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I have searched and not found this specific issue.
I believe my issue may be associated with BusyBox but wanted to confirm before I go through the entire process again...
1. Was at JB 4.1.1. downgraded to ICS, rooted and went back to JB.
2. Root lost. I assume due to forgetting to establish a root keeper.
3. Moved back to ICS, rooted, established root keeper (Voodoo RootKeeper). Moved back to JB.
4. Verified root with RootKeeper, Titanium Backup, Root Explorer SuperUser Elite 0and began reloading apps.
5. I installed BusyBox.
6. BusyBox now reports that the device is rooted.
7. However RootKeeper, Titanium Backup and Root Explorer all report that it is not.
Q #1 - My guess is that BusyBox overwrote something. Is that reasonable? Or is it something else?
Q #2 - Could it have anything to do with SuperUser Elite which I am also using? Is there any compatibility issues?
Q #3 - Although I'm getting fairly good at the process, once I go through the process and verify root under JB are there apps I should not reload?
Thanks
4Nails
I recommend the real root test - can you get a root shell, e.g. via adb or a local terminal emulator?
All of a sudden the superuser on my TF700 stopped working; all rooted apps are now being denied superuser status. Worse, Superuser won't reinstall, and Rootchecker.apk tells me the tablet isn't rooted anymore. Voodoo OTA rootkeeper still has the saved root files, but won't reinstall them on account of the borked superuser, I'm assuming.
I should add that NONE of the available Superuser apps will install; not the original Superuser, Koush's Superuser, or SuperSU.
So I tried the whole rooting procedure by trying to downgrade to ICS. But although the tablet sees the file it won't install it; on reboot all I get is the dead Android with a big red X. When I tried it a second time, the tablet now doesn't even acknowledge the presence of the downgrade file.
I need help here. I just rooted this tablet but never installed recovery (wasn't interested in unlocking it at the time). How do I proceed from here?
mudge
iCurmudgeon said:
All of a sudden the superuser on my TF700 stopped working; all rooted apps are now being denied superuser status. Worse, Superuser won't reinstall, and Rootchecker.apk tells me the tablet isn't rooted anymore. Voodoo OTA rootkeeper still has the saved root files, but won't reinstall them on account of the borked superuser, I'm assuming.
I should add that NONE of the available Superuser apps will install; not the original Superuser, Koush's Superuser, or SuperSU.
So I tried the whole rooting procedure by trying to downgrade to ICS. But although the tablet sees the file it won't install it; on reboot all I get is the dead Android with a big red X. When I tried it a second time, the tablet now doesn't even acknowledge the presence of the downgrade file.
I need help here. I just rooted this tablet but never installed recovery (wasn't interested in unlocking it at the time). How do I proceed from here?
mudge
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Hard for me to understand where you're at exactly.
Did you actually boot into ICS before trying to re-root?
Sometimes when SuperSU updates you will have to go back into the application and reset permissions for all rooted applications.
If you can boot and if the previous SU is still there go into settings for the tablet and uninstall any updates for SuperSU then try to reset permissions in the app.
iCurmudgeon said:
All of a sudden the superuser on my TF700 stopped working; all rooted apps are now being denied superuser status. Worse, Superuser won't reinstall, and Rootchecker.apk tells me the tablet isn't rooted anymore. Voodoo OTA rootkeeper still has the saved root files, but won't reinstall them on account of the borked superuser, I'm assuming.
I should add that NONE of the available Superuser apps will install; not the original Superuser, Koush's Superuser, or SuperSU.
So I tried the whole rooting procedure by trying to downgrade to ICS. But although the tablet sees the file it won't install it; on reboot all I get is the dead Android with a big red X. When I tried it a second time, the tablet now doesn't even acknowledge the presence of the downgrade file.
I need help here. I just rooted this tablet but never installed recovery (wasn't interested in unlocking it at the time). How do I proceed from here?
mudge
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Go into settings -> recovery- factory reset. Try one or both if needed:
1. Download the full Asus ICS .30 zip, verify MD5 (ensure file is not corrupted), unzip the file then copy the unzipped file called US_epad-user-9.4.5.30.zip to the root of your internal, boot into stock recovery and let it flash.
or
2. Reformat your micro sdcard.
1) Download and unzip US_epad_user_9_4_5_30_20120907_UpdateLauncher.zip and got US_epad-user-9.4.5.30.zip. Copied it to root of microsdcard, reboot your tablet and check your notification for software update.
or
3) unzip US_epad_user_9_4_5_30_20120907_UpdateLauncher.zip and got US_epad-user-9.4.5.30.zip. Rename this file to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip then copy this to root of microsdcard. Power off your device, boot into recovery by hold power + vol down buttons, when you see white text release both buttons, you should see 4 icons. The icon "RCK" should be highlighted by default, just wait a few seconds and it should start flashing.
then renamed US_epad-user-9.4.5.30.zip to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip and
Thats OK said:
Hard for me to understand where you're at exactly.
Did you actually boot into ICS before trying to re-root?
Sometimes when SuperSU updates you will have to go back into the application and reset permissions for all rooted applications.
If you can boot and if the previous SU is still there go into settings for the tablet and uninstall any updates for SuperSU then try to reset permissions in the app.
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I finally managed to get back to ICS, then ran the rooting procedure. However, it always failed when it came to testing Superuser. Tried it four or five times. Then I tried installing the other Superuser apks. Every last one of them said the su binary needed to be updated, but every one of them failed to do so.
That's where I am right now. Unrooted ICS.
buhohitr said:
Go into settings -> recovery- factory reset. Try one or both if needed:
1. Download the full Asus ICS .30 zip, verify MD5 (ensure file is not corrupted), unzip the file then copy the unzipped file called US_epad-user-9.4.5.30.zip to the root of your internal, boot into stock recovery and let it flash.
or
2. Reformat your micro sdcard.
1) Download and unzip US_epad_user_9_4_5_30_20120907_UpdateLauncher.zip and got US_epad-user-9.4.5.30.zip. Copied it to root of microsdcard, reboot your tablet and check your notification for software update.
or
3) unzip US_epad_user_9_4_5_30_20120907_UpdateLauncher.zip and got US_epad-user-9.4.5.30.zip. Rename this file to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip then copy this to root of microsdcard. Power off your device, boot into recovery by hold power + vol down buttons, when you see white text release both buttons, you should see 4 icons. The icon "RCK" should be highlighted by default, just wait a few seconds and it should start flashing.
then renamed US_epad-user-9.4.5.30.zip to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip and
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Thanks for the info. I managed to get back into ICS (see previous msg) using your number 1 (took three tries) but I can't complete the root procedure because for some unknown reason superuser won't install correctly.
iCurmudgeon said:
Thanks for the info. I managed to get back into ICS (see previous msg) using your number 1 (took three tries) but I can't complete the root procedure because for some unknown reason superuser won't install correctly.
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Is there a previous version of SU installed or leftover?
See if it's still in running apps under settings.
If you're on ICS I'd try a factory reset and go from there.
iCurmudgeon said:
Thanks for the info. I managed to get back into ICS (see previous msg) using your number 1 (took three tries) but I can't complete the root procedure because for some unknown reason superuser won't install correctly.
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After you flashed superuser, did you launch the app?? you need to launch the app and it should prompt to update, do the update. Once done now you can test for root.
buhohitr said:
After you flashed superuser, did you launch the app?? you need to launch the app and it should prompt to update, do the update. Once done now you can test for root.
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I did launch the app and it did tell me the su binary needed to be updated. So I told it to go ahead with a normal install. Installation failed. Also tried the SU update fixer from the play store, and that failed as well.
You need to reflash your ROM... I get this often. I'm maintaining 6 devices for my family.
Lim Wee Huat said:
You need to reflash your ROM... I get this often. I'm maintaining 6 devices for my family.
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Yes, I would agree, this is the only way left for what to do next!
buhohitr said:
Yes, I would agree, this is the only way left for what to do next!
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Ouch. But didn't I do this when I downgraded from Jellybean back to ICS?
Can someone point me to a post how to do this?
iCurmudgeon said:
Ouch. But didn't I do this when I downgraded from Jellybean back to ICS?
Can someone point me to a post how to do this?
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Just do a factory reset, then follow my number 3 post. Also make sure you verify MD5 on the ICS .30 rom before flashing.
buhohitr said:
Just do a factory reset, then follow my number 3 post. Also make sure you verify MD5 on the ICS .30 rom before flashing.
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Well, I tried, but when I rebooted with the power and vol-down buttons, I only got an "Android" icon and something else to its left, no RCK at all. The pad rebooted eventually and I was stunned when Superuser started working! I immediately ran Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, then let the tablet update to 4.1.1. I then ran SuperSU and it said the su binary needed to be updated. I told it to do a normal install. "Installation failed." Said bad words in several languages and tried again. Update of SU binary succeeded.
Restored root. Success. Now restoring last Titanium backup backup.
I'm still worried, though. The symptoms would seem to point to flaky or at least unstable flash memory. What do you think?
I gotta decide whether to get a Samsung Galaxy Note tablet (7-inch) or the updated Nexus 7 tablet when they come out. I don't trust this TF700 anymore..
mudge
I have the same problem, but didn't downgrade!
I have the same problem, except I have not tried to downgrade.
The first problem I noticed after the OTA update was that Bluetooth simply would not turn on. Going through the steps to fix this problem I noticed that OTA Rootkeeper "kept root", but any time I try to use su, it fails to work.
I managed to fix bluetooth using ADB, but I am still left with su and superuser that do not work. Is there a way to fix this from ADB by twiddling with permissions somehow?
IT Wannabe said:
I have the same problem, except I have not tried to downgrade.
The first problem I noticed after the OTA update was that Bluetooth simply would not turn on. Going through the steps to fix this problem I noticed that OTA Rootkeeper "kept root", but any time I try to use su, it fails to work.
I managed to fix bluetooth using ADB, but I am still left with su and superuser that do not work. Is there a way to fix this from ADB by twiddling with permissions somehow?
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Seems like now there is a way to root if you already on JB, no need to downgrade to root.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228613 .
buhohitr said:
Seems like now there is a way to root if you already on JB, no need to downgrade to root.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2228613 .
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The su and busybox binares and SuperSU.apk get installed, but any time I try to use root permissions I get an Access/Permission Denied error. I used the root method you gave me and everything seemed to work properly... The only thing I see that may be wrong is that the su binary is owned by "root root" rather than "root shell" like everything else is. If I try to chmod it using ADB I get permission denied errors.
Now I'm just frustrated and don't know what to do. Nothing seems to work with the 4.2.1 stock ROM. I don't want to have to unlock the bootloader because I chose not to void the warranty (didn't enable nvflash) when I first got my tablet.
I think I'm just screwed at this point. Does anyone have any ideas? I did manage to get bluetooth working, but I still can't seem to get my TF700 rooted. Without root, Titanium Backup can't restore my apps...
IT Wannabe said:
The su and busybox binares and SuperSU.apk get installed, but any time I try to use root permissions I get an Access/Permission Denied error. I used the root method you gave me and everything seemed to work properly... The only thing I see that may be wrong is that the su binary is owned by "root root" rather than "root shell" like everything else is. If I try to chmod it using ADB I get permission denied errors.
Now I'm just frustrated and don't know what to do. Nothing seems to work with the 4.2.1 stock ROM. I don't want to have to unlock the bootloader because I chose not to void the warranty (didn't enable nvflash) when I first got my tablet.
I think I'm just screwed at this point. Does anyone have any ideas? I did manage to get bluetooth working, but I still can't seem to get my TF700 rooted. Without root, Titanium Backup can't restore my apps...
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Since motochopper has the ablility to root JB, you should remove superuser root (open supersuser and select remove root then reboot), then re root using motochopper if needed.
I finally managed to fix the problem, though I did it the long way...
I downloaded the stock 9.4.5.30 US ROM zip file, extracted it, renamed the extracted zip file to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip, and copied it to a microSD card. I booted to recovery and installed the zip file. Once it was installed, I went to Settings --> About Tablet --> System Update --> Check Update. I had to update this way twice to get to a clean, stock JellyBean 4.2.1 (US_epad-10.6.1.14.4-20130329).
Once I was up to date, I ran the Motochopper root tool and it worked! I have no idea what it was about my tablet that prevented su from working after the update to 4.2, but thanks to everyone for your suggestions.
IT Wannabe said:
I finally managed to fix the problem, though I did it the long way...
I downloaded the stock 9.4.5.30 US ROM zip file, extracted it, renamed the extracted zip file to EP201_768_SDUPDATE.zip, and copied it to a microSD card. I booted to recovery and installed the zip file. Once it was installed, I went to Settings --> About Tablet --> System Update --> Check Update. I had to update this way twice to get to a clean, stock JellyBean 4.2.1 (US_epad-10.6.1.14.4-20130329).
Once I was up to date, I ran the Motochopper root tool and it worked! I have no idea what it was about my tablet that prevented su from working after the update to 4.2, but thanks to everyone for your suggestions.
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Can you tell us what the owner,group and permissions of the /system/bin/su binary are now ?
sgtrwe said:
Can you tell us what the owner,group and permissions of the /system/bin/su binary are now ?
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Oh, sure!
After a search through my PATH, I've found that 'su' no longer lives in /system/bin, but in /system/xbin, with busybox and dexdump and every POSIX command you can think of symlinked to busybox. It is owned by root:root.
I guess that's just the way the JB root method does it...
I am still on a ROM with the exynos bug, so I am using Exynos Abuse to root/unroot (Sky go with root does not work).
Today I have tested the following:
- rooted with exynos abuse (which installs super su)
> sky go not working, multiwindow manager working
- installed ota rootkeeper
- backed up root with ota rootkeeper
- temporarly disabled root with ota rootkeeper
> sky go not working, multiwindow manager not working
- backed up root again with ota rootkeeper
- unrooted with exynos abuse (which removes super su)
> sky go working, multiwindow manager not working
- restored root with ota rootkeeper
> sky go not working, multiwindow manager working
- removed root with ota rootkeeper
> sky go working, multiwindow not manager working
So, my question is: do I really need super su if I can simply retsore/remove root with ota rootkeeper?
I am asking because i want to install the latest German ROM, but this ROM has the exynos bug fixed, which means I cannot use any longer Exynos Abuse to easily root/unroot.
So I am wondering if the following will work
- on 4.1.1 with exynis bug
- root with exynos abuse
- back up root with ota rootkeeper
- unroot with exynos abuse
- upgrade to 4.1.2 without exynos bug
- unistall exynos abuse (useles now)
- restore/remove root at will with ota rootkeeper
Actually I usually keep the tablet unrooted to use sky go, I need it unrooted only to use multiwindow manager.
Thanks
The last day i've posted that i cant root galaxy core 8262.
After 2 days gooling i ve find a way to root this device.this device was updated last month.
ok now start Rooting
1.Download Vroot from here_ http://www.mgyun.com/vroot
2.Install this on ur pc.... this is Chinese so u will face some problems i guess
3.Start VROOT and root now!
4. Now we need to install SuperSU from play store to replace the Chinese root manager called 授权管理 1.0.4.
5. Go to play store and install SuperSU.
6. Start SuperSU and you will be asked for permission by 授权管理 1.0.4, choose 允许(means allow). (Should be the right side option.)
7. SuperSU will prompt to install SU binary, go ahead with OK and it will display successful.
8. Now, freeze 授权管理 1.0.4 in titanium backup, just in case you need it again.
Note: If you uninstall straight away from app manager, you need to make sure SuperSU updated the binary.
9. Re-run SuperSU to make sure everything is alright. You will be prompt again to install SU binary, just do what it asked.
10. After that, you are rooted with SuperSU and 授权管理 1.0.4 will not be there anymore.
Optional
11. If you want to be more assured, in SuperSU app, prepare for a Reinstall in settings. (NOT Full unroot NOT Switch superuser app)
12. SuperSU will be removed and go back to play store to re-download and install.
13. Start SuperSU and SuperSU will prompt to install SU binary, go ahead with OK and it will display successful.
tnx button is there (Y)
asifemon0 said:
The last day i've posted that i cant root galaxy core 8262.
After 2 days gooling i ve find a way to root this device.this device was updated last month.
ok now start Rooting
1.Download Vroot from here_ http://www.mgyun.com/vroot
2.Install this on ur pc.... this is Chinese so u will face some problems i guess
3.Start VROOT and root now!
4. Now we need to install SuperSU from play store to replace the Chinese root manager called 授权管理 1.0.4.
5. Go to play store and install SuperSU.
6. Start SuperSU and you will be asked for permission by 授权管理 1.0.4, choose 允许(means allow). (Should be the right side option.)
7. SuperSU will prompt to install SU binary, go ahead with OK and it will display successful.
8. Now, freeze 授权管理 1.0.4 in titanium backup, just in case you need it again.
Note: If you uninstall straight away from app manager, you need to make sure SuperSU updated the binary.
9. Re-run SuperSU to make sure everything is alright. You will be prompt again to install SU binary, just do what it asked.
10. After that, you are rooted with SuperSU and 授权管理 1.0.4 will not be there anymore.
Optional
11. If you want to be more assured, in SuperSU app, prepare for a Reinstall in settings. (NOT Full unroot NOT Switch superuser app)
12. SuperSU will be removed and go back to play store to re-download and install.
13. Start SuperSU and SuperSU will prompt to install SU binary, go ahead with OK and it will display successful.
tnx button is there (Y)
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baidu easy root is better and no need of computer
yeaH!!
bt some times it wont work on some devices.. like mine
asifemon0 said:
yeaH!!
bt some times it wont work on some devices.. like mine
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then try framaroot,universal and root or towelroot
i hv tried all softwares,apkZ on google.but only this methood worked for me
my phone was updated on stock rom and it all the rooting softwares are failing
then this methood worked for me
it works
yes it works like charm
asheesh131 said:
yes it works like charm
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thanks for sharing
thanks button is out there if u liked my work
backup of rom
Hii friends,
I want to change rom of my i8262
I installed kingroot and successful rooted phone
And also backed up all system app+data
But how to change and back up the rom
I need 6.0 rom
So king root is okay and what to do next?
Greetings.
Code:
[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998801"]Use this on your own risk [/URL]
[Q]; Is it safe ? Yes it is.
[Q]: Will it work for my device ? Try it and U will find out ...
[Q]:Unroot possible ? Sure use option in SuperSu apk or better backup recovery/whole stock rom.
Since many users proposed to me to create a new thread for fullroot of Galaxy Core 2 phones ( some models ), I decided to do so.
It's made for stock recovery for Galaxy Core 2 and for latest update of it.
Stock recovery for G355HN and any other custom recovery.
GC2 stock recovery phones have not fully working SELinux recovery support and the CF instalation of SuperSu won't work. Read : it also work in permissive mode.
Custom Recoveries :
TWRP :
Original developed by @Y300-0100 http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...55h-m-t2998094
modded by @Dhruvit Pokharna http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...-2-sm-t3013103
CWM :
Original developed by @cleverior.ipul http://forum.xda-developers.com/gala...alaxy-t2990852
If you have working CWM / TWRP/ Mobile odin ( recovery with full SELinux support) you could use update script from ChainFire to obtain fullroot and install SuperSu or use latest update script by me.
What needed :
Galaxy Core 2 phone with android 4.4.2 able to goto stock/custom recovery, no other preroot attempts needed like preinstalled busybox,preinstalled init.d, because all this need the preroot access and installation.
This update zip is made specialy for G355HN devices. Tested on Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355HN on 4.4.2 Android on both stock roms available,
but it should work on some devices Galaxy Core 2 with stock/custom recovery.
How to :
Code:
1. Shut down your phone until last vibe ... it's OFF !
2. Enter stock recovery - hold 3 buttons (Menu + Power + Vol up)
3. After init select "apply update from external storage", press power button to enter
4. Select the previous downloaded zip . The file you have previously copied to extSdCard - and press power button ...
5. The script will run ...
6. If all goes ok, your phone should be rooted.
7. After boot android will upgrade - Superuser apk ask for update su binary.
8. No internet connection is neccessary for this step ... Select continue,normal way and wait for the success.
9. Hit thanks if it worked 4 you
Thanks for Superuser and binary goes to Chainfire
Powered by SuperSu !
And finaly :
About OTA updates and system status, CF Auto root options :
After rooting the device your system status will become custom ( Device status : Custum ).
You can check it in Odin mode ( download mode ), check current BIN and System status .
You can reset binary flash counter with Triangle Away but you cannot fool OTA update program so easy.
When you are rooted you can't check for updates OTA. There was a lot of chat about whether you had to defrost various apps etc. to fool the update feature. Using Wanam Exposed, under "Security Hacks" you get the option to change (fake) "System status" from "Custom" setting to "Official", and thus allowing you to check OTA using Samsungs update feature. Much easier than having to check Sammobile every day. Hope it helps someone.
... but the OTA removes root, so you have to root the updated version again. The almost same is with GravityBox.
CF auto root by Chainfire is still not available for GC2. Still waiting for it.
Any other posts regarding those 3 questions will be deleted by moderators.
Feel free to post any other questions and infos regarding rooting your devices and root feedbacks/errors.
Updates & version infos :
Hit thanks if it worked for you
Feel free to post feedback !
Attached files are fullroot files with su binaries and app installed ( version info included ).
SuperSu apk from ChainFire: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Updated 15.3.2015 : added 2.46 zip for any kind of recovery
Updated 29.3.2015 : SuperSu 2.46 - KingUser removal.zip for any kind of recovery
Added extra help for removing KingUser (4.0.0.) - To remove KingUser run '/system/bin/uninst_king.sh' with root perm
Fixed SU ddexe problems in install SuperSu
Updated removal of other root progs
This is only for GC2 phones !
KU (KingUser) removal
The uninst_king.zip contains uninst_king.sh for removing KU data and apps, you can manually uninstall KU via application manager.
Updated 2.4.2015
v2.47 by StratOS
- Improved SuperUser King removal
direct link to CF download TWRP - SuperSu 2.47
Updated 2.4.2015
v2.48 by StratOS
direct link to CF download TWRP - SuperSu 2.48
Updated 2.5.2015
New version of su binary
v2.49 by StratOS
direct link to CF download TWRP - SuperSu 2.49
Looking forward for more infos and feedback. Hit thanks if this is helpfull !
Hi sir
hi good day Iam new here, I want to root my phone samsung galaxy core 2 duos (SM-G355H) 4.4.2 kitkat
Iam comfuse which version Am I going to use
this one - Fullroot_su_2.35_Samsung_Galaxy_Core_2
or
this - Supersu_2.39_StratOS in attachment
thanks and advance
crisecure said:
hi good day Iam new here, I want to root my phone samsung galaxy core 2 duos (SM-G355H) 4.4.2 kitkat
Iam comfuse which version Am I going to use
this one - Fullroot_su_2.35_Samsung_Galaxy_Core_2
or
this - Supersu_2.39_StratOS in attachment
thanks and advance
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They are all the same, accept version of su binary and application.
Hey man, i know this is an off-topic, the issue regarding rooting our device is that ,we cannot anymore update our phone. so i will share my experience after rooting my phone,so this is what happen,when i flash my stock ROM with the official firmware for galaxy core 2 duos(not from sammobile) my motherboard was damaged.the screen is dead but the phone is running but without display
novhexzhen said:
Hey man, i know this is an off-topic, the issue regarding rooting our device is that ,we cannot anymore update our phone. so i will share my experience after rooting my phone,so this is what happen,when i flash my stock ROM with the official firmware for galaxy core 2 duos(not from sammobile) my motherboard was damaged.the screen is dead but the phone is running but without display
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You can always update your phone via odin,kies or any other updates, only OTA updates are not possible - for now, accept if you flash stock and update it throught OTA.
thanks sir
my phone is now rooted
Thank you, thank you and thank you, thank you so much for doing this, you're awesome!
I've rooted my GC2 and it's awesome now.
not worked for me
StratOS_HTC said:
Greetings.
Since many users proposed to me to create a new thread for fullroot of Galay Core 2 phones, I decided to do so.
It's fullroot edition powered by SuperSu, not kinguser.
Thanks for Superuser and binary goes to Chainfire
The root for lolipop or any updates, custom rom will be made after the port/custom rom/update.
What needed :
G355.. phone with android 4.4.2 able to goto stock recovery, no other preroot attempts needed like preinstalled busybox,preinstalled init.d, because all this need the preroot access and installation.
This update zip is made specialy for G355H... devices. Tested on Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355HN on 4.4.2 Android,
but it should work on all devices Galaxy Core 2.
Initial support for Android 5 is enabled little more changing needed when the port or release will appear
How to :
1. Shut down your phone until last vibe ... it's OFF !
2. Enter stock recovery - hold 3 buttons (Menu + Power + Vol up)
3. After init select "apply update from external storage", press power button to enter
4. Select the previous downloaded zip . The file you have previously copied to extSdCard - and press power button ...
5. The script will run ...
6. If all goes ok, your phone should be rooted.
7. After boot android will upgrade - Superuser apk ask for update su binary.
8. No internet connection is neccessary for this step ... Select continue,normal way and wait for the success.
9. Hit thanks if it worked 4 you, you can update the su binary and apk throught Google Market
Latest superuser & binary - pseudo included in this update ( For lolipop 5 ). Still waiting for the Lolipop to come for our phone or at least port.
Thanks for Superuser and binary goes to Chainfire
Powered by SuperSu !
Looking forward for more infos and feedback.
Hit thanks if it worked for you
Feel free to post feedback !
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This didnt worked for me!!
Wipes o anything else is needed? I'm asking because is my girlfriends phone which I'm trying to root, I don't want to brick it
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Nope, I have the Samsung Galaxy Core II SM-G355HN. It's completely new, bought through my mobile carrier. I updated the mobile to the latest version, 4.4.2.
Then I just intruduced a microSD card, transferred the required zip, and followed the easy steps. I've been using my GC2 for 2 days and I'm so happy I found this thread. I removed all the bloatware and all the apps I didn't want, then I installed Nova launcher and now this phone is so fast. I recommend you to install Nova launcher cause, in spite of being way faster and quite more responsiveness than anything else I've seen, the Touchwiz version that comes with this phone is awful, it's different from any other Samsung interface I've ever seen, I hate it. Besides, Nova is ultra customizable, I love it so much that I bought the PRO version. With the stock Touchwiz of the GC2, you can't even create a shortcut to "Manage Applications".
Cheers!
StratOS_HTC said:
Greetings.
Since many users proposed to me to create a new thread for fullroot of Galay Core 2 phones, I decided to do so.
It's fullroot edition powered by SuperSu, not kinguser.
Thanks for Superuser and binary goes to Chainfire
The root for lolipop or any updates, custom rom will be made after the port/custom rom/update.
What needed :
G355.. phone with android 4.4.2 able to goto stock recovery, no other preroot attempts needed like preinstalled busybox,preinstalled init.d, because all this need the preroot access and installation.
This update zip is made specialy for G355H... devices. Tested on Galaxy Core 2 SM-G355HN on 4.4.2 Android,
but it should work on all devices Galaxy Core 2.
Initial support for Android 5 is enabled little more changing needed when the port or release will appear
How to :
1. Shut down your phone until last vibe ... it's OFF !
2. Enter stock recovery - hold 3 buttons (Menu + Power + Vol up)
3. After init select "apply update from external storage", press power button to enter
4. Select the previous downloaded zip . The file you have previously copied to extSdCard - and press power button ...
5. The script will run ...
6. If all goes ok, your phone should be rooted.
7. After boot android will upgrade - Superuser apk ask for update su binary.
8. No internet connection is neccessary for this step ... Select continue,normal way and wait for the success.
9. Hit thanks if it worked 4 you, you can update the su binary and apk throught Google Market
Latest superuser & binary - pseudo included in this update ( For lolipop 5 ). Still waiting for the Lolipop to come for our phone or at least port.
Thanks for Superuser and binary goes to Chainfire
Powered by SuperSu !
Looking forward for more infos and feedback.
Hit thanks if it worked for you
Feel free to post feedback !
Attached files are fullroot files with su binaries and app installed ( version info included)
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Hi its not working for me too :/ Superuser saying im using 4.3 then my phone is 4.4.2 so could u explain me that?
You don't need to install SuperSU first, it's automatically installed when rooting. I think you gotta have a 4.4.2 GC2. Why don't you update it through Settings/About device/Software update?
Burundukas said:
Hi its not working for me too :/ Superuser saying im using 4.3 then my phone is 4.4.2 so could u explain me that?
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jasbinkarki said:
This didnt worked for me!!
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First of all read the thread. Mine root zip's are powered by SuperSU and not superuser !
If you have problem please state the problem what are you using and how . BUT FIRST READ THE THREAD CAREFULLY !!!!
worked for me.
This totally worked for me.. from rooted kinguser you'll need to flash it again to stock after that it went out smoothly... Thank you so much buddy... if you ever going here in Philippines, the beer and the chicks are on me.
No need to do that.The recovery update flashable zip first deletes all posible root apks and binary and cache data.Then installs the SuperSu apk and binary.
It works on stock recovery only.
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Hi, StratOS_HTC, I have a problem with my Samsung Galaxy Core II.
Everything is working fine, but when I check for new updates through "Settings/About device/Software update/Update", a pop-up message appears and says something like:
"Your software has been modified, you can't update"
If I go to "Settings/About device/Status/Device status", it says Custom, and I've read that in order to update the phone through carrier's way, the Device status should be Normal, not Custom. These are the solutions I've found, though I haven't tried them, cause may be I shouldn't update the phone.
If it says modified then you could try booting into recovery (I'm unsure how, don't have the device) and wiping your cache, then rebooting. There may be lingering fragments of data in your cache from previous updates that are causing the modified message to appear.
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I unmounted the sd card, rebooted, now the status says Official. Checked for updates, now it works.
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I have the Samsung Galaxy Core II SM-G355HN with Android 4.4.2 (the one that came with the phone). I've rooted it using your method, I have SuperSU, I also installed Xposed framework and GravityBox so I can make some tweaks that I really need in order to use my phone as I want. I also use Nova launcher.
Which one of those things is not allowing me to update the Core II? Is it root? Xposed framework may be? Or the tweaks I've made with GravityBox module?
Thank you!
"Your software has been modified, you can't update"
Samsung has made their own check programs during boot,recovery and OTA update.
The system status changed if you root the phone. The partition can be written to (rw), so primary the whole update procedure or modified system has primary been modified just because of the root procedure and Samsung checks.
You can change the status via Chainfire's TriangleAway, but not the whole OTA procedure.
If you read the post regarding Samsung checks you will find a lot of stuff, but primary the GC2 stuff is different.
Wiping the cache and unmounting SDCard doesn't work for out phone if you want to update throught OTA.
Use Kies and Odin.
Not working OTA update is tipicaly just because of the root and rooting and samsung checks.
You can update/flash it throught Kies/Odin. and root it again or use the rooted integrated roms/flashes.
All right, first of all:
Where can I see the release notes of the new update? May be the update is not worth this whole process...
Second, if I download Kies and update the phone through Kies, do I lose all my data in the phone?
Can I update it using Kies the normal way? I mean, connect the phone, open the program and click update.
Thanks!
So how can i do unroot
It works for me. So how can i do unroot. For personal reasons(I can not install app to external card)
In SuperSu apk there is a option "full unroot" use this for it.
You can use some apps to install or move apps to extSdCard.
But I think that stock kernel support only fat filesystem of extSdCard,correct me if I'm wrong,havent tried it.It would be great to have some ext partition and swap on extSdCard too,but for that we will have to recompile and add modules for fs to kernel.
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