I just went from an older than dirt LG optimus slider (android 2.3.5...hence older than dirt!...But I still miss the slide out keyboard! ) to an LG K3, running Android 6.0.1. I'd like to root it so I can remove some of the bloatware, and to get Link2SD running so I can move stuff to the SD card. However, Kingroot shows "No exploit available." and there isn't a TWRP recovery for it yet either. Anyone got any ideas as to how to root this thing? I've tried kingroot, oneclickroot, and even poot (which made me giggle like a 5 year old, once I found a clean version anyway.) to no avail.
Still searching for some hope.. so far very very little.. ran all the app root which all fail dramatically.
I have went on offensive trying to find a version of twrp that is also a negative.. any seniors want to give us some light?
Well, since there are at least three threads concerning this phone, maybe someone will give us a hand in one of them! I actually have a spare one with a shattered but still functional (due to the skinomi holding it together!) screen that I'd be willing to let someone use for research purposes.
I am in the same boat about this phone. I currently have about 8 of them for Perk and Check points and I would love to be able to root for them. I can make a small donation ($50) to whoever can get a root developed to this device so I can do my own will with it. Very serious about my offer =) Subscribed!
I can offer a small donation as well ($25). I have the Virgin Mobile version of the K3, if that makes a difference. I'm not too tech-oriented, so the easier the root method is to follow, the better
unclevername said:
I can offer a small donation as well ($25). I have the Virgin Mobile version of the K3, if that makes a difference. I'm not too tech-oriented, so the easier the root method is to follow, the better
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I've managed a temporary root using a rather unorthodox method of two different one-click root utilities. Currently working on getting the SuperSU binaries to stick to achieve a permanent root. I'll keep you all updated.....
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MotoJunkie01 said:
I've managed a temporary root using a rather unorthodox method of two different one-click root utilities. Currently working on getting the SuperSU binaries to stick to achieve a permanent root. I'll keep you all updated.....
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Excellent, thanks!
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Excellent, thanks!
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Achieved full root using iRoot, the Windows PC version. Still trying to inject the Super SU binaries.
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Ok, give me some instructions with the super user so I can do some of the things I want to do and if it works out you got paypal money
MotoJunkie01 said:
Achieved full root using iRoot, the Windows PC version. Still trying to inject the Super SU binaries.
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Please let us know when you've completed it. I'll gladly send you a donation when the instructions are up. Thanks again for taking the time to tinker with it.
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Please let us know when you've completed it. I'll gladly send you a donation when the instructions are up. Thanks again for taking the time to tinker with it.
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I will definitely do that. Just today I finally achieved full root on my LG Tribute 2. The LG K3 has proven to be tough. I have full root via iRoot, but have yet to replace the iRoot binaries with SuperSU binaries.
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MotoJunkie01 said:
I will definitely do that. Just today I finally achieved full root on my LG Tribute 2. The LG K3 has proven to be tough. I have full root via iRoot, but have yet to replace the iRoot binaries with SuperSU binaries.
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So if you simply want root, I can instruct you on that. My definition of a "true" full root, however, is when @Chainfire's SuperSU binaries are injected.
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MotoJunkie01 said:
I will definitely do that. Just today I finally achieved full root on my LG Tribute 2. The LG K3 has proven to be tough. I have full root via iRoot, but have yet to replace the iRoot binaries with SuperSU binaries.
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So if you simply want root, I can instruct you on that. My definition of a "true" full root, however, is when @Chainfire's SuperSU binaries are injected.
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I'll get some links and files together and post some instructions by this evening. This method will at least get you super user access to /system
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MotoJunkie01 said:
I will definitely do that. Just today I finally achieved full root on my LG Tribute 2. The LG K3 has proven to be tough. I have full root via iRoot, but have yet to replace the iRoot binaries with SuperSU binaries.
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So if you simply want root, I can instruct you on that. My definition of a "true" full root, however, is when @Chainfire's SuperSU binaries are injected.
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I'll get some links and files together and post some instructions by this evening. This method will at least get you super user access to /system
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I'm not sure if I need the SuperSU binaries or not. I'm looking to both remove manufacturer-installed bloatware and to install link2sd so that I can use the SD card. I've read a little bit about custom recoveries and I don't think I want to go down that road.
The two previous phones that I had - the LG Tribute and the LG Optimus - were fine once I rooted them and removed stuff and then installed link2sd. I liked the fact that I had more control over the phone, but I didn't feel the need to install any custom recovery. I remember the root process for the other two phones did include installing SuperSu, but I don't know if that is required for what I want to do.
Thanks!
Sure. The root that I've achieved will give you full root privilege over the /system partition. You can debloat, deodex, edit build.prop, install BusyBox, etc etc. As we speak I'm putting together a brief tutorial on rooting the LG K3, with links to needed files.
Guide - Rooting the LG K3
Disclaimer: As with any rooting procedure, you are doing this at your own risk. I am not responsible for bricked or inoperable devices. However, I will provide support in the event of such a travesty.
1. On your Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 PC or laptop, download and install the LG United Driver v4.1.1 from this link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByS9qDHT607jTVFBbVEwUi1vVjg/view?usp=drivesdk
2. On your LG K3, go to SETTINGS, ABOUT PHONE, and find BUILD NUMBER. Tap approximately 8 times until DEVELOPER OPTIONS is enabled.
3. Enable USB DEBUGGING and OEM UNLOCKING.
4. On your PC or laptop, download and install the latest iRoot version for Windows from this link:
http://www.iroot.com
5. Connect your LG K3 to your PC or laptop using a proper micro USB syncing cable.
6. Launch iRoot on your PC or laptop and ensure your phone is connected as a media device.
7. Follow any on-screen prompts that may appear on your device's screen during the process.
8. Your device may reboot one or more times during the process. This is normal.
9. Upon completion, iRoot should indicate that your device is rooted and a super user app will be installed on your device. If the procedure fails, simply try again. It will achieve root.
MotoJunkie01 said:
Guide - Rooting the LG K3
Disclaimer: As with any rooting procedure, you are doing this at your own risk. I am not responsible for bricked or inoperable devices. However, I will provide support in the event of such a travesty.
1. On your Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 PC or laptop, download and install the LG United Driver v4.1.1 from this link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByS9qDHT607jTVFBbVEwUi1vVjg/view?usp=drivesdk
2. On your LG K3, go to SETTINGS, ABOUT PHONE, and find BUILD NUMBER. Tap approximately 8 times until DEVELOPER OPTIONS is enabled.
3. Enable USB DEBUGGING and OEM UNLOCKING.
4. On your PC or laptop, download and install iRoot from this link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByS9qDHT607jUXN2YkVxZVdkclE/view?usp=drivesdk
5. Connect your LG K3 to your PC or laptop using a proper micro USB syncing cable.
6. Launch iRoot on your PC or laptop and ensure your phone is connected as a media device.
7. Follow any on-screen prompts that may appear on your device's screen during the process.
8. Your device may reboot one or more times during the process. This is normal.
9. Upon completion, iRoot should indicate that your device is rooted and a super user app will be installed on your device. If the procedure fails, simply try again. It will achieve root.
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This is great. I'm going to try it out a little later today. I'll let you know how it goes, and I'll post any questions I have along the way. Thank you.
unclevername said:
This is great. I'm going to try it out a little later today. I'll let you know how it goes, and I'll post any questions I have along the way. Thank you.
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Please do. I always like to see input and experiences posted.
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Please do. I always like to see input and experiences posted.
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MotoJunkie, I installed the LG United drivers to my PC using the link you provided. I then downloaded iRoot and when I tried to install it I received this message:
"The program can't start because libaapt.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix the problem."
It went on to list these other dll's as missing: Common.dll, PhoneManageru.dll, and DuiLib_u.dll.
A Google search turned up the possibility of a virus or corruption as the culprit, among other things, so I'm running some scans now. Any thoughts?
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MotoJunkie, I installed the LG United drivers to my PC using the link you provided. I then downloaded iRoot and when I tried to install it I received this message:
"The program can't start because libaapt.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix the problem."
It went on to list these other dll's as missing: Common.dll, PhoneManageru.dll, and DuiLib_u.dll.
A Google search turned up the possibility of a virus or corruption as the culprit, among other things, so I'm running some scans now. Any thoughts?
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Go to the iRoot official website and download the most recent version of iRoot. Install it from your download. It is very possible that the file I provided is devoid of the required .dll files for installation. I will correct that in my post. Thank you for pointing it out.
SO far, I have tried this on one of the 8 phones I have. I have restarted, rebooted, basically followed the steps in order. Downloaded new direct from the iroot - i have had 8 attempts, nothing, all i Get is root failed. Does it matter if it's a Boost Mobile device prepaid?
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SO far, I have tried this on one of the 8 phones I have. I have restarted, rebooted, basically followed the steps in order. Downloaded new direct from the iroot - i have had 8 attempts, nothing, all i Get is root failed. Does it matter if it's a Boost Mobile device prepaid?
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It is possible that there is a difference, possibly in the firmware build, or in some type of carrier specific protected or encrypted partition. To clarify I used this exact method on a LGLS450 Virgin Mobile branded. The method worked first time. You should perhaps try Kingoroot, the PC version. Also, RootGenius and KingRoot, PC versions, have proven effective in the past on some of these budget LG devices. Please keep me posted on your progress.
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I need a nuub way to root a pantech breakout running 2.3.3 gingerbread.
not rootable
sorry to inform you but the breakout is 100% unrootable
It's not impossible.... it's just no one has worked on it yet. There is some promising results with the zergroot/DoomLord root kit. No one has officially posted they've broken their Pantech Breakout with it yet.
Anyone willing to try it and post back???
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sorry to inform you but the breakout is 100% unrootable
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False =D
We have root!!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289857&page=3
I'm now running a pantech breakout rooted. It's beautiful having all the clutter and crap apps gone ^.^
What apps did you remove? Did you use Titanium or Root Explorer? I used root explorer and removed the obvious ones, but i wanted to make sure i didn't miss anything.
doesnt work anymore
stops with this error:
[-] Hellions with BLUE flames !
(and then after that, will not let the device connect anymore
wb6vpm said:
doesnt work anymore
stops with this error:
[-] Hellions with BLUE flames !
(and then after that, will not let the device connect anymore
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Stopped working after the update. Checkout the Pantech Forum on Android Forums for a different root method. There is also a rooted ROM available there too
Thats a shame as you can get them for fairly cheap on craigslist
If anyone is trying still...
I just used the all in one root from android forums and it seems to not work at first. Even with fastboot drivers installed it kept hanging in fastboot for me. You have to use "fastboot continue" then it boots again normal...
Even at that unless you know to run a check root app you may think its pointless but its rooted if the script completed and tells you success.
Device not found problem
I'm trying to root my Pantech Breakout, and I'm running into a problem where the rooting program can't find my device. For example, in SuperOneClick, it will kill the ADB server, try and start it again, and give the message "daemon not running, starting it now on port 5...". It says "daemon started successfully", but that's as far as it gets. I've tried reinstalling drivers and restarting, with no success.
Pantech Breakout is Rootable using King Root
willcaff said:
sorry to inform you but the breakout is 100% unrootable
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Pantech Breakout is root able using King Root simply download the one for your computer and then plug in your phone the software will do the rest. The application that goes on your phone will not root your device. Does anyone know how to add Verizon backup assistant back onto the phone. I was deleting all the original bloatware from Verizon but after i did a factory reset it said i needed backup assistant. Help please anyone??????? Any questions about King Root just ask.
I've had sone sucess with badiu root. However after I root I can't get supersu to allow root access to apps. And when I reboot my phone into recovery mode and scroll down to where it says rooted, it says it has been rooted but I still can't get any access to delete all the bloatware.... HELP
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Your trippin!
willcaff said:
sorry to inform you but the breakout is 100% unrootable
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:crying::crying::crying:
sorry to inform you but the breakout is 100% rootable with Baidu Easy Root from 1mobile market. Not the crap new version from the Baidu webpage. Rooted my Breakout in less than 5minutes where everythingvincluding kingroot & towelroot failed miserabley. U obviously didn't check your facts because your posting fiction dude. It took me probably all of about an hour of trial and error before I tried the 1mobile markets version of Baidu with 100% success with full root .....your all welcome-----LePeRcoN530
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willcaff said:
sorry to inform you but the breakout is 100% unrootable
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m.barnett28 said:
I've had sone sucess with badiu root. However after I root I can't get supersu to allow root access to apps. And when I reboot my phone into recovery mode and scroll down to where it says rooted, it says it has been rooted but I still can't get any access to delete all the bloatware.... HELP
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That's because the breakout firmware is too old and not comparable with supersu.....u have to use the older superuser instead. Install and run the superuser update fixer along with it & boom-------Moneyshot!!! Lol once again
......ur all welcome
LePeRcoN530
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Added note: stericson busybox is also not compatable.....u have to use Jrummy b-box
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Added note #2:
To install Recovery with no hassle, download either the twrp or cwm version & flash with the Nexus Root Toolkit. Faster and less hassle with more working options than the suggested "one click root & Recovery tool for pantech breakout" that was apparently designed for the device. The pantech tool kit is dodgey, unreliable, moody and finicky in comparison. Nexus toolkit is no questions asked install
Couldn't find any threads of a successful root method for this device so I figured I'd try a few and found one that works flawlessly.
Instructions:
1. Search Google for "[APP][ROOT] Android 4.1.2 Rooting Universal Method" and click on the first result (this is my first thread so I can't post links, sorry for the inconvenience).
Follow this rooting method and verify root access with Root Checker once finished.
2. Next, go to the PlayStore and download the SuperUser and Titanium Backup apps.
3. Open the new SuperUser app (you'll notice that the installed SuperUser app isn't in English). Click "Allow" on the pop-up, then proceed to update the binary (this switches the link from the Asian SuperUser app to The English one)
4. Then, go into Titanium Backup and delete the previously installed SuperUser app (1.-something, it's picture of a shield).
5. Now you have a rooted Alcatel One Touch Evolve 5020T. Enjoy!!!
Any news on CWM Recovery for this phone?
D1358531 said:
Any news on CWM Recovery for this phone?
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I'm only familiar with the ROMs and CWM for the Sidekick 4G (because it was running Froyo). I'm keeping the stock ROM on the Alcatel for now. Jelly Bean is such a big improvement from Froyo and Gingerbread, I have no issues with it so far. As far as compatibility I'd wait a bit for someone to develop a working ROM for this phone since the soft keys and the Android menus were customized a bit by Alcatel, but if you feel like being a pioneer, go ahead. :good:
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I'm only familiar with the ROMs and CWM for the Sidekick 4G (because it was running Froyo). I'm keeping the stock ROM on the Alcatel for now. Jelly Bean is such a big improvement from Froyo and Gingerbread, I have no issues with it so far. As far as compatibility I'd wait a bit for someone to develop a working ROM for this phone since the soft keys and the Android menus were customized a bit by Alcatel, but if you feel like being a pioneer, go ahead. :good:
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I'm not messing with this thing! lol I was just curious about the recovery and how to do a nandroid backup. Thanks!
DrummerBoy420 said:
Couldn't find any threads of a successful root method for this device so I figured I'd try a few and found one that works flawlessly.
Instructions:
1. Search Google for "[APP][ROOT] Android 4.1.2 Rooting Universal Method" and click on the first result (this is my first thread so I can't post links, sorry for the inconvenience).
Follow this rooting method and verify root access with Root Checker once finished.
2. Next, go to the PlayStore and download the SuperUser and Titanium Backup apps.
3. Open the new SuperUser app (you'll notice that the installed SuperUser app isn't in English). Click "Allow" on the pop-up, then proceed to update the binary (this switches the link from the Asian SuperUser app to The English one)
4. Then, go into Titanium Backup and delete the previously installed SuperUser app (1.-something, it's picture of a shield).
5. Now you have a rooted Alcatel One Touch Evolve 5020T. Enjoy!!!
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Thanks worked great for me
Can I suggest people just use the Kingo app to root? It appears to be the exact same program, but in English and doesn't put a Chinese SU app on your phone. I noticed slowdowns and odd behavior when using the method in the OP but have not noticed the same when using Kingo. I would link to a thread, but I don't want to hijack this one.
hooah212002 said:
Can I suggest people just use the Kingo app to root? It appears to be the exact same program, but in English and doesn't put a Chinese SU app on your phone. I noticed slowdowns and odd behavior when using the method in the OP but have not noticed the same when using Kingo. I would link to a thread, but I don't want to hijack this one.
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Could you PM the link for me? I'd like to try it!
The Kingo app worked just fine! Thanks!
Alcatel One Touch 5020T
are there any roms available for Alcatel One Touch 5020T?
Kingo
I can also confirm the Kingo Root method was the quickest root method for rooting my Alcatel 5020t. Thank you.
richprofit said:
I can also confirm the Kingo Root method was the quickest root method for rooting my Alcatel 5020t. Thank you.
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Kango didnt recognize my devide. i download and install drivers too. any solution??
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hooah212002 said:
Can I suggest people just use the Kingo app to root? It appears to be the exact same program, but in English and doesn't put a Chinese SU app on your phone. I noticed slowdowns and odd behavior when using the method in the OP but have not noticed the same when using Kingo. I would link to a thread, but I don't want to hijack this one.
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Hi can you pm me a good link?:good:
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same, on win 8? strange because KINGO is what i used on my LG G2
Thank you very much.
help noobie
i had recently tried to intall chainfire 3d on my alcatel one touch evolve 5020n and it has bricked the phone. i can get it to power on but it doesnt progress past the onetouch logo. i can boot into recovery but it does no good to do the 2 wipe options listed. can anyone please help me.
tomaserojas said:
i had recently tried to intall chahttp:/instructions.alcatelonetouch.com/global-en/upgradeSoftwareinfire 3d on my alcatel one touch evolve 5020n and it has bricked the phone. i can get it to power on but it doesnt progress past the onetouch logo. i can boot into recovery but it does no good to do the 2 wipe options listed. can anyone please help me.
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Go to Alcatels website and download one touch upgrade software. Just Google it.
I did the same thing and thought i borked my phone. Just follow the instructions to "upgrade" the software
and it will reflash the phones firmware.
I you can get a boot splash your phone can be brought back.
The roms are under a different model name search google for roms in the alcatel one touch pop line and many will work
did u know
hooah212002 said:
Can I suggest people just use the Kingo app to root? It appears to be the exact same program, but in English and doesn't put a Chinese SU app on your phone. I noticed slowdowns and odd behavior when using the method in the OP but have not noticed the same when using Kingo. I would link to a thread, but I don't want to hijack this one.
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Kingo had been deemed malicious I heard....supposedly steals private data
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516942
This is where I read it
Mine is 4.1.2 5020t will this root method work ?
Thanks for replying.
The asian worked
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Kango didnt recognize my devide. i download and install drivers too. any solution??
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I tried Kango initially, as it has worked on other Alcatels for me. But not on the 5020T, at least for me. The Asian root worked fine, and I thought it to be somewhat interesting.
I used the towelroot app to root my 5020T. Then I installed SuperSU. Works like a charm.
EDIT: Fixed wrong Link.
Hi,
I just got the HP Slate 21 and naturally I'm looking for a way to root it
I found a way to unlock it (I wrote a post about it here)
But anything else that I tried to root it - failed.
I tried the TN7 and the shield way (with the fastboot boot img) - the slate immediately reboots to android and ignores the image. I tried SRSroot - not working at all.
It seems that HP is back-porting security patches from 4.3 and 4.4 back to their Android 4.2.2, so no matter what I do to root, it simply fails.
Any suggestion how can I root it? (it's based on Tegra 4).
hetzbh said:
Hi,
I just got the HP Slate 21 and naturally I'm looking for a way to root it
I found a way to unlock it (I wrote a post about it here)
But anything else that I tried to root it - failed.
I tried the TN7 and the shield way (with the fastboot boot img) - the slate immediately reboots to android and ignores the image. I tried SRSroot - not working at all.
It seems that HP is back-porting security patches from 4.3 and 4.4 back to their Android 4.2.2, so no matter what I do to root, it simply fails.
Any suggestion how can I root it? (it's based on Tegra 4).
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Hi... I also wanted to know.
But I gave the slate to a family member and it isn't mine anymore. :angel:
I also experiment to get root access.
I can succesfully get ADB access to the device.
I read your blog. The only thing i didn't do is that i didn't use the command "fastboot oem unlock"
I didn't heard before of this option to unlock your device... and i'm still learning more and understanding about android devices how they exactly work and how it is secured the recovery image and how it is stored blablablablabla
I used the software in this forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092349
But didn't unlock the bootloader.
If I did. Maybe than with that chinees software from http://www.shuame.com/ you can succesfully root the slate?
Or am I totally wrong here?
I'm unable to test anymore because as I wrote, I don't have the slate 21 anymore.
Also I want to know where you can download the official ROM builds? They aren't @ HP support site.
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Also I tried VROOT program with no luck as described here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2422353
and here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47446354&highlight=vroot#post47446354
The Slate 7 is based on Android 4.1.x and it's using a different chipset. The Slate-21 is using Tegra-4.
Also, it seems that HP rewrote the bootloader.
Last - this is HP, do you really think that they'll give any option to download the original ROM?
hetzbh said:
The Slate 7 is based on Android 4.1.x and it's using a different chipset. The Slate-21 is using Tegra-4.
Also, it seems that HP rewrote the bootloader.
Last - this is HP, do you really think that they'll give any option to download the original ROM?
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For slate 7 I found
It's on HP support site.
I'm unable to post de hyperlink, because i didn't reach my 10 post quota...
The Recovery Rom should be inside isn't it?
[edit]As describe in the 3th line of this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2422353 post you can download an update for the slate 7. Which fully restore your tablet, which is quite the same as an orginal rom isn't it?[/edit]
http://seasonofcode.com/posts/how-r...planation-of-the-android-rooting-process.html
I just read this article about routing.
1+1=2 for me
If you can unlock the bootloader it isn, t so hard anymore to unlock this HP slate 21 as i understand.
Just mount system map en change ro.secure ??
You cannot change the ro.secure unless your device is rooted, which still I didn't manage to root yet
hetzbh said:
You cannot change the ro.secure unless your device is rooted, which still I didn't manage to root yet
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Room mate just got one of these, wanted me to root it. Jokes on him it seems...
hetzbh said:
Hi,
I just got the HP Slate 21 and naturally I'm looking for a way to root it
I found a way to unlock it (I wrote a post about it *censored url* )
But anything else that I tried to root it - failed.
Any suggestion how can I root it? (it's based on Tegra 4).
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Happy happy, joy, joy!
I managed to root my slate 21 using this recipe: *censored url* whiteboard.ping.se/Android/Rooting
(Unfortunately this forum tries very hard to insult me by disallowing urls and spamming me with retarded captchas )
Unfortunately, the part with the fastboot command simply ignores the boot image and it doesn't upload it so it's just rebooting to the standard android desktop. Did you upgrade your firmware since the time you purchased it? Which version of firmware do you have?
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hetzbh said:
Unfortunately, the part with the fastboot command simply ignores the boot image and it doesn't upload it so it's just rebooting to the standard android desktop. Did you upgrade your firmware since the time you purchased it? Which version of firmware do you have?
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Oh, indeed, I had the same problem. So I flashed it instead (with fastboot flash:raw) and then it worked.
I did upgrade the firmware to the latest version. Can't say the exact version as I am currently not at home.
HTH
Could you post the exact command you used?
also, could you upload the image somewhere?
Thanks
Hi Guys,
i have the same situation: i want to modify the official rom downloaded from the HP Support site.
The rom i downloaded is like a normal rom, i can install it from the bootloader, but as soon as i modify it and resign it with a test key i can not install it
my aim is simple, i want to remove some apps and add my homescreen app, and use this device in my company as a full screen browser/html display
where do you suggest to start? unlocking it is enough, and than i can install my signed rom? (BTW the link suggested is broken...)
or find a way to root it?
thanks in advance
Thanks xdaca for the info.
In order to use the method xdaca mentioned in his reply, you'll need the restore image. You can download it here:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?cc=us&lc=en&softwareitem=ob-127666-1
Please note, the download speed is slow, so use your favorite download accelerator
hetzbh said:
Could you post the exact command you used?
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Code:
fastboot flash:raw boot zImage insecure_initramfs.cpio.gz
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Also worth mentioning is that after editing default.prop you can better immediately skip to the section 'It didn't work?!' and follow instructions there.
Then after packing the root filesystem, you can skip compiling the boot image because the above mentioned fastboot command will do that for you before flashing it.
so basically mkbootimg is not needed, right?
hetzbh said:
so basically mkbootimg is not needed, right?
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Indeed.
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Oh, and installing Superuser didn't work well for me. I installed SuperSU instead using the same method.
Well,
I just tried...
I have a root now, but the ID is weird one:
uid=0(root) gid=0(root) groups=1003(graphics),1004(input),1007(log),1009(mount),1011(adb),1015(sdcard_rw),1028(sdcard_r),3001(net_bt_admin),3002(net_bt),3003(inet),3006(net_bw_stats)
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Worse, I tried to install SuperSu from the Play store, installation works but then it says it needs an update and the update fails, so while I can get su on adb shell, none of the apps that requires root work
here is my su binary looks:
# ls -l /system/bin/su
-rwsr-sr-x root root 380532 2014-01-21 23:54 su
ls -l /system/xbin/su
-rwsr-sr-x root root 380532 2014-01-21 23:50 su
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Suggestions? I'll be more then happy to hear.
hetzbh said:
Well,
I just tried...
I have a root now, but the ID is weird one:
Worse, I tried to install SuperSu from the Play store, installation works but then it says it needs an update and the update fails, so while I can get su on adb shell, none of the apps that requires root work
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Yes, I had the same issue with SuperUser's su binary. That's why I said it didn't work out for me.
You are nearly there
Here is what you can do:
Go to chainfire's site and download UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.89.zip
Extract arm/su from it.
Now replace /system/bin/su on the slate with this binary and make sure it has the right permissions (chown/chgrp/chmod like before if needed)
Remove /system/app/SuperUser.apk
Reboot and rerun SuperSU.
Enjoy full control over your slate.
Sent from my Slate 21 using XDA Premium HD app
Yeah, I managed to run it but somehow when I did su - my adb stuck. reboot seems to solve the issue
This thing should be scripted. I don't mind writing a shell script to do that (with credits to you, of course). Anyone here want to write something in Batch for the Windows users?
On to the next stage - recovery mode. I tried already flashing recovery (CWM) from my Transformer TF701, guess what - nice blank screen. If you manage to replace the crappy recovery with CWM or TWRP, don't be shy to tell us
Thanks a lot for your help.
hetzbh said:
On to the next stage - recovery mode. I tried already flashing recovery (CWM) from my Transformer TF701, guess what - nice blank screen. If you manage to replace the crappy recovery with CWM or TWRP, don't be shy to tell us
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I just learned the hard way that the hp recovery sucks beyond belief. Even the Xposed Disabler can not be used with it. I think I am going the matrix way (whiteboard.ping.se/Android/Debian) as that will double as an alternative recovery.
Hi,
I seem to be having an unusual problem with my phone (Lenovo A850). I bought it on ebay and it seems to have a lot of Aware and popups. I decided to root it and install another ROM as I thought that would resolve the issue. The problem is I can't find a guide that I'm sure will work.
Firstly my phone's base band doesn't mention if it is a CN or ROW model so I'm struggling to know what ROM's I can use to upgrade. All it says is Baseband Version A850.V13, 2013/09/06 17:49 Build number A850_S203_140208.
I have tried to flash CWM and TWRP recovery to the phone 4 times now but it will not boot to recovery. I have tried both CN and ROW images from various links on this site as well as on Google using mobile uncle tools. Mobile Uncle tool finishes recovery update and asks to reboot into recvovery, then stays on Lenovo splash screen for about a minute and then shuts down. I can then boot it up normally by pressing the power button.
I have attached the build.prop file, I will appreciate some help with this. I would like to know what ROM will be compatible and where I can download it from.
Thank you very much.
Exact phone my friend. SJROM.CN
For the time being, just play with Xposed framework. The kernel sucks so hard you need a PC to flash anything in that except rooting.
This was sent from my Lenovo A850 via XDA mobile app.
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jzuma said:
I decided to root it and install another ROM as I thought that would resolve the issue
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For rooting,
Dig up Google and find Framaroot (root without PC), select Boromir (supposedly for MTK), and choose your desired superuser
(About 4 months before this method works, do it with your own risk.)
For solving the ad issue,
First try to find what app that causes the problem, then find an app freezer.
This was sent from my fully-Xposed-modded Lenovo A850 stock ROM rooted via XDA mobile app.
irfanadli97 said:
Exact phone my friend. SJROM.CN
For the time being, just play with Xposed framework. The kernel sucks so hard you need a PC to flash anything in that except rooting.
This was sent from my Lenovo A850 via XDA mobile app.
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For rooting,
Dig up Google and find Framaroot (root without PC), select Boromir (supposedly for MTK), and choose your desired superuser
(About 4 months before this method works, do it with your own risk.)
For solving the ad issue,
First try to find what app that causes the problem, then find an app freezer.
This was sent from my fully-Xposed-modded Lenovo A850 stock ROM rooted via XDA mobile app.
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same with my problem here...i got SJROM.CN too... now im trying to install this rom
A850_ROW_S127_140303.7z
from this Dev http://www.needrom.com/download/feb-2014-s203-flashtool-ready/
hope it will be ok. then i will root and try install recovery again!
This was sent from my fully-Xposed-SuperComputer-Linux-Ubuntu_LTS via Chromium!
I have same problem like you.. I want to install recovery but no one compatible. I rooted xposed and damaged "Things like contact won't open" this Lenovo A850 (same as you). I asked Shesil Tech (Youtube) but he not sure if it is work or not. I want to reinstall firmware but not sure which one firmware.. Tell me if it works and I will try. Thanks
So AT&T and LG released a new update to 21r two days ago. Has anyone gotten it yet, and if so, are you able to root it?
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So AT&T and LG released a new update to 21r two days ago. Has anyone gotten it yet, and if so, are you able to root it?
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I have the same question. According to the release notes for 21r, the purpose was to update security. It appears that this is the stagefright patch.
EDIT: Appears to still be rootable.
There have been a number of security issues of a magnitude that require patches. Whether rooting is a primary reason is debatable but based on the small % that root I doubt it is a major concern.
aybarrap1 said:
I have the same question. According to the release notes for 21r, the purpose was to update security. I hate to think that AT&T might have intentionally worked to prevent rooting and Bump'd. Would not surprise me. AT&T has strangely been releasing a lot of updates over the last 6 months or so which is very unlike them. I have to wonder if they have not been working to prevent rooting as rooting has become harder and harder.
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That's literally the only reason why I'm still on 20f, and usually I would just update my phone right away to get the security. I just wanted to know if it's possible
autosurgeon said:
There have been a number of security issues of a magnitude that require patches. Whether rooting is a primary reason is debatable but based on the small % that root I doubt it is a major concern.
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I see your point.
21r has made. Usb debugging and usb tethering permanently greyed out. Have not been able to root. Yet.
Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk
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False alarm. McAfee had phone locked down. Got usb debug. Haven't tried rooting yet.
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The short answer is: yes, it is rootable.
The long answer: It took me many hours to wipe and update my phone. I had to try the factory reset a few times for it to finally work (I got stuck at "stage 2"), it was almost two hours waiting for the updates to download, and then I had to try the one-click root script a few times, but finally I have 21R with SuperSU on my phone. Yay. Also, the Zimperium stagefright detector says that my phone is no longer vulnerable. Yay.
pigrew said:
The short answer is: yes, it is rootable.
The long answer: It took me many hours to wipe and update my phone. I had to try the factory reset a few times for it to finally work (I got stuck at "stage 2"), it was almost two hours waiting for the updates to download, and then I had to try the one-click root script a few times, but finally I have 21R with SuperSU on my phone. Yay. Also, the Zimperium stagefright detector says that my phone is no longer vulnerable. Yay.
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Hopefully it works for me, cause people said root worked for them on 21q, but it never worked for me
pigrew said:
The short answer is: yes, it is rootable.
The long answer: It took me many hours to wipe and update my phone. I had to try the factory reset a few times for it to finally work (I got stuck at "stage 2"), it was almost two hours waiting for the updates to download, and then I had to try the one-click root script a few times, but finally I have 21R with SuperSU on my phone. Yay. Also, the Zimperium stagefright detector says that my phone is no longer vulnerable. Yay.
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Looks like I will go through the long process of unrooting now. Been avoiding the OTAs since lollipop update because of the hassle of having to unroot. I am glad to see that AT&T actually worked quickly with LG on patching stagefright. Being able to root again was a main concern.
UPDATE: Thus far, after backing up all my data and apps (I use both LGs backup and TiBu to do batch backups), I have downgraded to stock unroot, and it took 3 OTAs (21f, 21q, and 21r) to get to where I am at. The unroot method only took about 10 minutes but I already had everything set up from my previous upgrade to Lollipop. The OTA updates were painful as they took a while to download and install (700+mB, 205mB, and 23mB respectively so about 1gig of wifi data) along with the optimization of apps each time. I have now successfully rooted.
Hey everyone 21r is rootable. I was on 21q and rooted i went back to stock went through all the updates, and then used this method here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197
and I cant stresss this enough, YOU HAVE TO USE METHOD 2 WHERE TO TYPE OUT THE COMMANDS.
I used that first time with no issues
Firebourne said:
Hey everyone 21r is rootable. I was on 21q and rooted i went back to stock went through all the updates, and then used this method here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3129197
and I cant stresss this enough, YOU HAVE TO USE METHOD 2 WHERE TO TYPE OUT THE COMMANDS.
I used that first time with no issues
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Thanks for the confirmation of root as well as the the exact method that worked for you. I will be giving this a shot this afternoon. I want to take advantage of the stagefright patch while keeping root.
UPDATE: This root method worked. Had to do it twice but got it working.
Mjengles said:
21r has made. Usb debugging and usb tethering permanently greyed out. Have not been able to root. Yet.
Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk
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False alarm. McAfee had phone locked down. Got usb debug. Haven't tried rooting yet.
Sent from my LG-D850 using Tapatalk
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I noticed that USB Debugging is greyed out when connected to USB. However upon disconnecting it was able to be checked. On my second go round to root, I had to disconnect, uncheck USB debugging, reenable then plug in.
It still refuses to work for me. I didn't change the diag port from when I restored back to stock, and I've tried it a few times just now, all to no effect.
Edit: the thing finally worked for me! I just closed the command prompt after the "send_command" part didn't work for me, and just did that part over, and it worked!!
CAUTION!!!!
To anyone who has succesfully rooted 21r, don't flash TWRP! After I used AutoRec to flash it, went to TWRP, and flashed the Xposed framework, I went to reboot, and my phone wouldn't boot up! It kept giving the LG logo, with security error under it! I am currently in the process of flashing back to do it all over smh
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To anyone who has succesfully rooted 21r, don't flash TWRP! After I used AutoRec to flash it, went to TWRP, and flashed the Xposed framework, I went to reboot, and my phone wouldn't boot up! It kept giving the LG logo, with security error under it! I am currently in the process of flashing back to do it all over smh
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if you go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/orig-development/bump-unlock-lg-g3-twrp-t2900569 and download the bump'd twrp and flash it through flashify on the phone it will work and then you can use flashify to download and flash the newest twrp the new update doesnt have to be bump'd as long as the first flash is. I did this after getting that stupid error multiple times lol
shxrm_ said:
To anyone who has succesfully rooted 21r, don't flash TWRP! After I used AutoRec to flash it, went to TWRP, and flashed the Xposed framework, I went to reboot, and my phone wouldn't boot up! It kept giving the LG logo, with security error under it! I am currently in the process of flashing back to do it all over smh
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You don't need to start all over. Just install the Gabriel kernel in twrp and you are good.
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Firebourne said:
if you go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/orig-development/bump-unlock-lg-g3-twrp-t2900569 and download the bump'd twrp and flash it through flashify on the phone it will work and then you can use flashify to download and flash the newest twrp the new update doesnt have to be bump'd as long as the first flash is. I did this after getting that stupid error multiple times lol
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That only refers to secure boot errors booting twrp not booting the phone.
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Link please? I searched the development threads, but didn't find the kernel you mentioned
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Link please? I searched the development threads, but didn't find the kernel you mentioned
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/development/lollipopstockkernelgabriel5-d855-t3120893
aybarrap1 said:
I noticed that USB Debugging is greyed out when connected to USB. However upon disconnecting it was able to be checked. On my second go round to root, I had to disconnect, uncheck USB debugging, reenable then plug in.
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Second method of rooting worked for me. Hello control.....goodbye warranty
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Is there a bootable zip of the lastest stock Att ROM? Thanks.