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[Q] Rooting Samsung Galaxy Music Duos GT S6012

i want to root my galaxy music duos, i purchased it 15days back and it is running on android ics 4.0.4, i want to simply root it so that i can use apps that require root access. no custom ROMs. Simple and Only root. Plz help. i also seek the method with minimum risk.

me too
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found it!
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
it worked on my music duos, let me knw your responses.

I wanna know aswell
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Help....
gupta.saharsh said:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
it worked on my music duos, let me knw your responses.
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Can you tell me which method you used? Plz i need help to root my samsung s6010.

manaug16 said:
Can you tell me which method you used? Plz i need help to root my samsung s6010.
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same here, i dont have a method!

pliss
rmartinezdl said:
same here, i dont have a method!
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i was trying many root but I also I find ... if someone will have a solution. help us:laugh:

Things to do before rooting
1. Make a nandroid back up
2. Enable usb debugging
3. Charge should be atleast 60%
4. Disable security apps
5. Usb driver installed on your pc(adb+fastboot)
6. Download root tool.www.mediafire.com/?cnvohexs662qvo9
Steps
Step 1: First of all, connect your
Galaxy Music to the PC using
original USB cable.
Step 2: Now, from the folder
where you have extracted the
“Root Tool”, double-click on
“RunMe.bat” file to launch it.
Step 3: Next, when the application
opens up, it will ask you which
type you want to run, it is advised
that you select “Normal” entering
“1”.
Step 4: Now, follow all the on-
screen instructions you see to
successfully root your device.
Now you succsflly rooted you phone...... :beer:
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rahulsnair said:
Things to do before rooting
1. Make a nandroid back up
2. Enable usb debugging
3. Charge should be atleast 60%
4. Disable security apps
5. Usb driver installed on your pc(adb+fastboot)
6. Download root tool.www.mediafire.com/?cnvohexs662qvo9
Steps
Step 1: First of all, connect your
Galaxy Music to the PC using
original USB cable.
Step 2: Now, from the folder
where you have extracted the
“Root Tool”, double-click on
“RunMe.bat” file to launch it.
Step 3: Next, when the application
opens up, it will ask you which
type you want to run, it is advised
that you select “Normal” entering
“1”.
Step 4: Now, follow all the on-
screen instructions you see to
successfully root your device.
Now you succsflly rooted you phone...... :beer:
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haven't got a pc

Sorry ...i think this is the only way presently available.
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rahulsnair said:
Sorry ...i think this is the only way presently available.
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ok thanks

Hi - is this working on GT-S6010 too?
How to do a Nandroid Backup?
.... i tried without Nandroidbackup, cause dunno how to do and my deamon seems to run forever
How long will it take usually?
any ideas?
At deamons "click RESTORE" my Mobile asking for a Password wich i don't know? (left fields blank and it seems no problem that it's blank)
Edit: Got it running through all now - my Problem been wrong USB settings ( had PTP - MTP is needed).
But still no root-access after all ...
hmmm... only ran through it one time - but as i said no root after it - now always forever running deamon again ...hmmm
Do i need Custom Recovery to do Nandroid Backup to get it all working?
And where can i/we find it?

haynz said:
Hi - is this working on GT-S6010 too?
How to do a Nandroid Backup?
.... i tried without Nandroidbackup, cause dunno how to do and my deamon seems to run forever
How long will it take usually?
any ideas?
At deamons "click RESTORE" my Mobile asking for a Password wich i don't know? (left fields blank and it seems no problem that it's blank)
Edit: Got it running through all now - my Problem been wrong USB settings ( had PTP - MTP is needed).
But still no root-access after all ...
hmmm... only ran through it one time - but as i said no root after it - now always forever running deamon again ...hmmm
Do i need Custom Recovery to do Nandroid Backup to get it all working?
And where can i/we find it?
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I think it wont.. Theoretically it have to be . Dont experiment your device. Try Rom manager and check your device compatible cwm or twrp
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Hi and ty,
thought u have a GT-S6010/12 and it's working at urs

haynz said:
Hi and ty,
thought u have a GT-S6010/12 and it's working at urs
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Yeah dude i had one
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Has ANYONE successfully rooted this phone (S6010/S6012)?
Right now it seems to be mostly people asking others to try some method or other and then waiting to see if anyone reports success before trying it themselves.
If anyone has rooted it, please provide detailed method of rooting with screenshots if possible for this particular phone
@rahulsnair, the method you have posted on various threads does not work. I have tried it multiple times (on S6012), it always gives the
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
error.

Has anyone tried the method on here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42432094
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Here's the right post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2092349
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Has anyone tried yet
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Here's what it says
While searching for a method to root the JB build for the yarvik tablet of my family (usual methods have not been successful), i stumbled upon the following Windows based method that now i want to share and should work with a lot more devices:
On your PC:
1. Install USB/ADB drivers from your manufacturer's website
2. Install & connect via http://www.moborobo.com Management Tools, loads own device specific ADB-drivers
3. Download & install this Chinese piece of software from http://www.shuame.com/
In case you don't understand what you do:
- On Website press blue download-button with arrow pointing downwards
- During Installation uncheck every checkbox except the one that grays out the next-button upon unchecking
the download has been a bit slow for me (10kb/sec), if it fails or the take it offline: drop a comment, perhaps i can share the setup file somehow 
4. On your device: turn on USB-debugging
On your PC:
5. Run Moborobo Software, then plug your device to USB-Port, wait until Moborobo has recognized it (in my case i had to click some dialogues...)
6. Run freshly installed software from Shuame.com (titled Ë¢»ú¾«Áé in my start menu)
7. When shuame-Logo appears on your device's screen, head on the windows-software towards the 4th icon in the top row; on the appearing screen click on the 4th icon in the 2nd icon-row (the android with some chinese signs + ROOT as title)
on your device:
8. download SuperUser (or superSU) from Market or install via other sources (if not already done)
9. replace asian root / su files (recognized as older versions) with newer ones by SuperUser or superSU
10. delete 2 chinese shuame-APKs from /system/apps directory or uninstall via Titanium Backup
11. => you're done.
if more than 10 People complain they can't find the right button's to click
then i'm willing to post a few screenshots...
else: have fun!
oh, and if this worked for you: drop a comment and let the others know!
PS: props go out to the yarvik forum where i found this: http://forum.yarvik.com/showthread.php?4243-root-after-upgrade-to-4-1-1&p=12972&viewfull=1#post12972
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linc1982 said:
Has anyone tried yet
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THIS METHOD WORKS!! I have posted a detailed guide (with pics) for rooting S6012 here

Your taking my credit for finding it?
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[Q] Help with unroot and removing "Custom" and unlocked padlock

I purchased the AT&T version of the Galaxy Note 3 a little less than a week ago and, to be honest, I'm not really keen on it. There are a number of reasons, but what it boils down to is that I just don't think I like it all that much. I've already sold my Galaxy Note 2, so I'll have to figure out what I'm going to do about a cell phone, but that's something beyond the scope of this particular posting. What I need help with is how to unroot this device. I used the Root De La Vega procedure very shortly after it came out and it worked like a charm. I noted that when the phone boots up, there is the word "Custom" and an unlocked padlock. How do I get this AT&T model of the Galaxy Note 3 back to the condition, more or less, of when I bought it about a week ago so that I won't have any issues getting the refund processed? I've heard some people requesting help with unrooting and they've been told to use the unroot in SuperUser. Will this get rid of the "Custom" wording on boot-up AND the unlocked padlock? If not, is there a way to get this back to the way it was or am I just out of luck since I only have about another week to return this device. Obviously, if I'm stuck, I'm stuck and I'll find a way to live with it. Who knows...I might actually get to liking it down the road when some of the quirks have been worked out. However, if there's a way to sort all of this out in a timely manner where there's no muss or fuss, that would be the ideal solution. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

KennyXL said:
I purchased the AT&T version of the Galaxy Note 3 a little less than a week ago and, to be honest, I'm not really keen on it. There are a number of reasons, but what it boils down to is that I just don't think I like it all that much. I've already sold my Galaxy Note 2, so I'll have to figure out what I'm going to do about a cell phone, but that's something beyond the scope of this particular posting. What I need help with is how to unroot this device. I used the Root De La Vega procedure very shortly after it came out and it worked like a charm. I noted that when the phone boots up, there is the word "Custom" and an unlocked padlock. How do I get this AT&T model of the Galaxy Note 3 back to the condition, more or less, of when I bought it about a week ago so that I won't have any issues getting the refund processed? I've heard some people requesting help with unrooting and they've been told to use the unroot in SuperUser. Will this get rid of the "Custom" wording on boot-up AND the unlocked padlock? If not, is there a way to get this back to the way it was or am I just out of luck since I only have about another week to return this device. Obviously, if I'm stuck, I'm stuck and I'll find a way to live with it. Who knows...I might actually get to liking it down the road when some of the quirks have been worked out. However, if there's a way to sort all of this out in a timely manner where there's no muss or fuss, that would be the ideal solution. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I'm not super familiar with the unrooting process, but try to unroot using SuperSU and reboot a couple of times to see if it goes away. If that doesn't work then flash the original firmware with odin and that should do it. Pretty easy to do from what I understand.

agent929 said:
I'm not super familiar with the unrooting process, but try to unroot using SuperSU and reboot a couple of times to see if it goes away. If that doesn't work then flash the original firmware with odin and that should do it. Pretty easy to do from what I understand.
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Perhaps this is showing my ignorance, but since the AT&T Galaxy Note 3 has a locked bootloader (which, as of yet, has not been unlocked), would that prevent Odin from flashing a new image? If I don't need an unlocked bootloader to flash with Odin, do you know where I might find the original image that came with my phone from AT&T in a format that Odin can flash? I haven't tried the SuperSU yet since I want all my options readily available so that if one fails, I can move on to the next one.

KennyXL said:
Perhaps this is showing my ignorance, but since the AT&T Galaxy Note 3 has a locked bootloader (which, as of yet, has not been unlocked), would that prevent Odin from flashing a new image? If I don't need an unlocked bootloader to flash with Odin, do you know where I might find the original image that came with my phone from AT&T in a format that Odin can flash? I haven't tried the SuperSU yet since I want all my options readily available so that if one fails, I can move on to the next one.
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To my understanding you can flash anything with Odin on a locked bootloader phone that is "signed". If you give me a few minutes I'll help you look for the original odin file to flash.

agent929 said:
I'm not super familiar with the unrooting process, but try to unroot using SuperSU and reboot a couple of times to see if it goes away. If that doesn't work then flash the original firmware with odin and that should do it. Pretty easy to do from what I understand.
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agent929 said:
To my understanding you can flash anything with Odin on a locked bootloader phone that is "signed". If you give me a few minutes I'll help you look for the original odin file to flash.
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I really appreciate your help. Every time I've used Odin in the past has involved a phone with a non-locked bootloader (as far as I know) so this is new territory for me.

KennyXL said:
I really appreciate your help. Every time I've used Odin in the past has involved a phone with a non-locked bootloader (as far as I know) so this is new territory for me.
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Not a problem. I've been looking for that odin file with no luck. I would PM designgears and ask him if he can provide a link for it because you couldn't find it.

agent929 said:
Not a problem. I've been looking for that odin file with no luck. I would PM designgears and ask him if he can provide a link for it because you couldn't find it.
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Thanks. I'll give that a try.

Use the same file that u used to root. The one with the one click. After it pass, you're back to stock. i just did it yesterday.
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If you looked at the root thread you'd see directions to unroot right there.
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panday74 said:
Use the same file that u used to root. The one with the one click. After it pass, you're back to stock. i just did it yesterday.
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Zach Alt said:
If you looked at the root thread you'd see directions to unroot right there.
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What they said
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panday74 said:
Use the same file that u used to root. The one with the one click. After it pass, you're back to stock. i just did it yesterday.
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I tried the SuperSU full unroot method - didn't remove the padlock, flashed the one click - didn't remove it, and just flashed the second (for funsies) and that didn't help (probably shouldn't have expected it to).
I'm returning my note and can't get rid of the lock. Will PM Designgears I guess

Did you restart it a few times? Also a factory reset?
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seanu13 said:
I tried the SuperSU full unroot method - didn't remove the padlock, flashed the one click - didn't remove it, and just flashed the second (for funsies) and that didn't help (probably shouldn't have expected it to).
I'm returning my note and can't get rid of the lock. Will PM Designgears I guess
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I was kinda wondering how to remove the padlock also. I have read that some people that haven't even rooted have the padlock on boot up also??? I read somewhere about triangle away working, have you tried that?

agent929 said:
Did you restart it a few times? Also a factory reset?
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yes to both (restarted 5 times). since i was already so far into the root process, I added the files to the sdcards that are in the root steps, and the lock went away. Then I finished rooting.
went back and did one click again and still had the lock after rebooting 5 times. Thought about how it went away after adding the files so I skipped through the phone setup, enabled USB debugging again and added a dummy file to the sd card (a .csv I had on my desktop) and then removed it. Rebooted, and the lock was gone.

I'd use the padlock hack in Wanum and hide the root apps via Nova Launcher just to stick it to ATT and return it rooted.
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Omg, just reflash the stock rom from the package. Says so in the instructions.
READ!
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Jammol said:
Omg, just reflash the stock rom from the package. Says so in the instructions.
READ!
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If you READ, you will see he already did that.

agent929 said:
If you READ, you will see he already did that.
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The last post that was here when I posted was yours. That's why I posted for him to Read the instructions.
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Ok well here's what I did and the padlock is gone.
Factory reset on the phone
Phone rebooted and I removed the super su app using the setting in the su app.
Then flashed the one click 9 tar
phone reboots on its own after flashing, icon was still there
rebooted the phone twice and the padlock was gone
Not sure if I just got lucky or what lol

Jammol said:
The last post that was here when I posted was yours. That's why I posted for him to Read the instructions.
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Got ya..tapatalk has been mean to me too lol
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Quickvic30 said:
Ok well here's what I did and the padlock is gone.
Factory reset on the phone
Phone rebooted and I removed the super su app using the setting in the su app.
Then flashed the one click 9 tar
phone reboots on its own after flashing, icon was still there
rebooted the phone twice and the padlock was gone
Not sure if I just got lucky or what lol
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I know you have to reboot a few times to set the status somehow, iB4STiD explained it in one of his post before.

[Q] Cant gain root access!

Hi there!
I tried to root my phone, i done everything right, odin says PASS, but after reboot i can't gain root access...i mean i tried verify root access with a root checker app, and its says my phone is not rooted...but also the SuperSU installed, and the CF Auto Root installed too.
What could be the problem?
Thanks for the assist,
Regards

Delete Super Su then download from Google play, reinstall and reboot...

Already done...
Not works

What custom recovery are you booting .

Its CWM but im not installed it. Cf Auto root did.
Edit:
CWM 5.5.0.4

Bence98007 said:
Its CWM but im not installed it. Cf Auto root did.
Edit:
CWM 5.5.0.4
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Use Philz Recovery

JJEgan said:
Use Philz Recovery
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I installed it. Still no root access...should i root again?

Recovery .
Philz settings reroot

There is no reroot option...

What should I do? Can someone help?

Are u rooting with your sim card in? Try it without your sim card in the phone.
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killerscorp213 said:
Are u rooting with your sim card in? Try it without your sim card in the phone.
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I tried without SIM card, still not working...
if its help: Super SU wont open...

What's the last 3 digits of your baseband? What
Android version are you on? And model #
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Open SuperSu go to settings and check out if Automatic Response is "Deny" if it is change it either to "prompt" or "allow" according to ur choice

killerscorp213 said:
What's the last 3 digits of your baseband? What
Android version are you on? And model #
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I attached a screenshot about my phone.

DeathNotice said:
Open SuperSu go to settings and check out if Automatic Response is "Deny" if it is change it either to "prompt" or "allow" according to ur choice
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I cant open Super SU because its stops working...

Follow this guide http://true-android.blogspot.com/2014/01/root-i9305xxueml5-galaxy-s3-i9305-lte.html?m=1
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killerscorp213 said:
Follow this guide http://true-android.blogspot.com/2014/01/root-i9305xxueml5-galaxy-s3-i9305-lte.html?m=1
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I've done EVERYTHING AT THIS GUIDE, STEP BY STEP, and still no root...what the hell is going on? Why the f**k i cant root my phone?

Alright lets try a different method. It's called Framaroot a one click apk here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
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Thats the way is not works

[Q] Root for VS980 on KitKat 4.4.2?

Is there a method to root the Verizon LG G2 (VS980) on the stock OTA Kit Kat 4.4.2 build yet?
I bought the phone used, already had the OTA on it...now I just need root.
Not interested in Rom'ing, just need tethering without the $30/month charge for the few times I use it and need root to do it.
Thanks!

mcdonsco said:
Is there a method to root the Verizon LG G2 (VS980) on the stock OTA Kit Kat 4.4.2 build yet?
I bought the phone used, already had the OTA on it...now I just need root.
Not interested in Rom'ing, just need tethering without the $30/month charge for the few times I use it and need root to do it.
Thanks!
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ioroot25 should still work...

I'm considering a G2 also and have been wondering the same. From what I gathered you would have to go back to 4.2.2 first, gain root, and then flash back to 4.4.2. Someone correct me if I'm wrong please.

Juggernaut79 said:
I'm considering a G2 also and have been wondering the same. From what I gathered you would have to go back to 4.2.2 first, gain root, and then flash back to 4.4.2. Someone correct me if I'm wrong please.
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You don't have to. Ioroot25 will root the official kk. That's what I used and it worked without an issue. Just make sure all the proper drivers are installed on your computer...
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mjones73 said:
ioroot25 should still work...
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GRACIAS!...Didn't know that.

mjones73 said:
ioroot25 should still work...
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As far as that goes, how is installing the LG G2 unified drivers supposed to go? I found the download link for them in the main 200 page thread for this. Extracted the zip, but none of the .exe files do anything when run. Is that normal or is something wrong? For example I tried running InstallUSB64.exe but absolutely nothing happens.
Another more recent post on like page 185 of the thread had another download link, but that just leads to a file called "LG" with no extension and it doesn't appear to be a .zip
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ivanalbright said:
As far as that goes, how is installing the LG G2 unified drivers supposed to go? I found the download link for them in the main 200 page thread for this. Extracted the zip, but none of the .exe files do anything when run. Is that normal or is something wrong? For example I tried running InstallUSB64.exe but absolutely nothing happens.
Another more recent post on like page 185 of the thread had another download link, but that just leads to a file called "LG" with no extension and it doesn't appear to be a .zip
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Nevermind, got it. The link to the driver is at the very bottom of this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53128251&postcount=1847
You have to add the extension .exe
Root successful with the instructions listed there. Used ioroot25. Running android 4.4.2

Is root all I need to flash Roms? Do I need to unlock the boot loader as well?
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coliny59 said:
Is root all I need to flash Roms? Do I need to unlock the boot loader as well?
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No you will need to root and then install custom recovery. Depending on what you are on. If you are on kitkat you can use autorec, and anything earlier you can use flashify.

simple_fear85 said:
No you will need to root and then install custom recovery. Depending on what you are on. If you are on kitkat you can use autorec, and anything earlier you can use flashify.
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I understand this phone has an e fuse. Will it be tripped by installing a custom recovery?
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coliny59 said:
I understand this phone has an e fuse. Will it be tripped by installing a custom recovery?
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I am not sure about the question but I know when you root this phone there is a trip where it will show in the lg menu that it is rooted. In order to get rid of that you will have to return to stock. Tell you though I have had this phone for a few months now and I am glad i finally decided to root and put custom recovery on. Its my phone and set up the way I want with root and all.

simple_fear85 said:
I am not sure about the question but I know when you root this phone there is a trip where it will show in the lg menu that it is rooted. In order to get rid of that you will have to return to stock. Tell you though I have had this phone for a few months now and I am glad i finally decided to root and put custom recovery on. Its my phone and set up the way I want with root and all.
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Thanks for the feedback!
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coliny59 said:
Thanks for the feedback!
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no problem. If you want a nice working asop rom check on Vanir 4.4.3

I'm having a hell of a time trying to get this thing to root. I followed all of the instructions for installing the LG device drivers and when I go to run the IOroot25 it flashes really quickly and then goes away. USB debugging is enabled and I have tried it in ethernet mode and charging mode. Both produce the same result. Do I need to remove any other drives I might have on my computer in order to get it to work? Any other ideas?

yoderz said:
I'm having a hell of a time trying to get this thing to root. I followed all of the instructions for installing the LG device drivers and when I go to run the IOroot25 it flashes really quickly and then goes away. USB debugging is enabled and I have tried it in ethernet mode and charging mode. Both produce the same result. Do I need to remove any other drives I might have on my computer in order to get it to work? Any other ideas?
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You need to be in Ethernet mode.
Once it boots into recovery, did you scroll down and select "install from adb"?

tech_head said:
You need to be in Ethernet mode.
Once it boots into recovery, did you scroll down and select "install from adb"?
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Yeah, I had everything setup correctly and it didn't work. Tried the same exact thing on another computer and it worked flawlessly. Thanks though!

yoderz said:
Yeah, I had everything setup correctly and it didn't work. Tried the same exact thing on another computer and it worked flawlessly. Thanks though!
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Im having problems rooting it as well. I installed the latest drivers 1.14 I believe, and when trying to root it using ioroot25 it says downgrade to a previous version.
I do have it on Ethernet mode, and it reboots it into recovery, but that's it. I select apply update from adb but again, on ioroot it does nothing after the suggestion to downgrade.
any suggestions?

Make sure your phone is setup. Debugging mode is set. Unknown sources is set. Phone is on airplane mode. Plug into computer and start ioroot25 and follow steps
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Guys just use towelroot to root. You install an app and push a button.
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squidder said:
Guys just use towelroot to root. You install an app and push a button.
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I second this. I used it just yesterday to root a stock G2 on the Kit Kat update.

I wouldnt trust in my opinion. Ioroot way easier
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[Q] How to do a stock MJ5 upgrade to NC2 ?

Guys
I have a SM-900A on MJ5, not rooted, on ultra mobile (t-mobile)
1. software update says there is no update available.
2. i tried 240258.zip (or something - renamed to update.zip) in sd card...Install from external storage...gives me some error about keys not matching, wipes /data and reboots
The guide to go up to 4.4.2 over here uses a UrDroid rooted 4.4.2 after safestrap. But that was back in Apr 2014 when towelroot was not available.
Where can i just download the correct update.zip and do a stock upgrade to 4.4.2? i do want to root after it but i am assuming towelroot should work without a hiccup. Am i missing something here?
Thanks

I JUST did this same dance. Don't follow any other instructions except for the "Ready to update to KK from JB" guide laid out here. You'll be incredibly pleased ha. So easy and hiccup free. Use Geohot's root toolbar to get you started! Good luck! PM me if you have problems
EDIT: Guide is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2710972
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monkor said:
I JUST did this same dance. Don't follow any other instructions except for the "Ready to update to KK from JB" guide laid out here. You'll be incredibly pleased ha. So easy and hiccup free. Use Geohot's root toolbar to get you started! Good luck! PM me if you have problems
EDIT: Guide is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2710972
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Thanks monkor..will gave that a shot
edit: monkor..that was I asking about when I said do you really need to safestrap? Can't I just Odin that urdroid rom or the stock update? (Where is the stock update of 4.4.2?)

From what I've read, everyone who deviates from that guide has problems. You might Hey lucky and not, but I'd just go roti the easy method. Took me all of five minutes
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monkor said:
From what I've read, everyone who deviates from that guide has problems. You might Hey lucky and not, but I'd just go roti the easy method. Took me all of five minutes
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ok here's where i am at
1. rooted on mj5 using kingo
2. safestrap 3.71 done
3. when i try to do a wipe data in ss, i am getting a error on /data and /data media (something about encryption, i hadn't touched any settings in mj5..i was pure stock)...any ideas what might be going on?
Thanks

AtlzBest26 said:
ok here's where i am at
1. rooted on mj5 using kingo
2. safestrap 3.71 done
3. when i try to do a wipe data in ss, i am getting a error on /data and /data media (something about encryption, i hadn't touched any settings in mj5..i was pure stock)...any ideas what might be going on?
Thanks
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i just went to bestbuy and got 4.4.2. Btw all they did was Odin the stock 4.4.2 in and im sure he only did that.