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[Q] Reducing Bloat on Huawei Ascend Y100 (U8185) - Root Required?

I recently bought a PAYG Y100 on O2 to act as a wireless hotspot when I'm working in offices without convenient Internet access, but now I'm itching to root the device and clean out some of the bloat.
I realise it's pretty new and (I think) exclusive to O2, but there's not much information about it in the forums. Do I need to root it to delete the unwanted APK files? Are there any tools that can root this phone (searched and tried some, without success)?
If there's no tool, is there a rooted ROM that's guaranteed not to brick the U8185? It's running 2.3.6 and the link below implies that it's got the same kernel as the U8818, U8815 and U8655. I've drawn a blank on working rooting tools for those devices too.
http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwi...=toDownloadFile&flay=software&softid=NDU5NTk=
Any advice gratefully received

I recently bought one too, with the sole intent of hacking it. I'm just experimenting and documenting as I go. Right now I have stock recovery, fastboot mode, and a kernel compiled. I haven't found any stock ROMs for download, and I haven't figured out how to get root yet...
My notes so far: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UxPGSzPgogNU6VkjNFlASJgpG3nVEgLoE-8K3Qlo43Y/edit
I'm building an army to help hack this device... hang tight, we'll have root and stuff soon I hope.

Yes you need root permission. Just get rooted (easily done) then get Titanium Backup from the play store and it will allow you to remove bloatware of any kind. Be safe though and dont delete important system files. or install a clean rom with no bloatware

Irfdiddy said:
Yes you need root permission. Just get rooted (easily done) then get Titanium Backup from the play store and it will allow you to remove bloatware of any kind. Be safe though and dont delete important system files. or install a clean rom with no bloatware
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I'm not aware of any root on this device yet. I tried for some time yesterday, but I never managed. It's a bit harder on U8185 because we don't have any stock ROMs yet... kernel source is nice, but we don't have a RAM disk to pair with custom kernels, and no stock kernel flash back in case we brick it.

aorth said:
I recently bought one too, with the sole intent of hacking it. I'm just experimenting and documenting as I go. Right now I have stock recovery, fastboot mode, and a kernel compiled. I haven't found any stock ROMs for download, and I haven't figured out how to get root yet...
My notes so far: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UxPGSzPgogNU6VkjNFlASJgpG3nVEgLoE-8K3Qlo43Y/edit
I'm building an army to help hack this device... hang tight, we'll have root and stuff soon I hope.
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This is great news - glad to see that greater minds than mine are working on this phone. I'm very pleased with it, but it needs a few tweaks. I'll be watching your progress with interest. Thanks.

Root... w00t?
It was a bit crude... but I got root on the Y100:
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I gotta clean it up a bit and then I'll make sure to liberate all you guys.

ClockworkMod Recovery working
I just finished porting ClockworkMod Recovery to the Ascend Y100. This means we can now flash ROMs, kernels, root, etc. Here's a screenshot:
You can build it yourself from my CyanogenMod 9 device tree: https://github.com/alanorth/android_device_huawei_u8185
Stay tuned for downloads, instructions, etc.
Edit: I've posted more info and download links on my blog here: http://mjanja.co.ke/2012/07/clockworkmod-recovery-for-huawei-u8185/ I'll post on XDA as I get more time.

Excellent news - on holiday at the moment but will check this out when I get back. Thanks

CWM Recovery not working
Hi Alan,
I used the methods you described in your blog, but the recovery isnt working, when I select an option I get stuck on the ROM Manager logo. Please help

keeping an eye for this one. this units onboard memory is too small not to be cleaned up.

help
please . i would if i can find a official rom for u8185 supporting arabic lang.
thanks

I'm looking for an UN official ROM! Even the rooted stock ROM blows my work Gio away on benchmark tests. Linmark gives it nearly 21!
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wbrambley said:
I'm looking for an UN official ROM! Even the rooted stock ROM blows my work Gio away on benchmark tests. Linmark gives it nearly 21!
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Hey. There's a lean custom ROM here: http://blog.podtwo.com/android/rom/de-branded ROM for Huawei U8185 [gingerbread].html
It's a debranded stock ROM, so nothing crazy like custom kernels or weird bootscreens. Just lean.

aorth said:
Hey. There's a lean custom ROM here: http://blog.podtwo.com/android/rom/de-branded ROM for Huawei U8185 [gingerbread].html
It's a debranded stock ROM, so nothing crazy like custom kernels or weird bootscreens. Just lean.
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Thanks, will check it out. How is your CM9 build going? I saw you recently got the GPS and RIL working. Must fix my repo and try another build.
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Can anyone upload the stock ROM for the Y100 somewhere? The link here is to a removed file on mediafire
Thanks!

Stock roms
I founf this link for stock rom's not up to speed with rooting these devices yet, very new to the smartphone scene. Hope this will help reduce the bloatware on theis fone as it seems quite nice ( especially at £25 from O2 shop last week )
*** forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f717/f-q-frequently-asked-questions-1411931/index2.html#post8821770 *** can't post link yet
I've already got it unlocked from O2 ( via online form on O2 website ) and would love to free up some space on it.
Ideally I'd like to back up the existing setup and then replace with a 'clean' stock rom. Not overly bothered about rooting it, just cleaning it up.
Hope this help
PM

all rom huawei here
all rom huawei here
//forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f717/f-q-frequently-asked-questions-1411931/index2.html

Alan, I bought this device back in February to use as a hotspot on camping holidays, very interested on getting CM on it... Read your blog posts and see you have GPS and WiFi working somewhat... Any progress on this? Have been flashing ROMs since the G1 but have never gotten my hands dirty and built from source. Do you have a link to a recent build, or is there a way for me to build from your sources? Really excited about this. Thanks!

(ODIN + CWM 6 + ROOT + Stock) ATT / TMOBILE Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 {SGH-i497} {SGH-T779}

After a bunch of work, I present to you WORKING CLOCKWORKMOD!
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*Big thanks to those of you who worked on the d2att, that code was invaluable for getting a working graphics driver and some unknowns I could not see.*
Confirmed on:
- SGH-i497 (ATT)
- SGH-T779 (T-Mobile)
You can also use this to get ROOT!
Requirements:
- Windows Computer with Samsung Drivers installed
- Odin if on Windows/Heimdall on Linux
- sdcard in the /sdcard slot
1. Download my Odin package here:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/58849669/espresso10att/cwm_recovery_espresso10att_childofthehorn.tar.md5
2. Download SuperSu from Chainfire and copy to your sdcard:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
3. Open Odin (as administrator) and hit the "PDA" button, remember to uncheck the reset
4. Mount Device into Download Mode (PWR, Vol) and Hit go on Odin once it appears.
5. Once Finished, Reboot into Recovery
6. Backup your existing image
7. Flash SuperSu from SDcard
8. WInning.
TO RETURN TO STOCK RECOVERY USE THIS ODIN FLASHABLE:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/58849669/espresso10att/espresso10_stock_childofthehorn.tar.md5
****In the process of doing this, I had to bust my /system in order to get the files required.
I would strongly appreciate if anyone can send me a copy of their boot.img and either a copy of their system.img or system.tar.ext4 made by clockworkmod. ****
Part of doing this was integrating everything with the d2-variant build chains in CM9 and CM10. Say thanks in the Thread if you like this or promote this thread so it makes it to the main page.
GITHUB: https://github.com/childofthehorn/espresso10att
Thanks Guys!

AWESOME!!!

Sweet, thanks so much, worked amazing on my T-Mobile Tab 2, got root awaiting a CM9 ROM. No rush, just happy to have my root on my plaything. Keep up the amazing work.

FINALLY! You just made my evening! Incoming Donation.
Confirmation number: 75052748C2563800A
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I have the ATT device as well, running a full stock rooted backup as we speak. I will get it uploaded when completed. Please hold...

Glad to hear it guys!
Very happy to know it works just as well on the T-mobile one.
I can get some custom ROMs going if I can get a copy of someone's /system and boot.img .
First goal is CM9 and then a migration to CM10.1 once that is pretty stabile.
Luckily for us, we have two amazingly complete CM sources with the d2att ( and nice d2 kernel chain!) and p5100 which cover most of our requirements as far as setup and drivers/libs.
Thank You for the support. If you like this, check out my site, say thanks, and/or vote this up onto the main site for a post so it is more visible.
I will be posting the original stock recovery.IMG in Odin flash able later tonight.
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Childofthehorn said:
Glad to hear it guys!
Very happy to know it works just as well on the T-mobile one.
I can get some custom ROMs going if I can get a copy of someone's /system and boot.img .
First goal is CM9 and then a migration to CM10.1 once that is pretty stabile.
Luckily for us, we have two amazingly complete CM sources with the d2att ( and nice d2 kernel chain!) and p5100 which cover most of our requirements as far as setup and drivers/libs.
Thank You for the support. If you like this, check out my site, say thanks, and/or vote this up onto the main site for a post so it is more visible.
I will be posting the original stock recovery.IMG in Odin flash able later tonight.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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If I was home I could help with my T-Mobile tab 2. Currently out stealing cars legally tho. Just glad for root and I'll help if I can in anyway.
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Amazing work! Thank you.
Will this wipe my current apps and data?

dmunjal said:
Amazing work! Thank you.
Will this wipe my current apps and data?
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Not at all. You are merely flashing Root over your existing install. I also suggest that you make a backup prior to installing SuperSU. All of your non-native apps and contacts, etc are on /data and SuperSU does not touch /data at all.

Just posted up the Original Stock Recovery in an Odin Flashable if you want to return to stock.

Thanks for figuring this out. If you still need boot img or anything from the t-mobile version let me know. Also is it possible to add the t-mobile model number (SGH-T779) to the thread title, it would help others to find it.
Thanks again
Edit: I just saw that you added the model to the OP. Thanks again

Yeah I can extract system images from the CWM blobs if that is all you have. However a simple tar ball of /system and your boot.img would be helpful.
No more help at this time, however that might change with CM9 integration for T-Mobile.
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Thanks a lot !, I had waiting a long time for this.

I have a GT-P5113 and I have the latest jellybean update (4.1.1). Do you know if this method works for my tablet, and if it doesn't, do you know a method for this model?
Sent from my GT-P5113 Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, the ipad pwning monster

Jooni said:
I have a GT-P5113 and I have the latest jellybean update (4.1.1). Do you know if this method works for my tablet, and if it doesn't, do you know a method for this model?
Sent from my GT-P5113 Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, the ipad pwning monster
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^ This is covered elsewhere:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657056
BTW - The SGH-i497 has been added to CF-Autoroot by Chainfire. Now get rootness the easy way.
http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
The T779 is in there as well.
For the T mobile users I will be putting together a Device tree for you guys as well. Let me know if there is anyone who wants to head up the CM9 port for the T779.

Childofthehorn
will this root work with the SCH-I915 Verizon ?

warlord002 said:
Childofthehorn
will this root work with the SCH-I915 Verizon ?
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I honestly have no idea! That Model Number did not appear in the code, however the hardware is the same and considering the partition table is almost exactly like the D2 it just might.
IF YOU DO SO, YOU DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK. I am not responsible!
Worst Case scenario, you will not be able to "wipe" your device in case of a failure easily until you perform a Manual update using Kies (usually the Samsung firmware has the recovery.img in it, but no guarantees!).
Get me a Copy of the Recovery.img or Full Odin Image for that device and I can probably make it work. The same would be true of the new SPH-P500 for Sprint. I do not have a Verzion version so I cannot test it. If you are a willing volunteer, let me know.
The Gtab2 10.1 LTE is Basically a Blown up Galaxy S3. However I am quickly finding that the AOSP D2 Kernel source doesnt like me much... erg.

Im out of town now but if no one shares their system I will dump mine when I get back sat morning.
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Childofthehorn;
Get me a Copy of the Recovery.img or Full Odin Image for that device and I can probably make it work. The same would be true of the new SPH-P500 for Sprint. I do not have a Verzion version so I cannot test it. If you are a willing volunteer said:
I don;t know how to get that img or Odin image for you from my verizon tab 2 . but if you tell me how to do so i will surely try to make one ,
thanks
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All the rooting steps are the same as the other gtab 2 10.1???

Yes. Basically.
These are the standard root steps for all Samsung devices with unlocked boot loaders.
Its the software and images that you are putting on your device which are different.
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[LINK][ODIN][TAR]G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_G900VVRU1ANCG_HOME.tar .md5

WARNING: FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK
As always I am not responsible for any damage you do to your device.
This is for folks to explore at this point and possible develop any root and/or bootloader exploits. Of course if you have an emergency this might be nice to have too.
This should ideally recover your phone back to stock, however, it is unlikely that this will reset any counters, e-fuses, and/or q-fuses that may trip due to tinkering with the phone.
http://invisiblek.org/joder/SGS5/SM-G900V_VZW_1_20140331185350_7qiy1jcm1z.zip
md5: 7d4e172bb8fb678fe0929d6a9f976891
As always thanks to @invisiblek for hosting this file.

Let's get this party started

Any reason you say don't flash odin yet? Any question of the validity of the file, or just cautioning not to do something if you don't need to?

blulite said:
Any reason you say don't flash odin yet? Any question of the validity of the file, or just cautioning not to do something if you don't need to?
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Just a caution at this point. I guess I can remove that, however, I was going to let folks poke around the files first.

Root baby....root!!!

Show them what you got XDA developers!

Next steps for those who are going to try to find a root method:
1. Download tar
2. Find start addresses and offsets
3. Analyze with your favorite analysis program
4. Check for kernel source
5. Check if kernel is patched for all known vulnerabilities
6. Start irc channel for galaxy s5
7. Gather devs with S5 and discuss possible methods of attaining root
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Surge1223 said:
Next steps for those who are going to try to find a root method:
1. Download tar
2. Find start addresses and offsets
3. Analyze with your favorite analysis program
4. Check for kernel source
5. Check if kernel is patched for all known vulnerabilities
6. Start irc channel for galaxy s5
7. Gather devs with S5 and discuss possible methods of attaining root
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Thank you for outlining this as I wouldn't even know where to start.
Having said that - we have a channel on freenode: http://webchat.freenode.net/ - #SGS5
Any guides to get me started on looking at addresses and offsets. I know I am capable, just have to learn what I am looking for and what tool to use (Windows preferably). I am guessing that we are looking for empty space in the memory that can be written to?
A few of the devs I know who could crack this don't want anything to do with a Verizon SGS5. The advice I get is go buy an dev or unlocked version. I can't necessarily blame them as they get crapped on when they put lots of work into something like this. Especially with little to no payout.

joderme said:
Thank you for outlining this as I wouldn't even know where to start.
Having said that - we have a channel on freenode: http://webchat.freenode.net/ - #SGS5
Any guides to get me started on looking at addresses and offsets. I know I am capable, just have to learn what I am looking for and what tool to use (Windows preferably). I am guessing that we are looking for empty space in the memory that can be written to?
A few of the devs I know who could crack this don't want anything to do with a Verizon SGS5. The advice I get is go buy an dev or unlocked version. I can't necessarily blame them as they get crapped on when they put lots of work into something like this. Especially with little to no payout.
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Yeah we've run into a similar situation over in the VZW s4 section. We're still fighting to find a bootloader workaround and a root method for the impending kitkat ota. Figured you guys might as well get started lol. I posted how to find start addresses in the op here
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open1your1eyes0 said:
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Just what I was thinking!

Very excited to see what turns out. I have no developing background but am desperately in need of root. Moral support being sent your way :good:

Root and Recovery
I have very little experience rooting devices. This I was hoping to make my first. The download booster along with the camera were major selling points but Big Red removed the download booster. I was able to find the download booster through an alternate launcher, but can't change the mobile network type to get it to function.
Hopefully there will be a root so I can use the tethering and use the download booster.

Why in hell was this moved to general ?
It is the very first step in making a rom, rooting, or finding a way to weasel in a boot method.
It is everything to do with development, and nothing to do with general.
noob mods.

open1your1eyes0 said:
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Did someone say party?

n2ishun said:
Why in hell was this moved to general ?
It is the very first step in making a rom, rooting, or finding a way to weasel in a boot method.
It is everything to do with development, and nothing to do with general.
noob mods.
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I moved the thread some time ago, as I personally do not believe uploading of stock firmware is development. I personally feel all stock firmware should be maintained in a single thread in general.
This "noob mod" has rooted or unlocked (as in found the vulnerabilities and written the exploit, not just running someone else's exploit) more devices than anyone in this thread, and most people in this community.
Pretty sure I know what the first steps are in researching and developing exploits, probably more so than anyone posting here.
This kind of insult and behavior is one of the reasons people with the ability to develop these exploits are stepping away from doing so publicly. Continuing this kind of behavior, were going to start ending up with fewer and fewer people willing to work on such projects.
Good luck on your endeavor.

jcase said:
I moved the thread some time ago, as I personally do not believe uploading of stock firmware is development. I personally feel all stock firmware should be maintained in a single thread in general.
This "noob mod" has rooted or unlocked (as in found the vulnerabilities and written the exploit, not just running someone else's exploit) more devices than anyone in this thread, and most people in this community.
Pretty sure I know what the first steps are in researching and developing exploits, probably more so than anyone posting here.
This kind of insult and behavior is one of the reasons people with the ability to develop these exploits are stepping away from doing so publicly. Continuing this kind of behavior, were going to start ending up with fewer and fewer people willing to work on such projects.
Good luck on your endeavor.
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joderme said:
Thank you for outlining this as I wouldn't even know where to start.
Having said that - we have a channel on freenode: http://webchat.freenode.net/ - #SGS5
Any guides to get me started on looking at addresses and offsets. I know I am capable, just have to learn what I am looking for and what tool to use (Windows preferably). I am guessing that we are looking for empty space in the memory that can be written to?
A few of the devs I know who could crack this don't want anything to do with a Verizon SGS5. The advice I get is go buy an dev or unlocked version. I can't necessarily blame them as they get crapped on when they put lots of work into something like this. Especially with little to no payout.
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Please talk to your Devs again...since the payout (even though I know all won't, but I would still expect 75%) is now almost $9,000 to find root...and I'm sure no one would crap on them for this!

lollipop

Good news everyone!
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the lollipop update for the tab4 has just been confirmed to be in development. How long it will take before we can all get it is not known, but it will come out for all sizes of the tab4.
http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entr...fficial-Android-5-0-2-Lollipop-In-Development

That would be good for getting updated blobs/vendor files but otherwise, Touchwiz can bite my shiny metal ass !
xD
m

TIL : moonbutt is Bender...
If a cell company is saying it is in the works I'm guessing for the non cellular folk it'll be here very soon.
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It sucks that I'll never get any updates cuz I choose the prepaid route. I haven't even gotten the last 4.4.2 update. No development, so no update option from a talented dev. Woe is me.

Wow, i was lucky because i was just wondering rooting my tab and install some custom roms but i've would lose alot apps and i'd had to go back stock like in 1 month because i want test lollipop

moonbutt74 said:
<Moonbutt is Bender. Behold the glorious revelation>
That would be good for getting updated blobs/vendor files but otherwise, Touchwiz can bite my shiny metal ass !
xD
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You speak wisdom as always. I'm stuck with official touchwiz lollipop on my phone (GS4 Active) and it's just hideous. I mean you can always expect that from touchwiz, but now with all the white, and paler shades of blue and teal it honestly looks like girl colors/designed for a girl's phone. And sorry if that comes off sexist but that's just not the color theme I want at all. Plus G-D it I hate navigating Touchwiz's convoluted navigation, not to mention its stock apps options (file explorer, media players, office suite, etc.) are, as always, inferior in nearly every possible way to the many third-party options out there. Sorry to hijack this thread, but I just felt like someone had to mention the negative aspects of 5.0 touchwiz. AOSP remains as always the better choice for those who prefer real control over their devices.

T,
that's not sexist at all, the colors are abominable, it's a color theme that's suffering from estrogen poisoning. <----that is sexist ! :laugh:
the politically correct crowd can blow. m
xD

I have TW lollipop 5.0 on my Tab S. It's not the best in which I had to theme it myself. I wonder whose idea was to include these bubblegum colors xD

Ill keep my Xposed Framework on ol' 4.4. 5.0 is pointless for the 237p users/owners.

Hi,on samsung updates there is lollipop (5.0.2) for tab 4 10" LTE+WIFI (sm-t535) and only wifi (sm-t530),i have tab 4 8" LTE+WIFI (SM-T335) and i'm impatient for lollipop update!

Android2.1 said:
Hi,on samsung updates there is lollipop (5.0.2) for tab 4 10" LTE+WIFI (sm-t535) and only wifi (sm-t530),i have tab 4 8" LTE+WIFI (SM-T335) and i'm impatient for lollipop update!
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Good eyes, thanks for that. @moonbutt74 @repey6 @sub77 I was not aware but it appears the official lollipop update is going live for the t535 and t530. Obviously I'm downloading the t530 file already. My reason for bothering you guys is I think someone is going to have to take the images, modem, etc. from the tar and make it into a zip that is flashable with FlashFire, in order to be able update while keeping root. We've done it for my locked-bootloader phone (AT&T S4 Active) so I assume it's doable here, as I assume towelroot can't root lollipop. If somebody more knowledgeable wants to weigh in now, please do...
Edit: User Android21 is referring to this page's info which leads me to believe LP actually is going out over the air....
Editt: @g_ding84 you're also very smart and very good at this crap, just wanted to make sure you see this too, I'm sure the 7.0 crowd will start clamoring for a keep-root update once your updates go live too.
Edittt: In case anyone cares the t530 LP build is region PHE (Spain) and the one for t535 is region NEE (Finland). Idk what effect if any that will have
Editttt: Now downloading both firmware builds (i.e. t530 and t535)
Editttt: I'll have these files shared with you guys most likely by around 8:00 PM (16:00) EDT (midnight, 0:00 GMT/UTC I guess), possibly sooner but no guarantees

They are unlocked boot loader devices unless bought by carrier.... We just need an Odin flashable recovery that suits lollipop from there we would attain root. I am unsure if the current one does or not. For the boot loader locked ones I believe you are quite correct in the use of flash fire.
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mrkhigh said:
They are unlocked boot loader devices unless bought by carrier.... We just need an Odin flashable recovery that suits lollipop from there we would attain root. I am unsure if the current one does or not. For the boot loader locked ones I believe you are quite correct in the use of flash fire.
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Sweet that's more or less what my line of thinking was, I just wanted to err on the side of safety (safety of course meaning rootable lol). No matter what, I'm downloading both files and uploading to AFH, that's a given. So what I'm thinking is for the carrier-branded devices, assuming they were able to root on KitKat, they'll need a FlashFire update.
For the unlocked bootloader devices, I'm guessing we keep doing the trick where we Odin flash an older kernel, run towelroot, and then flash the current kernel? I can tell you from actual personal experience this particular method will not work on a locked bootloader going from KK to LP (just so everyone is crystal clear). However with our unlocked bootloaders, my question is, will lollipop boot after flashing a kitkat kernel? I don't know enough about kernels to even know how stupid a question that is, if it is...

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Sweet that's more or less what my line of thinking was, I just wanted to err on the side of safety (safety of course meaning rootable lol). No matter what, I'm downloading both files and uploading to AFH, that's a given. So what I'm thinking is for the carrier-branded devices, assuming they were able to root on KitKat, they'll need a FlashFire update.
For the unlocked bootloader devices, I'm guessing we keep doing the trick where we Odin flash an older kernel, run towelroot, and then flash the current kernel? I can tell you from actual personal experience this particular method will not work on a locked bootloader going from KK to LP (just so everyone is crystal clear). However with our unlocked bootloaders, my question is, will lollipop boot after flashing a kitkat kernel? I don't know enough about kernels to even know how stupid a question that is, if it is...
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Um. . If the devices that have bootloader unlocked already, you could simply flash twrp/cwm then flash supersu zip in twrp. Yeah it will trip Knox but that would be the only way. KK kernels and Lollipop kernels don't mix with each other.
For locked bootloader (att), they need FlashFire.
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Uh, they updated page from in developing to pending... any one have clue what it means?

DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Um. . If the devices that have bootloader unlocked already, you could simply flash twrp/cwm then flash supersu zip in twrp. Yeah it will trip Knox but that would be the only way. KK kernels and Lollipop kernels don't mix with each other.
For locked bootloader (att), they need FlashFire.
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This is what I suspected might be the situation. Thank you for letting me know. Files still on the way.

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Good eyes, thanks for that. @moonbutt74 @repey6 @sub77 I was not aware but it appears the official lollipop update is going live for the t535 and t530. Obviously I'm downloading the t530 file already. My reason for bothering you guys is I think someone is going to have to take the images, modem, etc. from the tar and make it into a zip that is flashable with FlashFire, in order to be able update while keeping root. We've done it for my locked-bootloader phone (AT&T S4 Active) so I assume it's doable here, as I assume towelroot can't root lollipop. If somebody more knowledgeable wants to weigh in now, please do...
Edit: User Android21 is referring to this page's info which leads me to believe LP actually is going out over the air....
Editt: @g_ding84 you're also very smart and very good at this crap, just wanted to make sure you see this too, I'm sure the 7.0 crowd will start clamoring for a keep-root update once your updates go live too.
Edittt: In case anyone cares the t530 LP build is region PHE (Spain) and the one for t535 is region NEE (Finland). Idk what effect if any that will have
Editttt: Now downloading both firmware builds (i.e. t530 and t535)
Editttt: I'll have these files shared with you guys most likely by around 8:00 PM (16:00) EDT (midnight, 0:00 GMT/UTC I guess), possibly sooner but no guarantees
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http://metal-build.de/sub77/matissewifi/samsung/T530XXU1BOD8_T530OXA1BOD8_PHE.zip

@sub77
Is this compatible with the 530NU? I dont really care about whether or not the IR Blaster works.

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[MENTION=3132221]Is this compatible with the 530NU? I dont really care about whether or not the IR Blaster works.
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530NU user here, I would not recommend it, it's always very dangerous flashing things for different models in Odin.

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
530NU user here, I would not recommend it, it's always very dangerous flashing things for different models in Odin.
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Yeah I realized it wasn't a ROM when it finished downloading and peaked inside. I saw .zip and assumed it was a ROM. It wouldn't let me flash the .tar in ODIN even if I tried.

[Q&A] Galaxy Core Prime SM-G360T1 Root?

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There is a developer option to allow for the bootloader to be unlocked. Would that help get this phone rooted? I desperately need a root for this phone.

yeay me too! any updates?

jgammon1979 said:
There is a developer option to allow for the bootloader to be unlocked. Would that help get this phone rooted? I desperately need a root for this phone.
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I think that option's only there for the Samsung engineers to update the bootloader and for those who already have root unfortunately, as any changes made to the bootloader without root result in an unbootable device. :/
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...recovery-twrp2-8-6-0-g925t-5-1-1-of6-t3143002 @bogarty here is some info that will help with making a rooted kernel for the Galaxy core prime the engineer bootloader will only help to not trip knox. The kernel still needs to be selinux permissive and a few other variables in the kernel have to be worked around like the other samsung galaxy phones with lollipop 5.1.1
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And yes I know the S6 has a exynos possessor and are core prime are qualcomm they are still both Linux base kernels. I'm start looking at other qualcomm base galaxy phones running lollipop 5.1.1 like the note4 and g360 variants compile some info since I won't have my pc for a couple more days but we will have root and custom recovery before Friday who cares if we void the warranty by tripping the knox counter

bremos812 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...recovery-twrp2-8-6-0-g925t-5-1-1-of6-t3143002 @bogarty here is some info that will help with making a rooted kernel for the Galaxy core prime the engineer bootloader will only help to not trip knox. The kernel still needs to be selinux permissive and a few other variables in the kernel have to be worked around like the other samsung galaxy phones with lollipop 5.1.1
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And yes I know the S6 has a exynos possessor and are core prime are qualcomm they are still both Linux base kernels. I'm start looking at other qualcomm base galaxy phones running lollipop 5.1.1 like the note4 and g360 variants compile some info since I won't have my pc for a couple more days but we will have root and custom recovery before Friday who cares if we void the warranty by tripping the knox counter
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I would think the engineer bootloader would be unlocked so you could flash anything, not that it really matters I guess though as we'll likely never see one. I did already make an selinux permissive kernel with superuser and edited init file too that I think should've rooted the device. I even tried packing it into an ODIN file and also a flashable zip, but it doesn't let you boot into Android after flashing a custom anything from recovery or ODIN. I'm with you on the "who cares if we void the warranty" thing for sure. Guess I just wanted to make sure I could still carrier unlock it later with a tripped KNOX, as Samsung said I have to wait 90 days before I can do this. Also, I'm sure you already know that there is an official TWRP for the CORE PRIME already: https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxycoreprimequalcomm.html I've been looking into how to port it though specifically for the SM-G360T1 lately, as pretty much everyone has reported it as non-functional. I figure if I can get a working custom recovery then, in theory, testing should be a breeze.

Well samsung of course gives Lil support for there low end phones no lollipop 5.1.1 source codes for any of the variants while custom recovery will be great I think without a custom kernel will cause boot loop
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bremos812 said:
Well samsung of course gives Lil support for there low end phones no lollipop 5.1.1 source codes for any of the variants while custom recovery will be great I think without a custom kernel will cause boot loop
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I hear ya. Bootloop's not really a big deal anymore though, which is good news for testing. If you get caught in a bootloop just flash my ODIN boot file...or, of course, if you were flashing a recovery when it happened, then just flash the ODIN recovery file. Works like a charm!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62457159&postcount=42

Ok I'm going and getting a new laptop today to being work on a metropcs stock root kernel I'm ready to trim the fat off this phone @bogarty I was reading last night and seen a guy on xda made a tmo kernel for the S5 following Aou and unibase github making changes were need be how is work on the twrp recovery going
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Well I figured out why the other TWRP file isn't working for people. Looks like someone just compiled it directly from the generic source for all Core Prime phones without really making any changes. Also looks like they didn't add touch screen support, which is why you can't do anything with it. Made some changes to customize it a bit and add touch, but looks like there may be quite a bit more to be done. Have to start from scratch and work from source as the other TWRP is no good. Have to go out of town though today, so can't do it right now.
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Samsung finally released the source code o yeah
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Now that Samsung has released the source code will we be seeing a root soon?

Yes, a rooted custom kernel is in the works stay tuned
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I cannot wait!
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I'll be watching this thread.

ROOT HAS BEEN ACHIEVED courtesy of @ShinySide!!!
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ROOT THREAD IS HERE: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core/development/kernel-root-root-sm-g360t1-5-1-1-t3203522

Yes! Finally achieved root and my first time (successfully I might add) that I have ever used odin! Now hopefully some custom roms will come our way (pac-rom....hint-hint!)
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mcrue69 said:
Yes! Finally achieved root and my first time (successfully I might add) that I have ever used odin! Now hopefully some custom roms will come our way (pac-rom....hint-hint!)View attachment 3476215
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Awesome! Yes. We really need a custom "deodexed" rom to be made actually, as Samsung phones require this in order to run the Xposed framework.

Is there any way to remove the Security Warning that continues to pop up after root?
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mcrue69 said:
Is there any way to remove the Security Warning that continues to pop up after root?
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Yes. That was the first question I had too. If you haven't already after root, download SuperSU from the play store and open it at least once. Then, download a root browser and use it to go to the "/system/app" folder. Delete the entire folder in there called "SecurityLogAgent". Make sure to give the browser root permission whenever SuperSU prompts you. After that the security message will not appear.
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