Hi guys,
newbie in modifying android devices.
As in the title, would like to know the following:
1. How to root without touching recovery
2. Alot of guides for the device I am rooting ask to flash CFW. Then use SuperSU to root it. I am trying NOT to do this.
3. Ability to unroot and maybe even lock back bootloader
How do I go about doing this?
2 devices I have are the HTC Desire V and Sony Xperia Acro S.
Trying not to taint these devices and keep them as default as possible.
Thanks!
Rooting an Android device does not necessarily imply to install a custom recovery (like Clockworkmod), but that is often done for convenience and backup purpose. Root kits often install a custom recovery. Custom recoveries let you install other roms and mods simply by selecting a zip file in your SD card. If anything goes wrong, most recoveries will let you mount the SD card as a USB storage so that you can reinstall another rom. If you worry about warranty or something else, you can install a custom recovery in peace: it will be replaced by the stock recovery in case you decide to revert to a stock unrooted rom (for example using Sony's PC Companion repair feature).
SuperSu or similar apps are needed to install the su binary and to grant root privileges to graphical applications. SuperSu is safe to install and used by millions of users.
To unroot you basically need to uninstall SuperSu. That's somewhere in SuperSu's menus. It will remove the su binary, and the device will no longer be rooted.
lyk13 said:
Hi guys,
newbie in modifying android devices.
As in the title, would like to know the following:
1. How to root without touching recovery
2. Alot of guides for the device I am rooting ask to flash CFW. Then use SuperSU to root it. I am trying NOT to do this.
3. Ability to unroot and maybe even lock back bootloader
How do I go about doing this?
2 devices I have are the HTC Desire V and Sony Xperia Acro S.
Trying not to taint these devices and keep them as default as possible.
Thanks!
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Hi every one,
I currently am using an LG G2 from tmobile (801 model). My device says its rooted but it doesnt have root access because I forgot to flash supersu binaries before i flashed the 4.4.2 version of the software. But now my custom recovery doesnt exist anymore.
I've tried using LG flash tools to flash back to 4.2. stock settings to start over but I am unable to do so for some reason. LG Flash tools isnt able to recognize my G2 in download mode. My computer is able to recognize my G2 when it is turned on though.
So is there anyway to flash a custom recovery without root access?
Or is there anyway to flash supersu binaries without a custom recovery using ADB?
I've tried trouble shooting with multiple threads and multiple downgrade methods but none of them are giving me any luck. I really want to flash a custom rom on my LG g2 and have the benefits of root access.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
sai.nissankula said:
Hi every one,
I currently am using an LG G2 from tmobile (801 model). My device says its rooted but it doesnt have root access because I forgot to flash supersu binaries before i flashed the 4.4.2 version of the software. But now my custom recovery doesnt exist anymore.
I've tried using LG flash tools to flash back to 4.2. stock settings to start over but I am unable to do so for some reason. LG Flash tools isnt able to recognize my G2 in download mode. My computer is able to recognize my G2 when it is turned on though.
So is there anyway to flash a custom recovery without root access?
Or is there anyway to flash supersu binaries without a custom recovery using ADB?
I've tried trouble shooting with multiple threads and multiple downgrade methods but none of them are giving me any luck. I really want to flash a custom rom on my LG g2 and have the benefits of root access.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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All you need to do is install the towelroot.apk to give instant temporary root. Then install SuperSU from the dev thread here on xda or from the play store. After installing SuperSU go to its settings and select install as a system app and reboot when finished. It might take 2 attempts before it successful (it always takes me 2 tries). Then uninstall towelroot as it's no longer required since you've gained permanent root. Now install the autorec.apk and you'll install TWRP recovery. Now that you have root and recovery and have control of your device you can customise to taste. In my case I always install busybox and a terminal emulator so I can further fine tune my system.
I hope this helps
Ciao
still got issues :/
Odysseus1962 said:
All you need to do is install the towelroot.apk to give instant temporary root. Then install SuperSU from the dev thread here on xda or from the play store. After installing SuperSU go to its settings and select install as a system app and reboot when finished. It might take 2 attempts before it successful (it always takes me 2 tries). Then uninstall towelroot as it's no longer required since you've gained permanent root. Now install the autorec.apk and you'll install TWRP recovery. Now that you have root and recovery and have control of your device you can customise to taste. In my case I always install busybox and a terminal emulator so I can further fine tune my system.
I hope this helps
Ciao
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However even when i go into supersu, it keeps saying my binaries are not up to date. So i cant install anything and I cant do anything to install a custom recovery without root access.
sai.nissankula said:
However even when i go into supersu, it keeps saying my binaries are not up to date. So i cant install anything and I cant do anything to install a custom recovery without root access.
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So you have installed Towelroot, achieved root then having issues installing the SuperSU.apk this is indeed an issue. Towelroot should allow for it to be installed. When you install Towelroot do you get the warnings from the installer and Lookout that the package contains an exploit? Do you interrupt or stop it from fully installing when you see the warnings? The only thing I can think of is you are doing something wrong when installing towelroot which is prohibiting it from doing its job in gaining root.
Hi everybody.
Okay, first, let me make it clear that I'm a complete noob and barely managed to root my device. Thanks in advance for whatever help you can provide. Now, let's get back to (THE URGENT)topic.....'
I own a Huawei Ascend G510-0200 and I have it bootlocker unlocked and rooted It through Kingo Android Root. Now, I want to install the custom Cyanogen 11 kitkat based rom for the Huawei. Here's the link to the load of sh*t I can't understand >> WorlWideWebb.modaco.cee-ooo-mmm/topic/367021-kk-444-cyanogenmod-110-rom-all-nightly-builds-available
Now, It says that I need some stuff called ClockworkMod Recovery ( The part I managed to understand). I installed Rom Manager but, As You all know the Ascend G510 is unsupported. So I decided to download the zip file, Install Rom Installer, Enter Recovery mode through Rom Installer, And choose the zip file. However, after choozing the file, It says "installation aborted".
Now that's the first problem. Here's my list of problems>>>>>
1.. How exactly should I install the Cwm?
2. Should I install twrp (and how ?)
3. Is there other other requirements I'm missing from the link ?
4. If I am, what are those requirements and How should I proceed ?
5. Finally, How to install the ROM itself ??
If you can, please explain the above in SIMPLE TERMS and thanks in advance,
MASK
I can't find a guide for dummies for it, nor any compatible automatized program or a rom created for it...
Pizzadelivefr said:
I can't find a guide for dummies for it, nor any compatible automatized program or a rom created for it...
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Been away for a while now so can't vouch if there is a custom ROM available at this moment for your specific K2 variant. However, rooting is very possible. Simply unlocking your bootloader and booting up TWRP recovery is enough to do the job since TWRP will root the device for you. TWRP will or should detect if the device is rooted or not. If it is not then when you select to reboot your system it should ask if you would like to install SuperSU or in lamen terms, to root your device. Obviously you will say yes at this point. When the device reboots then go to the play store to update SuperSU. Once it is updated open the SuperSU app so it can update the su binary. It will ask to update the su binary either normally (by writing to your system with write permissions) or via twrp\cwm. To select the normal option you must either be S-Off or have a custom kernel specific to your K2 variant which has write protection removed. Otherwise, you must select the twrp\cwm method where it will reboot back to the custom recovery and make the change from there. Once the su binary is successfully updated then you are now properly rooted. Do not EVER flash a custom ROM unless the ROM Developer states that it is compatible for your device.
So i was thinking that we dont have any thread to this device so i made this.
Can someone help me to unlock bootloader to this beatiful device. i cant get it open.
when im trying to unlock it with the code(adb or flashtool) it gives me error saying "command not allowed" i have tried many times and re installing the drivers and tried different os and nothing helps.
tried to make some research from google etc like stackflow but just cant find nothing. i have the imei right and everything. and tried to unlock with the sonys dev site. and i did out the device as e4g or e4. nothing
command not allowed
to my device xperia e5 f3311 but it also writes in the service menu * # * # 7378423 # * # * service info\configuration is line "rooring status:" bootloader unlock alloved: yes
I'm now looking for a custom recovery for my xperia e5 f3311 and install an supersu.zip and rooting proces is complete but
GameboyZA said:
to my device xperia e5 f3311 but it also writes in the service menu * # * # 7378423 # * # * service info\configuration is line "rooring status:" bootloader unlock alloved: yes
I'm now looking for a custom recovery for my xperia e5 f3311 and install an supersu.zip and rooting proces is complete but
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Solved the command not allowed proplem . just go in your phone top the developer settings and enable the oem thing. and make sure that usb debugging is on. thats it! hope it helps you out
pottu221 said:
Solved the command not allowed proplem . just go in your phone top the developer settings and enable the oem thing. and make sure that usb debugging is on. thats it! hope it helps you out
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pottu221 thanks....
Hey, does the root works with your method?
If this work how do you proceed for that (Install CWM and install super su ?)?
Thanks
toinedu27 said:
Hey, does the root works with your method?
If this work how do you proceed for that (Install CWM and install super su ?)?
Thanks
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aint gonna happen. none of the tools doesnt support mtk 6735 with android 6.0. so we should have rooted phone to get recovery.img so i think that our only hope is to wait that kingroot or something will work on our device
You don't need to wait for the Kingroot as it is not possible to root locked bootloader with drm-verify enabled.
What You need is to create recovery.img to flash on /recovery partition (it should exist, as Sony started to adding them before E5).
There are autotools for MTK devices (they create recovery for specific SoC/CPU not model), but I'm not sure if it is safe to flash on Sony firmware as it is different than generic firmware used on standard (Chinese) devices.
Than using it should be possible to root it by flashing SuperSU zip.
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You don't need to wait for the Kingroot as it is not possible to root locked bootloader with drm-verify enabled.
What You need is to create recovery.img to flash on /recovery partition (it should exist, as Sony started to adding them before E5).
There are autotools for MTK devices (they create recovery for specific SoC/CPU not model), but I'm not sure if it is safe to flash on Sony firmware as it is different than generic firmware used on standard (Chinese) devices.
Than using it should be possible to root it by flashing SuperSU zip.
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The proplem is that cant get the recovery.img out from anywhere :/
So there's still no way to root this phone ? I really need to install Viper4Android on it ^^
Hey,
I saw the "Dirty Cow" fault on the Linux systems.
I also saw that fault should works on Android, I will see if I can root my device with that
I will be back soon
toinedu27 said:
Hey,
I saw the "Dirty Cow" fault on the Linux systems.
I also saw that fault should works on Android, I will see if I can root my device with that
I will be back soon
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Have you managed to root your device?
I've been trying to make a working cwm or twrp recovery, but I need to extract the stock recovery.img to do so.
And that requires root.
Can you send me a dm if you managed to root it with the dirty cow exploit? Thanks.
Hey,
I didn't find time to try this exploit but the thing I should do is just install the package dirty cow for android (released on github) and after use the "run-as" command for install super su...
I'm not certain that can work but it should if Sony didn't correct this fault, else I will always can recover via FlashTool to a factory version.
toinedu27 said:
Hey,
I didn't find time to try this exploit but the thing I should do is just install the package dirty cow for android (released on github) and after use the "run-as" command for install super su...
I'm not certain that can work but it should if Sony didn't correct this fault, else I will always can recover via FlashTool to a factory version.
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Can you check if it works?
I just need a confirmation that you got your phone rooted safely with that fault, then I'll start working on twrp and hopefully we'll have our first rom on this device soon.
But since I recently bought this phone and I can't get my pc to work (for flashtool, in case anything goes wrong), I need someone to test if the dirty cow fault still works on our devices.
If you have time, please check it out.
Hey,
I try but I need to install a tool called "NDK" for the "NDK-Build" command
I'm progressing
I am waiting for a miracle. I also installed Kingroot and in it I found that in 1497 people have applied for root so that we are not alone. ?
Hey there,
I've managed to set up fastboot and finding alternative drivers to work on our device.
Finally, I can now use adb with full fastboot access.
I've also managed to unlock my bootloader, so now I will have to find a recovery that will work on our mediatek 6735 chipset, build based on API 23 (marshmallow).
If necessary, I can try to port cwm from some different device.
When we have a working recovery, we can most likely flash anything, so I might make a prerooted version of the stock firmware.
Expect the first development for this device any soon.
Edit1: Due to health reasons, I might have to delay this for a week, my appologies.
I'm sorry I don't have the time to exploit the Dirty Cow fault (lot of Home Work) and I don't have the knowledges that I need :/
I hope @mrmarvin_16 will got the root access (Thanks a lot )
Hello. Excuse me for my English writing through translayte google. I am writing with Russian Forum 4PDA. We were able to unlock bootloader is a link to my post on this forum 4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=753685&st=160#entry54277601 . And TWP recovery we also gathered, the download link yadi.sk/d/Vq0jgohxymPCG . Problem Only here we do not know how to sew it into the phone itself.
I flash recovery but i dont have boot to recovery menu
And as you flashed? I just have all the time an error in piercing through ADB.