I want to root the phone but keep the stock CM 11s and the stock recovery so OTAs continue to work. fastboot boot recovery.img doesn't seem to work any more and the towel root vulnerability is fixed in CM. Suggestions?
thats not the right fastboot command to flash a new recovery, but you dont need a different recovery to root.
The Jack of Clubs said:
thats not the right fastboot command to flash a new recovery, but you dont need a different recovery to root.
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Can the OPO be rooted from stock recovery?
I've not seen the stock recovery yet, but does it have CWM functions in it?
donalgodon said:
Can the OPO be rooted from stock recovery?
I've not seen the stock recovery yet, but does it have CWM functions in it?
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no. but thats if you choose the recovery root method. root consists of two parts, a su binary that gives normal users full device write control, and a superuser app that allows android apps to use the su binary. when you use recovery to root, it just flashes these two files to the system partition and you have root. its a failsafe method, but requires you to use a custom recovery that lets you flash whatever you want to the phone. since ota updates use the stock recovery to update, if you replace the stock recovery you cant install ota updates. there are other methods that use fastboot and adb usb debugging exploits to copy the root binary to system, but i havent looked into what works. i planned to do that after i get my oneplus.
i used cf-auto-root on my brothers nexus 5. it keeps stock recovery in place, and uses fastboot to root. ota updates still work after that. however you loose root everytime you update because it wipes and flashes a new system partition. not that big a deal, you just reroot after updates. it would do that whether or not you were to replace recovery. the only way around that is to use a prerooted rom that would include root in the system image. cyanogenmod has their own superuser app thats just not included in this rom so they can get google certification. i imagine they have some way to get it installed easily.
I just did the fastboot boot recovery.img and flashed SuperSU fine...
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after updating my note pro SM-P901, any root file does not working. when ever trying to root al time my device is bricked. then I have to flash again the stock rom. after flashing stock I am able to root my SM-P901 but when I am trying to update first then I am totally unable to root.
is there any way to root SM-P901 latest firmware?
ornobohornish said:
after updating my note pro SM-P901, any root file does not working. when ever trying to root al time my device is bricked. then I have to flash again the stock rom. after flashing stock I am able to root my SM-P901 but when I am trying to update first then I am totally unable to root.
is there any way to root SM-P901 latest firmware?
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How are you trying to root? the best way is to flash root again is by using TWRP. Good luck. :fingers-crossed: The TWRP thread has methods on how to do this.
ColBill said:
How are you trying to root? the best way is to flash root again is by using TWRP. Good luck. :fingers-crossed: The TWRP thread has methods on how to do this.
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I have also tried to installed TWRP for SM-P901 after update. but no TWRP does work on it. Though I could able to flash TWRP recovery from here https://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/v1awifi/ but after installation when I tried to enter twrp mode nothing happen. and only enter the stock recovery mode but naver able to enter the twrp mode!
my firmware version is: K0T49H.P901XXUANC4
help!
I have read a lot about rooting prior to the new firmware. But I just got a new Sprint S5 yesterday, and it comes with firmware NK4 (4.4.4) I tried to odin flash the firmware from NE5 (from June 2014), and that boot me into a boot loop. So i had to Flash back to the NK4 (Nov.2014). This phone has NEVER been rooted. there is NO recovery flashed either.
Are there any suggestions or walkthroughs?
Here are the firmwares available from Sprint.
2014 November = NK4
2014 June = NE5
2014 April = ND2
2014 April = NCB
CF Autoroot works but will trip the Knox counter. If you do not care about that then that is the easiest way to go. There is a walkthrough here.
Towelroot was an option on the earlier firmware (kernel) and would not trip Knox. There are ways to use Towelroot if you are on the latest kernel but it requires flashing to old kernel using Odin, running towelroot, and reloading the current kernel. There is a thread on this process here somewhere but I don't have a link. I used CF Autoroot and tripped knox the day I bought my S5.
m20120 said:
CF Autoroot works but will trip the Knox counter. If you do not care about that then that is the easiest way to go. There is a walkthrough here.
Towelroot was an option on the earlier firmware (kernel) and would not trip Knox. There are ways to use Towelroot if you are on the latest kernel but it requires flashing to old kernel using Odin, running towelroot, and reloading the current kernel. There is a thread on this process here somewhere but I don't have a link. I used CF Autoroot and tripped knox the day I bought my S5.
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I also forgot to mention that cf autoroot just boots be up to the Sprint boot up, and then hangs!!! So cf root doesnt seem to be an option on 4.4.4 NK4.
Yeah.....after NK4, you can almost forget Towelroot. There is a method in Q&A but doesn't seem 100% for some that I've spoken with. It takes a delicate hand and will probably only work on certain phones. And although CF-AutoRoot should work, you're gonna trip Knox no matter what. You may as well trip through Odin with PhilZ Recovery or the latest TWRP. Then flash the SuperSU.zip like the old ways of the S3.
And I know every Sprint store is different, but most reps know that we are root our phones.
Towel root will work, here are the steps and the kernels you will need.
1. Download and install towel root, but do not run.
2. Use odin to install NE5 kernel below, remember to unzip it first.
3. Boot phone and just hit ok or close to all the errors that will pop up because you have the wrong kernel installed.
4. Run towel root.
5. Use odin to install the NK4 kernel below.
6. After reboot, download supersu from the play store, then udpate binaries, answer yes to the disable knox prompt.
7. Profit!!! Use Galaxy Tools to unlock hotspot, or xposed framework and Wanum to customize phone.
What's the difference between the firmware and kernels?
Stuck
i tried using cf auto root with odin (i dont care about warranty)
cant get phone to boot past trying to auto boot into recovery
RECOVERY BOOTING....
RECOVERY IS NOT SEADROID ENFORCING
Set Warranty Bit : recovery
at this point i would be happy just to get it to boot
You need to flash the kernel that matches your baseband, you can find the tar and flashable versions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57469564
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dewrust said:
i tried using cf auto root with odin (i dont care about warranty)
cant get phone to boot past trying to auto boot into recovery
RECOVERY BOOTING....
RECOVERY IS NOT SEADROID ENFORCING
Set Warranty Bit : recovery
at this point i would be happy just to get it to boot
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My baseband is nk4
xSpaceGhost said:
What's the difference between the firmware and kernels?
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Firmware is the modem, kernel, etc. Not what you need to use towel root. All you need is the kernel to get towel root to work. If you flash the whole firmware you won't get towel root to work and your phone may not even boot.
banccalif said:
You need to flash the kernel that matches your baseband, you can find the tar and flashable versions here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57469564
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dewrust said:
i tried using cf auto root with odin (i dont care about warranty)
cant get phone to boot past trying to auto boot into recovery
RECOVERY BOOTING....
RECOVERY IS NOT SEADROID ENFORCING
Set Warranty Bit : recovery
at this point i would be happy just to get it to boot
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First i put supersu as a zip on my sd card, thenI had to install custom recovery through odin and then installed supersu via recovery and this worked fine.
Can you post the super SU file. I did the same method but had to install supersu from the playstore.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23427715
Here's the link to chainfires stable version. In the OP scroll done to the link for the zip file under the play store versions
I am on nk4 (4.4.4) firmware and baseband. I rooted using this method. 1. Went to download mode and unchceck auto reboot and time. 2. Odin flash 6.26.6 philz recovery. 3. Then unplugged and entered recovery (made a backup) 4. Copied superSU to phone. 5. Rooted and rebooted. 6. Rebooted and installed superSU and disabled Knox. Check with root checker. (Happy face)
glad it worked.
jpgranger said:
Yeah.....after NK4, you can almost forget Towelroot. There is a method in Q&A but doesn't seem 100% for some that I've spoken with. It takes a delicate hand and will probably only work on certain phones. And although CF-AutoRoot should work, you're gonna trip Knox no matter what. You may as well trip through Odin with PhilZ Recovery or the latest TWRP. Then flash the SuperSU.zip like the old ways of the S3.
And I know every Sprint store is different, but most reps know that we are root our phones.
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I think I have one of these phones. Just got it on the 17th and was on NK4. Just tried towelroot after using ODIN to NE5, with and without string 1337 0 1 7380 4 0, and couldn't make it rain. At this point all I want is to be able to tether the phone. I guess I am eventually going to trip knox so why wait?
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I think I have one of these phones. Just got it on the 17th and was on NK4. Just tried towelroot after using ODIN to NE5, with and without string 1337 0 1 7380 4 0, and couldn't make it rain. At this point all I want is to be able to tether the phone. I guess I am eventually going to trip knox so why wait?
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You should be able to use the galaxy tools app to get tethering, not sure if it requires root or not. If that doesn't work and you don't care about trippin knox you can re-download ne5 and follow these steps below to get root & custom recovery
1. flash ne5 full tar with odin
2. download towel root, install and run to gain root (Make it rain)
3. Install supersu from play store
4. Install flashify from play store, grant root access
5. Download recovery IMG (Make sure it's IMG and not tar or zip) twrp here >> http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/klte
6. Open flashify for root users and select recovery image, navigate to twrp or philz custom recovery you downloaded and flash within the app
7. Open supersu and follow steps to update binaries, phone will boot to recovery and complete the update then reboot automatically
8. Enjoy your rooted device
Then you can either flash a Hotspot mod compatible with your baseband or switch to custom rom that has it enabled natively like MOAR ROM
Can't I just use auto chainfire to root and recovery from Nk4?
The only reason I was looking at a custom rom would be battery life, but wow the S5 is destroying my S4 on battery. Still might give MOAR rom a go if Lollipop isn't being pushed out by Sprint anytime soon.
Can't I just use auto chainfire to root and recovery from Nk4?<br />
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The only reason I was looking at a custom rom would be battery life, but wow the S5 is destroying my S4 on battery. Still might give MOAR rom a go if Lollipop isn't being pushed out by Sprint anytime soon.<br/>
See post 14 above those steps work and then use galaxy tools for hot spot. Worked great for me. Chainfires c.f. root did not work
banccalif said:
1. flash ne5 full tar with odin
2. download towel root, install and run to gain root (Make it rain)
3. Install supersu from play store
4. Install flashify from play store, grant root access
5. Download recovery IMG (Make sure it's IMG and not tar or zip) twrp here >> http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/klte
6. Open flashify for root users and select recovery image, navigate to twrp or philz custom recovery you downloaded and flash within the app
7. Open supersu and follow steps to update binaries, phone will boot to recovery and complete the update then reboot automatically
8. Enjoy your rooted device
Then you can either flash a Hotspot mod compatible with your baseband or switch to custom rom that has it enabled natively like MOAR ROM
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Ended up using the oneclick NE5 from here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787760, knox says 0x0. Made it rain, still 0x0. And then odin 3.09 for philz recovery, still 0x0. As soon as I went into recovery it triggered 0x1 but not before. In case anyone new to the phone, like myself, cares what step triggers knox.
Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
Virgin Mobile
SM-G360P G360PVPU2AOH1
I have found a way to root this version of the device. Easy as pie.
1. Factory Reset your device.
2. After reboot, Power OFF device.
3. Boot into Download Mode
HOLD VOL ( - ) & POWER & HOME BUTTON
RELEASE HOME BUTTON when letters appear
PRESS VOL (+ ) to ACCEPT TERMS
4. Flash the CF-AUTO-ROOT.tar.md5 using the ODIN that is provided.
5. Reboot and let CF do it's thing (my device restarted maybe 3x)
When phone finally boots, you should be fully ROOTED. I updated SU, and installed a few Apps that require ROOT and everything is smooth. No Force Close, nothing.
Odin + CF-Auto-ROot:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/86y6nzbhms9fr7q/CF-Auto-Root.rar
If you need to completely reflash your device the 1GB+ file for ODIN is available.
Google is your friend.
Is there a working Custom Recovery for these? I believe the recovery is the same across all the variants,
here is one from the G360PVPU2AOH1 SM-G360P Model:
Recovery (stock)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/u44h4d02ss73w41/recovery.img
Boot Image (stock)
http://www.mediafire.com/download/3rdapre7dr4ia8r/boot.img
Hope this helps someone, I am attempting a TWRP 2.8.0.1 build for this, although I am not sure I know what I am doing.
these helped me a LOT but unfortunately i no longer have the files and my phone is currently a bit bricked du to some unrelated stuff, could you please update these links? email me if you do [email protected]
I used the s820l straight talk twrp 2.8.7....you can search developer Ardwill...my apologies i forgot the ending 2 numbers on his name....but search root deodex rom for your sm-g360p prevaile lte/ core and he has as have i on two prevail ltes booted thru odinbthe straight talk 820 s twrp port..flashes precompiled apos as well as zips to improve performance and even su....the rom has being rooted has a problem updating from settings but with twrp you can systemless root....pm me for both twrp and cfautoroot file...they are linked to my drive actually ....https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9Nvxp8BpgclellYTmtEMnd1ZzQ/view?usp=drive_web...thats twrp found working by Ardwill all credits go to him as i never would of had a custom recovery....and cfautoroot is universal ...dwnld the file named after coreprime....thats the only coreprime that actually flash...possibly since the twrp will not format data.....ive done all i can to give my way of having twrp and root...both phones still work and never looped...twrp only needs root after its flashed...but ask Ardwill or better yet look up his thread on his stock deodexed and prerooted rom...i run it on my cracked one and its just fine ...but i only used twrp then cf autoroot after i flashed recovery via odin and accepted latest update....so props to chainfire for his cfautoroot working across all versions of this non existent variant of the Sm-g360p. Always perform a wipe via twrp before flashing ne thing..dalvick and cache only tho....have fun doing all the exploits that kitkat 4.4.4 has ....latest uodate past smg360pvpaoj2 will not flash xposed nor can you update firnware...so i woudnt run the stock basemodel past apj2 since all you get is a securiry patch update..also i believe twrp will format if you do it properly...i made the mistake not the dev who was ballsy enough to flash a twrp buikt fir a diffrent carrier.
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my bootloader isnt unlocked so i dont think i can flash twrp, i just installed the cf autoroot you posted last time and i cant find any other root for this device that actually works so if you could get that file for me that would rock
If ur root already theres no point
....i mean its not logical...what other root are u talking of?? Like a swich from supersu to another superuser.....i just ask
1. So u dont trash ur phones internals
2. What roots better than cf auto?? It comes with superuser.apk
3. One clicks are netorious for unreliability...why there are tools to clean them up anx install chainfires su binary over them...not vice versa for a reason...and Ardwills roms are prerooted with chainfire su...so u might wanna 4get about another root or w.e u were gettin ay
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If i have a different software version....... is that a problem? (Dont laugh me noob)
I was avoiding to use those 1click rooters (kingroot) to do it manually, but trying this mode doesnt work: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684210
Other way is just flashing a custom recovery and then use magisk there or the old Su + busybox (which in my case is not valid since I cannot unlock the OEM).
So the only option left is use a 1click root app like Kingroot ? Or Im missing something ?
Is posible to after use kingroot use some way to install a custom recovery via APP so later I can wipe all device (so I remove all kingroot) and use the custom recovery to flash magisk/busybox+su ?
In case someone it helps, the phone is a Asus zenfone go (x014d)
If the bootloader is locked, you can't install a custom recovery
thanks for your answer