Okay, first off, I am new to all of this unlocking and rooting business.
I have a HTC One M8S (emphasis on the S !!) and I am trying to get it rooted.
So far, I have managed to unlock the phone but simply cannot root it and I have now looked at and tried many methods. I feel reasonably sure that I have NOT been able to flash recovery software successfully although I have been told that efforts were a success and for some reason, my phone remains s-on and I am unable to change it to s-off ( I'm not certain of the importance but it seems necessary ). SDK and adb stuff has all been installed.
Every video I see is for the M8 (note - NOT the S version) and videos are always at least a year old. Is there anyone who can provide up to date instructions and help on how I can root this phone ? So far, it seems impossible to do.
Once again, I will emphasise that this is the S version of the phone and does not have the option to turn the Fastboot option on or off in the power section.
Many thanks.
Hello,
Thanks for using XDA Assist.
Refer this link to Unlock Bootloader and Root your device [M8QL_UL] Custom Recovery / RUU / Root - HTC One M8S.
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Many thanks for this, I now know it can be done. However, as a newbie to this, I need comprehensive instruction so I can do this cleanly. Any thoughts ?
noelw1969 said:
Many thanks for this, I now know it can be done. However, as a newbie to this, I need comprehensive instruction so I can do this cleanly. Any thoughts ?
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You can seek help in the thread.
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Hi guys. Is it hard to root the A510. I don'twant to install a custom ROM, just get root access to run stuff like Chainfire and have a little more control over GPU/CPU performance.
How long will it take? Can some one post me directions or a link?
Thanks!
Is it so hard to look at the whopping 8 topics here?
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Randomwalker said:
Is it so hard to look at the whopping 8 topics here?
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To be honest, there's not much. Even them, I'm a noob at this stuff. So I would've thought a little more hand.
There is a rooting guide and a program that will root your tablet, all within these 8 threads...
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There are many discussions about this topic.
Ok wait. So once I root, can I then update OS OTA. Will root be broken?
Its not hard at all, and while you surf xda in general, notice that there is the website part of xda with many good articles about the rooting process and its pro's and cons.
Theres a risk with any tinkering under the hood, but the guides a mostly quite accurate at what to do and its requirements for the process, but you, and solely you are responsible for doing it.
Another detail you have to obey to a certain extend is the posting of requests for advices in general, is that you ask in the appropriate section, eg. Questions and Answers, and the other sub threads like accessories, developement, and so on.
But dont mind too much about your first initial misplaced questions, and the subsequent grunty answers, unless you do it repeatedly that is. We all started as noobs, but follow posting rules as your first lesson.
And for your last question; No, you cant be sure of anything working as it did before you rooted, and further, flashed CWM, removed stock apps, setting up tweaks and mods etc etc.
OTA's is often depending on stock recovery, so nope, root can be lost easily, or the OTA execution might not be successfull at all.
Omnius
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himmatsj said:
Hi guys. Is it hard to root the A510. I don'twant to install a custom ROM, just get root access to run stuff like Chainfire and have a little more control over GPU/CPU performance.
How long will it take? Can some one post me directions or a link?
Thanks!
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1. Rooting does not automatically give you the ability to control GPU/CPU
2. What from Chainfire do you want to install?
3. The above stuff is not "noobish", ie. if you want to do such things you really need to know what you are doing - so better first read a bit more about root
4. When you root, depending on the method you choose, be careful with any update and better, do not do any FOTA update. It might cause the root not to work after FOTA (on A510 you use an exploit to be able to root which may be fixed in newer releases), or even brick you device (see simoneser's update here)
Regards,
Nika.
Ok, another thing. Which is harder and longer process...root or flash custom ROM?
Also, if I root, is it possible to stay with stock ROM? All I want is root access. Or with rooting must I got custom?\
Additionally, whats the difference between root and bootloader unlock? If I want to use things like CHainfire and Titanium backup, is unlocking bootloader enough?
PS: I will really appreciate if I can get a link (I have been trying to find) where the whole root process for this specific device is shown. I saw the XDA thread but didnt understand much.
Daknen
himmatsj said:
Ok, another thing. Which is harder and longer process...root or flash custom ROM?
Also, if I root, is it possible to stay with stock ROM? All I want is root access. Or with rooting must I got custom?\
Additionally, whats the difference between root and bootloader unlock? If I want to use things like CHainfire and Titanium backup, is unlocking bootloader enough?
PS: I will really appreciate if I can get a link (I have been trying to find) where the whole root process for this specific device is shown. I saw the XDA thread but didnt understand much.
Daknen
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Root is entry level. It is usually more difficult to flash a custom ROM as you will also need an unlocked bootloader (which the A510 already has I think), and a custom recovery.
Root, in popular Windows terms, is simply getting administrator rights on your current PC.
Unlocking the bootloader, is like having the BIOS password as well.
If you need Chainfire and TB, bootloader unlocking will do nothing for you. You need root.
To get root, I believe A100's Mempodroid exploit works for the A510: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25036001&postcount=93
Ok i struggle with rooting devices if there wasn't a easy mode tool my kindle Fire first gen wouldn't be rooted. Only way i found on the forums to root a AT&T HTC One X with 318 firmware OS 4.1.1, Linux was needed. I'm not looking to put another rom on it if i lose HDMI output reason being i want to root is to use ARunchained so my phone works with my app radio 3 atm its a unsupported device and the pioneer app doesn't work with my phone only mirrors to the radio leaving me to hold my phone as i drive to control stuff (i have ibolt dock but the radio doesn't see it when on the dock). Anyway is there a windows route of rooting my device and a tutorial?
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Ok i struggle with rooting devices if there wasn't a easy mode tool my kindle Fire first gen wouldn't be rooted. Only way i found on the forums to root a AT&T HTC One X with 318 firmware OS 4.1.1, Linux was needed. I'm not looking to put another rom on it if i lose HDMI output reason being i want to root is to use ARunchained so my phone works with my app radio 3 atm its a unsupported device and the pioneer app doesn't work with my phone only mirrors to the radio leaving me to hold my phone as i drive to control stuff (i have ibolt dock but the radio doesn't see it when on the dock). Anyway is there a windows route of rooting my device and a tutorial?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952038
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672284
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470972
Have fun. The latter tool needs vista or windows 7, But is the best tool I've used.
Thanks
tjhooker73 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952038
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672284
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470972
Have fun. The latter tool needs vista or windows 7, But is the best tool I've used.
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The last of the 3 worked (thank you ) but now i still need to root, these tools/methods were supposed to root but far as i got was bootloader unlocked and even says that on fastboot screen tampered/unlocked.
Is there any simple root method i can do? my clockwerk recovery won't run says i need root access so i know its not rooted even superuser app says binaries are out of date but errors out on updating in either recovery mode or plain install. Any advice?
Darthdiddy said:
The last of the 3 worked (thank you ) but now i still need to root, these tools/methods were supposed to root but far as i got was bootloader unlocked and even says that on fastboot screen tampered/unlocked.
Is there any simple root method i can do? my clockwerk recovery won't run says i need root access so i know its not rooted even superuser app says binaries are out of date but errors out on updating in either recovery mode or plain install. Any advice?
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If you have TWRP/CWM Then just flash superSU 1.65.zip but the tools should give root. (You probably need to flash a Rooted ROM)
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If you have TWRP/CWM Then just flash superSU 1.65.zip but the tools should give root. (You probably need to flash a Rooted ROM)
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it said it laid the TWRP/CWM and su zips on the device and sends reboot command but instead of going in to recovery or fastboot mode it bricks to where i have to disconnect the usb cable and hold the power button for a minute before it boots back up. so i can't get into clockwerk to flash anything
lol i'm almost there atleast my loader is unlocked
Never mind i got it tyvm
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Never mind i got it tyvm
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In future please post questions or troubleshooting threads in the q&a section, not sure why this was posted here.
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In future please post questions or troubleshooting threads in the q&a section, not sure why this was posted here.
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Because these forums are sloppy to navigate and too many threads every thing is buried, makes things hard to find.
See screenshot, how is that sloppy to navigate? The sub-forums within our device forum are clearly titled.
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See screenshot, how is that sloppy to navigate? The sub-forums within our device forum are clearly titled.
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Agreed. Come on man, how is this forum hard to navigate? Of the clearly labelled forum sections, you thought "Themes and Apps" would be the appropriate place? Really???
Its clear you need to research and learn a lot more before you should do any more fiddling with your device. Asking for a "simple method" such as a toolkit or one-click is no replacement for proper learning and understanding. Such methods can get you in a lot of trouble; as they enable you enough to do major damage, but don't give you the skills or knowledge to fix it.
Most resources needed for this phone can be found here (Sticky at top of General, and linked in the rollup at top of Development): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
Start reading.
I have a phone with a tiny market (SGHITECH EX-SG001), and there are no available rooting softwares/guides around. I've been trying to find different methods to root it, and most methods I've found seem to require root access already (eg editing the boot.img file), or use a toolkit of some sort.
I understand that the bootloader is unlocked, and the kernel is insecure. It uses an ARMv7 processor, running 4.4.2, and does not have any custom recoveries that I can use. Will be using the su binaries and supersu apk from chainfire. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thank you!
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I have a phone with a tiny market (SGHITECH EX-SG001), and there are no available rooting softwares/guides around. I've been trying to find different methods to root it, and most methods I've found seem to require root access already (eg editing the boot.img file), or use a toolkit of some sort.
I understand that the bootloader is unlocked, and the kernel is insecure. It uses an ARMv7 processor, running 4.4.2, and does not have any custom recoveries that I can use. Will be using the su binaries and supersu apk from chainfire. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thank you!
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Hello, and welcome to XDA!
You are right, I don't see any custom recoveries for your phone. In fact, you seem to be the first to ask about this device. So you will have to use a toolkit.
Here is a good start:
http://www.xda-developers.com/root/
I would recommend documenting your progress in a new thread in the following forum:
> General discussion > Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking
...this way, your fellow users can find you, and hey, they might have some wisdom to share. Please note, you will have to be registered for an XDA account before posting there.
Hope this helps, and good luck!
Thanks! I tried the toolkits there already, except for kingroot which I have my reservations about because of some concerns raised in the thread. Is there any manual way to root without using any toolkit?
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Thanks! I tried the toolkits there already, except for kingroot which I have my reservations about because of some concerns raised in the thread. Is there any manual way to root without using any toolkit?
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Hello again,
Some toolkits (like SafeRoot) are scripts run from the PC end, which can be analysed at every step. I wouldn't mess with any of the steps, except make sure SuperSU (or at least some superuser app) was there as a gatekeeper. It just allows for a sort of quality control in the end.
In the end, rooting methods are now complicated enough that it is easier to push them out by a script. So manual ways are a lost art.
Hope this helps.
I tried everything to root my SM-N30F UD. I'm very new to rooting and it all seems extremely complex. Every tutorial I followed wasn't nearly specific enough and left out vital details. In light of all this, my device seems useless. I've tried whey root process imaginable. I just want my phone to be functional again if at all possible. I tried to restore it with Odin, but it keeps failing. I'm lost.
Can anyone give me a VERY DETAILED step by step (How To) walkthrough including the superfluous details that most people probably wouldn't need?
Thanks in advance.
Jeremy
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I tried everything to root my SM-N30F UD. I'm very new to rooting and it all seems extremely complex. Every tutorial I followed wasn't nearly specific enough and left out vital details. In light of all this, my device seems useless. I've tried whey root process imaginable. I just want my phone to be functional again if at all possible. I tried to restore it with Odin, but it keeps failing. I'm lost.
Can anyone give me a VERY DETAILED step by step (How To) walkthrough including the superfluous details that most people probably wouldn't need?
Thanks in advance.
Jeremy
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Hi,
Kindly register yourself at XDA post which you can query in http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-7/help
Experts there may be able to help you
so like the title states, i'm trying to flash twrp and get root. i've tried idk how many different methods and i'm hitting a brick wall. bootloader is unlocked, recowvery is giving me an error before closing itself, not doing anything. verified device is recognized by adb.
also tried flashing recovery using flashboot, but obviously that doesn't work on a20. i'm open to suggestions as i would really like to have a custom recovery
i could flash a rooted .kdz/.tot but i have yet to find one that is a20 or higher.
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so like the title states, i'm trying to flash twrp and get root. i've tried idk how many different methods and i'm hitting a brick wall. bootloader is unlocked, recowvery is giving me an error before closing itself, not doing anything. verified device is recognized by adb.
also tried flashing recovery using flashboot, but obviously that doesn't work on a20. i'm open to suggestions as i would really like to have a custom recovery
i could flash a rooted .kdz/.tot but i have yet to find one that is a20 or higher.
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BUMP. please help me, someone. if i could at least get root going i'd be happy.
ZOMGITSABEAR said:
so like the title states, i'm trying to flash twrp and get root. i've tried idk how many different methods and i'm hitting a brick wall. bootloader is unlocked, recowvery is giving me an error before closing itself, not doing anything. verified device is recognized by adb.
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Sorry, to hear that it didn't work for you. In my experience, this has to be related to not following the instructions to the point. I was also stuck myself initially, only to find out later that I missed something in the instruction. Give us more detail, otherwise no one can help you. Which firmware version are you on? Which method are you trying? Is it an automated script or manual. IMO, the manual method works best, and easier to troubleshoot.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/h918-recowvery-unlock-v20-root-shell-t3490594
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Sorry, to hear that it didn't work for you. In my experience, this has to be related to not following the instructions to the point. I was also stuck myself initially, only to find out later that I missed something in the instruction. Give us more detail, otherwise no one can help you. Which firmware version are you on? Which method are you trying? Is it an automated script or manual. IMO, the manual method works best, and easier to troubleshoot.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/h918-recowvery-unlock-v20-root-shell-t3490594
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can you help me over discord or something? i'd GREATLY appreciate it and i'll love you forever
ZOMGITSABEAR said:
can you help me over discord or something? i'd GREATLY appreciate it and i'll love you forever
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Didn't really understand your question! What seems to be the issue?
for anyone having trouble rooting 20a, i tried this guide and FINALLY have my phone running twrp and root working fine.
http://www.droidviews.com/install-twrp-recovery-and-root-lg-g5-on-android-nougat/
for anyone having trouble rooting 20a, i tried this guide and FINALLY have my phone running twrp and root working fine.
http://www.droidviews.com/install-twrp-recovery-and-root-lg-g5-on-android-nougat/
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for anyone having trouble rooting 20a, i tried this guide and FINALLY have my phone running twrp and root working fine.
http://www.droidviews.com/install-twrp-recovery-and-root-lg-g5-on-android-nougat/
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If this worked, good for you.
But I don't think it should work. Last time I checked, the very fastboot flash command is disabled in LG G5. Recowvery is supposed to be the only way.
BTW, I don't trust root and unlock methods outside of xda. There are lots of clickbait articles, which has the potential to brick your device.
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If this worked, good for you.
I don't trust root and unlock methods outside of xda. There are lots of clickbait articles, which has the potential to brick your device.
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THIS!!!!
Other root methods and apps that root and all that stuff are just BEGGING for your phone to be destroyed. I used a KingRoot solution once on an old phone that no XDA certified method still worked on....it rooted it just fine. But all the added junk it installed as system files with highly restrictive permissions that made them impossible to remove essentially made the device unusable. This was an old phone I was just using for an experiment anyway so no loss. But it illustrates why any root methods not found on XDA are highly risky.
I mean, sometimes a questionable root method gets posted on XDA too. But it's usually debunked as a bad idea within a day or two. (Sometimes within an hour) So you can read about real world experience with that method on a specific device and know if you should avoid it or not.
And there are other Android developer sites like XDA that can give good root options and solutions, as well as good advice for a phone in general. I'm not suggesting that anything outside of XDA is crap. If you find a good root solution on another website that has a reputable history and you trust it, great.! But never google "Root my phone" and try the first option that pops up on some sketchy Chinese / Russian / Martian website.
Were you on updated nougat version and rolled back to v20a using lgup?