Root without computer options - Sprint Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So im out and about ATM and decided to root my S5 again. But i do not have a computer handy and toweleoot doesnt work anymore. Any other options for root without computer? I have attached my phone info. Any information would be helpful.

Since you're on OG1 your only option is a recovery-based root installer like CF auto root. Unless you've already got a custom recovery, you're SOL and will need a PC.

Thanks for the frankness.... figured i was SOL home know though

sephirothkadaj said:
Thanks for the frankness.... figured i was SOL home know though
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Yeah... it sucks. My S5 went in for service and came back with OG1... so I had not choice but to void knox and root with CF. I did some extensive searching but who knows how long it would take for another method like towel to be found.

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Baffled, newb

so i recently used superoneclick to root my phone. The program said my phone is rooted yet when my kernels etc are the same as stock. I have superuser on my phone but how do i change the kernels etc so that i can use non market apps like wireless tether?
Kernels can be changed with new ROMS. Rooting means you get superuser permission on the terminals so things can be changed.
i dont understand what you asking about non market apps? But you can use apps that required root.
Hope i helped.
mithusingh32 said:
Kernels can be changed with new ROMS. Rooting means you get superuser permission on the terminals so things can be changed.
i dont understand what you asking about non market apps? But you can use apps that required root.
Hope i helped.
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thanks, sorry let me clarify.
I downloaded wireless tether and titanium backup to remove sprint ID. The issue is when i try to run either, they dont work. Wireless says the kernel is the issue. What else should I do to be able to use these apps?
samsung transform m920 with eclair
atros1 said:
thanks, sorry let me clarify.
I downloaded wireless tether and titanium backup to remove sprint ID. The issue is when i try to run either, they dont work. Wireless says the kernel is the issue. What else should I do to be able to use these apps?
samsung transform m920 with eclair
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Try barnacle(it's in the market) for wifi tether and you need to download and install busybox in order to use titanium backup, and be careful what you remove because you could brick your phone...
joenathane said:
Try barnacle(it's in the market) for wifi tether and you need to download and install busybox in order to use titanium backup, and be careful what you remove because you could brick your phone...
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Thank you for the barnacle thing, i havn't removed anything im having issues using anything that requires root access, just unrooted my phone.
Can anyone give me a step by step to rooting it? I simply want to remove sprint ID and have my phone run faster. Cant think of any apps i would really need.
Download z4root here http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=446145&d=1290341328 transfer it to your sdcard and use a file manager to open it(if you don't have one download astro) install and run it, choose permanent root, and let it do it's thing...
did that, still isnt working, thank you though.
it appears anytime i try to run an app it says something along the lines of not having root access, even though it is rooted
Weird. Hmmmm. I meant i dont know much about your phone. I know that when my root got effed, i just did a factory reset and re-rooted and it worked.
Sorry couldnt help
have you tried this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shkOp2Q2AM4 ?
mithusingh32 said:
Weird. Hmmmm. I meant i dont know much about your phone. I know that when my root got effed, i just did a factory reset and re-rooted and it worked.
Sorry couldnt help
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thanks for trying either way
joenathane said:
have you tried this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shkOp2Q2AM4 ?
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going to try this now, just didnt want to since it seems a bit more complicated and im really weak when it comes to linux
You could try installing Rom Manager from the market. If it works you will be able to flash a custom recovery, backup your device and flash a custom ROM.
Give it a go and let us know if it works.
cool so i followed the video, then it wasnt rooted, so i used z4root apparently it took two things to fully root my phone. Not sure why, some sort of sprint failsafe?
Although i forgot to set a backup to sprint features, so im a bit screwed down the road.
You prolly can find a sprint ROM somewhere. Or you could do a factory reset, not sure of that will bring back the sprint apps. Dont they have the sprint apps on the Android market?
atros1 said:
cool so i followed the video, then it wasnt rooted, so i used z4root apparently it took two things to fully root my phone. Not sure why, some sort of sprint failsafe?
Although i forgot to set a backup to sprint features, so im a bit screwed down the road.
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That would be my video. AND no, you are NOT rooted if you flashed that tar. All that tar does, is make your phone STOCK with custom recovery, to ensure a nice clean platform to work with. You would hold down volume down, voice button, and power. let go when you see samsung, and then apply an update.zip for the kernel. i do have a video on how to root the Android 2.2.2 and it's a proper root video. Sorry for the confusion.

[Q] Galaxy s6 after rooting

Hello, I have rooted my galaxy s6 international version and the only thing I am using is some CSC (?) features like alphabetacilly sorting the app drawer, adblocker and whatsmapp. Actually, I kind of regret it, I want back my factory galaxy s6, warranty, clean rom, is there any way to get like a new device? Installing the stock rom I had will fix it?
Now I see more problems with the s6 like fingerprint sensor isn't working, I'm so afraid without the warranty, don't you?
The burned eFuse-Chip is in fact a hardware damage caused by rooting from the user --> no more warranty by Samsung! You can check that in several reports online, in magazins and even at Samsung
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Saw this in the other thread located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/penalties-flashing-rooting-t3097277
So yeah you can never restore original, never...You can only flash stock firmware.
I did root my Galaxy S6, at first I was very disapointed that I did that, but now I'm thinking that sooner or later I would still have done the same thing, because without root your phone is kind of limited to some things, root gives you more power over the phone so you can control it how you like.
Edit: Fingerprint scanner works fine for me, for you it's probably software related issue, that could be solved by flashing other firmwares.
Giancarlo456 said:
Saw this in the other thread located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/penalties-flashing-rooting-t3097277
So yeah you can never restore original, never...You can only flash stock firmware.
I did root my Galaxy S6, at first I was very disapointed that I did that, but now I'm thinking that sooner or later I would still have done the same thing, because without root your phone is kind of limited to some things, root gives you more power over the phone so you can control it how you like.
Edit: Fingerprint scanner works fine for me, for you it's probably software related issue, that could be solved by flashing other firmwares.
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Im curious if thats the same case with rooting with PingPong root. It doesnt trigger KNOX so can it also mean that the efuse doesnt get triggered?
MaxieA said:
Im curious if thats the same case with rooting with PingPong root. It doesnt trigger KNOX so can it also mean that the efuse doesnt get triggered?
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I'm not sure, but it may save the Efuse-chip by rooting with PingPong. It's a shame that I didn't knew about it before rooting...
Giancarlo456 said:
I'm not sure, but it may save the Efuse-chip by rooting with PingPong. It's a shame that I didn't knew about it before rooting...
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Well we can hope that it doesn't! Yeah mate it sucks ive been wanting to root ever since the SGS6 released but been torned incase I want to return to completly stock so this is a nice choice. But as you said yourself, you would have eventually rooted sooner or later and I don't think you will miss out on anything important
JusTeN_ said:
Hello, I have rooted my galaxy s6 international version and the only thing I am using is some CSC (?) features like alphabetacilly sorting the app drawer, adblocker and whatsmapp. Actually, I kind of regret it, I want back my factory galaxy s6, warranty, clean rom, is there any way to get like a new device? Installing the stock rom I had will fix it?
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Install Samsung Smart Switch and use it to make a backup of your things and then use the recovery option in the program. It will download the right firmware for you and re-install your phone to fabric settings.
ZoZo- said:
Install Samsung Smart Switch and use it to make a backup of your things and then use the recovery option in the program. It will download the right firmware for you and re-install your phone to fabric settings.
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Thx everyone.. really disappointed of rooting, at least I wish I could restore it and root with ping-pong root.
And Zozo,
Its just to transfer files from my previous device to my current device. .
JusTeN_ said:
Thx everyone.. really disappointed of rooting, at least I wish I could restore it and root with ping-pong root.
And Zozo,
Its just to transfer files from my previous device to my current device. .
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If you press the "More" button up to the right there's an option called "Emergency software recovery initialisation". There you can re-install your whole phone to completely factory settings
It will not untrip your KNOX if you rooted the phone in any other way than with PingPong Root, that is not possible for the time being.
ZoZo- said:
If you press the "More" button up to the right there's an option called "Emergency software recovery initialisation". There you can re-install your whole phone to completely factory settings
It will not untrip your KNOX if you rooted the phone in any other way than with PingPong Root, that is not possible for the time being.
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Actually, I don't have the More button, nevermind I will just keep it this way, not a big deal I hope,thx.

Possible root for my XT1080?

I updated to the latest version a few weeks ago, I am on 4.4.4 SU6-7.7. I am wondering if there is any possible root methods working for this update, or do I need to flash my device to a lower firmware then go from there?
did you get this done?? I'm working same issue.
yipitin said:
did you get this done?? I'm working same issue.
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Nope... I honestly doubt I will EVER get to find a root my phone. According to some people, it's nearly impossible.
I also gave up, is there a way to use xposed without root?
Never update...
Just do what everyone else does.. Download KingRoot app and keep checking back momentarily. No root = NO XPOSED
Download SunShine from theroot.ninja and check eligibility. If compatible, pay $25 - or not. Good luck to you
yoloman123 said:
Nope... I honestly doubt I will EVER get to find a root my phone. According to some people, it's nearly impossible.
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hi i am using xt1080 latest firmware, i was able to root my mobile with kingoroot app which bears a lock in icon, not the crown one ( v3.1), however root is for like 5 mins then root allow option does not work, i would like to invite developers if they can setup anything during this time so we may unlock bootloader setup custom recovery and enjoy marshmallow or nougat i will visit back thankshttps://youtu.be/5-dbcs5LpiwKINGOROOT NOT KINGROOT
V 3.1 LOCK IN ICON
WAITING FOR HELP
this looks encoutaging
some developer please come forward and try for a permanent root.
Thanks in advance
anyone find the method to root this...?
please share method for latest su6-7.7

Re-root after SuperSu update

As some of you may know, SuperSu sent out an update that made thousands of people lose root access. This is troublesome for Sprint Note 7 owners since our bootloader is locked. We don't have a custom recovery that allows us to easily re-root our phones.
Rooting the Note 7 is kind of a pain in the ass and I don't want to lose all my data. Does anyone have any ideas on how to regain root without losing data? I'm on the userdebug firmware with the PH9 add on.
Luckily updates and everything else is still blocked and Xposed modules are still working. And the SuperSu prompt still shows up under some circumstances. But most of the time my phone says that the root is undetected.
Again, does anyone know how to regain root without losing data?
Ariel_PR said:
As some of you may know, SuperSu sent out an update that made thousands of people lose root access. This is troublesome for Sprint Note 7 owners since our bootloader is locked. We don't have a custom recovery that allows us to easily re-root our phones.
Rooting the Note 7 is kind of a pain in the ass and I don't want to lose all my data. Does anyone have any ideas on how to regain root without losing data? I'm on the userdebug firmware with the PH9 add on.
Luckily updates and everything else is still blocked and Xposed modules are still working. And the SuperSu prompt still shows up under some circumstances. But most of the time my phone says that the root is undetected.
Again, does anyone know how to regain root without losing data?
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Yeah, same happened to me. Luckily I had pretty much done everything I had wanted root for, so I'm okay with staying where I'm at.
I know that's not that helpful, but weigh your options and root again if it's worth it to you.
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themisterwilson said:
Yeah, same happened to me. Luckily I had pretty much done everything I had wanted root for, so I'm okay with staying where I'm at.
I know that's not that helpful, but weigh your options and root again if it's worth it to you.
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Yeah I ended up re-rooting it. No biggie. If anyone needs to re-root just back up as much stuff as you can cuz rooting will wipe your internal storage. Also, if you root DON'T UPDATE SuperSu. Even the latest update breaks root on Note 7's.

Is Galaxy S7 rootable without pc?

I'm in a bit of a bind because I won't have access to my computer for the next two weeks (religious reasons). Is there a decent alternative if I want to root my S7? I'm okay with risque one clicks for rooting.
I assume you don't already have TWRP?
Without TWRP or access to a PC I don't believe there's any option available to you. They all involve flashing via Odin or TWRP.
To be honest, I don't really know anything about TWRP. But I want to learn. As long as it doesn't involve a PC I think it'd be cool with me.
How would I go about doing that?
TWRP is a custom recovery and you need a pc to flash it through Odin so your stuck without a pc
Is there any risque or oneclick methods that are typically avoided?
Ohwellyeah1 said:
Is there any risque or oneclick methods that are typically avoided?
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You either got to pay or they don't work or they're a scam.
What i'm saying is I'm okay with the risk if I've got to download a one click type thing.
EDIT: I mean is there anything like that?
Any ideas?
Wait two weeks and use the pc.

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