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[Q] Motorola Droid Bionic root Fix

Dec 14,2011 an updated for the droid bionic came out and it locked superuser access. Dose anyone know how to fix this.
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bejizzll said:
Dec 14,2011 an updated for the droid bionic came out and it locked superuser access. Dose anyone know how to fix this.
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You can try using p3droid's root process from this website: http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/droid-bionic-forum/9800-how-get-your-phone-back-upgrade-path.html post #2
You can also try using the program from this site: http://droidmodderx.com/bionic/too-easy-unbrick-bionic-with-oneclick-fastboot-restore/
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it did not work on windows xp can anyone help

bejizzll said:
it did not work on windows xp can anyone help
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Are you sure the second link in the previous post (same as here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1279825) didn't work on XP?
Here is my story:
I was running the stock rom,
was rooted using the "one-click" method,
updated via OTA to .893,
and lost root.
So, using the instructions I posted above,
flashed the rom to stock,
rooted,
forever rooted,
then applied the OTA update to .893.
I still have root and am at .893. To be honest, it was pretty painless considering how things can go.
My only caveat is that I did this from Ubuntu Linux, but I would be shocked if WinXP wasn't working.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1395911
That thread worked great! I had rooted previously, but lost proper root with the OTA update. The zerg method worked and now I have root back.
Now I'm just wondering if that will keep the forever root...If I figure it out, I'll repost here.
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DroidCzar said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1395911
That thread worked great! I had rooted previously, but lost proper root with the OTA update. The zerg method worked and now I have root back.
Now I'm just wondering if that will keep the forever root...If I figure it out, I'll repost here.
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Forever root needed afterward. We'll see if everything holds once the 901 update comes out.

i was rooted on 5.8.894 and updated to 5.9.901 and it broke my root so i though no big deal "i'll just reroot". i tried R3l3AS3DRoot, Pete's Motorola Root Tools and manual root method. no dice. can anyone offer any help?

ergosumcausa said:
Are you sure the second link in the previous post (same as here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1279825) didn't work on XP?
Here is my story:
I was running the stock rom,
was rooted using the "one-click" method,
updated via OTA to .893,
and lost root.
So, using the instructions I posted above,
flashed the rom to stock,
rooted,
forever rooted,
then applied the OTA update to .893.
I still have root and am at .893. To be honest, it was pretty painless considering how things can go.
My only caveat is that I did this from Ubuntu Linux, but I would be shocked if WinXP wasn't working.
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winxp wood not let me go flash back to stock . im getting err misg

[Q] LG Ignite (AS855) = Optimus Black = Marquee?

Alaska Communication Systems' newest offering, the LG Ignite (AS855) seems to be a device of many names.
As I seek out a ROM for this phone that will meet the "special" tethering needs of my Transformer Prime (TF201), I want to make sure that I proceed appropriately.
There seems to be next to nothing posted online about root, ROM etc for the LG Ignite.
1. Is this device identical to the LG Marquee and/or LG Optimus Black?
2. Since ROM Manager does not have a ClockworkMod Recovery for this device yet, what is the best way to safely install a custom ROM?
3. I am looking for a ROM that will provide native infrastructure WiFi broadcasting capability, any suggestions?
Here are some more specific specs:
Model Number
LG-AS855
Android Version
2.3.4
Baseband Version
AS855ZV2-M6600A-SCAUTSZ-3.0.40T
Kernel Version
2.6.35.7
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Build Number
GRJ22
SW Version
AS855ZV2
HW Version
Rev 1.0
SCR Version
AS855ZV2_ACS

Looks like it's Marquee super-twin brother
it runs on CDMA right ?

Yep. ACS runs a CDMA network up here... I didn't see any Marquee resources in the XDA Developers forums... I'm trying to be a good noob and phrase the right question in the right place...
If I could find a resource for Marquee's I could explore any existing information on WiFi/BT tethering there....
I'm sure the native wireless hotspot feature would probably work just fine if I paid the $20 additional per month to activate it; but since I've been able to successfully tether several other mobiles without provider activation, I thought it was too soon to give up on the Ignite/Marquee.
The weird thing is, I am able to successfully tether any windows-based device using WiFi Tether 3.0 v.11, but it won't show up in my list of networks on the TF201... I've read a few things that say this is because ICS doesn't work with ad hoc WiFi tethering, but even when tethering to a laptop the Ignite has always given a "ad hoc connection failed" alert when tethering ... So it's not overlooking it because it is broadcasting in ad hoc...

Seems To be same as Optimus Black and Marquee
CDMA
http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-AS855-ignite
US version GSM
http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phones/lg-LG855-marquee
EUROPE version GSM
http://www.lg.com/uk/mobile-phones/all-lg-phones/LG-android-mobile-phone-P970.jsp
But i think you need different kernel version for CDMA

I have an AS855 with a different carrier but at all specs match yours. I used SuperOneClick to root mine.
Still no custom recovery for it that I can find. Probably won't find any ROMS until there's a recovery for it. I read somewhere that the Black, Marquee and Ignite are not the same when it comes to the boot and recovery partitions.

Craptorman,
I have the same specs as well. Is yours by chance Alltel? Ive tried everything I can to root, including SuperOneClick and to no avail. SOC just stops responding? Did you do anything special?

No not Altell, just a small local telephone coop carrier. First make sure you have the USB drivers etc loaded and have ADB working. Then I ran SOC v2.3.2.0, on Advanced tab I checked "Use alternative ADB Parser", set exploit to auto and then clicked the root button.
I saw a comment on SOC website where someone with same phone and specs succesfully rooted theirs so I tried it and it worked great.

Gotcha. Finally got mine to root last night. Had to manually instal l all the drivers in device manager. I wish they would release some roms now.
Sent from my LG-AS855 using XDA App

LG Ignite
I have the LG Ignite, exact same phone from Alltel. I have managed to root mine with SOC, after installing drivers from LG website. My knowledge beyound rooting is very little. I havent found any luck with Rom Manager, and anytime I have ever tried to get into the Factory Reset menu / Boot Loader, or even run a Rom Back up in Rom Manager it has totally wiped my phone's Rom/app's/Data and reset it as if was brand new in the box. although Root and Super User has always remained. I thought my Ignite and the Black were the exact same phones. I do not know what is different from CDMA and GSM other than the Radio's. If I have any understanding how any this works, you have a Rom, which is aOS, then you have a Boot partition and a Radio Rom, as well as I assume the other parts are Roms or Partitions holding data.
I would appreciate if someone would break the structure of things down for me.
My understanding is that you could download ICS source, and compile it along with the kernel like any Linux OS and choose drivers based on the Factory Rom. Or use the old Drivers and incorporate them into a new OS build. and I guess use the old or factory Radio file/data. Beyond software features and changes in file system structure and support, what controls the visual appearance of the phone's software or OS? would that be the Rom?

I found some info that may help but I can't post links yet. Just google "Re: LG Marquee has CWM recovery." and the first ones that come up should be what I had found.

Craptorman said:
I have an AS855 with a different carrier but at all specs match yours. I used SuperOneClick to root mine.
Still no custom recovery for it that I can find. Probably won't find any ROMS until there's a recovery for it. I read somewhere that the Black, Marquee and Ignite are not the same when it comes to the boot and recovery partitions.
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I think I have one ready for testing, check your PM on UPP for what else I need. Found a few answers here in this thread.
Just need to know if this phone has an internel sdcard.
Was zergrush the exploit used to root?
And an output of
Code:
cat proc/mounts
And finally, do yall have a way to restore back to stock is case of a booboo? Like a .tot and its acompanying .dll file you can flash with LGNPST?

I wish I could answer these questions to speed up the development but they are way over my head. It does have a sdcard. Where can I learn more about the kernels, dlls, and etc?
Sent from my LG-AS855 powered by Alltel

PlayfulGod said:
I think I have one ready for testing, check your PM on UPP for what else I need. Found a few answers here in this thread.
Just need to know if this phone has an internel sdcard.
Was zergrush the exploit used to root?
And an output of
Code:
cat proc/mounts
And finally, do yall have a way to restore back to stock is case of a booboo? Like a .tot and its acompanying .dll file you can flash with LGNPST?
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Zerglings were used for exploit. as for the other files i do not have or understand. But keep me informed of progress please, Im interested if we can get ICS compiled and running on our phones. Also if anyone knows of any updates too wireless as I find I ave to run a widget to disable Power management for wireless in order t get good solid connections to all wifi access points.

Just sent Craptorman a test zip to test out.

PlayfulGod said:
And finally, do yall have a way to restore back to stock is case of a booboo? Like a .tot and its acompanying .dll file you can flash with LGNPST?
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No I don't have those and not quite sure what that is. A little nervous to try it Anyone else with an Ignite AS855 up for trying it?
Hats off to PlayfulGod for working on this for us!
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Playful God,
If the phone is already rooted will that mess anything up trying to root again with the tools/zip you sent me?

Craptorman said:
No I don't have those and not quite sure what that is. A little nervous to try it Anyone else with an Ignite AS855 up for trying it?
Hats off to PlayfulGod for working on this for us!
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Playful God,
If the phone is already rooted will that mess anything up trying to root again with the tools/zip you sent me?
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it shouldnt esp if what has been used to root is using zergrush as the exploit.

Has anyone figured out the button combination to get into the factory recovery?

What is your test zip suppose to contain and what is it suppose todo? I have no issues rooting with superoneclick 2.2-x.x. using zerg rush as exploit.
Sent from my LG-AS855 using XDA App

Any attempts I've made causes auto recovery and wipes the phone.
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PARANOUS said:
Any attempts I've made causes auto recovery and wipes the phone.
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Same here.
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PARANOUS said:
What is your test zip suppose to contain and what is it suppose todo? I have no issues rooting with superoneclick 2.2-x.x. using zerg rush as exploit.
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It is a CWM Recovery for the LGAS855 (Ignite). It roots the phone using the zerg rush method and then install the CWM Recovery. This Recovery allows you to make a nandroid back of your current rom (backup of everything basically). You can also install custom roms with it. You can also restore any backups of your rom that you made.
So if you flash a custom rom and something doesn't work, you can reboot into the CWM Recovery and restore the one that does work. Normal you can boot into the CWM Recovery with a button combinatation like power-volume down. My concern is that this button combination doesn't work and we would be stuck with it rebooting and resetting the phone each time.
I may be wrong on some of this. Maybe Playfulgod can shed some more light on this.

[Q] Finger print issue and now extreme lag

OK guys, if any one can actually help me with this... I will be eternally grateful, as my return time frame is up.
Stupidly I flashed a rom that clearly said before wiping anything to remove the finger print settings... Of course I forgot and flashed anyways. Regardless the flash failed, so obviously i recovered a nandroid. But thats is where the problem escalated. After recovery I noticed that i was getting an error on the finger print set up. OK, whatever I Odin flashed back to stock (sammobile of course) after the device was back to stock... LAG... not just a little lag... ridiculous lag. Since this has been the case I have Odin flashed repeatedly trying to resolve, with very little luck.
I have disabled in dev settings the Animation scale, to no avail...
PLEASE GOD SOMEONE GIVE ME SOME GOOD NEWS ON THIS. I early hardware upgraded this from rogers and paid out the ass for it, and of course have lost my ability to return the device as it was working flawlessly before I unleashed my stupidity on it...
*bangs head on desk*

celkin said:
OK guys, if any one can actually help me with this... I will be eternally grateful, as my return time frame is up.
Stupidly I flashed a rom that clearly said before wiping anything to remove the finger print settings... Of course I forgot and flashed anyways. Regardless the flash failed, so obviously i recovered a nandroid. But thats is where the problem escalated. After recovery I noticed that i was getting an error on the finger print set up. OK, whatever I Odin flashed back to stock (sammobile of course) after the device was back to stock... LAG... not just a little lag... ridiculous lag. Since this has been the case I have Odin flashed repeatedly trying to resolve, with very little luck.
I have disabled in dev settings the Animation scale, to no avail...
PLEASE GOD SOMEONE GIVE ME SOME GOOD NEWS ON THIS. I early hardware upgraded this from rogers and paid out the ass for it, and of course have lost my ability to return the device as it was working flawlessly before I unleashed my stupidity on it...
*bangs head on desk*
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I forgot to wipe my fingerprint settings my first time, too. Not a big deal. Totally fixable.
First things first.
Have you done a factory reset?

Yeah, I'd start with a factory reset, as well.
Rogers is the Canadian version correct?
How many stock versions of the firmware do you guys have?
We have 2 in America. Anj and ank.
If you guys have more than one which are you flashing?
The lag is the stuff you did after you messed up the finger printer scanner trying to fix it.
Does your private mode work?
If not have you tried the private mode fix?

Factory reset has been attempted repeatedly, to no avail...
Privacy mode does work actually.
Rogers has 2 firmwares on sammobile, i have odin flashed both. But lag is still persisting.
Its literally every other word i type. Driving me MENTAL LOL
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You guys are awesome for the assistance btw. This is the first time in 4 Samsung devices ive done something that im SERIOUSLY concerned was going to be... Unfixable.
I could care less about the finger print scanner, the lag is... Bad.
Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk 4

Are you using team win recovery or clockwork mod.
And, what if anything have you wiped through recovery?
Which rom did you flash?

Attempted flashing ib4stids rapture rom.
At the moment im stock unrooted, was using twrp, his instructions advised to factory reset, then advanced wipe data, system, cache, dalvic... I think that was it without looking at the page.
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I'd re root. And then try firekat.
Making sure of course you didn't leave old fingerprint files.
Then try out the fp scanner and check for lag and report back.

Im experiencing the same exact thing, tried to go stock rom and factory reset three times. I even redownlaoded everything and did it all over again. Tried firekat, dynamic rom, and even cm12 runs a little sluggish. I'm getting a replacement phone at least
So does this lag come from not wiping your fingerprint from your STOCK rom before you flashed a new rom?
Weird thing is, on my other note 4 I never experienced this. I'm pretty sure I forgot to delete fingerprints and then I flashed firekat and no lag.

Thanks guys, MERRY XMAS, if you guys are into that. I have a few thoughts atm, but am away from my pc till tonight. I am determined to get this resolved, and will be checking back and updating on progress as it happens.
Thank you all for the assistance, definitely renewing my faith is Xda.
Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk 4

Maybe we're talking defective units.
I think btort may have the right idea by getting a replacement.
My scanner works and if there's lag I'm too full of Christmas cheer to see it.
This is my current set up:

I'll tell you how I got that set up and try to describe what I did when I forgot to clear the finger print scanners memory before I flashed.
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I mean I soft bricked before and everything and there were no problems like this.
ok
1
When I do a start over flash at the moment I flash anj.
I don't know what tmobile put into ank and until I do its not going on my phone.
(The canadian fellow would flash the earlier version of the rogers stock rom).
Using Odin 3.04. (I'm just not as happy with the later versions of Odin).
2
I flash chainfire.
3
Then the team win recovery.
4
I flash firekat before the phone tries to update.
5
I do the sd card fix with the team win recovery.
6
I do the private mode fix with the team win recovery.
7
I update my modem to ank with the modem trick.
(Canadian users do not have the modem.bin files to do this at this time and should leave their modems alone). I'll try to rip them. It doesn't matter anyway. The 2 modems available are the same anyway.
8
My root apps come back automatically.
Adfree, cachemate, titanium, etc
9
I freeze the bloat.
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I love firekat btw and all the other roms, of course.
But I'm recommending it because it's the longest running rom. Known to work on the Canadian version of the note 4 and he's been fixing lag / and it's similar enough to stock to fix errant flashing.
And from the set up described you could flash any TouchWiz based rom.

That's about right.
Throwing a factory reset in the mix can help as well. I'm coming back from stock Odin flashes with the same background and ring tones and settings etc.
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I wanted to run this by you guys. If i were to intentionally mess up the phone. IE pull the cable mid odin flash. then repair via kies... would that fix this issue?
Thoughts? Concerns? Input? Obviously I am going to wait for input from people before i do something this drastic. But I think it might resolve?

I wish it was a defective issue. The devise was used to 2-3 weeks before I decided to flash a rom, causing this... The phone was flawless until i messed it up.
Android_Monsters said:
Maybe we're talking defective units.
I think btort may have the right idea by getting a replacement.
My scanner works and if there's lag I'm too full of Christmas cheer to see it.
This is my current set up:
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I will definatly give that a go. I am willing to attempt anything. Thank you for the input. I think this thread might assist some others as well. As inevitably this is going to happen to others...
Android_Monsters said:
I'll tell you how I got that set up and try to describe what I did when I forgot to clear the finger print scanners memory before I flashed.
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I mean I soft bricked before and everything and there were no problems like this.
ok
1
When I do a start over flash at the moment I flash anj.
I don't know what tmobile put into ank and until I do its not going on my phone.
(The canadian fellow would flash the earlier version of the rogers stock rom).
Using Odin 3.04. (I'm just not as happy with the later versions of Odin).
2
I flash chainfire.
3
Then the team win recovery.
4
I flash firekat before the phone tries to update.
5
I do the sd card fix with the team win recovery.
6
I do the private mode fix with the team win recovery.
7
I update my modem to ank with the modem trick.
(Canadian users do not have the modem.bin files to do this at this time and should leave their modems alone). I'll try to rip them. It doesn't matter anyway. The 2 modems available are the same anyway.
8
My root apps come back automatically.
Adfree, cachemate, titanium, etc
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I freeze the bloat.
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I love firekat btw and all the other roms, of course.
But I'm recommending it because it's the longest running rom. Known to work on the Canadian version of the note 4 and he's been fixing lag / and it's similar enough to stock to fix errant flashing.
And from the set up described you could flash any TouchWiz based rom.
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Good luck. I'll help in any way I can.

Karakoram2 said:
Good luck. I'll help in any way I can.
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Maybe you guys should try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56276338&postcount=5
someone said it worked for them

10 words

Rapture was the ROM i flashed that got me in this mess lol. I should not say that, firstly, i got myself in this mess. Second, iB4stid is a dope developer, been using his builds for years now.
If flashing this will help i gladly will. But i have a feeling im going to have to send this phone for manufacturer repair :-/
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Root and flash Custom Rom without PC

Hi,
I have an unbranded and unlocked nexus 6. I wanted to root and install twrp so I can begin flashing custom roms... Only problem is, I don't have a pc at home to ADB flash twrp, etc.... Is there any method to flash custom rom without having a machine at home? I have absolutely no need for a pc at home, until this precise moment when I get a new phone and I want to start flashing, lol. Im gonna assuming the answer is NO, im thinking there may be some OTG method with files from a thumb drive, but I'll wait to hear from the experts. Thanks in advance.

I have been wondering that very question myself. I really doubt it's possible, but since I have had my N6 and LG G Pad, I don't ever use my antique Pentium 4 Dell PC hardly at all.
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It's totally possible but highly recommended against. There is an app to root, which then you use flashify to flash recovery but if you ever have a problem, you won't be able to fix it because you need a PC to get a rom back on your phone if you accidentally wipe the os or do some other mischief that prevents you booting, you wont be able.to unlock your bootloader which means you won't be able.to.flash stock or return for warranty purposes either, so as.much as you want to do this, it would really put you in an awful position and you'd be screwed if something goes wrong, which the chances are, it will.

danarama said:
It's totally possible but highly recommended against. There is an app to root, which then you use flashify to flash recovery but if you ever have a problem, you won't be able to fix it because you need a PC to get a rom back on your phone if you accidentally wipe the os or do some other mischief that prevents you booting, you wont be able.to unlock your bootloader which means you won't be able.to.flash stock or return for warranty purposes either, so as.much as you want to do this, it would really put you in an awful position and you'd be screwed if something goes wrong, which the chances are, it will.
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I have no issues with the first potential problem you mentioned (having to get a rom back on phone using a pc) because I have a backup phone, plus if it gets to that stage, I can use a friends computer if I really need to. But the last comment you made about the chances of an error occurring and saying that it most likely will and i'll be unable to get it back to stock scares me. Is this method really that unreliable? I will read up on it more, and search through the forums.
If you can provide details of the app to root, that would be great. Also, how reliable is the app to root alone by itself? Minus the flashify portion...

nseriessaga said:
I have no issues with the first potential problem you mentioned (having to get a rom back on phone using a pc) because I have a backup phone, plus if it gets to that stage, I can use a friends computer if I really need to. But the last comment you made about the chances of an error occurring and saying that it most likely will and i'll be unable to get it back to stock scares me. Is this method really that unreliable? I will read up on it more, and search through the forums.
If you can provide details of the app to root, that would be great. Also, how reliable is the app to root alone by itself? Minus the flashify portion...
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It's not the method that's unreliable the app "kingroot" (I believe it is called) works fine. The issues occur with everything and anything else root users do. Flashing a rom, a mod, wiping the os via recovery etc.
Then if anything hardware goes wrong, returning the device for repair under warranty will likely be rejected if its not stock.

danarama said:
It's not the method that's unreliable the app "kingroot" (I believe it is called) works fine. The issues occur with everything and anything else root users do. Flashing a rom, a mod, wiping the os via recovery etc.
Then if anything hardware goes wrong, returning the device for repair under warranty will likely be rejected if its not stock.
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Gotcha, so maybe I can just root and install apks of apps I really want like adaway, etc... then I should be fine as long as im not using the flash method correct?

nseriessaga said:
Gotcha, so maybe I can just root and install apks of apps I really want like adaway, etc... then I should be fine as long as im not using the flash method correct?
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I'm not going to commit to an answer there
One thing I will say though, you'll never be able to update with an OTA, so if you're going to root, have a custom recovery,. Allow.oem unlock and have an unlocked bootloader.
Best bet is to do the proper.routing and unlocking using your friends of as a one off. You can then safely.maintain the phone without a pc and use the pc in am emergency. Not unlocking the bootloader from the beginning is.asking.for.trouble
Man I need a new keyboard

danarama said:
I'm not going to commit to an answer there
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lol I understand.. thx m8

nseriessaga said:
lol I understand.. thx m8
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Edit above

danarama said:
I'm not going to commit to an answer there
One thing I will say though, you'll never be able to update with an OTA, so if you're going to root, have a custom recovery,. Allow.oem unlock and have an unlocked bootloader.
Best bet is to do the proper.routing and unlocking using your friends of as a one off. You can then safely.maintain the phone without a pc and use the pc in am emergency. Not unlocking the bootloader from the beginning is.asking.for.trouble
Man I need a new keyboard
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k, I already used the kingroot method and verified using root checker. Installed adaway and everything seems to work perfectly (so far anyway). Uninstalling Kingroot unroots the phone from my quick series of test that I've run so OTA updates doesn't seem like it'll be a problem.
I agree though, if I really want to do any rom flashing, ill just unlock, root, and flash using "proper methods".
Appreciate all your help man.

nseriessaga said:
k, I already used the kingroot method and verified using root checker. Installed adaway and everything seems to work perfectly (so far anyway). Uninstalling Kingroot unroots the phone from my quick series of test that I've run so OTA updates doesn't seem like it'll be a problem.
I agree though, if I really want to do any rom flashing, ill just unlock, root, and flash using "proper methods".
Appreciate all your help man.
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Uninstalling Kingroot removes root but does not uninstall all modified files. Will show as modified and thus no OTA updates. Another thread on same thing here somewhere. Have to flash system back to stock with PC for any updates.
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It's also not safe to update without bootloader unlocked anyway. Too many reported bootloops with OTA.

prdog1 said:
Uninstalling Kingroot removes root but does not uninstall all modified files. Will show as modified and thus no OTA updates. Another thread on same thing here somewhere. Have to flash system back to stock with PC for any updates.
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It's also not safe to update without bootloader unlocked anyway. Too many reported bootloops with OTA.
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Exactly this. All root methods edit.existing files but do not restore them after unroot. So the system is modified. We're.100% certain there will be no OTA.
Unlock the bootloader and do it properly.

Ok thanks guys. I guess eventually I'll have to get my hands on a PC lol. Thanks again

Trying to root verizon note 8

I am trying to root a verizon note 8. I can get safestrap installed, I can get a factory android installed, but when i try to load a rom into a rom slot it wont boot. it just shows a black screen after the safestrap options. not sure what i am doing wrong.
Are there any roms for specifically the verizon note 8? Or any pre rooted versions i can install through odin? I think Ive tried everything.
Should also say im new to all of this so i need things explained very clearly and easy instructions lol.

Rom slots do not work. What firmware are you on? What bootloader? Need more info not just it doesnt work.[emoji106]
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Not really sure about any of that. I followed these directions https://www.the***********.com/root-galaxy-note-8-snapdragon-n950u/
It boots but its just the stock android. I need to get root somehow. If this wont work ill move on to another phone.

You can't be past bootloader 3. If build number starts with U4 or S4 you cannot root. There is EDL for bootloader 6 but if you have no idea how to even root then there is no way you should mess around with that method. There is no root past revision 3 bootloader.
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Do you know what build you are on? That is a good place to start. That is why I asked and you said you have no idea about any of that. Not trying to be a jerk but it will save you a lot of searching and frustration if you knew these basic things before trying to root. Know your build number..bootloader version. Just trying to offer friendly advice as alot of peeps here will have wanted you to know these basic things before they offer up help. If you know these things then I and others can point you in the right direction. Good luck.
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butchieboy said:
You can't be past bootloader 3. If build number starts with U4 or S4 you cannot root. There is EDL for bootloader 6 but if you have no idea how to even root then there is no way you should mess around with that method. There is no root past revision 3 bootloader.
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Do you know what build you are on? That is a good place to start. That is why I asked and you said you have no idea about any of that. Not trying to be a jerk but it will save you a lot of searching and frustration if you knew these basic things before trying to root. Know your build number..bootloader version. Just trying to offer friendly advice as alot of peeps here will have wanted you to know these basic things before they offer up help. If you know these things then I and others can point you in the right direction. Good luck.
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Im pretty sure im on bootloader 6. I did the EDL stuff, im good with computers, only ever rooted one phone. Like i said i can get safestrap on there but when i have safestrap going it will not load into android. it just black screens.
I followed these directions https://www. the custom droid .com/root-galaxy-note-8-snapdragon-n950u/
But the final product doesnt have the safestrap app installed. I have to load it through odin and then nothing works except safestrap. Like I said, Not really sure what im doing but its a spare phone so im tinkering.
Thanks for the help.

terky69 said:
Im pretty sure im on bootloader 6. I did the EDL stuff, im good with computers, only ever rooted one phone. Like i said i can get safestrap on there but when i have safestrap going it will not load into android. it just black screens.
I followed these directions https://www. the custom droid .com/root-galaxy-note-8-snapdragon-n950u/
But the final product doesnt have the safestrap app installed. I have to load it through odin and then nothing works except safestrap. Like I said, Not really sure what im doing but its a spare phone so im tinkering.
Thanks for the help.
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Well you're trying to load Android from safe strap and like @butchieboy77 said the rom slots don't work on safe strap yet. Since all you said you were doing is "tinkering" because it's a spare phone we don't have any idea what it is that you're trying to do or what you're asking for? I mean if the rom slots don't work then what else can we do to assist you?

The goal is to get it rooted. But it seems that's not possible right now.

can't not root the latest firmware now??

Got it rooted now. Thanks for the help.