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[Q] Verizon SGT... where do I start?

Which root method is easiest/best?
what rom? Is there really no CM or MIUI support for this thing?
Thanks for any advice in advance!

My suggestion is you should stay with the stock rom first for at least 2 month before you make decision to root it. Play with it to the fullest, by doing so, then you will notice what its weeknest and find the best way to solve it by 3rd party app. If stil not satistfy, then go with the root thingy. But maybe i should warn you, that more reading is required, equip your self with good knowledge of rooting thing so that you will not screw up your tab. I'm my self already 17 days own this tab and still learning from xda community. I read a lot and found most people are facing big trouble after root. That had down my moral and make me think twice about rooting thing. But if you had confidence, than why not just go for it!!!
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Oh I am not new to rooting, I have owned a few Android devices. There is no question I want root, the question is how to go about it.
This devices support is so clustered it is near impossible to get through with anything remotely close to ease. Anyhow for those who follow in my footsteps and find this thread, here is how I have progressed.
First, how to undo and return to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=967175&highlight=return+to+stock
Power On + Volume Up is recovery
PoewrOn + Volume Down is downloader mode
Please note: the driver called for by Zadig should be SAMSUNG composite device, and it would not even show up unless the SGT was connected and in download mode already; Also you will have to check for and install the update after using this.
Next to skip Activation press Volume keys in this order
Up Down Up down left right left right B A Start... erm, no, thats not it...
Try
Up down down up up up down down down down
OK now on to root. Search for kies, here or on Google, you will find it. I am not even sure why this is necessary but when I skip this, **** don't work. Install it, check that you are not in USB debug mode (found under applications settings, developer) and connect your SGT. Wait for the error that you need to be in PC Studio mode, which we dont have, then disconnect.
Now you need to have Super One click Downloaded, (search the forums) and run it. Set your device to USB debugging ON then connect it. MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT SKIP THIS... I swear to god every device I get, at least once I will forget about debugging and spend hours reinstalling drivers because the device is not recognized!
Press Root
After it is rooted donate, and reboot the tab (MAKE SURE to reboot, trust me SU can do odd things before you do).
Download Verizon Boot Strapper. Yes it is 2.99, take your cheap ass to the bank, deposit 3 bucks, and support the dev.
CLick Bootstrap Recovery and you will gett a SU request, if you dont, you did not reboot like I said earlier, do so now, and hope you dont get a bad install
After it is done click reboot into recovery like it tells you. Once it is done, do not reboot yet, whipe the cache, then go into advanced and wipe Dalvic. I am not sure if anyone else does this, but the only time I did not, I got stuck at the samsung screen and had to repeat this whole process.
Reboot, and enjoy your Galaxy tab.

Problems installing root toolkit drivers.

Am attempting to root my new n7 using:
Nexus-7-root-toolkit-v.1.1
iiuc as I have not put anything on there I don't need to unlock the bootloader. So I proceeded directly to installing the drivers.
I got a message saying that I had an existing Android driver installed (I assume for my sgs2) and a 'hit yes to reinstall, no to keep' message, which is a bit ambiguous. YES seems to lead to further activity. Enabled usb debugging, replugged the n7 and never saw any more activity, wizard or reboot. Hitting OK goes to phone not detected rc=103. Driver appears to uninstall from here.
Not a clue what I'm meant to do from this point, and suggestions welcome.
Ian

I chose yes (to reinstall driver).

ikeny said:
I chose yes (to reinstall driver).
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I tried that too, but it lead to the 103.
Don't know how to proceed from here.
i

I'm confused. The Nexus Root Toolkit is v1.5 (not 1.1).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
Are you actually using the one click root tool (v1.1)?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742919
Either way, watch the youtube videos linked on the first post in each thread. It'll help to clarify things.
You have to unlock the boot loader in order to root.

Manually install them, follow the cyanogenmod guide on installing adb drivers.
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IanWorthington said:
Am attempting to root my new n7 using:
Nexus-7-root-toolkit-v.1.1
iiuc as I have not put anything on there I don't need to unlock the bootloader. So I proceeded directly to installing the drivers.
I got a message saying that I had an existing Android driver installed (I assume for my sgs2) and a 'hit yes to reinstall, no to keep' message, which is a bit ambiguous. YES seems to lead to further activity. Enabled usb debugging, replugged the n7 and never saw any more activity, wizard or reboot. Hitting OK goes to phone not detected rc=103. Driver appears to uninstall from here.
Not a clue what I'm meant to do from this point, and suggestions welcome.
Ian
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first off download the newest root toolkit from wugfresh 1.52
then if u have problem with the drivers with the toolkit, then stop the toolkit and install pda net on ur pc and it will install the drivers for u! then try unlocking and rooting and it should be alot easier. The only problem i had was with the drivers.

ikeny said:
I'm confused. The Nexus Root Toolkit is v1.5 (not 1.1).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
Are you actually using the one click root tool (v1.1)?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1742919
Either way, watch the youtube videos linked on the first post in each thread. It'll help to clarify things.
You have to unlock the boot loader in order to root.
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It *is* the one click tool, yes. I'l check out the videos, thanks. The text says the boot loader unlocking was optional, but I'll install the SDK and try that, thanks.
i

IanWorthington said:
It *is* the one click tool, yes. I'l check out the videos, thanks. The text says the boot loader unlocking was optional, but I'll install the SDK and try that, thanks.
i
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It's only optional for those that already unlocked their boot loader previously.
In you case, you have to do it since yours is locked at the moment.

Needed to change the USB mode then the driver install and rooting worked fine. Wasn't obvious to me at least!
Many thanks.
Ian

ikeny said:
It's only optional for those that already unlocked their boot loader previously.
In you case, you have to do it since yours is locked at the moment.
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Didn't have to unlock prior to rooting, the one click process did that for me.
i

[Q] Need Help Unlocking Bootloader/Installing CM

I tried to unlock my bootloader, following various guides, and kept getting stuck on the "Download Mode !!!" part. I just want to install the latest stable version of Cyanogenmod on my phone since the stock ROM is being a real pain for me (very slow and unresponsive).
I have:
Android 4.1.2
Build Number: JZ054K
Software Version: AME-XXX
I read online that you need the Euro firmware to unlock the bootloader, can I flash the euro firmware and will it mess with my service? I'm confused as to how the firmware affects things since I've read conflicting information. I didn't flash my firmware a few hours before trying to unlock, so maybe that's the problem?

Seriously?
There aren't enough threads and guides for you to read already? Everything you need is already out there on this forum so why start another thread just because you are too lazy to search and read for yourself?

I have read around and have tried a number of guides a number of times. They haven't worked for me and I'm just wondering what i'm doing wrong. Even though all the information is out there, I don't have the experience to understand it apparently. I've spent hours trying to figure things out but i keep reading conflicting info and half-explained steps and now I'm just confused and would like a clear point in the right direction.
So, do i need to reflash the latest firmware, wait a few hours, then try again on a full charge? Or do i need a euro firmware? Which guide should i follow?
I've downloaded a few applications and driver packages and whatnot but if those could possibly conflict with each other and cause problems i could work with a fresh OS. I'm running OS X but i have linux VMs and friends with clean windows installs (mine is all sorts of messed up)

eatfoodnow said:
I tried to unlock my bootloader, following various guides, and kept getting stuck on the "Download Mode !!!" part. I just want to install the latest stable version of Cyanogenmod on my phone since the stock ROM is being a real pain for me (very slow and unresponsive).
I have:
Android 4.1.2
Build Number: JZ054K
Software Version: AME-XXX
I read online that you need the Euro firmware to unlock the bootloader, can I flash the euro firmware and will it mess with my service? I'm confused as to how the firmware affects things since I've read conflicting information. I didn't flash my firmware a few hours before trying to unlock, so maybe that's the problem?
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It isn't a question of firmware, the phone needs to have an unlockable bootloader to be able to be, well, unlocked. Here is a list http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2181581 of P880 bootloader versions. Follow the guide to check which BL your phone has.

Thats obsolete, all versions can be unlocked afaik, either with official method or by fuse editing. No need to keep sim card in,you just need proper drivers

Oh, OK, I didn't know that. But, even better, OP should not have any trouble, provided he follows the BL unlock guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2224020
Maybe his BL is already unlocked OR is relocked (meaning can't be unlocked anymore).

Its more likely that his drivers are messed up imo.
The fuse editing method should work for everyone, i recommend you give it a try

So the fuse method would be the "BL-unlock.bat" method on that bootloader unlock forum post? I've tried it before, but I'll try it again. The directions only say to run it, is there anything else I need? Now, since it's a .bat file I absolutely have to run it on Windows, right? Because if so I'll use a friend's computer instead of my windows installation.
What are the necessary installations before I run the file? How should I configure settings on my phone? (like what type of usb connection should it be)
There are a lot of things that people expect readers to know but I'm really not very knowledgeable about standard practices for phone stuff so I really need every step. Thanks for helping!

Since its.bat file, you can open it in text editor to see which commands it executes. I'd still recommend to do it on windows machine, other OSs may work but aren't tested.
You need abd & fastboot drivers, plus drivers for our device. It's been a while since I've done it, but afaik you can get proper device drivers via lg support tool.

Flying_Bear said:
Since its.bat file, you can open it in text editor to see which commands it executes. I'd still recommend to do it on windows machine, other OSs may work but aren't tested.
You need abd & fastboot drivers, plus drivers for our device. It's been a while since I've done it, but afaik you can get proper device drivers via lg support tool.
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Also, correct me if i'm wrong I only had stock for 2hours, but also stock needs usb debugging to be enabled or adb won't work?

Yep, afaik usb debugging needs to be enabled

When you are fast enough, it is possible in charging mode wihle the carger animation is shown. But you have install adb driver very fast...

So I'm pretty sure I got the bootloader unlocked, I ran the .bat file and it went through everything until the part where it checks to see if my bootloader is unlocked, it just froze forever, so I closed it.
How should I go about checking?
Also, what would be my next step now for installing CM10.1.3? I tried to follow the guide on the cyanogenmod wiki (install_CM_for_p880) (I can't post links yet)
...but ran into problems with pushing it into root with adb. It said I didn't have permissions, so I googled some stuff, but just got myself confused.
Thanks for all the help btw!

eatfoodnow said:
So I'm pretty sure I got the bootloader unlocked, I ran the .bat file and it went through everything until the part where it checks to see if my bootloader is unlocked, it just froze forever, so I closed it.
How should I go about checking?
Also, what would be my next step now for installing CM10.1.3? I tried to follow the guide on the cyanogenmod wiki (install_CM_for_p880) (I can't post links yet)
...but ran into problems with pushing it into root with adb. It said I didn't have permissions, so I googled some stuff, but just got myself confused.
Thanks for all the help btw!
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you can check your bl status by entering sw mode (phone off, hold vol+ and insert charger) or reeboting into bl (adb reboot oem-unlock)
to install cm steps are:
-install recovery (you can choose either cwm or twrp, it's more about looks than functions)
-download rom zip onto sd card
-install said zip from said recovery, there's no adb involved
Now my personal opinion, I really don't see the point in flashing 10.1, i would go staright for cm11 if i were you

Ok well I think I got things together more or less, eventually I tried to install CM10.1 with the ROM manager app. I forgot to select the options to wipe my data partitions and now I'm stuck in an endless boot loop every time I turn the phone on. I tried to boot from my backup using CWM which I made with the app prior to trying to install, and it gave me an error about an MD5 checksum failing, no matter what I tried. Should I do the factory reset/wipe option with CWM now? What's my best option.
Also why would you recommend CM11 over CM10.1? I don't want to have to deal with a nightly, all this phone stuff is a supreme headache to me.

eatfoodnow said:
Ok well I think I got things together more or less, eventually I tried to install CM10.1 with the ROM manager app. I forgot to select the options to wipe my data partitions and now I'm stuck in an endless boot loop every time I turn the phone on. I tried to boot from my backup using CWM which I made with the app prior to trying to install, and it gave me an error about an MD5 checksum failing, no matter what I tried. Should I do the factory reset/wipe option with CWM now? What's my best option.
Also why would you recommend CM11 over CM10.1? I don't want to have to deal with a nightly, all this phone stuff is a supreme headache to me.
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Factory reset then get nandroid manager app and see if you can restore your stuff with that
CM11 is bugless atm and performance (imo) is way superior

So after a factory reset/data wipe, my phone just booted into CM10.1 and now that's working. And it looks like all of my stuff on the phone is still there (though of course apps aren't installed and whatnot, that wouldn't make sense). Thanks for all the help!
I tried to find a feature list or something to see what exactly is better about CM11, and found out that "stable" doesn't exactly mean stable for CM, and that it looks like a good idea to update, so I think I will try to update to that. Do you know anywhere that has an actual feature list to show me what CM11 does that CM10.1 doesn't?

[Q] KFHD (2012) rooted?

Hi Everyone:
I am attempting to root and install cm11 on my son's KFHD. I am a bit of a noob, but I have successfully rooted my nook color in the past and read MANY threads on how to root, but I'm kind of at a loss.
The problem is that I followed the thread on how to root and I had a bunch of trouble. I finally was able to get through the steps, but the command box closed before the KFHD rebooted successfully. In an attempt to "fix" it, I restored the device to factory settings. It seems to be working just fine with stock os, but there is a superuser app which has requested access to apps.
I downloaded an app from Mobile1 to check that there is root access and the app indicates that I do indeed have root access. Should I go ahead and try to install a rom?
I would like to root it because my son is using it for school and is having a hard time adjusting to the stock os. (Which I hate, too).
Thank you so much!!!!
-NDH

1. Super User is the app that lets apps have access to root. (easy way of understanding it)
2. You need to Install Twrp and 2nd bootlander before installing the rom.
go to this video and follow the directions carefully. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1bLCuQN0-U
3.Go to this video to install cm 11 rom for 2012 version. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ODVX_EYaVY
4. once intalled new rom go to settings-about tablet-cyanogenmod updates and then update to latest version. IMPORTANT

thank you
Thank you for the advice. I appreciate it.
I've run into a new problem today, however. The device powered itself off and won't reboot at all. (It had a full charge). So I am off to do some research on how to fix this problem. UGH.
-NDH

ndharvey said:
Thank you for the advice. I appreciate it.
I've run into a new problem today, however. The device powered itself off and won't reboot at all. (It had a full charge). So I am off to do some research on how to fix this problem. UGH.
-NDH
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Did you flash anything before this happened?

nope
SafinWasi said:
Did you flash anything before this happened?
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I didn't flash anything - just tried to root. After several hours of trying lots of fixes and googling like crazy, I was able to get the device to turn on. My WIN7 laptop was not recognizing the KFHD. I tried a different usb port on my laptop and it installed all of teh drivers and recognized the device.
I did go ahead and order a fastboot cable - and I'm glad I did. The day after I got the KFHD working again, it turned itself off again and would not reboot.
I spent several hours today trying to understand fastboot and how to use the cable and a few minutes ago, I was able to restore a system image and get it back to stock. I am waiting for it to charge up a bit and then I'll set it up again. I think it worked because there are no apps or anything installed as of now.
All I really want to do is have access to the Play Store and install an alternate launcher, so it looks and feels comfortable for my kid. He's had the kindle for almost a year, but doesn't feel very comfortable using it and its something he needs to use at school (where I can't help him). Once its charged up, I will re-root - following directions very closely!!!!!
Thanks for your help!
NDH

ndharvey said:
I didn't flash anything - just tried to root. After several hours of trying lots of fixes and googling like crazy, I was able to get the device to turn on. My WIN7 laptop was not recognizing the KFHD. I tried a different usb port on my laptop and it installed all of teh drivers and recognized the device.
I did go ahead and order a fastboot cable - and I'm glad I did. The day after I got the KFHD working again, it turned itself off again and would not reboot.
I spent several hours today trying to understand fastboot and how to use the cable and a few minutes ago, I was able to restore a system image and get it back to stock. I am waiting for it to charge up a bit and then I'll set it up again. I think it worked because there are no apps or anything installed as of now.
All I really want to do is have access to the Play Store and install an alternate launcher, so it looks and feels comfortable for my kid. He's had the kindle for almost a year, but doesn't feel very comfortable using it and its something he needs to use at school (where I can't help him). Once its charged up, I will re-root - following directions very closely!!!!!
Thanks for your help!
NDH
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I would recommend you to install a custom ROM like CyanogenMod. Trust me,you'll love it. AOSP is much better than Amazon OS.

Nexus 6 infinite bootloop

Just received the n6 today and there was a notification to update to 5.1. I downloaded and updated it and now it is in an infinite bootloop- keeps on saying optimising 125 apps. (BTW this was completely stock- I didn't even sign in to my Google account) . I tried recovery mode wipes and endless reboots but nothings working- help please?
Btw I am a complete noob who doesn't know anything about root etc so I really don't know what to do.

Anyone

Anyone here

Dry Bones said:
Did your phone die mid installation?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-flash-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008
heres a thread that could help you if factory resetting or wiping the dalvik/cache isnt working.
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It didn't die,no. I want a way of fixing the bootloop- without voiding my warranty

Derp12340 said:
Anyone
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Derp12340 said:
Anyone here
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Greetings,
Please refrain from bumping a thread until at least 24 hours have passed. XDA Assist is a very busy forum and the Assist RC's have lives outside of XDA as well.
Regards,
The_Merovingian
Forum Moderator

look up how to flash a factory image.. because as i see it, you only have two choices, flashing a factory image, or getting an exchange from wherever you bought your n6.

Did you ever let it finish optimizing apps? Any time an OTA is installed the first boot takes what seems like forever aka 10+ mins depending on number of apps installed. If you interrupt the process I guess it's possible to corrupt something.
Otherwise like @simms22 said install the factory image to reset it entirely or take it back to in for repairs.
If you'd like to run the factory image install yourself follow Google's instructions and download 6.0.1 image for shamu (Nexus 6) at https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images.

And also I did not enable developer settings nor did I root my device (it is completely stock) so my bootloader is locked and USB debugging is not enabled

Guys these are my options
1) sideload an ota through root toolkit
2)
Wipe data and reset using nexu
S root toolkit
Thing is, my bootloader is locked and USB debugging is disabled.

Go ahead and enable usb debugging and unlock the bootloader.
Once you have everything updated and you don't plan to root or want to do manual installs or take back ups just relock the bootloader when you're done and turn off usb debugging.

janjanrex said:
Go ahead and enable usb debugging and unlock the bootloader.
Once you have everything updated and you don't plan to root or want to do manual installs or take back ups just relock the bootloader when you're done and turn off usb debugging.
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I think you missed the point... The device is bootlooping = impossible to enable USB debugging and unlock the bootloader.
Derp12340 said:
Guys these are my options
1) sideload an ota through root toolkit
2)
Wipe data and reset using nexu
S root toolkit
Thing is, my bootloader is locked and USB debugging is disabled.
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I think you need to go with option 3 - get a new phone under warranty, which shouldn't be a problem.
With your new phone, before doing anything else, unlock your bootloader. That will save you a lot of headache.
Edit: Did you try doing a factory reset in recovery? Check this link for instructions: http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/use-recovery-mode-android/

The Final Answer
If you aren't going to replace the phone under warranty, then this is your only option.
1. Download Nexus Toolkit. http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
2. Use the toolkit to download the latest factory image.
3. Boot into Bootloader
4. Flash factory image

pr0ndigy said:
If you aren't going to replace the phone under warranty, then this is your only option.
1. Download Nexus Toolkit. http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
2. Use the toolkit to download the latest factory image.
3. Boot into Bootloader
4. Flash factory image
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well, he has multiple options to choose from.. the other option being flashing the factory image the right way :silly:

simms22 said:
well, he has multiple options to choose from.. the other option being flashing the factory image the right way :silly:
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My way is the right way!
How do i know?
Because i've done it, and it works.
So take your **** talk somewhere else kid :good:

These little spats are what keep the community interesting, and I enjoy them when they happen. As Dame Edna Everage said: "I have the fortunate gift of being able to laugh at other people's misfortunes." But personally, I go with experience.
simms22 32,086 posts Thanks Meter: 25,801
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But hey, what do I know...?
As it happens, I'm a big fan of NRT, having praised, recommended and contributed to it a number of times, but I don't rely on it solely. And I would not go so far as to say "My way is the right way".
Just saying...

Its not a boot loop if you were able to get to the "optimizing apps" message. and the fact that it got to the "optimizing apps" message means your system partition is functioning properly.
Ive had optimization run for 35+ minutes before booting when i took my first official update. You may have messed the phone up if you forced Reboot/power off while it was optimizing.
try and let it boot, if you get the optimizing message then plug it up and let it sit overnight if you have to, i promise IT WILL BOOT.
worse comes to worse, just google "nexus 6 back to stock". your boot loader doesnt have to be unlocked, and usb debugging does not have to be enabled to return to stock

Derp12340 said:
Guys these are my options
1) sideload an ota through root toolkit
2)
Wipe data and reset using nexu
S root toolkit
Thing is, my bootloader is locked and USB debugging is disabled.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nDLvy8F5qk
Using ADB mode, you can flash latest factory images: http://androidforums.com/threads/guide-how-to-flash-a-nexus-factory-image-manually.706533/
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=en

pr0ndigy said:
My way is the right way!
How do i know?
Because i've done it, and it works.
So take your **** talk somewhere else kid :good:
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LOL. you have no idea who you're taking to
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Seems I solved the problem myself. I used the rootkit- I basically just unlocked the bootloader and then reset it and flashed marshamallow 6.0.1 and I'm gonna relock the bootloader tomorrow. It was easy enough even for a noob like me.

I wonder how you did it. I can't imagine that such toolkit is able to unlock a bootloader when "OEM unlocking" wasn't enabled in your rom. Or did you enable that before?