I have a US (i535) Verizon S3 that was messed up with the update to 4.4.2. I would like to root it but I cannot connect to wifi or data. Is there any root available that will work on this device?
I found a root for 4.4.2 but it required a data/WiFi connection.
chinook9 said:
I have a US (i535) Verizon S3 that was messed up with the update to 4.4.2. I would like to root it but I cannot connect to wifi or data. Is there any root available that will work on this device?
I found a root for 4.4.2 but it required a data/WiFi connection.
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So after update to 4.4.2 your wifi/data not working anymore?? If it's the case why don't you odin full 4.4.2 firmware to fix wifi/data issue, then do root with towelroot?
buhohitr said:
So after update to 4.4.2 your wifi/data not working anymore?? If it's the case why don't you odin full 4.4.2 firmware to fix wifi/data issue, then do root with towelroot?
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Thank you. I will go ahead and do some research to find the needed software and learn how to use odin to do this. I believe I used odin once a few years ago but I have very little experience. Basically an amateur PC guy (old retired) who messes with android on occasion.
buhohitr said:
So after update to 4.4.2 your wifi/data not working anymore?? If it's the case why don't you odin full 4.4.2 firmware to fix wifi/data issue, then do root with towelroot?
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chinook9 said:
Thank you. I will go ahead and do some research to find the needed software and learn how to use odin to do this. I believe I used odin once a few years ago but I have very little experience. Basically an amateur PC guy (old retired) who messes with android on occasion.
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I tried to update the 4.4.2 with Odin but all attempts were unsuccessful.
I also tried a CF-Auto-Root but that didn't work either. I wasn't able to find out much about it so I'm not sure I should have expected it to work but it didn't.
Anyone know of any other rooting software I can download on the PC and then transfer to the S3?
Have you tried using "Verizon Wireless Software Utility Application for Android – Samsung" ([[http]] [[;//]] www [[dot]] verizonwireless [[dot]] com/support/devices/knowledge_base.html/80200/) for repairing the update? It works in a similar fashion to manually doing it with Odin. Just keep in mind that the process will completely wipe out the phone and your data will be lost in the process.
Also, you should be able to just download the Towelroot APK from your computer at towelroot dot com and then copy it to your phone either by putting it on the SD card or hooking your phone up via USB. Trouble is that you'll still need to install the APK either by getting an installer app from the Play store or by using ADB (which should work whether the repair fixed your radio or not).
With ADB installed on your computer, you would need the phone hooked up via USB and "USB Debugging" enabled, as well. Go to "Settings >> About Phone", then tap on "Build number" seven times. This will open Developer options. Then, in Developer options, enable "USB debugging". In "Settings > Security", you'll also probably want to enable "Unknown sources", so that you can install stuff from outside of the Play store.
You'll then want to launch ADB by opening a command prompt from the folder in which it resides. In the command prompt, verify ADB sees your phone by entering:
Code:
adb devices
If it shows a device connected, continue along. For the sake of examples, we're going to assume a location for the Towelroot APK at C:\downloads\tr.apk. Given this, to push the install you will want to enter the following in the command prompt:
Code:
adb install C:\downloads\tr.apk
If it returns "SUCCESS", Towelroot is now installed, and it does a nice one-tap root.
This has worked in my experience, but it couldn't hurt to have a second opinion before trying any of this.
ledzilla said:
Have you tried using "Verizon Wireless Software Utility Application for Android – Samsung" ([[http]] [[;//]] www [[dot]] verizonwireless [[dot]] com/support/devices/knowledge_base.html/80200/) for repairing the update? It works in a similar fashion to manually doing it with Odin. Just keep in mind that the process will completely wipe out the phone and your data will be lost in the process.
Also, you should be able to just download the Towelroot APK from your computer at towelroot dot com and then copy it to your phone either by putting it on the SD card or hooking your phone up via USB. Trouble is that you'll still need to install the APK either by getting an installer app from the Play store or by using ADB (which should work whether the repair fixed your radio or not).
With ADB installed on your computer, you would need the phone hooked up via USB and "USB Debugging" enabled, as well. Go to "Settings >> About Phone", then tap on "Build number" seven times. This will open Developer options. Then, in Developer options, enable "USB debugging". In "Settings > Security", you'll also probably want to enable "Unknown sources", so that you can install stuff from outside of the Play store.
You'll then want to launch ADB by opening a command prompt from the folder in which it resides. In the command prompt, verify ADB sees your phone by entering:
Code:
adb devices
If it shows a device connected, continue along. For the sake of examples, we're going to assume a location for the Towelroot APK at C:\downloads\tr.apk. Given this, to push the install you will want to enter the following in the command prompt:
Code:
adb install C:\downloads\tr.apk
If it returns "SUCCESS", Towelroot is now installed, and it does a nice one-tap root.
This has worked in my experience, but it couldn't hurt to have a second opinion before trying any of this.
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Thank you very much for the response. I will try what you recommend.
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Thank you very much for the response. I will try what you recommend.
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I was able to get the towelroot apk on the phone and installed but towelroot requires an internet connection to work and neither wireless or data works on the phone.
I did try the Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant but it indicates that it does not work with my firmware (4.4.2).
I'll keep researching and see what I can find.
chinook9 said:
I was able to get the towelroot apk on the phone and installed but towelroot requires an internet connection to work and neither wireless or data works on the phone.
I did try the Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant but it indicates that it does not work with my firmware (4.4.2).
I'll keep researching and see what I can find.
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Tell us more about the history of your phone.
1) you have stock 4.3 with root?
2) how did you upgrade and mess-up?
3) I assumed that you have stock recovery?
4) Never flash any custom firmware like CM11?
Thanks,
buhohitr said:
Tell us more about the history of your phone.
1) you have stock 4.3 with root?
2) how did you upgrade and mess-up?
3) I assumed that you have stock recovery?
4) Never flash any custom firmware like CM11?
Thanks,
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Thank you very much for your reply.
My phone is not rooted and was never rooted with 4.3.
My phone was trashed with the original OTA Verizon update from 4.3 to 4.4. KitKat. I did a phone reset (thinking it would take me back to the original android version) but all it did was empty all my data and settings and still had 4.4.3 with no functioning data connection, wifi, or GPS.
I have never flashed any custom firmware.
I can get into 4.4 Kitkat or download mode.
I tried the Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant but it didn't work. Got a message indicating it wouldn't work with my firmware (4.4)
I also installed the Verizon Software Utility for Android-Samsung but all it does is tell me there is no update for my firmware.
I tried using Odin to root the phone using CF-Auto-Root-d2vzw-d2vzw-schi535.tar.md5 but it didn't work. Not designed for4.4 I think.
I tried using Odin to update with a new install of 4.4 but it didn't work.
I installed and ran Towelroot but it requires internet access.
I looked for a way to get USB internet access but what I found requires a rooted phone.
I will try anything to get it operational but I'd just as soon root it. I have another smart phone so I will just play with this one.
Any help would be appreciated.
It seems like the OTA may mess something up, but nothing out of the norm. I would try a different USB cable and a different USB port on your PC. Also make sure use Odin 3.09.
1) pull the battery then reinstall - make sure the battery is full
2) Boot into recovery and do a factory reset
3) Boot into Odin mode then re flash
Good luck!
buhohitr said:
It seems like the OTA may mess something up, but nothing out of the norm. I would try a different USB cable and a different USB port on your PC. Also make sure use Odin 3.09.
1) pull the battery then reinstall - make sure the battery is full
2) Boot into recovery and do a factory reset
3) Boot into Odin mode then re flash
Good luck!
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Well buhohitr, I now have 4.4.2 functioning on the S3 and everything is working fine.
It did not go as expected but trying what you recommended, and with some luck, I got there.
I did #1 and #2 successfully but the Odin flash was not successfull.
After the unsuccessfull flash the phone the warning screen came up indicating the software upgrade was unsuccessful and to try the Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant.
I had tried the Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant previously and it had recognized the phone.
I tried it again, however, and everything went swimmingly. It downloaded the update and installed it on the phone.
I expect the factory reset was what enabled the Software Upgrade Assistant to recognize and upgrade the phone.
Thank you very much.
I will probably play with the phone a bit before I root it.
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Hi this is my first thread; still new to all this. I stumbled upon a method accidentally today to receive OTA updates while being rooted. I'm not exactly sure how this works but it just did. I'm rooted on the latest 4.2.2 build and I factory reset the phone by holding the volume up button + home + power. Once it was done and rebooted, I began to restore everything from google. The status in the About Phone section says "official" and the software update checker was working fine. When I downloaded CPU-Z (available in the Play Store), it said I had root access. I downloaded supersu to check if it worked and it did. I downloaded titanium backup to double check and when it asked me to grant it root access, I did and it worked completely! I'm not exactly sure how this worked and if anyone is willing to try this method, I hold no responsibility if anything should happen to the device. Hope this works and helps
Wow, got to try this
now thats fantastic, genius sir genius
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So has anyone else tried this?
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So has anyone else tried this?
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Well since you're factory resetting it, you're obviously willing to lose almost all your data. So its worth the shot
Alternative method
Not sure what I did, but now my rooted S4 is able to receive the latest OTA updates.
I was having a hard time trying to install the latest update since Samsung says my phone was modified, which is true since I flashed it with ODIN in order to gain root access.
I needed the update mostly for the move to sdcard option, something Samsung left behind who knows why.
I tried to use Triangle Away to set the flash counter to zero just to find out that Chainfire doesn't own this model so the application doesn't support i9500, I didn't even try it since there was risk of bricking the phone.
The only solution so far to move apps to the sd was to use FolderMount and create a link to the folders in your sd. Useful method, but awful.
Then the miracle happened, I enter in Download mode (volume down+ home+power) and my binary says "Official" (it used to say Custom there).
Then I go to phone>status, and says official again...I try to update again and it started to download the update...
I don't know what happened on my phone, but I'm writing this in case anyone wants to try it out. Only thing I did was to enter in download mode.
Regards
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Not sure what I did, but now my rooted S4 is able to receive the latest OTA updates.
I was having a hard time trying to install the latest update since Samsung says my phone was modified, which is true since I flashed it with ODIN in order to gain root access.
I needed the update mostly for the move to sdcard option, something Samsung left behind who knows why.
I tried to use Triangle Away to set the flash counter to zero just to find out that Chainfire doesn't own this model so the application doesn't support i9500, I didn't even try it since there was risk of bricking the phone.
The only solution so far to move apps to the sd was to use FolderMount and create a link to the folders in your sd. Useful method, but awful.
Then the miracle happened, I enter in Download mode (volume down+ home+power) and my binary says "Official" (it used to say Custom there).
Then I go to phone>status, and says official again...I try to update again and it started to download the update...
I don't know what happened on my phone, but I'm writing this in case anyone wants to try it out. Only thing I did was to enter in download mode.
Regards
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i tried this and it says official in download mode and on the phone/status it says permissive, the went back to custom
smali26 said:
i tried this and it says official in download mode and on the phone/status it says permissive, the went back to custom
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With the method I described I could download the update, but after download it said that service failed to update the firmware. However, I tried with Kies and all went perfectly.
I lost root access, but I can move apps to sd card . I'll root again after work.
Regards!
Hello, what I want is to be able to download apps that isn't compatible with this device, I've had a look on Google and I believe I need to root this and install some app that allows me to install non compatible apps? Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanks
hudlhelp said:
Hello, what I want is to be able to download apps that isn't compatible with this device, I've had a look on Google and I believe I need to root this and install some app that allows me to install non compatible apps? Any help will be greatly appreciated, thanks
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you might be better off looking here http://www.modaco.com/topic/365530-how-to-root-your-hudl/
Not sure if you made any progress but I followed the tips on Modaco and rooted my Hudle in two pretty simple steps:
1. Download the ADB driver installer
2. Download Kingo root app
3. Run ADB
4. Connect Hudl to PC and allow ADB to update drivers
5. Run the Kingo app
6. Bingo! One rooted Hudl
I sincerely hope there's some dev work on this tablet but it's obviously going to rely on the UK devs. Would be great to get CM10.2 custom tablet rom!
virgopunk said:
Not sure if you made any progress but I followed the tips on Modaco and rooted my Hudle in two pretty simple steps:
1. Download the ADB driver installer
2. Download Kingo root app
3. Run ADB
4. Connect Hudl to PC and allow ADB to update drivers
5. Run the Kingo app
6. Bingo! One rooted Hudl
I sincerely hope there's some dev work on this tablet but it's obviously going to rely on the UK devs. Would be great to get CM10.2 custom tablet rom!
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I have before posted the link to Kingo but it was removed due to it sending your IME nr to china and the moderators here have banned the kingo program for security reasons.
I rooted my hudl last night.
Zionator said:
I have before posted the link to Kingo but it was removed due to it sending your IME nr to china and the moderators here have banned the kingo program for security reasons.
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It was complicated by the fact that no single site had got it correct
I had a windows 8.1 laptop
the google adb drivers refused to install under any comparability settings
step 1
download the samsung driver file at the bottom of the page in androidxda forum (search samsung usb drivers)
install this by running the exe (hudl does not need to be plugged in)
step 2 enable hudl usb developer mode
was not obvious,but its the same as for a nexus 7
Toggle on "USB Debugging" in the "Developer Options" area of Settings.
If you do not see "Developer Options", go into "About device" in Settings and tap on the "Build number" entry seven times, which will unlock "Developer Options".
then turn on usb debugging
step 3 get hudl to link on usb using adb
plug hudl in usb
go to device manager (control panel, system , device manager)
you should see hudl there with exclamation mark by it.
click on hudl, click driver, update driver, browse my computer for driver software, let me pick from list of compatible drivers
select the samsung adb, click yes
Now you can root it
Ok I ran the kingo and it worked smoothly and set up superuser
i tested it with titanium backup
The hudl is not a phone so I don't care if ime goes to china
:| So is there no way to root without this 'Kingo' thing that might be iffy?
As much as I'd like root for fun stuff, the main reason is that I no longer use my Hudl 2. It just sits on a shelf because I'm fed up of being woken up in the middle of the night by it randomly resetting (my other devices don't do this) and playing a hugely loud jingle thing. Such a huge flaw for anyone who can't store their device miles from their bed. I don't even turn it on because I'm home so little that there's just no point waiting for it to boot to use it briefly and if I forget to turn it off it could ruin an entire night's sleep.
Ugh, they need to remove the jingle if they're selling a device with resetting problems.
Successfully rooted Hudl HT7S3 with latest build.
I know this is an old thread, but in case anyone is in the same boat as me, where you just bought one of these tablets second hand and nothing seems to work for rooting the device.
I tried everything and was stuck in a constant loop on kingo. Had the right drivers and did all the steps correctly (thanks to the previous post-ers but didn't work for me due to having the latest 2014 build)
Anyway a youtube comment directed me to this version http://www.kingroot.net/down#root
Install the top one ON THE TABLET and just run it.
Now it says this device is not compatible. Just click "try anyway"
Easy as that. I'm now playing the PS4 via remote play port with dualshock 4 (sixaxis).
Yes
Yes there is a way to root without kingo root this is how I did it I got the INTEL x86 CWM or trwp and installed it using the Intel program that you can find thru uncle google it installs cwm or twrp thennu can root you hudl2 with supersu.zip BINGO YOUR ROOTED
If needed I will post links to get these files
What are thee benifit of rooting if ? It seems like a lot of hassle plus i don't have a PC anymore. PLus this kingo app I've red a few trying about it..
I have a hudl sitting there doing nothing and I like to mess with things but I'm not sure about a few things plus my PC is broken..
Hi,
Can somebody put on a new topic my request, please?
I am one of the unlucky Hudl 1 owner whom factory reset the Hudl a few weeks ago.
Tesco stopped it's server and somehow the tablet needs the server to the initial setup.
Is there any way to somehow brake this step, root it and put a custom ROM on it?
Could this idea solve the problem?
aTOMLondon said:
Hi,
I am one of the unlucky Hudl 1 owner whom factory reset the Hudl a few weeks ago.
Tesco stopped it's server and somehow the tablet needs the server to the initial setup.
Is there any way to somehow brake this step, root it and put a custom ROM on it?
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Your issue with the factory reset Hudl stuck on initial setup should be resolved, see here:
https://www.modaco.com/forums/topic...-tesco-update-server-not-switched-on/?page=11
So, that at least should mean your Hudl need no longer be used as an expensive doorstop.
You may want to read this Guardian article:
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2019/mar/25/tesco-hudl-tablet-support-kill-fix
I'm not aware of any 'reliable' methods of rooting or any custom ROMs being available.
ZTE Z830: As some of you (who have recently broke your high-end devices like me!) know this is a cheap "GoPhone" you might have purchased as a replacement. As some of us know: the phones Hardware isn't bad for a low-end device. All very capable. The problem however; THE DAMN RESTRICTIONS ZTE HAS PUT ON THE PHONE.
Here are the problems in case you don't own a Z830:
No Apps are allowed on the SD-card
The bloatware cannot be uninstalled
Almost no internal memory (ZTE claims "4 Gigs of internal storage" but there is only around 800MB when disabling all unnecessary apps)
Anyways if you are stuck like me and have been suckered into buying this prepackaged paperweight. You most likely have one goal: ROOT IT. Which is the main point of this thread; as all of the other forum posts about this phone seem to be with people who have even less knowledge than I have about rooting. I want to figure out how to root this phone so it can live up to its capabilities.
I'm posting here about the methods I've been trying to root this phone with; so someone who has more knowledge about general rooting and coding then they can chime in and add some info.
First Attempt (FAILED) to Root the Device
ALSO KNOWN AS UPDATE.ZIPThe BREAKTHROUGH Information: I've managed to find the stock recovery from the phone's firmware. By pressing Volume Up + Power I got into the phones menu with various options to "update the firmware" It looks like this:
Android system recovery <
Z830V1 . 0 . 0B14
Volume up/down to move
highlight;
Press power to select.
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from sdcard
apply update from cache
md5 cache
So I tried to the original rooting method and this is what happened
-- Install /sdcard ...
(Installs about 25%)
Package corrupt.
Installation aborted.
So anyways: I would love some help trying to discover how to root this damn thing. If you own one of these and find some more breakthrough info I would love to know; because I am as well messing with this thing to see if this will ever work.
Just Tried TowelRoot. Doesn't support the z830.
Bump
I didn't want to post a new thread, is there any new information on this front? It doesn't seem like this was a popular enough phone to warrant it's own set of instructions
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A few of us were successful in finding a perm root. I know the phone has aged a bit now, but it really is a nice cheap spare phone without the bloatware.
The following instructions for the ZMAX worked perfectly but TWRP does not support the touch screen for the z830 so you have to use an OTG mouse to use TWRP. Touch functionality works fine once the entire process is complete. Uninstalling bloatware seems to have to be done with a 3rd party app such as Purify.
https://boycracked.com/2016/04/16/how-to-root-installing-twrp-v3-0-1-recovery-on-zte-zmax-z970/
I have this phone and have been trying various automatic root programs for some time. No luck.
qaz1233 said:
I have this phone and have been trying various automatic root programs for some time. No luck.
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Yeah it seems like the phone uses some sort of bizarre coding.
........
I try everthing... nothing works....
all apps and PC methods fail...
Does adb work on your device? What are the different modes for your devices? Can you get into the bootloader?
Sent from my Z970 using XDA Free mobile app
TecheTag said:
Does adb work on your device? What are the different modes for your devices? Can you get into the bootloader?
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Hey, I decided to pitch in as I also have this unfortunate phone. adb does in fact work, but it is crippled. I cannot perform "adb reboot bootloader" as it will simply reboot the phone normally. I tried to boot into the bootloader by pressing volume down+power and was entered into field test mode, as I have come to understand (says FTM on a white rectangle). Volume UP + power does put me in recovery mode, which is cool. Most interestingly, hold UP+DOWN+POWER mounts on my windows machine as ZTE handset diagnostic interface DFU... which apparently is made for flashing firmware with zte's own utility. adb reboot fastboot also just rebooted it normally.
if anyone knows of a useful test i could perform or a could point me towards new strategies i would appreciate it.
Well that sounds promising. It seems like we're breaking new ground here though.
830ingarg said:
Most interestingly, hold UP+DOWN+POWER mounts on my windows machine as ZTE handset diagnostic interface DFU... which apparently is made for flashing firmware with zte's own utility. adb reboot fastboot also just rebooted it normally..
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Do you think there is something that can be used to flash our own custom firmware on it?
Please someone bump
I have the same phone and it's about worthless without root. Hopefully someone cam figure it out. I would even donate some cash for a solution.
Sort of temporary root achieved with KingRoot
So, I have this goofy phone and I did manage to get something that appears to be root using KingRoot. The PC version didn't work, and neither did TowelRoot or OneClickRoot. Downloading the apk for KingRoot and running it gave me root access, but only until I rebooted the phone. I managed to install SuperSU which allowed me to confirm that I had root. Unfortunately I was not able to uninstall any pre-loaded software while rooted via KingRoot or KingUser. KingRoot acted like it had successfully uninstalled the pre-installed software, but all it uninstalled were the updates. I didn't get a list of software when I tried to uninstall software via KingUser.
So we can boot into Recovery, and can get temporary root. Any ideas on how to get farther with this crippled phone?
pippinstrano said:
So, I have this goofy phone and I did manage to get something that appears to be root using KingRoot. The PC version didn't work, and neither did TowelRoot or OneClickRoot. Downloading the apk for KingRoot and running it gave me root access, but only until I rebooted the phone. I managed to install SuperSU which allowed me to confirm that I had root. Unfortunately I was not able to uninstall any pre-loaded software while rooted via KingRoot or KingUser. KingRoot acted like it had successfully uninstalled the pre-installed software, but all it uninstalled were the updates. I didn't get a list of software when I tried to uninstall software via KingUser.
So we can boot into Recovery, and can get temporary root. Any ideas on how to get farther with this crippled phone?
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Did you actually gain any space when you uninstalled items with that temporary root? I am able to uninstall updates on default apps even without root. I had one time with KingoApp where it claimed to be rooted, but I lost it with reboot and haven't gotten it back. Very frustrating. Wish I had avoided the reboot.
nothing works
I too got temporary root with kingroot, got to ambitious with uninstalling system apps and got into a force close loop. A factory reset from the stock recovery got me back in business. I didn't think that a factory reset was supposed to recover apps deleted while in root access. Also kingroot didn't work the first time for me, had to try several times, that was with latest apk, 4.1 I think.
Has anyone contacted zte about a bootloader unlock code? I know most phones it is necessary to unlock the bootloader to gain permanent root access. Plus then maybe we could get a custom recovery. I tried contacting them with no luck.
Talked to zte today, won't give unlock code since it will void warranty. Told them I didn't care about warranty since phone is worthless as is, no luck.
It could work the method used in the ZTE Z970? http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/zte-zmax-rooted-kingroot-t3110178
I was able to get temp root with Kingroot but doesn't stick after reboot. Today I got root to stick by using Flashify to flash superuser zip (http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu). I then deleted Kingroot apps. I was able to uninstall some ATT apps but not google apps. I tried SD Card Fix but didn't work and still can't change/mount r/w in root explorer.
I'm very new to the process of modifying android/firmware/rooting/etc... I want to regain FoxFi (wifi tether) functionality on my Verizon HTC One M8, which was lost with Lollipop. I had been fighting the update for months but it forced itself on me a few weeks ago. I believe my only real option is downgrading to Kit Kat.
I have a long post typed up with my plethora of questions after browsing around a number of forums and blogs the last few weeks, but there are so many basic terms, commands and things I don't understand... I figured it might make things go smoother if I just ask my stupid questions first and then proceed. Plus, I'm an engineer and am generally good with technology, and have wanted to pick up the skills needed to do software version changes/rooting etc for years now. I'll keep the other post typed up (took a while), but won't send it until I get some feedback here... so as to avoid undue spam and clutter.
So, with that all said, dumb question time. Please be kind, lol. Note - if there is an entry level video/picture-laden tutorial that will likely explain all of this, please point me that way and I'll get up to speed as much as i can on my own. There seem to be many tutorials out there but almost all of the One M8 ones seem to have lots of terminology in them I don't get ,yet:
1) What is an RUU?
2) What is the CID? (appears to just be a build # or software version associated with new updates)
3) What is the fastboot folder? What is "hboot"
4) Whats an ADSP?
5) Which SDK/Sync manager will I need on my PC? I have the basic HTC Sync manager (some links suggest its needed)
More questions as they occur to me, thanks all!
Well, hate to burst your bubble, but even after understanding all of these terms you can't downgrade to kit kat after taking the lollipop update. On Verizon htc ones, all system partitions/folders/files are write protected and cannot be modified with fastboot or RUU's in order to downgrade. As of right now, the only way to remove the write protection on lollipop is with an HTC Java card (this process / state is called s-off). Several people on xda have them and might help you out, particularly dottat.
Sorry for ignoring the main question here, I'm just offering what I know and I'll leave the explaining to someone a bit more knowledgeable with htc stuff to answer those questions. (I'm stuck in the same "lollipop lockdown" boat as you)
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Well, hate to burst your bubble, but even after understanding all of these terms you can't downgrade to kit kat after taking the lollipop update. On Verizon htc ones, all system partitions/folders/files are write protected and cannot be modified with fastboot or RUU's in order to downgrade. As of right now, the only way to remove the write protection on lollipop is with an HTC Java card (this process / state is called s-off). Several people on xda have them and might help you out, particularly dottat.
Sorry for ignoring the main question here, I'm just offering what I know and I'll leave the explaining to someone a bit more knowledgeable with htc stuff to answer those questions. (I'm stuck in the same "lollipop lockdown" boat as you)
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Appreciated, no worries!
I had noticed dottat was a prominent figure in many of the downgrade threads, so perhaps I'll try to reach out to him directly.
SadbutTrue999 said:
Appreciated, no worries!
I had noticed dottat was a prominent figure in many of the downgrade threads, so perhaps I'll try to reach out to him directly.
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For the time being, check the post here. Working solution
Apparently someone successfully rooted verizon htc one m8
Link to steps
You can downgrade back to 4.4.4 as long as you are S-off. It takes some patience to root and get sunshine to S-off. Just make sure you do not try to run an RUU (Rom Update Utility) of an earlier version if you are still S-ON. I would say that if you just want to wifi tether, S-off your phone, flash a recovery, then just flash a 5.1 Rom that has wifi tether working out of the box.
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You can downgrade back to 4.4.4 as long as you are S-off. It takes some patience to root and get sunshine to S-off. Just make sure you do not try to run an RUU (Rom Update Utility) of an earlier version if you are still S-ON. I would say that if you just want to wifi tether, S-off your phone, flash a recovery, then just flash a 5.1 Rom that has wifi tether working out of the box.
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So the order of operations is:
1) disable fastboot
2) root
3) unlock bootloader
4) go s-off
5) use RUU
?
As far as what i'm looking for... with Lollipop, tethering itself works, but they make you go through the verizon service (whereas past Android versions could be bypassed with some certificate trickery, which is what Foxfi did), and I don't want to pay $30/mo for something i was getting for free the last 3 years. I also want to root the phone for a few other applications.
I'm not sure what 5.1 Roms would support FoxFi on this phone out of the box (i've heard Samsung's Galaxy S6 continues to support foxfi with verizon and Lollipop, but i'm not sure i could use that rom), which is why 4.4.4 might be easier.
Questions:
1) Is the above order right?
2) Can you disable fastboot with Lollipop? I didn't see the option when i tried.. and i'm seeing some places online saying you can't. What then?
3) I downloaded ADB.. how to you get a command prompt up when connected to the one that lets you send commands to it? Seems basic but ADB has a milllion settings.
4) What else am i forgetting?
Just trying to figure out the first steps... its easy for a newbie to get buried in walkthroughs and new terms. Thanks again!
SadbutTrue999 said:
So the order of operations is:
1) disable fastboot
2) root
3) unlock bootloader
4) go s-off
5) use RUU
?
As far as what i'm looking for... with Lollipop, tethering itself works, but they make you go through the verizon service (whereas past Android versions could be bypassed with some certificate trickery, which is what Foxfi did), and I don't want to pay $30/mo for something i was getting for free the last 3 years. I also want to root the phone for a few other applications.
I'm not sure what 5.1 Roms would support FoxFi on this phone out of the box (i've heard Samsung's Galaxy S6 continues to support foxfi with verizon and Lollipop, but i'm not sure i could use that rom), which is why 4.4.4 might be easier.
Questions:
1) Is the above order right?
2) Can you disable fastboot with Lollipop? I didn't see the option when i tried.. and i'm seeing some places online saying you can't. What then?
3) I downloaded ADB.. how to you get a command prompt up when connected to the one that lets you send commands to it? Seems basic but ADB has a milllion settings.
4) What else am i forgetting?
Just trying to figure out the first steps... its easy for a newbie to get buried in walkthroughs and new terms. Thanks again!
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When it comes time to flash a ROM, I'd humbly suggest CleanROM. It's stock ROM with the Verizon bloatware removed, and it's already rooted for your convenience. Like you, my primary reason for installing a custom ROM was to be able to use my phone as a hotspot. (Verizon will have to pry my unlimited data plan from my cold, dead hands.) CleanROM's native tethering app works out of the box, so there's no need to even install a third-part app like FoxFi. Sadly, it appears that the developer is no longer supporting this ROM, but it's suiting my needs for the time being.
Anyway, I just purchased a used M8 running stock Lollipop last week and here's what I did:
1. Followed the directions here to achieve s-off. (There's nothing in these directions about disabling fastboot.)
2. RUU (because the phone was used and I have no idea what the previous owner did to this thing and I want to start fresh); I followed dodtat's instructions for Option 1, plopped the 0P6BIMG.zip file on my SD card, and let the phone do the rest.
3. Installed a custom recovery (the latest version of TWRP - installation instructions are on the linked page)
4. Installed CleanROM via TWRP
5. Enjoyed free tethering
Good luck!
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Like you, my primary reason for installing a custom ROM was to be able to use my phone as a hotspot. (Verizon will have to pry my unlimited data plan from my cold, dead hands.) CleanROM's native tethering app works out of the box, so there's no need to even install a third-part app like FoxFi. Sadly, it appears that the developer is no longer supporting this ROM, but it's suiting my needs for the time being.
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Glad I'm not alone! :hifive:
Anyway, I just purchased a used M8 running stock Lollipop last week and here's what I did:
1. Followed the directions here to achieve s-off. (There's nothing in these directions about disabling fastboot.)
2. RUU (because the phone was used and I have no idea what the previous owner did to this thing and I want to start fresh); I followed dodtat's instructions for Option 1, plopped the 0P6BIMG.zip file on my SD card, and let the phone do the rest.
3. Installed a custom recovery (the latest version of TWRP - installation instructions are on the linked page)
4. Installed CleanROM via TWRP
5. Enjoyed free tethering
Good luck!
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Thank you! That ought to get me started, I would think.
SadbutTrue999 said:
So the order of operations is:
1) disable fastboot
2) root
3) unlock bootloader
4) go s-off
5) use RUU
?
As far as what i'm looking for... with Lollipop, tethering itself works, but they make you go through the verizon service (whereas past Android versions could be bypassed with some certificate trickery, which is what Foxfi did), and I don't want to pay $30/mo for something i was getting for free the last 3 years. I also want to root the phone for a few other applications.
I'm not sure what 5.1 Roms would support FoxFi on this phone out of the box (i've heard Samsung's Galaxy S6 continues to support foxfi with verizon and Lollipop, but i'm not sure i could use that rom), which is why 4.4.4 might be easier.
Questions:
1) Is the above order right?
2) Can you disable fastboot with Lollipop? I didn't see the option when i tried.. and i'm seeing some places online saying you can't. What then?
3) I downloaded ADB.. how to you get a command prompt up when connected to the one that lets you send commands to it? Seems basic but ADB has a milllion settings.
4) What else am i forgetting?
Just trying to figure out the first steps... its easy for a newbie to get buried in walkthroughs and new terms. Thanks again!
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You can use tethering for free on lollipop with s-off.
Not sure about foxfi but with the stock Verizon app.
andybones said:
You can use tethering for free on lollipop with s-off.
Not sure about foxfi but with the stock Verizon app.
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dbrits said:
Anyway, I just purchased a used M8 running stock Lollipop last week and here's what I did:
1. Followed the directions here to achieve s-off. (There's nothing in these directions about disabling fastboot.)
2. RUU (because the phone was used and I have no idea what the previous owner did to this thing and I want to start fresh); I followed dodtat's instructions for Option 1, plopped the 0P6BIMG.zip file on my SD card, and let the phone do the rest.
3. Installed a custom recovery (the latest version of TWRP - installation instructions are on the linked page)
4. Installed CleanROM via TWRP
5. Enjoyed free tethering
Good luck!
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Just to be clear... the 3rd step (of 21) in that first link you show is "RUU". Does this mean I should do it twice (and if so.. with different versions?), or will one RUU do it?
Sounds like his method to achieving S-off is just a series of checking the right buttons within a factory reset phone. Is that right?
andybones said:
You can use tethering for free on lollipop with s-off.
Not sure about foxfi but with the stock Verizon app.
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Hmm, really? Interesting. Stock verizon app works fine, only used foxfi because in the past its met my needs.
Quick question... I've downloaded the java developer kit, ADB, and Android Studio. How do I verify they're working when i connect the phone? Is there a way to send a harmless ping/command/etc to the phone to check?
Few more questions regarding the s-off instructions:
1. Just did a factory reset. Also deleted everything on the SD card. Questions
a) Is a straight delete on the sd card ok or do i need to format? IF the latter, what do i format to?
b) How to I check the 'status' of the bootloader? Is that in one of the hard reset/fastboot menus? Or can i just let the thing start up and check it in the system menu somewhere?
2)
And if I do option 1, as you did... its the file here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934537709
that i rename 0P6BIMG.zip
right?
3) Both kingroot and TWRP seem like they can be downloaded to the phone after the fact. And both seem fairly straight forward. Do I need to do anything else for them to work?
4) Lastly... I believe i can do this all with the SIM card out? (seems like perhaps that is ideal, actually)
Just followed quite the droid root alice in wonderland rabbit hole...
Found some old S-off procedures but they appear to be defunct, which led me back to the 'sunshine' s-off approach you listed.
I followed the sunshine approach listed (the one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61920423&postcount=3652)
and get to:
File Manager App -> Install KingRoot (accept google checking apps)
Open KingRoot - Hit Root (read notes section at this point) and repeat until it says you have it in this app.
Back out of KingRoot, and uninstall the P~~~ whatever app and the KingUser app it installed by dragging from the app drawer into the uninstall icon.
File Manager App -> Install the SuperSU posted
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Kingroot is installed, but reports "root is not available" (ostensibly because security is still on). So I still don't know how to turn S-oFF. I'm also not sure what the "P~~~~~ whatever" app he refers to is.
Help appreciated Phone not bricked yet
Just to be clear... the 3rd step (of 21) in that first link you show is "RUU". Does this mean I should do it twice (and if so.. with different versions?), or will one RUU do it?
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I didn't RUU twice. I just did a factory reset before following the s-off instructions. You actually have to be s-off before using the specific RUU that I linked to.
Quick question... I've downloaded the java developer kit, ADB, and Android Studio. How do I verify they're working when i connect the phone? Is there a way to send a harmless ping/command/etc to the phone to check?
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I googled "android adb" and this was the third link. I'm sure there are some great tutorials here on xda too.
a) Is a straight delete on the sd card ok or do i need to format? IF the latter, what do i format to?
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SD card should be formatted FAT32.
And if I do option 1, as you did... its the file here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934537709 that i rename 0P6BIMG.zip right?
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No, that's the wrong file. Use that standalone zip if you want to RUU, but you have to be s-off before using the standalone zip that dodtat posted.
Kingroot is installed, but reports "root is not available" (ostensibly because security is still on). So I still don't know how to turn S-oFF. I'm also not sure what the "P~~~~~ whatever" app he refers to is.
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Keep trying to get root with Kingroot. It will eventually work, but it takes time and patience. And Purity is the name of the app that Kingroot will install after it gains root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61920423&postcount=3652 - this is the s-off instruction right?
Kingroot is part of those instructions... do I need to root before using sunshine? And is sunshine what finally achieves the s-off?
Will kingroot work prior to achieving s-off? (seems like it would have to given the instructions in the link above.. given enough tries). My first attempt using kingroot said root wasn't available, but the link above suggests I may need to just keep trying / uninstall+reinstall / etc to get it to work.
Thanks again!
Ok... some progress!
After 4 tries, Kingroot finally did its thing and reports I'm rooted.
In the link to achieve S-off, the app Sunshine is mentioned. Just bought a sunshine license for $25... why not.
Or not.
Despite Kingroot saying its rooted and Sunshine initially saying it had gained root and that my phone had passed all the pre-tests, now that i've spent the $25 its saying its "Unable to gain root access to your device. You may need to gain "TEmpRoot" or "PermRoot" through some other means. For HTC devices, unlocking with HTCDev.comand rooting with a custom recovery may work."
Grr. Any ideas?
I have an HTCDev account but when I get to step 5 in the unlocking bootloader process, I haven't been able to get my command propt commands to work. See images below...
By re-rooting with Kingroot Sunshine did its thing... after it finished the app disappeared. When I do a Volume down+power, it does show my software status as "modified", so I guess I'm making progress.
So is now when I put the said 0P6BIMG.zip on the sd card and let the phone find it? And as specific as we can be as to which file this needs to be is appreciated... thanks
lol so I re-rooted (again) and re-downloaded sunishine (because, like i said, after it did its thing it deleted itself), and its confirmed I'm S-Off.
I'm downloading dottat's "DOTTAT_VZWM8_S_OFF_5.0.1_RUU.zip", which is about 1.6GB. This is what I put on the SDcard, rename 0P6BIMG.zip, and 'flash' that right?
Appreciate you bearing with me (though it seems like i'm in a closet talking to myself a bit, which is ok)
Make sure the BIMG.zip is in the root of your sd card (in no folder) then load hboot and it'll detect the .zip and flash from there. Yes.
Okay, so I may be beating a dead horse, but I have literally sat for hours trying to achieve root. I have tried the one click method, script method, and others; all of which have failed. I apologize in advance if I have over looked a recent and updated thread regarding the AT&T G3 root methods.
I am running:
Android 5.0.1
D85021r
Kernel Version 3.4.0
I just want root access so I can get rid of all this garbage software they force on the AT&T G3 users. Thanks in advance.
Hey there man. I searched high and low as well for a root method when I got my G3 a couple weeks ago. It was already on Lollipop, so Stump was a non-starter for me. There's 2 ways you can get root for your phone:
1) Follow the guide to downgrade it back to KitKat using the .tot file and LG Flash tool ( You will loose ALL data stored on the phone FYI). Then install Stump to root, and then install Flashify from the Play Store so you can installed a Bump'd version of TWRP for your custom recovery if you ever want to install something else other than the stock ROM.
OR......
2) Install KingRoot on your computer. Enable USB Debugging on your phone first though, and connect it. Open KingRoot and let it do its thing. It's in all Chinese (or Japanese), but just click the button. Give it a few minutes and you should be set. Keep in Mind that KingRoot is NOT SuperSU. However, they both provide root access.
-Dave
DKOMofo said:
Okay, so I may be beating a dead horse, but I have literally sat for hours trying to achieve root. I have tried the one click method, script method, and others; all of which have failed. I apologize in advance if I have over looked a recent and updated thread regarding the AT&T G3 root methods.
I am running:
Android 5.0.1
D85021r
Kernel Version 3.4.0
I just want root access so I can get rid of all this garbage software they force on the AT&T G3 users. Thanks in advance.
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TowelRoot worked perfectly fine for me on Lollipop. I rooted it that way, then installed AutoRec for Lollipop and installed TWRP custom recovery, right from the phone, within Android, no PC or rebooted into a special mode required. Took me all of about 5 minutes or less!!!
This is the method known to work http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197
With the software level on your phone you need to go into McAfee and disable the Lock Down "feature" that prevents enabling USB debugging.
Just wanted to point out that if you install TWRP you will not be able to boot your phone due to a security error, for it to work you need a different kernel.
shawkes said:
This is the method known to work http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197
With the software level on your phone you need to go into McAfee and disable the Lock Down "feature" that prevents enabling USB debugging.
Just wanted to point out that if you install TWRP you will not be able to boot your phone due to a security error, for it to work you need a different kernel.
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I haven't been able to get it past pushing the files. Through the auto script it gets stuck on 15% pushing files.
GOT IT!!!
Okay, so it seems there may have been some interference between an app and the data push. I ended up putting the phone into safe mode, run the root.bat, and presto! I HAVE ROOT! THANK THE ANDROID GODS (and shawkes)! Now to remove all of this damn bloatware!
Congrats man. I couldn't get those scripts to work. I blame my Windows 10 machine and it's USB 3.0 ports.
SuperDave1685 said:
Congrats man. I couldn't get those scripts to work. I blame my Windows 10 machine and it's USB 3.0 ports.
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Windows 10 is a bastard within itself. Good luck to you!
The info for downgrading to kit kat does not work. It tells you to do something with com setting or something in devices or something but there is no such thing.