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On verison moto X 4.4.2 and have rooted with Pie, but trying to get towelroot working and not getting it. Have the app installed and says rooted but fx file explorer and su says no root.
I've read the towel root threads and not sure I understand.... busybox and gravity something NEED to be installed before towelroot will root?? Or does the towelroot app work by itself? I cant get it to.
doitinthedirt said:
On verison moto X 4.4.2 and have rooted with Pie, but trying to get towelroot working and not getting it. Have the app installed and says rooted but fx file explorer and su says no root.
I've read the towel root threads and not sure I understand.... busybox and gravity something NEED to be installed before towelroot will root?? Or does the towelroot app work by itself? I cant get it to.
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Since we already have a towelroot thread, this question probably belongs inside there. The mods don't approve of opening duplicate threads.
YES, you NEED busybox - specifically the Stericson variant. Don't use any of the other variants (it is linked in the OP of the towelroot thread). Gravitybox / Xposed are OPTIONAL, and you do not HAVE to have them to use towelroot.
Other than that, I have no advice for you, other than post this IN the towelroot thread. Those people are more likely to be in a position to help you...
(I'm unlocked and don't use Towelroot / PIE)
Good Luck
samwathegreat said:
Since we already have a towelroot thread, this question probably belongs inside there. The mods don't approve of opening duplicate threads.
YES, you NEED busybox - specifically the Stericson variant. Don't use any of the other variants (it is linked in the OP of the towelroot thread). Gravitybox / Xposed are OPTIONAL, and you do not HAVE to have them to use towelroot.
Other than that, I have no advice for you, other than post this IN the towelroot thread. Those people are more likely to be in a position to help you...
(I'm unlocked and don't use Towelroot / PIE)
Good Luck
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Well its a question thats why i put it here.. I read thru the towel root threads and nothing looked simple so I started this here for SIMPLE step directions. I have installed busybox and don't know what to do with it.. still no root with towel root, but continuously get root over and over by rerunning the last 2 commands of Pie root. Would be nice to be able to get root without rerunning Pie
My Simple steps so far
1. flash stock
2. downloaded towelroot and ran it, changed the last dig to a 1 (if that matters)
3. no root.
4. Pied my moto and got root and than rebooted and lost root.(expected)
5. tried towel root again and still no root. (not expected, thought i would have root)
6. made this thread downloaded busybox and installed it. don't know what else to do with it, says installed correctly,
7. rebooted and tried towel root again and still NO root.
8. ?? need help.
doitinthedirt said:
Well its a question thats why i put it here.. I read thru the towel root threads and nothing looked simple so I started this here for SIMPLE step directions. I have installed busybox and don't know what to do with it.. still no root with towel root, but continuously get root over and over by rerunning the last 2 commands of Pie root. Would be nice to be able to get root without rerunning Pie
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Questions are OK in their appropriate discussion threads....even if those threads are located in 'general'.
I can tell you that Towelroot has inherent limitations because of the SU context that is being used.
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53936577&postcount=108
and here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53960943&postcount=120
Although several of us (myself included) have tried to get the DEV to comment on the issue, we haven't heard a word back... For these reasons, it is suggested to use PIE and PIE only, and just try to avoid rebooting your device...
samwathegreat said:
Questions are OK in their appropriate discussion threads....even if those threads are located in 'general'.
I can tell you that Towelroot has inherent limitations because of the SU context that is being used.
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53936577&postcount=108
and here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53960943&postcount=120
Although several of us (myself included) have tried to get the DEV to comment on the issue, we haven't heard a word back... For these reasons, it is suggested to use PIE and PIE only, and just try to avoid rebooting your device...
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Thanks for trying to help.. I'm about to give up.. Pie works great you don't need to run all 4 root commands.. just 3 and 4, the pushed files remain on the phone after reboot so just run 3 and 4 commands and rooted again.. wish it was possible to run those commands via and app!
Hi,
I have a T-Mobile LG G Flex that used to be rooted and after android system update now it doesn't have root access. Here's the thing: I ran TowelRoot and it displayed the following message: "This device isn't supported". Afterwards I downloaded and installed StumpRoot and when I run the app it displays a message saying: "Device is rooted" but when I run the Root Checker app it tells me device has no root access.
Heres the Software Information from the device:
Android Version
4.4.2
Baseband Version
M8974A-AAAANAZM-2.0.20064
Kernel Version
3.4.0
Build Number
KOT49I.D95920s
Software Version
D95920s
Can anyone point me towards a solution for this? I made a new thread regarding this matter because even though I've seen many people post similar situations they're for other type of devices. Any help will be deeply appreciated.
Thanks,
I'd say you might have to grab the tot for the d959, flash back to stock and run the updates again, then use stump.
ROGERS • LG G Flex D950G • Stock ROOT 4.4.2 • V4A • 180DPI • FLEXIN'
Eun-Hjzjined said:
I'd say you might have to grab the tot for the d959, flash back to stock and run the updates again, then use stump.
ROGERS • LG G Flex D950G • Stock ROOT 4.4.2 • V4A • 180DPI • FLEXIN'
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What do you mean by 'tot'?
IamMAC said:
What do you mean by 'tot'?
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Can someone answer this for me?
This always happens to me, I post a new thread and I get my questions answered once but after that no more help. Is this a forum rule?, do I need to help another user before receiving help again. I'd appreciate if someone could point me in the right track.
Thanks!,
IamMAC said:
Can someone answer this for me?
This always happens to me, I post a new thread and I get my questions answered once but after that no more help. Is this a forum rule?, do I need to help another user before receiving help again. I'd appreciate if someone could point me in the right track.
Thanks!,
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Get back to stock using tot file following this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2644083
A lot of peep have been posting that they're not able to root the latest update with the previous methods. And also T-Mobile doesn't use a tot file. Its .kdz. But not gonna work due to the latest update doesn't have download mode. So if you're on the latest, I suggest find a root method ( try stumproot, safe root, I/o root, vroot, towel root, hell id try anything. But that's me. I don't suggest shoot blind if you don't know what you're doing) then install freedom flex get a custom recovery then make a backup and flash d'fuse's rooted KitKat and disable ota's.
mattwheat said:
A lot of peep have been posting that they're not able to root the latest update with the previous methods. And also T-Mobile doesn't use a tot file. Its .kdz. But not gonna work due to the latest update doesn't have download mode. So if you're on the latest, I suggest find a root method ( try stumproot, safe root, I/o root, vroot, towel root, hell id try anything. But that's me. I don't suggest shoot blind if you don't know what you're doing) then install freedom flex get a custom recovery then make a backup and flash d'fuse's rooted KitKat and disable ota's.
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I'm having the same problem as OP, got any other methods that you think might work? tried all the ones I could find/ you listed and none have worked yet!
any update OP?
dmifsud44 said:
any update OP?
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In my case I haven't been able to try anything because my tether app stopped working and I can't get any VPN service to work. Any suggestions on this other issue?
IamMAC said:
Hi,
I have a T-Mobile LG G Flex that used to be rooted and after android system update now it doesn't have root access. Here's the thing: I ran TowelRoot and it displayed the following message: "This device isn't supported". Afterwards I downloaded and installed StumpRoot and when I run the app it displays a message saying: "Device is rooted" but when I run the Root Checker app it tells me device has no root access.
Heres the Software Information from the device:
Android Version
4.4.2
Baseband Version
M8974A-AAAANAZM-2.0.20064
Kernel Version
3.4.0
Build Number
KOT49I.D95920s
Software Version
D95920s
Can anyone point me towards a solution for this? I made a new thread regarding this matter because even though I've seen many people post similar situations they're for other type of devices. Any help will be deeply appreciated.
Thanks,
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No no no
Just install SU from playstore update binaries
P o o f there u'll have Root had same issue, you havta download SU AND INSTALL IT MANUALLY
fix
The fix for this problem is to download lg mobile support tool
on your pc
Click on options-upgrade recovery
Let it download
You will need to plug your phone
In via USB for the last 10 percent
You will now be unrooted and able to
Reroot with stumproots brute force
Oh and you will get download mode back
Power off-vol up+ plug in USB
damnrose said:
The fix for this problem is to download lg mobile support tool
on your pc
Click on options-upgrade recovery
Let it download
You will need to plug your phone
In via USB for the last 10 percent
You will now be unrooted and able to
Reroot with stumproots brute force
Oh and you will get download mode back
Power off-vol up+ plug in USB
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I followed your steps and I was able to get the device up and running once again with ROOT access.
Thanks a million,
damnrose said:
The fix for this problem is to download lg mobile support tool
on your pc
Click on options-upgrade recovery
Let it download
You will need to plug your phone
In via USB for the last 10 percent
You will now be unrooted and able to
Reroot with stumproots brute force
Oh and you will get download mode back
Power off-vol up+ plug in USB
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:good: This worked for me as well! Thanks
supersu problem
Hey! Rooted my phone yeasterday.
I have installed lateste version of SuperSU on play store, but still not working. says there is no binary fil to SU installed when I try to open the app.
My version is 4.4.2
device model
Samsung Galaxy GT 19505
Senzi said:
Hey! Rooted my phone yeasterday.
I have installed lateste version of SuperSU on play store, but still not working. says there is no binary fil to SU installed when I try to open the app.
My version is 4.4.2
device model
Samsung Galaxy GT 19505
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This is a gflex thread not s4
But for your phone
if you have a recovery installed(If you don't you can flash it with Odin google it)
Boot into recovery
Flash the su zip from chainfires website
Should fix your issue
damnrose said:
This is a gflex thread not s4
But for your phone
if you have a recovery installed(If you don't you can flash it with Odin google it)
Boot into recovery
Flash the su zip from chainfires website
Should fix your issue
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Dont think I got recovery installed, but I will try to flash it. But what does it mean "flash it"?
Senzi said:
Dont think I got recovery installed, but I will try to flash it. But what does it mean "flash it"?
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"Flash It" or "Flashing" means to copy files to your device using an application such as ODIN.
Need help..
IamMAC said:
I followed your steps and I was able to get the device up and running once again with ROOT access.
Thanks a million,
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Hi, so I am stuck without recovery or download mode. I know that the LG Mobile Support Tool should work but I tried it on two PCs and just as it finishes extracting the software after it downloads, the program runs into an error and closes. I am running D95920s like everyone else here. Just no luck. Any suggestions? I plugged in at 90% Not sure if im doing anything wrong.
Update: So the LG Mobile Tool has many security checks and it doesn't always allow for flashing. If anybody comes across this problem in the future. Refer to mattwheats instructions.
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-flex/general/fyi-taking-ota-rooted-twrp-t2999344
It will force your phone to flash without download mode.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60119946
This guide will walk you through how to root any firmware that has been released for the AT&T i537. As new firmware is released I will update this post.
For instructions on how to flash any i537 AT&T firmware, please read through the [GUIDE][HOW-TO] Install Any i537 AT&T Firmware thread.
For download links for i537 AT&T firmware as well as links to other information relevant to specific firmware, please read through the i537 AT&T Firmware Thread.
UCUAMF1(4.2.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the Active Root website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Active Root apk.
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Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUAMF2 (4.2.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the Active Root website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Active Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUAMF3 (4.2.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the Active Root website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Active Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUBMI2 (4.3)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUBML2 (4.3)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUCNC9 (4.4.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUCNE3 (4.4.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUCNH3 (4.4.2)
This procedure will require you to use Odin and putting your phone in Download mode. For more information on this read the OP in the [GUIDE][HOW-TO] Install Any i537 AT&T Firmware thread.
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your computer navigate to W0lfdroid's rooting website. This website walks you through exactly how to root your NH3 firmware but I will try to explain the steps as well.
You need to download 3 things from this page: Odin v3, rootable kernel, and the NH3 stock kernel. Odin v3 can be downloaded from a variety of sources, so obtain it from a source you trust. The other 2 files can be downloaded from w0lfdroid’s website above. Make sure you download the files meant for the i537.
Extract both of the zip files you downloaded above to a location you will be able to find later.
Power down your phone and put your phone in download mode, open Odin, and select the AP or PDA button to load the I537_ROOT_Ker_W0lfDroid.tar.md5 file you extracted. Odin should look exactly like the picture below if you’ve loaded it correctly.
Click the start button to flash the rootable kernel to your phone. This kernel needs to be flashed in order to downgrade the kernel to the previous version that has the necessary root vulnerability.
Once Odin has finished, reboot your phone into the stock ROM.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. You’re not done yet though.
Power down your phone and enter download mode.
Open Odin again and select the AP or PDA button to load the I537_NH3_Ker_W0lfDroid.tar.md5 file you extracted previously. Odin should look exactly like the image below.
Press the start button to flash the NH3 stock kernel. This will restore your phone to exactly the way it was before you started this process except now you will be rooted.
UCUCOC6 (5.0.1)
@muniz_ri has put together a great guide for retaining root privileges on the OC6 firmware.
IMPORTANT: If you are already on the OC6 firmware without root, the only way you can root is to start by flashing the NE3 Odin package. This will completely wipe your phone. A method to natively root OC6 has not been found yet; if/when it is I will update this post.
Thanks to:
@geohot for creating a simple app to exploit the root vulnerability
@W0lfdroid for finding a way to root the UCUCNH3 firmware
@muniz_ri for finding a way to retain root on the UCUCOC6 firmware
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thank u sir 4 yr quick reply... but i did that method before but i brick my fone twice ... dat why i update without root so as not to brick it again ...and root it separately
bethuel said:
thank u sir 4 yr quick reply... but i did that method before but i brick my fone twice ... dat why i update without root so as not to brick it again ...and root it separately
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Sounds like you're doing something wrong, I've done it successfully dozens of times. Did you read the directions carefully and do everything exactly as written?
Also there is no way to root once on lollipop. You have to root kitkat and then do that update, keep-root method, there is no other way
i did everything well but sti brick my phone.....hopefully that someone will find a way to root lollipop on Samsung Galaxy s4 active i537....once again thank u 4 yr quick reply SIR
wifi fix didn't work flashing back to NH3?
I followed all the instructions to root my S4 Active i537. After I flashed NE3 rooted then flashed NH3 kernel my wifi still is not working. I used the right kernel file. What should I do?
Erokz said:
I followed all the instructions to root my S4 Active i537. After I flashed NE3 rooted then flashed NH3 kernel my wifi still is not working. I used the right kernel file. What should I do?
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Are you trying to root NE3 or NH3?
I am rooted.
My phone was running the NH3 firmware. Like I said I used Odin to flash the NE3 firmware, rooted my phone, then I flashed back to the NH3 using WolFdroid's method. All went well in the root but now my wifi doesn't work. It said on his page that once the NH3 kernel flash after root that the wifi would start working again, but it's not?
Erokz said:
Like I said I used Odin to flash the NE3 firmware
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Did you use Odin to flash the NE3 firmware or kernel? If you're trying to root NH3, you should flash the NE3 kernel (referred to as root kernel by W0lfdroid), root with towelroot, and then flash the NH3 kernel. If you're flashing entire firmwares while trying this, there's your problem right there...
FILENAME
The file name that I used was a zip file n had to extract it, then use with Odin. I am not sure which it is firmware or kernel. The file name is SGH-I537UCUCNE3_4.4.2_ATT_ALL.zip
Erokz said:
The file name that I used was a zip file n had to extract it, then use with Odin. I am not sure which it is firmware or kernel. The file name is SGH-I537UCUCNE3_4.4.2_ATT_ALL.zip
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Right, that's the entire NE3 firmware, which is why you are having problems. To root NH3, you have to Odin flash the NE3 KERNEL (which is referred to on the W0lfdroid website only as ROOT kernel). You're flashing the wrong file, which means instead of rooting NH3 with the NE3 kernel, you're simply restoring all of NE3. Then when you try to put the NH3 kernel, that causes problems
I recommend you read the W0lfdroid website again and make sure you actually understand what you're supposed to do, because as of right now, you do not. Not trying to be mean, simply stating a fact
what do you think I should do?
I thought that I did it right but I didn't. Thank you for pointing out that I really don't know what I am doing because I don't. I got confused. What do you think I should do? Should I download the NH3 firmware flash that and start over again doing it with the kernel files? I appreciate your help.
Erokz said:
I thought that I did it right but I didn't. Thank you for pointing out that I really don't know what I am doing because I don't. I got confused. What do you think I should do? Should I download the NH3 firmware flash that and start over again doing it with the kernel files? I appreciate your help.
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Probably the best course of action
Root for OC7 (stagefright patch update for OC6) is pretty much the same as root for OC6, OC7 Keep Root method can be found here.
Root for NH4 (stagefright patch update for NH3) is the same W0lfdroid method, with one important exception. You can still use the same I537_ROOT_Kernel linked to on that site, but once you've done that, you need this I537_NH4_Kernel instead of the NH3 kernel on the W0lfdroid site. (Tested and confirmed working)
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Root for OC7 (stagefright patch update for OC6) is pretty much the same as root for OC6, OC7 Keep Root method can be found here.
Root for NH4 (stagefright patch update for NH3) is the same W0lfdroid method, with one important exception. You can still use the same I537_ROOT_Kernel linked to on that site, but once you've done that, you need this I537_NH4_Kernel instead of the NH3 kernel on the W0lfdroid site. (Tested and confirmed working)
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Can you please share the I537_NH4_Kernel? the host is dead.
Thanks!
EDIT: it´s working now. Thanks anyway.
Good day all, please do i need to unlock bootloader before trying to install any reecovery or install roms on this i537 ?
dedon4christ5 said:
Good day all, please do i need to unlock bootloader before trying to install any reecovery or install roms on this i537 ?
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It is not possible to unlock the bootloader on the i537, the best you can do is use FlashFire. This means no custom kernels so you can only use TouxhWiz-based ROMs. There are 2 ROMs in the development section that you can try, but other than that there's not much else you can do.
Devo7v said:
It is not possible to unlock the bootloader on the i537, the best you can do is use FlashFire. This means no custom kernels so you can only use TouxhWiz-based ROMs. There are 2 ROMs in the development section that you can try, but other than that there's not much else you can do.
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Thanks for responding, I got in another post to install the Safestrap recovery, I've done it successfully, but Im being really skeptical in following the rest of the tutorial because there are lots of complaints.
I have the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active i537 AT&T (UCUBML2) running Android 4.3 .....
I have root, done by towel root, and ive installed the safestrap recovery
Please could you point me to the right direction to upgrading to 4.4.2 or 5. (Lollipop)
Thanks in advance
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Devo7v said:
This guide will walk you through how to root any firmware that has been released for the AT&T i537. As new firmware is released I will update this post.
For instructions on how to flash any i537 AT&T firmware, please read through the [GUIDE][HOW-TO] Install Any i537 AT&T Firmware thread.
For download links for i537 AT&T firmware as well as links to other information relevant to specific firmware, please read through the i537 AT&T Firmware Thread.
UCUAMF1(4.2.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the Active Root website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Active Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUAMF2 (4.2.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the Active Root website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Active Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUAMF3 (4.2.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the Active Root website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Active Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUBMI2 (4.3)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUBML2 (4.3)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUCNC9 (4.4.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUCNE3 (4.4.2)
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. Feel free to uninstall the app if you want.
UCUCNH3 (4.4.2)
This procedure will require you to use Odin and putting your phone in Download mode. For more information on this read the OP in the [GUIDE][HOW-TO] Install Any i537 AT&T Firmware thread.
Go to your System Settings->More->Security and check the box to all Unknown Sources. This will allow you to install the application that will root your phone.
On your computer navigate to W0lfdroid's rooting website. This website walks you through exactly how to root your NH3 firmware but I will try to explain the steps as well.
You need to download 3 things from this page: Odin v3, rootable kernel, and the NH3 stock kernel. Odin v3 can be downloaded from a variety of sources, so obtain it from a source you trust. The other 2 files can be downloaded from w0lfdroid’s website above. Make sure you download the files meant for the i537.
Extract both of the zip files you downloaded above to a location you will be able to find later.
Power down your phone and put your phone in download mode, open Odin, and select the AP or PDA button to load the I537_ROOT_Ker_W0lfDroid.tar.md5 file you extracted. Odin should look exactly like the picture below if you’ve loaded it correctly.
Click the start button to flash the rootable kernel to your phone. This kernel needs to be flashed in order to downgrade the kernel to the previous version that has the necessary root vulnerability.
Once Odin has finished, reboot your phone into the stock ROM.
On your phone navigate to the TowelRoot website.
Click on the lambda symbol to download the Towel Root apk.
Once the apk is downloaded, install it. This is why we needed to allow unknown sources in step 1.
Once the app is installed, open the app. Your phone should now be rooted. You’re not done yet though.
Power down your phone and enter download mode.
Open Odin again and select the AP or PDA button to load the I537_NH3_Ker_W0lfDroid.tar.md5 file you extracted previously. Odin should look exactly like the image below.
Press the start button to flash the NH3 stock kernel. This will restore your phone to exactly the way it was before you started this process except now you will be rooted.
UCUCOC6 (5.0.1)
@muniz_ri has put together a great guide for retaining root privileges on the OC6 firmware.
IMPORTANT: If you are already on the OC6 firmware without root, the only way you can root is to start by flashing the NE3 Odin package. This will completely wipe your phone. A method to natively root OC6 has not been found yet; if/when it is I will update this post.
Thanks to:
@geohot for creating a simple app to exploit the root vulnerability
@W0lfdroid for finding a way to root the UCUCNH3 firmware
@muniz_ri for finding a way to retain root on the UCUCOC6 firmware
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Hello,
I have the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active i537 AT&T (UCUBML2) running Android 4.3 .....
I have root, done by towel root, and ive installed the safestrap recovery
Please could you point me to the right direction to upgrading to 4.4.2 or 5. (Lollipop)
Thanks in advance
dedon4christ5 said:
Thanks for responding, I got in another post to install the Safestrap recovery, I've done it successfully, but Im being really skeptical in following the rest of the tutorial because there are lots of complaints.
I have the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active i537 AT&T (UCUBML2) running Android 4.3 .....
I have root, done by towel root, and ive installed the safestrap recovery
Please could you point me to the right direction to upgrading to 4.4.2 or 5. (Lollipop)
Thanks in advance
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Hello,
I have the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active i537 AT&T (UCUBML2) running Android 4.3 .....
I have root, done by towel root, and ive installed the safestrap recovery
Please could you point me to the right direction to upgrading to 4.4.2 or 5. (Lollipop)
Thanks in advance
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Look at the other links in the post you quoted.
I have a note 3, that I'd like to root and install a non Att OS.. it's no longer a covered phone..and I don't care about tripping knox.. Searching for Root and Note 3 and ATT find all kind of way to root and install safestrap.. is that the only way to custom rom this phone?
crysallis said:
I have a note 3, that I'd like to root and install a non Att OS.. it's no longer a covered phone..and I don't care about tripping knox.. Searching for Root and Note 3 and ATT find all kind of way to root and install safestrap.. is that the only way to custom rom this phone?
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What are you running right now Kitkat, Lollipop? If you are on N900AUCUCNC2, you can use Towel root https://towelroot.com/ or Kingo root http://www.kingoapp.com/ The only way to install custom rom is to have Safestrap install as the bootloader is locked.
Rooted i747 said:
What are you running right now Kitkat, Lollipop? If you are on N900AUCUCNC2, you can use Towel root or Kingo root
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I'm not the OP, but I have the same question: I have a stock Note 3 with Lollipop (N900AUCUEOC1). I'd love to root it. Is there a step-by-step guide, or better yet a tap-and-go app to achieve root?
Hiram_Q_Pustule said:
I'm not the OP, but I have the same question: I have a stock Note 3 with Lollipop (N900AUCUEOC1). I'd love to root it. Is there a step-by-step guide, or better yet a tap-and-go app to achieve root?
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You can't root OC1, but you can use Odin to downgrade to NC2 and root it. Odin v.3.10.6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3109599&d=1420980613. Once you Odin back you can use Towel root or Kingo root (links are posted above your post). Then install Supersu https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en and run it, install Busybox https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en open and install it, then Safestrap http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=7216. (You should make a backup once Safestrap is installed before you flash any Roms). Once you're done you can pick a Rom for your Note 3 http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development Now you ever use Odin? http://www.samsungodindownload.com/odin-tutorial/ (The site only shows flashing the All-In-One file so you know). Use all 4 Odin files, N900AUCUCNC2 ODIN Files, BL https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891602 AP https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891890 CP https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891603 CSC https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891604
Brilliant! I'm rooted on Lollipop, and loving my Note 3 all over again. Thanks for the easy-to-follow instructions, that made it a breeze!
lil differant way
To shorten the process, I downloaded Chainfires app called FlashFire, Then Downloaded full OC1 odin tar and Full N2 Odin tar. I flashed Note 3 back to N2 with pc odin, I then transferred OC1 to my sd card installed Flashfire and used flash Fire to do a complete flash to OC1 while choosing to inject everroot. Saved tons of time and in my mind a lot cleaner. I also have ROM PRO TOOL BOX and Chainfires CF-Bench after installing all the apps I wanted and setting up my personal settings on the phone all together, I installed BusyBox Pro and did a smart install, then rebooted and performed a benchmark. Then opened Rom Pro Tool box and went to cpu and then the benchmark it recognized the benchmark from chainfires cf-bench app so I choose it and also clicked apply at boot. Rebooted and this Note is fast as light and reliable. FlashFire will make back ups for you if your worried about recovery and always a good Idea to have Helium and or Titanium to make a nandriod and a completed setup back up to store on your pc and cloud just in case. :fingers-crossed:
Does anyone know if Rooting directly from OC1 without a wipe is being worked on? :fingers-crossed: or should I just stop whining and just do one of the above options? :victory:
debugrr said:
Does anyone know if Rooting directly from OC1 without a wipe is being worked on? :fingers-crossed: or should I just stop whining and just do one of the above options? :victory:
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Do from post #4
Help! Stuck on AT&T load screen after Odin
Followed post 4 instructions, but after Odin (which said PASS!), phone is now stuck on white boot screen with AT&T logo. Checked md5, everything checks out. What do you think went wrong?
camkatastrophe said:
Followed post 4 instructions, but after Odin (which said PASS!), phone is now stuck on white boot screen with AT&T logo. Checked md5, everything checks out. What do you think went wrong?
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What was you running before, Lollipop? If you was, you need to do all four files not the All-In-One to change your boot loader back to NC2.
so much simpler
Thanks for making this simpler! If all goes well then you will be donated to good sir! now if you could just get someone on my at&t s5 active!
dwillimon said:
now if you could just get someone on my at&t s5 active!
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I have a s5active and just love the hell out of it. I'm still kinda green with the rooting but have done several successful roots, but development is way out of my wheelhouse. Unfortunately I haven't found a developer that had been working on the active. I'm still looking though. Thanks for doing the outstanding organization you did for the note 3. I'm going to be doing it as soon as the laptop comes back from the shop. My wife will like fire cat I think. I just found the thread I needed for my active lol only one rim but better than nothing.
Hey all, I've been away since the Skyrocket days. For ODIN, what state does the phone need to be in. I have USB debugging Enabled, but the ODIN says Failed. I downloaded all 4 files. Nevermind, had to put the phone in download mode.
i used KingoRoot to "root" it said it was sucessful, but when i try SuperSU it said "SuperSu Binary needs to be updated. Continue"? when i click continue, i click on normal and it says "Installing, please wait" then it returns failed.. SuperSu binary is not updating what is the fix for this?
Kid27085 said:
i used KingoRoot to "root" it said it was sucessful, but when i try SuperSU it said "SuperSu Binary needs to be updated. Continue"? when i click continue, i click on normal and it says "Installing, please wait" then it returns failed.. SuperSu binary is not updating what is the fix for this?
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I would install Root Checker https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en to see if your root is properly installed. You might have to use KingoRoot again. I usually stick with Towelroot.
i tried superuser and that said it might not have installed properly. I tried flashing the ODIN files again and now it says failed. I think i've bricked my phone and now im really frustrated
Kid27085 said:
i tried superuser and that said it might not have installed properly. I tried flashing the ODIN files again and now it says failed. I think i've bricked my phone and now im really frustrated
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Can you get into download mode?
Rooted i747 said:
Can you get into download mode?
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ok i have just gotten mad and constantly click on the start button in ODIN until it seemed to have worked. Well.. glad to say, my phone is up and running with 4.4.2 , rooted with TowelRoot, Installed SuperSu and installed BusyBox... now to find a cool rom to run it on. Thanks for all the help guys.
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You can't root OC1, but you can use Odin to downgrade to NC2 and root it. Odin v.3.10.6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3109599&d=1420980613. Once you Odin back you can use Towel root or Kingo root (links are posted above your post). Then install Supersu https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en and run it, install Busybox https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en open and install it, then Safestrap http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=7216. (You should make a backup once Safestrap is installed before you flash any Roms). Once you're done you can pick a Rom for your Note 3 http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/development Now you ever use Odin? http://www.samsungodindownload.com/odin-tutorial/ (The site only shows flashing the All-In-One file so you know). Use all 4 Odin files, N900AUCUCNC2 ODIN Files, BL https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891602 AP https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891890 CP https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891603 CSC https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=96042739161891604
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Thanks for this.
My note 3 is on OC2 and running Android 5.0.
Does this instruction work for my phone?
Thanks
hi,
I would love to root my sm-g800f.
Which guide should I follow?
Thanks
What ROM? You can try flashing the correct CF Auto Root for your phone model and Android version using Odin if it using the latest Lollipop.
lfom said:
What ROM? You can try flashing the correct CF Auto Root for your phone model and Android version using Odin if it using the latest Lollipop.
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I have to look, so, for 'CF Auto Root' for G800FXXU1BPC3 Lollipop MR1 and
Odin.
Odin goes on PC and
CF Auto Root goes on device.
Am I right?
Both files go on PC, you used Odin to flash CF Auto Root into mobile. Seek for the files in the official page:
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
There are many videos on YouTube about it as most Samsung phones are rooted this way. Just make sure you use the correct file for your phone (G800F).
Backup everything you can first in case something goes wrong you may need to wipe mobile data and reflash stock ROM.
The other option is to use Odin to flash TWRP and then flash SuperSU zip from Chainfire. First, TWRP goes on PC then SuperSU Zip on phone, that you flash using TWRP. I am sure there are tutorials here about it, just pick TWRP for G800F, SuperSU is universal but some version may be needed according to your Android version. Can't help more because I have G800H and not rooted as Marshmallow was released for it and it has all I need. Good luck.
lfom said:
Both files go on PC, you used Odin to flash CF Auto Root into mobile. Seek for the files in the official page:
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
There are many videos on YouTube about it as most Samsung phones are rooted this way. Just make sure you use the correct file for your phone (G800F).
Backup everything you can first in case something goes wrong you may need to wipe mobile data and reflash stock ROM.
The other option is to use Odin to flash TWRP and then flash SuperSU zip from Chainfire. First, TWRP goes on PC then SuperSU Zip on phone, that you flash using TWRP. I am sure there are tutorials here about it, just pick TWRP for G800F, SuperSU is universal but some version may be needed according to your Android version. Can't help more because I have G800H and not rooted as Marshmallow was released for it and it has all I need. Good luck.
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first way, I think, should be more simple.
How silly, I would root to change fonts on device.
And of course to free space, delete junkie and have control of my device.
Marshmallow is going to make me regret rooting?
You can change fonts using atock, no root needed. Also use Debloater to disable junk, no root needed either.
You can't use OTA to upgrade to MM when it arrives as it usually won't install or bootloops, so you will need to flash MM to go back to stock and upgrade then root again. Flashfire from Chainfire would be able to install OTAKU and keep root, but support to S5 mini is unkonwm, and no reports of success as far as I know.
Last but not least, flashing anything other than stock ROM through Odin will trip a Knox security counter and you'll lose warranty.
lfom said:
You can change fonts using atock, no root needed. Also use Debloater to disable junk, no root needed either.
You can't use OTA to upgrade to MM when it arrives as it usually won't install or bootloops, so you will need to flash MM to go back to stock and upgrade then root again. Flashfire from Chainfire would be able to install OTAKU and keep root, but support to S5 mini is unkonwm, and no reports of success as far as I know.
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I don' t uderstand.
I'm stock. If I'll root I'll not be anymore stock.
If I don't root, will MM arrive OTA?
lfom said:
Last but not least, flashing anything other than stock ROM through Odin will trip a Knox security counter and you'll lose warranty.
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I know
dezuha said:
I don' t uderstand.
I'm stock. If I'll root I'll not be anymore stock.
If I don't root, will MM arrive OTA?
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Yes, when it's available for your phone model, as long as you're stock. Sorry, wasn't clear before.
lfom said:
Yes, when it's available for your phone model, as long as you're stock. Sorry, wasn't clear before.
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you are joking!
You are very nice in answering to my questions.
''fonts using atock'', I think I can't.
I can only use payment monotype fonts
dezuha said:
you are joking!
You are very nice in answering to my questions.
''fonts using atock'', I think I can't.
I can only use payment monotype fonts
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This is using stock MM on my G800H, I don't remember on Lollipop but I'm almost sure there was a similar option:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5-mini/general/guide-easiest-method-root-g800h-t3340949
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5-mini/general/sm-g800f-rooting-guide-t3164859
I have found these two guides.
Which one do I have to follow?
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This is using stock MM on my G800H, I don't remember on Lollipop but I'm almost sure there was a similar option:
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I have those 5 ones.
But I would like other fonts.