I've been attempting to root for a while now with no success. Is rolling back a viable option or is there another way? Currently i'm on 4.4.4. Please provide detailed instructions if there is another way. I've rooted my previous phone with towelroot, but it did not work on this phone. I'll update if i need to list any other info.
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. Your first step should be to visit your device's specific forum here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5. They are the experts on your device. Then look through and read some of the threads in the general forum. You'll probably find most of your answers there. If you don't, then go to the Q&A forum and look through this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697270. And if you still can't find an answer then ask in that forum.
Good luck and welcome to XDA.
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Hey, I recently got a Nexus 6, and instead of installing CM as I usually do, I'm going to try rooting and using Xposed. The trick is that I use Linux exclusively, so I can't use the one-click installers. It's a Nexus, so unlocking is a piece of cake, and I know how to use adb and fastboot to install a custom recovery.
From there, I'm not totally sure what to do. I downloaded the SuperSU zip from chainfire, which I'll install from twrp... Then... Do I need to install busybox or something? I guess I'll have to side load xposed after that?
Also, not sure what the update path will be after that. I guess rooting will break OTA... So what do I do?
Sorry for being such a newb! Thanks!
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Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist. You can find your specific device forum here (bookmark/subscribe this):
Nexus 6
All information for your device can be found within that specific device forum. Within that section you will find a dedicated q&a sub-forum:
Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
I'd suggest you do some reading in your device forum, see if you can find your answers there. If you can't find your answers go ahead and ask your question in the q&a section I linked you to just above, that's the best place for it.
Good luck!
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I have a straight talk galaxy s3 (sch-s968c) and have no plans to upgrade it. i really like this phone. i got a samsung gear live as a gift and like it as well. after wading through forums for the last two weeks, i have managed to root my phone. now i just need simple directions on how to get the android updated to 4.3 or 4.4. either one is fine for my needs. i tried to follow some forum threads on how to do this, but they are usually too vague for me to accomplish it. help. please.
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. The best place to get help is the device's specific forum here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-att. They are the experts on your device. Your device is a variant of the S3 so you may have to work a little to find the answers you're looking for. But here are some tips:
You can usually find stock firmware for Samsung devices at Samsung-updates.com or sammobile.com. They are flashable in Odin. Always backup first, off your device, before using Odin
There may or may not be a root method for 4.3 or 4.4. Root exploits are generally patched with each new android version. Check in the forum I linked you to.
Don't be afraid to ask questions in the threads you've found. They are the experts. At XDA Assist we have good overall general knowledge but may not have knowledge specific to your device.
Good luck!
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So this device is now running android 5.0 here is the system stats.
I updated the google drivers following this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57100493&postcount=11
Using kingo root there is no success. So was wondering if there was any other possible ways. Such as flashing it somehow to a lower android version? If anyone has any answers it would be greatly appreciated.
PS: This is the 2015 Black Friday Walmart tablet.
Hello,
Welcome to XDA.
Try these threads below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gen...yager-rct6773w22-tablet-t2954669/post57100493
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/how-to-root-rct6773w22-rca-voyager-t2955600
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/rooting-rca-rct6773w22-t3000147
Read through those threads, the most recent posts on the last few pages of them will the latest info on your device, if the root exists you may find it there. Post your question in the thread with the most recent replies and someone may be able to tell you something.
Register an XDA account to post and reply in the forums. Good luck.
I rooted my Tf700 once but had to change the motherboard, can root my device again? I was fairly certain I couldn't several years ago, but maybe something has changed during that time?
Thx
Hello,
Welcome to XDA.
Try posting your question in the forum linked below. Look through that forum and see if there are any other threads that can help you find an answer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/transformer-tf700/help
The experts there may be able to help.
Register a XDA account in order to post and reply in the forums. Good luck.
Is there a way to downgrade with using Odin? I have a firmware version for Kit Kat but everytime I get loading to tablet get errors with mismatched kernels.
Hello,
Welcome to XDA.
Try posting your question in the forum linked below. Look through that forum and see if there are any other threads that can help you find an answer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/help
The experts there may be able to help.
Register a XDA account in order to post and reply in the forums. Good luck.