Since im new for this device and i dont have time to read all topic, either search. I simple question.. Can i root this oneplus without using pc? Now using cm12 officially update via ota just now. Hope u guys can help me and send me the link if theres a way to root it without pc. Thanks
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yuskhayru said:
Since im new for this device and i dont have time to read all topic, either search. I simple question.. Can i root this oneplus without using pc? Now using cm12 officially update via ota just now. Hope u guys can help me and send me the link if theres a way to root it without pc. Thanks
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No you can't. You need a PC to unlock the bootloader and flash a custom recovery to the phone, so you can then use the custom recovery to flash SuperSU to get root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2839471
PS. This has been asked plenty of times before, it wouldn't have taken long to find the answer if you had bothered to search for it.
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No you can't. You need a PC to unlock the bootloader and flash a custom recovery to the phone, so you can then use the custom recovery to flash SuperSU to get root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2839471
PS. This has been asked plenty of times before, it wouldn't have taken long to find the answer if you had bothered to search for it.
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Well, if he wants root, there is an app, which you can download an it gains root, but it is always better to use a computer.
Kingo Root app
davebugyi said:
Well, if he wants root, there is an app, which you can download an it gains root, but it is always better to use a computer.
Kingo Root app
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I prefer not to instruct people to use an exploit app because it isn't the right way to go about it. Having the bootloader unlocked is a must on this phone.
Heisenberg said:
I prefer not to instruct people to use an exploit app because it isn't the right way to go about it. Having the bootloader unlocked is a must on this phone.
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I understand and you are totally right. I just showed an option, which I would never use tough.
Ok guys thanks for the reply. So i need to find a pc.
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Hi all.
How can I wipe my Nexus 5 so it is a plain Kit Kat 4.4.2 (like the day I received it) and just root it? it's currently in 4.4.2 and rooted, but with a lot of stuf in it too. My main concern is how to wipe once it's rooted, and how to reroot.
For those who like to read, a little more info:
I have a Nexus 5 which received 2 days ago. I come from an iPhone 5S, so... pretty newbie...
I unlocked the bootloader and rooted the device after unboxing, and have been using it since. Problems are:
1. I just found out about CWM and its capabilities, and I intend to use the backups a lot.
2. I kind of ****ed up with a couple of apps I regret installing.
3. After a backup I just did today, it asked to whether or not fix the recovery (or something like that). Selected YES, nothing happened. It then asked to fix the root... said YES and screwed it completely. I had to put SuperSu in the phone as a ZIP and manually install it again to recover my root access. It kind of looks "dirty" now, lol.
Anyways, I'd like to make a whole device backup from CWM with Kit Kat out of the box, no extra apps installed. Just rooted. Then install all my stuff, sync contacts and so on, and make another backup.
That's why I want to erase the device and have it all clean (just rooted).
Thanks!
Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
Then go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
jd1639 said:
Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
Then go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
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Thanks! Can link 2 be replaced with just running CF-Auto-Root? That's what I used the first time and worked great.
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Thanks! Can link 2 be replaced with just running CF-Auto-Root? That's what I used the first time and worked great.
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It can, but I'd recommend you do it per the link.
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It can, but I'd recommend you do it per the link.
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Mmm. OK. And why? (Just curious at this point)
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Mmm. OK. And why? (Just curious at this point)
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Because the 2nd method furnishes you with knowledge and experience to help you understand and learn things that cf auto root "automates" for you. Using our recommended method, you will have a head start in knowing how to do things you may need to do to recover your device from various scenarios.
...for example, had you used that method last time - applying logic and knowledge, you may not have created this thread
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...for example, had you used that method last time - applying logic and knowledge, you may not have created this thread
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lol OK. Thanks guys.
I come from iOS after several years. Please bear that in mind.
We're just offering you the benefit of our collective experience. Some of us have been doing this for years so please understand - we're not giving you grief. We have your best interests in mind
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We're just offering you the benefit of our collective experience. Some of us have been doing this for years so please understand - we're not giving you grief. We have your best interests in mind
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Oh please, I know. I was just hiding my ignorance under the iOS carpet.
Will give a read to both links tomorrow. Will definitely do link1 on friday if I find the time, and will then consider either doing link2 or going the CF-Auto-Root way.
I'll let you know how this all ends.
Again, thanks!
Update:
Followed steps in link1. Everything went fine.
Gave a deep read to link2. Found it understandable and easy to do and follow, but decided to go the CF-Auto-Root way just because I had done it before and worked nicely...
Everything OK. Something weird happened -again- though. After the clean restore and root, I installed CWM and proceeded to make a backup of the plain system. After it, it asked to fix root again. I had previously said YES, which lead to a broken root, so I said NO this time. Same thing happened!! I lost root and had to manually install SuperSu 1.93 from ZIP in CWM... Why does this happen?
Anyways, I have another question. If one day I decide to restore from this backup I just made, will it be exactly as doing a complete restore following link1?
Thanks!
jd1639 said:
Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
Then go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
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rootSU said:
Because the 2nd method furnishes you with knowledge and experience to help you understand and learn things that cf auto root "automates" for you. Using our recommended method, you will have a head start in knowing how to do things you may need to do to recover your device from various scenarios.
...for example, had you used that method last time - applying logic and knowledge, you may not have created this thread
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Stop using cwm... use twrp or philz which can turn the nag off.
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rwed said:
Update:
Followed steps in link1. Everything went fine.
Gave a deep read to link2. Found it understandable and easy to do and follow, but decided to go the CF-Auto-Root way just because I had done it before and worked nicely...
Everything OK. Something weird happened -again- though. After the clean restore and root, I installed CWM and proceeded to make a backup of the plain system. After it, it asked to fix root again. I had previously said YES, which lead to a broken root, so I said NO this time. Same thing happened!! I lost root and had to manually install SuperSu 1.93 from ZIP in CWM... Why does this happen?
Anyways, I have another question. If one day I decide to restore from this backup I just made, will it be exactly as doing a complete restore following link1?
Thanks!
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Flash this in cwm http://d-h.st/YpG. It'll put twrp on
Oh damn it... Really? OK, a couple of quick questions:
1. Did reinstalling SuperSu leave junk in the file system?
2. Will flashing TWRP leave anything either?
My OCD would probably make me restore again if the answer to any of those questions is yes.
rootSU said:
Stop using cwm... use twrp or philz which can turn the nag off.
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jd1639 said:
Flash this in cwm http://d-h.st/YpG. It'll put twrp on
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Oh damn it... Really? OK, a couple of quick questions:
1. Did reinstalling SuperSu leave junk in the file system?
2. Will flashing TWRP leave anything either?
My OCD would probably make me restore again if the answer to any of those questions is yes.
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No to both your questions.
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No to both your questions.
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Thank you very much!
I just saw that TWRP is in version 5.7.3 in the Play Store. Any reason why you linked to 2.6.3.4? I'm asking because I guess it'll update as soon as I boot. Right?
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Thank you very much!
I just saw that TWRP is in version 5.7.3 in the Play Store. Any reason why you linked to 2.6.3.4? I'm asking because I guess it'll update as soon as I boot. Right?
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Not for the nexus 5. I think you're looking at cwm.
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Not for the nexus 5. I think you're looking at cwm.
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I saw it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager
rwed said:
I saw it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager
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I just looked at it. I'm not sure what that is. The file I linked you to is the latest image from goo.im which is the official twrp depository.
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I just looked at it. I'm not sure what that is. The file I linked you to is the latest image from goo.im which is the official twrp depository.
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I'll just install your file, specially if you can't even tell what that thing I linked is. Thank you jd. :good:
rwed said:
Thank you very much!
I just saw that TWRP is in version 5.7.3 in the Play Store. Any reason why you linked to 2.6.3.4? I'm asking because I guess it'll update as soon as I boot. Right?
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That's the twrp manager. Different things. One is an app and one is a recovery
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Is rooting the OPO on 4.4.4 05Q the same as rooting it on 4.4.4 44S? thanks a lot guys. I couldn't find any answer on this anywhere else considering this update is fairly new
Yes. It's the same no matter what firmware version you're on.
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Is rooting the OPO on 4.4.4 05Q the same as rooting it on 4.4.4 44S? thanks a lot guys. I couldn't find any answer on this anywhere else considering this update is fairly new
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...and you just need to update SuperSU app in order to maintain 05Q rooted (if previous version was, of course...)
This is odd. I was previously Unlocked, and Rooted, with SuperSU 2.37. After OTA update to 05Q, my Root is gone. No SuperSU app in my installed program list.
Okay, so I go look for the latest, find that it's now at 2.46, download, reboot, flash (no errors), reboot, and i'm back into my phone. But: Still no SuperSU in my apps list, and I'm getting warnings from XPrivacy that it's not running. Does anyone recognize these symptoms? Am I still rooted or not?
thanks guys so can i use any 4.4.4 root toolkit?
i guess you can, unfortunately i'm not skilled in android things but as timmaaa said nothing changed between 44S and 05Q so your toolkit should work if you root your phone for first time. Take a little time to install custom twrp recovery and make a nandroid backup first...just in case of...
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thanks guys so can i use any 4.4.4 root toolkit?
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Don't use a toolkit, they're bad news. They cause more problems than they're worth, plus they allow you to do things to your device without actually knowing what's going on, which is bypassing some very crucial learning and knowledge.
This phone is very easy to unlock and root. Very easy. Just go to my guide thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2839471
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Thanks man, ill use that
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Thanks man, ill use that
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Feel free to ask any questions if you get stuck.
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Feel free to ask any questions if you get stuck.
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Thanks man ill let you know. Contemplating rooting now lol might wait till I need to reset because of lack of space because i really don't want to set everything up again
Has anyone used this tool to root OnePlus One?
thegios said:
Has anyone used this tool to root OnePlus One?
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Why bother? The OPO has an easily unlockable bootloader, so you can root, install a custom recovery and ROMs if you so desire.
Cos I dont wanna unlock bootloader and wipe the phone
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Cos I dont wanna unlock bootloader and wipe the phone
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Fair enough, you could try it and if it works install titanium backup and backup your apps. Then it would be slightly less hassle to unlock the bootloader. I'm not so sure of the outcome if it doesn't work properly or go wrong, but worse case scenario you may need to wipe to sort your phone out anyway.
I know man, I know
I was simply hoping to find anyone who had already used to get some feedback: I really have no time to restart from zero on the phone, in case anything goes wrong with titanium, helium or anything else.
In addition, my phone works like a charm, have no issues at all: I'd rather not touch it
thegios said:
I know man, I know
I was simply hoping to find anyone who had already used to get some feedback: I really have no time to restart from zero on the phone, in case anything goes wrong with titanium, helium or anything else.
In addition, my phone works like a charm, have no issues at all: I'd rather not touch it
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What about using fastboot to root? You dont need to unlock and wipe, see the below posts and thread for info. Safer than using an 'exploit'.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54249202&postcount=11
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54250245&postcount=14
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54458264&postcount=31
Edit: Sorry just read through an looks like subsequent updates closed the option of rooting with locked bootloader.
gsmyth said:
What about using fastboot to root? You dont need to unlock and wipe, see the below posts and thread for info. Safer than using an 'exploit'.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54249202&postcount=11
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54250245&postcount=14
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54458264&postcount=31
Edit: Sorry just read through an looks like subsequent updates closed the option of rooting with locked bootloader.
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wow, didn't know about this... and I have been searching for ages...
does this only root the phone or also installs TWRP?
thegios said:
wow, didn't know about this... and I have been searching for ages...
does this only root the phone or also installs TWRP?
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Sorry, updated my post, Oneplus patched this so it can't be done now.
gsmyth said:
Sorry, updated my post, Oneplus patched this so it can't be done now.
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ok thanks...
King doesn't work. The only way to root is by unlocking the bootloader. It's best to research a phone when you're buying it, then you'd just unlock the bootloader before committing data to the device.
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I've try in my oneplus one with lollipop, and it works!
I can't install supersu, but there is kinguser and it's the same!
I've checked with root check, I've also installed titnum backup and adaway
Inviato dal mio OnePlus One 64gb
Can rooting can cause entering of malware into your mobile (with root permission!!)? Are malwares are more powerful in a rooted mobile? Can it be avoided?
Refer the #45 point in the below link:
Ref: http://blogs.quickheal.com/wp/50-dos-and-donts-of-internet-security-for-the-year-2015/
What about the very popular chinese tool which roots your android device within minutes! The softwares installed by these chinese tool are found harmful by the quick heal antivirus.
Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malware
Note: I am not blaming any dev. I just want correct information about the same.
Thanking you in anticipation
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. Yes, rooting your device makes it less secure. It allows apps to access a lower level of your system than the manufacturer intended. But you usually have to allow root access to apps so if an app is requesting root and you don't know what it is, don't allow it.
jd1639 said:
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. Yes, rooting your device makes it less secure. It allows apps to access a lower level of your system than the manufacturer intended. But you usually have to allow root access to apps so if an app is requesting root and you don't know what it is, don't allow it.
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I rooted my phone through the popular Chinese tool, and quick heal antivirus suggested to uninstall the Chinese super su. What should I do now?
An other method to root my phone?
LG L5ll
Try downloading chainfire's superSU from the play store.
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Try downloading chainfire's superSU from the play store.
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Just downloading it will replace the chinese super su?
You'll have to run it. It should update the supersu binary.
Installation failed
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You'll have to run it. It should update the supersu binary.
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I installed it, and tried to update it "normally" (since I don't have TWRP or CWM installed).
But installation failed
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I installed it, and tried to update it "normally" (since I don't have TWRP or CWM installed).
But installation failed
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Then it's not going to work. It was worth a try. What root method did you use?
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Then it's not going to work. It was worth a try. What root method did you use?
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I rooted my phone using the chineese tool "vroot"
OK, see this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2434453 There is a section on how to use supersu to replace the binary. It's a little more involved that I originally thought.
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OK, see this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2434453 There is a section on how to use supersu to replace the binary. It's a little more involved that I originally thought.
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That thread has been closed because the software was injecting malware and connecting to remote server...
And also there is no solution to my problem of not getting updated.
All right, see this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/optimus-l3-l5-l7-l9-ii. And Aguayo this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2429931. You might want to return your device to stock to get rid of all remnants of the root method you used and then start all over.
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All right, see this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/optimus-l3-l5-l7-l9-ii. And Aguayo this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2429931. You might want to return your device to stock to get rid of all remnants of the root method you used and then start all over.
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Thankyou that one is very useful thread.
I want one suggestion-
Should I first flash the slimsystem's rom and then root it again and unlock bootloader etc.
or in any another sequence?
iamrohanreddy said:
Thanks for using xda assist. I would say that I would actually prevent malware as whenever an app uses root it will prompt the user grant it root permission. And even if it takes the permission the superuser app will show a small toast on the screen. If u are still unsure I would recommend u to download cm security as an antivirus from Google play store. Hope it helps !!!.
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I have quick heal security installed and it indicated that the Chinese super su app kinguser should be uninstalled
This quote is from the crash root thread, my mini is on SU4.21 screen shot of status below, if I can unlock or get root and bypass the hotspot block unlimited data please provide a link to the thread that explains how to to it, thanks!
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By the way if it is not clear to newbies, if you are fortunate enough to get a phone with SU4.21 instead of SU6-x, do NOT, I repeat do NOT flash VZW-4.4.4-SU6-7-release-keys.xml
Because then you are taking a valuable phone that can unlock the bootloader and forcing it to upgrade and it can never be downgraded again to SU4 from SU6
ie. the SU6 cannot unlock bootloader at this time, the SU4 can via sunshine
you CAN root the SU4 but it is using a different file than in this thread
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This is a screen of my new droid mini, when I run sunshine it passes but tries to temp root and just reboots, never gets past rebooting. Can you link to the info on unlocking SU4.21 you mention please? Thank you
http://s8.postimg.org/xkndt6ubp/Screenshot_2016_04_04_23_57_49.png
In case someone else needs help... nobody answered here but I posted the question in the crash root thread and someone was nice enough to help, Thank you!
sd_shadow said:
root with kingroot
KingRoot thread
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doitinthedirt said:
Kingroot did the trick, and I used an app that I have on my moto x to bypass the hotspot block, also froze the ota app so it wont update. All is fine without unlocking it, but when it reboots the root is gone and I need to rerun kingroot, is this the way kingroot works, or should it maintain root through a reboot? Im not sure I like the idea of leaving kingroot on the phone, I will probably unlock it with sunshine and do a factory reset and try rooting it a permanent way, thats something I've never done before, I mean install a custom rom and root that way. Do I need to install a custom rom in order to root permanently? Id rather not do that, but if its the only way than I will attempt it.
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In case someone else needs help... nobody answered here but I posted the question in the crash root thread and someone was nice enough to help, Thank you!
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No if you use sunshine then u can perment root without installing a custom ROM I know on my droid turbo after I installed twrp and ran it the first time it will ask you first thing if you want to root swip yes and it's done permently I assume it's the same way with the mini