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I was able to unlock my boot loader at a friends house, but I don't have access to a computer so is their a way to complete the root without PC access
pojnej said:
I was able to unlock my boot loader at a friends house, but I don't have access to a computer so is their a way to complete the root without PC access
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Have you installed a custom recovery and flashed either SuperSU or SuperUser? If you haven't done that, then no.
polobunny said:
Have you installed a custom recovery and flashed either SuperSU or SuperUser? If you haven't done that, then no.
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No, I haven't. Guess I'll just wait to go to my friend's house and use his computer.
Thanks polobunny!
pojnej said:
No, I haven't. Guess I'll just wait to go to my friend's house and use his computer.
Thanks polobunny!
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These will be pretty much the last step when you need a computer. Once you have flashed a custom recovery using fastboot and flashed a superuser binary and app from within the custom recovery, you're rooted.
are the modaco's rooting method still viable ? I'm seeing people saying it not work.
and can we root without having to flash other recovery, just using the default one (fastboot).
Nope, no rooting methods without unlocking bootloader yet. Most reliable method is to use custom recovery to root, and also some other fastboot (which will need unlocked bootloader)
hemanthmahesh said:
Nope, no rooting methods without unlocking bootloader yet. Most reliable method is to use custom recovery to root, and also some other fastboot (which will need unlocked bootloader)
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root with unlocking bootloader is fine, my question is can we root without flashing other recovery (eg. cwm) ?
Recovery is not working in Moto g sometimes.. It's a known issue.. So better flash cwm to avoid bricking
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padhu1989 said:
Recovery is not working in Moto g sometimes.. It's a known issue.. So better flash cwm to avoid bricking
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oh thank you for the info, then I root with cwm :good:
Stock recovery is pretty useless now, I hardly have any idea what it can even be used for other than those ota updates. Do you not want to move away from stock recovery cause you might not install firmware updates? You can install alternate recovery just for rooting and revert back to stock if you really want to.
hemanthmahesh said:
Stock recovery is pretty useless now, I hardly have any idea what it can even be used for other than those ota updates. Do you not want to move away from stock recovery cause you might not install firmware updates? You can install alternate recovery just for rooting and revert back to stock if you really want to.
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I just being careful if not how to send warranty
Well, if you are unlocking the bootloader, you won't be able to claim warranty anyway.
hemanthmahesh said:
Well, if you are unlocking the bootloader, you won't be able to claim warranty anyway.
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oh yeah forgot about that, but what if after root, I lock back the bootloader ?
is the root still there ?
To lock bootloader you have flash your stock firmware, which in a way would be a complete reset, so no root left. Also, whatever you do after with the phone, once you request the unlock code from the moto website, they will consider your phone unlocked, hence no warranty. You can relock to try your luck and they just might not care if you are lucky.
Be very careful with locking bootloader though, locking your bootloader in a wrong way (wrong firmware, not flashing all files, downgrading) will create a big mess. In my opinion, stay away from locking bootloader!
hemanthmahesh said:
To lock bootloader you have flash your stock firmware, which in a way would be a complete reset, so no root left. Also, whatever you do after with the phone, once you request the unlock code from the moto website, they will consider your phone unlocked, hence no warranty. You can relock to try your luck and they just might not care if you are lucky.
Be very careful with locking bootloader though, locking your bootloader in a wrong way (wrong firmware, not flashing all files, downgrading) will create a big mess. In my opinion, stay away from locking bootloader!
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thank you man, btw can you help me with rooting by flashing cwm ?
You need working adb and fastboot drivers.
Download here:
http://www.mymotocast.com/download/MDM?platform=windows (drivers)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmSWh6NGJmSE1BUWc (minimal adb and fastboot files)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2563599 (cwm download)
Guide:
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47705438&postcount=6 (For unlocking bootloader)
2. After unlocking (which will be equal to a complete reset, no files left in your "sd card"), boot into fastboot mode again and use this command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.7-falcon.img (or whatever is the name of recovery image file)
or use this tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635706
You can also use that too to push supersu to sd card or manually place it. Reboot to recovery (adb reboot recovery) and flash that zip file.
hemanthmahesh said:
You need working adb and fastboot drivers.
Download here:
http://www.mymotocast.com/download/MDM?platform=windows (drivers)
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmSWh6NGJmSE1BUWc (minimal adb and fastboot files)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2563599 (cwm download)
Guide:
1. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47705438&postcount=6 (For unlocking bootloader)
2. After unlocking (which will be equal to a complete reset, no files left in your "sd card"), boot into fastboot mode again and use this command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.7-falcon.img (or whatever is the name of recovery image file)
or use this tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635706
You can also use that too to push supersu to sd card or manually place it. Reboot to recovery (adb reboot recovery) and flash that zip file.
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thanks man, seriously million of thanks
Hey guys. I have a Sony Xperia L C2105
Build Number: 15.3.A.1.17
I am really confused about how to start. Whether should I root the phone first or unlock the boot loader or install any cwm or whatever it is.
I need to know the whole process in detailed instruction that what steps should I do to upgrade my phone to KitKat. I know that it will void my warranty but its okay with me. :silly: Thank you. I will appreciate if someone help me with detailed step by step.
Mustafa Jafri said:
Hey guys. I have a Sony Xperia L C2105
Build Number: 15.3.A.1.17
I am really confused about how to start. Whether should I root the phone first or unlock the boot loader or install any cwm or whatever it is.
I need to know the whole process in detailed instruction that what steps should I do to upgrade my phone to KitKat. I know that it will void my warranty but its okay with me. :silly: Thank you. I will appreciate if someone help me with detailed step by step.
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1. root device use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/rootkit-xperia-l-15-3-1-17-1-click-root-t2591290
2. back up TA partition
3. unlock bootloader
4. flash CWM or TWRP
5. back up ur current ROM and ur done
mizukage said:
1. root device use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/rootkit-xperia-l-15-3-1-17-1-click-root-t2591290
2. back up TA partition
3. unlock bootloader
4. flash CWM or TWRP
5. back up ur current ROM and ur done
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Can you link me to a tutorial on how to flash CWM ? I am done till the bootloader
Mustafa Jafri said:
Can you link me to a tutorial on how to flash CWM ? I am done till the bootloader
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here u go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/orig-development/cwm-recovery-installer-t2589320
The above thread is for locked bootloaders only and you really can't install kitkat on a locked bootloader.
After unlocking your bootloader, you should download any kitkat rom and flash the kernel inside it.
Here are the steps :
1. Open the zip file you download. (The zip that contains the rom).
2. Copy the boot.img to the root folder of your adb installed directory. Like if your adb is at C:\adb then it should look like C:\adb\boot.img.
3.Power off your phone, press and hold the volume up key and connect the usb. A blue led should glow on your phone.
4.Right click on the empty space in the adb folder while holding down shift key. Then select 'Open command prompt here'.
5. You must have adb drivers installed properly. Now in the command prompt window, type fastboot flash boot boot.img.
6.If everything done as told, you will have a new kernel with recovery.
7.Now power on the phone and press volume down repeatedly when led glows.
You will enter recovery. Now you can flash zips.
abhi007.john said:
The above thread is for locked bootloaders only and you really can't install kitkat on a locked bootloader.
After unlocking your bootloader, you should download any kitkat rom and flash the kernel inside it.
Here are the steps :
1. Open the zip file you download. (The zip that contains the rom).
2. Copy the boot.img to the root folder of your adb installed directory. Like if your adb is at C:\adb then it should look like C:\adb\boot.img.
3.Power off your phone, press and hold the volume up key and connect the usb. A blue led should glow on your phone.
4.Right click on the empty space in the adb folder while holding down shift key. Then select 'Open command prompt here'.
5. You must have adb drivers installed properly. Now in the command prompt window, type fastboot flash boot boot.img.
6.If everything done as told, you will have a new kernel with recovery.
7.Now power on the phone and press volume down repeatedly when led glows.
You will enter recovery. Now you can flash zips.
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dude re-read his title, his only asking for the process on how to root, install CWM or TWRP, he never mentioned to customize his phone or install/flash custom ROM, for he is a noob.
mizukage said:
dude re-read his title, his only asking for the process on how to root, install CWM or TWRP, he never mentioned to customize his phone or install/flash custom ROM, for he is a noob.
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My friend I read the post too and not just the title. Nowhere it is mentioned that he ONLY wants to root or install CWM. He wants to try kitkat and did ask for step by step procedure. Please read the full post again if you want. I agree he's a noob thus asking how to start.
abhi007.john said:
My friend I read the post too and not just the title. Nowhere it is mentioned that he ONLY wants to root or install CWM. He wants to try kitkat and did ask for step by step procedure. Please read the full post again if you want. I agree he's a noob thus asking how to start.
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Yeah I want to try KitKat on my phone. But confused at this point. Right now I have unlocked bootloader so now should I install CWM recovery or just directly flash Kitkat ROM ? and I want to backup my Original firmware 4.2.2 also.
Mustafa Jafri said:
Yeah I want to try KitKat on my phone. But confused at this point. Right now I have unlocked bootloader so now should I install CWM recovery or just directly flash Kitkat ROM ? and I want to backup my Original firmware 4.2.2 also.
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You can find all kernel/recoveries and roms here, yet not updated..maybe..but it will help you..
Yes..I agreed with backup stock rom before proceed to kitkat..:good:
faizalotai said:
You can find all kernel/recoveries and roms here, yet not updated..maybe..but it will help you..
Yes..I agreed with backup stock rom before proceed to kitkat..:good:
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Post increasers^
You didn't helped me in any way. Read what I asked and then see your answer :/
Mustafa Jafri said:
Post increasers^
You didn't helped me in any way. Read what I asked and then see your answer :/
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LOL,see my post..
faizalotai said:
LOL,see my post..
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Bro I asked what should I do after unlocking bootloader. Whether should I install cwm recovery first or should I directly upgrade to kitkat.
Mustafa Jafri said:
Bro I asked what should I do after unlocking bootloader. Whether should I install cwm recovery first or should I directly upgrade to kitkat.
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In order to backup your stock JB 4.2.2,you'll need a recovery 1st and its come with JB's kernel..after that then you can go with kitkat by flashing boot.img inside kitkat roms via fastboot with flashtool..
You can see the method in mostly kitkat rom 1st page..
mizukage said:
1. root device use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-l/general/rootkit-xperia-l-15-3-1-17-1-click-root-t2591290
2. back up TA partition
3. unlock bootloader
4. flash CWM or TWRP
5. back up ur current ROM and ur done
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"flash CWM or TWRP"
Hi, What's the difference? What's changing?
Tx
Mustafa Jafri said:
Bro I asked what should I do after unlocking bootloader. Whether should I install cwm recovery first or should I directly upgrade to kitkat.
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How could you upgrade to kikat without flashing???
In order to flash you need recovery. I don't think the stock recovery allows flashing zips.
First root your device BEFORE unlocking your bootloader.
Then backup your TA Partition using DevShaft's tool.
After that unlock your bootloader. and flash any JB kernel. I would recommend Phantom v7. Then reboot your phone and enter recovery.
Backup your current rom
I hope you got the answer. In order to flash a rom (Kitkat in your case) you need recovery. And that is why you need to flash a custom kernel. Remember there's a difference b/w kernel and rom.
abhi007.john said:
How could you upgrade to kikat without flashing???
In order to flash you need recovery. I don't think the stock recovery allows flashing zips.
First root your device BEFORE unlocking your bootloader.
Then backup your TA Partition using DevShaft's tool.
After that unlock your bootloader. and flash any JB kernel. I would recommend Phantom v7. Then reboot your phone and enter recovery.
Backup your current rom
I hope you got the answer. In order to flash a rom (Kitkat in your case) you need recovery. And that is why you need to flash a custom kernel. Remember there's a difference b/w kernel and rom.
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Oh now I got it. These guys were confusing me. You made it clear. Thanks
Okay guys, I have unlocked bootloader and I have flashed Civic Kernel (Phantom Kernel and Thunder was not working for me I don't know why). So how should I backup my stock rom and how to flash custom rom I know how to go into cwm recovery.
There must be an option to backup.. Unfortunately I haven't used civic kernel so can't tell which recovery is it. Look for some option which says backup, or nandroid backup etc.
And if possible post screenshot.(or photo)
Okay I have backup the old one and now I am at Resurrections ROM. And it works perfect.
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I recently updated to the xnph05q update and my root access is loss. I can root it again ofcourse but my question is that do i have to unlock the bootloader again? Is there a way to check if my bootloader is still unlocked? I am asking this because then of course i have to go through a long procedure to back up all my data as ofcourse unlocking the bootloader is going to wipe my phone. Thanx in advance.
flameonfzn said:
I recently updated to the xnph05q update and my root access is loss. I can root it again ofcourse but my question is that do i have to unlock the bootloader again? Is there a way to check if my bootloader is still unlocked? I am asking this because then of course i have to go through a long procedure to back up all my data as ofcourse unlocking the bootloader is going to wipe my phone. Thanx in advance.
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Your boot loader won't be locked again. Can you access your custom recovery (TWRP/CWM etc)? If so you just need to flash a SuperSU zip to get root back. If you lost your custom recovery, you can just flash one again, although you will need to connect to a PC to do this.
If you've lost your custom recovery, just use a toolkit like the one below to install one. You can then reboot to recovery and flash a supersu zip (download one first from here http://download.chainfire.eu/212/SuperSU/). You won't loose any data.
Toolkit:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/oneplus-one-toolkit-manudroid19-gui-t2807418
Okay let me just check if i still have twrp and i'll get back at you. Thanks for replying so fast
gsmyth said:
Your boot loader won't be locked again. Can you access your custom recovery (TWRP/CWM etc)? If so you just need to flash a SuperSU zip to get root back. If you lost your custom recovery, you can just flash one again, although you will need to connect to a PC to do this
Toolkit:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/oneplus-one-toolkit-manudroid19-gui-t2807418
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Well TWRP was still there so i just flashed the supersu zip which was in my storage from previous installation. And there is root access again. Thanx a ton bro.
flameonfzn said:
Well TWRP was still there so i just flashed the supersu zip which was in my storage from previous installation. And there is root access again. Thanx a ton bro.
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Great no problem, nice and easy one! :highfive:
Hi guys, i was looking to make twrp for this device but couldn't do it because lack of knowledge. so i searched and found about CF-Auto-Root.
fortunately i was able to generate one for mia1. now we can root this device without any recovery.
Requirements -
1. unlocked boot loader. :cyclops:
2. this Zip
3.adb debugging should be enabled
How to -
1. put your phone in fastboot mode by volume down + power key.
2. connect to pc, ( make sure adb debugging is enabled)
2. extract above zip anywhere in your desktop and run root.bat file.
wait for some time, when it boots up you should have root access . although you won't see any su app. tried with solid explorer and was able to edit build.prop. without any issues. enjoy
so with this we get root access, a question about unlocked bootloader, does A1 already unlocked bootloader since begining or we have to request it from Xiaomi or Google to get that?
hope with this we can use substratum on stock Android
card-us said:
so with this we get root access, a question about unlocked bootloader, does A1 already unlocked bootloader since begining or we have to request it from Xiaomi or Google to get that?
hope with this we can use substratum on stock Android
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No, it doesn't come unlocked, but you can unlock by either ---
1. requesting xiaomi for unlock code.
or
2. By using command " fastboot oem unlock" in fastboot mode.
i used 2nd method to unlock, it's just like unlocking a nexus phone.
Screenshot proof please Kratus
Can u upload or attach few screenshots of the root access working... Root checker or anything
Screenshots?
Well done!
Were you able to install any root apps SuperSU or Magisk? Post some screen shots if you can
See the proff guys...
Thanks
ravinder0003 said:
See the proff guys...
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Were you able to install Magisk? BTW did you lose all data when you unlocked the bootloader?
Ex-Hunter said:
Were you able to install Magisk? BTW did you lose all data when you unlocked the bootloader?
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Nothing to worry about... Xiaomi doesn't wipe data while unlocking...
Just extract the zip... Get the boot.img and flash it using fastboot...
If you are too lazy then run root.bat
Awesome News... Trying it.. i just want to enable nav bar
kraatus90 said:
Hi guys, i was looking to make twrp for this device but couldn't do it because lack of knowledge. so i searched and found about CF-Auto-Root.
fortunately i was able to generate one for mia1. now we can root this device without any recovery.
Requirements -
1. unlocked boot loader. :cyclops:
2. this Zip
3.adb debugging should be enabled
How to -
1. put your phone in fastboot mode by volume down + power key.
2. connect to pc, ( make sure adb debugging is enabled)
2. extract above zip anywhere in your desktop and run root.bat file.
wait for some time, when it boots up you should have root access . although you won't see any su app. tried with solid explorer and was able to edit build.prop. without any issues. enjoy
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Oh my gosh! I can thank you forever!
any option to remove the unlocked bootloader screen/logo?
ravinder0003 said:
Nothing to worry about... Xiaomi doesn't wipe data while unlocking...
Just extract the zip... Get the boot.img and flash it using fastboot...
If you are too lazy then run root.bat
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I should have read this sooner. I run root.bat twice.. it did not work.. my partner had to take the laptop to school since it's needed for teaching.. now i'm left with nothing.. unrooted, frustrated, aggreviated.. i should have flashed it manually.. i'm wanna cry. ????
@ravinder0003 Thanks. it working using root.bat. flashboot boot boot.img didn't seem to work for me. Any ideas? Did you get Magisk working?
Hey , can't we get separate device thread for MiA1 ?
THANK YOU Developers... U guys rock!!!!
melmarPH said:
I should have read this sooner. I run root.bat twice.. it did not work.. my partner had to take the laptop to school since it's needed for teaching.. now i'm left with nothing.. unrooted, frustrated, aggreviated.. i should have flashed it manually.. i'm wanna cry.
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It should work. You must have missed something. Did you have the right driver installed?
fastboot flash boot failed and root.bat suceeded but my phone does not get rooted checked by root checker.
Hakim Farouk said:
It should work. You must have missed something. Did you have the right driver installed?
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I know I have to right driver installed.. I have been flashing with fastboot since Redmi Note 3 Pro.. root.bat runs properly.. I did it twice but for some reason, I'm not getting root..
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Desire 1007 said:
fastboot flash boot failed and root.bat suceeded but my phone does not get rooted checked by root checker.
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Same here.. though I haven't tried manually flashing boot.img..
Didn't work for me!
Super SU failed!
Es explorer failed!