you installed towelroot and you are rooted you may have to download super user from the market so that way you can run Flashify and run your recovery image. When you run flashify does it ask you to grant root where you can push ok?
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Sunshine 1.6 and later says towelroot is not needed. Everything that comes up in a search is older info and pre 4.4.3.
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P7M8 said:
Am I rooted now that I've unlocked with s-off or do I have to do another step? Flashify says for root users. Thought I had one more step to acquire root.
I haven't rooted since my HTC Thunderbolt. It's been a while and I haven't kept up with things.
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If ur rooted it should work. Download root checker from play store. Run the app it will tell u if ur rooted. I didnt use sunshine to gain S-off. I'm sure there's a video out of a mac method
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holla420 said:
If ur rooted it should work. Download root checker from play store. Run the app it will tell u if ur rooted. I didnt use sunshine to gain S-off. I'm sure there's a video out of a mac method
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Good call root checker from the market will definitely let you know if you're rooted. Like I said you may have to download super user from the market. I couldn't imagine sunshine not rooting the device. But once again I didn't use that method either so I'm not a hundred percent sure how it works
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P7M8 said:
flyinj54 said:
Not sure I didn't use that sunshine method when I did mine there is a manual method that was free I used back then. I thought you had to install towel root first before you could use sunshine correct? If you installed towelroot and you are rooted you may have to download super user from the market so that way you can run Flashify and run your recovery image. When you run flashify does it ask you to grant root where you can push ok?
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Sunshine 1.6 and later says towelroot is not needed. Everything that comes up in a search is older info and pre 4.4.3.
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Looks like this tool kit would give you the ability to root through windows. Obviously you won't have to use the unlock or any of that since you're already done with that through sunshine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694925
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Just get a copy of fastboot for the MAC, there are copies floating around the web. Or you can just download the Android SDK, it will have adb and fastboot and they are both free. Then just open a terminal in mac. Browse to where the fastboot file is, copy the TWRP .img file to the same folder, and run ./fastboot flash recovery nameOfRecoveryFile (where nameOfRecoveryFile is the name of the .img TWRP file you downloaded). That will flash the device directly.

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Just get a copy of fastboot for the MAC, there are copies floating around the web. Or you can just download the Android SDK, it will have adb and fastboot and they are both free. Then just open a terminal in mac. Browse to where the fastboot file is, copy the TWRP .img file to the same folder, and run ./fastboot flash recovery nameOfRecoveryFile (where nameOfRecoveryFile is the name of the .img TWRP file you downloaded). That will flash the device directly.
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Adb is definitely a good thing to have and learn, I just want to say that as long as your rooted you can use flashify from the play store to flash recoveries on this phone, I do it all of the time. It's the fastest and easiest way.

Thanks for all the help guys. I'll check that out.

P7M8 said:
Thanks for all the help guys. I'll check that out.
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To get root after using Sunhine you need to flash SuperSU in recovery. So you have to get the recovery on your phone first and the only way is in fastboot.
Once you have fastboot set up there is no easier and safer way to flash recoveries and it gives you many options for trouble shooting to boot.
Invest some time to get fastboot working on your Mac. You'll thank yourself later if and when you run into some trouble. To have a working fastboot connection to your Android device is absolutely essential if you start flashing custom software IMHO.
GooManager is no longer supported for flashing TWRP and be careful with Flashify, TWRP manager and similar apps. People have managed to flash stuff to the wrong partition using apps like that. And that will not happen in fastboot....