What is the best ad blocker for the Moto X running Kit Kat, for either unrooted or rooted phones?
Thanks in advance.
Google Ad free by bigtincan I'm rooted 4.4 it works great
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coletrane said:
Google Ad free by bigtincan I'm rooted 4.4 it works great
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Does it require rooting? While I have you, which method of rooting did you use with Kit Kat?
Much appreciated.
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Does it require rooting? While I have you, which method of rooting did you use with Kit Kat?
Much appreciated.
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The app Adaway is very good, but requires root, haven't checked if it's compatible with 4.4, I'm still running 4.2
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What is the best ad blocker for the Moto X running Kit Kat, for either unrooted or rooted phones?
Thanks in advance.
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using adaway on 4.4 works like charm. Rooted here
sravanz said:
using adaway on 4.4 works like charm. Rooted here
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While I have your attention, what is the best root method with 4.4?
Many thanks.
I believe with a locked bootloader, the only option is jcase's Slapmymoto, to root 4.4
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source for adaway?
M973 said:
The app Adaway is very good, but requires root, haven't checked if it's compatible with 4.4, I'm still running 4.2
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haven't had to install it for some time (was on GNEX for a long time running CM), i know adaway is not on gplay anymore, where do you get it from? i see it on f-droid, wondering if that's a "reputable" site
edit: found it right here via xda
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2190753
coletrane said:
Google Ad free by bigtincan I'm rooted 4.4 it works great
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is bigtincan still supporting adfree? i've used their app since the first droid and within the last month, it would appear as if they've completely abandoned the product. i've since swithced to adaway, although i haven't implemented anything on my X as i have yet to root.
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While I have your attention, what is the best root method with 4.4?
Many thanks.
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For ad blocking, I use Bigtincan's AdFree -> http://adfree.bigtincan.com/index.php
As for rooting.. if you have a locked bootloader.. then JCASE's methods, depending on your ROM version... SlapMyMoto (if you have 4.4), RockMyMoto(if you have the "camera fix" OTA), or PwnMyMoto(if you are using the original shipping rom) available in this section-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/orig-development
If you have an unlocked bootloader, then see -> https://plus.google.com/110773150384694258853/posts/VhtJtg92sTP there is also a thread somewhere here with the the same instructions and discussion.
KidJoe said:
For ad blocking, I use Bigtincan's AdFree -> http://adfree.bigtincan.com/index.php
As for rooting.. if you have a locked bootloader.. then JCASE's methods, depending on your ROM version... SlapMyMoto (if you have 4.4), RockMyMoto(if you have the "camera fix" OTA), or PwnMyMoto(if you are using the original shipping rom) available in this section-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/orig-development
If you have an unlocked bootloader, then see -> https://plus.google.com/110773150384694258853/posts/VhtJtg92sTP there is also a thread somewhere here with the the same instructions and discussion.
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How can I tell if I have a locked bootloader and if I have the the "camera fix" OTA or just 4.4?I just bought my MX from AT&T a week ago and it updated to 4.4 immediately.
Much appreciated.
drjim said:
How can I tell if I have a locked bootloader and if I have the the "camera fix" OTA or just 4.4?I just bought my MX from AT&T a week ago and it updated to 4.4 immediately.
Much appreciated.
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At&t has locked boot loader and you can't unlock it.
The camera update ota was still 4.2.2. If you upgraded to 4.4, you have the one and only kit Kat ROM so use the Slapmymoto thread to root.
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At has locked boot loader and you can't unlock it.
The camera update ota was still 4.2.2. If you upgraded to 4.4, you have the one and only kit Kat ROM so use the Slapmymoto thread to root.
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That's great, thanks!
Related
Title might be a bit confusing, but this is the current status of my phone:
Verizon Moto X
Android Version 4.2.2
Rooted via PwmMyMoto-1.4.3-Verizon (a la http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2444957)
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My questions is, how do I get Android 4.4 and have it stay rooted (for the purposes of tethering)
Check out the "slap my moto" thread in original development. It'll take you through the process of installing a back door for root (not actually rooting yet) on 4.2.2 and then upgrading to 4.4 with root
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chrisbass said:
Check out the "slap my moto" thread in original development. It'll take you through the process of installing a back door for root (not actually rooting yet) on 4.2.2 and then upgrading to 4.4 with root
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here is a ref guide i just made to help people get 4.4 rooted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
I just rooted my Xperia Z (C6606) last night, and now this morning I notice my xperia is downloading a new update. I'm not new to the scene with rooting, I'm sure it will break my root, is there a root method for this new update?
It most likely break root if successful or fail to update.
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citykiid said:
I just rooted my Xperia Z (C6606) last night, and now this morning I notice my xperia is downloading a new update. I'm not new to the scene with rooting, I'm sure it will break my root, is there a root method for this new update?
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How did you root your phone, I was not able to find any links that helped me root the phone? Could you please send me the link in XDA.
citykiid said:
I just rooted my Xperia Z (C6606) last night, and now this morning I notice my xperia is downloading a new update. I'm not new to the scene with rooting, I'm sure it will break my root, is there a root method for this new update?
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I'm in the same boat... I noticed the new update this morning. I'm wondering if SuperSU Pro w/ survival mode enabled will preserve root. Haven't tried it yet...
I thought as much, guess I won't update then, unless there is a method to root the new update
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It most likely break root if successful or fail to update.
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I thought as much, is there a method that can root the update?
buddyperson said:
How did you root your phone, I was not able to find any links that helped me root the phone? Could you please send me the link in XDA.
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here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31545627&postcount=1
glad to help.:good:
I can confirm it will break root
citykiid said:
I just rooted my Xperia Z (C6606) last night, and now this morning I notice my xperia is downloading a new update. I'm not new to the scene with rooting, I'm sure it will break my root, is there a root method for this new update?
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I loaded the update and lost my root access. Trying to find an updated root process now that will work with the 10.4.C.0.814 version. Very frustrating that I can't simply post in the thread for the previous version of root to ask for an update.
TMo? An update? What android version?
If you want root you will have to go back to 4.2.2 and root it again then flash a pre rooted stock based ROM.
Usually an update kills root.
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deerhurst said:
TMo? An update? What android version?
If you want root you will have to go back to 4.2.2 and root it again then flash a pre rooted stock based ROM.
Usually an update kills root.
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It's not an Android update. It's updates to some of the Sony applications and I think some UI tweaks. According to T-Mobile, Sony has not released an update to the phone beyond 4.2.2. Ha.
I researched it after the question. Its apparently 4.3 as said in other sources. TMo cant document did their life.
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It's not an Android update. It's updates to some of the Sony applications and I think some UI tweaks. According to T-Mobile, Sony has not released an update to the phone beyond 4.2.2. Ha.
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Your info is outdated, the update is 4.3. Here's a screenshot from my phone, decided to update.
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I loaded the update and lost my root access. Trying to find an updated root process now that will work with the 10.4.C.0.814 version. Very frustrating that I can't simply post in the thread for the previous version of root to ask for an update.
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I'm still looking for a root method on this forum and on other forums as well, if this forum doesn't get closed before then I'll post any links i find
I have tried at least 15 times and keep getting this. Am I doing something wrong? I am not new to this. It downloads and tries to install but it never finishes.
you may root it again bro. Root will lost if a new frmware updated to your phone.
update
fsured said:
It's not an Android update. It's updates to some of the Sony applications and I think some UI tweaks. According to T-Mobile, Sony has not released an update to the phone beyond 4.2.2. Ha.
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On the Sony website they say that the build number and the jellybean are updated to 4.3 instead of the 4.2.2.
Just look up the model number on sony mobile
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here's the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31545627&postcount=1
glad to help.:good:
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Thanks a lot the 0 option in the runme worked no problem. I have been trying to root for 2 months now. Now its time to install kitkat rom.
deerhurst said:
TMo? An update? What android version?
If you want root you will have to go back to 4.2.2 and root it again then flash a pre rooted stock based ROM.
Usually an update kills root.
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How did you get KitKat on your T-Mobile z I'm of a international 4.3 mind pointing me in the right direction.
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Rooted on 4.2.2, installed a recovery manager then flashed a pre rooted stock based ROM from here.
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Rooted on 4.2.2, installed a recovery manager then flashed a pre rooted stock based ROM from here.
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So no flash tool. I'm going to have to look into it more. I used flash tool to flash the 6603 4.3
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So no flash tool. I'm going to have to look into it more. I used flash tool to flash the 6603 4.3
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Flash the ROM in the recovery console, such as TWRP then flash the kernel with FlashTool. Many of the threads in the dev section do a good job of quickly running through the steps.
I used NUT's 4.4.2 pre-rooted ROM.
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Hi everybody, sorry for the noob question but i've some doubts about it.
the question is if I've unlocked the bootloader and i'm on a stock firmware such as european one will i receive the OTA Updated to 4.4.3 or not?
thanks in advanced for your time and replies
sorry for bad english
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Hi everybody, sorry for the noob question but i've some doubts about it.
the question is if I've unlocked the bootloader and i'm on a stock firmware such as european one will i receive the OTA Updated to 4.4.3 or not?
thanks in advanced for your time and replies
sorry for bad english
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Yes you will !!!! :good:
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Yes you will !!!! :good:
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are you sure? 100%?
that's would be great! that means that i can have root and official updated at the same time! and that i won't have to flash the zip file, thaw right? just downloaded it from my phone?
sorry but i want to be really sure of that!
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are you sure? 100%?
that's would be great! that means that i can have root and official updated at the same time! and that i won't have to flash the zip file, thaw right? just downloaded it from my phone?
sorry but i want to be really sure of that!
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Just keep stock rom without root, and wait for OTA
Edit: If you want the update and dont wait for OTA just flash 4.4.2 Tmobile version and download the OTA (Tmobile version too).
Then install recovery twrp and root your phone using the twrp.
I did that !!!! Now I've 4.4.3 rooted
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Just keep stock rom without root, and wait for OTA
Edit: If you want the update and dont wait for OTA just flash 4.4.2 Tmobile version and download the OTA (Tmobile version too).
Then install recovery twrp and root your phone using the twrp.
I did that !!!! Now I've 4.4.3 rooted
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No OK but my question is another one , so you said that if i have BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED and stock ROM but without root i will receive ota or not? And if i nave root?
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acidburn94 said:
No OK but my question is another one , so you said that if i have BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED and stock ROM but without root i will receive ota or not? And if i nave root?
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If you have root...Im 95% sure that you can't receive/install OTA. I've 2 moto x...... The first one updated via OTA and the second one updated via "manual" OTA. My 2 moto x is unlocked bootloader with no root.
I rooted my 2 moto x after the 4.4.3 update [emoji6] You know........ No risk.
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If you have root...Im 95% sure that you can't receive/install OTA. I've 2 moto x...... The first one updated via OTA and the second one updated via "manual" OTA. My 2 moto x is unlocked bootloader with no root.
I rooted my 2 moto x after the 4.4.3 update [emoji6] You know........ No risk.
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OK thanks so for receiving the Ota updated i can have the bootloader unlocked but not root! So this means that i shouldnt have the recovery twrp installed right? thanks for your time and for your replies i'm quite new in modding world
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OK thanks so for receiving the Ota updated i can have the bootloader unlocked but not root! So this means that i shouldnt have the recovery twrp installed right? thanks for your time and for your replies i'm quite new in modding world
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Right !!! You need..... NO root and stock recovery. [emoji106]. The bootloader locked/unlocked doesn't matter [emoji6]
omias said:
Right !!! You need..... NO root and stock recovery. [emoji106]. The bootloader locked/unlocked doesn't matter
I prefer..... without risk [emoji6]
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Really thank you! just last question!
if i install the stock firmware for example the european one i will lose root and i'll get stock revoery at the same time or i've to install the recovery later?
now i'm running Krypton rom with twrp!
No problem m'y MotoX Americamovil with rom TMO and unlocked bootloader I ave receveid this saturday 4.4.3
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acidburn94 said:
Really thank you! just last question!
if i install the stock firmware for example the european one i will lose root and i'll get stock revoery at the same time or i've to install the recovery later?
now i'm running Krypton rom with twrp!
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I did just that .... I installed stock rom and lost at same time the custom recovery and root. 2 days later.....PUM !!! I received OTA update. Then... In clean 4.4.3 I installed custom recovery and root [emoji6]
Btw.....the camera is great with this update.
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I did just that .... I installed stock rom and lost at same time the custom recovery and root. 2 days later.....PUM !!! I received OTA update. Then... In clean 4.4.3 I installed custom recovery and root [emoji6]
Btw.....the camera is great with this update.
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thanks! really! you've been great! i have european moto x! i cant wait for 4.4.3
other new feature a part of camera? i'm using google camera now but when i'll receive the update i think i'll use the stock one!
acidburn94 said:
thanks! really! you've been great! i have european moto x! i cant wait for 4.4.3
other new feature a part of camera? i'm using google camera now but when i'll receive the update i think i'll use the stock one!
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-The new dialer....nice for me.
-The pause button in video mode...I really use it
-The phone is slightly faster
- The led flash is really really really enhanced
omias said:
-The new dialer....nice for me.
-The pause button in video mode...I really use it
-The phone is slightly faster
- The led flash is really really really enhanced
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GREAT! and what about battery life ?
acidburn94 said:
GREAT! and what about battery life ?
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Battery life 4.4.3 = 4.4.2
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Battery life 4.4.3 = 4.4.2
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perfect! i hope it will come out soon!
Does the Verizon Tab S 10.5 have the Snapdragon 800 processor?
Yes
celticguardian11 said:
Does the Verizon Tab S 10.5 have the Snapdragon 800 processor?
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It is our blessing and our curse. Whether it is the chip or a combination of our different chip and locked bootloader, there is no way to root the SM-T807V just yet, or should I say I have not seen a way to root it without tripping Knox.
The only reason it can't be rooted is because of the locked bootloader.
Kingroot is the only option for locked devices at the moment, but only works on kitkat.
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The only reason it can't be rooted is because of the locked bootloader.
Kingroot is the only option for locked devices at the moment, but only works on kitkat.
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I hate to disagree with you but I tried to use Kingroot on KitKat 4.4.2 and it did not work. I tried both the PC version of Kingroot and the OTA version with no luck on KitKat.
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Elbrin said:
I hate to disagree with you but I tried to use Kingroot on KitKat 4.4.2 and it did not work. I tried both the PC version of Kingroot and the OTA version with no luck on KitKat.
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I didn't say kingroot would definitely work. I said Verizon devices can't be rooted because of the locked bootloader, but kingroot only works on kitkat devices. Nobody here has had success on lollipop yet.
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I didn't say kingroot would definitely work. I said Verizon devices can't be rooted because of the locked bootloader, but kingroot only works on kitkat devices. Nobody here has had success on lollipop yet.
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Fair enough. The reason I perhaps responded in the manner I did was because in another thread Ihad someone tell me that the locked bootloader made no difference and that Kingroot would work with the locked bootloader. Well as I keep saying Kingroot did not work with the locked bootloader regardless if I tried it on Kit Kat or Lollipop. Ieven tried it again last night and I keep getting the message screen telling me it failed but research info was sent with the picture of an envelope. I guess it also claims that they have received over 10k updates with info regarding devices on which it has not worked.
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hey everyone i just started an account and navigating the forum is pretty hard, is there a way to root a galaxy s5 for att smg 900a VERSION 5.0 LOLLIPOP? i would greatly appreciate it if anyone could help me out. Thanks!
If you got the phone with lollipop installed, unfortunately there is no active rooting method.
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If you got the phone with lollipop installed, unfortunately there is no active rooting method.
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I have the AT&T S5 running Lollipop.
I don't recall - but I *think* I got this device before Lollipop was released. I got the device in May'14. My research shows that Lollipop came out Nov'14.
So - if I got the device with the prior release - but it's running Lollipop now - is there a way to root it?
Thanks.
No I have the same problem. I have been waiting for months now
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If you took the lollipop OTA then no, there is still no active root available.
Any news on root yet?
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i started with kitkat and it upgraded to 5.1.1 and i soft bricked the phone sm-g900a well unbricked and its now 5.0 lollipop is there no way to get back to kitkat for root any info would be greatly appreciated thanx
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i started with kitkat and it upgraded to 5.1.1 and i soft bricked the phone sm-g900a well unbricked and its now 5.0 lollipop is there no way to get back to kitkat for root any info would be greatly appreciated thanx
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If you are on the official 5.0+ ota, through any means other than the prerooted flashfire method, there is no known way to downgrade, root, etc. If you flashed the ota for lollipop, bought your phone and it had lollipop, or took the ota, and it is an att s5 (G900A) then it is not, at the time of me posting this, possible to downgrade to KitKat or root or anything of the sort.
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Thanx my phone actually just took the new update which I had no control of so im hust going to try n get the active kitkat 4.4.2 should have better luck with that I appreciate your reply
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Thanx my phone actually just took the new update which I had no control of so im hust going to try n get the active kitkat 4.4.2 should have better luck with that I appreciate your reply
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As in dow grade your active or get an active and hope its on KK, if is the former your SOL on that end as well.
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Rakuu said:
As in dow grade your active or get an active and hope its on KK, if is the former your SOL on that end as well.
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The active im looking @ hasnt taken the update @ still stock 4.2 thanx for ur help I jusr want a rooted phone and its been impossible for me
Well I got that active flashed it twice now I am oc5 with twisted lollipop I'm digging it but I didn't set root access for twisted wat are my options
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Well I got that active flashed it twice now I am oc5 with twisted lollipop I'm digging it but I didn't set root access for twisted wat are my options
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Does anyone have the firmware for the lollipop on s5 active?
Does anyone know if models of S5 being sold as new now are being released with lollipop or kitkat preinstalled?
Is there a way to know by serial number on the box?
The reason I am asking is I just purchased one online a few days ago on the daily steals website has it was advertised As new and unlocked. I did not realize being that I am from Canada that this was a lockdown AT&T model. It is scheduled to arrive in the next day or so and I would prefer not to open the box and affect my ability to return it without restocking fee if it already comes with lollipop on it. Hi I'm less concerned about achieving root and more concerned about having the ability to native flea tether on my plan back here in Canada.
Also if it did come with lollipop firmware preinstalled, is there a way to enable native tethering on the phone if root is not achievable?
Canadoc said:
Does anyone know if models of S5 being sold as new now are being released with lollipop or kitkat preinstalled?
Is there a way to know by serial number on the box?
The reason I am asking is I just purchased one online a few days ago on the daily steals website has it was advertised As new and unlocked. I did not realize being that I am from Canada that this was a lockdown AT&T model. It is scheduled to arrive in the next day or so and I would prefer not to open the box and affect my ability to return it without restocking fee if it already comes with lollipop on it. Hi I'm less concerned about achieving root and more concerned about having the ability to native flea tether on my plan back here in Canada.
Also if it did come with lollipop firmware preinstalled, is there a way to enable native tethering on the phone if root is not achievable?
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I'm not aware of any way of knowing before hand.
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I'm not sure either I would just see if it is a 5.0 and below and just achieve root its so simple then you flash native tethering it just sounds like that would be the easiest way
5.0 and below or just kit Kat?
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Not getting my hopes up, but hopefully with 6.0 there will be an exploit.
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is kitkat the only rootable firmware or is early lollipop 5.0
Canadoc said:
is kitkat the only rootable firmware or is early lollipop 5.0
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KitKat 4.4.2, if you're on 4.4.4 you can downgrade, any higher (5.0) and you're stuck.
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