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[Q] Rooting a pantech breakout

I need a nuub way to root a pantech breakout running 2.3.3 gingerbread.

not rootable
sorry to inform you but the breakout is 100% unrootable

It's not impossible.... it's just no one has worked on it yet. There is some promising results with the zergroot/DoomLord root kit. No one has officially posted they've broken their Pantech Breakout with it yet.
Anyone willing to try it and post back???

willcaff said:
sorry to inform you but the breakout is 100% unrootable
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False =D
We have root!!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289857&page=3
I'm now running a pantech breakout rooted. It's beautiful having all the clutter and crap apps gone ^.^

What apps did you remove? Did you use Titanium or Root Explorer? I used root explorer and removed the obvious ones, but i wanted to make sure i didn't miss anything.

doesnt work anymore
stops with this error:
[-] Hellions with BLUE flames !
(and then after that, will not let the device connect anymore

wb6vpm said:
doesnt work anymore
stops with this error:
[-] Hellions with BLUE flames !
(and then after that, will not let the device connect anymore
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Stopped working after the update. Checkout the Pantech Forum on Android Forums for a different root method. There is also a rooted ROM available there too

Thats a shame as you can get them for fairly cheap on craigslist

If anyone is trying still...
I just used the all in one root from android forums and it seems to not work at first. Even with fastboot drivers installed it kept hanging in fastboot for me. You have to use "fastboot continue" then it boots again normal...
Even at that unless you know to run a check root app you may think its pointless but its rooted if the script completed and tells you success.

Device not found problem
I'm trying to root my Pantech Breakout, and I'm running into a problem where the rooting program can't find my device. For example, in SuperOneClick, it will kill the ADB server, try and start it again, and give the message "daemon not running, starting it now on port 5...". It says "daemon started successfully", but that's as far as it gets. I've tried reinstalling drivers and restarting, with no success.

Pantech Breakout is Rootable using King Root
willcaff said:
sorry to inform you but the breakout is 100% unrootable
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Pantech Breakout is root able using King Root simply download the one for your computer and then plug in your phone the software will do the rest. The application that goes on your phone will not root your device. Does anyone know how to add Verizon backup assistant back onto the phone. I was deleting all the original bloatware from Verizon but after i did a factory reset it said i needed backup assistant. Help please anyone??????? Any questions about King Root just ask.

I've had sone sucess with badiu root. However after I root I can't get supersu to allow root access to apps. And when I reboot my phone into recovery mode and scroll down to where it says rooted, it says it has been rooted but I still can't get any access to delete all the bloatware.... HELP
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Your trippin!
willcaff said:
sorry to inform you but the breakout is 100% unrootable
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:crying::crying::crying:
sorry to inform you but the breakout is 100% rootable with Baidu Easy Root from 1mobile market. Not the crap new version from the Baidu webpage. Rooted my Breakout in less than 5minutes where everythingvincluding kingroot & towelroot failed miserabley. U obviously didn't check your facts because your posting fiction dude. It took me probably all of about an hour of trial and error before I tried the 1mobile markets version of Baidu with 100% success with full root .....your all welcome-----LePeRcoN530
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willcaff said:
sorry to inform you but the breakout is 100% unrootable
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m.barnett28 said:
I've had sone sucess with badiu root. However after I root I can't get supersu to allow root access to apps. And when I reboot my phone into recovery mode and scroll down to where it says rooted, it says it has been rooted but I still can't get any access to delete all the bloatware.... HELP
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That's because the breakout firmware is too old and not comparable with supersu.....u have to use the older superuser instead. Install and run the superuser update fixer along with it & boom-------Moneyshot!!! Lol once again
......ur all welcome
LePeRcoN530
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Added note: stericson busybox is also not compatable.....u have to use Jrummy b-box
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Added note #2:
To install Recovery with no hassle, download either the twrp or cwm version & flash with the Nexus Root Toolkit. Faster and less hassle with more working options than the suggested "one click root & Recovery tool for pantech breakout" that was apparently designed for the device. The pantech tool kit is dodgey, unreliable, moody and finicky in comparison. Nexus toolkit is no questions asked install

[Q] Rooting Hisense Sero 7 LT

Okay i recently picked up a Hisense Sero 7 LT and i know there is a rooting method for the Pro version of the sero 7 but i haven't seen any work done with the LT model so i'm going to be working on a method to root it but i need a little help from the people with a Pro model, so if you have a Sero 7 Pro and would like to help that would be great. What i need is for the rooted Pro users to do is to upload the init.rc file in the root of the device as on the LT model / is read-only and the init.rc file isn't set to read in its permissions, next i need you to run 'ls -lR /data' in a root terminal so i can see if any files are vulnerable to the symbolic link root method. Thank you and i hope we can root this device.

Apetrick said:
Okay i recently picked up a Hisense Sero 7 LT and i know there is a rooting method for the Pro version of the sero 7 but i haven't seen any work done with the LT model so i'm going to be working on a method to root it but i need a little help from the people with a Pro model, so if you have a Sero 7 Pro and would like to help that would be great. What i need is for the rooted Pro users to do is to upload the init.rc file in the root of the device as on the LT model / is read-only and the init.rc file isn't set to read in its permissions, next i need you to run 'ls -lR /data' in a root terminal so i can see if any files are vulnerable to the symbolic link root method. Thank you and i hope we can root this device.
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try it out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2193847

prantoroy said:
try it out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2193847
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says its successful but when it reboots it says 'mount: failed: permission denied' so it never got root access, i have tried a lot of other root methods and they all give me the same thing. Thats why im working on doing it myself.

Apetrick said:
says its successful but when it reboots it says 'mount: failed: permission denied' so it never got root access, i have tried a lot of other root methods and they all give me the same thing. Thats why im working on doing it myself.
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oh!ok

prantoroy said:
oh!ok
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yeah that method wont work with executing 'su' from /data/local/tmp because /data is mounted as nosuid which sucks..

I know one-clicks aren't the best way...
...but this seemed kind of interesting:
http www dot srsroot dot com (sorry, too new to post links )
They actually list the E270BSA in their "Tested models" page - but then they also say they have an average 48% success in rooting phones :/ From another forum I saw that their program tries 5 different root exploits.
The program is free - can anyone with a Sero 7 Lite give it a go and see what it says/does?

Hey guys - Klown80 hooked me up. SRSRoot didn't work - don't bother with it - but the new "end-to-end" Android vulnerability exploiter does (if your version of Android doesn't have both bugs patched already.)
On your device, get the app "SRS AppScanner", run it, and see if it says either of the two bugs are still "Vulnerable."
If either of them still is, go to http cydiaimpactor dot com and get the Impactor (which runs on your PC). Extract it (no install needed) and try the default exploit "# drop SuperSU su to /system/xbin/su". If it works, presto! You've got a working su binary and are rooted! Install e.g. SuperSU afterwards to give root access to other programs that need it. It's worked for me on two tablets so far (Sero 7 Pro and Sero 7 Lite) and I'm interested to try it on others!
(Oh, you'll need to have your device good to go for adb already too, for this to work. Seems like a pretty obvious thing to expect on XDA )

microwiz said:
Hey guys - Klown80 hooked me up. SRSRoot didn't work - don't bother with it - but the new "end-to-end" Android vulnerability exploiter does (if your version of Android doesn't have both bugs patched already.)
On your device, get the app "SRS AppScanner", run it, and see if it says either of the two bugs are still "Vulnerable."
If either of them still is, go to http cydiaimpactor dot com and get the Impactor (which runs on your PC). Extract it (no install needed) and try the default exploit "# drop SuperSU su to /system/xbin/su". If it works, presto! You've got a working su binary and are rooted! Install e.g. SuperSU afterwards to give root access to other programs that need it. It's worked for me on two tablets so far (Sero 7 Pro and Sero 7 Lite) and I'm interested to try it on others!
(Oh, you'll need to have your device good to go for adb already too, for this to work. Seems like a pretty obvious thing to expect on XDA )
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44446888&postcount=6 :good:

have a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297246

fergiet said:
have a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297246
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Microwhiz already tried the Sero 7 Pro root method on the lite version, it does not work. However the Impactor tool that Micro and I both posted above rooted his Sero Pro and his Sero Lite for future reference.
microwiz said:
Unfortunately the rooting method that is supposed to work on the Pro definitely does not work on the Lite
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Ok my bad, failed to read post title correctly !
Must pay more attention !

fergiet said:
Ok my bad, failed to read post title correctly !
Must pay more attention !
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No worries! Thanks for trying to help none the less! :good:

sero 7 lt root
Klown80 said:
No worries! Thanks for trying to help none the less! :good:
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So I have rooted the sero 7 lt. This was achieved using cydia impactor - GOOGLE IT.
(see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2340693 for instructions)
Its loading the custom recovery I can't figure out. Something to do with signature verification. The Cut and dry recovery included (hold volume down and power from power off till logo appears, then release power only. At android belly open screen hold power and press volume up to access menu.) Won't matter can't toggle signature verification. Nothing will install. SuperSU and BusyBox installed from within. There is half the battle... time to win the war.

mrmikeygfunk said:
So I have rooted the sero 7 lt. This was achieved using cydia impactor - GOOGLE IT.
(see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2340693 for instructions)
Its loading the custom recovery I can't figure out. Something to do with signature verification. The Cut and dry recovery included (hold volume down and power from power off till logo appears, then release power only. At android belly open screen hold power and press volume up to access menu.) Won't matter can't toggle signature verification. Nothing will install. SuperSU and BusyBox installed from within. There is half the battle... time to win the war.
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Yes I know Impactor works, you should have read back a page in this exact same thread you are in now. Instead of googling it, just look back a few posts
Klown80 said:
Microwhiz already tried the Sero 7 Pro root method on the lite version, it does not work. However the Impactor tool that Micro and I both posted above rooted his Sero Pro and his Sero Lite for future reference.
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IT is also posted here too:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44446888&postcount=6
And that is the stock recovery you are talking about, all android devices have it. It is not possible to turn off signature verification within the stock recovery, hence the need for a custom recovery. The only thing you can flash within the stock recovery are OFFICIALLY signed zips made by your device manufacturer.

Klown80 said:
Yes I know Impactor works, you should have read back a page in this exact same thread you are in now. Instead of googling it, just look back a few posts
IT is also posted here too:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44446888&postcount=6
And that is the stock recovery you are talking about, all android devices have it. It is not possible to turn off signature verification within the stock recovery, hence the need for a custom recovery. The only thing you can flash within the stock recovery are OFFICIALLY signed zips made by your device manufacturer.
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did you end up getting your device rooted?

sero 7 lt root
noobsc0uter said:
did you end up getting your device rooted?
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Rooted.....yes. custom recovery.......no. if anybody can point me in the right direction I would be most grateful.
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noobsc0uter said:
did you end up getting your device rooted?
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Rooted.....yes. custom recovery.......no. if anybody can point me in the right direction I would be most grateful. Tried ROM manager, ROM toolbox and others. Seems the stock recovery is not where it typically resides. I've rooted my evo and later my evo lte and had no prob with installing custom recovery.

sero 7 lt root mehod
Pranto Roy said:
try it out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2193847
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I rooted my zero 7 Lt with super one click now I am trying to flash a costume boot older I'll let you know how it turns out

clydebk78 said:
I rooted my zero 7 Lt with super one click now I am trying to flash a costume boot older I'll let you know how it turns out
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Any update on this? I bought one of these and I'm still debating on taking it back or keeping it. I like it other than it doesn't have GPS.

bobcat331 said:
Any update on this? I bought one of these and I'm still debating on taking it back or keeping it. I like it other than it doesn't have GPS.
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I've Ben working on a recovery for the sero 7 lt and I'm close I've installed a version of twr from an old galaxy two that I had around that I modified with script editor it seemed to work alright but if lost my back up file when my PC crashed yesterday if someone could upload a backup of their stock ROM so I can reload my tablet I should be able to post a recovery zip tomarow you can also send me a link to one if you find it to [email protected]
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bobcat331 said:
Any update on this? I bought one of these and I'm still debating on taking it back or keeping it. I like it other than it doesn't have GPS.
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I've Ben working on a recovery for the sero 7 lt and I'm close I've installed a version of twr from an old galaxy two that I had around that I modified with script editor it seemed to work alright but ive lost my back up file when my PC crashed yesterday if someone could upload a backup of their stock ROM so I can reload my tablet I should be able to post a recovery zip tomarow you can also send me a link to one if you find it to [email protected]
You can also try running a scrip through your terminal emulator to set the boot loader to (factory_open) this is what I started with to get a recovery zip to flash from recovery screen pleas send any feedback you have for me

[email protected],
I shot you a email with recovery files. You can also find them here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2442491

Trying to root.. Nightmare

What an absolute cluster. I am trying to use motochopper, right now I am installing USB drivers.
When I select "browse for software on your computer" it only lets me pick folders, not allowing me to pick the actual file that I need. I can't find a way around this, even placing the file in the folder doesn't help. I attached a picture to help.
Thank you in advance for assisting me with this headache. I have unlocked the device already, need to root it and then have a customer recovery, and eventually get on kitkat because the stock rom on this TF300 is almost unusable.

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What an absolute cluster. I am trying to use motochopper, right now I am installing USB drivers.
When I select "browse for software on your computer" it only lets me pick folders, not allowing me to pick the actual file that I need. I can't find a way around this, even placing the file in the folder doesn't help. I attached a picture to help.
Thank you in advance for assisting me with this headache. I have unlocked the device already, need to root it and then have a customer recovery, and eventually get on kitkat because the stock rom on this TF300 is almost unusable.
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If you can't find another solution, you can using Framaroot. It runs only on the tablet (no ADB needed) and works on some Android versions.

You can always try Kingo. It worked like a champ on my TF300T and my Note 3.
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awmiscool said:
What an absolute cluster. I am trying to use motochopper, right now I am installing USB drivers.
When I select "browse for software on your computer" it only lets me pick folders, not allowing me to pick the actual file that I need. I can't find a way around this, even placing the file in the folder doesn't help. I attached a picture to help.
Thank you in advance for assisting me with this headache. I have unlocked the device already, need to root it and then have a customer recovery, and eventually get on kitkat because the stock rom on this TF300 is almost unusable.
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I think the best option is to use fastboot to install a custom recovery such as TWRP then root it from the recovery. If you are planning on flashing a custom ROM you will have to do this eventually anyway.
Are you up to date with the latest stock ASUS ROM? Which custom ROM are you going to use if that is your plan?
All questions that will determine the best way to move forward AND which custom recovery to install.
Best of luck.

pastorbob62 said:
I think the best option is to use fastboot to install a custom recovery such as TWRP then root it from the recovery. If you are planning on flashing a custom ROM you will have to do this eventually anyway.
Are you up to date with the latest stock ASUS ROM? Which custom ROM are you going to use if that is your plan?
All questions that will determine the best way to move forward AND which custom recovery to install.
Best of luck.
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For some reason it won't do any OTA updates. I haven't looked too much into roms, sounds like cromni-x or something is what I want. I don't want bleeding edge, I want reliability and smoothness. This is my first tablet I've done this process to, my S3 was easy and my other older phones were even easier. I will look into the methods posted, as well as posting my current tablet info shortly. Thank you very much guys!
Framaroot app says my device won't take the exploit. Kingo says device not connected with both usb debugging enabled and disabled, even though I can see it on my pc and am able to transfer files.
Running 4.1.1 with build number 10.4.2.20, will be on this project all day so by all means please give more advice!
EDIT: I am doing a fresh install of windows 7 in case some of these issues are related to it not being detected correctly. I have had issues with microsd cards and other usb devices before.

Just use kingo root

awmiscool said:
For some reason it won't do any OTA updates. I haven't looked too much into roms, sounds like cromni-x or something is what I want. I don't want bleeding edge, I want reliability and smoothness. This is my first tablet I've done this process to, my S3 was easy and my other older phones were even easier. I will look into the methods posted, as well as posting my current tablet info shortly. Thank you very much guys!
Framaroot app says my device won't take the exploit. Kingo says device not connected with both usb debugging enabled and disabled, even though I can see it on my pc and am able to transfer files.
Running 4.1.1 with build number 10.4.2.20, will be on this project all day so by all means please give more advice!
EDIT: I am doing a fresh install of windows 7 in case some of these issues are related to it not being detected correctly. I have had issues with microsd cards and other usb devices before.
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Once you've unlocked it, it will not do updates via the standard method. You will have to flash via fastboot. Before you flash CROMi-X you will need to flash the stock Asus JB 4.2.1. If I understand correctly, you are not able to connect to your PC in fastboot mode? Are you in the bootloader when you attempt to use fastboot? If that is the case then you probably don't have the correct drivers installed. It has been over a year since I installed everything on my PC so I am a little foggy on where to get all of the correct drivers and software.If I remember correctly I downloaded them from Asus. I believe I downloaded and installed ASUS Pad PC Suite which installed the correct drivers. Then you need fastboot which can be found on several threads including the one I first provided to you.
Just because you are connected as a media device and can transfer files back and forth does not mean you have the right drivers installed and can use fastboot. You are connecting at a totally different level.
What ever you do, be sure you are matching versions of bootloader/recovery/ROM. Don't flash a 4.2.x version recovery onto a 4.1.x version bootloader. This goes double for 4.4.x version ROM's. If you do , you will brick your tablet. Also, I suggest doing an NVflash backup once you have fastboot up and running BEFORE you flash anything custom. It is a long process with many steps but in the long run you will be thankful you did if you should make a mistake and brick your tablet.
If you have questions, ask but do a lot of research first. All of the info you need is on this forum but you need to spend the time reading and becoming familiar before going forward. We have all been where you are at one time and had to do the research. It is time well spent. Having bricked one smart phone because I got in a hurry I am speaking from experience.
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spider623 said:
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Did you even read what he wrote???

pastorbob62 said:
Once you've unlocked it, it will not do updates via the standard method. You will have to flash via fastboot. Before you flash CROMi-X you will need to flash the stock Asus JB 4.2.1. If I understand correctly, you are not able to connect to your PC in fastboot mode? Are you in the bootloader when you attempt to use fastboot? If that is the case then you probably don't have the correct drivers installed. It has been over a year since I installed everything on my PC so I am a little foggy on where to get all of the correct drivers and software.If I remember correctly I downloaded them from Asus. I believe I downloaded and installed ASUS Pad PC Suite which installed the correct drivers. Then you need fastboot which can be found on several threads including the one I first provided to you.
Just because you are connected as a media device and can transfer files back and forth does not mean you have the right drivers installed and can use fastboot. You are connecting at a totally different level.
What ever you do, be sure you are matching versions of bootloader/recovery/ROM. Don't flash a 4.2.x version recovery onto a 4.1.x version bootloader. This goes double for 4.4.x version ROM's. If you do , you will brick your tablet. Also, I suggest doing an NVflash backup once you have fastboot up and running BEFORE you flash anything custom. It is a long process with many steps but in the long run you will be thankful you did if you should make a mistake and brick your tablet.
If you have questions, ask but do a lot of research first. All of the info you need is on this forum but you need to spend the time reading and becoming familiar before going forward. We have all been where you are at one time and had to do the research. It is time well spent. Having bricked one smart phone because I got in a hurry I am speaking from experience.
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Did you even read what he wrote???
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yes the problem is windows drivers, many TF can't be even unlocked and the latest kingo downloads the drivers and installs them for him, also starting the asus sync app tricks the pc to see the tablet during the root, that is actually an asus problem

spider623 said:
yes the problem is windows drivers, many TF can't be even unlocked and the latest kingo downloads the drivers and installs them for him, also starting the asus sync app tricks the pc to see the tablet during the root, that is actually an asus problem
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I agree it does appear to be a driver issue. But he stated the following, "Kingo says device not connected with both usb debugging enabled and disabled, even though I can see it on my pc and am able to transfer files." That tells me Kingo didn't install any drivers.
Not sure about the PC being tricked since after I installed the Asus PC sync app the drivers were installed and I was able to uninstall the sync app without losing the drivers. I did a complete nvflash backup, and have installed numerous custom ROM's, from ICS to JB to KK without ever touching Kingo. I've since upgraded to Windows 8 then 8.1 and still am able to do whatever I desire from flashboot and adb, all with the same drivers I originally installed from the Asus PC sync app.
Also, being unlocked and being rooted are two different things entirely. You must be unlocked before you can be rooted but you don't have to be rooted to be unlocked. You can also install a custom recovery or ROM that will take care of rooting once the proper drivers are installed without ever using Kingo, Motochopper or any such app.
Not saying Kingo wouldn't work, but it does seem he has tried that without success.

One clarification to the above post. You do NOT have to be unlocked to root.
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Reilly1812 said:
One clarification to the above post. You do NOT have to be unlocked to root.
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Hmmmm...not sure about that since I unlocked before I even attempted to get root access. But you can't install custom recoveries, or ROM's without being unlocked. In fact you don't have access to fastboot mode without being unlocked.
I am not even sure what the point of rooting is if you don't want to install a custom recovery and ROM. Sure, you can uninstall system apps and free up some space but only to a point. And the performance is still going to be sluggish. Customization for my tablet has kept it fresh and like new, negating the need to buy a new tablet. Performance is on par with anything I would be interested in buying.

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Hmmmm...not sure about that since I unlocked before I even attempted to get root access. But you can't install custom recoveries, or ROM's without being unlocked. In fact you don't have access to fastboot mode without being unlocked.
I am not even sure what the point of rooting is if you don't want to install a custom recovery and ROM. Sure, you can uninstall system apps and free up some space but only to a point. And the performance is still going to be sluggish. Customization for my tablet has kept it fresh and like new, negating the need to buy a new tablet. Performance is on par with anything I would be interested in buying.
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100% sure since I have never unlocked and rooted it with Kingo.
Agree that unlocking required for most everything else.
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Reilly1812 said:
100% sure since I have never unlocked and rooted it with Kingo.
Agree that unlocking required for most everything else.
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Thanks for the info! :good:

pastorbob62 said:
Thanks for the info! :good:
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To answer your earlier question about only rooting...
30+ years in IT, dealing with family, customers and coworkers is more than enough.
Just being able to install ad blockers, apps like Titanium BU and completely debloating the device can be more than enough. This is key when you don't need the hassle of screwing up or bricking your daily driver device(s).
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Reilly1812 said:
To answer your earlier question about only rooting...
30+ years in IT, dealing with family, customers and coworkers is more than enough.
Just being able to install ad blockers, apps like Titanium BU and completely debloating the device can be more than enough. This is key when you don't need the hassle of screwing up or bricking your daily driver device(s).
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I suppose. But if all you do is root and install ad blockers and Titanium BU Root the odds of bricking your device are slim to none, though as sbdags has pointed out, removing the wrong system files with Titanium BU or any root uninstaller can soft brick the device.

Reilly1812 said:
To answer your earlier question about only rooting...
30+ years in IT, dealing with family, customers and coworkers is more than enough.
Just being able to install ad blockers, apps like Titanium BU and completely debloating the device can be more than enough. This is key when you don't need the hassle of screwing up or bricking your daily driver device(s).
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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You can softbrick it with TiBu by removing the wrong /system files so do be careful. You would either then have to flash back to stock to repair or unlock it to flash a custom rom. But yes you can achieve some enhancements just by rooting but you can't do much tweaking safely as you have no backup system.

Installed TWRP on StraightTalk SCH-S968C Samsung Galaxy S III - now no OS! - resolved

I have a rooted StraightTalk SCH-S968C Samsung Galaxy S III (with the stock AOSP ROM) that I just screwed up. I had used EZ-Recovery to flash TWRP 2.2.0 to the phone. Now TWRP says there is no OS! I can only boot into TWRP - nothing else. It won't even let me power-down the phone. Is there some way I can recover from this, or do I now have a very expensive electronic brick (that runs TWRP)? I have adb installed on my laptop and I know it works, so that's one possible route to recovery. Any help would be much appreciated!

ScottDB said:
I have a rooted StraightTalk SCH-S968C Samsung Galaxy S III (with the stock AOSP ROM) that I just screwed up. I had used EZ-Recovery to flash TWRP 2.2.0 to the phone. Now TWRP says there is no OS! I can only boot into TWRP - nothing else. It won't even let me power-down the phone. Is there some way I can recover from this, or do I now have a very expensive electronic brick (that runs TWRP)? I have adb installed on my laptop and I know it works, so that's one possible route to recovery. Any help would be much appreciated!
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I'm pretty sure it's possible to return it completely to stock with the COMBINATION_S968CUDUAMH1_S968CTFNAMH1_1304014_REV09_user_low_ship.tar.md5 file through Odin. I just to happen to have the file right here.. small warning though, it's 1.2 gigs.
https://mega.co.nz/#!gRI3DD5L!dRW8ORzfQI5j1JyKHVBTNifomPCXoqL14B9GF4oxvQY

aekel87 said:
I'm pretty sure it's possible to return it completely to stock with the COMBINATION_S968CUDUAMH1_S968CTFNAMH1_1304014_REV09_user_low_ship.tar.md5 file through Odin. I just to happen to have the file right here.. small warning though, it's 1.2 gigs.
https://mega.co.nz/#!gRI3DD5L!dRW8ORzfQI5j1JyKHVBTNifomPCXoqL14B9GF4oxvQY
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That's the file I am offering to host on my Website, since nobody seems to be able to download it from Dropbox. I'm having trouble downloading it from Mega... Since the file is over 1 GB, Mega insisted I needed to download their extension, but it's not compatible with Firefox 22. I tried Chrome, and Mega says that Chrome on my laptop is "a bit outdated"... sheesh! I'll try and update it.
(added later) - I found a Dropbox link for the file and it's downloading now.
If you want to FTP the file to my Website, let me know by PM and I'll give you the username and password.
I tried using fastboot to install CWM Recovery, but fastboot is eternally "waiting for device" even though it's there (adb can see it).
Aug. 7 - Got the file I needed, but didn't use it since Windows7 would not recognize the phone even after I installed the drivers. (I think it was an issue with automatic updates being disabled...) In the meantime... I tried the button-combo for the bootloader (which I swore I tried the day before and it didn't work), and the phone booted into the bootloader! From there, I pressed "Volume down" to cancel & reboot the phone, and it went into the stock system - it was all still there! First thing I did was immediately use EZ-Recovery to flash CWM 5.8.4.5. - Issue resolved!

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ScottDB said:
That's the file I am offering to host on my Website, since nobody seems to be able to download it from Dropbox. I'm having trouble downloading it from Mega... Since the file is over 1 GB, Mega insisted I needed to download their extension, but it's not compatible with Firefox 22. I tried Chrome, and Mega says that Chrome on my laptop is "a bit outdated"... sheesh! I'll try and update it.
(added later) - I found a Dropbox link for the file and it's downloading now.
If you want to FTP the file to my Website, let me know by PM and I'll give you the username and password.
I tried using fastboot to install CWM Recovery, but fastboot is eternally "waiting for device" even though it's there (adb can see it).
Aug. 7 - Got the file I needed, but didn't use it since Windows7 would not recognize the phone even after I installed the drivers. (I think it was an issue with automatic updates being disabled...) In the meantime... I tried the button-combo for the bootloader (which I swore I tried the day before and it didn't work), and the phone booted into the bootloader! From there, I pressed "Volume down" to cancel & reboot the phone, and it went into the stock system - it was all still there! First thing I did was immediately use EZ-Recovery to flash CWM 5.8.4.5. - Issue resolved!
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Thank you!!!! I just had the same problem. However even when using cwm i get errors in the recovery. Unable to mount anything or do anything besides reboot. Any ideas?

need stock Firmware
Have any idea where i can get this file? Ive bricked my phone too. Durnnit!

iamwaynes said:
Have any idea where i can get this file? Ive bricked my phone too. Durnnit!
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This is the h1 stock you need. type this in google you should find the download if not I have it.
COMBINATION_S968CUDUAMH1_S968CTFNAMH1_1304014_REV0
Dont use e-z recovery. I had the same problem neither cwm or twrp from ez recovery worked and then cwm said no os on my phine so I flashed that file from download mode and was back to stock.

How did u find a recovery that worked mine is saying the same thing
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iamwaynes said:
How did u find a recovery that worked mine is saying the same thing
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771398
In that thread go down to method 2 of getting a custom recovery. I downloaded cwm touch from the link there and then installed it with android terminal emulator using the codes that it says to type in. I tried to look up that stock rom but I didnt find it. Its on the forum somewhere in a thread about how to root the straight talk s3 and how first you need to download and flash the h1 baseband stock rom

Thanks I found the stock rom fixing it now.
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iamwaynes said:
Thanks I found the stock rom fixing it now.
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Ok I've re rooted and tried to install recovery. Odin put it in wrong place. Says no operating system . What now?
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iamwaynes said:
Ok I've re rooted and tried to install recovery. Odin put it in wrong place. Says no operating system . What now?
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Have you gotten recovery installed and straightened out yet?
Let me know if you need some help, tell me where you're at and what you've got going on with what you have.

I returned phone to stock. The recovery wasn't in the right place obviously. So that's where I am . Stuck back at stock. Thanks for any help you can give.
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iamwaynes said:
I returned phone to stock. The recovery wasn't in the right place obviously. So that's where I am . Stuck back at stock. Thanks for any help you can give.
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Are you on stock not rooted or you are rooted?
Do you have stock recovery or custom.
I can get you to wherever you need or want. Tell me what you need or where you'd like to be.

Droidriven said:
Are you on stock not rooted or you are rooted?
Do you have stock recovery or custom.
I can get you to wherever you need or want. Tell me what you need or where you'd like to be.
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I have combined 2 s3's to make one good one. This is the proper thread for the model of the chipset. The phone has been worked on buy someone who only thought they were a genious. I've found traces and from surfing the forums I'm pretty sure I know what they did even. I'm gonna grab these stock images and flash back to stock. I just wanted to put a word in now to see how dead this thread is. BTW just for the record easy safe root is achievable with safroot for Att g s 4. I've confirmed that. Root is no issue. Modem drivers are jacked up. I want what I have now with WiFi in tact and custom recovery. Just wanted to get the word in in case I hit a wall with recovery as I am now before the flash to stock. Thanks in advance for any help. Sorry for the ramble
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ScottDB said:
That's the file I am offering to host on my Website, since nobody seems to be able to download it from Dropbox. I'm having trouble downloading it from Mega... Since the file is over 1 GB, Mega insisted I needed to download their extension, but it's not compatible with Firefox 22. I tried Chrome, and Mega says that Chrome on my laptop is "a bit outdated"... sheesh! I'll try and update it.
(added later) - I found a Dropbox link for the file and it's downloading now.
If you want to FTP the file to my Website, let me know by PM and I'll give you the username and password.
I tried using fastboot to install CWM Recovery, but fastboot is eternally "waiting for device" even though it's there (adb can see it).
Aug. 7 - Got the file I needed, but didn't use it since Windows7 would not recognize the phone even after I installed the drivers. (I think it was an issue with automatic updates being disabled...) In the meantime... I tried the button-combo for the bootloader (which I swore I tried the day before and it didn't work), and the phone booted into the bootloader! From there, I pressed "Volume down" to cancel & reboot the phone, and it went into the stock system - it was all still there! First thing I did was immediately use EZ-Recovery to flash CWM 5.8.4.5. - Issue resolved!
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Does anyone have a good link for h1 stock. All the links I can find including aa51 are dead. I need to go stock to fix the modem. I can handle everything from there I just need stock and I've trolled XDA , aa51, and several others. All links are dead. Probably for a long long time . any help is greatly appreciated
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sazendrak said:
I have combined 2 s3's to make one good one. This is the proper thread for the model of the chipset. The phone has been worked on buy someone who only thought they were a genious. I've found traces and from surfing the forums I'm pretty sure I know what they did even. I'm gonna grab these stock images and flash back to stock. I just wanted to put a word in now to see how dead this thread is. BTW just for the record easy safe root is achievable with safroot for Att g s 4. I've confirmed that. Root is no issue. Modem drivers are jacked up. I want what I have now with WiFi in tact and custom recovery. Just wanted to get the word in in case I hit a wall with recovery as I am now before the flash to stock. Thanks in advance for any help. Sorry for the ramble
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Does anyone have a good link for h1 stock. All the links I can find including aa51 are dead. I need to go stock to fix the modem. I can handle everything from there I just need stock and I've trolled XDA , aa51, and several others. All links are dead. Probably for a long long time . any help is greatly appreciated
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Finally found it here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516498&page=28

Root Galaxy Tab 2 - No USB Cord??

Is it possible to root the Tab 2 if I don't have a usb cable? All I have is a power cord that plugs into the wall.

Not sure, I would try towel root.
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mrkhigh said:
Not sure, I would try towel root.
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I did, said device not supported.
Would buy a cable if anyone has a spare.

Yeah, I got that on my android TV too... I know the original version just tried it, really debating just finding towel root v1 and trying again...., if towelroot doesn't work, I don't think there is another apk that can do this....
I am wondering if he removed the ability on anything that is not a phone for legal reasons. I believe jcase has done similar recently.
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EBay has them....
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No, you can't root the tablet (given you're still on Samsung Stock ROM and therefore stock recovery) without a PC.
You need to flash a custom recovery (Android Andi's TWRP or CWM Swipe) first ... once you got a custom recovery going you can then download the flashable ZIP file of Chainfire's SuperSU right there on the tablet and flash it through the recovery to root the ROM "from below".
Mobile ODIN to flash a custom recovery doesn't work either (just to point it out) as you're not rooted - hence why you need to use a PC at least once. Seems you either have to find a friend who has a 30-pin->USB cable for Samsung devices or buy one off of eBay or other online retailer to make it happen.

BoneWithABeagle said:
No, you can't root the tablet (given you're still on Samsung Stock ROM and therefore stock recovery) without a PC.
You need to flash a custom recovery (Android Andi's TWRP or CWM Swipe) first ... once you got a custom recovery going you can then download the flashable ZIP file of Chainfire's SuperSU right there on the tablet and flash it through the recovery to root the ROM "from below".
Mobile ODIN to flash a custom recovery doesn't work either (just to point it out) as you're not rooted - hence why you need to use a PC at least once. Seems you either have to find a friend who has a 30-pin->USB cable for Samsung devices or buy one off of eBay or other online retailer to make it happen.
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Morinzo said:
Is it possible to root the Tab 2 if I don't have a usb cable? All I have is a power cord that plugs into the wall.
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i rooted it with some chinese apps.. forgot the name tho..
and now, i want to install CWM but didnt got pc.. can i use mobile odin?

i rooted it with some chinese apps.. forgot the name tho..
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In which case you already started out completely wrong - "rooting" most Samsung devices (not so sure about the Tab 3 and newer or Galaxy S5 and newer) is "only" a matter of installing a custom recovery through ODIN and flashing SuperSU or Superuser from there ... or flashing Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root in case you want to stick to Stock ROM and not replace the stock recovery either ... of course that's all a matter of "is it available for my device", and in case of the Tab 2 all of that is available nowadays.
and now, i want to install CWM but didnt got pc.. can i use mobile odin?
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Your PC does not see the tabet (Tablet in Download-Mode, attached to PC, ODIN started) or you don't have a PC?
However, if you would actually bother reading my post you even quoted, here's the crucial thing: "Mobile ODIN to flash a custom recovery doesn't work either (just to point it out) as you're not rooted". NOT ROOTED = ROOT APPS WILL NOT WORK.
So, since you are also very vague on details...
IF your current ROM is ROOTED then you can use MobileODIN to flash the .tar.md5 of either Android Andi's CWM Swipe or TWRP.
IF your current ROM is NOT rooted you CAN NOT use MobileODIN as this app requires root to do its job.
In a conclusion: If you don't have a PC then maybe ask a friend who happens to have one. If you actually have a PC and Windows/ODIN does not detect the device make sure you actually installed the Samsung USB drivers on your PC, make sure you use a compatible version of ODIN (v3.07 should work fine), make sure your tablet is in Download Mode before you plug it into your Computer (ODIN already started).
If you're still having problems try a new post in where you actually describe your problems with more details than just "want to install CWM but didnt got pc".

No need to be rude
I believe I installed cwm with an app called ROM manager. It pretty much did it for me.
Mobile Odin will work as well as the pervious comment suggests.
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mrkhigh said:
No need to be rude
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Mind to show me where I've been "rude"? Assuming you're refering to my reply to "Bilgets"... inproper English, 95% of information missing.
mrkhigh said:
I believe I installed cwm with an app called ROM manager. It pretty much did it for me.
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Apart from ROM Manager requiring root ... if we assume the Stock ROM is rooted, guess what recovery it'll flash for you? ...
3...
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1...
BINGO! CWM 6.0.2.7 (CWM Touch 6.0.2.7 in you bought and installed ROM Manager Premium) ... totally not compatible with any modern custom ROM and/or "update.zip"
mrkhigh said:
Mobile Odin will work as well as the pervious comment suggests.
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Only if the device is already rooted.

You just seem very condescending... Perhaps I'm reading it into it...
Anyway, thanks for the clarification on ROM manager.
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Morinzo said:
I did, said device not supported.
Would buy a cable if anyone has a spare.
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framaroot? might work