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Root SGH-I537 with APK - Towelroot

Geohot released towelroot today for the verizon and AT&T variant s5, this root also works with the ATT s4 active on NE3 which is the latest OTA.
Only issue is that you cannot update SUbinary however you can grant superuser permissions to programs like root explorer, busybox etc.
Get a hold of it @ towelroot.com

I just rooted my ladies phone yesterday and have Safestrap installed .
The thing that bugs is the inability to update superuser.
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I just used Safestrap recovery to flash supersu in the stock slot and am up to date.
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jball said:
I just rooted my ladies phone yesterday and have Safestrap installed .
The thing that bugs is the inability to update superuser.
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I just used Safestrap recovery to flash supersu in the stock slot and am up to date.
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What version 3.71?
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If anyone can find a way to update SU and then explain it to me like I'm 5, that would be wonderful. I just tried to fix it buy giving SU some extra permissions, and accidentally threw my phone into a boot-loop when I accidentally removed all "execute" permissions from the /system folder. Oops, should have paid attention to what the hell I was doing. Oh well, easily enough fixed by flashing all the ML2 ODIN files (except bootloader) and then updating with the OTA ML2 ---> NE3 file dropped onto an SD Card.
Still, I'm just going to let it bother me so I don't have to go through all that again.

tlyons1022 said:
If anyone can find a way to update SU and then explain it to me like I'm 5, that would be wonderful. I just tried to fix it buy giving SU some extra permissions, and accidentally threw my phone into a boot-loop when I accidentally removed all "execute" permissions from the /system folder. Oops, should have paid attention to what the hell I was doing. Oh well, easily enough fixed by flashing all the ML2 ODIN files (except bootloader) and then updating with the OTA ML2 ---> NE3 file dropped onto an SD Card.
Still, I'm just going to let it bother me so I don't have to go through all that again.
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I read somewhere on this site that someone pulled the APK file from the superuser.zip file and it installed. I do not have SU installed since wiping my phone and installing 4.3 and 4.4.2 ota stock. So I would like to know if I can simply install root.apk and the SU.apk??? I also heard a rumor on this site that 4.4.3 is due out in a month or so.

I knot the root.apk from towelroot.com worked great on my phone, just every time I open SU or SuperSU it complains about outdated binaries, but the binary update fails when I try it. Hmm...
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An update for SuperSU just came through the play store that fixed it.

Just did mine worked great!
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I don't wanna do it yet but If some one wanted to go back to no root would I do a Full Unroot thru SuperSU and then factory reset in the recovery?
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How can I just go back to stock do I just do a full Unroot and device wipe?
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How can I just go back to stock do I just do a full Unroot and device wipe?
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You can do it that way but if you changed any of the system files or deleted anything in there, you would not be able to have complete stock back. THE best way to get stock everything back is to odin flash NE3 which you can find the files over in the stock firmware collection thread. Oh and also make sure you have Safestrap disabled if you had that enabled.

VZW OTA 4.4.4 problem

hello. I just received the 4.4.4 OTA update, but I have a problem,
I clicked on "update now" and then the phone just shut off. and after it boot, it stuck on this screen:
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it's says, "partition (recovery) security version downgraded. fastboot reason boot failure"
so now, every time that I try to boot the phone, it's shut down and go to recovery.
recovery don't work either.
I don't understand why this is happening. the 4.4.2 OTA I received without any problems!
What should I do now? the phone is currently useless.
this is xt1060 model locked bootloader.
Thank you for your help!

ghgh1 said:
hello. I just received the 4.4.4 OTA update, but I have a problem,
I clicked on "update now" and then the phone just shut off. and after it boot, it stuck on this screen:
it's says, "partition (recovery) security version downgraded. fastboot reason boot failure"
so now, every time that I try to boot the phone, it's shut down and go to recovery.
recovery don't work either.
I don't understand why this is happening. the 4.4.2 OTA I received without any problems!
What should I do now? the phone is currently useless.
this is xt1060 model locked bootloader.
Thank you for your help!
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This is what it appears to me: At SOME point, you flashed a newer firmware than 4.4.2
I believe this because it is the ONLY thing I have EVER seen cause this error. Did you ever flash the 4.4.3 T-Mobile Rom?
It could certainly be something else...never know.
Anyways, find the thread for the 4.4.4 VZW FXZ (in General sub-forum), and simply flash the entire FXZ per the instructions in that thread, OR the Return to 100% Stock thread (also in General sub-forum). The FXZ is a keep-data FXZ, so you won't lose your data. In fact, there is absolutely NO benefit to taking the OTA, over flashing the FXZ. In fact, one could argue (I would...) that the FXZ is superiour in that it can actually FIX a corrupted filesystem (it re-writes all partitions, except /data), while an OTA cannot.
Good Luck, keep us updated.

omanyo4 was
thank you for your reply!
now, after few reboots, the phone showed me a message that the update was unsuccessful and it's stopped to shut off, so I backed up all the stuff that I need.
I'm not sure about the FXZ(what is it mean? is that different than the regular OTA?). is the FXZ erase data?
because if it is, I just can do factory reset and take the OTA in a normal way(I guess)...
edit: I don't care so much about the data. I care about the root - so this is why I'm asking
thanks again

ghgh1 said:
thank you for your reply!
now, after few reboots, the phone showed me a message that the update was unsuccessful and it's stopped to shut off, so I backed up all the stuff that I need.
I'm not sure about the FXZ(what is it mean? is that different than the regular OTA?). is the FXZ erase data?
because if it is, I just can do factory reset and take the OTA in a normal way(I guess)...
edit: I don't care so much about the data. I care about the root - so this is why I'm asking
thanks again
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Unless your bootloader is unlocked, you will permanently lose root once on 4.4.4 -- you should have known this before you attempted to take the OTA.
FXZ is an acronym for Full XML Zip file and is the format for most dual core Motorola firmware files.
They are an archive of all of the stock partition images for a given device to be flashed in fastboot with either RSD lite or using adb and the fastboot binary.
In contrast to an OTA will only flash successfully if the manifest verifies several files and their checksums, an FXZ can actually REPAIR a corrupted filesystem, and restore all partitions to stock.
This particular FXZ (the 4.4.4 one I suggested that you use) is a "keep data" fxz -- it won't erase your data.
Now tell me how you are / were rooted? Again you should have already known before trying to take the OTA, that 4.4.4 patches all known root-exploits -- if you didn't, then you failed to do your research....
IF (and only if) your bootloader is unlocked, you can re-root EASILY afterwards, by simply flashing TWRP via fastboot, and it will root for you.
Clarify all the questions I've asked you and I might be able to help you proceed....

I did the FXZ method and now the phone on 4.4.4
I lose my root, but I feel that the touch is softer now.
I hope that will be root to the locked bootloader devices.
the good thing is that I didn't lose my data!
Thank you very much, samwathegreat!

moto x 2013
Guys i have the same message i really don't know how to proceed, what to do, what to download... Is there any guide? If yes i'll really appreciate if you can link me something. Thanks
!

[Q] Verizon G2 acting crazy after FDR

Hello, and thank you in advance for any support on my issues. I have done some extensive searching regarding my issues but am coming up empty. I consider myself a relative noob and am now facing multiple questions and issues with my phone.
Device Info:
Verizon LG G2
Rooted, stock
Android Version 4.2.2
Software Version VS98011A
I did not personally root my phone - I paid to have it done for me remotely.
I have been using Titanium Backup to freeze or remove applications and bloat.
I also have used the paid version of ROM Manager for when/if I need it - I have never personally flashed a custom ROM or Kernel, etc.
I did personally side load the HotSpotProvision apk to use the Verizon Hotspot feature with my unlimited data and it worked great.
I also have the Verizon versions of the Galaxy S5 and LG G3. I recently did a 4G LTE speed test with all 3 devices and got insane speeds (attached) with the S5 and G5 but not the G2. I tried researching whether KitKat was the reason for being able to access XLTE speeds or not but couldn't find anything definitive there either. So I decided to attempt the Verizon OTA KitKat update for the G2. Here is where my nightmare begins...
To my knowledge, no backup had ever been done to my phone unless it was done when it was rooted. Regardless, I wanted to do one before making any changes to the phone but I have a feeling I was unsuccessful. After more searches on how to perform a backup and trying 6 times with ROM Manager (unsuccessfully), I decided to try the physical key option to launch into Recovery Mode. Based on what I did find online, this method would take you to the FDR screen but not to worry and to continue because it would actually take you to the TWRP home screen. Well, it did not. My phone reset and I lost everything in my gallery, etc. On reboot, I did see that I was still rooted but not able to do the OTA (because I am still rooted, I assume?). I have done 2 more FDRs and now my phone is acting out of it's mind.
Issues:
Touch screen unresponsive or turning off/on all by itself
Contact info not syncing to native messaging app
Previously installed free or purchased apps not reinstalling (although they did after the first FDR)
Can't receive OTA
At this point, I might as well do whatever I need to do to get things working correctly since I'm already reset.
My questions are:
How can I check if I do in fact have, or don't have a backup that I can access?
How do I create a backup so this doesn't happen again?
What do I need to do to get the OTA and will KK allow me to access the XLTE band?
Can I still do a Factory Data Reset and get back to the true "out of the box" version of the phone? If so, how?
I think that's it for now!! Thanks for any help that can be offered. Cheers.
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Sounds like whoever you paid to root the phone didn't install a recovery or you lost it from applying the KK OTA.
You can install TWRP using Autorec if you're on KK (4.4.2) now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
Personally I'd start clean to see if it clears up your issues, the touch screen thing sounds more like a hardware problem. If all is well after returning it to stock, re-root it yourself using ioroot/towelroot and install a recovery again and make a back up to save somewhere once you get it set up the way you want it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960

Thank you very much, Matt.
KK never did get installed...I am still on 4.2.2 and every time I try to go back to stock through various methods on this site I get the attached image. I would definitely like to start with the out-of-box device again, OTA KK and re-root but I'm not even having any luck with that either. This whole project began with the thinking that I needed KK to access the XLTE network since I was getting incredible speeds with the G3 and S5...do you know if that is accurate?
mjones73 said:
Sounds like whoever you paid to root the phone didn't install a recovery or you lost it from applying the KK OTA.
You can install TWRP using Autorec if you're on KK (4.4.2) now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
Personally I'd start clean to see if it clears up your issues, the touch screen thing sounds more like a hardware problem. If all is well after returning it to stock, re-root it yourself using ioroot/towelroot and install a recovery again and make a back up to save somewhere once you get it set up the way you want it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
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lantzman said:
Thank you very much, Matt.
KK never did get installed...I am still on 4.2.2 and every time I try to go back to stock through various methods on this site I get the attached image. I would definitely like to start with the out-of-box device again, OTA KK and re-root but I'm not even having any luck with that either. This whole project began with the thinking that I needed KK to access the XLTE network since I was getting incredible speeds with the G3 and S5...do you know if that is accurate?
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Follow the directions in the return to stock guide provided, see if you can get the phone in download mode...
Install the LG Flash Tool and drivers then try this.
1) Go ahead and put phone in Download mode by VolUp + plug in USB to PC. At this time your computer should install the device, if it hadnt already. Open device manager to check if un der "Ports (Com and LPT)" it shows up as LGE AndroidNet for VZW USB Serial Port (COM##) IF the COM number is anything other than 41, which it probably will be. Right click it in device manager and choose peroperties, then go to port settings tab and click advanced. On the bottom choose COM41 and hit OK. (if you get an error about it being in use I'll write more about that later)
hit ok and all that and close out the properties.
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OK, I'm on download mode, the computer installed drivers and I changed to COM41. Phone still shows "Firmware Update" screen and 0% on progress. Where do I go from here?
mjones73 said:
Follow the directions in the return to stock guide provided, see if you can get the phone in download mode...
Install the LG Flash Tool and drivers then try this.
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lantzman said:
OK, I'm on download mode, the computer installed drivers and I changed to COM41. Phone still shows "Firmware Update" screen and 0% on progress. Where do I go from here?
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Did you unplug and replug in the phone?

I think I got it done. Phone is downloading KK now. This is where I would get the error on the install because I was rooted. Did the process I just go through unroot me?
mjones73 said:
Did you unplug and replug in the phone?
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OK, it's doing the OTA!
lantzman said:
I think I got it done. Phone is downloading KK now. This is where I would get the error on the install because I was rooted. Did the process I just go through unroot me?
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lantzman said:
I think I got it done. Phone is downloading KK now. This is where I would get the error on the install because I was rooted. Did the process I just go through unroot me?
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Yes, returns the phone to out of the box stock basically. Now if you want to re-root, you can use ioroot25 or towelroot.
ioroot25 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869
Once rooted, use autorec to install a recovery (kitkat requires some additional steps besides just flashing a recovery and it does them for you)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
Make sure you grab the vs980 version of autorec.

So I can't create a stock recovery prior to root, correct...so that I can go back to stock from root?
mjones73 said:
Yes, returns the phone to out of the box stock basically. Now if you want to re-root, you can use ioroot25 or towelroot.
ioroot25 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869
Once rooted, use autorec to install a recovery (kitkat requires some additional steps besides just flashing a recovery and it does them for you)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
Make sure you grab the vs980 version of autorec.
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lantzman said:
So I can't create a stock recovery prior to root, correct...so that I can go back to stock from root?
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No, you need to root it first if you want to back it up.

OK, so I can root with the Towelroot app and use Autorec for backup. Does it give me TWRP?
mjones73 said:
No, you need to root it first if you want to back it up.
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and where do I find the process for installing Autorec?
lantzman said:
OK, so I can root with the Towelroot app and use Autorec for backup. Does it give me TWRP?
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sorry, I was making this way too difficult. I ran Towelroot and Autorec and I believe we are good to go. Now, when would I use Autorec...when I have an issue flashing other ROMs, kernels, etc?
How do you prefer to receive donations? I really appreciate your help...you've been great!

lantzman said:
sorry, I was making this way too difficult. I ran Towelroot and Autorec and I believe we are good to go. Now, when would I use Autorec...when I have an issue flashing other ROMs, kernels, etc?
How do you prefer to receive donations? I really appreciate your help...you've been great!
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Autorec is a one and done, you can remove it now, it installs TWRP, that's all you need it for. You should now be able to get into recovery using the same sequence you used before if it installed clean for you. Any flashing of rom, kernels, etc would be via TWRP.
One last note, don't install any OTA's while you're rooted.
You don't have to donate anything but if you really want to, just hit the Donate to Me button under my name.

OK, thank you. One last question: it seems the touch screen may be starting to fail. If I needed to unroot or at least show unrooted to turn it in for a warranty replacement, can that be done and if so, how?

lantzman said:
OK, thank you. One last question: it seems the touch screen may be starting to fail. If I needed to unroot or at least show unrooted to turn it in for a warranty replacement, can that be done and if so, how?
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This will get you back to stock. Make sure you read the first page before you do this...if needed. FYI: Device needs to be off to get into download mode and you should be in download mode before installing the drivers. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
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Perfect, that's the process I just did from root so I could get the KK OTA. Just wasn't sure if there was an easier way to just show "unrooted" in "about phone" before having them look at it. Love your call sign/avatar. Huge Huge Huge Zeppelin fan here! Ever since hearing "Stairway" in 7th grade! Mght need to see if "LantZeppelin" is available! Thanks again.

All Things Root LG G Flex

As I realize that there are probably a number of threads regarding rooting of the LG G Flex, I wanted to make a simple guide in my own words to sort of give back to the developing community. I will be providing a number of attachments so that you won't have to go searching yourself. Before proceeding with this make any necessary backups and realize that this will void you're warranty and quite possibly brick or screw up you're phone and this is to be done with caution. I am in no way responsible for what might or might not happen.
To be able to install these apps go to Settings, General, Security, and click on Unknown Sources and click Yes.
All of these apps will ask for Root Access and if you have completed Step 2, a window will pop up asking if you want to give these apps Root Access and do so by clicking on Grant.
Step 1: Download Stump Root and use brute force method and give it about 5 to 10 minutes to do it's thing.
Step 2: Once gaining root access go and download SuperSU as you will need this to grant root privileges.
Step 3: Download Freedom Flex as this will let you flash a custom recovery that will work on this device. Choose either ClockworkMod(CWM) or TWRP it is your choice. I recommend CWM.
Step 4: Go and download BusyBox as you will need this to run some apps and click install.
That's it! You now have root access and a custom recovery to allow you to flash such things as custom ROMS, etc..
Credit and applause goes out to the developers of these apps you guys are the real MVP :good:

What is "BRUTE FORCE METHOD"
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I didn't see a "BRUTE FORCE METHOD" toggle and menu button doesn't open any menu. When I click "GRIND" this is the screen I get.
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It says "device is patched, sorry". I'm on T-Mobile D95920S. Flashed back to stock via the lg flash tool and the D95920H.kdz then took the first update to D95920M. Then went into the clock setting and unchecked " use network time". Then changed the date to March 18, 2015. So the next update would prompt me to download. I did then installed then downloaded everything from your links. And STUMP ROOT did not work. Didn't even try to work.

That's a problem I've never seen before maybe it has something to do with going back to stock let me get back to you.
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I went back to jellybean and came all the way up through the updates trying it on everyone. Only jellybean 4.2.2 rooted with stumproot. I even read somewhere that you must delete all SuperSU files left over after unrooting and have no signs of it being rooted previously or it might cause it to think its already rooted or fail. I don't know why or how true that is. Bit better safe than sorry.
I can root the D95920M update with towelroot but that's as far as I can get rooted.
I'm gonna extract the update and edit out the last line in the meta-inf folder that reboots the phone after update since it will update using twrp. And then navigate back to TWRP HOME screen and install a SuperSU.zip and also flash my flashable bumped TWRP.ZIP maybe I can gain root again and TWRP before I ever reboot. I'll keep ya filled in on what happens.

Okay, I've tried towel root before on my current phone but it never worked, stump root was the only one click root I got to work.
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Is this working with the sprint ls995
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Hi, followed all the instructions but when I installed freedom flex and clicked Install TWRP, nothing is happening. What am i missing?
Thanks

Click boot to recovery and see
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Yeah exactly boot to recovery, and make sure freedom flex got root privileges
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jroiddoes195 said:
Yeah exactly boot to recovery, and make sure freedom flex got root privileges
Sent from my AT&T LG G Flex
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Hi, I mean to say I installed the Freedom Flex app and pressed Install TWRP and nothing happens. Do I have to download any .zip. If so, which one.
ALso when try to boot to recovery, (i.e. press power and volume down key together), nothing happens, it just gets stuck on LG screen.
Yes, I am rooted and Freedom flex has got root priveleges

Does it say this on the bottom of the app?
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Also since you have root I recommend downloading this app called boot droid make sure to give it root access. It will allow you to reboot into recovery easy. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.impsycho.bootdroid
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Thank you so much. That was the easiest root i have ever done.

You're very welcome!
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What rom can I use with an AT&T G Flex after i rooted

not working on rogers d950 with 4.4.2
jroiddoes195 said:
As I realize that there are probably a number of threads regarding rooting of the LG G Flex, I wanted to make a simple guide in my own words to sort of give back to the developing community. I will be providing a number of attachments so that you won't have to go searching yourself. Before proceeding with this make any necessary backups and realize that this will void you're warranty and quite possibly brick or screw up you're phone and this is to be done with caution. I am in no way responsible for what might or might not happen.
To be able to install these apps go to Settings, General, Security, and click on Unknown Sources and click Yes.
All of these apps will ask for Root Access and if you have completed Step 2, a window will pop up asking if you want to give these apps Root Access and do so by clicking on Grant.
Step 1: Download Stump Root and use brute force method and give it about 5 to 10 minutes to do it's thing.
Step 2: Once gaining root access go and download SuperSU as you will need this to grant root privileges.
Step 3: Download Freedom Flex as this will let you flash a custom recovery that will work on this device. Choose either ClockworkMod(CWM) or TWRP it is your choice. I recommend CWM.
Step 4: Go and download BusyBox as you will need this to run some apps and click install.
That's it! You now have root access and a custom recovery to allow you to flash such things as custom ROMS, etc..
Credit and applause goes out to the developers of these apps you guys are the real MVP :good:
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Unfortunatly even after hard reset says device not supported...

Ls-955 sprint
Working on KitKat 4.4.2 very easy and simple guide. Was
Was non rooted before.
Thanks

LGL23 not working
Just some heads up that this method didnt work for my LGL23.
There is a stump version 1.0 that comes with a file g_flex_rootkit.zip that works for LGL23 on 4.2.2.
If you have a LGL23 from KDDI in Japan you might want to check out my summary of experience.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59585070&postcount=15

Worked on my LS-995 from Sprint, fully updated. Thanks.

How to Downgrade to Root-able Version

Ok so I accidentally upgraded my phone to g925vvru2aof1 verison, and when I researched to see if I could root I found it wasn't supported. My question is, can I downgrade this version to a version that you can root? Or am I stuck on this update? Thanks in advance for your help!

collinfc said:
Ok so I accidentally upgraded my phone to g925vvru2aof1 verison, and when I researched to see if I could root I found it wasn't supported. My question is, can I downgrade this version to a version that you can root? Or am I stuck on this update? Thanks in advance for your help!
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You're stuck unfortunately.

collinfc said:
Ok so I accidentally upgraded my phone to g925vvru2aof1 verison, and when I researched to see if I could root I found it wasn't supported. My question is, can I downgrade this version to a version that you can root? Or am I stuck on this update? Thanks in advance for your help!
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The OE2 build you can downgrade.
The OF1 build you cannot.
Very sad. Very disheartening.

Have you tried this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6-edge/development/trailblazer101-lightlycleaned-rooted-rom-t3157394
I was already rooted and couldn't take OF1 update, so I don't know if this would work for you.
Basically, odin back to OC3 or OE2 and also odin the firmware package called "Flash Me Package" by Trailblazer before rebooting the system.
This might enable you ping-pong root the OC3. but you would still be on OF1 radio.

mngdew said:
Have you tried this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...lblazer101-lightlycleaned-rooted-rom-t3157394
I was already rooted and couldn't take OF1 update, so I don't know if this would work for you.
Basically, odin back to OC3 or OE2 and also odin the firmware package called "Flash Me Package" by Trailblazer before rebooting the system.
This might enable you ping-pong root the OC3. but you would still be on OF1 radio.
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It has already been said on many threads that it is impossible to downgrade. There is no way around it.

Snowby123 said:
It has already been said on many threads that it is impossible to downgrade. There is no way around it.
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Are you sure? Sounds like people are saying it's possible in that thread.

latetext said:
Are you sure? Sounds like people are saying it's possible in that thread.
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How the flash me package works is it installs the OF1 radios onto the rom while maintaining the OE2 bootloader, kernel, etc.

You can not downgrade, that rom is a hybrid which lets you but the full of1 cant

can i downgrade from G925VVRU4BOK7 to any rootable version.
im pretty sure i cannot.
thanks anyway.

vedgya said:
can i downgrade from G925VVRU4BOK7 to any rootable version.
im pretty sure i cannot.
thanks anyway.
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No way.

G920vvru4 is it possible to downgrade ?

Hi everyone, I just wanted to tell everyone that I've discovered that root on G925V 5.1.1 (G925VVRU4BOG7) is now a reality. Some guys at easy-firmware made it possible. I have not tested it yet:
forums.easy-firmware.com/showthread.php?59402-ROOT-Sm-g925v-5-1-1-og7-eng-root-free-for-all

SuperSZ said:
Hi everyone, I just wanted to tell everyone that I've discovered that root on G925V 5.1.1 (G925VVRU4BOG7) is now a reality. Some guys at easy-firmware made it possible. I have not tested it yet:
forums.easy-firmware.com/showthread.php?59402-ROOT-Sm-g925v-5-1-1-og7-eng-root-free-for-all
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Did anyone tried this, or at least, get the password?
I can try it if somebody send me the password.

dami391 said:
Did anyone tried this, or at least, get the password?
I can try it if somebody send me the password.
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The password is fghdbnfgdfgb19545525 (really, just copy paste it). I tried it. It works. Here are the steps:
1) Put the phone in download mode (With the phone turned off press down+home+power at the same) and flash the file through Odin (using the second file, the one it says AP or PDA (depending of your version)). It takes a couple seconds. After that the phone will boot normaly. Then, if you reboot the phone, the next time you turn on the phone, you'll see a big icon of a locker but unlocked and just below it will say 'custom', just like this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
(If it didn't work (you keep getting the normal boot screen), then try to flash it again until you succeed. It may take some tries.)
2) Up to that point the phone will be technically rooted, but you can't do 'root stuff' yet. So what do you do? You download the Kingroot apk (from the official site) and install it. Now you'll be able to fully use the root. The only downside; its a temporary root (every time you reboot the device you'll have to install root again from the Kingroot app)

is g925vvrs4cqa3 rootable or can i downgrade to one that is? not one post about this baseband cut ones that i made...

I downloaded the file but only have 1 file. a boot.img file Do i flash that in AP or in the BL spot in ODIN?