I need some help rooting my phone. I dont think I can use PingPong root because I have a base version of G920AUCU2AOF3, and I don't think it's supported yet. I only know of one other way to root and its Here. I cant figure out if I can root and not trip KNOX or anything else. Can I root with this without any repercussions or is there another way to root that is safe?
You need to search the forum, this has been asked many times before.
anneoneamouse said:
You need to search the forum, this has been asked many times before.
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I did, I didn't find anything. Everything I found is for 5.1.1
HVCFOG3Y34 said:
I did, I didn't find anything. Everything I found is for 5.1.1
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Well if you wont answer my question, then how do I downgrade from 5.0.2 to 5.0 so I can root?
HVCFOG3Y34 said:
Well if you wont answer my question, then how do I downgrade from 5.0.2 to 5.0 so I can root?
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The answers to all your questions have already been answered. Effective search techniques, which you apparently lack, would find them. But I will spoonfeed you the answer and further clutter the forum, making it more difficult for others to search.
If you are on unrooted OF3 or OF4 on an AT&T device, you cannot root now, and you cannot revert to an older build. You will have to wait for a new root exploit to be found. Or return your device and buy an international one with unlocked bootloader.
I read threads that say you can't but they were older. If a question is asked multiple time, to fix your problem, maybe a stickied thread is needed.... Just a thought.
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Hi all,
sorry if this question has been asked to death, but I've looked at the majority of guides I can find both here and elsewhere, and some of the information seems contradictory and I want to avoid bricking my device.
As of 2015, how can I root the I9305?
The phone is running Android 4.3.
A couple of people have said Knox was an issue, but I've checked on the phone, and when I go into the Knox app from my app drawer, it gives me a screen asking me to install it, and nothing else, so I'm not too sure if that would be a problem, although I'd rather be safe than sorry.
Again, sorry if this has been asked before, and thanks for any help!
Bumping..
Can anyone just confirm whether the Chainfire method still works, or am I better off going with the Unified android toolkit method?
First you should upgrade to 4.4.4.
For me cf-auto-root-m3-m3zh-gti9305.zip rooting method worked well. Uploaded it with Odin3-v3.07.exe.
Update supersu to get past Knox.
I had issues with cwm so use twrp instead.
openrecovery-twrp-2.8.4.0-f2fs-i9305.tar
Zishan01 said:
Bumping..
Can anyone just confirm whether the Chainfire method still works, or am I better off going with the Unified android toolkit method?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...305/index-samsung-galaxy-s3-lte-roms-t2206898 hmm ?
I looked though the forums and saw a LOT of questions with a LOT of answers saying No out of luck. But, I just bought an AT&T unlocked phone using it in Barbados where I am with my carrier. It's on stock 4.4.2 yet towelroot says it's not supported.
I read about having to flash something with odin. and bringing it down a bit in order to obtain root. Can anyone link me to the thread that has the information relevant to this question?
Sorry if it's been asked a lot, but I just saw a LOT of 5.0 threads not 4.4.2 that are not supported.
Also not new to rooting I had a HTC Vivid and a Kindle Fire HDX rooted. So I have a bit of knowledge on the topic.
Reckerr said:
I looked though the forums and saw a LOT of questions with a LOT of answers saying No out of luck. But, I just bought an AT&T unlocked phone using it in Barbados where I am with my carrier. It's on stock 4.4.2 yet towelroot says it's not supported.
I read about having to flash something with odin. and bringing it down a bit in order to obtain root. Can anyone link me to the thread that has the information relevant to this question?
Sorry if it's been asked a lot, but I just saw a LOT of 5.0 threads not 4.4.2 that are not supported.
Also not new to rooting I had a HTC Vivid and a Kindle Fire HDX rooted. So I have a bit of knowledge on the topic.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3149146
Go to the OP and download the "downgrade to nce.tar" flash with odin in the ap slot then root with towel root. Use either safestrap or Flashfire for custom recovery. You can not use twrp or cwm cause of the locked bootloader.
Edit: the link is for the galaxy s5 not the s5 active.
Excellent. Great find. Thanked. Fast reply also.
Me again. So I'm here trying to find a way to get to 5.0 and keep root. Read a thread somewhere on here about using flashfire. I understand it I think only thing is when I go to play store to get the flashfire root version...
It's not available in my country and I can't find the apk otherwise anywhere.
What options do I have?
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Me again. So I'm here trying to find a way to get to 5.0 and keep root. Read a thread somewhere on here about using flashfire. I understand it I think only thing is when I go to play store to get the flashfire root version...
It's not available in my country and I can't find the apk otherwise anywhere.
What options do I have?
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Did you read and follow step 1 and 2 in the OP of the thread that i posted to you. If you follow those directions you will get Flashfire.
try here http://uploaded.net/file/zqe4yys4
Had a parsing package error with your file. I found the previous version and used it. Worked flawlessly.
I love the instructions on XDA. Devs are great.
Thanks again.
I guess this will be a good start for others like me.
I'm not sure where the appropriate place for this would be, and I apologize in advance if this isn't it, but I need some assistance.
For starters, I'm an absolute n00b when it comes to anything root and I don't understand the language and procedures to it, only how to do it by following instructions. Hence why I'm currently on a 4.4 untethered root.
I'm due for an upgrade this month and am torn between getting a later device with Lollipop or a newer device with Marshmallow. The deciding point is if there's any kind of walkthrough on rooting Marshmallow, preferably a dumbed-down version for nondevs like myself.
I know there's currently an experimental one provided by Chainfire, and I skimmed through it but couldn't really understand it.
So any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
@Chainfire If you could weigh in, that would be very helpful.
What are you on about untethered root this isn't IOS. Also it's just two simple steps:
Get a recovery for your device (TWRP preferably)
Use either the stable zip from this forum or beta zip thosent matter and transfer it to your device.
Flash it in the recovery done you're rooted
@Xmaster24 I appreciate the response. I was losing hope on getting an answer as I had already gone with the newer device for my upgrade.
In jcase's pie thread for the 2013 Motorola line, that's what the 4.4 root was referred to as. Wasn't confusing Android with iOS.
And I apologize for being so n00bish, but how would I go about getting TWRP recovery? I do know how to flash the zip from there as I used Safestrap on my current device (but I already needed root access for it to work).
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@Xmaster24 I appreciate the response. I was losing hope on getting an answer as I had already gone with the newer device for my upgrade.
In jcases's pie thread for the 2013 Motorola line, that's what the 4.4 root was referred to as. Wasn't confusing Android with iOS.
And I apologize for being so n00bish, but how would I go about getting TWRP recovery? I do know how to flash the zip from there as I used Safestrap on my current device (but I already needed root access for it to work).
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Depends on your device just tell me what it is and I can send you some info. Safestrap seems to be dead for at least a year thosent sound very safe lol.
Xmaster24 said:
Depends on your device just tell me what it is and I can send you some info. Safestrap seems to be dead for at least a year thosent sound very safe lol.
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I'm getting the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Considering it's not out in the US yet (I have it on preorder), I'm not sure if you'd be able to tell me anything at the moment.
Kodalades said:
I'm getting the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Considering it's not out in the US yet (I have it on preorder), I'm not sure if you'd be able to tell me anything at the moment.
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Oh dear yes it has just been released probably no rooting info available for quite some time considering samsungs stance on root and open software. Maybe check again in a few weeks or months
Xmaster24 said:
Oh dear yes it has just been released probably no rooting info available for quite some time considering samsungs stance on root and open software. Maybe check again in a few weeks or months
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Bummer. Kinda expected something along those lines though so I'm not surprised.
Would getting TWRP or some other kind of recovery still be possible at the very least?
Kodalades said:
Bummer. Kinda expected something along those lines though so I'm not surprised.
Would getting TWRP or some other kind of recovery still be possible at the very least?
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Flash fire could work but it requires root already. Doubt there are any easy exploits on a flagship just released phone
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Flash fire could work but it requires root already. Doubt there are any easy exploits on a flagship just released phone
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Makes sense. I really appreciate the help. If you happen to learn of anything more, please let me know.
Kodalades said:
Makes sense. I really appreciate the help. If you happen to learn of anything more, please let me know.
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Guess not kingo root seems to be working :http://www.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7-root/
I apologize in advance for my ignorance.. But after searching the forums and Google countless times, I am left confused as to whether or not it's possible. Many this I've read imply it's possible, yet I cannot find clear and definitive information.
Currently my S5 Active (g870a) is on Marshmallows PH2. Can I downgrade from this build on this device to a build which is able to be rooted?
Like I said, I've seen guides for downgrading but they often start referring to the regular S5, so that's where I'm getting lost.
Thanks
Yeah you can downgrade to OF3 by this guide. If you lucky you can find root with that.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/guide-downgrade-s5-active-mm6-0-lp5-0-t3523683
I'm kinda a noob at this but I'm not completely clueless. .. I've tried a couple one click apps, watched a few videos, and read countless articles without any luck. .. can someone help me? If it's even possible....
From all I've read, no, you can't. You can root NC2 (Android 4.4.2 KitKat) or OC1. You might check this post out.
An old thread, but I just wanted to leave this for others.
There aren't any public tools to directly root the OC3, OC2, or OC1 Lollipop firmwares for the N900A.
However, it is possible to achieve root by wiping the phone, installing the NC2 (KitKat) firmware, and then upgrading the OCx, while preserving root access.
I had followed the threads (at the time back then) using SafeStrap methods, but I couldn't get SafeStrap to work with OC3, so I had to abandon SafeStrap and use FlashFire to install OC3 and maintain root.
After that, I deodexed OC3, install xposed, and was up and running happy.
I'm not sure exactly what Samsung fixed, but OC3 was released a full 18 months after OC2, so I think it's a more secure software release (only 2.5 years old, instead of 4+ years, heh). I recall that on OC2, some of the stagefright CVE's still showed as vulnerable, but I just ran the Zimperium app on OC3 and see it reports that it's not vulnerable to any of the CVEs.
@digitalcandy4me thanks for the helpful info. This is one of the few times I've read this solution. It's the only one I've seen that seems promising.
Like OP I'm newb. But I've never rooted a phone. I've done plenty of other tech but I hate coding. I just want to change the dumb stock rom on this phone. Bloatware haunts me simply on principal.
I have "unlocked" att 5.0 lollipop Samsung n900a 0c3 and info on this phone is crickets. I have no idea how to downgrade to 4.4, I'm not confident it will even work but I'll try it. I paid 70$ so no big deal + it seems like I couldn't even succeed in bricking this stupid vault.
ANYWAY could you possibly give some more detail on how to do this? I know people hate getting vague questions on this board but it seems like there's no where to find answers. I really have looked.
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FluppingCrud said:
@digitalcandy4me thanks for the helpful info. This is one of the few times I've read this solution. It's the only one I've seen that seems promising.
Like OP I'm newb. But I've never rooted a phone. I've done plenty of other tech but I hate coding. I just want to change the dumb stock rom on this phone. Bloatware haunts me simply on principal.
I have "unlocked" att 5.0 lollipop Samsung n900a 0c3 and info on this phone is crickets. I have no idea how to downgrade to 4.4, I'm not confident it will even work but I'll try it. I paid 70$ so no big deal + it seems like I couldn't even succeed in bricking this stupid vault.
ANYWAY could you possibly give some more detail on how to do this? I know people hate getting vague questions on this board but it seems like there's no where to find answers. I really have looked.
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Flash nc1 firmware, towel root....install busybox and safe strap and flash away.
FluppingCrud said:
@digitalcandy4me thanks for the helpful info. This is one of the few times I've read this solution. It's the only one I've seen that seems promising.
Like OP I'm newb. But I've never rooted a phone. I've done plenty of other tech but I hate coding. I just want to change the dumb stock rom on this phone. Bloatware haunts me simply on principal.
I have "unlocked" att 5.0 lollipop Samsung n900a 0c3 and info on this phone is crickets. I have no idea how to downgrade to 4.4, I'm not confident it will even work but I'll try it. I paid 70$ so no big deal + it seems like I couldn't even succeed in bricking this stupid vault.
ANYWAY could you possibly give some more detail on how to do this? I know people hate getting vague questions on this board but it seems like there's no where to find answers. I really have looked.
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Read my answer!
chrisnice906 said:
Flash nc1 firmware, towel root....install busybox and safe strap and flash away.
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Maybe u should not be modifying phones.