Well to start this off, many thanks to those of you have helped the community in any way, and those of you who have made exploits, mods, and other useful utilities for the use and greater good of technology. If this isn't in the right place, or has already been listed elsewhere, let me make my apologies now. And please by all means relocate it to another place if it is necessary.
To be honest I have searched the web using google and XDA and all other sources confirmed to be good in my future travels of modding and rooting devices. And I was unable to find any information on being able to root this device since the new update. So for those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, here is a little brief history (and why updates are made typically.)
~There was a new update that made this 4.1.2 Jellybean SGS3 variant phone into a newer number from ".....MH1" to ".....NH2" respectively.
~Patches, updates, and other similar software add-ons are used for patching exploits, security flaws, and other potentially harmful things as well as bugs.
~This system update obviously was made to patch this phone and keep it from being rooted.
So, a client came to me and asked me to root his device and I googled for hours as he waited patiently and calm as I had ever seen any client of mine. I told him that this was odd and he agreed as he tried googling and tried using Cydia Impactor and was unsuccessful himself. At this point I was unsure of what to do. So naturally I decided we should downgrade his device to an earlier version. We checked and there was only one earlier version for this device at sam mobile. I take no credit for doing this. Just something I found out. Unless of course it isn't already known in which case, I will gladly accept all credit.
******And as usual with posts as such, I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT ANYONE DOES TO ANY DEVICE AFTER READING THIS. This is just a walkthrough of what I did to fix the issue. And as usual TAKE VERY SPECIAL CARE TO MATCH UP MODEL NUMBERS BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING !!!******
Before this update I kept getting an error regarding the exploits not functioning as I can reboot the phone using Cydia Impactor but not root it successfully.
Steps to fixing the not being able to root on Impactor:
I followed the steps at this guide -----> http://androidbiits.com/samsung-gal...ndroid-4-1-2-jelly-bean-uduamh1-s968cuduamh1/ to downgrade the system to ".....MH1" so that the root would work using the exploits used by Cydia Impactor.
Then after the update finished and the phone returned to the home screen, you should be able to close odin and use Cydia Impactor to root it afterwards.
Then install SuperSU from the android market and let it update to be rooted.
Hope that helped someone out there, and usually there are so many answers out there for problems I don't need to help. But I felt the need to do so. By all means please if I did help you, be kind enough to smack that thanks button upside the border on your way to success! Good day.
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So i've searched this entire forum for topics dealing with the samsung appeal. Not only does this site have not much if anything no other sites have much either. I've got an appeal and im looking to root it as well as other tips and tricks. It's similar to the captivate with the qwerty key board but i've yet to find anything on how to root this phone. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
I have the same problem. I bought the appeal when switching to AT&T, but did not want a contract.
It does not seem to be a popular phone for developers. I am hoping there is a older root guide that will work with the Appeal (I827). If not I am willing to try and root the phone manually. I have not worked with Android coding much and could use a guide.
Thanks for any help!
rjpowe said:
I have the same problem. I bought the appeal when switching to AT&T, but did not want a contract.
It does not seem to be a popular phone for developers. I am hoping there is a older root guide that will work with the Appeal (I827). If not I am willing to try and root the phone manually. I have not worked with Android coding much and could use a guide.
Thanks for any help!
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I have the same phone. Samsung Galaxy Appeal SGH-i827
Android 2.3.6
AT&T
It would be a much more decent phone if it was rooted.
Samsung Galaxy Appeal Root
First off, I take NO credit for this guide. I do not know much about rooting phones or exploits.
However, I have spent a considerable amount of time searching for a way to root this phone.
I have not tried this yet, but a few friends who have rooted various phones say it should work. It was last updated early September, 2012.
The only download (aside from drivers) is hboot.
I registered specifically to include this, so I cannot link it yet (just remove the newlines).
redigua.
com/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-
appeal.html
So I just tried this, and it turns out the z4root exploit doesn't work.
I'm using Android 2.3.6 with kernel 2.6.38.6 on a Samsung model SGH-I827, if it makes a difference.
Further attempts show anything using the rageagainstthecage exploit doesn't work. This rules out most of the One Click-based applications.
I'm trying GingerBreak 1.2 when I can get a microSD card.
Sorry if this is bringing up an old thread, but I just got this phone... is there any chance of ever seeing root for this phone?
Have you tried Gingerbreak? Its worked on 4/5 Android devices I've owned.
Android1993 said:
Have you tried Gingerbreak? Its worked on 4/5 Android devices I've owned.
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The phone is running Gingerbread 2.3.6. From what I have researched, Gingerbreak only works only up to 2.3.3. I have read that some other people have tried it, but no success. There is also something called SuperOneClick (I believe), which, apparently does not work on this phone as well...?
diehardbattery said:
The phone is running Gingerbread 2.3.6. From what I have researched, Gingerbreak only works only up to 2.3.3. I have read that some other people have tried it, but no success. There is also something called SuperOneClick (I believe), which, apparently does not work on this phone as well...?
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I've tried all ways to root this phone. Nothing has worked as of today, Very frustrating.
rarefuse said:
I've tried all ways to root this phone. Nothing has worked as of today, Very frustrating.
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Extremely frustrating. been trying alot my self but nothing works yet and no one outside the usual copy paste linkers will help. i fear the devs of the rooting community just don't want to help on this one as i hav'nt recieved a single response on the many forums i've asked about this, even under thier official rooting pages etc. quite frankly i'm getting fed up.
In all honesty I fixed my infuse a while ago and it started acting upagain so I dreaded it but used the appeal. The appeal is basically the cheapest most standard type of smartphone there is. Yes it would be better with root (and better ram) but I don't believe it has the capabilities to be rooted without making it unresponsive over worked and generally being hated by all. So I'd hate to say it but no one wants to root this phone bc of all the complaints it would cause like bricking ect. But do not get discouraged. If you want to root talk more about it and I'm sure someone will write a root code for this phone. On another not it still has quite a bit of functions and customizable aspects like go launcher ik works to fully theme ur phone and speed it up.
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Yo Appeal guys. I come from another low activity device board so I feel your pain. I do operate primarily from another forum entirely but hang here as well.
Anyways, more to the point: I may have a method that should work for you guys. It's been up for a couple weeks with no "yay" or "nay" to it's functionality though. Anyone familiar with the "update.zip" root method?...
Root update.zip
The results of this, like I said, have yet to be seen, but common results are as follows:
1. Full root and userdata wipe (something weird in the recovery framework]
2. Signature verification failure and no root acheived.
XDA tends to be more daring than the general public, so this is a good place for such a package.
Enjoy!
Motorhead
Nope
Yeah, still #2
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Yeah, still #2
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Well crap... Gotta find another signer...
Anyone ready for a round 2?
Appeal CWM 5.0.2.8
This recovery should work with that zip, no problem. Installs with odin3 v1.8 somethin, whatever works on the Ace+
(original thread: http://androidarea51.com/***-all-things-root-***-197/(recoveryroot)-clockworkmod-5-0-2-8-appeal/)
if you follow the link Motorhead posted, we have gotten CWM working and Root on Galaxy Appeal, info is in the thread... and you need odin3 v1.85 to install cwm and the you flash the root update.zip from cwm, so wait no more Appeal users have at it lol...
i have been lead tester on the appeal, i have tested these things myself and we also had another user jump on as i was testing CWM and then Root, i walked him through it and everything went well for him, i am going to be working on a basic deodexed debloated rom build for the Appeal as well in the next couple days, my first shot at android development, so check out http ://android area51. com/ to keep up on our latest developments... we specialize in prepaid android devices, mostly straight talk, but if you troll around the forums long enough you might just get somebody to take your phone on as a project like i did lol, big thanks to Motorhead, DroidHost and everyone over at AA51 for cracking the blind open allowing me to slide down into the rabbit hole lol, and a big thanks to XDA for being such a wealth of information and source of research for me to go deeper and deeper, i'll be sure to credit individual users on my ROM release.
That didn't work for me either.
partin_us_99 said:
So i've searched this entire forum for topics dealing with the samsung appeal. Not only does this site have not much if anything no other sites have much either. I've got an appeal and im looking to root it as well as other tips and tricks. It's similar to the captivate with the qwerty key board but i've yet to find anything on how to root this phone. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
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you can root samsung in the moddings posts for your device
i know this is an old post but i successfully rooted my Samsung galaxy appeal but i cant install a new rom! its agervating cause the original rom is giving me problems. when i install a new rm this comes up
-- Install /sdcard ...
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
install_package = (2)
Installation aborted
I'm asking is there a way to bypass this or something? ive tried everything i and google has shown me email me at [email protected]
Hello,
I am new to the forums and android in general. Anyways, I am wondering if any one could advise me on the best steps to root and update my oldish android phone. It is currently on android 2.2.1 and has no support for 2.2.3 which is why I believe I need a custom rom.. I have looked thru numerous threads and sources but have yet to find a method i fully understand and trust, as i hear it.. you guys are very helpful and i am hoping that is true cause im about to pull my hair out at this point
Thanks in advance for any help, its appreciated very much.
Its great that you are showing interest in this. (Edited out, the device is stated in title xD).
Rooting shouldn't be as hard at installing a custom ROM. Older devices are rarely supported nowadays, unless it's really popular like the HTC Wildfire or something.
The best way to root your Optimus C is by using GingerBreak. Many users that have your device use that.
Info on other useful guides (rooting,cwm,ROMs) go here - http://androidforums.com/optimus-c-all-things-root/
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Thanks for taking the time to repond/help. Anyways, after some more research I think I found a easy root solution.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=13086954
This method seems both easy and very sraight forward. Could any one please confirm? Id just like a lil insight before taking the plunge. lol
Note* I would link the posts stating this does work to gain root access but i cant post outside links untill i have 10 posts on XDA.
Don't worry, the root method should work just fine.
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Ok, got it rooted
The next step would be to download rom manager and make a custom recovery using clockworkmod?
Btw~ incase someone is confused in the future. The root procedure was a few simple steps.
Before doing these steps make sure usb debugging is active. Also temp disable your anti-virus as it will flag the apk as a virus, This is a false positive.
1. Download the file from the first post in the thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049944. (the easy way for me "since i don't have a usb cord" was to click the QR code link on the first post and scan it with one of the many free qr scanner apps from the play store.
2. Navigate to the download and install the APK.
3. Open Gingerbreak.
4. Click "root" and wait for your device to reboot. Thats all :laugh: "if the process takes more then ten minutes reboot your device and run it again"
5. You can go ahead and uinstall/delete the apk once you have sucessfully rooted.
The next step would be to download and install the devices custom recovery.
Don't just install any, again go to that site I had provided you with earlier that have the stock and custom .imgs with steps on how to install it.
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Ok so.. I have a problem, I was about to setup a custom recovery when all of a sudden Super User decided to update and now im a little lost. I have still have root acess and all of my root only apps are working perfectly fine. but every time i use a root app or reboot my phone since the SU update i get a message saying my binary files need to be updated. I try to update them and it fails every time, I have looked though a few threads and the only fix i could find was to use busybox installer. But.. busybox will not install on my device. How do i go forward with this? I don't want to mess anything up.. specially since i just thought i had it all figured out. :crying:
Nevermind, I guess i found a decent work around, I uninstalled the update and forced it to not auto update. I don't know if this is a bad practice but it seems to have solved the issue.
I like LG' phones. I am using LG P500 and very like...:good::angel:
Ok, I'm relatively new to Android and modern mobiles, but I've learned quite a bit already on my own, without much help from others.
The fact some communities provide little to no help is why I came to XDA, but I'm afraid I'm already disappointed about this particular issue.
Ok here it is: I'm not using a custom ROM, and I don't think I want to use one. I'm using the stock ROM, but I've rooted my device with Kingroot, which seems the only one that REALLY WORKS for any device. That's what makes me mad (I don't know if mad is the exact word, but.... I don't know how else to put it).
When I try to install SuperSU, it won't work because it can't update or install its own binaries. When I try the Super-SUME solution, it also doesn't work. In Super-SUME's case (which a friend thankfully helped me test most versions):
6.0 = successfully uninstalls Kingroot, but that's it;
6.2 = same as 6.0 and installs SuperSU, but that's it, nothing works, nor are the binaries updated/installed;
any other version above 6.2, including the latest one (9.2.3): hangs/freezes in "processing, please wait..." and does nothing.
And I don't know who programmed Super-SUME, but I think it's pretty bold on their part to charge for the app when it won't even work on people's devices, as noted above.
So, forgive my rant, but even though Kingroot is infamous (because it's Chinese perhaps ?), at least its devs are capable of successfully obtaining root on all devices, whereas SuperSU's and Super-SUME's devs make it impossible because of the binaries or just because their app hangs on "processing". If a team of devs can successfully root a device, why others cannot without making the user go through extra steps ?
As for these "extra steps", there's not one tutorial on the web (that I had come across at least) with a clear, step-by-step process to install SU's binaries, or to fix Super-SUME's hanging/freezing issues. So after rooting my device and getting rid of Kingroot, all I can work with is an unrooted device with most bloatware out of the way.
I just wish these other devs would go the extra mile and make their apps successfully obtain root without complications, just like Kingroot does. The complications just make their apps useless.
Thanks for hearing me, and maybe for helping me.
Model: SM-G530H / Kitkat 4.4.4
EzioGT said:
Ok, I'm relatively new to Android and modern mobiles, but I've learned quite a bit already on my own, without much help from others.
The fact some communities provide little to no help is why I came to XDA, but I'm afraid I'm already disappointed about this particular issue.
Ok here it is: I'm not using a custom ROM, and I don't think I want to use one. I'm using the stock ROM, but I've rooted my device with Kingroot, which seems the only one that REALLY WORKS for any device. That's what makes me mad (I don't know if mad is the exact word, but.... I don't know how else to put it).
When I try to install SuperSU, it won't work because it can't update or install its own binaries. When I try the Super-SUME solution, it also doesn't work. In Super-SUME's case (which a friend thankfully helped me test most versions):
6.0 = successfully uninstalls Kingroot, but that's it;
6.2 = same as 6.0 and installs SuperSU, but that's it, nothing works, nor are the binaries updated/installed;
any other version above 6.2, including the latest one (9.2.3): hangs/freezes in "processing, please wait..." and does nothing.
And I don't know who programmed Super-SUME, but I think it's pretty bold on their part to charge for the app when it won't even work on people's devices, as noted above.
So, forgive my rant, but even though Kingroot is infamous (because it's Chinese perhaps ?), at least its devs are capable of successfully obtaining root on all devices, whereas SuperSU's and Super-SUME's devs make it impossible because of the binaries or just because their app hangs on "processing". If a team of devs can successfully root a device, why others cannot without making the user go through extra steps ?
As for these "extra steps", there's not one tutorial on the web (that I had come across at least) with a clear, step-by-step process to install SU's binaries, or to fix Super-SUME's hanging/freezing issues. So after rooting my device and getting rid of Kingroot, all I can work with is an unrooted device with most bloatware out of the way.
I just wish these other devs would go the extra mile and make their apps successfully obtain root without complications, just like Kingroot does. The complications just make their apps useless.
Thanks for hearing me, and maybe for helping me.
Model: SM-G530H / Kitkat 4.4.4
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Hi and thank you for using XDA Assist
Kingroot is not always the best choice cause it's not fully compatible with every device.
But i suggest you to head over here
And for futher questions go ahead here: Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck!
nilac said:
Hi and thank you for using XDA Assist
Kingroot is not always the best choice cause it's not fully compatible with every device.
But i suggest you to head over here
And for futher questions go ahead here: Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck!
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Thanks. Unfortunately, I have already tried this root solution in the past. It's the only one where I managed to get SuperSU to work, but... the phone will always boot up in recovery mode. So I gave up on this solution as well.
I recently got my hands on a Xoom 2 MZ609 tablet, and I'm trying to root it and hopefully flash a custom ROM, maybe use it to cook my own and tinker a bit. However, I'm having a hell of a time tracking down the needed info. Because the Xoom 2 never got its own forum and there are some seriously old links scattered throughout all the various threads, I'm starting to come up short. Here's what I've got so far.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1502589
This thread doesn't cover JB. There were a few JB-related links in later posts, but they're dead or non-functional.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2591388
This thread is for upgrading to JB from a rooted ICS device. It includes a bunch of stuff I've not seen elsewhere, including tips on manipulating the Moto bootloader and avoiding issues with it while getting the OTA update.
Kingo Android Root and VRoot
The previous thread also suggests using Kingo to root JB once the OTA update is installed, but I've read in other threads that Kingo and Vroot are Bad Ideas(tm) due to IMEI and s/n mining. Can't really find anything newer than 2013 or so about whether this was ever resolved; apparently the Vroot/Kingo devs basically said they weren't doing anything shady, but I can't find any indication that this was verified.
So, uh, I'm just trying to put the pieces together and figure out where to go from here. I'm even willing to put together a guide with all the info in one place, if I can just put it all together first.
You can try Saferoot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
Keep on mind, that it be stuck on "Trying to disable Knox" for about 5 minutes and be patient - everything should be allright!
I have a Droid Mini with Android 4.4.4 from Verizon. Years ago I successfully rooted a cheap tablet running Android 4.4.2. After that I tried to root my phone and failed. I tried everything I could find. At the time, the system was new, so I decided to just wait.
Fast forward a few years, and Android 8.0 is here. Once again I attempted to root my phone, because there has to be something that works now. Once again everything I tried didn't work.
Is there really no way to root 4.4.4? Have people really stopped trying to root phones?
It is highly possible that there may not yet exist a guide but the device may be rootable.
Please consider posting details to what you have tried, as this can build a road to success.
If feeling adventurous I recommend being a digital pioneer for your tablet. Please give these methods a go.
If a developer never gets a device or someone roots the device but doesn't post the solution a guide may not yet exist. Remember that each device is "poked" and "tested" individually. The pains of trying everything may pave the road to discovery. Developers know these pains. Most developers only make guides available once they can reproduce the root safely and consistently. Warnings still exist for rooting as it is not possible to test every make/model/version/revision.
If you are successful consider posting a guide for other users on the forums.