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A while back, I always rooted and unrooted my Nexus S with no problems at all. Now whenever I try to root it, it just goes wrong. I've tried TWRP & CWM, CWM used to always work but now it just messes up. Both TWRP and CWM both give me an error that say Installation Aborted when I try to install a custom rom. I've redownloaded the rom from different browsers and even different PCs but nothing working, still that same error. Does anyone have a guide that is 100% to work without any errors during the process?
What guide are you using?
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What guide are you using?
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I used this one: http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-root/how-to-root-nexus-s-or-nexus-s-4g-on-ics-or-gingerbread/
1. Make sure you're running one the more recent versions of the custom recovery. You probably are but there are issues with older versions so just make sure.
2. Boot into what ever recovery you pick and do a full wipe. That is everything gets wiped but your SD card. Factory reset. Format /system etc.
3. Flash your ROM and gapps if they are seperate.
You should not get any errors. If your recovery is current and your flashing a new rom onto a fully wiped system and you still get a error either you're screwing something up or you may have a hardware problem.
To rule out a hw problem flash the factory images with fastboot. If those flash normally and everything works it is almost certainly user error.
albundy2010 said:
1. Make sure you're running one the more recent versions of the custom recovery. You probably are but there are issues with older versions so just make sure.
2. Boot into what ever recovery you pick and do a full wipe. That is everything gets wiped but your SD card. Factory reset. Format /system etc.
3. Flash your ROM and gapps if they are seperate.
You should not get any errors. If your recovery is current and your flashing a new rom onto a fully wiped system and you still get a error either you're screwing something up or you may have a hardware problem.
To rule out a hw problem flash the factory images with fastboot. If those flash normally and everything works it is almost certainly user error.
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Alright, thanks Do you recommend that I root my Nexus S or should I wait for the Jelly Bean update? I've rooted before and I enjoyed it but now I don't see that many reasons to root, do you have any good reasons?
I have many. My reasons for root don't matter. If you don't have a reason for root then don't root. Its that simple really.
Make sure you're on a stock 4.0.4 rom. When the ota is out install it.
If you want just root on either os at any time just flash su.zip from custom recovery. Its that simple. Having root on a stock rom does not affect the ota process.
albundy2010 said:
I have many. My reasons for root don't matter. If you don't have a reason for root then don't root. Its that simple really.
Make sure you're on a stock 4.0.4 rom. When the ota is out install it.
If you want just root on either os at any time just flash su.zip from custom recovery. Its that simple. Having root on a stock rom does not affect the ota process.
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What are your reasons for root? Please share?
Getting rid of stuff I don't want in a ROM.
Apps that do things that require root.Titanium backup/autoruns adaway ( ad blocker app alone could be its one point) etc
Changing kernel settings. Bid/bin clocks volts etc.
Being able to have a replacement launcher use the ICS style widget drawer.
Lastly , I simply just can't see having a computer that I don't have root/admin rights to. Its my damn device and I do what I want.
albundy2010 said:
Getting rid of stuff I don't want in a ROM.
Apps that do things that require root.Titanium backup/autoruns adaway ( ad blocker app alone could be its one point) etc
Changing kernel settings. Bid/bin clocks volts etc.
Being able to have a replacement launcher use the ICS style widget drawer.
Lastly , I simply just can't see having a computer that I don't have root/admin rights to. Its my damn device and I do what I want.
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Oh cool. There is this project that some members from XDA are working on called Sense4All and they are porting Sense to many devices. Im probably going to wait until a fully functionable release is available for the Nexus S. I do like AOKP a lot, so that might be a reason for why I'll root.
You seem to be a little confused with some terms. Root is simply being able to grant superuser permission.
You don't need to root to flash a custom rom on a nexus. Just a unblocked bootloader. You could run aokp or any other rom without root if you wanted to.
albundy2010 said:
You seem to be a little confused with some terms. Root is simply being able to grant superuser permission.
You don't need to root to flash a custom rom on a nexus. Just a unblocked bootloader. You could run aokp or any other rom without root if you wanted to.
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Oh, I never knew that, haha. Is it possible to flash a custom kernel with an unlocked bootloader or does that require root access?
m1l4droid said:
No you just need a custom recovery. But using that kernel's mods, like BLN, OC, UV, touchwake, etc, requires apps that need root, like NSTools, SetCPU, etc.
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Oh alright. Now I really wanna root + install a custom rom. Do any of you have a full 100% fully working guide for rooting Nexus S and which rom should I flash first? I already know what kernel I want.
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showthread.php?2024-ACS-Nexus-S-One-Click-Root-V4-0
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http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showthread.php?2024-ACS-Nexus-S-One-Click-Root-V4-0
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Thank you so much! I rooted my phone with CWM recovery installed and Paranoid Android + gapps installed
This is my first post, so here goes. I have been reading all day after following the guide on the developers forum on unlocking, rooting. Everything went well, it is unlocked, cwm flashed, and rooted. However, rootcheck comes back with "this device does not have proper root access." I did some reading and found out i would have to do more to get a "full root." Superuser is installed and i can use a root browser so I am guessing i have a limited root....
Does anyone have suggestions? Really want to get this done before flashing any custom roms. If it helps, i had 4.1.1 JB before all of this. Suggestions on roms to flash would help, i read i should only flash a rom based on JB. I dont know if its related but i have been unable to do a backup with CWM...results in error.
I hope provided pertinent info. Thanks in advance.
bobrebn3 said:
This is my first post, so here goes. I have been reading all day after following the guide on the developers forum on unlocking, rooting. Everything went well, it is unlocked, cwm flashed, and rooted. However, rootcheck comes back with "this device does not have proper root access." I did some reading and found out i would have to do more to get a "full root." Superuser is installed and i can use a root browser so I am guessing i have a limited root....
Does anyone have suggestions? Really want to get this done before flashing any custom roms. If it helps, i had 4.1.1 JB before all of this. Suggestions on roms to flash would help, i read i should only flash a rom based on JB. I dont know if its related but i have been unable to do a backup with CWM...results in error.
I hope provided pertinent info. Thanks in advance.
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Drop CWM... download/flash TWRP (team win recovery partition) i call them TWiRP, lol
But, with CWM, it just stood still for 30min?! i tried 3 times...nothing
flashed over the alternate recovery from TWRP, and whalA! i can do backups
plus the TWRP gui is ALOT more user friendly, and alot more options.
go here, http: //teamw.in /project /twrp
on the right, top, choose your device...
its the same way as with CWM and FastBoot..
But...
I still cant get ROOT either, busybox SAYS, rooted, but SU and Titanium backup say no root, so does RootExplorer...
so im stuck at that part...
im running, JB 4.1.1
my steps i did:
downloaded/installed asus unlocker tool
followed the directions to install cwm/TWRP ( i chose TWRP, cause CWM is a POS with this tablet)
ran/flashed that root-signed.zip, it said SUCCESS
rebooted..
it said, Optimizing Apps 1 of 140
then loads fine, but like you its givng me LIMITED root access...
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This method i just did and got Rooted successfully on the UNLOCKED version of Asus JellyBean 4.1.1
Now we will root the tablet
7) Copy Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed to the internal storage of your tablet. then reboot into the bootloader again.
8) This time you need to select the RCK icon with volume up to enter the recovery image.
9) In recovery flash Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed and reboot into the system
10) Install Supersu from Google Play
11) Open up Supersu, it will ask you to update the binary, choose yes.
12) Now your tablet should be rooted
== Part 4 - Remove the Bloatware ==
Check second post
== credits ==
- eyeballer for TWRP recovery
- untermensch for CWM recovery
- sparkym3 for his automated rooting toolkit
- Redefined301 for his guide
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original posting:
http:// forum.xda-developers.com /showthread.php?t=1845377
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like i said, i JUST did this and it worked!
Now, RootExplorer,Titanium backup,RootChecker,SU, they all now see i have 100% root access
*p/s
do not use TitaniumBackup for restoring...use TWRP (or CWM) TB screws crap up...
its best to use it for Restoring Apps, or Cleaning Davilik Cache..etc, but DO NOT use it to restore system files/structures...
cool
CyberdyneSystems said:
Drop CWM... download/flash TWRP (team win recovery partition) i call them TWiRP, lol
But, with CWM, it just stood still for 30min?! i tried 3 times...nothing
flashed over the alternate recovery from TWRP, and whalA! i can do backups
plus the TWRP gui is ALOT more user friendly, and alot more options.
go here, http: //teamw.in /project /twrp
on the right, top, choose your device...
its the same way as with CWM and FastBoot..
But...
I still cant get ROOT either, busybox SAYS, rooted, but SU and Titanium backup say no root, so does RootExplorer...
so im stuck at that part...
im running, JB 4.1.1
my steps i did:
downloaded/installed asus unlocker tool
followed the directions to install cwm/TWRP ( i chose TWRP, cause CWM is a POS with this tablet)
ran/flashed that root-signed.zip, it said SUCCESS
rebooted..
it said, Optimizing Apps 1 of 140
then loads fine, but like you its givng me LIMITED root access...
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This method i just did and got Rooted successfully on the UNLOCKED version of Asus JellyBean 4.1.1
original posting:
http:// forum.xda-developers.com /showthread.php?t=1845377
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like i said, i JUST did this and it worked!
Now, RootExplorer,Titanium backup,RootChecker,SU, they all now see i have 100% root access
*p/s
do not use TitaniumBackup for restoring...use TWRP (or CWM) TB screws crap up...
its best to use it for Restoring Apps, or Cleaning Davilik Cache..etc, but DO NOT use it to restore system files/structures...
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CyberDyne
Thanks. I just flashed the TWRP recovery...I really like the gui. I have a question though...the superuser3.2 file you said to flash...where do i find that? I'm up to that point. Thanks again, for your help. Also, another question...is it correct that I have to only install roms based on official ASUS JB 4.1.1 ? I'm really unclear on that stuff. If i flash another rom will it undo what I just did in flashing TWRP? I'm getting a little confused between flashing these recoveries and flashing roms...help
CyberdyneSystems said:
Drop CWM... download/flash TWRP (team win recovery partition) i call them TWiRP, lol
But, with CWM, it just stood still for 30min?! i tried 3 times...nothing
flashed over the alternate recovery from TWRP, and whalA! i can do backups
plus the TWRP gui is ALOT more user friendly, and alot more options.
go here, http: //teamw.in /project /twrp
on the right, top, choose your device...
its the same way as with CWM and FastBoot..
But...
I still cant get ROOT either, busybox SAYS, rooted, but SU and Titanium backup say no root, so does RootExplorer...
so im stuck at that part...
im running, JB 4.1.1
my steps i did:
downloaded/installed asus unlocker tool
followed the directions to install cwm/TWRP ( i chose TWRP, cause CWM is a POS with this tablet)
ran/flashed that root-signed.zip, it said SUCCESS
rebooted..
it said, Optimizing Apps 1 of 140
then loads fine, but like you its givng me LIMITED root access...
**************************** UPDATE ***********************************
This method i just did and got Rooted successfully on the UNLOCKED version of Asus JellyBean 4.1.1
original posting:
http:// forum.xda-developers.com /showthread.php?t=1845377
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like i said, i JUST did this and it worked!
Now, RootExplorer,Titanium backup,RootChecker,SU, they all now see i have 100% root access
*p/s
do not use TitaniumBackup for restoring...use TWRP (or CWM) TB screws crap up...
its best to use it for Restoring Apps, or Cleaning Davilik Cache..etc, but DO NOT use it to restore system files/structures...
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Awesome...it worked! I found the .zip file you mentioned and flashed it with TWRP, installed supersu and it all worked. If someone could answer the remainder of my question about which roms to flash, I would appreciate it. Thanks again CyberDyne!
bobrebn3 said:
Awesome...it worked! I found the .zip file you mentioned and flashed it with TWRP, installed supersu and it all worked. If someone could answer the remainder of my question about which roms to flash, I would appreciate it. Thanks again CyberDyne!
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flash any rom, thats made for the tablet, the rom will be based off the recent os,like jelly bean,just gutted,ripped and optimized.
there are several, hydro, which is like stock,just performance enhanced, black jellybean, optimized for other stuff.
just research the differences...and read the reviews...the users might have issues that havrnt been worked out yet.
to gain root access to the files and delete system apps, *buy* Root Explorer.
then change a folders view from, r/o to r/w, becareful what u delete.
ALWAYS BACKUP BEFORE MESSING AROUND!!
ANYTHING else?
thanks
CyberdyneSystems said:
flash any rom, thats made for the tablet, the rom will be based off the recent os,like jelly bean,just gutted,ripped and optimized.
there are several, hydro, which is like stock,just performance enhanced, black jellybean, optimized for other stuff.
just research the differences...and read the reviews...the users might have issues that havrnt been worked out yet.
to gain root access to the files and delete system apps, *buy* Root Explorer.
then change a folders view from, r/o to r/w, becareful what u delete.
ALWAYS BACKUP BEFORE MESSING AROUND!!
ANYTHING else?
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Thanks again for your help. I completed my backup in a couple minutes, then used titanium backup for the apps. I will research the roms you mentioned and others. You solved all my problems...transformer related problems that is....have a good day.
TF700?
Hey guys, I have the same problem as OP and the subsequent poster only that my device is a TF700, can you guys tell me if this method works for the infinity?
CyberdyneSystems said:
flash any rom, thats made for the tablet, the rom will be based off the recent os,like jelly bean,just gutted,ripped and optimized.
there are several, hydro, which is like stock,just performance enhanced, black jellybean, optimized for other stuff.
just research the differences...and read the reviews...the users might have issues that havrnt been worked out yet.
to gain root access to the files and delete system apps, *buy* Root Explorer.
then change a folders view from, r/o to r/w, becareful what u delete.
ALWAYS BACKUP BEFORE MESSING AROUND!!
ANYTHING else?
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As far as I know, you can only flash custom JB ROMS that are based off the JB bootloader. Once you did the OTA upgrade to JB, the bootloader was updated as well. If you try to flash any ROMS that are based off the ICS bootloader, you're going to brick your tablet. That's what I keep reading. I'm still on a locked tablet, but I read everything on the forums.
CyberdyneSystems said:
Drop CWM... download/flash TWRP (team win recovery partition) i call them TWiRP, lol
But, with CWM, it just stood still for 30min?! i tried 3 times...nothing
flashed over the alternate recovery from TWRP, and whalA! i can do backups
plus the TWRP gui is ALOT more user friendly, and alot more options.
go here, http: //teamw.in /project /twrp
on the right, top, choose your device...
its the same way as with CWM and FastBoot..
But...
I still cant get ROOT either, busybox SAYS, rooted, but SU and Titanium backup say no root, so does RootExplorer...
so im stuck at that part...
im running, JB 4.1.1
my steps i did:
downloaded/installed asus unlocker tool
followed the directions to install cwm/TWRP ( i chose TWRP, cause CWM is a POS with this tablet)
ran/flashed that root-signed.zip, it said SUCCESS
rebooted..
it said, Optimizing Apps 1 of 140
then loads fine, but like you its givng me LIMITED root access...
**************************** UPDATE ***********************************
This method i just did and got Rooted successfully on the UNLOCKED version of Asus JellyBean 4.1.1
original posting:
http:// forum.xda-developers.com /showthread.php?t=1845377
****************************************************************************************
like i said, i JUST did this and it worked!
Now, RootExplorer,Titanium backup,RootChecker,SU, they all now see i have 100% root access
*p/s
do not use TitaniumBackup for restoring...use TWRP (or CWM) TB screws crap up...
its best to use it for Restoring Apps, or Cleaning Davilik Cache..etc, but DO NOT use it to restore system files/structures...
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Hey I have a similar problem for k3 note (k50a40) can you help me with that
Thanks
Update : Problem Solved
Hi all!
I rooted my S4 with the all-in-one toolkit but I have the feeling that something didn't worked out. First thing, I don't get the boot screen with the red writing..I still have the normal one. It installed TWRP recovery alright and it works well. It installed SU, but i had troubles installing busybox..it gave errors about permission, even if I gave the installer root permission at launch..I had to install busybox through recovery. Other thing it didn't work is uninstalling system apps..I tried with Titanium, Anttek app manager and even with manually delete the apks, but after a reboot the apps and the apks reappeared..
All this things made me think that something went "not-fully-ok" in the unlocking process...
Is there something I can do to verify this?
Edit: forgot to say i'm on stock rom, last update.
Jeeza said:
Hi all!
I rooted my S4 with the all-in-one toolkit but I have the feeling that something didn't worked out. First thing, I don't get the boot screen with the red writing..I still have the normal one. It installed TWRP recovery alright and it works well. It installed SU, but i had troubles installing busybox..it gave errors about permission, even if I gave the installer root permission at launch..I had to install busybox through recovery. Other thing it didn't work is uninstalling system apps..I tried with Titanium, Anttek app manager and even with manually delete the apks, but after a reboot the apps and the apks reappeared..
All this things made me think that something went "not-fully-ok" in the unlocking process...
Is there something I can do to verify this?
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Hi, are you using a custom ROM or the stock ROM? The apps reappearing issue is on the stock ROM and happens on the 4.1 Jelly Bean ROM because HTC in their infinite wisdom (lmao who did I copy) introduced a write-protect feature in the Jelly Bean kernel. So installing stuff will work, but only in recovery when the kernel isn't active. I assume this is how you installed Superuser - through recovery. To overcome this issue you can flash a custom ROM like ViperOneS or if you don't want a custom ROM you can flash a zip in recovery which I will provide the link to shortly
Edit: page 212 of the official jelly bean thread in the general forum
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... Or you can flash custon kernel (I.e.elementalS 2.5) if you want to stay on stock and have no write protection......
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tominozh said:
... Or you can flash custon kernel (I.e.elementalS 2.5) if you want to stay on stock and have no write protection......
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app
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Until CM 10.1 reaches stable, I think i'll stay with stock rom..does a new kernel provides other benefits?
Jeeza said:
Hi all!
I rooted my S4 with the all-in-one toolkit but I have the feeling that something didn't worked out. First thing, I don't get the boot screen with the red writing..I still have the normal one. It installed TWRP recovery alright and it works well. It installed SU, but i had troubles installing busybox..it gave errors about permission, even if I gave the installer root permission at launch..I had to install busybox through recovery. Other thing it didn't work is uninstalling system apps..I tried with Titanium, Anttek app manager and even with manually delete the apks, but after a reboot the apps and the apks reappeared..
All this things made me think that something went "not-fully-ok" in the unlocking process...
Is there something I can do to verify this?
Edit: forgot to say i'm on stock rom, last update.
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is this a device you have unlocked and bought brandnew yourself? or used?
mayby you dont have full root (after flashing root)
if your on JB maybe you have to flash the edited init d file for full r/w in system
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36099646&postcount=2111
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Jeeza said:
Until CM 10.1 reaches stable, I think i'll stay with stock rom..does a new kernel provides other benefits?
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nightlys are stable enough to be daily drivers.
real187 said:
is this a device you have unlocked and bought brandnew yourself? or used?
mayby you dont have full root (after flashing root)
if your on JB maybe you have to flash the edited init d file for full r/w in system
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36099646&postcount=2111
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Thank you all for your replies! I'll try and flash this zip with twrp..the phone was used, but the previous owner did nothing like flashing stuff, or rooting..
Does flashing this package allows me to permanently delete system apps?
And are there real benefits with flashing a non-stock kernel?
Meanwhile, bought flash image gui, flashed the kernel with it, and again with recovery. Now I can uninstall system apps permanently!
Jeeza said:
Hi all!
I rooted my S4 with the all-in-one toolkit but I have the feeling that something didn't worked out. First thing, I don't get the boot screen with the red writing..I still have the normal one. It installed TWRP recovery alright and it works well. It installed SU, but i had troubles installing busybox..it gave errors about permission, even if I gave the installer root permission at launch..I had to install busybox through recovery. Other thing it didn't work is uninstalling system apps..I tried with Titanium, Anttek app manager and even with manually delete the apks, but after a reboot the apps and the apks reappeared..
All this things made me think that something went "not-fully-ok" in the unlocking process...
Is there something I can do to verify this?
Edit: forgot to say i'm on stock rom, last update.
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What version is your toolkit? 3.4?
It looks more like you S-Offed, because HBOOT didn't give a da*m about the red message when S-Offed.
You're running stock. Kernal reboot would force it to reinstall.
mr_verystock said:
What version is your toolkit? 3.4?
It looks more like you S-Offed, because HBOOT didn't give a da*m about the red message when S-Offed.
You're running stock. Kernal reboot would force it to reinstall.
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On the Hboot screen it says clearly S-on...and i'm sorry but i didn't understand your "Kernal reboot would force it to reinstall"
Hey, im pretty new to rooting and stuff, and i've already rooted my phone. But if I flash a custom ROM on my phone, will it wipe the root? (I have an HTC One M8)
ViperVenom2000 said:
Hey, im pretty new to rooting and stuff, and i've already rooted my phone. But if I flash a custom ROM on my phone, will it wipe the root? (I have an HTC One M8)
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Yes, it will wipe the root! I suggest you flash a CM based ROM since its got root toggle inbuilt in its developer settings. Cheers ?
sw1tchback said:
Yes, it will wipe the root! I suggest you flash a CM based ROM since its got root toggle inbuilt in its developer settings. Cheers
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Thanks!
sw1tchback said:
Yes, it will wipe the root! I suggest you flash a CM based ROM since its got root toggle inbuilt in its developer settings. Cheers
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So, something like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2753248? WIll that have root? And, can you install superuser (Any version of Superuser) on any android version safely?
Well I'm very new at this as well and I see now that the road from sitting on your couch googling what is rooting to becoming a super hacker is a long one, I think I can help. With that being said I could be wrong too so research everything and double check. If you have root access before you do anything else install a custom recovery. I suggest TWRP. Then you want to focus on learning to create nandroid backups and Titanium backups. That way when things go awry all is not lost. THEN you can go for the ROMs. Research how to wipe your device properly with each flash. This is pretty important. TWRP recovery automatically tells you when your wipe has unrooted your device and gives you root again. May I ask is your bootloader already unlocked?
ViperVenom2000 said:
Thanks!
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I'm always there to help?
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ViperVenom2000 said:
So, something like this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2753248? WIll that have root? And, can you install superuser (Any version of Superuser) on any android version safely?
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Yeah the ROM you mentioned should work fine for your device. Just follow the instructions in the guide step by step and all should go well. And yes, you'd have root inbuilt since its a CM based ROM, just enable Developer Options in settings and toggle Root Access in it to 'Apps only' or 'Apps and ADB'. I prefer using Chainfire's SuperSU, it should work well with your ROM. Good Luck Flashing ??
EDIT: I just noticed, the ROM you mentioned is a pretty old one. I suggest you flash CM 13 running Android 6.x Marshmallow, there is an official build for your device here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3256696
Check it out!
Thanks all! I found it out. I've unlocked my bootloader, and installed TWRP. Then, made a complete ROM Backup in case everything screws up. (I stored the backups and a stock ROM on a micro-SD card) Then, I installed a custom ROM running a CM based android Marshmallow (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2753248), along with the Google Play apps .zip. Then, made a backup again, and now I'm all set! I think I will still delve into finding the best ROM for me! And all without bricking my phone. I also was successfully able to root my LG G Pad 7.0 LTE using Purple Drake with a special version of TWRP. Again, thanks for all the help! (The next thing I need to do is figure out how to Dual-Boot custom ROMs...)
Hi all, I'm new on this forum and have an issue related to SlimKat rom (i don't no if its a bug or a glitch)
I used my Galaxy S2 i9100 to root using Odin (version 4.0.3) and its a great phone but some apps i want or have for more options
requires 4.4 or higher so wanted to update/install a new rom and make some backups before using Titanium Backup.
After rooting, all was succeed, got root acces, Superuser, CWM.
Further CWM was version 6.0.1.2 and needed 6.0.4.5 or better for kitkat compability to instal slimkat.
after a few days of searching, my phone did nothing and fixed it with re-installing cwm and let it work and all.
Finally I got the rom working after 3 days of searching and trying.
After a successfull installation Slimkat rom, TWRP was installed or overwitten instead of CWM (I dont know why).
Everything goes fast and smooth (still need to test the apps compabilities of 4.4 and 1 app has a new icon which was not there in 4.0).
So I hope it will work just fine so Im happy on that part.
Now when I want to start Titanium Backup it did not got root acces, i got to developer -> root acces -> apps enabled / apps and ADB enabled)
So I did and got Error:
ERROR:
Sorry, could not obtain root privileges. This app will *not* work!
Please check if your ROM is rooted and try again.
This attempt was made using the command / system / bin / su.
So enable root acces did not work (bug or glitch) so its unabe to use the backup restore on most apps where I make
a backup from it. (so I find for solutions on the web)
on Slimroms they say, go to recovery mode, wipe data/factory reset, reinstall the rom and try again.
same issue, do it once or twice and send a bug report, but if its not a bug, its hours of waste for them, so I ask
friendly here if anyone know how to regain root acces or if the problem is in the kernel.
I used Kernel Siyah to root my galaxy S2 and with CWM, after the rom it become
the Kernel of [email protected] #1 that came with TWRP.
If anyone can help me out to regain root acces, i would be happy, if not, than I restart everything else and regain the things
I lost by backing up with Titanium Backup.
Regards TigerLover
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