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[ROOT][BOOTLOADER][RECOVERY][STOCK][ SCH-I705 ] ROOT Verizon Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 LTE

How to root VZW Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 LTE
RECOMMENDED METHOD
07/09/2014
Working root method by geohot. This is now the recommended method!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
CAN ALSO WORK ON VRBMI1
It has been said the following root method: saferoot
Has been able to root VRBMI1. Give this a try before using the system image below.​
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!!!!WARNING!!!!
Many of you have been complaining about broken wifi and other issues.
I do not own this tablet anymore, which means I can no longer support it.
Verizon/Samusung released a new update: VRBMI1
Check your firmware version
THE LAST VERSION SUPPORTED BY THIS GUIDE IS VRBLL2.
IF VERIZON/SAMSUNG CHANGED THE KEYS THEY SIGN THEIR FIRMWARE WITH, THAN ANY ATTEMPT TO DOWNGRADE/UNLOCK MAY POTENTIALLY BRICK YOUR DEVICE.
This has been seen on the VZW Galaxy S4 and just recently the VZW Galaxy S3 (The VZW Tab 2 is a clone of the S3!)
If you are on the latest build (VRBMI1), then it is entirely possible things will not work. It is also possible the bootloader unlock may brick your device.
If the root method doesn't work, flash a stock odin tar for VRBLL2.
AGAIN... IF VERIZON/SAMSUNG CHANGED THEIR KEYS, YOU MAY BRICK!
If you are on VRBMI1 and have semi-bricked using this method, flash this stock ODIN image using ODIN 3.04.
DO NOT CHECK RE-PARTITION, FLASH LOCK, OR LED CONTROL
VRBMI1
http://-/android/SCH-I705/ROMs/4.1.2/HOME_I705VRBMI1_1415457_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5
The above information is unknown to me. Do all at your own risk!
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED​****
READ FIRST
*** *** *** *** Disclaimer *** *** *** ***
I am not responsible if you break your stuff. READ READ READ
If you DO NOT own a VERIZON Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 SCH-I705 then DO NOT flash this! If you have not verified and flash this on a p3xxx tab, something will break and I will not help you!​
Table of Contents
Step 1: Root
Step 2: Bootloader
Step 3: Recovery
OPTIONAL: Return to Stock​
YOU MUST DO ALL STEPS IN ORDER 1-3
This will probably trip your flash counter!
Step 1 - root Make sure to READ! Select the correct method below.
Root ICS 4.0.4 - Use if you are on STOCK Ice Cream Sandwich ONLY
This is a pre-rooted J1 base system image. It has all the latest updates from Verizon.
*Pre-requisites*
A. Reboot into stock recovery and data wipe / factory reset.
B. Reboot directly into Download Mode.
*Flash Pre-Rooted System Image*
1. Install Samsung drivers for SCH-I705 - Download Here
2. Download stock rooted 7zip archive and extract ODIN image sch-i705_4.0.4_VRLJ1_prerooted_ODIN.7z
3. Open ODIN ODIN 3.04
4. Select the system.ext4.tar.md5 file in the PDA section, uncheck f. Reset time
5. Press START. This process can up to 10 minutes. DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR TAB!!! Reboot.
6. Press the Thanks button
7. Go to Step 2​
Root JB 4.1.2 - Use if you are on STOCK Jellybean ONLY
This is a pre-rooted VRBLL2 base Jellybean system image. It has all the latest updates from Verizon.
*Pre-requisites*
A. Reboot into stock recovery and data wipe / factory reset.
B. Reboot directly into Download Mode.
*Flash Pre-Rooted System Image*
1. Install Samsung drivers for SCH-I705 - Download Here
2. Download stock rooted 7zip archive and extract ODIN image jellybean-4.1.2-rooted_sch-i705.tar.md5-COMPRESSED.7z Just extract it
3. Open ODIN ODIN 3.04
4. Select the jellybean-4.1.2-rooted_sch-i705.tar.md5 file in the PDA section, uncheck f. Reset time
5. Press START. This process can up to 10 minutes. DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR TAB!!! Reboot.
6. Press the Thanks button!!
7. Go to Step 2​Step 2 - Bootloader
Unlock Bootloader
Unlock your bootloader
How to UNLOCK VZW Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 bootloader
Go to Step 3
​Step 3 - Recovery
Custom Recovery
Flash CWM recovery OR TWRP recovery
How to flash unofficial ClockworkMod
How to flash unofficial TWRP​
Once you got custom, NEVER accept an OTA!
Return to Stock
Download stock firmware, ODIN flashable. Extract .md5 from the .zip file. DO NOT EXTRACT ANYTHING OUT FROM THE .md5!
I705VRBLL2_I705VZWBLL2_VZW.zip
Reboot into DOWNLOAD mode.
Connect Device.
Open ODIN, select the .md5 in the PDA section. The ONLY checkboxes that should be checked are Reset Time and Auto Reboot.
Press START and WAIT! DO NOT UNPLUG DEVICE. IT WILL REBOOT ON IT'S OWN!
You are now stock.
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Original root method for VRALG3 (original factory firmware) was achieved using RootDebugFS.bat
Thanks to
miloj
Noxious Ninja
sparkym3
joYstick61
Ezgoing2406
Scrosler​

Good job man. I hope the vtab gets its own development subforum here. Xda has a request thread for new threads for new devices. All of you with these new tabs should go post in it.
Edit: this is the thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660354
I posted in it in hopes of getting it done. Good luck vtabbers

THIS WORKED!
Just wanted to post in this thread too... so ppl know that this method works...
Thanks again MrHyde
Nexttonomy

Thanks for the tip Scottx. Posted there as well and you're welcome nextonomy!

Root Fail SCH-i705 Galaxy 2 Vzn LTE 7.0
cant figure out why this isnt working... could someone give a little more detail about why? followed every step to the letter.
Thanks in Advance

leakim13 said:
cant figure out why this isnt working... could someone give a little more detail about why? followed every step to the letter.
Thanks in Advance
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Are other apps such as TB, Terminal, or AdFree Android able to gain root privileges? If so, then Busybox Installer may have been denied. Check Superuser and remove it from the Denied list if it's there. After removing it, try again and make sure to tap "Allow" when it asks.
EDIT: Downloaded that app to test. SU asked if I wanted to grant SU permissions, tapped 'Grant'. All is fine. If it's NOT in the SU denied list, Force Close the app. Reopen it and it should ask.

This is awesome. Thanks! One thing - is there a way to stop the OTA update nag?

Xer0daze said:
This is awesome. Thanks! One thing - is there a way to stop the OTA update nag?
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Do this
MrHyde03 said:
Yes, using titanium you can freeze SDM.
Green icon with a phone and up arrow. Freeze or uninstall with titanium and verizon won't know what hit em.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
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Yes, using titanium backup freeze or remove SDM
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

Thanks, I did that. I also noticed in system/app there were SDM.apk and SDM.odix. I went ahead an renamed them SDM.apk.bak and SDM.odix.bak. I'm hoping this will get rid of the nag notification. One last thing - the update tried to run overnight once but CWM stopped it. When I woke up the tab was sitting on the CWM screen. Since then every time I reboot the tab it acts as if dalvik cache was cleared (I get the "android is upgrading - optimizing applications" screen before the tab loads). I think OTA set a reboot/clear cache flag somewhere I need to clear, but I don't know where that is set. Any ideas? Thanks again.

That will get rid of it. As for the reboot issue, have you tried clearing cache? Or even a factory reset? Factory reset won't hurt your root any nor restore the update app.

Thanks for the reply - Yep. I factory reset a couple days ago and made the update changes mentioned earlier. I no longer get the OTA notifications (YAY), but every time I restart the device it still rebuilds cache. I've formatted the cache partition, cleared dalvik cache, and as I mentioned, I tried a factory reset as well. This is the only hurdle I have left to clear. Out of curiosity, why are there no custom roms for the VZW version of this device? The VZW version doesn't carry the same model numbers as the retail models (GT-Pxxxx). The verizon device is simply SCH-I705 - there don't seem to be any roms for that. Isn't the only real difference the radio? I've asked around the forums, but not gotten a reply from anyone on this. I'd love to try some custom roms on this tab, and I'm sure that would fix the majority of my issues, but I have yet to find one.

There is actually a big difference between the wifi and lte devices. The i705 is closer related to the i535 (gs3) than it is the wifi tab 2's. And there are no custom ROMs yet becuase there are so few of us that own it, and even fewer (two of us actually..) who are trying to get anything done on it. I'm a novice developer so I'm still learning the process of ROM development. On top of that, I'm very busy working two jobs, saving up for a wedding. Unless someone else is capable of getting more development done we may only have 1 or two custom stock roms floating around, which is what I'm working on ever so slowly. CM10 and the others a bit out of my league right now.
If anyone wants to try to bring more attention to this device, feel free to do so. It'd be helpful to have people who know what they're doing more than me.

MrHyde03 -
Thank you so much for the detailed information. That is exactly what I've been looking for... exactly THAT. Congrats on the upcoming wedding by the way. That's awesome.
I might be willing to donate or lend a device to the right person if potential exists for that to result in a working Rom.I wouldn't know where to begin on that. I am in the Seattle area but can ship if necessary. I like CM10 and have Paranoid Rom (based on CM10) running on my GS3 and I'd absolutely LOVE to have the same features on my SCH-I705. I have the tab mounted in my car and It's a really great device, but the stock rom is HORRIBLE. For one, this 'loud volume warning' (whenever playing music over headphones or line output, it decreases the volume because, according to Samsung, I'm not a big enough boy to make my own decisions with regards to my own hearing) is driving me absolutely crazy. My GS3 did the same thing, but since I've rooted and loaded custom roms on it, I've loved it.
Thank you again for being one of the few to reply to my questions and for providing these details, you are appreciated.

I'm getting this:
Step 1 - Pushing files...
failed to copy 'debugfs' to '/data/local//debugfs': Permission denied
failed to copy 'su' to '/data/local//su': Permission denied
failed to copy 'debugfsinput' to '/data/local//debugfsinput': Permission denied
failed on '/data/local/tmp' - Permission denied
link failed File exists
Rebooting...
Once your devices has finished restarting,
Press any key to continue . . .
Step 2 - Rooting...
For this step, ignore any error messages that say "File not found"
Unable to chmod /data/local/debugfs: No such file or directory
/system/bin/sh: can't open /data/local/debugfsinput: No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local/tmp, Permission denied
failed on '/data/local/tmp.bak' - No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local/su, No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local/debugfs, No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local/debugfsinput, No such file or directory
Rooting FAILED! You may want to try running this tool again.
Your device region may not be supported if you see this message again.
Press any key to continue . . .
Could this have anything to do with me not yet having a sim card for the device (region??)?

I get permission denied errors when trying to push su and other files. Cannot obtain root. Any help?

What version android do you have? This is only confirmed on 4.0.4.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app

MrHyde03 said:
What version android do you have? This is only confirmed on 4.0.4.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
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4.0.4
I'm gonna try again today now that I have a sim, but I doubt that's the issue.
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JelloB said:
4.0.4
I'm gonna try again today now that I have a sim, but I doubt that's the issue.
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Same thing. No luck.
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RevosFTS said:
I get permission denied errors when trying to push su and other files. Cannot obtain root. Any help?
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Looks like we're having the same problem.

Yeah we have the same exact error. I am tempted to try manually pushing the root files through adb. I may have to call the banners though. Perhaps Liquid would be willimg to help.

Damn, if I had only seen this before I went TO the Verizon store, lol.
Oh well. I was just going to root and get a ROM out for everyone.
If anyone finds root let me know and I can start ROMS!
OP: You should put "not working" in title so people dont fill the thread with.. OMG it doesnt work!

[Guide] Rooting the Nexus 7 - 4.2 (JOP40C)

Preparation:
Open your device manager(PC)
Control Panel -> Device Manager
Remove literally everything to do with Android/Electronics a.k.a
Nexus, Android, Nexus 7, Androids, HTC, HTCDrivers (you get the picture)
Next Step
Plug your Nexus in, CHANGE THE SETTINGS TO CAMERA(P2P) not MTP
Also ensure USB Debugging is checked.
Getting the required program:
Now, download the latest WugFresh toolkit.
Direct Download (Goo.IM)
Wugs Site
Once Downloaded:
Open ToolKit and Click "Full Installation Drivers with guide"
Choose the PDA.Net method.
Follow the Guide and let the drivers install, it should also install PDA.Net at the same time (on PC) which should appear in bottom right of screen (PC Screen)
When Drivers are Installed:
Once the drivers are installed, go to the ToolKit again, under "Build Type" choose "Nakasi All Build TYPES **"
Rooting:
Now, when your build type is set to all build types, proceed with "Root", follow instructions again and it should reboot into a "Temporary TWRP", this is great.
Flashing Necessary Root Files:
Navigate to SDCard, ReadyToFlash! and find BusyBox and SuperSU, flash them using TWRP.
Clear Cache
Reboot, VOILA!
IF IVE MISSED ANYTHING OR YOU'D LIKE TO SEE ANYTHING ADDED, LET ME KNOW AND I'LL GET IT DONE !!

This will work for all Android versions. The 4.2 specifics is getting the drivers installed to recognise the N7. (Also the CamperP2P not MTP)

I wanted to test but the download is too slow (2 hours).

Is the same procedure valid for Nexus 7 3g?
Thanks
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

I have a nexus 7 in 4.2 and I have been very successful in the root. However, it must accurately.
Disabled security options on the Control of Android applications and behavioral allow installation of application from memory, if the root does not work.
The interface of the application should be reviewed at ergonomic figures to describe the sequence of steps (1. 2. 3.) ...
Otherwise it is a good job, thank you again for sharing your knowledge.
Sorry for my bad english
An admirer

mekanix said:
Is the same procedure valid for Nexus 7 3g?
Thanks
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Should be exactly the same, as all build types are selected, just ensure you choose the right software version.

Can you guys help me..i can't run su command again after update to 4.2..how to give some application like es explorer root access in 4.2. Thank,s.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

You don't need BusyBox to root. I'd recommend avoiding it because it has been known to cause problems with system updates in the past.

GldRush98 said:
You don't need BusyBox to root. I'd recommend avoiding it because it has been known to cause problems with system updates in the past.
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BusyBox is not a MUST but its recommended.
It just provides more commands for Linux/Unix based functions. (Probably more useful for advanced users)

Would this work for JOP40D version firmware?
Can't see anywhere on here detailing how to root that version of the Nexus 7.
Cheers

23james said:
Would this work for JOP40D version firmware?
Can't see anywhere on here detailing how to root that version of the Nexus 7.
Cheers
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I just rooted my N7 (JB 4.2.1/JOP40D) using Nexus 7 Toolkit v 4.0.0
It's quite easy to do. I basically needed to root so I can use OTG usb to mount USB Flash Drive so I can watch Videos/Movies.

Wilks3y said:
IF IVE MISSED ANYTHING OR YOU'D LIKE TO SEE ANYTHING ADDED, LET ME KNOW AND I'LL GET IT DONE !!
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Put windows only in the title

DC-IT said:
I basically needed to root so I can use OTG usb to mount USB Flash Drive so I can watch Videos/Movies.
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Root not needed to do this. I can do it just fine on 4.2.1 unrooted.

DC-IT said:
I just rooted my N7 (JB 4.2.1/JOP40D) using Nexus 7 Toolkit v 4.0.0
It's quite easy to do. I basically needed to root so I can use OTG usb to mount USB Flash Drive so I can watch Videos/Movies.
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Thanks for the reply. I'm guessing I need to separately unlock the bootloader before rooting? I literally have no idea how to do this. I rooted my Droid 2 a while ago and it was dead simple, this seems a lot more complicated! Also, is this is the same procedure for the 3g nexus?

link broken
Wilks3y said:
Now, download the latest WugFresh toolkit.
Direct Download
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The direct download link is broken

Hemidroids said:
Put windows only in the title
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Will create a Linux method if people want?
ukjaybrat said:
The direct download link is broken
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Will be fixed gimme a min

Link Fixed.
Any1 else want a linux guide?

Hi All,
I wanted to check if i can root my Nexus 7 (16gb wifi) and continue to use the stock rom that is currently running ?
i.e. i want to use OrBot for proxy which needs superuser access hence need to root, but i want to continue using the stock rom that has come with Nexus 7. I couldn't find much detail on continuing with the stock rom.
Also can i use the "Settings"->"About Tablet"->"check for updates", when the next update comes even after i root my device or should manually update ??
Thanks,
Anup.

too long??
kitten13 said:
I wanted to test but the download is too slow (2 hours).
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How does it take 2 hours to download a 24 mg file??

not working says it dont regaize my usb 2.0 i dont know why cain fastboot it shows adb user in device manager!!

[TUT] Root Galaxy Mini 2 without PC

Hi guys, this is my first tut here, about an alternative way for rooting my S6500D...
Q : Why do I need this? There is a better and easy way already using CWM....
A : This tut will only give you root access, without a busybox, CWM, etc. If you want Root+BB+CWM, please follow an other TUTs.
Okey, Here we go...
This TUT is based on "poot" exploit created by giantpune from androidforums.com (We should thanks him/her)
He/She create this exploit for LG Optimus Elite originally, but mod it to work for several phone model.
He said that this exploit will work on android version 2.3.5 - 2.3.7. Thats why I try this on Jena
Giantpune from androidforums, posted original application and some modded apk to work with other phone.
To respect his work and his thread, I only attached a working apk that root my Mini 2.
And provide his thread's link, so you can download all poot apks from there, thanks him and his team, and maybe donating him.
Here is the link : http://androidforums.com/elite-all-things-root/612914-optimus-elite-root-apk.html
Requirement :
- poot-debug.apk for h866c (Huawei ascend Y). I tried another version, but fail.
- Ministro II. You can download it from Playstore.
- Please remove your SD card.
Step by step :
1. Install Ministro II from Play Store.
2. Install poot-debug.apk for h866c. I already attached it.
3. Create Poot shortcut to Home.
4. Turn on USB Debugging in the Settings>Application>Developement
5. Open Poot, it will request to download some Ministro library. This library needed by poot to work. You will need an internet connection.
6. After all library downloaded, close Poot. Its better to reboot our phone first.
7. Let the phone boot completely. If you have much app installed, kill all running app, so nothing can interrupt this exploit.
8. Open Poot, tap "Press Here to Poot" button.
- If the phone reboot suddenly, try again this step.
- If Poot app show an error log, like error : 87 or 22, reboot your phone and try again.
- If it still fail, try to reboot your phone. When lockscreen showed up, immediately unlock it while system scanning storage. Open Poot quickly (thats why I want you to put a shortcut in home). Then tap "Press Here to Poot".
9. If Poot show log like "successfully push su file to /system/xbin...bla..bla...bla", then you have successfully rooted your phone.
10. After a successful poot, Poot will show 3 option:
- Get Superuser = it will open Play Store straightly to Superuser by ChainsDD page. Install it to manage root access.
- Get Root Checker Basic = it will open Play Store to Root Checker Basic page. If you want to check root access using this app, download it.
- Built-in Root Checker = Instead of download Root Checker Basic, you can use this built in feature.
11. After Superuser installed, dont forget to update su binary file from it.
12. Its done!!! now you have a rooted Mini 2.
Note: I have tested original poot for LG Optimus Elite, Cherry W100, and PCD Venture without success. If your phone can not be rooted with poot for h866c, I advice you to try another versions.
The advantage of this method :
- This method of rooting will not increase your custom bin, because you dont need to flash CWM.
- You dont need a PC to root Jena.
Disadvantage :
- You need to install/download Superuser by ChainsDD + BusyBox manually. This exploit only push su file (Superuser's su file by ChainDD) to /system/xbin.
Note: If you want to flash CWM, we need to wait mobile Odin compatible with our device. Therefore, if you want CWM very badly...I suggest you to flash it using PC.
Credits:
- giantpune from androidforums.com, who made the exploit.
- me, who try and test this exploit on Jena all night long :crying:
PM me, if someone should be listed on Credits

Really nice, very god man. But Triangle Away is working for our phones so there's no problem regarding bin counter

Thanks man
Yup, triangle away worked as you said. But I never try it yet tho. I bought a new Jena 1month ago, and I dont want to loose my warranty.
Thats why I search another way to root safely, without worries
Maybe this tuts dedicated for someone like me, who didnt have a PC or notebook yet.

Well that's something new. Portable rooting where you're in a car without CWM?
In all seriousness, it's great to see great things show up for our Jena, like this and MIUI, and TWRP, and CM 10, and OC Kernels, and many other stuff.
It's you people who make this phone awesome.
I have a question, is the "su" binary the latest one?

Yup, we hope Jena community will grow up like mini I
No, it is not. We need to update it to the latest version, after Superuser installed.
Iam still figuring out how to migrate to CWM superuser tho. Its Open Source, and looks like better security.

BusyBox can be installed downloading Busybox installer from play store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox
and maybe CWM can be installed with mobile odin (i don't know)
i am saying this because I am an admin of a spanish blog and many people ask us for a way to root and install CWM without PC,

Maybe I miss spelling something...
Or you dont understand what I mean
I mean superuser.apk by clockworkmod, or koush's superuser.
If I want CWM, I will not root using this method
Yup, thats busybox installer that I mean

I was only thinking in a way to install CWM for users that don't have PC. I am a admin of a Spanish blog and many people want it.
And in sOme other devices ROM MANAGER can install CWM. maybe it's possible with mobile Odin or rom manager, I guess

Rom Manager can brick the mini 2, because it's not compatible with mini 2 I think.

manu19thebest said:
I was only thinking in a way to install CWM for users that don't have PC. I am a admin of a Spanish blog and many people want it.
And in sOme other devices ROM MANAGER can install CWM. maybe it's possible with mobile Odin or rom manager, I guess
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MrMateczko said:
Rom Manager can brick the mini 2, because it's not compatible with mini 2 I think.
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Yup, i heard that rom manager can brick mini 2.
My best bet is mobile odin.
It is compatible with ace plus.
And mini 2 almost the same with ace plus.

physcodelic said:
Yup, i heard that rom manager can brick mini 2.
My best bet is mobile odin.
It is compatible with ace plus.
And mini 2 almost the same with ace plus.
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I am dumping info now via mobile Odin app. I will put it in mobile Odin xda thread, so chainfire can develop it for our phone
Please, can other person do the same? Cause I've squadzone kernel installed

manu19thebest said:
I am dumping info now via mobile Odin app. I will put it in mobile Odin xda thread, so chainfire can develop it for our phone
Please, can other person do the same? Cause I've squadzone kernel installed
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Already done that, but havent send it.
I will send it soon.
Jena full stock.

physcodelic said:
Yup, i heard that rom manager can brick mini 2.
My best bet is mobile odin.
It is compatible with ace plus.
And mini 2 almost the same with ace plus.
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Now I am dumping information for chainfire(with that he could make odin compatible). You can do it installing mobile odin app

Ive done that too. Already dump and send it to chainfire thread.
Just wait him to make it work with our device

physcodelic said:
Ive done that too. Already dump and send it to chainfire thread.
Just wait him to make it work with our device
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Finally, I didn't send it because I am using squadzone's kernel, so maybe it's different
But maybe it'll be useful to send one using CM10 (is more compatible)

I read somewhere that mobile Odin works on Ace Plus which has exactly the same partition layout as Mini 2. Also, since we don't need any specific file which contains the info about our partition layout (like ops file for some devices) while flashing something, it's pretty generic therefore mobile odin should work.
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TheWhisp said:
I read somewhere that mobile Odin works on Ace Plus which has exactly the same partition layout as Mini 2. Also, since we don't need any specific file which contains the info about our partition layout (like ops file for some devices) while flashing something, it's pretty generic therefore mobile odin should work.
Sent from my GT-S6500D using xda app-developers app
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Finally, a confirmation from a genious person
Maybe yes sir, it should work for our device.
But chainfire's mobile odin wont let us use it, if our device is not compatible.
Maybe, just maybe, (I dont know how it work ) mobile odin read our build.prop and compare them to it's device compatibility database.
If those not match, it just showing black screen, and an intructions to dump a log, then close it self.
Hopes he/she make it worked for Mini2 someday

physcodelic said:
Finally, a confirmation from a genious person
Maybe yes sir, it should work for our device.
But chainfire's mobile odin wont let us use it, if our device is not compatible.
Maybe, just maybe, (I dont know how it work ) mobile odin read our build.prop and compare them to it's device compatibility database.
If those not match, it just showing black screen, and an intructions to dump a log, then close it self.
Hopes he/she make it worked for Mini2 someday
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write private msg to chainfire mayby he do MO for Jena, but in OP chainfire i see many spam and hm 4 post from galaxy mini 2 users, this device is not popular and low range so chainfire do not even think about develop app to this phone. its my opinion...

well, yes, this is not popular. For reference, my latest CM10 build for Mini 1 is downloaded like 20k times. When I uploaded the first CM10 build in the first day it got 5k downloads. Mini 2 barely get 1k downloads in months. Mini 1 is quite popular, even after 2 years of its release. Perhaps it will change after camera is fixed.

TheWhisp said:
well, yes, this is not popular. For reference, my latest CM10 build for Mini 1 is downloaded like 20k times. When I uploaded the first CM10 build in the first day it got 5k downloads. Mini 2 barely get 1k downloads in months. Mini 1 is quite popular, even after 2 years of its release. Perhaps it will change after camera is fixed.
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well some of the users really is concerned about the camera, so they stick with Stock Rom.
but for us user whose not using the camera (crap for taking picture) CM10 is really great.

[Q] XT890 JB 4.1.2 - Rooting procedure worked but device not rooted. Offer donation

Hi guys,
I have a Motorola Razr I XT890 with Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2 (see screenshot). It was already updated to JB when I bought it from amazon.de (without mobile contract). I want to root my phone in order to run a firewall eg. by LBE Privacy Guard or by Avast!
Before installing any apps or changing settings I unlocked successfully the bootloader via the Motorola website and followed the instructions from theunlockr.com (theunlockr.com/2013/03/16/how-to-root-the-motorola-razr-i). Therefore, I downloaded the CMW from “turl1” (dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/553461/recovery-razri-tryAtouch.img) and the rooting package from “mattlgroff” (batakang.com/ftp/RAZRi/RootUtility/RAZRiRoot2.zip) and carefully followed the instructions.
The whole procedure worked just nice and in the end it said that rooting was successful. After re-booting, the SU app was successfully installed and LBE and AVAST! were granted SU rights.... BUT unfortunately, I still cannot activate any firewall since the phone has still no ROOT privileges. I installed the OTA Rootkeeper that confirmed that the device is not rooted.
Did I miss something? What can I do to fix this? I can offer you many "Thanks" and a donation in case you solve the problem.
Cheers

personally to make root download the JB package is installed via fastboot us and follow the tutorial served me very well this rom is istala pillama the same way by fastboot hope and help serve you luck
Sent from my XT890 using xda premium

Or follow the german instruction here:
http://www.android-hilfe.de/showthread.php?t=339727
[HowTo] Razr i rooten (mit CWM-Recovery und entsp. Bootloader)
via RazR I & Tapatalk 4

BlackundDecker said:
Hi guys,
I have a Motorola Razr I XT890 with Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2 (see screenshot). It was already updated to JB when I bought it from amazon.de (without mobile contract). I want to root my phone in order to run a firewall eg. by LBE Privacy Guard or by Avast!
Before installing any apps or changing settings I unlocked successfully the bootloader via the Motorola website and followed the instructions from theunlockr.com (theunlockr.com/2013/03/16/how-to-root-the-motorola-razr-i). Therefore, I downloaded the CMW from “turl1” (dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/553461/recovery-razri-tryAtouch.img) and the rooting package from “mattlgroff” (batakang.com/ftp/RAZRi/RootUtility/RAZRiRoot2.zip) and carefully followed the instructions.
The whole procedure worked just nice and in the end it said that rooting was successful. After re-booting, the SU app was successfully installed and LBE and AVAST! were granted SU rights.... BUT unfortunately, I still cannot activate any firewall since the phone has still no ROOT privileges. I installed the OTA Rootkeeper that confirmed that the device is not rooted.
Did I miss something? What can I do to fix this? I can offer you many "Thanks" and a donation in case you solve the problem.
Cheers
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Since you're unlocked bootloader, I would sugest you to install Omar-avelar ROM's.
Download the ROM zip and make a full phone wipe. (System, Data, cache, dalvyk, etc) and the factory reset. Then install the zip.
It's based on JB 4.1.2 EU, and it cames already Rooted.
(don't forget to make a backup of your stock ROM. You never know when Murphy's going to attack.)

You are suggesting..
zipi23 said:
personally to make root download the JB package is installed via fastboot us and follow the tutorial served me very well this rom is istala pillama the same way by fastboot hope and help serve you luck
Sent from my XT890 using xda premium
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Hi, so you are suggesting -if I understood correctly- to reinstall JB and try rooting again?
Cheers

Thanks for the tip, but..
sky0165 said:
Since you're unlocked bootloader, I would sugest you to install Omar-avelar ROM's.
Download the ROM zip and make a full phone wipe. (System, Data, cache, dalvyk, etc) and the factory reset. Then install the zip.
It's based on JB 4.1.2 EU, and it cames already Rooted.
(don't forget to make a backup of your stock ROM. You never know when Murphy's going to attack.)
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Hi Thanks for the tip. I found the thread but this seem a rather dramatic step since this ROM introduce many crucial changes in JB and I am not sure whether I would be comfortable with this. Do you think it could work as well if I install instead a retail JB 4.1.2 US and try rooting again? But I'lll keep this option definitely as a good plan B.
Cheers

BlackundDecker said:
Hi Thanks for the tip. I found the thread but this seem a rather dramatic step since this ROM introduce many crucial changes in JB and I am not sure whether I would be comfortable with this. Do you think it could work as well if I install instead a retail JB 4.1.2 US and try rooting again? But I'lll keep this option definitely as a good plan B.
Cheers
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Of course you can. Install it via RSDLite.

[How-To] Root and unlock the bootloader of the Nexus 4/5 without wiping data

This is a tutorial on how to root and unlock the bootloader of the nexus 4 without wiping any data!
Note: I'm not responsible for any damage on your phone! You choose to do these modifications and you are responsible for any problems!
I tested this on Android 4.4.3, but you may try it on other android versions, too. Please report if it works
Devices you can root using this app:
- Nexus 4: 4.4.3, 4.4.4
- Nexus 5, 4.4.3
1. Install the towelroot app (xda thread) from the project site! Please thank geohot, he made this possible!
2. Open the app and click on "make it ra1n"
3. Wait 15 seconds and the phone will reboot!
Congratulations! Your phone is rooted now!
4. Install either SuperSu or Superuser
a) In the app update your binary the "normal way" (without a custom recovery)
b)
1. Install BootUnlocker for nexus devices to unlock your bootloader! In the app, click "unlock" to unlock it!
2. Now you are able to install a custom recovery like TWRP or cwm
3. Boot up your system again, open SuperSu or Superuser and update the binary (using "TWRP/CWM")
This is it! You're rooted now and you can easily unlock/relock your bootloader using the BootUnlocker app without wiping any data
Note: This was not my work! I just wrote down some steps to root and unlock
How to unroot:
1. Reflash the stock recovery image/stock kernel/etc (only necessary if you are running a custom kernel/recovery/etc)
2. Open BootUnlocker and lock the bootloader. Now you are able to uninstall the app!
3. Open SuperSu -> Settings -> Full unroot. This will unroot your phone and the app will automatically be uninstalled.
4. Reboot and done

noob clarifications
Hey, came across your post in another post where you mentioned this method would prevent the posibility of the phone being wiped when unlocked + rooted via "traditional" methods using a PC w SDK etc. Phone at present is locked, unrooted stock Nexus 4 kitkat 4.4.4 stock.
Just wanted to clarify a few points since this is the first time I've come across a method where the phone is rooted and unlocked from within itself (I've rooted and unlocked a HTC desire back in my heydays).
--- Do I need to unlock the phone if I just want to change the kernel from stock to the Matr1x kernel? (I had taken unlocking as a given as it was the first step in every guide - there is no mention of steps on how to actually install the kernel but I was going to research that process once root and unlock was done successfully)
--- Any chance you can give steps on updating the binary the 'normal' way? (never done this before)
--- How do you install CWM using your method? Again, I have only seen it being installed via command lines from the PC
Apologies in advance for the dumb questions but searched and couldn't find any clear answers for those steps that I'm not understanding

salxtai said:
Hey, came across your post in another post where you mentioned this method would prevent the posibility of the phone being wiped when unlocked + rooted via "traditional" methods using a PC w SDK etc. Phone at present is locked, unrooted stock Nexus 4 kitkat 4.4.4 stock.
Just wanted to clarify a few points since this is the first time I've come across a method where the phone is rooted and unlocked from within itself (I've rooted and unlocked a HTC desire back in my heydays).
--- Do I need to unlock the phone if I just want to change the kernel from stock to the Matr1x kernel? (I had taken unlocking as a given as it was the first step in every guide - there is no mention of steps on how to actually install the kernel but I was going to research that process once root and unlock was done successfully)
--- Any chance you can give steps on updating the binary the 'normal' way? (never done this before)
--- How do you install CWM using your method? Again, I have only seen it being installed via command lines from the PC
Apologies in advance for the dumb questions but searched and couldn't find any clear answers for those steps that I'm not understanding
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1. To flash a kernel you have to unlock your bootloader, that's right. You just flash it using your PC and fastboot, there are many guides on how to do that
2. If your phone is rooted and you have SuperSU installed there'll be a popup and it'll tell you to update the binary before using the app. You are able to select the "normal" way then without a recovery
3. You can install CWM/TWRP using your PC in fastboot mode!
No problem, just ask :good:

Can the usual commandline methods for other things be used after this?

PGvossman said:
Can the usual commandline methods for other things be used after this?
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If you mean fastboot commands for example to flash another kernel/recovery/etc, yes! There's no difference between unlocking using this method or another "old" one, but this one doesn't wipe data

PGvossman said:
Can the usual commandline methods for other things be used after this?
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yes. can also be used flashify to flash recovery.img without PC

I think I'll give it a try then (assuming there's no risk of bricking my phone or doing irreversible damage). On that subject, is there an easy way to lock the bootloader and unroot?

PGvossman said:
I think I'll give it a try then (assuming there's no risk of bricking my phone or doing irreversible damage). On that subject, is there an easy way to lock the bootloader and unroot?
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Check the OP, there are already the steps given to unroot and relock

mihahn said:
I tested this on Android 4.4.3, but you may try it on other android versions, too. Please report if it works
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I tested this on Android 4.4.4... it works fine!
Note: with TowelRoot v3 it isn't necessary reboot, but when I've tried to update SuperSu it fails so reboot and that's all
Thanks so much!

I apologize for asking so many questions but what exactly is "updating the binaries". Is that just for the app itself or does it do something to the phone?

PGvossman said:
I apologize for asking so many questions but what exactly is "updating the binaries". Is that just for the app itself or does it do something to the phone?
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It updates the superuser binary that got installed by Towelroot I guess

will this method work on the nexus 5?

mihahn said:
This is a tutorial on how to root and unlock the bootloader of the nexus 4 without wiping any data!
Note: I'm not responsible for any damage on your phone! You choose to do these modifications and you are responsible for any problems!
I tested this on Android 4.4.3, but you may try it on other android versions, too. Please report if it works
1. Install the towelroot app (xda thread) from the project site! Please thank geohot, he made this possible!
2. Open the app and click on "make it ra1n"
3. Wait 15 seconds and the phone will reboot!
Congratulations! Your phone is rooted now!
4. Install either SuperSu or Superuser
F
a) In the app update your binary the "normal way" (without a custom recovery)
b)
1. Install BootUnlocker for nexus devices to unlock your bootloader! In the app, click "unlock" to unlock it!
2. Now you are able to install a custom recovery like TWRP or cwm
3. Boot up your system again, open SuperSu or Superuser and update the binary (using "TWRP/CWM")
This is it! You're rooted now and you can easily unlock/relock your bootloader using the BootUnlocker app without wiping any data
Note: This was not my work! I just wrote down some steps to root and unlock
How to unroot:
1. Reflash the stock recovery image/stock kernel/etc (only necessary if you are running a custom kernel/recovery/etc)
2. Open BootUnlocker and lock the bootloader. Now you are able to uninstall the app!
3. Open SuperSu -> Settings -> Full unroot. This will unroot your phone and the app will automatically be uninstalled.
4. Reboot and done
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Thanks, for the average user who doesn't use custom roms or anything really crazy, is super su or Superuser a better option? Or is it the same more or less? Thanks

anees167 said:
will this method work on the nexus 5?
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Yes, it should work fine. Try it
dodgebizkit said:
Thanks, for the average user who doesn't use custom roms or anything really crazy, is super su or Superuser a better option? Or is it the same more or less? Thanks
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These two are basically the same, as they are apps to manage the superuser permissions of other apps. You may use the one you like

That was easy
Of course I don't see this thread unitl after I spent the last hour setting everything up in Ubuntu to root the old fashioned way! Used this and was rooted in no time.

ota updates affected or not?
does using this towelroot will affect the ota updates i.e. if any ota update comes will i able to install as in the stock rom...?? please clarify this...

ashutoshchauhan211 said:
does using this towelroot will affect the ota updates i.e. if any ota update comes will i able to install as in the stock rom...?? please clarify this...
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see towelroot only roots your device.
You can get OTA PROVIDED - You dont change any of the stock files.. Nothing should be changed.

mihahn said:
This is a tutorial on how to root and unlock the bootloader of the nexus 4 without wiping any data!
b)
1. Install BootUnlocker for nexus devices to unlock your bootloader! In the app, click "unlock" to unlock it!
2. Now you are able to install a custom recovery like TWRP or cwm
3. Boot up your system again, open SuperSu or Superuser and update the binary (using "TWRP/CWM")
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Hi, I have rooted Nexus 4 4.4.4 with towelroot app (and I have SuperSu app).
Now, If I install custom recovery, I will lost data? With custom recovery, I will get OTA update?
Thank you

blank nexus 4 without ROM
hi
i tried to install android L, forgot to backup the old ROM , unable to flash the new android L and i cant even restore the old ROM because i forgot to backup the ROM. Tried to do ADB SIDELOAD also....it says cannot read the (file)...tried so many times
i am unable to install a ROM in my nexus 4....only thing i can see in my phone is recovery mode....
Kindly please help.........anyone please reply to this post....and help me......

nexusfans said:
hi
i tried to install android L, forgot to backup the old ROM , unable to flash the new android L and i cant even restore the old ROM because i forgot to backup the ROM. Tried to do ADB SIDELOAD also....it says cannot read the (file)...tried so many times
i am unable to install a ROM in my nexus 4....only thing i can see in my phone is recovery mode....
Kindly please help.........anyone please reply to this post....and help me......
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312