Database Info

[Q] How safe is it for me to root (within reason)

firstly.... good evening to all,ive been a casual observer of xda for a few years now and have chosen to sign up for a niggling qiestion! i have n Sony Xperia E (c1505) single sim and just wondering how safe(ish) is frammaroot and which version is the best to use? my device is as follows:
model number c1505
android version 4.1.1
baseband 76xxu-usnskolym-2540
kernel version 3.4.0-perf
build number 11.3A.0.59
at the moment its telling me an update is ready which will make the build number up to 11.3.A.2.23...
i dont wish to update yet if i can get away with using frammaroot,also im sure i read somewhere that the update will erase root access (will cross that bridge when i come to it) ive flashed roms before so not really interested in that side of things,mainly just adblocking and removing some of the google junk!! i have done a search on here but with so many threads relating to it i hope this is just a simple question although a long post!!

you can use cydia impactor to root it after you update
link to it: http://www.cydiaimpactor.com/
if it doesn't work for you, you can also flash the old 11.3A.0.59 kernel with flashtool, root it with framaroot apk and then flash the 11.3.A.2.23 kernel again.
both methods are pretty safe if you follow instructions and even if something goes wrong (again, pretty impossible) you can just fix the phone with Sony pc companion.
here's a small guide by another member on how to do the kernel flashings with flashtool and root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2409525

-Ric- said:
you can use cydia impactor to root it after you update
link to it: http://www.cydiaimpactor.com/
if it doesn't work for you, you can also flash the old 11.3A.0.59 kernel with flashtool, root it with framaroot apk and then flash the 11.3.A.2.23 kernel again.
both methods are pretty safe if you follow instructions and even if something goes wrong (again, pretty impossible) you can just fix the phone with Sony pc companion.
here's a small guide by another member on how to do the kernel flashings with flashtool and root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2409525
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thank you sir,yes ive seen cydiaimpactor also another one i was thinking about,i was really trying to avoid any flashing but i was unaware of fixing any problems via sony pc companion,what are its limitations as in if i completely mess it up would that do all the hard work for me so to speak,i dont really want to change any effect it would have on the other apps for example the facebook app and notifications etc?
also i see many have used it but cant seem to find a tut for it? also the links on the mentioned thread are all 404's

whisker56 said:
thank you sir,yes ive seen cydiaimpactor also another one i was thinking about,i was really trying to avoid any flashing but i was unaware of fixing any problems via sony pc companion,what are its limitations as in if i completely mess it up would that do all the hard work for me so to speak,i dont really want to change any effect it would have on the other apps for example the facebook app and notifications etc?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Rooting is very safe. Even if you mess up and the phone is unbootable, Sony PC Companion will 1-Click restore your phone to a working state. There is always the change of hardware-breaking your phone but you have more chance of winning the lottery.
You can also easily un-root using the same tool so any problems found after rooting can easily be rectified. Another benefit of rooting is the ability to install a recovery manager (I recommend CWM) which will allow you to fix most problems with the device if something goes wrong at a later stage. (You can also install a custom ROM but thats a whole other discussion)
If you would like some more information then send me a PM or leave a reply.
If I helped then please leave me a "thanks"
-James

deadwarrior63 said:
Rooting is very safe. Even if you mess up and the phone is unbootable, Sony PC Companion will 1-Click restore your phone to a working state. There is always the change of hardware-breaking your phone but you have more chance of winning the lottery.
You can also easily un-root using the same tool so any problems found after rooting can easily be rectified. Another benefit of rooting is the ability to install a recovery manager (I recommend CWM) which will allow you to fix most problems with the device if something goes wrong at a later stage. (You can also install a custom ROM but thats a whole other discussion)
If you would like some more information then send me a PM or leave a reply.
If I helped then please leave me a "thanks"
-James
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
cheers james yes have used cwm to dump a custom rom on my galaxy-y,i dont really want new rom as im happy with its features as it is and i only got it on saturday lol! ive tried to find a guide on how to use Cydia Impactor,if you could furnish me with a simple tut it would bemore than appreciated... i always hit thanks because every little helps

Use UnlockRoot , Framaroot is detected as Malware both by phone and PC

fonetalker101 said:
Use UnlockRoot , Framaroot is detected as Malware both by phone and PC
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks but i dont want to have to pay for it!

Pay? You don't need the pro version, There is a free version, you could also Try DoomLord's version or SUper One Click. Just remember Rooting is by your own liking if your phone gets bricked don't put the finger at me

fonetalker101 said:
Pay? You don't need the pro version, There is a free version, you could also Try DoomLord's version or SUper One Click. Just remember Rooting is by your own liking if your phone gets bricked don't put the finger at me
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks all for your help have done it by framaroot 1.4.1 and allis well and no pointing fingers just a..... cruise missle!!

Is Kingo root safe???

so i just rooted my s3 t999 running 4.3 then i read something that kingo root not safe. does anybody know about this? any info would be appreciate, thanks in advance.

ody12 said:
so i just rooted my s3 t999 running 4.3 then i read something that kingo root not safe. does anybody know about this? any info would be appreciate, thanks in advance.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
kingo root is safe, if it dumbs anything onto your phone just delete them, i have safely rooted a couple cheap phones with it and see no problem.

I can verify this, too. I rooted about 5-6 devices with it, and it did it flawlessly with them all.
What I remember using it with is the Samsung Galaxy SII (i9100 and i9100g) and a Tab 3 and others which I don't remember.
However, all it does is that it installs SuperSU to your device only, and nothing else. One Click Root is also as known as Kingo, but it installs a custom recovery, too, if you choose to.

AAbounegm said:
I can verify this, too. I rooted about 5-6 devices with it, and it did it flawlessly with them all.
What I remember using it with is the Samsung Galaxy SII (i9100 and i9100g) and a Tab 3 and others which I don't remember.
However, all it does is that it installs SuperSU to your device only, and nothing else. One Click Root is also as known as Kingo, but it installs a custom recovery, too, if you choose to.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Trozzul said:
kingo root is safe, if it dumbs anything onto your phone just delete them, i have safely rooted a couple cheap phones with it and see no problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes I have also successfully rooted my device but I read online that kingo send the imei number and other sensitive information to a server in China.. have you heard about this?
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk

ody12 said:
Yes I have also successfully rooted my device but I read online that kingo send the imei number and other sensitive information to a server in China.. have you heard about this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I never heard about it, but I just googled it and you seem to be right. But I had it rooted for more than 8 months now, and I see no problems at all. I think that it uploads your IMEI code to their servers for 2 reasons. To know what is your device and get the correct rooting files so that it doesn't load your computer with a huge amount of files for devices that you don't have, and the 2nd reason is maybe they keep a counter or something like that of the number of devices rooted using their app. I said I am not sure about this, but I predict these are the reasons. And again, I didn't have any issues at all since I rooted my phone. However, if you just want to feel safe you can use One Click Root.
This is a post by a Forum Moderator speaking about that: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2503591&page=5

ody12 said:
so i just rooted my s3 t999 running 4.3 then i read something that kingo root not safe. does anybody know about this? any info would be appreciate, thanks in advance.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's about trust! I don't know which phone/s you own, but for Sony smartphones/phablets there's Flashtool.
Personally, I prefer rooting my phone with Flashtool.
Some of its key features:
- unlock bootloader
- root
- ROM flashing
- kernel flashing
I never tried Kingo and I've heard only bad things about it.
What I used in the past- never experienced any trouble- is Vroot. Just to be sure, I followed these steps:
Install Vroot
Let it download the drivers for your phone
Turn off your Internet Connection
Connect phone
Root it
uninstall Vroot
delete all "leftovers"
It won't work with Kingo. Kingo wants you to stay connected to the Internet for some odd reasons. I'm paranoid, so I would never recommend it! What if it sends your phone's IMEI, ID, number to their servers?
Again, it's all about trust!

sonyu said:
It's about trust! I don't know which phone/s you own, but for Sony smartphones/phablets there's Flashtool.
Personally, I prefer rooting my phone with Flashtool.
Some of its key features:
- unlock bootloader
- root
- ROM flashing
- kernel flashing
I never tried Kingo and I've heard only bad things about it.
What I used in the past- never experienced any trouble- is Vroot. Just to be sure, I followed these steps:
Install Vroot
Let it download the drivers for your phone
Turn off your Internet Connection
Connect phone
Root it
uninstall Vroot
delete all "leftovers"
It won't work with Kingo. Kingo wants you to stay connected to the Internet for some odd reasons. I'm paranoid, so I would never recommend it! What if it sends your phone's IMEI, ID, number to their servers?
Again, it's all about trust!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What bad things have tou heard about Kingo?
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk

sonyu said:
It's about trust! I don't know which phone/s you own, but for Sony smartphones/phablets there's Flashtool.
Personally, I prefer rooting my phone with Flashtool.
Some of its key features:
- unlock bootloader
- root
- ROM flashing
- kernel flashing
I never tried Kingo and I've heard only bad things about it.
What I used in the past- never experienced any trouble- is Vroot. Just to be sure, I followed these steps:
Install Vroot
Let it download the drivers for your phone
Turn off your Internet Connection
Connect phone
Root it
uninstall Vroot
delete all "leftovers"
It won't work with Kingo. Kingo wants you to stay connected to the Internet for some odd reasons. I'm paranoid, so I would never recommend it! What if it sends your phone's IMEI, ID, number to their servers?
Again, it's all about trust!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How do you know it doesn't send your sensitive info to there servers before you turn off your internet connection? ??
Sent from my SGH-T999 using Tapatalk

I guess it depends on what you consider "safe".
I used KingoRoot to root my tablet, and after it was done, I found under Developer Options, Process, these KingoRoot background apps ...
SuperUser (ads.process)
SuperUser
Its the first one, that fits my definition of "unsafe".

I know this thread is old but I thought I'd add more warnings to Kingoroot.
I just tried to root my phone using Kingoroot. The apk installed and root just fine on Android 4.x.x. and it does require internet connection. It doesnt tell u what it uses it for.
Any ways, I tried to use Kingoroot again on Android 7.x.x and the apk failed the root so I downloaded the PC rooting program from their site. Low and behold, it downloaded a bunch of malwares and virus as bundle.
Long story short, stay far far away from Kingoroot.

KingoRoot update 2018
So installing the Kingoroot Android for PC on my laptop = loads of ****e installed on laptop
Running kingoroot and connecting phone = failed root & loads of ****e installed on phone.
So NO. This software only installs crapware, and does not root android LG phones
(tried with 3 phones - silly me!!)
PROOF AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
(wankers)

Thanks for your suggestion, will leave away from it.

Can Kingoroot be made "safe"?
I've read plenty of sketchy stuff about Kingoroot. Even so, suppose you use a phone that has no SIM card, that has no Gmail (or a fake Gmail) account attached to it. If Kingoroot would root such a phone, couldn't you get root with it then install TWRP, use TWRP to completely wipe the device, then either reinstall rooted stock or a custom ROM?

lesdense said:
I've read plenty of sketchy stuff about Kingoroot. Even so, suppose you use a phone that has no SIM card, that has no Gmail (or a fake Gmail) account attached to it. If Kingoroot would root such a phone, couldn't you get root with it then install TWRP, use TWRP to completely wipe the device, then either reinstall rooted stock or a custom ROM?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried that?

ody12 said:
Yes I have also successfully rooted my device but I read online that kingo send the imei number and other sensitive information to a server in China.. have you heard about this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sure I have, and you can expect this to be common practice on every corner. That's just the reality of today's big data collection. So I wouldn't exactly call the root "unsafe" based on that.

BigJonMX-theOriginal said:
So installing the Kingoroot Android for PC on my laptop = loads of ****e installed on laptop
Running kingoroot and connecting phone = failed root & loads of ****e installed on phone.
So NO. This software only installs crapware, and does not root android LG phones
(tried with 3 phones - silly me!!)
PROOF AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
(wankers)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry, which craps installed on your laptop?
And on the phone?
Currently I didn't see nothing suspicious, so if you give me the name of the crap installed I can search on my devices.
Thanks bro!

[Share] Root Xperia Z1 LB/UB

Hey Guys,
I would like to share a new app with you. It´s called Towelroot. It roots your Device instantly.
Just go to http://towelroot.com and click on the lambda. Install it and click make it rain.
It Works!! No need for Recovery or anything else. Locked Bootloader AND Unlocked Bootloader.
My Z1 runs the latest 4.4.2 so it works with the latest firmware.
Geohot (creator of towel root) says that it roots nearly every device. So keep on sharing.
P.S: You have to install SuperSU/Superuser or whatever app you like manually.
~Enjoy!

Well, i am afraid that might be fake
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Not working on my Xperia Z1 (C6903 - 14.3.A.0.757). It's rebooting after ~3-5 minutes of waiting, but I can't activaite R/W-mode on Root Explorer.

This method is working - it's not fake.
Great XDA devs work on this exploit for a days and, believe me - it's not fake.
It relays on Android/Google security flaw, not Sony so it should work on many different devices.
Read and search a bit if it's not working for you, there are solutions.
One if the solution is to install latest supersu 2.0 (that's important, because supersu is updated yesterday on market - and if you use that it's normal you failed) before you even start to root device.
Hit update binaries, you'll get error but that's normal.
Then download v4 root tool and start it.
After that, restart and try to update supersu binaries.
It's possible that you'll need three or four times to succeed but it'll work.
It's working on Z2 KitKat and it'll work on Z1/Z1s/Z1c KK.
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk

yes towelroot does work, ive used the program myself, regards joe, god damm how meny root treads do we need, NUT and towelroot is the best way to go, so no need for anymore, ,concentrate on the locked bootloader not root ,

I think we have heard this a couple of times lately... thread closed

[Q] Root for BLU Studio D651-- 6.0 HD

I have read the other threads numerous times, and for the life of me can't get this phone rooted.
It is the D651 version and it's running Lollipop from an OTA update.
I tried rooting before allowing the update, but couldn't get that to work, so I decided to go ahead and update to lollipop thinking that would solve my problem
NOT!
I've tried KingoApp---FAILED
iRoot----FAILED, both phone version and computer version
Towelroot----FAILED
Does ANYONE have any suggestions?
I downloaded MTK Engineering, and went into MTK Settings/Log and Debugging/User2Root/Root
but that didn't seem to do anything either.....not sure why I even did that other than reading in one of the other threads to go into engineering mode and allow root.....I'm assuming that's what this means?
I am really getting frustrated by this...please, if anyone can offer any tips/tricks/or insight on what I am doing wrong, it would be greatly appreciated.....

Try Kingroot
First excuse my English but I'm using google , you need to download Aptoide ( which is an alternative app store ) from Aptoide you write browser and then install it , and looking for the KIGROOT installed application to appear clicking on the ' look at other stores " there will KINGROOT appear with an icon of lightning , is in Chinese , click on the icon and wait until the middle of root, then check with root checker , you then recommend to be root to delete the store of Aptoide.
Install a kind of SU called Kinguser , I install CWM or Philz , when I have you posting like . good Luck

jhashiv said:
First excuse my English but I'm using google , you need to download Aptoide ( which is an alternative app store ) from Aptoide you write browser and then install it , and looking for the KIGROOT installed application to appear clicking on the ' look at other stores " there will KINGROOT appear with an icon of lightning , is in Chinese , click on the icon and wait until the middle of root, then check with root checker , you then recommend to be root to delete the store of Aptoide.
Install a kind of SU called Kinguser , I install CWM or Philz , when I have you posting like . good Luck
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Kingroot doesn't seem to work on this device. I'm not OP.

blu community
totallybeachin said:
I have read the other threads numerous times, and for the life of me can't get this phone rooted.
It is the D651 version and it's running Lollipop from an OTA update.
I tried rooting before allowing the update, but couldn't get that to work, so I decided to go ahead and update to lollipop thinking that would solve my problem
NOT!
I've tried KingoApp---FAILED
iRoot----FAILED, both phone version and computer version
Towelroot----FAILED
Does ANYONE have any suggestions?
I downloaded MTK Engineering, and went into MTK Settings/Log and Debugging/User2Root/Root
but that didn't seem to do anything either.....not sure why I even did that other than reading in one of the other threads to go into engineering mode and allow root.....I'm assuming that's what this means?
I am really getting frustrated by this...please, if anyone can offer any tips/tricks/or insight on what I am doing wrong, it would be greatly appreciated.....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello Buddy i just got this phone and the 1st thing i did was update it because it was on kk know it is lolypop and i used kingo root method and workede like a charm. it also gave me kinguser and purify..

Yeah, I managed to get it to work also.
Then went so far as removing Kinguser and replaced it with SuperUser.
Caused a bunch of problems in doing so, but managed to get everything in working order......to an extent.
Now, no matter how many times I try, I can not unroot or return to factory settings.
Even wiping the phone and flashing stock/recovery doesn't seem to work.
I've been trying to 'wipe' the phone and return it to out of the box status several times but.....no joy.

I'm going on a huntch
Means this is mtek phone
Thinking back to moto g the xt we had to get a unlock code from Motorola and use the n send this extra long key by email to moto for exchange of an unlock code.
Anyone think maybe same rule might apply?? Just guessing cause I want to see this thing unlocked an going cause this audio is really weak on my end and the touch screen is the pits when typing its like 50 x then it types the letter

I noticed after I used king root everything I changed started to go back to the way it was n or disappeared.

Kingroot seemed to work

Seems to work only for awhile until you start trying to make heavy system changesit starts to bugger up. I got that same page its in my opinion a temporary exploit method.

[Q] android 4.4 dual sim contacts

Hello,
I have checked similar topics but did not find correct answers for me.
I would like advice what are my options if I want to save contacts on SIM cards by default. I'm not google fan, so please do not advice me to use that.
I have rooted Gigabyte Gsmart GX 2 with Xposed framework, removed all Google bloatware from my device (including play store and gmail).
Now I have only option to save contacts to phone only. Even when I do that I can't export them to sim cards, tried apps like SIM manager etc. but those apps just don't see my contact in phone.
I would like to save business contacts on sim card I got from my employer and easily return them with the SIM in case i quit.
And my personal contacts on my own SIM card.
Is there any app for that? Most apps are not for dual sim which is problem for me. Best solution would be dual sim dialer with possibility to save contacts directly to SIM cards. I would even pay for such an app
My old phone Prestigio 4055 with Xperia ROM from 4PDA with android 4.1 has no problem with this. Could I somehow remake android 4.1 apps to work on 4.4 ?
Also another thing which 4.4 lacks is security when connecting device to PC, it simply connects but my 4.1 device gives me 4 options how I want to connect it, until I choose one, my pc can't access it.
And I'm also looking for list of 4.4 system apps safe to remove, especially those cloud offering bloatware.
What other options do I have? Is it possible to downgrade to 4.1 android? I contacted support and they informed me, they are not planning to make lolipop for this phone. I know that in lolipop you can save those damn contacts on sim Is it possible to cook my own ROM that would meet these criteria? How difficult it would be?
Thanks in advance for positive answers

Puffy
That, that you described is what I did and result is a faulty rooting access. I dont know what else to do. Anybody? Ideas please??

Rooted but faulty.
Hello again.
In my desperation to get my phone properly rooted Im going to start over with my case. I'll explain it out in detail:
After reading many many threads about rooting my fierce2. I decided to give a chance to the longer method of rooting ( kingroot4.4, antutu, cpu benchmarck, geek benchmark, speedtest). After a few trays I got success!!!!!!!!!! (I tried kingroot and antutu only but after several trays I gave up). I was sooooo happy I got kingroot confirmation of root access!!!!!!!:laugh::silly::silly:.
But my happiness whent down the toilet as soon as I check with rootcheker . It said tha the root access wasnt right?????.
I'm very frustrated and annoyed. I cant use supersu or any other root tool to remove apps....
I tried unroot but wont work and everytime I install kingroot to root the phone again I cant because kingroot detects my phone as rooted but is not really....
Help please plase please. Here are the snapshots

Estoner said:
Hello again.
In my desperation to get my phone properly rooted Im going to start over with my case. I'll explain it out in detail:
After reading many many threads about rooting my fierce2. I decided to give a chance to the longer method of rooting ( kingroot4.4, antutu, cpu benchmarck, geek benchmark, speedtest). After a few trays I got success!!!!!!!!!! (I tried kingroot and antutu only but after several trays I gave up). I was sooooo happy I got kingroot confirmation of root access!!!!!!!:laugh::silly::silly:.
But my happiness whent down the toilet as soon as I check with rootcheker . It said tha the root access wasnt right?????.
I'm very frustrated and annoyed. I cant use supersu or any other root tool to remove apps....
I tried unroot but wont work and everytime I install kingroot to root the phone again I cant because kingroot detects my phone as rooted but is not really....
Help please plase please. Here are the snapshots
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
fiRST see your aap drawer if u find a super user icon there that means your phone is rooted..after finding it still you think that it is not rooted then first unroot it then download framaroot and install it..open and select super user then click boromir then restart your phone then check with root checker

Hi Prince
Prince19971234 said:
fiRST see your aap drawer if u find a super user icon there that means your phone is rooted..after finding it still you think that it is not rooted then first unroot it then download framaroot and install it..open and select super user then click boromir then restart your phone then check with root checker
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thaks for your help and prompted aswer. I found a super user app and a I guess it means it is rooted but all the rootcheck I have tried says it is not. I already tried framaroot and it doesnt work in this phone. I tried to unroot and It doesnt work eather. Snapshot

Estoner said:
Thaks for your help and prompted aswer. I found a super user app and a I guess it means it is rooted but all the rootcheck I have tried says it is not. I already tried framaroot and it doesnt work in this phone. I tried to unroot and It doesnt work eather. Snapshot
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
try some apps like titanium backup which need root access if are able to uninstall pre installed apps with the help of titanium back up then it is sure that your phone is rooted maybe root checkers are not able to detect or still u face a problem open that super user app go to its setting pannel scrool down you will find a option of full unroot use that to unroot it and then again try to root your phone

hmm
I have found it is not android 4.4.2 as u guys here claim that makes you unable to save contacts to sim card anymore...
Prestigio MultiPhone 5455 DUO is also running android 4.4.2 and there are 4 options when i click save new contact> sim1, sim2, phone, google account
I downloaded 5455 rom and my question is, which file i must transfer to my phone to have these options available in dumb GSmart GX2 ?

huh
nobody knows? what criteria must i meet? I get com.android.phone error when i transfer some files like telephony provider, dialer etc..
why is that? is it even possible to transfer android system files and apps between 2 phones with same android version but different manufacter?

Prince19971234 said:
fiRST see your aap drawer if u find a super user icon there that means your phone is rooted..after finding it still you think that it is not rooted then first unroot it then download framaroot and install it..open and select super user then click boromir then restart your phone then check with root checker
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Framaroot doesn't work on every device. Stop posting the method that you used for your device everywhere. Don't make posts for devices that you don't have unless you have links or evidence to backup what you are posting.