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[Q] Updated to 4.0.4 and lost root, how can I root again?

Assuming the phone is already unlocked?
Could not find a way... please help!

Assuming your boot loader was already unlocked, you can use abd to install a custom recovery and flash the latest superuser zip file. The SU zip is on here but I'm on my phone at the moment so you'll have to do a little searching.

That happens. Simply root your phone again using superuser.
Here is the page:
http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-root/how-to-root-nexus-s-or-nexus-s-4g-on-ics-or-gingerbread/
Follow the part after the how to unlock bootloader.

Thank you, but...
I did that, put again the super user app after flashing the recovery, but it doesn't seem to work.
The super user app is still there, but it doesn't give su permissions...
(for instance, in ROM MANAGER it can't get permissions and also in a terminal doing "su")

Okay are you sure your phone is rooted?
If your answer is yes, click the superuser app. Once in there, there should be a ROM Manager logo in apps. Click that and check your status. The status should be allowed. If not on the bottom left click the button with an android face and a grey line in the middle. That will allow the app. Visa versa if you want to deny. Now just to confirm, go back to your main superuser page. Swipe left to go into log and your recent entry should be allowed for rom manager.
Now heres a tip. Back up your current rom and everything you want. Play around with the settings and apps so you know in the future what "this, that" is. If you stuff up, it doesnt matter. You have a backup. Just restore that in recovery.

dosnt work :/
the allow option doesnt work. perhaps there should be a different su file for
this version...

You may try to uninstall super user and reinstall it again. I had similar issue. And it was fixed by doing so. But I am not sure if it works for you. Good luck, mate.
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danagu said:
the allow option doesnt work. perhaps there should be a different su file for
this version...
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Google search superuser 3.0.7 and flash it while in recovery. You shouldn't have a problem unless your root process went wrong somewhere.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using Tapatalk

Thanks!
I installed a new version and it worked

[Q] Need help "unrooting" or flashing a stock Rom. Verizon LG G2 vs980

I am kinda in a pickle here. I was rooting my phone using this Chinese .exe application and it had a big check Mark on the screen so I unplugged my phone. Mistake. It turns out that it kinda rooted my phone. No root apps work because the super su app that it downloaded with root was not working. I opened it up and it said I had to update my su binaries or something so I hit continue and it had an error that it couldn't download. I then tried installing titanium backup to try and uninstall it but sense I need super su to give it root, I can't uninstall it because of the super su problem. I tried installing superuser and it didn't work. Now I'm stuck because I can't fully root my phone with other ways which I have no idea why and i can't uninstall the bad super su app because I need it to work for me to be able to do it. I tried flashing my rom again but this stupid error saying I had to have internet to update software kept me from doing that and I DID have full internet access. I am stuck. Why can't their be just some extreme data reset that REALLY resets your phone. My phone still works fine but I have cod and having this problem is killing me, I almost can't even use my phone. PLEASE HELP I REALLY NEED IT!!!!

CaptainKirk2266 said:
I am kinda in a pickle here. I was rooting my phone using this Chinese .exe application and it had a big check Mark on the screen so I unplugged my phone. Mistake. It turns out that it kinda rooted my phone. No root apps work because the super su app that it downloaded with root was not working. I opened it up and it said I had to update my su binaries or something so I hit continue and it had an error that it couldn't download. I then tried installing titanium backup to try and uninstall it but sense I need super su to give it root, I can't uninstall it because of the super su problem. I tried installing superuser and it didn't work. Now I'm stuck because I can't fully root my phone with other ways which I have no idea why and i can't uninstall the bad super su app because I need it to work for me to be able to do it. I tried flashing my rom again but this stupid error saying I had to have internet to update software kept me from doing that and I DID have full internet access. I am stuck. Why can't their be just some extreme data reset that REALLY resets your phone. My phone still works fine but I have cod and having this problem is killing me, I almost can't even use my phone. PLEASE HELP I REALLY NEED IT!!!!
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Please Guys I realloy need help!!!!

CaptainKirk2266 said:
I am kinda in a pickle here. I was rooting my phone using this Chinese .exe application and it had a big check Mark on the screen so I unplugged my phone. Mistake. It turns out that it kinda rooted my phone. No root apps work because the super su app that it downloaded with root was not working. I opened it up and it said I had to update my su binaries or something so I hit continue and it had an error that it couldn't download. I then tried installing titanium backup to try and uninstall it but sense I need super su to give it root, I can't uninstall it because of the super su problem. I tried installing superuser and it didn't work. Now I'm stuck because I can't fully root my phone with other ways which I have no idea why and i can't uninstall the bad super su app because I need it to work for me to be able to do it. I tried flashing my rom again but this stupid error saying I had to have internet to update software kept me from doing that and I DID have full internet access. I am stuck. Why can't their be just some extreme data reset that REALLY resets your phone. My phone still works fine but I have cod and having this problem is killing me, I almost can't even use my phone. PLEASE HELP I REALLY NEED IT!!!!
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Go to chainfire's website and get the flashable supersu. Then flash it. You should have root. To unroot there's an option for that in the app

Nick_73 said:
Go to chainfire's website and get the flashable supersu. Then flash it. You should have root. To unroot there's an option for that in the app
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The problem is I can't flash things on my phone either. Some error always pop up saying "to do a software update, you must have an internet connection" and I did have one

CaptainKirk2266 said:
The problem is I can't flash things on my phone either. Some error always pop up saying "to do a software update, you must have an internet connection" and I did have one
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Do u have a custom recovery?

Nick_73 said:
Do u have a custom recovery?
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Stock rom, what is a recovery

CaptainKirk2266 said:
Stock rom, what is a recovery
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The menu that allows u to flash things. I'd say u have stock recovery if u don't know what it is.
What phone do u have??

Nick_73 said:
The menu that allows u to flash things. I'd say u have stock recovery if u don't know what it is.
What phone do u have??
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I have a lg g2 vs980 with android 4.4.2 and verizon

CaptainKirk2266 said:
I have a lg g2 vs980 with android 4.4.2 and verizon
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Did you follow these instructions? http://androidcentral.us/2013/09/root-lg-g2/

Nick_73 said:
Did you follow these instructions? http://androidcentral.us/2013/09/root-lg-g2/
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I did not use that exact website but it used the ioroot file. I opened it up and it gave me instructions on cmd. And I followed them and it said that device found: vzw! Then it said something about this exploit does not work with your phone's ota.

Nick_73 said:
Did you follow these instructions? http://androidcentral.us/2013/09/root-lg-g2/
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Are you you still there?

CaptainKirk2266 said:
Are you you still there?
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Hmmmm.... I don't have this phone but I'll see what I can do. Go to Play Store and get SuperSU. Try to update binaries with that

Nick_73 said:
Hmmmm.... I don't have this phone but I'll see what I can do. Go to Play Store and get SuperSU. Try to update binaries with that
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The root software I used installed supersu as a system app so I can't uninstall it.

CaptainKirk2266 said:
The root software I used installed supersu as a system app so I can't uninstall it.
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Make sure that the app is also updated with Play. You can check out the app Root Checker in Play store also. That'll tell you if you have root or not

Nick_73 said:
Make sure that the app is also updated with Play. You can check out the app Root Checker in Play store also. That'll tell you if you have root or not
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Supersu is updated to the latest version and the root checker app says I do not have root but that is because supersu does not work properly. I went into download mode and it said I have root. My apps just can't use it because supersu is messed up

CaptainKirk2266 said:
Supersu is updated to the latest version and the root checker app says I do not have root but that is because supersu does not work properly. I went into download mode and it said I have root. My apps just can't use it because supersu is messed up
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If you cannot update binaries, that usually means SuperSU cannot access root.
With a root browser (you shouldn't need root to do this though) look in /system/etc/init.d. Look for 99SuperSUDaemon. Also in /system/xbin look for daemonsu and su. Tell me if any of those are missing.

Nick_73 said:
If you cannot update binaries, that usually means SuperSU cannot access root.
With a root browser (you shouldn't need root to do this though) look in /system/etc/init.d. Look for 99SuperSUDaemon. Also in /system/xbin look for daemonsu and su. Tell me if any of those are missing.
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Daemonsu, not 99superdaemon, is there. Su is also there. But init.d. is not there

CaptainKirk2266 said:
Daemonsu, not 99superdaemon, is there. Su is also there. But init.d. is not there
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Ur kernel may not support init.d scripts. Hmmmm I'll look into that brb
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Go into settings and near the bottom try tapping "reinstall"

Nick_73 said:
Ur kernel may not support init.d scripts. Hmmmm I'll look into that brb
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Go into settings and near the bottom try tapping "reinstall"
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Have you found anything?

CaptainKirk2266 said:
Have you found anything?
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Go to settings in SuperSU and tap REINSTALL

[Q] Weaksauce2 Failing to Root

I'm brand new to android so excuse my lack of knowledge but I recently attempted to install Weaksauce2 and Supersu. I tried checking if it was installed properly with Root Checker but it says it was not. I don't understand because when I open Weaksauce2 and click "I Agree", I get a notification that says "Root Activated".
I'm sorry if this is a very simple issue but I don't want to destroy my new phone and couldn't find anything about this on the forums. Thank you in advance.

m.sa said:
I'm brand new to android so excuse my lack of knowledge but I recently attempted to install Weaksauce2 and Supersu. I tried checking if it was installed properly with Root Checker but it says it was not. I don't understand because when I open Weaksauce2 and click "I Agree", I get a notification that says "Root Activated".
I'm sorry if this is a very simple issue but I don't want to destroy my new phone and couldn't find anything about this on the forums. Thank you in advance.
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Are you still on 4.4.4 or did you accept the update?

jcsugrue said:
Are you still on 4.4.4 or did you accept the update?
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Still on 4.4.4. I installed Weaksauce2 after transferring it from my computer and then installed Superdu afterwards. I thought the root was successful but then I got Root Checker and it said it was not installed properly.
Is it safe to uninstall Weaksauce and try installing it again?

m.sa said:
Still on 4.4.4. I installed Weaksauce2 after transferring it from my computer and then installed Superdu afterwards. I thought the root was successful but then I got Root Checker and it said it was not installed properly.
Is it safe to uninstall Weaksauce and try installing it again?
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Yes. You're not going to hurt anything by reinstalling. It took me a couple tries. Just make sure that you don't attempt to update the su bin when you install supersu. The update will fail, but the installed version will work.

m.sa said:
Still on 4.4.4. I installed Weaksauce2 after transferring it from my computer and then installed Superdu afterwards. I thought the root was successful but then I got Root Checker and it said it was not installed properly.
Is it safe to uninstall Weaksauce and try installing it again?
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You should check if sunshine will work on your device by running it. If you are able to use it.. your root will be permanent.

jcsugrue said:
Yes. You're not going to hurt anything by reinstalling. It took me a couple tries. Just make sure that you don't attempt to update the su bin when you install supersu. The update will fail, but the installed version will work.
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I tried it a couple of more times and it worked, so I thank you for the information. I wasn't sure if there was some steps I needed to take before uninstalling it.
As for Sunshine, I'd like to ease into rooting and feel around a bit before I pull the trigger on purchasing it. I'm sure I'll find some ROMs I'd like to install, so I'll probably grab it soon.
You can't install ROMs without it right? I don't think you can get a recovery tool without being in S-off, although I'm not sure.
Also, as a follow up question, if I install a third party app, will anything bad happen if the device shuts off? I know Weaksauce is temporary so I'm not sure what would happen if the device shuts off while an app that requires root is installed.
Again, thank you for all the help.

Hmm, it seems the issue actually hasn't been solved. When I used Root Check, it said it was successfully rooted, but Root Checker said it was not. When I tried to run Titanium Backup, an error message appeared saying it could not acquire root privileges. Busybox also says it could not get permission from SuperSU, even though SuperSU asked me to grant permission for it and I said yes.
I'm really not sure what's going on.

m.sa said:
Hmm, it seems the issue actually hasn't been solved. When I used Root Check, it said it was successfully rooted, but Root Checker said it was not. When I tried to run Titanium Backup, an error message appeared saying it could not acquire root privileges. Busybox also says it could not get permission from SuperSU, even though SuperSU asked me to grant permission for it and I said yes.
I'm really not sure what's going on.
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You cannot install busybox because unless you are s-off your system partition is write protected.

dottat said:
You cannot install busybox because unless you are s-off your system partition is write protected.
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Okay. I can still use Titanium Backup though right? Regardless, I can't achieve root access so I can't use it anyway. I was looking for a guide on how to use WeakSauce but it really does seem as simple as installing it, running it, and then installing SuperSU. Again, this is my first day on Android so if there's something obvious that I could be missing, feel free to let me know. Sorry for all the trouble.

dottat said:
You cannot install busybox because unless you are s-off your system partition is write protected.
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I'm VZW M8 4.4.4, Sunshine fails but I am TempRooted with WS2. Pounding away since getting the phone I had ChainfireSU installed but it could not update binaries. I also installed BusyBox. I uninstalled both thinking they were screwing up SS. It appears I still have the SS SU Helper APK installed. RootChecker shows me rooted with SU in /system/xbin/su and BusyBox installed in /system/xbin/busybox. Either WS2 or SS 2.8.4 re-roots me at each boot. I think WS is included in SS and will give TempRoot too. I do have redo any changes I've made such as renaming the HTC update files as they get replaced by HTC. Things like TiBU and ES File Explorer root requiring options work. Things like Xposed don't.
Don't know how I got here as I tried all sorts of combos until it sunk in that SS 2.8.4 just was not going to work on my phone.

Help! I want to root my new Xperia Z5 Dual running Lollipop 32.0.A.6.152

I bought new xperia z5 dual and for some unknown reasons I am unable to find a single working thread for rootin Xperia Z5 Dual running the build 32.0.A.6.152. Please I had been an xperia user for 2 years now and I know a lot of stuff about rooting sony phones but this one is getting on my nerves now as I have many important apps that require rooting but I am unable to find any solution. Kindly help me out.
Thanks in advance

http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/guide-rooting-unlocking-bootloader-t3354307
this worked for me and i have a E6653 instead of the usual E6603

Envious_Data said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/guide-rooting-unlocking-bootloader-t3354307
this worked for me and i have a E6653 instead of the usual E6603
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I am following this thread before you even suggested me, but its very confusing. I have made my TA Partition Backup. Now there are few steps which are totally out of sync by the writer of this thread himself. For example.
7.Unlock your bootloader now.request keys from here.follow the guide
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlo...r-boot-loader/
He did not even mention how to unlock the bootloader, but nontheless I found out the steps to unlock my bootloader. But there is one problem with me. When I run that fastbood unlocker command, my pc gives error. I am pasting a screenshot of that error. Kindly follow it up and suggest me the fix for it.

noob_coder said:
I am following this thread before you even suggested me, but its very confusing. I have made my TA Partition Backup. Now there are few steps which are totally out of sync by the writer of this thread himself. For example.
7.Unlock your bootloader now.request keys from here.follow the guide
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlo...r-boot-loader/
He did not even mention how to unlock the bootloader, but nontheless I found out the steps to unlock my bootloader. But there is one problem with me. When I run that fastbood unlocker command, my pc gives error. I am pasting a screenshot of that error. Kindly follow it up and suggest me the fix for it.
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you have to go into your developer settings of the device and click "enable oem unlock" (an odd decision to have this if you ask me)
i tried this and had to enable that open aswell for me to unlock my bootloader

Envious_Data said:
you have to go into your developer settings of the device and click "enable oem unlock" (an odd decision to have this if you ask me)
i tried this and had to enable that open aswell for me to unlock my bootloader
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Thanks buddy. It worked like charm :good: . But you know with greater possibilities comes greater mysteries. Now since I am rooted with my phone, there are strange things happening. For example Greenify is now acting like that it doesnt have full root access even though I have allowed it through SU and it will show Greenify - No Auto Hibernation, then it mentions Pending Manual Hibernation, when I click on manual hibernation it starts to Force Stop the apps using the Apps Module of the Android OS, a thing which never happened with me on any of my rooted android phones. :silly::crying:
Second problem is that the guide which made me root the one which you also suggested me, installed TWRP recovery on my device. :crying:For some funny reasons I never liked TWRP Recoveries and wouldn't stand a chance to use it. I tried to flash XZDual Recovery, but to of no avail. Is there any workaround to remove TWRP or Flash XZDual Recovery on top of TWRP and make XZ Dual Recovery as Default Recovery.?:silly::silly:

noob_coder said:
Thanks buddy. It worked like charm :good: . But you know with greater possibilities comes greater mysteries. Now since I am rooted with my phone, there are strange things happening. For example Greenify is now acting like that it doesnt have full root access even though I have allowed it through SU and it will show Greenify - No Auto Hibernation, then it mentions Pending Manual Hibernation, when I click on manual hibernation it starts to Force Stop the apps using the Apps Module of the Android OS, a thing which never happened with me on any of my rooted android phones. :silly::crying:
Second problem is that the guide which made me root the one which you also suggested me, installed TWRP recovery on my device. :crying:For some funny reasons I never liked TWRP Recoveries and wouldn't stand a chance to use it. I tried to flash XZDual Recovery, but to of no avail. Is there any workaround to remove TWRP or Flash XZDual Recovery on top of TWRP and make XZ Dual Recovery as Default Recovery.?:silly::silly:
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Not that I know of and given the support and useful things in twrp i'd suggest you use it although you may not like it
Reinstalling apps usually works for me half the time if they are acting odd.
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Envious_Data said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z5/general/guide-rooting-unlocking-bootloader-t3354307
this worked for me and i have a E6653 instead of the usual E6603
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Envious_Data said:
Not that I know of and given the support and useful things in twrp i'd suggest you use it although you may not like it
Reinstalling apps usually works for me half the time if they are acting odd.
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Buddy I think through this tutorial either root access is not properly allowed or maybe this whole tutorial had some kind of step which made partial rooting. Strange things are happeing with some applications. For example SD MAID PRO and ROOT UNINSTALLER PRO are working with root access without any problems. But GREENIFY and now CLEAN MASTER's AUTO START UP feature (requires root access) is not working even it says CLEAN MASTER has been given root access on my device. But then it fails to toggle enable/disable STARTUP ADDS which are around 34+. Second this Greenify is not even AUTO HIBERNATING the apps which are user apps. If I run it on NON ROOT MODE it says MANUAL HIBERNATION PENDING. If I run it on ROOT MODE it says on the top "No Auto-Hibernation" and down again written "Pending Manual Hibernation".
I have tried multiple SU packages like 2.71 Beta 2.65 but same ****s going on again and again. Can you figure it out :good::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

noob_coder said:
Buddy I think through this tutorial either root access is not properly allowed or maybe this whole tutorial had some kind of step which made partial rooting. Strange things are happeing with some applications. For example SD MAID PRO and ROOT UNINSTALLER PRO are working with root access without any problems. But GREENIFY and now CLEAN MASTER's AUTO START UP feature (requires root access) is not working even it says CLEAN MASTER has been given root access on my device. But then it fails to toggle enable/disable STARTUP ADDS which are around 34+. Second this Greenify is not even AUTO HIBERNATING the apps which are user apps. If I run it on NON ROOT MODE it says MANUAL HIBERNATION PENDING. If I run it on ROOT MODE it says on the top "No Auto-Hibernation" and down again written "Pending Manual Hibernation".
I have tried multiple SU packages like 2.71 Beta 2.65 but same ****s going on again and again. Can you figure it out :good::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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Open the SuperSU app and check if greenify and other apps have been denied root access.

Envious_Data said:
Open the SuperSU app and check if greenify and other apps have been denied root access.
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No way MAN. They are all allowed. I know how to check SU for Denied & Allowed Apps in its list. This is really pissing me off. Any other ideas?

noob_coder said:
No way MAN. They are all allowed. I know how to check SU for Denied & Allowed Apps in its list. This is really pissing me off. Any other ideas?
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not sure, it doesnt make Any sense that some apps work and some dont because i followed the same tutorial and ive not had any root related issues so im out of ideas really
but first make sure that if you flash a stock kernel then use the rootkernel tool to drm patch and well obviously allow root.

Envious_Data said:
Open the SuperSU app and check if greenify and other apps have been denied root access.
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Envious_Data said:
not sure, it doesnt make Any sense that some apps work and some dont because i followed the same tutorial and ive not had any root related issues so im out of ideas really
but first make sure that if you flash a stock kernel then use the rootkernel tool to drm patch and well obviously allow root.
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Greenify latest version is 2.8.1 . I removed it and installed an older version 2.7.1 and it is now working automatically hibernating the unncessary apps. Now remains only CLEAN MASTER. Its working with root only I cant use toggle enabling/disabling startup adds.:silly::silly::cyclops:

Envious_Data said:
Not that I know of and given the support and useful things in twrp i'd suggest you use it although you may not like it
Reinstalling apps usually works for me half the time if they are acting odd.
Sent from my E6653 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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If you are following the thread. In the android folder of the downloaded folder there are folders of twrp recovery. Replace them with your desired recovery and then make rooted kernel with rootkernel oldkernel.img newkernel.img
And then flash it
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Does rooting void the warranty of the device? And if yes, can we get the warranty back somehow?

Yes it will surely void the warranty
You can get back only if you unroot, re flash original Rom and update via OTA
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Alcatel Onetouch Flint Root

Hey, guys. I found a way to root Alcatel Onetouch Flint by Cricket Wireless. First, you have to enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources. Then, download the kingroot app from kingroot.net After rooting is complete, reboot your phone. When it boots back up, download SuperSU from google play. It will ask to update binary click normal. It will ask you to remove other superuser apps (kingroot and purify) click ok andit will do it for you. If it says binary update failed just click reboot and superSU works fine ater reboot.
If you want to install Xposed, check out my other thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/xposed-alcatel-onetouch-flint-t3440789/page1

You find any twrp yet?

jcole6197 said:
You find any twrp yet?
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No custom recovery yet cuz we can't unlock the bootloader yet

So I found an option to "allow OEM bootloader unlock" in developer options but still no way to actually unlock it yet

I know I'm late to the party, but wanted to say good work and I got one myself after they lowered the price at Target to $50. Purchased an unlock code for $6 and will be using the root method you lined out after I get and use my sim unlock code. Thanks again!!!

Can someone plz try this method to flash twrp and see if it works
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/alcatel-onetouch-flint-twrp-t3508770

Casey Campanile said:
Can someone plz try this method to flash twrp and see if it works
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/alcatel-onetouch-flint-twrp-t3508770
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It worked for me! Guys just follow his guide and u should be good. Thanks @jsowen321

Getting SuperSu to replace Kingroot was super annoying and frustrating.
SuperSu Me just hangs cause KingUser doesn't like to be replaced and it makes sure you know that by installing itself as a system app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/replace-kingroot-supersu-t3339950
That did for me effortlessly and SuperSu updated the binary after soooo many failed attempts.
"sh switch_armv7.sh"
You'll understand after you read the last step.
SuperSu Me should be ran after switching to remove KingRoot files from phone.
Root, Xposed and TWRP is easily achieved as long as you know how to follow directions.
Thank you @Casey Campanile & @jsowen321
Sent from my Alcatel_5054O using Tapatalk

lost root
I rooted my device using KingRoot , but I never could get SuperSU to install binary codes. I had read how to replace it so I download the zip file and the only thing it didwas send me error that KingRoot has stopped working. No root access. Question is do can I just start over using the instructions u gave. As u can probable tell this is my first time rooting a phone..

mandiland918 said:
I rooted my device using KingRoot , but I never could get SuperSU to install binary codes. I had read how to replace it so I download the zip file and the only thing it didwas send me error that KingRoot has stopped working. No root access. Question is do can I just start over using the instructions u gave. As u can probable tell this is my first time rooting a phone..
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Yea just restart ur phone. If KingRoot is still installed, remove it, and then reinstall KingRoot again. If it's already removed just reinstall it. After rooting with KingRoot, download SuperSU from Google play and update binary using the "normal" method. Then it will ask to remove other superuser apps click OK or yes so it will remove KingRoot for u

Thank you for taking the time to deal with my issues. I did as u instructed, uninstalled and reinstalled then installed SuperSU. Unfortunately it says install failed,. Now what I'm afraid of messing things up thank u

mandiland918 said:
Thank you for taking the time to deal with my issues. I did as u instructed, uninstalled and reinstalled then installed SuperSU. Unfortunately it says install failed,. Now what I'm afraid of messing things up thank u
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Stuck on initial startup software update
Hi!, its me again Miss learning as I go, so I lost !y phone and I used PC to log into Android device manager and erased my phone, (Alcatel flint) oh and it was rooted. I got my phone back and when do the whole initial google startup I get to software update and its still doing that. The crazy thing is that I still get text and calls and once I received the first ones that left the messaging app and call open and hit recent app key and I can send text or I can hit the notifaction on the lock screen.home key doesn't work and back sends me to the update agn.......I was able to go thru pull down motivation bar and get to settings. Added my google acct that way but I still get google play services not supported on this device contact manufacturing..... HELP
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Hi!, its me again Miss learning as I go, so I lost !y phone and I used PC to log into Android device manager and erased my phone, (Alcatel flint) oh and it was rooted. I got my phone back and when do the whole initial google startup I get to software update and its still doing that. The crazy thing is that I still get text and calls and once I received the first ones that left the messaging app and call open and hit recent app key and I can send text or I can hit the notifaction on the lock screen.home key doesn't work and back sends me to the update agn.......I was able to go thru pull down motivation bar and get to settings. Added my google acct that way but I still get google play services not supported on this device contact manufacturing..... HELP

Easier way to root Alcatel Flint (Cricket)
Casey Campanile said:
Hey, guys. I found a way to root Alcatel Onetouch Flint by Cricket Wireless. First, you have to enable USB Debugging and Unknown Sources. Then, download the kingroot app from kingroot.net After rooting is complete, reboot your phone. When it boots back up, download SuperSU from google play. It will ask to update binary click normal. It will ask you to remove other superuser apps (kingroot and purify) click ok andit will do it for you. If it says binary update failed just click reboot and superSU works fine ater reboot.
If you want to install Xposed, check out my other thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/xposed-alcatel-onetouch-flint-t3440789/page1
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Seems like this thread is alive, and the phone is still available in retail stores in the US.
You can root this phone without having to go through the kingroot app. See this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/alcatel-users-t3488125
Hope this helps anyone who recently purchased this phone!

So what can I do with this now that I've rooted it? Is there some new rom I can install to run the latest Android? This is my first Alcatel...I've been a Samsung Galaxy S person for a bit. Looking for some fun with the Alcaltel.

Is there a way to bypass cricket hotspot lock. My phone is rooted and I installed Xposed but I can't find a way to bypass wifi tethering lock.

Follow this Guide!!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/supersu-alcatel-5040n-5040w-one-touch-t3390075
It is for 5040N/5040W but Works on our 5054O!! You will have SuperSU!!

hothaifa said:
Is there a way to bypass cricket hotspot lock. My phone is rooted and I installed Xposed but I can't find a way to bypass wifi tethering lock.
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I did this to both of my flints. Rooted by kingo. Installed build.prop. Changed fm transmit from false to true. Net used ex file explorer. Show hidden files. Delete power roll back app. I’m on $100 for 5 lines plan. I use over 300 GB per line. Hope that helps.

bentranger said:
I did this to both of my flints. Rooted by kingo. Installed build.prop. Changed fm transmit from false to true. Net used ex file explorer. Show hidden files. Delete power roll back app. I’m on $100 for 5 lines plan. I use over 300 GB per line. Hope that helps.
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I've been running a hotspot on my flint for over a year…
1. root (i used kingo)
2. install "DisableService"
3. disable system service "com.tctApp.serviceEntitlement
4. reboot and setup hotspot
5. I uninstalled kingo and rebooted and the "disable" stuck and still works.