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[Q] NS4G root for ginger bread on jelly bean help

i would like to preface this by acknowledging that this was a serious mess up on my part. i tried to root my sprint nexus s 4g the other night. I used a guide on nexusshacks dot com due to its simplicity and detailed instruction.i did all necessary steps but the first time i tried to boot into clockwork recovery i got a dead android and a red triangle error message. my phone restarted a few minutes later and i was able to fix that problem (or so i thought) and boot into recovery. i applied the correct zips and such that came in the download and i went off to sleep. the next day i tried accessing super user and realized it didn't work. i went back to that guide and noticed that its was for ginger bread and there was a new guide linked at the top for ICS . this is were i need assistance. is it enough to just do a hard factory reset and start over or is there more to it than that. also, will such a guide work on jelly bean or should i find another guide. i only use that site for the fact it has a well done step by step tutorial and all needed files compiled into one download. i am aware this site is much better for such things, but i'm, new here so i felt a tad intimidated. anyway, any help is appreciated, i already looked for similar problems but no one else made the dumbass mistake.
(i cant post links because this is my first post, so i apologies for the inconvenience)

[Completed] Root Galaxy Tablet SCH-I905 Tryed everything

I've tryed everything to try and root my Samsung Galaxy Tablet 10.1 4G(Verizon) SCH-I905. I've used Bin4ry, tryed to flash cwm via odin(says it successfully flashes, then i try to flash superuser, the recovery still says android.) I've searched and tryed everything to no avail. Can anyone point me to some good directions on how to root this dang device.
Specs:
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 16GB
SCH-I905
Current Android Version: 4.0.4
Anything else just ask.

Hi,
Please give me a few minutes to see what I can come up with as I don't find that device on XDA.
Back soon with my findings- check Post #4.

I'm pretty sure this is the guide that can help. It even claims to be super easy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657758
People report success in the thread. But as hinted above, may want to ask in this thread if its for sure for your model.. Before flashing anything.
Good luck!
Edit: I looked through the thread a bit....apparently its outdated. Also, there's posts claiming there's no root method for 4.0.4 for the i905. Perhaps my colleague above will have better luck.

Pony Express said:
Hi,
Please give me a few minutes to see what I can come up with as I don't find that device on XDA.
Back soon with my findings- check this post.
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Edit: Here is a post on XDA that will hopefully guide you to success in rooting your SCH I905.
And a bit more info from Google.
Also be cautious as Verizon models have been known to be difficult or even not possible to root.
As always, read carefully before proceeding and remember to make a backup first.

Update: Tryed using this meathod: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1837605
Official ClockworkMod 6.0.1.2 Recovery:
When i try t flash it says
"Write data size is too big[8|SOS]! [Data:5685248(B) -> Part: 2560/2560(2kb)]
Tegra_Nand_Write: Error to DownloadPartition_odin![0xffffffff]"

The problem I see here is most the guides and posts about that device are quite old. Links end up dead after so long and the files are hard to find.
Its not part of XDA, so use at own risk , but the link "Google" that Pony Express posted may be your best bet.
Hopefully it works out. ?

Pony Express said:
Edit: Here is a post on XDA that will hopefully guide you to success in rooting your SCH I905.
And a bit more info from Google.
Also be cautious as Verizon models have been known to be difficult or even not possible to root.
As always, read carefully before proceeding and remember to make a backup first.
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I just keep getting the same crap "Signature verification failed" I still have the "Android system recovery <3e>" I've tryed to get CWM recovery flashed but get the error i posted in the last reply i posted.

I can only find out dated info here on XDA. And dead links.
Did you try the Google link above?

Also i've tryed that google one 5 times to no avail says everything goes smooth but then i try root checker or look for SU, nope lol. I mean i've never rooted a tablet before but many phones like Droid X, Droid X2, Rzr Maxx, Rzr Maxx HD. So i mean i know the gist of what should happen yet nothing.

Well, honestly, I could post a dozen links to other websites here....but I don't know what works and what doesn't out there.
My advice at this point. Google "root sch-i905 2014". Look for things posted from this year. I've seen a lot, but can't read them all, or try them obviously. Lol
Hopefully you find what you need. Seems there's others as frustrated as you with the same device. That's what happens when devices age.
Again, good luck!

lancemdewitt said:
I just keep getting the same crap "Signature verification failed" I still have the "Android system recovery <3e>" I've tryed to get CWM recovery flashed but get the error i posted in the last reply i posted.
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It has been known to happen that once root has been achieved on a device, a manufacturer or carrier will come back and provide an update that causes the root exploit not to work. I have had that personal experience while helping a friend root a device a few months ago.
In summary - your process appears to be sound - unless however there is a device specific recovery ( the one above is for a galaxy s 3 ) that is released after the last carrier/manufacturer update it is likely not to work.

Well thanks for the help anyways I guess I'm SOL, sucks because I don't even like this POS figured I'd like it more rooted....

[Completed] [Q] Problems with SuperSU SU Binaries on LG G2

Hello there.
I have been trying to learn and use custom ROMs on my LG G2 for a couple of weeks now, so far I haven't been doing too well. Luckily, smarter people than I on this forum have always brought me back from the brink of me causing a nuclear meltdown on my phone! Especially:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451696
Today, when I received an automatic update to SuperSU, a notification appeared in my notification shade informing me that my "SU Binaries Needed to be Updated!". I tapped on it, wanting to know more about these binaries that apparently required an update. This opened up the SuperSU app on my phone with a pop-up that also said the the SU binaries needed to be updated; I tapped continue. Another pop-up appeared telling me that if I had TWRP the binaries could possibly be updated through it (A "normal" option was also shown). My eager and naive mind chose to update via TWRP. My eagerness grew as my LG G2 booted into TWRP and seemed to install something. During this process, the phone rebooted again and my phone seemed to be just fine for ~1 minute.
Mission Accomplished!
Nope. To my utter horror (Though it was kind of expected) the phone force rebooted into TWRP again and attempts at rebooting to system have been met with being booted right back into TWRP. A factory reset had no effect as well. Following pattern, I made my way back to XDA and sniffed around for a while trying to find a thread where people had experienced something similar to myself. Unfortunately (or rather fortunately ), no one had. Then, I thought back to the post I posted above. FOTA is "firmware over the air" doesn't it? Could the command listed in the above post get me back to stock? Like I said before I'm a huge noob with a final goal of actually being able to contribute to XDA and others in the future. The key phrase being "I am a huge noob".
Minimal Information About The Phone (I am so sorry)
Android 4.4.2 Stock (Rooted)
Rooted With TowelRoot as I wanted to see if it actually worked
Installed TWRP with AutoRec (I'll link it below)
SuperSU as Root Manager (Installed from Play Store)
Verizon Model (VS980)
My Internal Storage was deleted about a week ago and I unfortunately did not make an NAndroid backup before I made this foray into unknown territory, I am terrible.
Link to AutoRec
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
Thank you so much for reading all of that, if you did! If you have any suggestions/links to any good tutorials for LG G2 ROMs they would be greatly appreciated! I have had some trouble with CM 11 in the past, but I think that was due to my own personal failings.

Hi,
It's great that you are trying to learn and doing your homework! That's what XDA is all about. ?
For many questions, try this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692223
And here is a thread for getting back to stock, which you can also ask for help in,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2705259
Good luck!

KJ said:
Hi,
It's great that you are trying to learn and doing your homework! That's what XDA is all about. ?
For many questions, try this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2692223
And here is a thread for getting back to stock, which you can also ask for help in,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2705259
Good luck!
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Hey there!
Sorry for not responding to you for so long! I ended up using the FOTA command from the link I posted above and it worked like a charm! (Though it did once again delete my data ) Currently reinstalling everything and making an nandroid backup. Thank you for providing me with the help forums as well, they are quite good at what they do! Happy Sunday! Cheers!

Thank you. Thread closed.

[Completed] Root Samsung-sgh-i747 4.4.2

I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 4.4.2 I have tried for 2 days to Root the Device. I have tried TowelRoot V3 which states my Device is not supported. I tried it based on the comments given from people claiming to have the same phone as mine down to the model. I have tried all 3 codes that were offered with the program, and none of them worked. I tried Root Genius next at the end of the cycle the Program would not root my device. After studying XDA forums further, and reading thru many threads I came across the posting below:
(Couldn't Post due to new users 10 post rule)
(Tried Using Odin3-v3.07.exe with CF-Auto-Root.tar)When I followed the Steps, and got to Step #10 I did not get the same results noted. Odin gave the message Recovery in the Green Box when it got to the end of the Load out instead of saying PASS! it said RESET! I thought possibly the program was correcting something corrupt, so I tried it a second time, but the process repeated. I have Root Checker Basic downloaded, and it did not note a Root on my device. The "M" is the Canadian version I have the ATT phone without the M in the model number. This is the closest post I could find to the Phone I have.

XDA Visitor said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 4.4.2 I have tried for 2 days to Root the Device. I have tried TowelRoot V3 which states my Device is not supported. I tried it based on the comments given from people claiming to have the same phone as mine down to the model. I have tried all 3 codes that were offered with the program, and none of them worked. I tried Root Genius next at the end of the cycle the Program would not root my device. After studying XDA forums further, and reading thru many threads I came across the posting below:
(Couldn't Post due to new users 10 post rule)
(Tried Using Odin3-v3.07.exe with CF-Auto-Root.tar)When I followed the Steps, and got to Step #10 I did not get the same results noted. Odin gave the message Recovery in the Green Box when it got to the end of the Load out instead of saying PASS! it said RESET! I thought possibly the program was correcting something corrupt, so I tried it a second time, but the process repeated. I have Root Checker Basic downloaded, and it did not note a Root on my device. The "M" is the Canadian version I have the ATT phone without the M in the model number. This is the closest post I could find to the Phone I have.
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You tried this CF-AutoRoot: [SGH-I747/M] CF-Auto-Root?
In post #2 is a detailed installation instruction and in post #3 you will find the download link for "SGH-I747" (don't use the SGH-I747M version).
Should work to rot your device.
If not, please register on xda and post in the corresponding Q&A thread.
TowelRoot only works on older firmware versions. So to root with this app, you will need to "downgrade" your firmware (at least the kernel) first.
And check this thread for additional information anbout your device: |Guide|How-To| Root & Install Custom Recovery for 4.3 / 4.4 Update |16 July 2014 |.
Good luck !

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[Completed] [Q] cant install any roms ls980 other than cloudyg2

After I had downloaded the 5.0.2 lolipop update for my sprint G2, I quickly began to hate it. battery died too fast, seemed slower, didn't like the look or really any thing on it. As a result i decided to root my phone and try to get back to android kit kat. After several hours of reading, and many trials and errors (most methods didn't work) I got it rooted through kingroot, as well implemented 2.8.6.1 TWRP recovery with autorec. After, I downloaded the cm11 rom and attempted to install it through the recovery (just as every single tutorial on the internet had done it) and all i got was. "error executing updater binary in zip." even after downloading other roms from different developers, none worked, and all got the same error. (and yes, I made sure all of the roms were compatible for my G2)
the only one that did work was cloudyg2, although I couldn't enable data even after spending 3 hours applying patches and trying other fixes. then I tried to install another TWRP version, but none will work, and subsequently end up giving me an error when I try to boot into recovery.
Overall, I would just like to know, what the heck is up with my phone, and why is nothing working, and maybe point me to a solution to reunite me with my beloved kit kat. doing this Would make me a very very happy android noob.

Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. I see you've asked this in a couple of places. But the best place is in your device's specific forum here,http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g2. I'm going to ask a moderator to move your question to here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-g2/help. Also, in the future, only ask your question once per XDA rules. It gets really confusing if you ask in multiple places.

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