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Anyone Still Using KingoRoot??

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I'm still rooted with kingo. Until they find something definitively wrong with it I don't feel like going through the hassle of wiping my phone and starting from scratch.

I had already rooted using it. As soon as they come out with an actual reason to not use it I'll unroot immediately. Until then I'm fine with a working root .
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nope not after what happened with me
i think there is something up with kingo. i had some weird issues with it when i tried it. for one i couldnt get the custom icon off the screen no matter what i did with kingo root. kingo root kept stuff running in the back ground which i didnt like at all. all my firewall and antivirus software went crazy and flagged, blocked, and deleted it right away. i went back to the first root method with root de la vega and after the first try my custom icon is gone and nothing is flagged or suspicious

I'm still using it. It's working perfectly and flawlessly for me. Until I see hard evidence I don't see a point in switching especially since I do not want to wipe. If I get bored and decide to re flash for the hell of it I'll use de la Vega obviously but as of now I'm content.
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I had Kingo until all this stuff about it being dangerous. My phone ran great with it but I got kinda freaked out.
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I am still using it, as soon as the Kingo thread got locked I contacted Kingo on their website and emailed back and forth a few times about security and XDA concerns. I was more than satisfied with their openness and response. BTW this thread will probably be locked since there have been about 10 Kingo threads in the past few days.

seano666 said:
I am still using it, as soon as the Kingo thread got locked I contacted Kingo on their website and emailed back and forth a few times about security and XDA concerns. I was more than satisfied with their openness and response. BTW this thread will probably be locked since there have been about 10 Kingo threads in the past few days.
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You honestly think that if they are up to something like planning some crazy malware attack that they would just up and tell you and not lie about it and be super friendly? That said. I'm still rooted with it. I won't recommend anyone to use it until everything Is situated though just to possibly save someone in the future.
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Anthonok said:
You honestly think that if they are up to something like planning some crazy malware attack that they would just up and tell you and not lie about it and be super friendly? That said. I'm still rooted with it. I won't recommend anyone to use it until everything Is situated though just to possibly save someone in the future.
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Kingo devs immediately contacted XDA admins and are already working on a new version of the app that conforms to XDA standards (see the last modpost here). They also responded immediately to my concerns with exactly what information was collected and what it was used for. In my opinion, they are not "planning some crazy malware attack". I mean there is always a chance, but there is a chance in anything custom you do to your phone, you just have to gather all the information and weigh your options. Then make your own decision on it.

Anthonok said:
You honestly think that if they are up to something like planning some crazy malware attack that they would just up and tell you and not lie about it and be super friendly?
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You misunderstand the purpose of asking them for an explanation. It was not done in the expectation of a confession if the software had indeed been malicious. Rather, it was done to find out if a plausible, benign reason for the IMEI behavior exists. And their reply does offer such a reason. In fact, it's difficult to think of a plausible HARMFUL use of the IMEI.

seano666 said:
Kingo devs immediately contacted XDA admins and are already working on a new version of the app that conforms to XDA standards (see the last modpost here). They also responded immediately to my concerns with exactly what information was collected and what it was used for. In my opinion, they are not "planning some crazy malware attack". I mean there is always a chance, but there is a chance in anything custom you do to your phone, you just have to gather all the information and weigh your options. Then make your own decision on it.
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You misunderstand the purpose of asking them for an explanation. It was not done in the expectation of a confession if the software had indeed been malicious. Rather, it was done to find out if a plausible, benign reason for the IMEI behavior exists. And their reply does offer such a reason. In fact, it's difficult to think of a plausible HARMFUL use of the IMEI.
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Understood and agreed. I'm just going by the thoughts of how evil everyone thinks they are. Yes it's shady they were collecting data but oh well. And like you said, what could they possibly do with that data anyway.
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I'm rooted with it and sticking with it.
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same here, sticking with it, and used their app to root my LG G Pad 8.3 (literally just released) and it's running great.

I was using it for a quick minute but have since moved on..

I'm still using it and it appears to be running great. I've not received any hard evidence that it is anything but good rooting software.

Dose the kingo install any apps on the phone beside the su and the supersu?
If it collect the IMEI what is the point from formatting/unrooting or flashing the phone? It already done!!

(Q) Can't remove custom status after running Kingo root.
I have used Kingo root, installed exposed installer and Wanam exposed, changed to fake system status but cannot rid the device of Custom status. Did I miss something?
TIA

Guys, my computer detected kingo as a backdoor virus. Please please please get off of kingo and use root de la vega. Because if you dont I gaurantee you something bad will happen to your computer and phone .Just my 1.2 million cents.
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drakeymcmb said:
Guys, my computer detected kingo as a backdoor virus. Please please please get off of kingo and use root de la vega. Because if you dont I gaurantee you something bad will happen to your computer and phone .Just my 1.2 million cents.
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You can't be serious....
alemkr said:
I have used Kingo root, installed exposed installer and Wanam exposed, changed to fake system status but cannot rid the device of Custom status. Did I miss something?
TIA
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I had to reboot mine several times in order for the custom status message to go away. Is everything still checked when you go back in to the Wanam settings?

drakeymcmb said:
Guys, my computer detected kingo as a backdoor virus.
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Your "computer" detected it? Which anti-virus software are you using? And what steps have to taken to find out if it's a false positive?
Please please please get off of kingo and use root de la vega. Because if you dont I gaurantee you something bad will happen to your computer and phone
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You guarantee it? What compensation are you prepared to offer Kingo and their users if your guarantee is false?

UK Barclays and Root

Does anyone in the UK use any temp unroot app, so they can use Barclays app's.
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It doesn't work.
Try the root cloak module in xposed, but Barclays looks for root in system so it cant be hidden

Just type Barclay's Mobile Banking Root Fix on XDA, that thread will help you a bit, I think.

eclyptos said:
Just type Barclay's Mobile Banking Root Fix on XDA, that thread will help you a bit, I think.
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does that work?... They must be a new update since I last looked, but thanks,
hoping for a root cloak for sky go as well.....
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As I thought, that wont work...its been patched in a way that will be EXTREMELY difficult to fix

gregbradley said:
does that work?... They must be a new update since I last looked, but thanks,
hoping for a root cloak for sky go as well.....
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As I thought, that wont work...its been patched in a way that will be EXTREMELY difficult to fix
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Sorry, I thought that was the fix! ...but I saw now it was dropped...all 3 methods are broken..

I'd be very interested to know why they don't allow root users use of the app. Anyone any ideas?
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Kirkymole said:
I'd be very interested to know why they don't allow root users use of the app. Anyone any ideas?
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Its a potential security risk as root means you can see sensitive data within the app, or personal data
Its to protect the customer

gregbradley said:
Its a potential security risk as root means you can see sensitive data within the app, or personal data
Its to protect the customer
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That makes sense, seems a bit overkill but if it's for the customers benefit then it's all good. I'm with TSB sadly, but their app works on rooted handsets.
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How often does the app check for root? What if the app was installed on stock and then you rooted? Could the app be modded from that point? Or a previous version be used instead?
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gregbradley said:
Its a potential security risk as root means you can see sensitive data within the app, or personal data
Its to protect the customer
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Lol its about as safe as using a desktop. Root is like administration rights on Windows app. Besides all other banking apps don't have the same restrictions why only Barclay's?
There is no perfect justification for what they are doing.
Besides using Barclays on desktop regardless of platform is more dangerous that root on phone. On your phone atleast you know what app is doing what and you can stop it. On desktop you don't know what app you've installed and what's it doing.
yup owns Z1 and stuff.

[Q] if your rooted cab you tether more than 5gb?

Can I root my note and tether more than 5gb? If so I'd wanna do a stock root.

If you have an unlimited plan you can Tether unlimited but only then. I believe there is even a way to do it without root not sure though

Yes i have unlimited but on the tethering app it tracks and only allows 5gb

Sure can, here's the guide bud.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2914057
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devynbf said:
Sure can, here's the guide bud.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2914057
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Ok Thanks but I'd rather a recommended rom w that feature. I'm honestly not paying for an app If I don't have to.

bocaccio said:
Ok Thanks but I'd rather a recommended rom w that feature. I'm honestly not paying for an app If I don't have to.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/development
If you don't want to pay for an app, then at least give the devs enough respect to look through the ROMs currently available to find one that works for you. There are several in the forum that have the feature you want already baked in.

bocaccio said:
Can I root my note and tether more than 5gb? If so I'd wanna do a stock root.
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Consider editing your thread to "[Q] If you're rooted, can you tether more than 5GB?".
I don't mean to sound mean, but when you don't pay attention to what you write, you end up confusing people.

This phone is too good to not have root!!!

We need root on this phone. hopefully someone will be able to succeed on getting root soon!

lucky_strike33 said:
We need root on this phone. hopefully someone will be able to succeed on getting root soon!
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Hopefully

So what is the hold up. Is it just the Verizon variant that is lacking root? I thought the other variants had root? Not one post in the development sections. Weird.

jasonbiggs said:
So what is the hold up. Is it just the Verizon variant that is lacking root? I thought the other variants had root? Not one post in the development sections. Weird.
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Verizon and AT&T don't have root. All others do
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jasonbiggs said:
So what is the hold up. Is it just the Verizon variant that is lacking root? I thought the other variants had root? Not one post in the development sections. Weird.
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Nothing posted in the DEV section yet because we don't have root, and as far as I know there hasn't been a VZW Dev edition released yet (and I'm doubting there will be with the production issues they've had getting the regular GS6E's out).
Trust me, we all (or mostly all?) want root, but we have to be patient - i'd be blown away if we got a root solution before the Note 4.

What I thought of course. But there should at least be a post or two saying: hey, I'm so and so dev. Im working on root. Will post back in a few days when completed. Lol

When you root your device, the integrity gets breached, which is necessary for important and sensitive features like mobile payments. :good:

devguruXochitl said:
When you root your device, the integrity gets breached, which is necessary for important and sensitive features like mobile payments. :good:
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Who cares. Don't even use the features.
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lucky_strike33 said:
Who cares. Don't even use the features.
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At&t and Verizon cares.

Capt said:
At&t and Verizon cares.
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if you care why read root threads on xda?
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Well if those so called "caring" companies would give us customers a little bit more control of our phones to get rid of some of their crapware, etc., then I would be all for it but they keep the lock on too tight as far as I'm concerned.

jasonbiggs said:
What I thought of course. But there should at least be a post or two saying: hey, I'm so and so dev. Im working on root. Will post back in a few days when completed. Lol
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i lold at this post.. you dont just have a new device come out and a dev say it will take him a few days... the note 4 has been out for many months now and is still not rooted.. if you want to know where devs are at check those threads because they are working on rooting that device currently..
there is i believe only one L exploit that would not help in gettimg root available right now so until more exploits are found we dont stand a chance with root
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I'm not holding my breathe on root for this phone I don't see it happening any time soon

XTRoRDiNAiRE said:
I'm not holding my breathe on root for this phone I don't see it happening any time soon
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You don't read the right threads then.
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q2/333

I came off a RAZR HD MAXX, and have always had Moto phones (this is my first non-moto phone), but I read in at least 2 places that root cannot be had on this phone because verizon and AT&T have locked bootloaders. Now, Im not sure what the boot loader has to do with getting root, because with my Motos I always rooted before unlocking the BL (on the phones I had that UL the BL was an option), but it just doesnt sound right.
I dont think I want to use custom ROMs any longer, I just want to use root apps. Really hoping someone finds an exploit for it.

longview41 said:
You don't read the right threads then.
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q2/333
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awesome find. now this is for the note 4 kit kat right?

lucky_strike33 said:
awesome find. now this is for the note 4 kit kat right?
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I believe it is for all kernels up to May 2015.
It has been tested on the S6, and should work for any phone with a vulnerable kernel.
It should result in a root tool similar to towelroot.

jlang11 said:
I came off a RAZR HD MAXX, and have always had Moto phones (this is my first non-moto phone), but I read in at least 2 places that root cannot be had on this phone because verizon and AT&T have locked bootloaders. Now, Im not sure what the boot loader has to do with getting root, because with my Motos I always rooted before unlocking the BL (on the phones I had that UL the BL was an option), but it just doesnt sound right.
I dont think I want to use custom ROMs any longer, I just want to use root apps. Really hoping someone finds an exploit for it.
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You havent been on my roms then .. Its a stripped down bare bone stock rom with slight tweaks/mods.. i did try theming before but with theme engine now its pointless to theme it now..
My rom is the Extreme Syndicate rom in the Verizon S5 thread.. will develop for the verizon gs6 edge when possible and most likely make some buids for att s6 edge as well
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elliwigy said:
You havent been on my roms then .. Its a stripped down bare bone stock rom with slight tweaks/mods.. i did try theming before but with theme engine now its pointless to theme it now..
My rom is the Extreme Syndicate rom in the Verizon S5 thread.. will develop for the verizon gs6 edge when possible and most likely make some buids for att s6 edge as well
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I cant wait to have this

psufan5 said:
I cant wait to have this
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in the root thread the dev is saying theyre having some issues with the edge due to qc hardware we that means
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Tasker

So after update to LP Tasker is not working. I had it set up to turn off 4g and background data when screen would time out then reconnect when screen wakes up. Suggestions?
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Can't be done without root on Lollipop. Found that out after updating today too. So frustrating being locked out of so much

You can't do it even with root I use Llama on Droid Maxx running cm12.1 and it doesn't work. They changed something in the code that doesn't allow it anymore. It sucks my battery life is taking a hit.
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It works on my nexus 7 and my nexus 10 tho
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bigv5150 said:
You can't do it even with root I use Llama on Droid Maxx running cm12.1 and it doesn't work. They changed something in the code that doesn't allow it anymore. It sucks my battery life is taking a hit.
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You need the Secure Settings app and root

Looks like I will be rooting then. Thank you
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mobrules777 said:
Looks like I will be rooting then. Thank you
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If you figure out how to do that while on Lollipop, there's a bounty for you to claim...
AFAIK, you're SOL.

drexhex said:
If you figure out how to do that while on Lollipop, there's a bounty for you to claim...
AFAIK, you're SOL.
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wellllll that's not go name happen then. I just want an easy way to toggle 4g on/off.
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mobrules777 said:
wellllll that's not go name happen then. I just want an easy way to toggle 4g on/off.
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It can't be done automatically. The quickest way I've found is to use the two-finger swipe from the top to get to the quick settings menu then hit the cell signal icon. If anyone finds a way to do it automatically, please don't hesitate to say something! I get horrible reception at work so I now have to manually tell it to turn off mobile data every day. Kinda sucks.

Drew, I'm In the same position. Weak 4g signal that's why I have always used Tasker, paid version, to control it.
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Has anyone tried using AutoInput and Tasker to leverage the toggles in the pulldown as a workaround?