**WARNING: BY ROOTING YOUR PHONE AND FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THIS OPERATION**
This guide is intended to prevent some adventurous new Galaxy S 4 owner from bricking their brand new phone
DO THIS BEFORE CONNECTING YOUR PHONE TO YOUR COMPUTER FOR THE FIRST TIME
This is also the future home of the collection of kernels, ROMs, Mods, etc that will be in development in the near future (hopefully).
Adam Outler and crew are currently trying to unlock the AT&T Galaxy S 4 bootloader. Please go to their thread and show their THANKS buttons some love.
HOWEVER, DO NOT POST IN THIS THREAD UNLESS YOU ARE CONTRIBUTING TO THEIR R&D!!
READ "The rules" IN THE OP
This method of root was exploited by djrbliss. Please visit the original thread and thank him by any means you see fit.
This is not done through download mode or recovery, so don't worry about any button combos. The phone just needs to powered on and running the way you would normally use it.
First things first. You should begin downloading the files you'll need later on.
Download the latest Samsung USB Drivers and the Root Exploit Executable
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Begin installing the Samsung USB Drivers.
It can appear that the installer program isn't doing anything for a while so just be patient.
When the motochopper.zip file finishes downloading
right-click on it and select Extract All...
I usually just leave it at the default location and click Extract
It should finish this fairly quickly. When it does finish, open the motochopper folder in the resulting window. You can now ignore this window until you need it later.
For the sake of efficient use of time, while the drivers are being installed and motochopper.zip is being extracted, you should turn your attention to the phone itself. It needs to be prepared for being connected to your computer for the first time.
USB debugging within Developer options needs to be enabled to use this exploit. There are some that would say that if you don't know how to do this, you shouldn't be in the development forums. To them I say, "Everyone had to learn from somewhere. WHY NOT HERE??" :laugh:
To enable Developer options, open Settings and click on the "More" tab, then "About device". Mine shows where Developer options will be after doing this.
Near the bottom is an entry called "Build number", click on it repeatedly (7 times) until a toast pops up telling you that developer mode is on.
Press the back softkey and click on "Developer options". If you don't see it, you didn't click the "Build number" enough times.
DO NOT CHANGE ANY ENTRIES IN THIS SECTION WITHOUT KNOWING WHAT THEY DO FIRST!!
Click on USB debugging
click OK on the "Allow USB debugging" window that pops up.
When the Samsung USB Drivers are finished installing, connect the phone to your computer using the USB cable that came with your phone. Windows Update should start looking for software for your phone immediately as indicated by the popup window that appears at the bottom-right of your screen when you have your phone connected to the computer. You can click on this window to watch it's progress, or simply wait for the next one telling you that your device is ready to use.
After you see this dialog, go back to the folder that opened when you extracted motochopper.zip and double-click on the file named run.bat
and click Run on the dialog window that pops up.
when the command line window appears, press enter to begin rooting your phone.
A dialog window will appear on your phone asking you for permission to let ADB execute commands. Click OK.
when the rooting process finishes, press enter to reboot the phone and close the command line window.
**YOUR PHONE IS NOW ROOTED AND YOU CAN USE APPS THAT REQUIRE ROOT**
reserving this post. Is the sharing feature on Google Docs not compatible with the IMG tag on this forum?
no offense but the OG thread does a good job of explaining it i dont see the need for this one? so im not sure what the intentions are?
howtomen said:
no offense but the OG thread does a good job of explaining it i dont see the need for this one? so im not sure what the intentions are?
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Agreed - except for "enabling Developer options and USB Debugging" which I thought might be good in the OP of the "real" thread (and frankly is not called out well in this OP), this doesn't seem to add anything.
No need to clutter the Development thread with guides, thats what General is for. I'm sure this will help someone but its still in the wrong section unless you have a kernel or rom to post.
Thread moved, post in accordance with XDA rules, thanks and enjoy the new phone.
I posted it here because this is where people trying to root their phone will look. Thanks for the kind words of encouragement. It makes the 6+ hours I spent on it all worth it, even after none of my screenshots showed for some reason.
kevnuke said:
I posted it here because this is where people trying to root their phone will look. Thanks for the kind words of encouragement. It makes the 6+ hours I spent on it all worth it, even after none of my screenshots showed for some reason.
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dude 6 hours on a guide with screenshots? chillax we were just saying u went above and beyond to provide info that is simply already there... and people should look at all forums for a root method. also... no way this should take 6+ hours man dont trip
howtomen said:
dude 6 hours on a guide with screenshots? chillax we were just saying u went above and beyond to provide info that is simply already there... and people should look at all forums for a root method. also... no way this should take 6+ hours man dont trip
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Thanks for the clarification. This is my first guide and I had to figure things out as I went. Any idea why the pictures didn't work? I used the IMG tag.
Swyped from the 4th Galaxy on XDA Premium
kevnuke said:
Thanks for the clarification. This is my first guide and I had to figure things out as I went. Any idea why the pictures didn't work? I used the IMG tag.
Swyped from the 4th Galaxy on XDA Premium
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your images didnt show because you used Google to share them, you need the direct image URL and google wont give you that. Try image shack or something like that. its what i use when hosting images.
XsMagical said:
your images didnt show because you used Google to share them, you need the direct image URL and google wont give you that. Try image shack or something like that. its what i use when hosting images.
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Thanks I'll fix it tomorrow after work.
EDIT: Links updated last night.
Swyped from the 4th Galaxy on XDA Premium
Good evening,
I have been trying to room my AT&T i337 for 3 days now and have failed every time. I have enabled developer but NEVER get the popup on my phone to approve ADB connection. The motochopper script fails each time. Is there something I am missing? This is getting to be a problem because I need to be able to run WIFI Tether for work.... Help!
fsimmler said:
Good evening,
I have been trying to room my AT&T i337 for 3 days now and have failed every time. I have enabled developer but NEVER get the popup on my phone to approve ADB connection. The motochopper script fails each time. Is there something I am missing? This is getting to be a problem because I need to be able to run WIFI Tether for work.... Help!
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Are you using a new or known good cable? Try re downlooading the zip.
Make sure you extracted the zip. Remove and reinstall device drivers.
Have you tried foxfi in the playstore?
I'm not rooted and it works for me?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
Well... Yes, I have tried them all, and some.
sptrsn said:
Are you using a new or known good cable? Try re downlooading the zip.
Make sure you extracted the zip. Remove and reinstall device drivers.
Have you tried foxfi in the playstore?
I'm not rooted and it works for me?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
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Thank you for the fast response. I am using the USB that came with the phone. I have tried multiple USB ports on my computer and have gotten the Motochopper file from 3 different locations. I have downloaded the USB driver from Samsung twice and installed. I even tried 2 different computers. I am at wits end....
I wrote Foxfi to see if this phone is compatible and hope they respond shortly.
Thanks,
Fred
Fixed missing ADB connection
Wow, I seemed to have fixed the problem myself by chance. I executed the adb.exe file in the Motochopper folder as a stand alone (a few times in fact) and the next time I connected my phone I got the pop-up to accept and was able to root it! In all the posts I have read, not once has anyone mentioned this. Wow, rooted at last! Thanks! :laugh:
fsimmler said:
Wow, I seemed to have fixed the problem myself by chance. I executed the adb.exe file in the Motochopper folder as a stand alone (a few times in fact) and the next time I connected my phone I got the pop-up to accept and was able to root it! In all the posts I have read, not once has anyone mentioned this. Wow, rooted at last! Thanks! :laugh:
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In the attempts before that, did the command line window even open when you tried to run the batch file?
EDIT: Typo
Swyped from the 4th Galaxy on XDA Premium
Something that neither root guide mentions in the OP is that you might also need to disable "Verify apps via USB." It was disabled the first time I rooted, but it was enabled after I did a factory reset and rooted again. If root is failing, see if that option is checked and uncheck it if it is.
Can't attach or post a link, yet, or I'd include a an actual link to a screenshot. URL here: i.imgur.com/Ord8xxj.png
fsimmler said:
Wow, I seemed to have fixed the problem myself by chance. I executed the adb.exe file in the Motochopper folder as a stand alone (a few times in fact) and the next time I connected my phone I got the pop-up to accept and was able to root it! In all the posts I have read, not once has anyone mentioned this. Wow, rooted at last! Thanks! :laugh:
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now that you are rooted...what is your next move? just out of curiosity.
TheAxman said:
now that you are rooted...what is your next move? just out of curiosity.
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People usually install Titanium Backup next and use it to remove bloatware.
Swyped from the 4th Galaxy on XDA Premium.
kevnuke said:
Thanks for the clarification. This is my first guide and I had to figure things out as I went. Any idea why the pictures didn't work? I used the IMG tag.
Swyped from the 4th Galaxy on XDA Premium
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succesfully
Related
I've searched everywhere and can't find anything on the sprint SPH-P500.
Does anyone know of any guides out there? I don't want to risk bricking it with a root from another model number. Thanks for all your hard work guys.much appreciated!
Do you have your stock rom? If you do, try rom for GT-5100 but you will not have 4G capability...
And if it don't work, you go in download mode and then restore your old stock rom thank to odin!
I guess everyone has forgotten about our tablet
I've never done anything on the coding side. But if someone could give me some guidance, I'd be willing to attempt to port some of the greatness that all of the other tablets are getting.
Its a great undertaking. I do website development and have linux experience and would rater not touch rom development. I have been interested though.
As far as the gt builds, i can give that a try. I dont have 4g in my area anyways,. Ill just have to become comfortable with odin before i do anything. Thanks!
Has there been any update on this? Looked around and doesn't look like there is even a developer working on it.
I can't even find the stock firmware for the SPH-P500.05 to download. I'm about to see if a sprint store will give me the file so I can start experimenting. If someone has a link to the stock firmware for this device it would be great. Maybe I'll get my hands dirty and make a few attempts and maybe get a guide going.
FluffyMittens said:
Has there been any update on this? Looked around and doesn't look like there is even a developer working on it.
I can't even find the stock firmware for the SPH-P500.05 to download. I'm about to see if a sprint store will give me the file so I can start experimenting. If someone has a link to the stock firmware for this device it would be great. Maybe I'll get my hands dirty and make a few attempts and maybe get a guide going.
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Any luck? I'm dying to root this thing.
FluffyMittens said:
Has there been any update on this? Looked around and doesn't look like there is even a developer working on it.
I can't even find the stock firmware for the SPH-P500.05 to download. I'm about to see if a sprint store will give me the file so I can start experimenting. If someone has a link to the stock firmware for this device it would be great. Maybe I'll get my hands dirty and make a few attempts and maybe get a guide going.
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I understand that CVE-2013-2094 has been ported to work (escalate to r00t) on Android devices. I don't know if this model has "performance events" turned on but, if so, could this be an opportunity to get # on our tablets?
Also, I have a way to kick off processes as system. Could that help us?
buford said:
I understand that CVE-2013-2094 has been ported to work (escalate to r00t) on Android devices. I don't know if this model has "performance events" turned on but, if so, could this be an opportunity to get # on our tablets?
Also, I have a way to kick off processes as system. Could that help us?
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I need to subscribe to this thread. Sorry about the delay. I have been playing with the idea of flashing the GT-5100 firmware, but there is no way back to stock if things go bad. I think I'm going to be more proactive and talk with the local Sprint store to see if I can get that firmware / bin from them. The fact that the development community for this device is so dead is a bit eerie.
FluffyMittens said:
I need to subscribe to this thread. Sorry about the delay. I have been playing with the idea of flashing the GT-5100 firmware, but there is no way back to stock if things go bad. I think I'm going to be more proactive and talk with the local Sprint store to see if I can get that firmware / bin from them. The fact that the development community for this device is so dead is a bit eerie.
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I sent you a couple PMs with more information. Not sure if they actually got to you.
Long search but - Cydia Impactor will take care of root for that Tab 2! Just follow that up adding busybox and all of the other root goodness!
Thanks Jay!!!
Instructions: Just Run it!
MrDavis
MrDavis said:
Long search but - Cydia Impactor will take care of root for that Tab 2! Just follow that up adding busybox and all of the other root goodness!
Thanks Jay!!!
Instructions: Just Run it!
MrDavis
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Great. Any more information on this? Links?
More info
Sure! Google search 'cydia impactor' and pick the first link. That is just about as technical has I can make it
MrDavis said:
Sure! Google search 'cydia impactor' and pick the first link. That is just about as technical has I can make it
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Haha, sorry about that. I will test it tonight. Maybe write up a script to automate this. Thank you so much for sharing this information.
FluffyMittens said:
Haha, sorry about that. I will test it tonight. Maybe write up a script to automate this. Thank you so much for sharing this information.
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Use cydia installer to root then use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2101044&highlight=sprint to get cwm
sph-p500 Rooted!
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Sure! Google search 'cydia impactor' and pick the first link. That is just about as technical has I can make it
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I can also confirm cydia impactor works and is really as easy as downloading to pc run impactor hit startband it installsnsuper su right to the root of the tablet after that I have been able to successfully install (titanium, busybox, , link2sd, rom manager) and they all have root access
I have also been able to download mobile terminal and at $ prompt put in (su) and # should show letting you know you now have root access
after that I have also been able to change the default storage to ext2 by using. pm set-install-location 2, from # prompt and using link2sd to move apps 2 extsdcard for those of you that have an 8 gigger like I do I hope this helps im still alittle new to android
Any custom roms found for this tablet? I googled and I could only find rooting method but no custom roms (e.g. kitkat) for this tablet. Can the P5100 ones be used instead? I don't need the 4G service.
cydia impactor isnt recognizing the device. usb drivers fully installed and all that... kinda weird
nevermind. it worked!!! now i just need to install recovery and find a darn ROM LoL
I just received my Sprint SPH-500, and wouldn't have known it's a nonstandard Galaxy Tab 2 variant without this thread. I rooted mine with Towelroot, so I still have a locked bootloader, but full root access. AFAIK, my flash counter hasn't been triggered.
Here;s a screen capture of my downloading screen. It shows I haven't done a custom binary download (what triggers the flash counter), and I'm not running a custom binary, as I'm running the Samsung Official binary. But it does show my system status is custom..
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I should have progress to report on moving apps to my external sdcard and second partition soon.
After experimenting with Link2SD for more than a week, I gave up on it. It's just too unstable to be a daily driver. I only have the 8 GB model, and run several large data astronomy and birding apps, They left me with 800 MB free RAM on my internal SD storage, and I still had other apps to install.
Link2SD put apks, Dalvik-cache, and lib files on the second partition of my external SDCard, but lost the links a reboot or two later. It claimed to move 1.8 GB of files, but showed 14 GB of RAM used on my second partition. It lost user and system apps that were linked, unlinked, and lost, for instance, the Google Play Store Services.
I ended up using a symlinking app called Foldermount, similar to the old (unsupported) Directory Bind app. It stores data folders on my external SDCard, and symlinks them so my astronomy and birding apps think they're still stored on the internal SDCard. I've got all my apps installed, and still have nearly 3 GB internal SDCard RAM free.
Post 1 - Information
Post 2 - Downloads and Release / Change Information
Post 3 - Bugs, Future Additions to the GUI, FAQ
I would like to add for those that like my toolkit, PLEASE DO NOT POST IT ELSEWHERE WITHOUT MY PERMISSION!
I have seen multiple sites who copy and paste my work to their site! If I do not approve of it, then do not do it! it will discourage me from adding updates since it is being used for their own benefits!
tl;dr.
If you post my work without permission, don't expect updates!
I created an easy to use GUI program for the HTC Amaze and I decided to make one for the Nexus 7 2013 Model. I spent a good over 10+ hours to learn how to script, watch videos on how to do it, working on it during school when I should have been listening lol and all that fun stuff. I am going to fix it and up and add more updates to it. You CAN place requests and I will try to fulfill it!
If this helped you out, Please press the thanks button and if you want, you can always donate!
FEATURES
- Install ADB Drivers
- Enter Bootloader (after it enters into bootloader, press the power button to enter Fastboot) REMOVED. No longer necessary.
- Unlock Bootloader (Must place Unlock_code.bin in the folder)
- Install Recoveries
User Provided Recoveries
TWRP WiFi
TWRP LTE
Kernels
User provided kernels
- Link to this thread
- Link to PM me if you need a phone unlocked
- Link to the Nexus 7 2013 Development thread
- Boot Into Recovery/Bootloader/Phone
- Flash kernel/recovery/RUU zip
- APK Batch Installer (Credits to hamsteyr)
- Donate to me (Hasoon2000) -> Donating to yours truly for putting time into this!
Here is a screenshot.
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How To Use. THIS IS FOR THE PC ONLY. No plans ever for Mac or Linux. Sorry.
1. Download the toolkit DO NOT RENAME THE FOLDER
2. Download Winrar from here. Install it after you download it
3. Extract the folder anywhere.
4. Run the program.
Credits
- The guys at the AutoIT help forum that helped me learn how to make the script!
- Devs for making us ROMS!
- The community for being awesome!
- To everyone else I may have forgotten!
*DISCLAIMER*
I take no responsibility for any fault or damage caused by any procedures within this guide. No warranties of any kind are given.
DONATIONS
Downloads
Mod edit: Download links removed
Changes
V1.0 Released! 7-30-2013
- Initial Release
v1.0.1 Released! 7-31-2013
- Updated ADB/Fastboot so the toolkit should now work with the device.
- Added more info to the message box. If you don't flash a ROM, you MUST do a factory reset within the custom recovery, or else the device will be soft bricked!
Bugs
- Directory has to have one word.
Ex:
Will Work. This will solve any issues if the buttons don't work when you press them.
C:\Users\John\Dropbox\Phones\Amaze_All-In-One_Kit_V2.4
C:\Users\John_Smith\Dropbox\Phones\Amaze_All-In-One_Kit_V2.4
Will NOT work. Your directory will look something like this and buttons won't work when you press it.
C:\Users\John Smith\Dropbox\Phones\Amaze_All-In-One_Kit_V2.4
If you have 2 words, put the folder in Drive C:
Ex. This will solve any issues if the buttons don't work when you press them.
C:\Amaze_All-In-One_Kit_V2.4
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Looking to add in the future
- Kernels
- More recoveries
- Makes Requests!!!
FAQs
Q - Why Did you make this?
A - To make life easier
Q - You are limited on features. Why?
A- You can always make a request!
Q - Will this work on other devices?
A - Only the fastboot commands, HTC Dev unlock (device specific) and the HTC drivers. Toolkit is made for the specific device.
Q - Will you support more devices in the future?
A - If people REALLY want, I can make it happen. I just don't want to make anything that nobody would use.
Q - Awesome! Can I make a donation?
A - Of course! Do not feel obligated though. If you would like to make a donation, you can click the button on my toolkit or under my username.
This is my first time supporting a non-HTC device. This should work perfectly fine, but let me know. I never owned a Nexus and I will do my best to make this compatible!
You are a gentleman and a scholar.
I'll give this a shot since the other Guide isn't working for me.
Edit: Yeah I cannot, no matter what I try, get my Nexus 7 drivers installed correctly. Odd.
Maroon Mushroom said:
You are a gentleman and a scholar.
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Thank you sir
Chadneu said:
I'll give this a shot since the other Guide isn't working for me.
Edit: Yeah I cannot, no matter what I try, get my Nexus 7 drivers installed correctly. Odd.
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Go to control panel -> Device Manager. Find your Nexus 7. Right click it and press uninstall drivers and delete the drivers with it (it will give you the option to delete them). Then, on top of device manager, press scan for hardware changes and it will find it and install the correct drivers.
hasoon2000 said:
Thank you sir
Go to control panel -> Device Manager. Find your Nexus 7. Right click it and press uninstall drivers and delete the drivers with it (it will give you the option to delete them). Then, on top of device manager, press scan for hardware changes and it will find it and install the correct drivers.
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Nah, done that. I've uninstalled, restarted, installed the universal abd. It still doesn't see my Nexus 7 when I go to use your toolkit. At this point it installs fine, I have ABD interface in my device list, but it cannot be seen by the scripts.
No idea why. I'm gonna delete all the abd/toolkit stuff and start over.
What's really great about it is even when Windows fails to install any drivers and I point it to the correct ones it still fails and says it cant find the drivers, lol.
Something isn't right, especially since I've done this with about a dozen nexus devices on this computer.
Chadneu said:
Nah, done that. I've uninstalled, restarted, installed the universal abd. It still doesn't see my Nexus 7 when I go to use your toolkit. At this point it installs fine, I have ABD interface in my device list, but it cannot be seen by the scripts.
No idea why. I'm gonna delete all the abd/toolkit stuff and start over.
What's really great about it is even when Windows fails to install any drivers and I point it to the correct ones it still fails and says it cant find the drivers, lol.
Something isn't right, especially since I've done this with about a dozen nexus devices on this computer.
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I bet you have done this, but did you turn on USB Debugging?
hasoon2000 said:
I bet you have done this, but did you turn on USB Debugging?
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Haha yeah.
This has happened once before and I can't remember exactly what I did to get it fixed.
Dont worry, I know it isnt your toolkit.
Chadneu said:
Haha yeah.
This has happened once before and I can't remember exactly what I did to get it fixed.
Dont worry, I know it isnt your toolkit.
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Trying to help you out. I never had a Nexus so at least I can learn it as well. Uninstall the drivers. Download the Google Drivers from here.
https://dl-ssl.google.com//android/repository/latest_usb_driver_windows.zip
Point the device from Device Manager to that. Hopefully it works. If it doesn't, just manually boot into bootloader and run the unlock bootloader command.
Chadneu said:
Haha yeah.
This has happened once before and I can't remember exactly what I did to get it fixed.
Dont worry, I know it isnt your toolkit.
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You probably have done this also. Try rebooting PC after removing drivers and then reinstall drivers.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
hasoon2000 said:
Trying to help you out. I never had a Nexus so at least I can learn it as well. Uninstall the drivers. Download the Google Drivers from here.
https://dl-ssl.google.com//android/repository/latest_usb_driver_windows.zip
Point the device from Device Manager to that. Hopefully it works. If it doesn't, just manually boot into bootloader and run the unlock bootloader command.
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Yep, already tried using those.
Hmm, idk. Maybe I'll just say fug it and install windows 8, lol.
\/\/\/\No dice on that even, DroidIt!.
Took me awhile to figure it out but what worked for me was plug in nexus in booted up state, open device manager, hit update drivers (not uninstall), hit browse for drivers, navigate to where you have your adb/fastboot folder at and point it to there. Sorry at work and can't remember the folder it's in off the top of my head, but in adb/fastboot folder the one you want to pick is i386. That worked for me.
from my Viped out one x
While I find this tool to be overkill since the N7 is fairly easy to root, I can say from past experience that it was invaluable in getting my Droid DNA rooted; especially if you aren't too familiar with command prompt adb commands.
Alright! Got it all working. No idea what made it work. I basically kept installing/uninstalling with restarts in between, switched USB ports a few times, uninstalled some other stuff, restarted, and somehow it worked. Idk, I'll chalk it up to windows 7 driver management being absolute ****.
I wound up having to use the other tool to install TWRP. Apparently your ADB server is out of date? I replaced your /data/adb.exe with a newer one, worked fine after that.
Got my bootloader unlocked, recovery flashed, and it's rooted.
Thanks!
I did all the steps to root but I can't get pass the boot screen, can someone help?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk HD
sabinblitz said:
While I find this tool to be overkill since the N7 is fairly easy to root, I can say from past experience that it was invaluable in getting my Droid DNA rooted; especially if you aren't too familiar with command prompt adb commands.
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It's always nice to have options and remember, this is all-in-one for a reason. Extra commands, features, everything.
Chadneu said:
Alright! Got it all working. No idea what made it work. I basically kept installing/uninstalling with restarts in between, switched USB ports a few times, uninstalled some other stuff, restarted, and somehow it worked. Idk, I'll chalk it up to windows 7 driver management being absolute ****.
I wound up having to use the other tool to install TWRP. Apparently your ADB server is out of date? I replaced your /data/adb.exe with a newer one, worked fine after that.
Got my bootloader unlocked, recovery flashed, and it's rooted.
Thanks!
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Can you upload those ADB files so I can put it in my toolkit?
bmakk2055 said:
I did all the steps to root but I can't get pass the boot screen, can someone help?
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I don't have the device so I can't actually say. Hopefully somebody else can help.
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I did all the steps to root but I can't get pass the boot screen, can someone help?
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If you didn't flash a custom ROM yet, go back into recovery and do a factory reset. Should boot up then.
Getting my N7 tomorrow. Will this work on Win8 64? Thanks in advance.
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Hey.
First post here!!! But sadly I'm admitting to being a noob...
I recently rooted my galaxy s4 i337 and I heard about deleting bloatware so I was like, "hey that sounds cool!"
Sadly I did not realize the effects that deleting those files could cause to the device... I have factory reset my phone at least 5 times hopping that the deleted files would come back.... but they did not.
My problems are that whenever I pull up s-voice, I comes up with a message saying, "Unfortunately, S-voice has stopped working". I tried re-installing it with files I found from this site but then it started saying that I could not connect to the network so that was a dead end. I also have messages when I do various tasks says, "Unfortunately, Samsung text-to-voice engine has stopped."
I really need help!!! I change my main language text to voice thing to google instead of samsung and that helped a little, but I still get the occasional message and s voice is completely broken. I saw that re installing chat on could help and i downloaded it because I think I may have deleted it, but it made absolutely 0 difference...
Please help!!! Thanks
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JonathanG26 said:
Hey.
First post here!!! But sadly I'm admitting to being a noob...
I recently rooted my galaxy s4 i337 and I heard about deleting bloatware so I was like, "hey that sounds cool!"
Sadly I did not realize the effects that deleting those files could cause to the device... I have factory reset my phone at least 5 times hopping that the deleted files would come back.... but they did not.
My problems are that whenever I pull up s-voice, I comes up with a message saying, "Unfortunately, S-voice has stopped working". I tried re-installing it with files I found from this site but then it started saying that I could not connect to the network so that was a dead end. I also have messages when I do various tasks says, "Unfortunately, Samsung text-to-voice engine has stopped."
I really need help!!! I change my main language text to voice thing to google instead of samsung and that helped a little, but I still get the occasional message and s voice is completely broken. I saw that re installing chat on could help and i downloaded it because I think I may have deleted it, but it made absolutely 0 difference...
Please help!!! Thanks
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There is a solution .... Flash Stock firmware again... yeah that will work for sure..
here is how you do it ... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261573
go to this thread and download firmware..... flashing instructions are given in thread ... reply if any issue or reply if this worked( it will for sure) :laugh:
MP3 root
samith.shetty3 said:
There is a solution .... Flash Stock firmware again... yeah that will work for sure..
here is how you do it ... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261573
go to this thread and download firmware..... flashing instructions are given in thread ... reply if any issue or reply if this worked( it will for sure) :laugh:
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Hey I have actually already tried that but I dont think it works with the MP3 root? It did not recognize my device... I downloaded all of the files and loaded to odin thing but sadly it didnt recognize it?...
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Hey I have actually already tried that but I dont think it works with the MP3 root? It did not recognize my device... I downloaded all of the files and loaded to odin thing but sadly it didnt recognize it?...
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use this to solve USB connection problems
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use this to solve USB connection problems
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Thanks for that! but I sadly have another problem...So I have the device as recognize saying 0:[COM10]
So i hit run while my gs4 is in downloading mode and it gets stuck on setupconnection...
I re did everything in a different usb port and i got complete(write) operation failed
how do i fix this
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Thanks for that! but I sadly have another problem...So I have the device as recognize saying 0:[COM10]
So i hit run while my gs4 is in downloading mode and it gets stuck on setupconnection...
I re did everything in a different usb port and i got complete(write) operation failed
how do i fix this
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use guide in MY Android Solution to solve it. basically the problem would be due to KIES or you may have currupted download
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use guide in MY Android Solution to solve it. basically the problem would be due to KIES or you may have currupted download
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I looked through your post but unfortunately I cant find anything to fix my problem?
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I looked through your post but unfortunately I cant find anything to fix my problem?
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[3] Problem:- Odin gets Stuck on <ID:0/008> Set PIT file. or <ID:0/003> SetupConnection.. or <ID:0/007> Removed!
Note:
When using Odin to Flash, Open task manager and close these : Kies.exe , KiesTrayAgent.exe, and KiesPDLR.exe
IF your downloaded File (.tar, .zip, .md5 .rar ) is corrupted, Odin could get stuck too, so download from another source, if it happens repeatedly
Solution:-
First reboot PC after a power cord unplug and also reboot the Phone after a battery pull. Always use a Fresh Odin after any attempt to flash, than make sure you "Uncheck Repartition", If you had checked it or clicked Pit when you are not using one. You should also be running Odin as an Admin and ensure that KIES is not running when using Odin. Most of all, only use Samsung USB cable and not others as they may be incompatible and trying it out on a lap top or another PC ( when it happens repeatedly)
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Hey I have actually already tried that but I dont think it works with the MP3 root? It did not recognize my device... I downloaded all of the files and loaded to odin thing but sadly it didnt recognize it?...
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This happened because the drivers for ur device is missing first downbload and intall samsung kies from this link http://www.samsung.com/in/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/JSP after installation connect ur device and wait for drivers to install after that go to download mode (steps given in thread) open odin flash the firmware :good:
samith.shetty3 said:
This happened because the drivers for ur device is missing first downbload and intall samsung kies from this link http://www.samsung.com/in/support/usefulsoftware/KIES/JSP after installation connect ur device and wait for drivers to install after that go to download mode (steps given in thread) open odin flash the firmware :good:
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I already fixed that problem. Now whenever I attempt to flash my gs4 it fails. I still have no idea how to fix it. It is on the mp3 update if that makes a difference. Please help
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I already fixed that problem. Now whenever I attempt to flash my gs4 it fails. I still have no idea how to fix it. It is on the mp3 update if that makes a difference. Please help
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i think the firmware is not for i337 try this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263533 download firmware from here and try...
Below, not only will you find step by step instructions on how to root your device but also a FAQ section in post #2 that will guide you through the problems most of us encountered in the beginning. It is highly recommended that you read through all of it. Basic knowledge of ADB is required and if you don't have it then you should definitely read the FAQ section for ADB set up. Make sure you have all the files downloaded.
Update 10/25/2016: Attached at the end of this thread is a modified debloat script for knox removal and a few other apps. This will make your root experience a heck of a lot smoother than before. Just flash the zip using FlashFire without changing any settings. You may notice a reboot or two. There are few bloatware apps that will still be there (amazon shopping, amazon videos, amazon photos, etc) that you'll have to remove manually. Happy flashing and don't forget to hit that Thanks button down below!
Disclaimer:
This root method is NOT for beginners. It is NOT easy. If you don't get it then DON'T do it. Especially if you're worried about voiding the warranty and blah blah blah. Simply put, don't do it if you don't have the slightest idea of what you're doing. I'm tired of complaints. This guide is not for the faint of heart. Do this at your own risk!
Package Disabler Pro is required to get this rooting method working. Yes, it costs money ($.99) but it's the way I acheived this work around at the moment.
Be prepared to lose data (LTE) connection but don't be scared as it's an easy fix.
Make sure you don't have Secure startup set up before you start the process. Having this set up causes issues.
Must have ADB set up and installed system-wide.
This root method should be used with PE1 firmware for both the GS7 and the GS7 Edge. Although this root method might work with the latest firmware, users have been reporting issues dealing with APN's on the newest update. Look at post 2 FAQ's returning to stock for flashing PE1 firmware through Odin.
Do not update to PJ2 if you want to keep service with your root. Phone calls and text messages won't come through after rooting on PJ2.
Files you will need:
Odin by Princecomsy: http://www.filedropper.com/princecomsyodin
G935A: http://www.filedropper.com/samsungg935xqcrootedboot (S7 Edge)
G930A: http://d-h.st/o3hm (S7)
SuperSU: https://download.chainfire.eu/970/SuperSU/SuperSU-v2.76-S7QC.zip
Click on the BLUE "download" links. Extract everything into a folder easy to locate.
Here we go:
After downloading and getting set up Package Disabler Pro, you'll need to disable the following three packages:
samsung dm phone interface
samsung dm service
securityLogAgent.
Use the search box to easily find these packages.
Power off your device and boot into download/bootloader mode by pressing and holding the volume down, home, and the power button. Press volume up to get into bootloader.
Open PrinceComsy odin and flash the engineer boot.img by clicking AP and navigating to the file for your model. Click start and your device should reboot by itself.
Enable developer options by going to Settings>About Device and tapping Build Number till it shows Developer mode has been turned on. You will now have Developer options under the settings menu.
Enable USB debugging in the Developer options settings.
Extract the SuperSU zip and run the root.bat file. Your phone will reboot if the script is successfully ran.
Next, we'll get LTE data back:
Method A: BuildProp Editor (easiest method)
Open Build.Prop with BuildProp Editor and change the following settings:
ro.cdma.default_numeric=310000 to 310120
ro.cdma.default_alpha=Chameleon to Sprint
ro.build.characteristics=Chameleon to Sprint
Make sure you grant root permissions when it asks. You may have to try this twice. Reboot and LTE should stick.
Method B: Manual activation (also if you're not able to make any calls)
Enable the three packages disabled in step 1. Go into the phone dialer and type in ##72786# and your phone should reboot and begin the activation process. After the 5th retry, it will manually activate itself. It should say "writing to device". Don't click done yet. Press the home button and disable the three packages once again. Reboot.
Alternatively, after renabling the three packages and dialing ##72786#, you can go into Settings>Activate this device and manually try to activate it yourself. It still must say "writing to device". Don't click done. Disable the packages once again. Reboot. Voice and LTE should stick.
Download S7_or_S7Edge_Fixes_V15.zip to your internal or external storage and install install FlashFire from the playstore.
Open FlashFire and let it acquire root access. Click the + button at the bottom right corner then click on Flash ZIP or OTA. Navigate and select the S7_or_S7Edge_Fixes_V15.zip. file. Leave the options alone and click the check in the top right. Scroll down to the bottom and click flash. Your phone will reboot and flash the zip. This can take a while.
Go to Settings>Lock screen and security>Other security settings>Security policy updates and turn off "Automatic updates" and "Wi-Fi only". Reboot. This seems to be the culprit of the 7 day soft brick.
Open back up Package Disabler Pro and search for "software update". Disable both packages (com.sec.android.soagent and com.wssyncmldm)
Enjoy your rooted device with minimal to almost no lag.
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Profit.
As always, be sure to donate to the people who actually helped achieved root: @Princecosmy, @br3w3r, and @Chainfire
For the bounty donate to [email protected] PayPal
Shout out to @psouza4, @izzibew26, @mhill1986, @LeftyGR, @Soooperstar, and to all of you who are contributing in making this root method easier everyday. Thanks for the feedback.
Originally, it started getting interesting at post #185:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/bounty-att-s7-root-exploit-t3341274/page4
I'm also keeping track of the Sprint Galaxy S7 (SM-G930P) version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-galaxy-s7/how-to/sm-g930p-root-t3410604
FAQ's:
My WiFi credentials keep on getting erased after a reboot. What gives?
A: This seems to be an issue across all the QC S7 variants. Here's what I did to fix it. Download BuildProp Editor and change: ro.securestorage.support=true to ro.securestorage.support=false
Credit goes out to: @guaneet for this fix
Can I install Xposed?
A: Yep. Here's how to do it:
fnztakedown said:
Alright. Here is a DB link of the two files I had installed to get xposed working. To flash this you will need flashfire.
Process is simple. Download both files and install the apk.
Open flashfire> select flash new file> find the xposed zip, flash. Give it a solid 5-7 minutes during boot up.
Ensure you do not have any major packages disabled and ensure you have BACKED UP YOUR ROM VIA FLASHFIRE. Please be aware, this was successful for me on the 935T and I do have random reboots at time. I cannot confirm this is the cause yet. I would also suggest finding the uninstall zip in the event you have issues you can flashfire back.
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I'm having issues with ADB. Any help?
A: Easiest way to install ADB and its subsequent drivers would be to get it from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
It's SO easy to install and it takes most if not all of the hassle out of it.
Credit to @Snoop05 for this easy ADB installer.
How do I enable USB debugging?
A: Go to Settings>About device and tap Build number until it shows Developer options has been enabled.
I'm stuck on the LTE splash screen. What do I do?
A: Press and hold the Volume Down + Power button down until your phone restarts. If you keep on getting stuck at the LTE splash screen you may have to factory reset your device. As soon as your phone restart quickly press the volume up + home + power button and let it boot into recovery. Wipe data/factory reset and cache partition.
I'd like to unroot and return to factory stock. How would I go about this?
A: Head on over to @psouza4's post HERE and follow his steps in the return to stock section. The steps are easy and he's posted mostly all the firmware.
[*]Does this method trip Knox?
A: No, it doesn't. And flashing back to stock will allow Knox to work again, as long as you didn't flash files from other sources (there are some that will trip Knox, so be careful).
[*]Does Samsung Pay work?
A: No, sorry. They can detect the rooted boot environment through a driver, so you can't even hide root from the app using RootCloak.
[*]Does Android Pay work?
A: It does, but you have to make a change that disables root and then reboot your phone. You can toggle this back/forth without flashing, but you either get root or Android Pay at any one time.
[*]What happens if I brick my phone?
A: As long as there are stock images to flash back to, it's almost impossible to do this no matter how badly the process goes. Check that we have stock images; if we do, then we can always flash them over the device using the unroot method in this guide. That practically guarantees a return-to-stock experience for a phone as long as it doesn't have any serious physical damage preventing it from powering on.
[*]I installed the ADB system-wide on my Windows computer/laptop, but I see "'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file".
A: Your user profile path can't contain a space. That means if your Windows user is 'Somebody Nice' and thus your Windows user path is 'C:\Users\Somebody Nice', the install will fail. You can create another user on your computer (if prompted for a Microsoft login, choose to make only a local account) and enter a short, single-word name for your user. Sign into and use that user profile instead. Also, the path where you extract the SuperSU package can't contain a space, so try extracting them to somewhere simple like perhaps C:\S7Root.
More answers to FAQ's to come.
PF2 will not activate for me.
mrboost said:
PF2 will not activate for me.
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Like to make calls and what not? Try going into the dialer and type ##72786#
I sure miss root. I read Samsung will be releasing factory unlocked phones that support all US Carriers however that doesn't necessarily the bootloader will be unlocked.
Awesome. Cant wait.
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PF2 will not activate for me.
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Got mine finally activated by going through the system settings and clicking "Activate Device". Alternatively, after the 5th retry, this will automatically happen.
any update on what does and doesnt work? i have a PF2 s7 edge and im anxious to use this but wont if it breaks my samsung pay or gear 2 usability
rhyme187 said:
any update on what does and doesnt work? i have a PF2 s7 edge and im anxious to use this but wont if it breaks my samsung pay or gear 2 usability
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Breaks Sam Pay. Root will always break it.
LeftyGR said:
Breaks Sam Pay. Root will always break it.
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This is correct.
Sorry, I've been away and just got back to my computer. So far it seems that I am having issues activating the device after flashing the engineer boot.img through odin. It seems that after the 5th retry it will activate and write to device but will then restart and the whole activation process will start back over. I'm trying to see if I can use disabler pro to stop the reactivation process and I'll see where it goes from there.
My S7 is unlocked and with the activation problem, I feel I already know the answer, shouldn't affect me, right?
Since it's a matter of punching in APN info
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My S7 is unlocked and with the activation problem, I feel I already know the answer, shouldn't affect me, right?
Since it's a matter of punching in APN info
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Try it and let us know. And if it works, let us know the APN info would you?
I figured it was something to do with the APN info too but when I hit up my friend about the APN info (who isn't rooted) he told me the information was grayed out so I couldn't get a hold of the info.
My S7 edge SM-G935v is working great But running very HOT!!! Any Fixes?
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Try it and let us know. And if it works, let us know the APN info would you?
I figured it was something to do with the APN info too but when I hit up my friend about the APN info (who isn't rooted) he told me the information was grayed out so I couldn't get a hold of the info.
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Well the APN info would be for Cricket. Wouldn't be relevant.
melona380 said:
My S7 edge SM-G935v is working great But running very HOT!!! Any Fixes?
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Unfortunately no, I only have the G935P and mine does not run hot after doing the above mentioned. Good luck to you and let us know if you figure anything out.
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Well the APN info would be for Cricket. Wouldn't be relevant.
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True! Thanks anyways! I was just hoping that ppl wouldn't have to spend money on package disable pro and it thus it would be a free solution.
Still getting reboots. It connects to LTE and does fine for a few minutes. Then it'll reboot randomly. I disabled the DM service as suggested. I also disabled System Update and Software Update. Thoughts?
EDIT: Also, it says Samsung in the top left corner and not Sprint. Just an observation.
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Still getting reboots. It connects to LTE and does fine for a few minutes. Then it'll reboot randomly. I disabled the DM service as suggested. I also disabled System Update and Software Update. Thoughts?
EDIT: Also, it says Samsung in the top left corner and not Sprint. Just an observation.
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What software version are you on? Did you disable the DM service AFTER your phone was activated? And just to make sure, your phone is the Sprint version?
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What software version are you on? Did you disable the DM service AFTER your phone was activated? And just to make sure, your phone is the Sprint version?
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I'm on PD3. I did disable DM AFTER activation. And yes, I'm on the G935P.
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I'm on PD3. I did disable DM AFTER activation. And yes, I'm on the G935P.
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Hmm.... I had issues with it rebooting on me randomly too at the beginning. It wasn't until I got home and after a few wipes that I didn't notice it afterwards. Might want to try a wipe or two and try it again.
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[ORIGINAL POST]Obviously, yes, the gabb phone is meant for little kids and such for their first phone. However, it definitely is running android, and probably could be tampered with. If you're wondering what I really need, I mostly talk to people using discord.
Here's what I've tried so far. There is no way (from the file manager) to install .apk files. All it does is tell me that there's no app to open the file with. I have also tried to head over to the bootloader, by holding down the power button and volume down button. I'm fine with no social media, but there is wifi on it, so I was assuming if I could find a way to just get an apk on there, then it would work fine. Also, with the new update, you can see more folders of the phone instead of the standard, PTP thing.
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I can't enable developer settings or anything like that. Looks like they've done a good job locking it down.
If anyone has ANY idea at all of how to install apps of any kind on this, please reply.
YOO NIKKO IDK HOW I FOUND U BUT I DID LMAO. I WAS GOOGLING HOW TO INSTALL LIKE APPS ON THAT PHONE JUST IN CASE I GET IT FOR MY FIRST PHONE AND THIS POPPED UP LMAOOOOO
Well if you are reading this, look up how to watch youtube on gabb phone tutorial to learn how to transfer files. If you download an apk on computer, go to computer, press show in folder after downloading apk, copy the file, plug in the charging cord to the gabb and a pc usb, and press this pc in your files, gabb phone, downloads, and paste it. If you go into my files on your gabb, you can go to it but there is no package installer, and if you could download a software or something similar to a package installer, than you could download any app.
It says no app to run this
Nikο said:
Obviously, yes, the gabb phone is meant for little kids and such for their first phone. However, it definitely is running android, and probably could be tampered with. If you're wondering what I really need, I mostly talk to people using discord.
Here's what I've tried so far. There is no way (from the file manager) to install .apk files. All it does is tell me that there's no app to open the file with. I have also tried to head over to the bootloader, by holding down the power button and volume down button. I'm fine with no social media, but there is wifi on it, so I was assuming if I could find a way to just get an apk on there, then it would work fine. Also, with the new update, you can see more folders of the phone instead of the standard, PTP thing.View attachment 5158557I can't enable developer settings or anything like that. Looks like they've done a good job locking it down.
If anyone has ANY idea at all of how to install apps of any kind on this, please reply.
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Maybe if you could run an emulator or jailbreak the gabb phone. Maybe if you could transfer a apk installer file from your computer. Maybe through downloading some app or game on an sd card on a different phone and then putting the sd card in the gabb phone. Maybe you could download android software and transfer it to the phone. If you could run an android emulator that would be the best option.
Iqlessmemes said:
Maybe if you could run an emulator or jailbreak the gabb phone. Maybe if you could transfer a apk installer file from your computer. Maybe through downloading some app or game on an sd card on a different phone and then putting the sd card in the gabb phone. Maybe you could download android software and transfer it to the phone. If you could run an android emulator that would be the best option.
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how do you do that?
So, I have figured out how to access recovery mode. But you are not able to access the bootloader from there, although you can update from an sd card or adb debugging if u know-how.
Caden.exe said:
YOO NIKKO IDK HOW I FOUND U BUT I DID LMAO. I WAS GOOGLING HOW TO INSTALL LIKE APPS ON THAT PHONE JUST IN CASE I GET IT FOR MY FIRST PHONE AND THIS POPPED UP LMAOOOOO
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PLEASE HELP ME I NEED TO KNOW MY DUDE
I found a file in android known as .nomedia it might have something to do with it.
You may be right, because The use of naming a file NOMEDIA is to keep the device from scanning that particular folder. Apps sometimes hide ads in that folder so they don't get deleted. So gabb may be hiding crucial files in that folder, although you will need an external app to manage NOMEDIA utilities. such as studiokuma.
I have noticed that when you hard reset your gabb phone it will show make you agree to the terms of service. if you click read terms of service it will take you to a the ZTE page, but upon closer inspection it is in a web browser, where you can acces youtube, instagram, etc.. BUTTTT you cannot login to your google play account because the keyboard is disabled.
Just wondering if anyone has made progress on this? I have tried almost everything at this point
Tried unlocking bootloader from fastboot (I get `Unlock failed` errors on the device side. Something about it be not allowed?)
Right now my goal is to get USB debugging enabled and go from there
I have basically tapped every setting at least 100 times and still no debug mode
You all are going to laugh at me but I contacted Gabb claiming my son (me) has figured out how to download apps onto the Gabb phone and the assistant lady was all supprised and was like can you send me a picture and so I was like my son is not letting me. Anyways she said she was going to escalate it with her supervisor so like that I know how to do it. Once I know how you all will be the second peoples to know!
bartd990 said:
You all are going to laugh at me but I contacted Gabb claiming my son (me) has figured out how to download apps onto the Gabb phone and the assistant lady was all supprised and was like can you send me a picture and so I was like my son is not letting me. Anyways she said she was going to escalate it with her supervisor so like that I know how to do it. Once I know how you all will be the second peoples to know!
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Can someone create a phone edited image of it so I can get an answer?
bartd990 said:
Can someone create a phone edited image of it so I can get an answer?
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enjoy
herosilas12 said:
enjoy
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Thanks so much! Waiting for a responce now
bookreader164 said:
So, I have figured out how to access recovery mode. But you are not able to access the bootloader from there, although you can update from an sd card or adb debugging if u know-how.
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I am currently stuck around this part as well. I was able to reboot into recovery mode by holding the power and volume up button till the screen starts up. I attempted using adb debugging's install command (can be found here), but I ran into a "server client error", notifying me that the server client versions don't match up. I have no idea what that means. I will need to do some further research, but this is what I have so far to contribute to our "noble" cause.
P.S. I forgot to take screenshots of the errors (my bad), but I'll do some research on adb then try again and share the errors (hopefully no errors).
kilijan853 said:
I am currently stuck around this part as well. I was able to reboot into recovery mode by holding the power and volume up button till the screen starts up. I attempted using adb debugging's install command (can be found here), but I ran into a "server client error", notifying me that the server client versions don't match up. I have no idea what that means. I will need to do some further research, but this is what I have so far to contribute to our "noble" cause.
P.S. I forgot to take screenshots of the errors (my bad), but I'll do some research on adb then try again and share the errors (hopefully no errors).
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Did you get it into proper ADB mode or just ADB sideload mode?
I have a stock FW image that I could maybe patch to have USB debugging enabled
Only issue is I can't flash it because the bootloader is locked
DMikesell12 said:
I found a file in android known as .nomedia it might have something to do with it.
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Hi,
The .nomeadia file is a config file that allows you to hide/show gallery albums. It in no way is connected to the topic.
Cheers!
herosilas12 said:
Just wondering if anyone has made progress on this? I have tried almost everything at this point
Tried unlocking bootloader from fastboot (I get `Unlock failed` errors on the device side. Something about it be not allowed?)
Right now my goal is to get USB debugging enabled and go from there
I have basically tapped every setting at least 100 times and still no debug mode
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How did you get the "Unlock failed" error?
The only options are:
1. Reboot System Now
2. Enter Recovery
3. Reboot to bootloader
4. Power off