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Ok, so I've finally succeeded in rooting my samsung gs3 1535, but how do you know if it unlocked the bootloader or not.? does it do it automatically, or do I have to do something else? I want to install CM10 and replace Verizon with Metro PCS, but can't seem to get the zip file on my sd card. What do I do first after rooting and backup? Please help! My LG Spirit was stolen and this is all I have to woprk with now but my service is with Metro PCS, not Verizon. But hey, who can complain when a friend gives you their old phone? Any and all help would be great! Thank you in advance!!!
ineedaroot said:
Ok, so I've finally succeeded in rooting my samsung gs3 1535, but how do you know if it unlocked the bootloader or not.? does it do it automatically, or do I have to do something else? I want to install CM10 and replace Verizon with Metro PCS, but can't seem to get the zip file on my sd card. What do I do first after rooting and backup? Please help! My LG Spirit was stolen and this is all I have to woprk with now but my service is with Metro PCS, not Verizon. But hey, who can complain when a friend gives you their old phone? Any and all help would be great! Thank you in advance!!!
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when you turn on the phone the samsung screen will last only for like 1 second as opposed to 3-5 seconds with a locked bootloader. also you can download an app from the market called EZ-unlock. if you are unsure unlock it again. then it will read "unlocked" under the device status.
ez-unlock
kidhudi said:
when you turn on the phone the samsung screen will last only for like 1 second as opposed to 3-5 seconds with a locked bootloader. also you can download an app from the market called EZ-unlock. if you are unsure unlock it again. then it will read "unlocked" under the device status.
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I've looked and looked for the EZ-unlock in Google Play but thus far have yet to find it. I've tried everyway you can to spell it to try and find it but to no avail. Where else would I need to look, and if I find it how do I use it on the phone, being that it's already been rooted?
ineedaroot said:
I've looked and looked for the EZ-unlock in Google Play but thus far have yet to find it. I've tried everyway you can to spell it to try and find it but to no avail. Where else would I need to look, and if I find it how do I use it on the phone, being that it's already been rooted?
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http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-920-ez-unlock-14-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/
use the 1.2 version it is still the best
use. press unlock to unlock the bootloader. and lock to relock it. it is that simple.
ps. make sure you have a custom recovery to install CM10.1.
also it is imperative you create a backup ASAP. also you may want to backup your IMEI if you are going 4.2.2
Just got dropbox, how do you backup the IMEI dropbox? I have CM10 on my sd and ready. What, I just unlock the bootloader to flash, then lock it back when done? Thank you so so much.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E[HOWTO]Comprehensive%20IMEI/EFS%20Backup
you are going to need gapps that will work with CM10 so get those too.
this thread will show you how to backup your imei. 3 different ways.once this is done you can
1. create nandroid backup (very important.)
2. perform factory reset, wipe delvick and cache.
3. flash CM10
4. Flash Gapps.
5 reboot system
PS.. DO NOT RELOCK YOU BOOTLOADER
kidhudi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E[HOWTO]Comprehensive%20IMEI/EFS%20Backup
you are going to need gapps that will work with CM10 so get those too.
this thread will show you how to backup your imei. 3 different ways.once this is done you can
1. create nandroid backup (very important.)
2. perform factory reset, wipe delvick and cache.
3. flash CM10
4. Flash Gapps.
5 reboot system
PS.. DO NOT RELOCK YOU BOOTLOADER
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Ok, first of all thank you so much! This is the most help I've ever had on here. Been using Unleashed Prepaids, but like it much better here. I'm still new at this, so please bear with me. What are gapps, my other phone LG MS770, says google gapps stopped working all the time, and do I need to use odin for any of this or just install and flash from sd? Sorry so many questions, just want to be very thorough as to not brick my phone. Thank you again!! One more thing, do I do all this with or without sim card in phone?
Hi, I read that anyone with a developer's account can access the developers' preview build of Android L, that was supposed to be available today, I have a developer's account (to upload apps to the market) but I don't see any build of android L, is this the required account? or is there any other type of account required? thanks!
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Hi, I read that anyone with a developer's account can access the developers' preview build of Android L, that was supposed to be available today, I have a developer's account (to upload apps to the market) but I don't see any build of android L, is this the required account? or is there any other type of account required? thanks!
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it will be here when its released, as of yet it is not released
http://developer.android.com/index.html
keep refreshing the page like the rest of us
saman0suke1 said:
Hi, I read that anyone with a developer's account can access the developers' preview build of Android L, that was supposed to be available today, I have a developer's account (to upload apps to the market) but I don't see any build of android L, is this the required account? or is there any other type of account required? thanks!
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I guess it'll be available in a few hours.
I guess they just haven't released it, yet.
Don't forget their different timezone.
Thank you all, maybe I'm getting too desperate I just wanted to confirm that my account is the right one, I'll be refreshing until it appears, thanks again!
EDIT: I believe being rooted would not be a problem at the moment of the installation, right? I know that I'll lose root after that, but as long as the actual installation does not give me problems, it's fine.
saman0suke1 said:
Thank you all, maybe I'm getting too desperate I just wanted to confirm that my account is the right one, I'll be refreshing until it appears, thanks again!
EDIT: I believe being rooted would not be a problem at the moment of the installation, right? I know that I'll lose root after that, but as long as the actual installation does not give me problems, it's fine.
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Considering that the images will have to be flashed through fastboot, you'll probably lose root and everything else on data/system partitions (unless they don't wipe it, but I think it does).
saman0suke1 said:
Thank you all, maybe I'm getting too desperate I just wanted to confirm that my account is the right one, I'll be refreshing until it appears, thanks again!
EDIT: I believe being rooted would not be a problem at the moment of the installation, right? I know that I'll lose root after that, but as long as the actual installation does not give me problems, it's fine.
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maybe it will be problem to root new androi L cause I've read somwhere that there is a lot of security updates and also samsung knox in new android so we will see if it will be able to root
saman0suke1 said:
Thank you all, maybe I'm getting too desperate I just wanted to confirm that my account is the right one, I'll be refreshing until it appears, thanks again!
EDIT: I believe being rooted would not be a problem at the moment of the installation, right? I know that I'll lose root after that, but as long as the actual installation does not give me problems, it's fine.
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if it's a factory image it'll wipe the whole phone and root probably wont work until its updated to support L
MidnightDevil said:
Considering that the images will have to be flashed through fastboot, you'll probably lose root and everything else on data/system partitions (unless they don't wipe it, but I think it does).
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That's fine, I believe that flash through fastboot does not include a total wipe including camera folder and all that right? never done it that way, better be prepared. Thanks!
saman0suke1 said:
That's fine, I believe that flash through fastboot does not include a total wipe including camera folder and all that right? never done it that way, better be prepared. Thanks!
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As long as you don't flash the userdata.img, all /sdcard data will be fine. You don't have to flash userdata.img to bump android versions! System, boot would do just fine (and bootloader if they bump it as well)
Or you could just wait till a flashable zip is posted. Someone will have one up within hours of release.
Roxas598 said:
if it's a factory image it'll wipe the whole phone and root probably wont work until its updated to support L
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Whole phone means photos, and any kind of files? I prefer to ask so I make a backup first :S , never done it this way, thanks!
saman0suke1 said:
Whole phone means photos, and any kind of files? I prefer to ask so I make a backup first :S , never done it this way, thanks!
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Read my previous post.
saman0suke1 said:
Whole phone means photos, and any kind of files? I prefer to ask so I make a backup first :S , never done it this way, thanks!
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Yep every single thing on the phone will be gone so backup everything you need
saman0suke1 said:
That's fine, I believe that flash through fastboot does not include a total wipe including camera folder and all that right? never done it that way, better be prepared. Thanks!
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You'll lost everything... Photos,data file...
vin4yak said:
As long as you don't flash the userdata.img, all /sdcard data will be fine. You don't have to flash userdata.img to bump android versions! System, boot would do just fine (and bootloader if they bump it as well)
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Unless they changed the folder structure like they did a few releases ago - if they did, best to do a clean install.
I'm backing up right now just in case.
Don't wanna mess with the installation script by flashing some things and not others (although there would be virtually no risk by flashing system and boot partition), but better safe than sorry, after all, we can just shove everything back when finished
Consider ir a backup routine, and you'll have an updated bk
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Unless they changed the folder structure like they did a few releases ago - if they did, best to do a clean install.
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That's an entirely different scenario. Each and everyone of us would need to wipe clean if that happens but usually a system and boot flash would do just fine
The N5 has been my FIRST of many, many, many Android phones and even Windows Pocket PC phones that I haven't felt the need to unlock/root etc. Everything has just worked great on it and I have always been able to do everything I wanted to do from this phone. I have been so satisfied with the phone that it has kept me away from XDA for a while. Don't know if that is a good thing or bad, lol. I used to be on this site for hours every single day and now I feel like I am light years behind in rooting. HA!
L has me interested though and I am contemplating unlocking my bootloader for it which just becomes a PITA with losing your data and adding things back and all that great stuff that takes so much of your time. Then if things suck you have to flash back to something else and the never ending process continues. The N5 has gotten me so much time back in my life but I feel like it might demand some of my time back to it. Oh I hate this stuff!!!!
I think I'll make a backup, just in case, as someone said previously, I would prefer to make a clean installation if it's needed and use the image provided by Google.
Thanks!
im new here so... im not sure if this is the right place to post. i have a lg stylo i have been trying to root for 3 days now and nothing. super user shows up and asks for a binary update but will not do it. root checker shows no root same with flashify. i have done factory resets and the one with the vol down key and power button. no luck super user shows up no matter what but no root no matter what method i try, the one listed here (one click?) and another like it where you add stuff manualy. i havent had any luck can someone help please. as a side note i dont know if its related to rooting my phone or a secondary issue but my rear facing camera refuse to work now. just shows black for a second then back to home screen. im on 5.1.1. thank you for reading
Please post which variant of the phone you have, the software number (not just the Android version) you're on, and links to the tools used.
es0tericcha0s said:
Please post which variant of the phone you have, the software number (not just the Android version) you're on, and links to the tools used.
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thank you! my software version is ms63110i according to my phone, i have tried this like 20 times: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/lg-g-stylo-t-mobile-lg-h631tn-t3123165 and this also about 10 times : http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-how-to-root-lgls770-5-1-1-t3184649
I would use the kdz to get a fresh start and try again. There are pictures in the first guide you linked to - did yours look like that or were there specific errors?
es0tericcha0s said:
I would use the kdz to get a fresh start and try again. There are pictures in the first guide you linked to - did yours look like that or were there specific errors?
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thank you! kdz worked. i now have root! but the rear camera still wont work. is that an issue from my previous root attempts? or something else? again thank you very much
Most likely something else. The kdz writes all of the software and firmware back to the device just like it was brand new. This should resolve any software issues when completed successfully, which it obviously was...
es0tericcha0s said:
Most likely something else. The kdz writes all of the software and firmware back to the device just like it was brand new. This should resolve any software issues when completed successfully, which it obviously was...
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that stinks, i really need the camera for work. already had the phone for a week. doubt if metropcs would take it back. maybe i can find a shop locally to take a look at it. again thank you
meanoldrunk said:
that stinks, i really need the camera for work. already had the phone for a week. doubt if metropcs would take it back. maybe i can find a shop locally to take a look at it. again thank you
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did you try a different camera app?
meanoldrunk said:
that stinks, i really need the camera for work. already had the phone for a week. doubt if metropcs would take it back. maybe i can find a shop locally to take a look at it. again thank you
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If a different camera app doesn't work then follow this guide by DrakenFX and return the phone to metro for a new one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/rom-lg-g-stylo-h631-ms631-v10j-stock-t3211563
meanoldrunk said:
that stinks, i really need the camera for work. already had the phone for a week. doubt if metropcs would take it back. maybe i can find a shop locally to take a look at it. again thank you
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Thediesel1972 said:
If a different camera app doesn't work then follow this guide by DrakenFX and return the phone to metro for a new one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/rom-lg-g-stylo-h631-ms631-v10j-stock-t3211563
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Correct, but try this camera app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/xcam-xdabbeb-originally-g3-stylo-t3148847
I assume you haven't delete anything since you restore using kdz. If not and this app doesn't work that mean you phone is defected. Flaah my stock restore and return/exchange
DrakenFX said:
Correct, but try this camera app
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/xcam-xdabbeb-originally-g3-stylo-t3148847
I assume you haven't delete anything since you restore using kdz. If not and this app doesn't work that mean you phone is defected. Flaah my stock restore and return/exchange
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thank you for the replies. i actually did that about 8 this a.m. took it back to metropcs and they filled out a warranty claim for me. i should have a new one this week. i wouldnt have known what to without your help! thanks again
(Warning im not responsible for anything that could happen to your phone. If you choose to follow these instructions do so at your own risk)
To Root the lg tribute 5. You need to use kingroot. This is the easiest way to root it
1) go to your setting.
Then scroll to about phone
click on software information.
Then you will see build number and tap on it 8 times
until you unlock developer options
Then go back to the beginning of setting, you will see Developer options
Click on it and then enable USB Debugging then hit ok
2) After that download KingRoot from the link below and install it
Link: http://www.kingroot.net/wap
3) After its installed run the application and follow what it says.
( phone might reboot so dont worry, if it does reboot just go back into the application and keep going)
4) After it finish, reboot the phone and you should be successfully rooted
XDA:DevDB Information
How to root the Lg tribute 5 , ROM for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
Migue9088
ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2016-03-05
Last Updated 2016-03-06
malware taken over phone
My phone has been infected by malware badly. Cant find a fix. Need help bad. Got the boost mobile tribute 5
loverti79 said:
My phone has been infected by malware badly. Cant find a fix. Need help bad. Got the boost mobile tribute 5
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Sorry for my late reply but have u tried hard resetting it?
Thanks it worked! BTW do you know how to unlock this device ? I got boost mobile(Tribute 5) with sprint card.
dreamtocode said:
Thanks it worked! BTW do you know how to unlock this device ? I got boost mobile(Tribute 5) with sprint card.
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No Unfortunately, but I'm not sure but this might be a "CDMA" phone. Here is a Web-site that you might like to read about this topic "http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2476565,00.asp" but really I don't know how to unlock it. Hope this helps
Unfortunately that isn't accurate. You will only be partially rooted. You cannot access the bootloader to install a custom ROM.
xanscorp said:
Unfortunately that isn't accurate. You will only be partially rooted. You cannot access the bootloader to install a custom ROM.
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But will this allow me to give root access to apps? and it will stick upon reboot, right?
Should... Don't know about permanent. Seen mixed replies about it.
dreamtocode said:
Thanks it worked! BTW do you know how to unlock this device ? I got boost mobile(Tribute 5) with sprint card.
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Did you ever find a way to use the LGLS675ABB on a different carrier?
I have 3 new pre-paid phones unopened and need to use them with TMO.
xanscorp said:
Unfortunately that isn't accurate. You will only be partially rooted. You cannot access the bootloader to install a custom ROM.
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Locked Bootloader and no custom recoveries but I don't see how its not full root? I have the xposed framework flashed and superSU as my root manager.
Migue9088 said:
No Unfortunately, but I'm not sure but this might be a "CDMA" phone. Here is a Web-site that you might like to read about this topic "http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2476565,00.asp" but really I don't know how to unlock it. Hope this helps
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From what I have seen I would say that the LG LS675 (Tribute 5) is both GSM and CDMA.
andrep182 said:
But will this allow me to give root access to apps? and it will stick upon reboot, right?
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Yes, The root process is persistent
How it isn't a full root.
RolandStoner said:
Locked Bootloader and no custom recoveries but I don't see how its not full root
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The inability to flash a custom recovery so one could make a full nandroid backup or flash a different ROM is what defines it as not a full root. Rooting (a full root) gives full access to all aspects of the device. Without the ability to make a backup, if Google decides to half-ass an update that causes glitches, there's no way to flash a backup, because a full one cannot be made.
I'm still trying to find out how it was claimed someone managed to unlock it... or if anyone have the VZ4 firmware in a dz file format...haven't found anything yet, except for the poster who's post was removed for attempting to profit off the forums.
xanscorp said:
The inability to flash a custom recovery so one could make a full nandroid backup or flash a different ROM is what defines it as not a full root. Rooting (a full root) gives full access to all aspects of the device. Without the ability to make a backup, if Google decides to half-ass an update that causes glitches, there's no way to flash a backup, because a full one cannot be made.
I'm still trying to find out how it was claimed someone managed to unlock it... or if anyone have the VZ4 firmware in a dz file format...haven't found anything yet, except for the poster who's post was removed for attempting to profit off the forums.
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you can get vz4 and vz5 here: http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=ls675
RolandStoner said:
you can get vz4 and vz5 here: http://opensource.lge.com/osSch/list?types=ALL&search=ls675
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Downloading it now to see if it's a .dz file in a .zip download, or just a .zip which won't work as the default recovery considers almost everything to be unsigned.
I downloaded it it's the kernel and Android in tar.gz format
As did I. The only issue is how to compile it into .dz format for flashing via the LG UP program.
glen5678 said:
Did you ever find a way to use the LGLS675ABB on a different carrier?
I have 3 new pre-paid phones unopened and need to use them with TMO.
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I got mine unlocked. I'm using with cricket but getting only 3g speeds. Followed this tutorial
http://lgtribute.com/lg-tribute-5-ls675-gsm-unlock-for-att-t-mobile-and-other-gsm-carriers
the method is same as sprint g3
wroxtar said:
I got mine unlocked. I'm using with cricket but getting only 3g speeds. Followed this tutorial
http://lgtribute.com/lg-tribute-5-ls675-gsm-unlock-for-att-t-mobile-and-other-gsm-carriers
the method is same as sprint g3
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Bypassing Activation did not work.
It tries 5 times then stays on a "Self Service" black screen...
This is a Boost Pre-Paid device; not sure if that makes a difference...?
LG Tribute 5 Boost (Unlocked)
glen5678 said:
Bypassing Activation did not work.
It tries 5 times then stays on a "Self Service" black screen...
This is a Boost Pre-Paid device; not sure if that makes a difference...?
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Nevermind. I finally got it to unlock.
But I'm using TMO and, like you, can only get a 3G connection with 3M/2M speeds...
Anyone know how to resolve this?
glen5678 said:
Nevermind. I finally got it to unlock.
But I'm using TMO and, like you, can only get a 3G connection with 3M/2M speeds...
Anyone know how to resolve this?
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It has something to do with unlocking LTE band, similar to this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...m-updating-t2871269/post55321005#post55321005
However, it seems complicated
Does Tribute 5 have its own thread? I'm rooted, debloated. Disabled one process lg update but it doesn't seem to significantly improve battery life. Something drains the battery. I also have Treasure with tracfone. It has much better battery life. Are there any other processes i can safely uninstall?
Hmm, so I'm going to try and bring root to these devices but first I need current stock firmware. So the issue I've run into, and this is the first time I've come across something like this... is that there doesn't seem to be any stock fw downloads available online. There are some extremely sketchy websites that try to get you to pay for low_ship firmwares but I don't like that.
How do we get current stock downloads for our devices if nothing has been released? I need SM-J727R4 J727R4TYU1AQD4 stock firmware for Galaxy J7 US Cellular...
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Managed to get this phone rooted and everything was working great. Flashfire may have borked my System partition when I was doing backups, don't know how. But now I'm bricked until I can get firmware. Sent an email to Samsung, we'll see what they say.
Do you if the phone it comes unlocked ? Im interested in getting one
Sorry, Im on US Cellular but Im not sure that it is. I dont even know how to find out.
By the way, the firmware thankfully has been released. You can find it at SAMMOBILE and samsung-firmware.
Hi. Please, if root will be done - will it also work on European languages? Well thank you.
What is your exact model number, is it SM-J727R4?
LeviathaninWaves said:
What is your exact model number, is it SM-J727R4?
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J727R4 US Cellular Check ESN A
tono4224 said:
Hi. Please, if root will be done - will it also work on European languages? Well thank you.
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tono4224 said:
J727R4 US Cellular Check ESN A
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Root should work great for you.
Stock stock ROM J727R4TYU1AQD4_J727R4USC1AQD4_USC Precisely J727R4TYU1AQJ3_USC1AQJ3_USC_U.S_Cellular_7.0. Please, can anyone use TWRP and superSU to root? Well thank you.
tono4224 said:
Stock stock ROM J727R4TYU1AQD4_J727R4USC1AQD4_USC Precisely J727R4TYU1AQJ3_USC1AQJ3_USC_U.S_Cellular_7.0. Please, can anyone use TWRP and superSU to root? Well thank you.
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There isn't an official TWRP release for this phone, but the SMJ727P is an exact match to the SMJ727R4 in hardware. Use the TWRP for that device, wipe your data partition to remove encryption, then without rebooting flash the Magisk 14 zip for root. SuperSU works but has some problems. You will lose all your data but this is what I did and it works well.
Now that goes without saying, if things go wrong I'm not responsible.
Please help. Everything is like me, but after the SuperSU v.2.79-SR3 is introduced and the following restart is still running: Verification failed. Well thank you.
Prize. J727R4 works on the Slovak and on the network. I want to share my experience.
1. Start uninstall without restart, all 5 items (Odin3_v3.12.10) Build number: NRD90M. J727R4TYU1AQJ3. After the restart process, we select a flashlight.
2. Release the rest without restart, insert twrp_3.0.3-1_sm-j727p_17517. After we start without restart, we select the flashlight.
3.Downloads without reboot. insert J727P-SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3_rooted_boot_AQB9. after we pick the flashlight.
4. Trojhmat home, power, + set wipe-Gawlik.chase.data and select restart system in the menu. After the ratcheting and learning is the phone root and unlock.
Maybe I have to close this topic.