I had no problems rooting and getting s-off on my M8 months ago when the exploit was released. I used the weaksauce/firewater method. Now when I try to do the same thing to my gf's M8 it won't work. It's running stock 4.4.2. any ideas? I run weaksauce -> download/run supersu -> try to update the binaries but it keeps saying installation failed. need help! thanks
irbane said:
I had no problems rooting and getting s-off on my M8 months ago when the exploit was released. I used the weaksauce/firewater method. Now when I try to do the same thing to my gf's M8 it won't work. It's running stock 4.4.2. any ideas? I run weaksauce -> download/run supersu -> try to update the binaries but it keeps saying installation failed. need help! thanks
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Reboot your phone. Wait for a pop up message that shows phone is rooted then run super su? Have you downloaded any rooted apps like root explorer? Reason I asked is because once you run the app supoeruser should pop up.
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irbane said:
I had no problems rooting and getting s-off on my M8 months ago when the exploit was released. I used the weaksauce/firewater method. Now when I try to do the same thing to my gf's M8 it won't work. It's running stock 4.4.2. any ideas? I run weaksauce -> download/run supersu -> try to update the binaries but it keeps saying installation failed. need help! thanks
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You're getting stuck on weaksauce? Try to uninstall everything, reboot, then re-download weaksauce and install again. Sometimes the root won't apply correctly.
If firewater doesn't work, you might have to use sunshine.
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lucky_strike33 said:
Reboot your phone. Wait for a pop up message that shows phone is rooted then run super su? Have you downloaded any rooted apps like root explorer? Reason I asked is because once you run the app supoeruser should pop up.
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BadUsername said:
You're getting stuck on weaksauce? Try to uninstall everything, reboot, then re-download weaksauce and install again. Sometimes the root won't apply correctly.
If firewater doesn't work, you might have to use sunshine.
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no rooted apps. I factory reset her phone before trying the root/s-off and it wouldn't take. after i reboot the phone, the toast message doesnt show up unless i run weaksauce again
It just takes a couple minutes to reroot after every reboot. And where in the instructions are you seeing to download and run supersu? Don't do that.
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irbane said:
no rooted apps. I factory reset her phone before trying the root/s-off and it wouldn't take. after i reboot the phone, the toast message doesnt show up unless i run weaksauce again
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I had the same issue when I first installed weaksauce. It was weird, root checker said I was rooted, but weaksauce would not reroot when I rebooted my device. I just downloaded a fresh copy and ran it again, and it worked perfectly the second time.
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i was able to s off mine using alpharevx but when i try to run gingerbreak i was stuck on running exploit for about 30 mins.. any tips on how am i be able to achieve root?
If it said something along the lines of it 'wasn't sure it worked' it should be ok and did work .Mine done that but phone was still rooted
Gosh... Just my luck... have managed to s-off, now stuck on gingerbreak as op.
had the same, but you can flash SU from the recovery now, so why bother with ginger break?
Same here, but when I formated the SD card and run the process again my phone was successfuly rooted
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Valwit said:
had the same, but you can flash SU from the recovery now, so why bother with ginger break?
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Do I need cwm for that? See, I've chosen 'n' at the end of s-offing process, as I am not planning any rom changes.
Try version 1.1 worked for me
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yerfdes said:
i was able to s off mine using alpharevx but when i try to run gingerbreak i was stuck on running exploit for about 30 mins.. any tips on how am i be able to achieve root?
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My phone was done by hardware cycle clip a couple of months ago, first experience with Ginberbreak was confusing but it does work. First turn on debug mode, second turn off fast boot in power menu cos you'll need to fully reboot after the gingerbreak error.....
So run gingerbreak and after the SD card can be removed safely indicating the sdcard is now unmounted, then wait a couple of minutes and give the screen a few swipe another message error that it didn't work telling you to check for superuser in the app drawer. Do check if superuser is installed then you're rooted but no use without SD card access, now just reboot fully and check that sdcard is mounted then go to market download Rom manager and flash clockworkmod.
If no further luck then refer to loveboatcaptain's unsecured boot image might be easier stickied thread.
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bronx said:
Gosh... Just my luck... have managed to s-off, now stuck on gingerbreak as op.
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... aaaand rooted.
Dunno how, but gingerbreak 1.20 have eventually worked for me.
Shweeeeet...
Alright, I just started trying to root my galaxy s3 a little while ago. I searched how to root it, and I got a video where I needed to unlock the bootloader. I tried unlocking it using the video's method, not realizing it was horribly out of date. So, the bootloader has been patched for that, I decided to try saferoot, and the kernel is patched for that. It recommended I use another method of rooting, but I don't know of any.
What should I try?
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Alright, I just started trying to root my galaxy s3 a little while ago. I searched how to root it, and I got a video where I needed to unlock the bootloader. I tried unlocking it using the video's method, not realizing it was horribly out of date. So, the bootloader has been patched for that, I decided to try saferoot, and the kernel is patched for that. It recommended I use another method of rooting, but I don't know of any.
What should I try?
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You can try the new method. Towelroot.com
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ShapesBlue said:
You can try the new method. Towelroot.com
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well that was easy
thank you!
Yup..towelroot works even on locked bootloader.
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A friend of mine is looking to me to root his Verizon S3 and I just wanted to double check that the towelroot method has worked for it and is actually just as easy as downloading the apk and then running it? I'm sorry if I appear stupid but it has never been that simple on my HTC's lol. Thanks for your time.
Treadstone06 said:
A friend of mine is looking to me to root his Verizon S3 and I just wanted to double check that the towelroot method has worked for it and is actually just as easy as downloading the apk and then running it? I'm sorry if I appear stupid but it has never been that simple on my HTC's lol. Thanks for your time.
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Seems to be that simple!
YevOmega said:
Seems to be that simple!
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Thanks. Will probably give it a shot tonight. Does anyone know if this unlocks the bootloader or just roots (this from what I gather) and also does it wipe anything?
Treadstone06 said:
Thanks. Will probably give it a shot tonight. Does anyone know if this unlocks the bootloader or just roots (this from what I gather) and also does it wipe anything?
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Root only. Does not unlock bootloader. Does not wipe anything.
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Root only. Does not unlock bootloader. Does not wipe anything.
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Thanks. I'll give it a go tonight probably...assuming I can find drivers...oh wait...might not even need them lol
It worked for a day or so then said it didn't have root, he rebooted and ran towelroot again and appeared to root again. Problem I'm wondering about is the message I get when I open superuser: "Samsung Knox has been detected. This might limit root capabilities and cause pop ups. Try to disable Knox?"
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Treadstone06 said:
It worked for a day or so then said it didn't have root, he rebooted and ran towelroot again and appeared to root again. Problem I'm wondering about is the message I get when I open superuser: "Samsung Knox has been detected. This might limit root capabilities and cause pop ups. Try to disable Knox?"
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I don't know if that has anything to do with it. The first time I rooted for the long term (with saferoot on ML1) I BELIEVE that I disabled it and it was all good. I have been temporarily rooted and not disabled it and still not run into problems though
ADB is up and running.
Stuck at WeakSauce and SuperSU.
WeakSauce says it was successful. SuperSU says root failed.
Not sure if I missed something. Does it only work with older versions?
I did follow the trouble shooting steps of uninstalling and re-installing in the exact order.
Should I keep trying that?
UPDATE - Root Checker shows I have root access.
SuperSU keeps stating failed.
Thanks.
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chrischoi said:
ADB is up and running.
Stuck at WeakSauce and SuperSU.
WeakSauce says it was successful. SuperSU says root failed.
Not sure if I missed something. Does it only work with older versions?
I did follow the trouble shooting steps of uninstalling and re-installing in the exact order.
Should I keep trying that?
UPDATE - Root Checker shows I have root access.
SuperSU keeps stating failed.
Thanks.
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If Weaksauce says you're rooted, I would skip SuperSU for now and go straight in to Firewater.
Do it exactly like they say and you will be S-off and ready to install a custom recovery and SuperSU.
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If Weaksauce says you're rooted, I would skip SuperSU for now and go straight in to Firewater.
Do it exactly like they say and you will be S-off and ready to install a custom recovery and SuperSU.
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Ran Firewater and it says nothing can be done. I'll try again later.
Haven't even picked up my m8 yet but I know I've had similar issues with my m7 as well as my DNA... Turn off your virus scanner and firewall and run again.. try to stop as many processes as possible before attempting again.. worth a shot at least
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If you follow all instructions and have taken into consideration all trouble the shooting then you may have a device which requires you use the sunshine apk. Sunshine is made by the same devs that created firewater but costs $25 after completed. http://theroot.ninja
If by chance you are curious about why one works and not the other there are many threads that have been discussing this topic. One in which jcase (Dev) has take the time to post a few comments.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708628&page=37
Okay I'm getting tired of trying these methods and them not working. Weaksauce does not work. I messaged jcase personally and he directed me to a website where I downloaded an apk called sunshine. He said it's the only method that works for 4.4.3. I open the app and hit okay, then temproot, to gain root. Already having supersu installed, a pop up comes up asking me to grant root. I grant it. Then I try firewater and it tells me SU or FU. Basically saying my device is not rooted. What am I doing wrong??? I have my ADB set up and working properly, I have all the files in the right places. What do I need to do? I don't understand.
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blkhrt13 said:
Okay I'm getting tired of trying these methods and them not working. Weaksauce does not work. I messaged jcase personally and he directed me to a website where I downloaded an apk called sunshine. He said it's the only method that works for 4.4.3. I open the app and hit okay, then temproot, to gain root. Already having supersu installed, a pop up comes up asking me to grant root. I grant it. Then I try firewater and it tells me SU or FU. Basically saying my device is not rooted. What am I doing wrong??? I have my ADB set up and working properly, I have all the files in the right places. What do I need to do? I don't understand.
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Firewater does not support 4.4.3. You would need to use sunshine in order to gain s-off/unlock and then you will be able to install a custom recovery and then root your device using SuperSU zip file. It will cost $25 to use sunshine, but well worth it and the only way that I know of to have root on 4.4.3.
blkhrt13 said:
Okay I'm getting tired of trying these methods and them not working. Weaksauce does not work. I messaged jcase personally and he directed me to a website where I downloaded an apk called sunshine. He said it's the only method that works for 4.4.3. I open the app and hit okay, then temproot, to gain root. Already having supersu installed, a pop up comes up asking me to grant root. I grant it. Then I try firewater and it tells me SU or FU. Basically saying my device is not rooted. What am I doing wrong??? I have my ADB set up and working properly, I have all the files in the right places. What do I need to do? I don't understand.
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I just did this on 4.4.3 and I'm new to this but here's what I did:
1. Install and run SunShine to gain s-off/unlock. Did you pay for SunShine? It costs $25 and if you did not pay then you did not complete the process.
2. Install TWRP by following the directions on their webiste. I used the Fastboot Method.
3. Once in TWRP it will ask you if you want to root and install SuperSU.
Just running SunShine does not permanently root your phone.
I haven't paid for it yet. I won't be able to until I get paid next week:/ so I guess I'll just have to wait. Thank you both for your replies. So in other words, that app will s off the phone and unlock the bootloader without even having to plug it in to my pc?
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I haven't paid for it yet. I won't be able to until I get paid next week:/ so I guess I'll just have to wait. Thank you both for your replies. So in other words, that app will s off the phone and unlock the bootloader without even having to plug it in to my pc?
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That's correct, nothing needed from your PC until you're ready to install a custom recovery (ie: TWRP). Super easy and well worth the $25! Just make sure you're plugged into a power source.
This was previously rooted and unlocked, but I have been trying to re root phone after 4.4xxxx update. Now it is S-on and locked but I am unable to root now because firewater S -off and unlock process does not work. I believe because Supersu will not update and I don't have the binaries, yet the weaksauce app states that I am rooted.
Any suggestions?
dgub said:
This was previously rooted and unlocked, but I have been trying to re root phone after 4.4xxxx update. Now it is S-on and locked but I am unable to root now because firewater S -off and unlock process does not work. I believe because Supersu will not update and I don't have the binaries, yet the weaksauce app states that I am rooted.
Any suggestions?
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Why would you turn s on and relock ? None of this was required to root after the ota.
You cannot use weaksauce anymore and since you turned s on the old su app is now system protected meaning you cannot remove it. Your only option is sunshine and that will likely complain since you have an old su app installed that you cannot remove.
Try sunshine. When/if it fails pm me.
Thank you for the response.
Yeah I realized turning s-on and locking made the problem worse. I tried using Sunshine and that failed. It is a no go.
Would installing stock RUU work? Or is that not an option now since I locked it.
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dgub said:
Thank you for the response.
Yeah I realized turning s-on and locking made the problem worse. I tried using Sunshine and that failed. It is a no go.
Would installing stock RUU work? Or is that not an option now since I locked it.
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There is a encrypted ruu for s-on but you have to be on 1.55 before you locked your phone as you can't downgrade while s-on. So r you on 1.55.XXX.x os ?
I am currently on 22.21.605.2, so I don't think the stock RUU will work, though I haven't tried that yet. I did that originally when I initially started the process to update to 4.4
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dgub said:
I am currently on 22.21.605.2, so I don't think the stock RUU will work, though I haven't tried that yet. I did that originally when I initially started the process to update to 4.4
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It won't work. You would need a encrypted one off your base. I forgot you were s-on.
dgub said:
I am currently on 22.21.605.2, so I don't think the stock RUU will work, though I haven't tried that yet. I did that originally when I initially started the process to update to 4.4
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What I sent you will work.
I will give it a shot.thanks
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