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Galaxy S3 Root on Verizon

Hey all. Unfortunately, I can't post in the development forum because this is my seventh post. :crying: Anyways, I had a comment about the verizon root and hopefully somebody can either move this to that sticky or answer... Anyways...
I wanted to see what was done to the modified image to make sure nothing strange was put in it. I downloaded the 'orig' from fus, extracted the image, and ran a md5 check on all the files. I then downloaded your system.img file and ran a md5check on all the files. I found two files were added...
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330a331
> 65bd72996c68f289c5fa0b81f0874127 app/Superuser.apk
2007a2009
> d1a9de9724c662a50a9a128e48b1fb37 xbin/su
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When I tried to find the versions of those files and the md5 hashes, they don't match. Here's your version...
65bd72996c68f289c5fa0b81f0874127 app/Superuser.apk
d1a9de9724c662a50a9a128e48b1fb37 xbin/su
I then downloaded 'superuser' from http://androidsu.com/superuser/, which I'm assuming is the source. For the 3.1.3 version, I get this...
MD5 (system/app/Superuser.apk) = e0bc7b7284b68c9539b6ec6b306310e0
MD5 (system/bin/su) = 054c9a22d8900d50ce6172fd56bbf414
For the 3.2-RC2 version, I get this...
MD5 (system/app/Superuser.apk) = d0abb9413f712f2f7dd43ed47df6c2d8
MD5 (system/bin/su) = 96c672c1339da363232f42dd87b4a3cf
As you can see, the md5's are different which make me a little uneasy about it. I was wondering if anybody knew of the source for these. I think I just email'ed invisiblek the same thing, but don't know if it would get to him or not. Maybe somebody else knows the answer.
Thanks!

WTF?
Im confused, I see active topics saying the S3 hasn't got root yet due to the locked boot loader, I also see active topics saying it has been unlocked + rooted..

answer
OK, I still haven't got my s3, so I haven't tried it. But from what I read, you can flash a custom system.img and put su and supervisor.apk on it. This allows you to get 'root' on the device. Here's a reference...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756885

Verizon Failed on on Odin now stuck at SIII boot screen
wiz561 said:
OK, I still haven't got my s3, so I haven't tried it. But from what I read, you can flash a custom system.img and put su and supervisor.apk on it. This allows you to get 'root' on the device. Here's a reference...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756885
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Verizon Failed on on Odin now stuck at SIII boot screen
I tried the procedure with rooted.system.img and Odin 3.07 and it threw root Xmit Write fail. Then it just hung.
I pulled the battery and now it won't boot. I tried doing Vol Up + Home to do a hard reset to no avail.
I also tried Samsung-Updates.com-SCH-I535_VZW_1_20120705143513_fti2qg2lmf file through Odin with no success.
I've rooted phones in the past but never through this method.
I'm hoping I haven't bricked it.
I have a spare 16 GB card if I can recover something that way.
I can't reactivate my old Rezound because now the SIM card is invalid and they are two different sizes so I can't use the new one in the old phone.

1. Bootloader is [still] locked
2. Root has been achieved

Solved the problem. I tried a better micro usb cable and a different usb port.
Everything went great after that. I'm now rooted fully.
daffy113 said:
Verizon Failed on on Odin now stuck at SIII boot screen
I tried the procedure with rooted.system.img and Odin 3.07 and it threw root Xmit Write fail. Then it just hung.
I pulled the battery and now it won't boot. I tried doing Vol Up + Home to do a hard reset to no avail.
I also tried Samsung-Updates.com-SCH-I535_VZW_1_20120705143513_fti2qg2lmf file through Odin with no success.
I've rooted phones in the past but never through this method.
I'm hoping I haven't bricked it.
I have a spare 16 GB card if I can recover something that way.
I can't reactivate my old Rezound because now the SIM card is invalid and they are two different sizes so I can't use the new one in the old phone.
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The answer is that this type of question doesn't belong in the dev threads, but in the S3 Q&A forum. If MD5 doesn't match, then you have a bad download or bad copy, or the posted MD5 is incorrect.

Unable to Root VZW SG3
I have been unable to download the Samsung ADB interface driver for my phone. So I can't root using Debugs ADB root method. Is there something I need to do in order to get ADB installed for my device so it can recognize my phone?

luisdr007 said:
I have been unable to download the Samsung ADB interface driver for my phone. So I can't root using Debugs ADB root method. Is there something I need to do in order to get ADB installed for my device so it can recognize my phone?
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Download works in Droidstyles guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28530394&postcount=1

prdog1 said:
Download works in Droidstyles guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28530394&postcount=1
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thanks, but not sure what you mean. i've clicked on the link but not sure where to go. I see the section for windows OS, but not sure what to download.

luisdr007 said:
thanks, but not sure what you mean. i've clicked on the link but not sure where to go. I see the section for windows OS, but not sure what to download.
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Here is direct link from Samsung.
http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SCH-I535MBBVZW
Click see all downloads>software

prdog1 said:
Here is direct link from Samsung.
Click see all downloads>software
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thank you. i will uninstall the current drivers, reboot, and install these and see what happens.

prdog1 said:
Here is direct link from Samsung.
Click see all downloads>software
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I tried installing drivers again, but no avail. i keep getting "There was a problem installing this hardware, SAMSUNG Android ADB Interface. This device is not configured correctly. (code 1)" Not sure what else to do.

Did you reboot the PC

prdog1 said:
Did you reboot the PC
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I uninstalled, rebooted, and then installed new drivers, and still getting that error. I can't seem to figure out what the problem is. I also installed Kies, and SDK, and still can't get to work.

luisdr007 said:
I uninstalled, rebooted, and then installed new drivers, and still getting that error. I can't seem to figure out what the problem is. I also installed Kies, and SDK, and still can't get to work.
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Need to reboot PC after drivers are installed and make sure usb debug is turned on in phone settings.

prdog1 said:
Need to reboot PC after drivers are installed and make sure usb debug is turned on in phone settings.
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ok, I did not reboot after I installed drivers. USB debugging is checked on the phone. Let me reboot PC and I will keep you posted. thank you very much for you help with this. I'm not new to rooting, but I am new to the Samsung phones. I've had the DX for the last 2 years, and never had issues rooting or flashing ROMS.

prdog1 said:
Need to reboot PC after drivers are installed and make sure usb debug is turned on in phone settings.
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So I rebooted and I'm not getting the error. But adb is still not recognizing my device.

luisdr007 said:
So I rebooted and I'm not getting the error. But adb is still not recognizing my device.
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ADB shows mine as offline emulator.

HTCDev root Unlock issue

Hi,
Since ICS update I have been going insane with the speed of my phone, and today I saw my friends Desire HD running Jelly Bean and it was flying. So naturally I have spent the last 5 hours reading up on how to get it!
I'm an absolute noob with Android, this is my first android and I my other smart phones ran windows 5.5 and 6.5 so however buggy the new OS it can not beat them.
I am confused about a couple of things and I have found many many guides that go in circles. my HBOOTS 1.29
1. Do I need S-off or do I just need my device rooted?
I have found the following guides that seem the most effective:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
2. What is Flashing Firmware and why do I need to do it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472298
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377759
3. It seems the best ROM is this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1782009
Are there anything better?
I don't care about looks, I want the usual phone features, speed, GPS, better battery life and bluetooth connectivity to my external Pressure Variometer (I use it for Paragliding). I don't care about issues with Wifi!
Many Thanks and sorry for repeating previous posts at times

You have 2 options. 1.) S-OFF your device, following the guide you linked. It opens up the whole phone, so after that you can do whatever you would like to. (Recommended)
2.) Unlock your bootloader through HTCDEV.COM website. (If you choose this, you can still install custom roms, but are unable to flash firmware/radio. For more info how to install custom roms with s-on see HERE)
Flashing the newest firmware is "always" an extra. They all come with stability/performance/radio... enhancement. ICS firmwares are 3.32 or 3.33. Whichever you have installed on your device, you are good to go as all recent ICS and Jelly Bean roms are working under both firmware. Some of them recommend 3.33 but are still working on 3.32. As far as I know 3.33 comes with newer radio...?
Rom-wise... It is really up to you what you are looking for and what you expect from your phone. Have a look around in the development section, there are plenty of custom roms/kernel about, either it is aosp/cm or sense based roms. They are all excellent and come with amazing support.
Have fun and good luck! :good:
edit: Have a look HERE too for some more info!

S-on/off
Is it possible to install a ROM on the phone with S-on and on the new rom later turn S-off if required. As I mentioned I'm new so I want to do one step at a time.

kapateh said:
Is it possible to install a ROM on the phone with S-on and on the new rom later turn S-off if required. As I mentioned I'm new so I want to do one step at a time.
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in order to S-OFF you must have rooted stock rom
it is mentioned also in S-OFF guide

HTC Sync issue
Hi,
I have just tried to get started on the process of rooting from HTCDev however my phone is unable to connect to my PC. (not a great start I know )
I have installed HTC sync however it can not connect to my PC either. Would resetting my phone to factory settings sort the issue?
Many Thanks

kapateh said:
Hi,
I have just tried to get started on the process of rooting from HTCDev however my phone is unable to connect to my PC. (not a great start I know )
I have installed HTC sync however it can not connect to my PC either. Would resetting my phone to factory settings sort the issue?
Many Thanks
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Hi,
You do not need to do anything to your phone.
You need to have the correct drivers on your PC.
If you are on a windows 7 or 8 then use THESE DRIVERS
Did you restart your PC after installing HTCSync?

kapateh said:
3. It seems the best ROM is this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1782009
Are there anything better?
Many Thanks and sorry for repeating previous posts at times
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I think u should try this one..and leave ur friends 4.1.2 behind and came up with 4.2.1..hehehe :laugh:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2115520

issue
malybru said:
Hi,
You do not need to do anything to your phone.
You need to have the correct drivers on your PC.
If you are on a windows 7 or 8 then use THESE DRIVERS
Did you restart your PC after installing HTCSync?
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Thanks for the email, but do you have the 32 bit drivers?
I have also restarted my PC

kapateh said:
Thanks for the email, but do you have the 32 bit drivers?
I have also restarted my PC
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Hi,
Sorry,no,I do not have 32 bit drivers.
Did your pc recognize your phone after the reboot?

kapateh said:
Thanks for the email, but do you have the 32 bit drivers?
I have also restarted my PC
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try universal naked drivers...these will surely solve your problem.. just open the device manager and select driver location..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998650

HTCDev
Hi, Thanks for the help.
I have uninstalled HTC sync and installed the naked drivers. I have been following the HTC Root, when I run the command "fastboot oem get_identifier_token" in fast boot, it displays 'waiting for devices'. How long do you normally have to wait for the token?
Many Thanks

connection problem remains
kapateh said:
Hi, Thanks for the help.
I have uninstalled HTC sync and installed the naked drivers. I have been following the HTC Root, when I run the command "fastboot oem get_identifier_token" in fast boot, it displays 'waiting for devices'. How long do you normally have to wait for the token?
Many Thanks
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Hi, I just installed HTC Sync however my phone still fails to connect.
any more solutions?

kapateh said:
Hi, I just installed HTC Sync however my phone still fails to connect.
any more solutions?
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Hi,
Make sure you are not using a USB hub or USB 3.0 connection.
Try different USB ports.(front and back)
Try a different PC/laptop.

connection problem remains
malybru said:
Hi,
Make sure you are not using a USB hub or USB 3.0 connection.
Try different USB ports.(front and back)
Try a different PC/laptop.
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I tried all of the above (last one both on win 7), still no connection

kapateh said:
I tried all of the above (last one both on win 7), still no connection
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did you enable usb debugging mode from settings?

Debugging
rzr86 said:
did you enable usb debugging mode from settings?
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No, it automatically enables. Even when I disable it and try syncing, it enables by itself, with a notice of course.

kapateh said:
No, it automatically enables. Even when I disable it and try syncing, it enables by itself, with a notice of course.
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r u using fastboot through sdk...or alone...means only fastboot.exe and adb.exe and some other dll files instead of sdk...if that...than open ur system properties...click advanced system setting..click environment variables..in list select path..and edit..add ur fastboot.exe path there if its not present...just like that..."C:\fastboot\fastboot.exe;"(without quotation marks)..ur problem 'll be solved

Problem still there
Jawwad.John said:
r u using fastboot through sdk...or alone...means only fastboot.exe and adb.exe and some other dll files instead of sdk...if that...than open ur system properties...click advanced system setting..click environment variables..in list select path..and edit..add ur fastboot.exe path there if its not present...just like that..."C:\fastboot\fastboot.exe;"(without quotation marks)..ur problem 'll be solved
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Problem still persists, waiting for device.
Also I have installed MyPhoneExplorer which can sync from my phone.

kapateh said:
Problem still persists, waiting for device.
Also I have installed MyPhoneExplorer which can sync from my phone.
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Problem is not about htc sync or other software...Follow the steps...fastboot works even without adb or others..personally tried on senation and atrix..
1)Install drivers (naked)..check in device manager..it ll show htc device...
2)Download fastboot..and place it on any drive where u can access easily...file attached..
3)Set Path if already not...snap attached..
4)Trun off ur device and boot into hboot...select fastboot and it 'll show bootloader and other options...
5)attach ur device now...and start with start here.bat file..
6)if not worked..then run above file as admin or try to restart ur pc..

whoohoo
Jawwad.John said:
Problem is not about htc sync or other software...Follow the steps...fastboot works even without adb or others..personally tried on senation and atrix..
1)Install drivers (naked)..check in device manager..it ll show htc device...
2)Download fastboot..and place it on any drive where u can access easily...file attached..
3)Set Path if already not...snap attached..
4)Trun off ur device and boot into hboot...select fastboot and it 'll show bootloader and other options...
5)attach ur device now...and start with start here.bat file..
6)if not worked..then run above file as admin or try to restart ur pc..
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Great, thank you that seemed to have worked I'm going to now proceed with S-off and ROM installation. Will undoubtedly re-post again.
Just one more question, Do I need to delete/format the files off my SD card or not, I have backed up anything of value.
Also the network is not unlocked, would the network be unlocked with a new ROM?

Rootkit Xperia L (15.3.A.1.17) [1-Click Root for locked bootloader]

The New update breaks all previous known methods for rooting including brinly's. fortunately this still works.
i have included the correct file with ADB in the clean zip attached. This is not my work and all thanks must be forwarded to Bin4ry.
For those running linux please refer to this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59829401&postcount=206
Thanks to Macsek.
Prerequisites:
1.)USB debugging should be ON [Enable Developer mode by tapping on build no. 7 times]
2.)Unkown sources must be selected in Security.
3)phone should be connected to PC.
4.)adb drivers must be installed.
if i helped you , i would appreciate a thanks.

mitulvohra said:
The New update breaks all previous known methods for rooting including brinly's. fortunately this still works.
i have included the correct file with adb in the clean zip attached. This is not my work and all thanks must be forwarded to キューブキューブ @ cubeundcube.
prerequisites:
1.)usb debugging should be ON
2.)unknown sources must be selected
3)phone should be connected to PC
4.)adb drivers must be installed.
if i helped you , i would appreciate a thanks.
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is it working without any problems?

Ambi007 said:
is it working without any problems?
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yup.. 1 click root for locked bootloaders.

I am specifically asking about the reboot problem when modifying system partition.
is this fully roots the device?

Ambi007 said:
I am specifically asking about the reboot problem when modifying system partition.
is this fully roots the device?
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and that's what i am telling you..it works perfectly..system partition modification works. no reboots.

:good: thx

Is it free of malware?

Works. Thx :good:

nahatructo said:
Is it free of malware?
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yup its a clean script which installs superuser.

Working great bro! Thanks! It1s my day now!! New firmware and a rootkit for it! Lets try a cwm then....
:laugh::highfive::fingers-crossed:
Yipíííí!!! It can enter in cwm!!!! GREAT DAY!! THANKS for EVERYONE!

mitulvohra said:
yup its a clean script which installs superuser.
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So, no problems like in vroot? great! Gonna try it now.

nahatructo said:
So, no problems like in vroot? great! Gonna try it now.
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go ahead bro ..this script is verified and doesn't include malware.

Works great, thanks. No issues.

works
mitulvohra said:
The New update breaks all previous known methods for rooting including brinly's. fortunately this still works.
i have included the correct file with adb in the clean zip attached. This is not my work and all thanks must be forwarded to キューブキューブ @ cubeundcube.
prerequisites:
1.)usb debugging should be ON
2.)unknown sources must be selected
3)phone should be connected to PC
4.)adb drivers must be installed.
if i helped you , i would appreciate a thanks.
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Thanks m8 it works great:angel::good:

Didn't work with me, show this error:

joaovitor2763 said:
Didn't work with me, show this error:
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Do you have any other devices connected to your computer? like flash drives or other phone or anything o_o

Joel16 said:
Do you have any other devices connected to your computer? like flash drives or other phone or anything o_o
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Nothing, not even a CD or head phones, I've tried to unplug even the power cable.

joaovitor2763 said:
Nothing, not even a CD or head phones, I've tried to unplug even the power cable.
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hmm well I haven't tried this method myself so I'm not sure as yet ;p
Are you sure you've installed ADB drivers correctly ?
And also don't forget to enable USB debugging.

joaovitor2763 said:
Didn't work with me, show this error:
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For everyone getting this error, replace the adb files with the ones in this zip.

Works very good.Thanks!
C2105 - DE FW!

technology improvements

going from a htc sense from cricket to a samsung galaxy s4 now having a lg g2 manually upgrading to kitkat there major improvments but learning all over again trying to root my phone i have now and losing hope in that

timm2007 said:
going from a htc sense from cricket to a samsung galaxy s4 now having a lg g2 manually upgrading to kitkat there major improvments but learning all over again trying to root my phone i have now and losing hope in that
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887
This should help you root your G2.

ioroot
jp0555 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448887
This should help you root your G2.
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ive tried ioroot10 and iroot25 im not sure why is isnt working like it should

timm2007 said:
ive tried ioroot10 and iroot25 im not sure why is isnt working like it should
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Do you have all the right drivers installed? What carrier are you on?

jp0555 said:
Do you have all the right drivers installed? What carrier are you on?
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i downloaded the drivers from lg using pc driver to pc download from my phone i am with t mobile

timm2007 said:
i downloaded the drivers from lg using pc driver to pc download from my phone i am with t mobile
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Do you have adb drivers installed?

jp0555 said:
Do you have adb drivers installed?
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this is a much more advanced phone lol where do i get the adb drivers

timm2007 said:
this is a much more advanced phone lol where do i get the adb drivers
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Adb is actually pretty basic and you can get it by downloading the android SDK or a simple program like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790

jp0555 said:
Adb is actually pretty basic and you can get it by downloading the android SDK or a simple program like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
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minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.1.3_setup.exe that is what i had just installed i am installing adt bundle windows zip right now

timm2007 said:
minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.1.3_setup.exe that is what i had just installed i am installing adt bundle windows zip right now
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OK. Open the adb program then type adb devices with your g2 plugged in and on with USB debugging enabled.

jp0555 said:
OK. Open the adb program then type adb devices with your g2 plugged in and on with USB debugging enabled.
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i still dont get the adb devices when its just my phone ? its all enternal no external memory

timm2007 said:
i still dont get the adb devices when its just my phone ? its all enternal no external memory
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OK. Unplug your phone then plug it back in and you should see something like USB connection, choose charge only. If you haven't enabled developer options yet do so by going into settings, then About phone, software info, then tap on Build number like 7 times. After that go back into settings then development options then enable USB debugging and you should pretty much be set.

is kit kat 4.4 on the lg g2 even able be given root access the dev options is activated and usb is debugging and is now on charging only i have used poot one click root kingo rescue root zroot and none worked is so odd

timm2007 said:
is kit kat 4.4 on the lg g2 even able be given root access the dev options is activated and usb is debugging and is now on charging only i have used poot one click root kingo rescue root zroot and none worked is so odd
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Yes ioroot updated today with iorooot25 for KitKat. Not sure if it works as Verizon is still on jelly bean. Those root methods that are made for like every device (like kingo,etc) never seem to work these days.

okay i only entered adb device into
cmd exe using miminal adb and fast boot and this popped up
01f2b4de9c1561d6 device

timm2007 said:
okay i only entered adb device into
cmd exe using miminal adb and fast boot and this popped up
01f2b4de9c1561d6 device
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So adb, your PC, sees your phone. Try ioroot again and make sure it is the latest one.

email me to make it better for contact ? timm5200 its a g mail

timm2007 said:
email me to make it better for contact ? timm5200 its a g mail
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You should pm Autoprime since he made ioroot. I only know how to root the Verizon g2.

okay will do thank you for all your help since it still wont root sighs

timm2007 said:
okay will do thank you for all your help since it still wont root sighs
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Your welcome, sorry I couldn't help you figure it out, good luck with getting root.
If you feel that I helped you, don't forget to click the thanks button(you don't have to)

ADB / Fastboot / Driver problem

Hey guys,
I am pretty new to the rooting stuff on the Nexus.
I read the sticky threat from rootSU (http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527) and followed his description. So I installed ADB and fastboot through the "15 sec. installer" (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979).
So fast so good, everything went fine. But as I tried to "check" if ADB and fastboot are recognizing my device with the command "adb devices" and "fastboot devices" in cmd, I got some strange output (look at the picture).
How can it be that ADB "sees" my device and fastboot not? What I did wrong there?
(I didn't installed the drivers with the 15 sec tool; when I plugged in my device to the computer, it downloaded the drivers itself)
Any help would be very appreciated!

Follow the next step on my thread and install the naked drivers

Okay thank you!
I'll try it tonight and report back.
I also thought of a problem with the drivers, but I thought that I messed up with installing ADB and fastboot somehow, because ADB could recognize my device.
One question again: When I uninstall the Nexus 5 drivers and I reconnect my phone to the pc, it download the driver itself.. How can I stop that to install the naked drivers?

Blackbox421 said:
Okay thank you!
I'll try it tonight and report back.
I also thought of a problem with the drivers, but I thought that I messed up with installing ADB and fastboot somehow, because ADB could recognize my device.
One question again: When I uninstall the Nexus 5 drivers and I reconnect my phone to the pc, it download the driver itself.. How can I stop that to install the naked drivers?
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Remember - adb ONLY works when Android is booted up or you're in recovery, fastboot ONLY works when you're in the bootloader

EddyOS said:
Remember - adb ONLY works when Android is booted up or you're in recovery, fastboot ONLY works when you're in the bootloader
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Damn, thats it! I am so dumb! I don't know how I could forget that.. I read it some hours ago.
After I went into bootloader mode, fastboot recognized my device!
Thanks a lot guys, now I can go to the next step to root my device! =)
Btw.. another question, which is offtopic - does it makes a difference to root KitKat or Lollipop? I guess the guides around here are all made for KitKat and I don't want to mess up. :/ Thx!

Blackbox421 said:
Damn, thats it! I am so dumb! I don't know how I could forget that.. I read it some hours ago.
After I went into bootloader mode, fastboot recognized my device!
Thanks a lot guys, now I can go to the next step to root my device! =)
Btw.. another question, which is offtopic - does it makes a difference to root KitKat or Lollipop? I guess the guides around here are all made for KitKat and I don't want to mess up. :/ Thx!
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@rootSU has posted some new guides on rooting Lollipop, so best read his threads in the General section

To root Lollipop you have to use Chainfire Auto Root. There is extra security in Lollipop that keeps the old root method from KitKat from working.

Oh I see..thats annoying. But thank you for your answers! I guess I'll read those threads. =)
Btw.. Can you guys tell me if I understood everything..:
To go back to the official 4.4.4., I don't have to root my device, right? I "only" have to unlock my bootloader and flash the official factory image through fastboot. And afterwards I could root my device using the guides around here on xda.

Blackbox421 said:
Oh I see..thats annoying. But thank you for your answers! I guess I'll read those threads. =)
Btw.. Can you guys tell me if I understood everything..:
To go back to the official 4.4.4., I don't have to root my device, right? I "only" have to unlock my bootloader and flash the official factory image through fastboot. And afterwards I could root my device using the guides around here on xda.
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That's correct!

EddyOS said:
That's correct!
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Oh, actually thats all I wanted! =)
On my old Samsung Galaxy Ace you had to root your device first, before you even could install another stock rom, thats why I thought it would be the same for the Nexus 5.
Thanks alot, I'll save my data on my PC now and start with the "downgrading"!

Blackbox421 said:
Oh, actually thats all I wanted! =)
On my old Samsung Galaxy Ace you had to root your device first, before you even could install another stock rom, thats why I thought it would be the same for the Nexus 5.
Thanks alot, I'll save my data on my PC now and start with the "downgrading"!
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It's all very easy with a Nexus device

EddyOS said:
It's all very easy with a Nexus device
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Yeah I think I got it now. I unlocked my bootloader and flashed the official 4.4.4. factory image from the google developers website. Afterwards I booted into the stock recovery and wiped data/factory reset and reboot. Everything is fine now!
Thank you for your help! Learned a lot of basic understandings.

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To root Lollipop you have to use Chainfire Auto Root. There is extra security in Lollipop that keeps the old root method from KitKat from working.
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There are multiple methods. Cf auto root is just one of them.
I documented all methods in general. There's a link to my thread from "sticky roll-up in general

rootSU said:
There are multiple methods. Cf auto root is just one of them.
I documented all methods in general. There's a link to my thread from "sticky roll-up in general
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Huh, I thought the methods from your thread would be only for KitKat

Blackbox421 said:
Huh, I thought the methods from your thread would be only for KitKat
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I usualy root my Nexus by booting into a custom recovery (TWRP), flash the latest superSU.zip and any mod i want and reboot/done That way i keep my stock recovery.