I need help rooting 4.4.2
I lowered my firmware as low as 4.2 but i ran into serious errors and bugs when installing really old outdated recoveries as well as custom roms so im now on 4.4.2 instead of 4.4.4 as i dunno what's the highest available version that can be indeed rooted can someone help me on how do i get myself on 4.4.4 with root successfully as theres no real guides here to help me, ive read enough guides telling me i'm able to root 4.2,4,3 but not 4.4 or higher
I hope someone can suggest my next step to getting rooted is as im just after unlocking and installing recovery just now to now realise i may actually have to download again to a even lower firmware
You can easily root 4.4.4 with easyroot tool available here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
Don't need to downgrade anymore.
Worked on C6903 (international version)
Please use one thread for your queries.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54854872
Also use the question and answer section for questions.
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Hello all,
I have read many posts about rooting the phone above but am confused.
All i want to do is root the phone and keep the original rom.
If i root it then update to 4.1.2 jellybean when its released for my phone do i have to root it again?
I really need to know step by step the process so i dont mess it up.
Firstly i beleive i need to backup my iemi is this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946915 the correct procedure?
I then save that file it generates incase i need to restore is this correct?
I was then going to use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414 but am confused where it says "Flash an Insecure Kernel before using Samsung Quick Root".
Where do i find an insecure kernal for the above phone?
I then read about ClockworkMod Recovery what does this do and should i use it?
Can someone please help me step by step as im really new to Android.
Sorry for so many questions but coming from years having an iphone to Android its like wow.
Cheers and thanks in advance.
Simply follow this thread by btemtd
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1967124
Absolutely everything you need to know is in there.
I would only use methods that are intended for i9305.
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Obagleyfreer i read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32235061&postcount=1 and unsure of part 13.
I want to root but just keep the standard rom that the phone came with.
Also if i update to 4.1.2 jellybean do i need to backup and root again?
You just need to flash the zip that's linked in part 13 to get root access.
You do this in CWM recovery.
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Thanks Obagley.
Ok so if i root it then i upgrade to jellybean 4.1.2 which has not been released for my phone will i then have to root it again or do i just do it through cwm rcovery?
Android Noobie said:
Thanks Obagley.
Ok so if i root it then i upgrade to jellybean 4.1.2 which has not been released for my phone will i then have to root it again or do i just do it through cwm rcovery?
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Hi
Seems like you ar pretty novice to this.
If you root you cant update to latest from Settings -》About -》 Update. Root makes it imposible that way.
Instead you have to flash the latest rom from www.sammobile.com using Odin (windows) and rootvit again.
Or you wait till some one kind pre roots the rom and makes it flashable through Clockworkmod (easiest way)
All the strange words you have to look up your self.
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Ok i check www.sammobile.com and i dont see a version of 4.1.2 jellybean for my phone.
Will the international versions of 4.1.2 work on my phone?
Will they have bloatware or carrier logos?
When i flash a rom do i have to flash the modem as well?
Can i just flash rom over rom or should i clean the cache first?
Android Noobie said:
Ok i check www.sammobile.com and i dont see a version of 4.1.2 jellybean for my phone.
Will the international versions of 4.1.2 work on my phone?
Will they have bloatware or carrier logos?
When i flash a rom do i have to flash the modem as well?
Can i just flash rom over rom or should i clean the cache first?
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Its not released yet for every country. I dont find it for sweden either.
And you can expect the same thing from updated rom as the rom you are on now.
The roms from sammobile is only for your country becaus it contains the proper modem and apn info for your country and carrier.
As I said before best way to get a rooted and neat rom is letting the experts in xda compile a version that is flashable through cwm.
Look in the description if modem is included.
hello guys,
I have an xperia Z I have not unlocked anything or rooted my phone at all since I got it, I just did the normal OTA updates and now I have
C6602
4.1.2
build: 10.1.1.A.1.253
open sim (not locked on any carrier)
how can I manually update to the official 4.2.2 stock that was released yesterday without tempering with anything and without rooting or anything
help will be much appreciated.
ahassouna said:
hello guys,
I have an xperia Z I have not unlocked anything or rooted my phone at all since I got it, I just did the normal OTA updates and now I have
C6602
4.1.2
build: 10.1.1.A.1.253
open sim (not locked on any carrier)
how can I manually update to the official 4.2.2 stock that was released yesterday without tempering with anything and without rooting or anything
help will be much appreciated.
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Well check SUS/PCC for update first, but if there's none there either - Download a 4.2.2 Firmware (there's plenty) and flash with flashtool, there's guide pinned on the forums. Remember not to wipe data if you have important stuff on it.
Search, read and then read some more...
You have been a member here long enough where you should know that creating a Question thread in the Development forum is wrong.
Also, there are numerous threads with answers to your question, including sticky threads.
Hello guys,
I am new to the Android community and especially the Rooting section looks really strange to me (but hey, I used to have an iPhone so who am I kidding )
Anyway, I bought an Xperia Z1 and now I'd like to get Root access on my phone. But every tutorial that I found requests, that I already have Root access on a lower OS version. Why? It doesn't make sense to me.
I am currently on unrooted Android 4.4 Kitkat (14.3).
Thanks for your patience with a "newbe"
Read one of the sevral guides in the general section and the development section.
If you are new I advise you to spend some time reading otherwise you could brick your phone. It may seem like a pain, but trust me, spending some time learning will help you
for starters, android is only at 4.4.2 as the latest version, not 14.3 (That's the FW version)
Greg
You downgrade using flashtool and flash a FTF
Look in the FTF mega collection thread in the general section to learn how to do that
The reason is that it is impossible to directly root 4.4.2, you have to downgrade to a rootable version and then upgrade to a prerooted 4.4.3 version
Hello guys,
I've been using XDA for a long time to figure out problems related to my devices. Recently I bought Samsung Galaxy S III LTE in Pakistan, having baseband I9305XXBMA2.
I searched a lot to find any link to give me a stock 4.3 update for my phone but I couldn't get one.
I shall be really greatful if you could let me know any way to update it, but seriously I don't want to root my phone. But if rooting is the only option to be left, please let me know.
Thanking you in advance.
detactiveh2o said:
Hello guys,
I've been using XDA for a long time to figure out problems related to my devices. Recently I bought Samsung Galaxy S III LTE in Pakistan, having baseband I9305XXBMA2.
I searched a lot to find any link to give me a stock 4.3 update for my phone but I couldn't get one.
I shall be really greatful if you could let me know any way to update it, but seriously I don't want to root my phone. But if rooting is the only option to be left, please let me know.
Thanking you in advance.
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Hi
Your current firmware allows you to root the phone easily, and you can then use Mobile Odin to upgrade to 4.3 without losing root. Stock 4.3 firmware has Knox bootloader which prevents you from rooting, modding etc. I would advise that you search XDA for 4.3 discussion to learn a bit more about Knox bootloader.
Since you are not interested in rooting, search for your region's 4.3 firmware here:
1) http://www.sammobile.com
2) http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9305
You need to understand that you cannot downgrade from 4.3 firmware without tripping Knox flag.
Good luck.
Hello friends
Ive been scrolling different threads since quite long to find the most simple method to root my xperia z1 device.
I am completely new to rooting.
Some one kindly post the link of the most simple/flexible latest method of rooting xperia z1 phones as so many threads is making me confuse to shortlist, phone details are as under
Xperia z1
German Tmobile logo appears in start
C6903 model
android 4.4.4
Your cooperation would highly be appreciated
Thank you
I used this yesterday.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3106459
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Went from stock lollipop to rooted fine without having to revert back to previous android version first.
Will this work for kitkat
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
I have done it on 4.4.4
just follow instructions, which are really easy, and you will get root in no time
Thanks alot mate, God bless u