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Hi, guys.
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It's been the hardest 4 days of the year...
first the decision between 3 Tablets, then, i spent a lot of money on a Xoom(i do not regret!!!) and the last, Root, or not to Root, that's the question!
Well, i've been reading threads in here and out, looking for knowledge about rooting the Xoom, and from the most i was able to learn about is that it's an "easy" process, but, in other hand you do have to flash things on to the Xoom, and modify it, "internaly", not that easy like my Samsung Galaxy Ace, with the One Click...
So, it generated some questions to me.
I have some experience with Android devices, since i've got my Motorola CliqXT(Quench, in here), and had to flash another devices Android 2.1, several times.
But when it comes to Xoom, it's a bit differente; 2 reasons: 1- I spent U$700 on it; 2- It's a lot different from what i did before to root CliqXT and Ace;
So, please, excuse me if those questions are that noob.
Let's begin...
My Xoom (MZ604) is WiFi only, bought in Brazil, and came with stock 3.1 rom.(build number h.6.4-20)(Obs.: As i read, a lot of ppl was saying that for each version of the device is a different Root method, it's correct?)
1- I want to root my device, will i be able to "un-root" it, and lock it again?;
2- I tried to boot my Xoom in to Recovery Mode, but it stuck on the Moto logo, and only reboot after i pressed Volume Up + Power... no Android logo, nothing. How do i manage to Unlock it?
3- When i first rooted my ClipXT, i back upd my rom with nandroid, in case to let it to the warranty... Is there a way to make the same with the Xoom??
I want to appologize for the long and noob text, but maybe it can help other newcomers aswell.
So, after all, admins, feel free to delete/close this thread if you think it's useless or something.
And thanks for all who can help. =)
n4ndoz said:
Hi, guys.
(Obs.: The really Important Text is Highlighted )
It's been the hardest 4 days of the year...
first the decision between 3 Tablets, then, i spent a lot of money on a Xoom(i do not regret!!!) and the last, Root, or not to Root, that's the question!
Well, i've been reading threads in here and out, looking for knowledge about rooting the Xoom, and from the most i was able to learn about is that it's an "easy" process, but, in other hand you do have to flash things on to the Xoom, and modify it, "internaly", not that easy like my Samsung Galaxy Ace, with the One Click...
So, it generated some questions to me.
I have some experience with Android devices, since i've got my Motorola CliqXT(Quench, in here), and had to flash another devices Android 2.1, several times.
But when it comes to Xoom, it's a bit differente; 2 reasons: 1- I spent U$700 on it; 2- It's a lot different from what i did before to root CliqXT and Ace;
So, please, excuse me if those questions are that noob.
Let's begin...
My Xoom (MZ604) is WiFi only, bought in Brazil, and came with stock 3.1 rom.(build number h.6.4-20)(Obs.: As i read, a lot of ppl was saying that for each version of the device is a different Root method, it's correct?)
1- I want to root my device, will i be able to "un-root" it, and lock it again?;
2- I tried to boot my Xoom in to Recovery Mode, but it stuck on the Moto logo, and only reboot after i pressed Volume Up + Power... no Android logo, nothing. How do i manage to Unlock it?
3- When i first rooted my ClipXT, i back upd my rom with nandroid, in case to let it to the warranty... Is there a way to make the same with the Xoom??
I want to appologize for the long and noob text, but maybe it can help other newcomers aswell.
So, after all, admins, feel free to delete/close this thread if you think it's useless or something.
And thanks for all who can help. =)
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Check out this guide to set-up adb and to unlock and root your Xoom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798
You can use the adb lite version contributed by Mandelbrot.benoit (about half-way down) to make it easier.
Use the Universal Xoom Root method which will work for all Xooms, as promised.
You will need an sdcard. You can format it in an android phone--that seems to work. Takeyour time, get everything set up in advance and you will do fine. The Xoom is pretty tough. Just don't do anything crazy.
Oh, and you can unroot and relock if you really want too, but you will need the correct stock images from motodev.
okantomi said:
Check out this guide to set-up adb and to unlock and root your Xoom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1249798
You can use the adb lite version contributed by Mandelbrot.benoit (about half-way down) to make it easier.
Use the Universal Xoom Root method which will work for all Xooms, as promised.
You will need an sdcard. You can format it in an android phone--that seems to work. Takeyour time, get everything set up in advance and you will do fine. The Xoom is pretty tough. Just don't do anything crazy.
Oh, and you can unroot and relock if you really want too, but you will need the correct stock images from motodev.
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Thanks for answering me, man.
I had no time to come back in here, on the last weeks.
Buz trip... =)
I will try your guide, man. I now have time, and certainly need to root it, in order to put my 1 tera storage to work on this device. And, to run a C/C++ compiler on it!! =)
Thanks a lot for the help, bud.
n4ndoz said:
Thanks for answering me, man.
I had no time to come back in here, on the last weeks.
Buz trip... =)
I will try your guide, man. I now have time, and certainly need to root it, in order to put my 1 tera storage to work on this device. And, to run a C/C++ compiler on it!! =)
Thanks a lot for the help, bud.
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You're welcome, man. Good luck!
Hi there,
I am a new user to an Android Device (Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000); before that I always had a Windows Mobile phone, and I must say now that I am very content with my new device and it's new software. Android works really smooth!
Also, I learned that there is a lot of software to be used on an Android Device, but then your device needs to be rooted first. Now, this is what I would very much like to know...
Is rooting my device a safe procedure?
After rooting my device, am I still able then (if so wished) to restore it back to it's factory settings?
Are there any risks involved?
What about my warranty?
Why should I, or should I NOT, start rooting my device?
What rooting procedure should you suggest to me?
In a way, I am very eager to start rooting my device, but on the other hand I find it a bit scary...
Could you please help me out here?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you!
Robert,
Netherlands.
1. Safe if you know what you're doing.
2. Yes you can revert back to stock
3. You can soft/hard brick your phone if you aren't careful
4. Warranty will be void
4. You should root your phone since you can put custom roms on it, wifi hotspot, debloat your phone. Shouldn't root listed above.
5. follow the link below in order to root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
PakAttack1994 said:
1. Safe if you know what you're doing.
2. Yes you can revert back to stock
3. You can soft/hard brick your phone if you aren't careful
4. Warranty will be void
4. You should root your phone since you can put custom roms on it, wifi hotspot, debloat your phone. Shouldn't root listed above.
5. follow the link below in order to root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
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Thank you for your reply. It all "looks" very easy, although I have a few questions left...
Regarding:
1. "Safe if you know what you're doing." - Do you mean by that: just follow the steps?
3. "You can soft/hard brick your phone if you aren't careful." - What IS a "soft/hard brick" of your phone. In what way then, should I be careful?
Maybe it is NOT fair of me to ask you, also, it seems to me that you are very familiar with it, but would you recommend a novice like me (in this case) to root his new phone, less then a month old, considering the "risks", if there are any, in view of the possible advantages I might find with a rooted phone?
Robert,
Netherlands
Well I'm sure most of the case, people end up soft or hard bricking their phone because they havent read the directions over and over again and get a little too ambitious. Soft bricking is recoverable but when you flash an incorrect rom or kernel, basically keeps boot looping I think. But you can still get into fastboot or recovery. Hard brick is when your phone won't turn on after messing around with the bootloader or something. Sorry, I can't really explain the technical stuff myself as I'm still learning. I'm familiar with rooting and flashing roms on several phones but I don't know if I would say I'm "very familiar" with it. If you're going to be rooting phones often, then I would suggest you learn the steps involved but I mean if this is gonna be the only phone you root and you're not confident in yourself, then I would suggest either a) get it done by someone who knows what they are doing, b) buy one thats already rooted.
OK, thank you for your honest reply. I'll surely take this into consideration. For now, I think, I'll keep my phone the way it is right now - it's doing just fine...
Still, if anyone, with maybe more experience in rooting phones, would like to reply to this thread, I would not mind at all.
Thank you!
Robert,
Netherlands
hi everyone..
i m new to dis forum..
i own galaxy note with updated firmware(gingerbread 2.3.6ddlb2)..
i want to know how can i root it with super one click..
and what is the process to unroot it as well..
please reply...
read the following thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1329360
I was looking for a definite answer as well, as to whether it is safe or not and if so which method, not looking to read several reams of posts that mean little to me. I have read that Samsung chips are defective and rooting the two offered methods on this site are dangerous. So no developments in the past 3-4 months? If so I would have expected a split thread for this from the other ones...either way. Have no time to read filler on forums from end users.
I've rooted phones before all without any issues and always find having to read through forums posts are fruitless endeavors, easier to just do it. But this phone is someone else's and I need to ensure I HAVE A LITTLE MORE RESPONSIBILITY HERE.
I only want to root their phone and nothing more, so they can take control of their security.
Ropie58 said:
Hi there,
I am a new user to an Android Device (Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000); before that I always had a Windows Mobile phone, and I must say now that I am very content with my new device and it's new software. Android works really smooth!
Also, I learned that there is a lot of software to be used on an Android Device, but then your device needs to be rooted first. Now, this is what I would very much like to know...
Is rooting my device a safe procedure?
After rooting my device, am I still able then (if so wished) to restore it back to it's factory settings?
Are there any risks involved?
What about my warranty?
Why should I, or should I NOT, start rooting my device?
What rooting procedure should you suggest to me?
In a way, I am very eager to start rooting my device, but on the other hand I find it a bit scary...
Could you please help me out here?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Thank you!
Robert,
Netherlands.
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What is with Capthca codes?
Just to let people know I have tried to root using one click method and it failed! No harm to phone but ineffective. The one posted at addictivetips. I never have had a one click method for for me to date, in all years at rooting phones. So anyone that can verify for me a method that does work, I will be grateful. A step by step guide, do not care how many steps or how much I have to type in! Just something that works without fail.
TY :angel:
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Not posting on this forum again. Have better things to do than have this hassle! Bye! Good riddance to me from XDA and from me to XDA forums!
Rooting Galaxy Note GT-N7000 with KK7
Hello Guys,
I'm not knew to root. Did it twice but that was on Galaxy S3's. The Note is not as easy.
The 3rd Droid needs to be rooted, because the carrier has no upgrade from GB 2.3.6!
Also, this Note is SIM locked, can I root with it? I do not find an online site to unlock my Carrier. Tried them all.
I searched all over this site for days but do not find a CF-Root for this kernel, KK7
Hope you can point me in the correct direction.
Here is all the info from my phone:
PDA: N7000UBKK7
PHONE: N7000WEKK1
CSC: N7000UWEKK1
Thanks, you guys are doing a great job!
Hi, tomorrow I'm getting a nexus 7 (2013), and it's going to be my first android device, the thing is, as the first android device, I don't want to screw it up as soon as I get it.
There are some apps which I would like to get for it, for example the sixaxis controller app and anti ads apps but they require rooting, so the question is, should I root it and how safe is rooting. As my first tablet I want to be kinda safe about it, the thing which worries me the most is "bricking" and the fact that the warranty turns void, so I want to know how actually safe it is to root, I know there are different kinds of bricking, I already asked a guy on a youtube video and he said that it's unusual to get a nexus device bricked, expecially hard bricked, but he said that if it's hard bricked I'm kinda stuck, so is there no actual solution for some kind of bricking, please give me some advice, also this is my first post on the xda-developers forums, I was going to put links to the things I mentioned but I need to have at least 10 posts to put outside links :/.
MadJohny said:
Hi, tomorrow I'm getting a nexus 7 (2013), and it's going to be my first android device, the thing is, as the first android device, I don't want to screw it up as soon as I get it.
There are some apps which I would like to get for it, for example the sixaxis controller app and anti ads apps but they require rooting, so the question is, should I root it and how safe is rooting. As my first tablet I want to be kinda safe about it, the thing which worries me the most is "bricking" and the fact that the warranty turns void, so I want to know how actually safe it is to root, I know there are different kinds of bricking, I already asked a guy on a youtube video and he said that it's unusual to get a nexus device bricked, expecially hard bricked, but he said that if it's hard bricked I'm kinda stuck, so is there no actual solution for some kind of bricking, please give me some advice, also this is my first post on the xda-developers forums, I was going to put links to the things I mentioned but I need to have at least 10 posts to put outside links :/.
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Welcome to the forum!
Rooting is safe, as long as you don't do stupid things, if you stay responsible, nothing bad could ever happen. Responsible means Googling if you don't know something, and if something looks risky, don't do it and maybe search for an alternative.
I have rooted 8 devices, so far, never has one been bricked.
The rooting proces alone is really easy, even someone with no Android experience, like you, can do that.
But with rooting you'll have to unlock the bootloader of your device, that means all data of your Nexus will be erased, so it's good to root the Nexus 7 right after you buy it, so you'll lose no important data.
This thread will give you a toolkit for Windows, in which you can root and unlock the bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2430708 (use option 3 in the root section, everything is automatic)
Before doing anything, please read really good, and if you don't know what something means, Google it first.
With a custom recovery, you can make a full backup of the current state of your device, so if it's bricked, you can access the custom recovery and restore the backup.
So what you have to do when you buy the Nexus 7, download and install the toolkit, go to the root section, click action 3 (unlocked bootloader, root and custom recovery). You're rooted. Then go to custom recovery (Google it if you don't know how to get there), and make a backup, so if anything happens and you are bricked, use a key combination to get in recovery and restore the backup, just like nothing happened
Hope this is enough for you!
Don't forget, if you have a question, feel free to PM me or to reply on this thread
Ibrahim9999 said:
Welcome to the forum!
Rooting is safe, as long as you don't do stupid things, if you stay responsible, nothing bad could ever happen. Responsible means Googling if you don't know something, and if something looks risky, don't do it and maybe search for an alternative.
I have rooted 8 devices, so far, never has one been bricked.
The rooting proces alone is really easy, even someone with no Android experience, like you, can do that.
But with rooting you'll have to unlock the bootloader of your device, that means all data of your Nexus will be erased, so it's good to root the Nexus 7 right after you buy it, so you'll lose no important data.
This thread will give you a toolkit for Windows, in which you can root and unlock the bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2430708 (use option 3 in the root section, everything is automatic)
Before doing anything, please read really good, and if you don't know what something means, Google it first.
With a custom recovery, you can make a full backup of the current state of your device, so if it's bricked, you can access the custom recovery and restore the backup.
So what you have to do when you buy the Nexus 7, download and install the toolkit, go to the root section, click action 3 (unlocked bootloader, root and custom recovery). You're rooted. Then go to custom recovery (Google it if you don't know how to get there), and make a backup, so if anything happens and you are bricked, use a key combination to get in recovery and restore the backup, just like nothing happened
Hope this is enough for you!
Don't forget, if you have a question, feel free to PM me or to reply on this thread
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Ok, thanks for the information, I was going to update the nexus to kitkat when I get it, so if I root it with kitkat I will still have the kitkat version right? I still don't think I'll root it when I get it, but this makes me feel safer about it, and when you say lose important data what do you mean? basically it will delete all the files I have on my nexus that weren't there in the first place(when I buy it) right?
MadJohny said:
Ok, thanks for the information, I was going to update the nexus to kitkat when I get it, so if I root it with kitkat I will still have the kitkat version right? I still don't think I'll root it when I get it, but this makes me feel safer about it, and when you say lose important data what do you mean? basically it will delete all the files I have on my nexus that weren't there in the first place(when I buy it) right?
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Yes, you're right about the last question.
When you root it, the KitKat version stays the same, don't worry.
Can you please thank my posts? Little effort from you and it really helps me
Ibrahim9999 said:
Yes, you're right about the last question.
When you root it, the KitKat version stays the same, don't worry.
Can you please thank my posts? Little effort from you and it really helps me
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Ok I thanked the posts, I already have my nexus 7, udpating it to kitkat right now, I will think about rooting later, I can do other stuff without it
edit: one more thing, does some of the apps that come with nexus get deleted on rooting? for example play store
that's right, rooting is safe if you know what you do, and do read first tutorials before doing it...goodluck
MadJohny said:
Ok I thanked the posts, I already have my nexus 7, udpating it to kitkat right now, I will think about rooting later, I can do other stuff without it
edit: one more thing, does some of the apps that come with nexus get deleted on rooting? for example play store
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No, literally nothing changes in your Nexus 7 with rooting, except for 1 extra app being added. That's it.
actually it is depends on your own
if you are going to use some apps which are needed to root then you have no choice but to root
like Titanium Backup, Greenify, Autostarts, AdAway, etc
Rooting
Rooting is fine but it comes with great consequences like bad security and you can brick it, there's many things that can go wrong. But if you get thru that daunting, annoying and sometimes scary process of rooting you open a world of freedom and fun.
I have this phone and it has a very nice design. I want to play around with it, but I would much prefer a custom ROM on it because it is mostly Chinese and, you guessed it, I can't read it.
So what my goal is, to have really any custom ROM on it. I'm pretty new to this, and I've only done this to an LG G3 with Fulmics. I know the first step in the process with this. I have to "unlock the boot loader and flash a custom recovery" according to the lifehacker website I can't link because I'm a new user. (How to Flash a ROM to your Android Phone)
The thing is, how? I have no clue to do this because I (am totally guessing from my past experience) need to install TWRP so I can flash, but no root solution that I can come up with works. I am talking about Kingo Root, KingRoot, iRoot, RootGenius, and Framaroot. I am officially stuck.
If you want software configuration, tough luck. I know it runs "YunOS 3.2.0" but some root application (KingRoot?) saw it as an Android 5.1 device, which seems reliable due to the fact it can run APK files without issue. Again, the device is called the JD-PLUS. If you need more information, I'll be willing to do that.
I'm probably will be a sitting duck until KingRoot gets a strategy for this phone. 2258 people doesn't seem to be enough. Oh well. :silly:
Try asking your question here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help
Good luck
First of all I need to preface this by saying I know nothing about rooting.
I have a Nokia 3, Model TA-1020, Android version 8.0.0 (which apparently is Oreo, even though I got this phone as a Nougat) and Android Security patch level May 5, 2018.
From all the research I attempted to do regarding rooting a Nokia 3, most times it would be for a specific model (which apparently is important) but never TA-1020 (the one I have).
So it makes me wonder if I can root my phone. I don't want to do anything serious, just to basically give root access to a couple of apps (from what I understand).
Any guidance would be helpful if it is possible.
MainGoldDragon said:
First of all I need to preface this by saying I know nothing about rooting.
I have a Nokia 3, Model TA-1020, Android version 8.0.0 (which apparently is Oreo, even though I got this phone as a Nougat) and Android Security patch level May 5, 2018.
From all the research I attempted to do regarding rooting a Nokia 3, most times it would be for a specific model (which apparently is important) but never TA-1020 (the one I have).
So it makes me wonder if I can root my phone. I don't want to do anything serious, just to basically give root access to a couple of apps (from what I understand).
Any guidance would be helpful if it is possible.
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There is already a thread and tutorial on XDA for rooting the nokia 3 (TA1020 and TA1032) on Nougat 7.1.1 and Oreo 8.0.0
Here is the link.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-3/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-twrp-magisk-t3785768
The important stuff......
You have received an android 8.0 update - so your device is an Oreo device.
It does not matter what was on the device when you purchased it - for future reference, just quote your current android version - Never quote previous versions or what was on the device when you brought it, as I can guarantee someone will see NOUGAT in your post and assume you have a Nougat device.
(Things like that cause all sorts of confusion and issues here that if you was to follow the incorrect instructions you would brick your device and render it unusable)
I'm also using a Nokia 3 TA1020 on Oreo (8.0.0)
After reading the rooting thread I've decided not to proceed with rooting my own Nokia 3.
As the procedure isn't very clear and it seems many users have had issues afterwards.
If you know NOTHING about rooting I suggest you also stay well clear of trying to root your nokia 3 - it's a very complicated process that even I'm not confident enough to try - and believe me Ive rooted many devices in the past!
With the Nokia, it's not a case of flashing a file in a custom recovery to gain root - there are several things you must do using a PC and complicated button combinations and perfect timing.
You get any of this wrong or miss a step you have a rather useless paperweight rather than a Nokia phone and trying to root will invalidate and void any remaining warranty your device may have left.
Ask yourself why you need root?
If you root your device, you have to keep the system recovery as if you flash a custom recovery you won't receive any system updates.
Also if you do keep your system recovery and receive a system updates you have to go through the process of rooting all over again and system updates can then fail, as confirmed by users in the other thread......
Newer android versions (8.1 and 9.0) will also block some of things users get round using substratum and xposed.
These apps will be almost useless in android 9.0 because Google is taking away the ability for rooted devices to change system UIs and draw over any apps.
Most xposed modules will be obsolete.
Obviously what you do is your own choice, I'm just saying it's not for me and I really don't want to try.
There isn't not any real benefit from having a rooted device these days, especially on this device which looks so difficult to get rooted.
Obviously you don't have to take my word for it, just look at all the posts in the thread I've linked to you above of users who tried the rooting process and missed a step or didn't follow correct instructions or even in one case followed instructions for the wrong android version and wrong device and have now bricked their device and rendered it unusable.
In my opinion it's just not worth it as the risks involved outweigh any real benefit gained.
Regards
@bubba1601 one slight modification to your post, rooting won't stop you from receiving system updates - as long as you still have your stock recovery. That said I agree with you on everything else especially the fact that it's a lot of hassle. Even after you have rooted your phone, once you install an update you have to go through the whole process of rooting over again. Half the time, my system update fails. If you're not familiar with the process it can really be daunting
redweaver said:
@bubba1601 one slight modification to your post, rooting won't stop you from receiving system updates - as long as you still have your stock recovery. That said I agree with you on everything else especially the fact that it's a lot of hassle. Even after you have rooted your phone, once you install an update you have to go through the whole process of rooting over again. Half the time, my system update fails. If you're not familiar with the process it can really be daunting
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Thank you for correcting me @redweaver.
I've edited my comments accordingly!
After reading the linked post It really doesn't give me any confidence to try it and I personally see no benefit from doing it.
redweaver said:
@bubba1601If you're not familiar with the process it can really be daunting
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bubba1601 said:
In my opinion it's just not worth it as the risks involved outweigh any real benefit gained.
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Thanks you both for all the advice you've given me and I want to ask 1 more thing:
If I mess up something during the rooting process, is my phone forever a brick or can I fix it with a factory reset of some kind ?
Because even if I can't fix it, I am still willing to give it a try since:
I got this phone for free. (literally $0, not that someone gifted it to me).
This is my secondary phone (I have a Windows Phone as my main).
I have sent this phone for repairs at least 4 times and it took 3 weeks to get it back each time and the problems return every time.
I have factory reset it 5 times so one more isn't going to be a problem.
It still has problems.
I am not really a phone person and only use it when I am outside of my house (something that doesn't happen often) and only for games.
So my biggest concern is if it is possible to reset my phone after not following an instruction properly. But even that isn't really going to stop as long as it is possible to root my phone since I had the impression that only certain models could get rooted so far.
MainGoldDragon said:
Thanks you both for all the advice you've given me and I want to ask 1 more thing:
If I mess up something during the rooting process, is my phone forever a brick or can I fix it with a factory reset of some kind ?
Because even if I can't fix it, I am still willing to give it a try since:
I got this phone for free. (literally $0, not that someone gifted it to me).
This is my secondary phone (I have a Windows Phone as my main).
I have sent this phone for repairs at least 4 times and it took 3 weeks to get it back each time and the problems return every time.
I have factory reset it 5 times so one more isn't going to be a problem.
It still has problems.
I am not really a phone person and only use it when I am outside of my house (something that doesn't happen often) and only for games.
So my biggest concern is if it is possible to reset my phone after not following an instruction properly. But even that isn't really going to stop as long as it is possible to root my phone since I had the impression that only certain models could get rooted so far.
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Yes it's possible to restore the phone if something goes wrong, but not via the traditional factory reset proceedure.
I understand resetting if flashing goes wrong involves using PC software called "SP flash tool" to flash some system files.
This isn't done inside android from the phone, it's done with your Nokia plugged into a PC in fastboot / download mode, again, I'm not sure of this part and that's
the bit I'm not really understanding and why I'm very reluctant to do it.
As I said, the choice is yours, but bear in mind the author of the rooting thread has now moved to another device so will not be supporting the Nokia 3 or the Nokia 3 rooting thread.
Is nokia 3 TA-1020 ROOTABLE