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Hi Guys,
I am totally newbie here. I just got my Sony Xperia V, I found a thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277334
And then, in the post by imk82, he said he must do a backup first with Sony's backup app before he finally able to root Sony Xperia V with Bin4ry method with no problem in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41457358&postcount=2861
But I have no idea what does he mean by "Sony's Backup-app".
Someone could tell me more specific about it?
Is it App in Google Play or is it PC Companion?
And why is it related?
Thanks.
Furthermore, there seems 2 options to root Xperia V
If you look at the source of the script, you will see...
echo 1) Normal
echo 2) Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
echo 3) New Xperia Root by Goroh_kun (Xperia Z, Xperia V [JellyBean] ...)
echo G) Google Glass Mode (thx Saurik for the ab file)
Seems either 1 or 3 can be chosen to root Xperia V, but what's the different? I couldn't find the info anywhere
a backup is not essential.
I have never heard of rooting destroying any files. (*But that is no gurentee)
You need option 3 for jellbean
gregbradley said:
a backup is not essential.
I have never heard of rooting destroying any files. (*But that is no gurentee)
You need option 3 for jellbean
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Hi thanks for reply.
I finally found the guide here (hxxp://talk.sonymobile.com/message/398680#398680), it's quite simple
I copy paste the guide here :
How to root Xperia T and Xperia V ( 9.1.A.1.140 )
Go to settings > Security > Mark "Unknown sources"
Settings > Developer options > Mark USB debugging
Download the Rooting Toolkit > Link 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 and extract it. Run it and select Normal Mode , press enter. Now connect your phone, follow the on-screen instructions it shows.
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Based on this guide, we should choose No.1 Normal Mode.
But you said we should choose No.3, now I got confuse
solid_id said:
Hi thanks for reply.
I finally found the guide here (hxxp://talk.sonymobile.com/message/398680#398680), it's quite simple
I copy paste the guide here :
Based on this guide, we should choose No.1 Normal Mode.
But you said we should choose No.3, now I got confuse
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Just use 3.
3 of you are on JB.
Sent from my LT30p, 4.1.2 stock, DooMKernel v5,root access, unlocked bootloader.
solid_id said:
Hi Guys,
I am totally newbie here. I just got my Sony Xperia V, I found a thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277334
And then, in the post by imk82, he said he must do a backup first with Sony's backup app before he finally able to root Sony Xperia V with Bin4ry method with no problem in here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41457358&postcount=2861
But I have no idea what does he mean by "Sony's Backup-app".
Someone could tell me more specific about it?
Is it App in Google Play or is it PC Companion?
And why is it related?
Thanks.
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Hi, since I use my xperia in German I'm not sure about English menu. But try like this:
There should be an app already installed at your xperia. Called Backup & Restore (or similar) - the icon is round and looks a little bit like a door of a safe / vault, colors are mostly white and some red. Start this app and follow instructions.
Hope it helps you.
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Just use 3.
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ArmaNineTSeven said:
3 of you are on JB.
Sent from my LT30p, 4.1.2 stock, DooMKernel v5,root access, unlocked bootloader.
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Yes I am JB, it's 9.1.A.1.140
So must choose No. 3
What is the No.1 then? A bit curious, is it for different version of firmware?
No. 1 is for ICS based firmwares
Sent from my phone using XDA Premium
I tried the method Bin4ry gave, but the root was not working well, for example when I run Titanium Backup it's asking for permissions thousands times.
Then I installed BusyBox from the market, and after that rooted with this method - Motochopper, it installs SuperSU, and then the applications ask the SuperSU for permissions only once and its working fine now.
You can safely delete the Superuser and BusyBox Free after that, only SuperSU is needed.
I am not sure though which I did first, the Motochoper root or the BusyBox installer.
sartheris said:
I tried the method Bin4ry gave, but the root was not working well, for example when I run Titanium Backup it's asking for permissions thousands times.
Then I installed BusyBox from the market, and after that rooted with this method - Motochopper, it installs SuperSU, and then the applications ask the SuperSU for permissions only once and its working fine now.
You can safely delete the Superuser and BusyBox Free after that, only SuperSU is needed.
I am not sure though which I did first, the Motochoper root or the BusyBox installer.
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Did you mean you re-rooted your Phone with "Motochopper" method the link you give? And it's working well for you instead of using Bin4ry method?
OK, thanks for this info, because I haven't even tried Bin4ry method to root my Sony Xperia V yet. :victory:
sartheris said:
I tried the method Bin4ry gave, but the root was not working well, for example when I run Titanium Backup it's asking for permissions thousands times.
Then I installed BusyBox from the market, and after that rooted with this method - Motochopper, it installs SuperSU, and then the applications ask the SuperSU for permissions only once and its working fine now.
You can safely delete the Superuser and BusyBox Free after that, only SuperSU is needed.
I am not sure though which I did first, the Motochoper root or the BusyBox installer.
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I tried though, not working
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41772387&postcount=334
if you are rooted then flash this
RootPackage-gregbradley.zip - 1.75 MB
solid_id said:
Did you mean you re-rooted your Phone with "Motochopper" method the link you give? And it's working well for you instead of using Bin4ry method?
OK, thanks for this info, because I haven't even tried Bin4ry method to root my Sony Xperia V yet. :victory:
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I mean I rooted it with the Bin4ry method first, it was rooted, but the Superuser required permissions everytime multiple times and didn't remembered. So with the Motochopper it installed SuperSU instead of Superuser and it's working fine with it.
solid_id said:
I tried though, not working
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41772387&postcount=334
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Well, every phone is different, something that wokrs on me, might not work on you
sartheris said:
I mean I rooted it with the Bin4ry method first, it was rooted, but the Superuser required permissions everytime multiple times and didn't remembered. So with the Motochopper it installed SuperSU instead of Superuser and it's working fine with it.
Well, every phone is different, something that wokrs on me, might not work on you
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both motochopper and Bin4ry method does not work for me, maybe I should try from another computer.... (sigh)
gregbradley said:
if you are rooted then flash this
RootPackage-gregbradley.zip - 1.75 MB
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not rooted yet, haven't found or maybe there is nothing in the forum can root my phone yet.
Aaron_035 said:
Used the link below to root 9.1.A.1.145
talk.sonymobile.com/message/398680#398680
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I have the C6906, 14.3.a.0.757 and I rooted my phone about a year ago, and I noticed about a month ago, that all my root applications ask for root permission. I installed root checkers, and they have say that my device is unrooted. I have XPERIA XPOSED installed, and I'm really surprised some of those apps function perfectly. (Flashlight, 5 nav buttons, blue color theme, etc.) I do not remember what method I used to root my phone. Can you please help me find it again?
All I can remember, is I'm pretty sure it was a tutorial here at XDA
I ONLY ROOTED my phone, I did not flash it (by that I mean all my data was not wiped)
That's also where I found out about XPERIA XPOSED (the tutorial linked to it)
I think the app I was using, was white, and there was a horizontal status bar that let you know when your root was completed (I remember I forgot the drivers and it said FAIL!)
(see attachment, sorry it's all I remember)
Also, if I update to 4.4, will I lose all my data? Thanks
MasterZii said:
I have the C6906, 14.3.a.0.757 and I rooted my phone about a year ago, and I noticed about a month ago, that all my root applications ask for root permission. I installed root checkers, and they have say that my device is unrooted. I have XPERIA XPOSED installed, and I'm really surprised some of those apps function perfectly. (Flashlight, 5 nav buttons, blue color theme, etc.) I do not remember what method I used to root my phone. Can you please help me find it again?
All I can remember, is I'm pretty sure it was a tutorial here at XDA
I ONLY ROOTED my phone, I did not flash it (by that I mean all my data was not wiped)
That's also where I found out about XPERIA XPOSED (the tutorial linked to it)
I think the app I was using, was white, and there was a horizontal status bar that let you know when your root was completed (I remember I forgot the drivers and it said FAIL!)
(see attachment, sorry it's all I remember)
Also, if I update to 4.4, will I lose all my data? Thanks
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You can use this method... http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/root-14-4-0-157-lb-ubl-t2933298
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You can use this method... http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/root-14-4-0-157-lb-ubl-t2933298
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Actually, I remember now. I used Odin!
And that thread says that I can't root with my version
how did you used odin? odin is only for samsung devices!!!
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how did you used odin? odin is only for samsung devices!!!
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Well, when I look at the pictures of Odin, it looks nearly identical to the software I used to root my phone.
All I know it, that I had to select a file, (that I needed to download from somewhere)
Then I pressed a button, and my phone was rooted!
What other software can do it that way? I know it wasn't flashtool
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You can use this method... http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/root-14-4-0-157-lb-ubl-t2933298
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Will this wipe the data on my phone?
Hi everyone! Yesterday I updated my new Sony E1 phone (D2005) to the latest firmware 20.1.A.2.19 with KitKat 4.4.2, and tried to root it with Root Genius 2.2.6: it worked! I just had to install first the ADB drivers shipped with FlashTool and then used Root Genius to root the device. It was as simple as that! I'd like to know if it was just me being lucky or this procedure can be applied to every E1.
Hello Atanor7,
thank you for information. I'll try this asap.
Do you flash a new rom or upgraded from previous one?
Did you remove Genius after boot? Don't install Genius too much bloatwares?
I upgraded from stock firmware via PC Companion (the phone is brand new, purchased yesterday, 70 euros!), then used Genius to root. It's a Windows program, so you have to install nothing on your device, just the ADB drivers on your PC (I used a VM to install so bloatware wasn't an issue for me). After rooting, Genius automatically installs Kinguser to manage root permissions.
Atanor7 said:
I upgraded from stock firmware via PC Companion (the phone is brand new, purchased yesterday, 70 euros!), then used Genius to root. It's a Windows program, so you have to install nothing on your device, just the ADB drivers on your PC (I used a VM to install so bloatware wasn't an issue for me). After rooting, Genius automatically installs Kinguser to manage root permissions.
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As boatware, I spoke about Kinguser, supposed to be replaced by Supersu
another question: do you kept your settings after upgrade (apps, screens, sms, calls, wifi points, bt devices, ...)?
I can't tell you about that, the phone was new so didn't have any personalization yet, the only settings I made (WiFi, couple of apps) were kept.
Do you think I should replace Kinguser with SuperSU?
Ok, after reading about how KingUser could be a "tricky" app I switched to SuperSU: the "SuperSU-me" app from the store did the job quick and flawlessly. Thank you for your advice
Atanor7 said:
Ok, after reading about how KingUser could be a "tricky" app I switched to SuperSU: the "SuperSU-me" app from the store did the job quick and flawlessly. Thank you for your advice
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I tried to uninstall kinguser after supersu setup, but IMPOSSIBLE
how did you uninstall kinguser?????
I only can freeze it with titanium, but impossible to remove any file of that f****** app!!!!!
daktary said:
I tried to uninstall kinguser after supersu setup, but IMPOSSIBLE
how did you uninstall kinguser?????
I only can freeze it with titanium, but impossible to remove any file of that f****** app!!!!!
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Install this app from the Play Store: "Super-Sume" and run it. Hit the button and... it does it all, wipes Kinguser and replaces it with SuperSU, works like a charm!
Thank you for your advice Atanor7, I think I am late for that since I tried to use Super-Sume to replace Kinguser app but it didn't work on my case.
It's good to know that it worked on yours because next time if I reflash my phone I will try to use Super-Sume again.
in my case, I went for old fashion root after unsuccessful attempts on using Super-Sume, I flashed 20.1.A.29 then flashed back the kernel and root with towelroot then flashed back 20.1.A.29 kernel after rooted.
Atanor7 said:
Install this app from the Play Store: "Super-Sume" and run it. Hit the button and... it does it all, wipes Kinguser and replaces it with SuperSU, works like a charm!
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ok works for me, super-sume didn't ended (probably because supersu was still installed), but after closing app, kinguser was uninstalled without traces
thanks
Atanor7 said:
Hi everyone! Yesterday I updated my new Sony E1 phone (D2005) to the latest firmware 20.1.A.2.19 with KitKat 4.4.2, and tried to root it with Root Genius 2.2.6: it worked! I just had to install first the ADB drivers shipped with FlashTool and then used Root Genius to root the device. It was as simple as that! I'd like to know if it was just me being lucky or this procedure can be applied to every E1.
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Atanor7 said:
Hi everyone! Yesterday I updated my new Sony E1 phone (D2005) to the latest firmware 20.1.A.2.19 with KitKat 4.4.2, and tried to root it with Root Genius 2.2.6: it worked! I just had to install first the ADB drivers shipped with FlashTool and then used Root Genius to root the device. It was as simple as that! I'd like to know if it was just me being lucky or this procedure can be applied to every E1.
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Hello Atanor7,
it's my first time that I root a smartphone (it's the same that you have), so I've no experience with what you've written. Can you please make a kind of guide, please ?? Where can I find Rootgenius and the ADB drivers ??? What is flashtool and how to use it ?? Can you link the url to download it ???
Thank you for your gentle reply.
No one can help me ??? Some one other can link me a guide how to root a Sony Xperia E1 D2005 ?? Please help me.
iamnone said:
No one can help me ??? Some one other can link me a guide how to root a Sony Xperia E1 D2005 ?? Please help me.
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1. Download ADB: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0MKgCbUM0itVVFWRC02Q0VBQnc/view
2. Install it.
3. Downlod Root Genius: http://www.shuame.com/en/root/
4. Enable USB Debugging.
5. Launch Root Genius and click on Root. Thats all.
This is driving me nuts... I was on 5.1.1 and I am trying to get it rooted.
I'm following a guide which goes like this..
1. downgrade to kitkat 4.4 using flashtool
2. root 4.4
3. Install custom recovery
4. Flash 5.1.1 pre-rooted zip
I have had problem after problem and I think something may have screwed up along the way.
I finally managed to get kitkat installed using flashtool and a generic C6903 .108 ftf.
Problem 1... I used 'Easy Root tool' from xda to root kitkat... but it seemed to hang at the cleaning up' stage - is this a problem?
Problem 2... every time I restart my phone - kitkat asks what language etc. Whats that all about?
PROBLEM 3. The guide Im following says to install busybox after rooting kitkat.
I've tried 2 different busybox installers and both of them fail when trying to install bb.
QUESTION: Are these 3 problems linked and will it prevent me from continuing with the guide I am trying to follow??? i.e. do I need busybox to install XZ Dual Recovery and therefore a pre-rooted zip?
Root Checker basic says kitkat is rooted, as does the first busybox installer.
I'm taking a short break from this nightmare, so in the meentime if any of you chaps could advise me on whether or not its ok to continue or if I have fecked up the whole process, that would be great.
Thanks in advance
problem 1 : re run the installer again, don't use administrator mode
problem2 : use any simcard on your phone
others, sorry i have no idea, you could download busybox from playstore ?
I would just start over and try a different root program. busybox is failing to install because the root didn't work.
Gamer4Life said:
problem 1 : re run the installer again, don't use administrator mode
problem2 : use any simcard on your phone
others, sorry i have no idea, you could download busybox from playstore ?
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Problem1... thank you, I'll try again
Problem2... Thanks. I thought It could be the lack of a SIM card and then I thought no! that can't be it lol... as usual - I was wrong ha
others... yeah mate, tried 2 different installers from play store - no joy with either.
Thanks for your help
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I would just start over and try a different root program. busybox is failing to install because the root didn't work.
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Cheers bud, I'll try 'easy root tool' once more without admin priv, if its the same story I'll start over and try a different root tool. Any suggestions on that?
Also: how come root checker says I'm all good and rooted but busybox wont install? even one of the busybox installers says "Your device is rooted"!?!?
Thanks for all the help mate
i think you don't have supersu installed, and busy box couldn't get root rights
so download supersu from playstore, open it and update binaries as normal, then reboot
and you would be able to install bb
thesweeney80 said:
Cheers bud, I'll try 'easy root tool' once more without admin priv, if its the same story I'll start over and try a different root tool. Any suggestions on that?
Also: how come root checker says I'm all good and rooted but busybox wont install? even one of the busybox installers says "Your device is rooted"!?!?
Thanks for all the help mate
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Try the suggestion made by @Gamer4Life, just in case you somehow got root but it failed to install the APK needed to manage it. Might save you some work. That would explain why everything thinks you're rooted.
As for an alternative, if you still need it, I think I used kingroot successfully on 4.4.4.
Gamer4Life said:
i think you don't have supersu installed, and busy box couldn't get root rights
so download supersu from playstore, open it and update binaries as normal, then reboot
and you would be able to install bb
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thanks for the tip mate but no joy see my reply to xasbo, cheers
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Try the suggestion made by @Gamer4Life, just in case you somehow got root but it failed to install the APK needed to manage it. Might save you some work. That would explain why everything thinks you're rooted.
As for an alternative, if you still need it, I think I used kingroot successfully on 4.4.4.
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Thanks mate. I was hoping Gamer4life might be right as there was no Supersu installed.
I installed supersu from play store no problem... but when I try to update binaries it says' update failed. Please reboot and try again.'. tried reboot but same story.
I guess I'll try 'easy root tool' again and then will give kingroot a bash if needbe.
One last pre-emptive question...
If I root kitkat using kingroot... should I replace kinguser with supersu before proceeding with XZDR and a pre-rooted zip or will kinguser be sufficient to continue.
Many thanks to you and everyone else who has tried to help me with this clusterf*ck,.. I appreciate it
can you screenshot the error you got ?
i reread your op, you don't need busybox to install dual recovery, it installs like the easy root installer, very easy
just one click and you are ready to go
also xzdualrecovery will root your device and install supersu by default if you have kitkat, so you can skip that.
edit (i don't think this will work because towelroot doesn't work on z1 4.4.4 108)
Gamer4Life said:
can you screenshot the error you got ?
i reread your op, you don't need busybox to install dual recovery, it installs like the easy root installer, very easy
just one click and you are ready to go
also xzdualrecovery will root your device and install supersu by default if you have kitkat, so you can skip that.
edit (i don't think this will work because towelroot doesn't work on z1 4.4.4 108)
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must have been a glitch in the matrix mate becuase its now working (Possibly thanks to your suggestion of installing Supersu?).
I reconnected to PC in order to give 'easy root tool' another crack at it.
As soon as I start install.bat It says checking if device is rooted AND I get a superuser request on my phone for adb.shell - Happy days!
I granted root access to adb shell and the root tool says Job Done. Root success etc.
So I disconnect and try to update su binaries and it worked first go!!!
*Touch wood* I think I'm now past the tricky part and it should be plain sailing from here on in. lol
THANKS for the help Gamer4Life, and everyone else who has chipped in.... hopefully my next post will be to report a fully rooted 5.1.1 :fingers-crossed:
Gamer4Life said:
also xzdualrecovery will root your device and install supersu by default if you have kitkat, so you can skip that.
edit (i don't think this will work because towelroot doesn't work on z1 4.4.4 108)
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Correct, TowelRoot doesn't work for this version.
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thesweeney80 said:
THANKS for the help Gamer4Life, and everyone else who has chipped in.... hopefully my next post will be to report a fully rooted 5.1.1 :fingers-crossed:
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:good: godspeed
@thesweeney80 you are welcome have fun
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:good: godspeed
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@thesweeney80 you are welcome have fun
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you fellas are the muts nuts.
All done, everything went smoothly once I got kitkat rooted properly.
MANY thanks for all your help.
Honestly I wouldnt even bother owning a smartphone if it wasnt for the peeps on XDA... F*cking awesome. THANKS :good: :highfive:
:good: awesome! don't forget to pay it forward sometime.
Can anybody help me to root my device asus zenfone go lite z00sd ?
i tried to root my device but failed please help me :crying:
Try kingo root app or farma root, ther are a lot of rooting apps for android but these are the ones that stand out just google it.
I tried using kingo root, king root , framaroot, all app for root ,
No one app can root my device.. help me :crying:
Cerberus™ said:
I tried using kingo root, king root , framaroot, all app for root ,
No one app can root my device.. help me :crying:
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Have you tried kingo windows app with pc, try that and tell me if it works.
Press thanks if I helped.
I tried use kingo apk and kingo pc , but can root my device
Cerberus™ said:
I tried use kingo apk and kingo pc , but can root my device
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Sorry for that
Try this it worked for me with my Chinese phone http://www.iroot.com/download/irootm
Don't forget to press the ? button.
a. felon said:
Sorry for that
Try this it worked for me with my Chinese phone http://www.iroot.com/download/irootm
Don't forget to press the button.
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Iroot app say, Root failed..
Can anybody help me to root my device? :crying:
Try kingroot v4.8 find in google,after instal dont open first turn off dr.web and turn on kingroot in accessibility in setting menu than try root your phone,i try three time and sucssed..sorry for my bad words,now can you help me uplode full backup room,coz my phone bootlop thanks
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Try kingroot v4.8 find in google,after instal dont open first turn off dr.web and turn on kingroot in accessibility in setting menu than try root your phone,i try three time and sucssed..sorry for my bad words,now can you help me uplode full backup room,coz my phone bootlop thanks
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well i used your way bro and installed chainfire after restard im stucked in bootloop i tried to install the backup i made its succesfull but still its stuck in bootloop did you solved your problem yet.... help me out here a bit please guys
THANK you! I managed to get root access on my Asus Zenfone go lite ( Z00SD )! Turn on WI-FI, the IROOT program will be updated and then will be able to find a suitable application. In my case it was kingroot, when installing a security system will issue a warning - open it fully and click on "continue anyway" (or something like that) - THAT's ALL! You got ROOT access!
download kongoroot.apk in website kingoroot. this app is only android, no need pc. :good: i am 100% sucsess. :good: :victory: with my asus zenfone go mini z00sd... semoga berhasil