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Can't Root/Unroot

I rooted my phone about 5 months ago and toyed with it a little, but now I noticed it's not rooted anymore. I've been trying to use Pete's tool to either root or unroot it and I keep getting this error:
ERROR: adb could not be granted root access via local.prop method
Any ideas? I'd be happy to either get it rooted or back to stock again.
Thanks

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433783
Run this instead, you may have lost root when you got the last update. follow the instructions you will be fine

Have you tried the 4ever root method as described here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1279825
Also, for future instances: It's a good idea to 1) search and if that doesn't answer your questions then 2) always be sure to list what system version you're on or what ROM/rev to help aid in troubleshooting.

dan46n2 said:
Have you tried the 4ever root method as described here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1279825
Also, for future instances: It's a good idea to 1) search and if that doesn't answer your questions then 2) always be sure to list what system version you're on or what ROM/rev to help aid in troubleshooting.
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The link to 4ever root is broken, been looking but cant find a new one.

It's System Version 5.5.893.
Can I do a factory reset without it bricking?

mbentley3 said:
The link to 4ever root is broken, been looking but cant find a new one.
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if Droid Th3ory's site is still down, someone made this mirror for 4ever root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20830265&postcount=236
this should fix your problem

streetr8cer13 said:
if Droid Th3ory's site is still down, someone made this mirror for 4ever root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20830265&postcount=236
this should fix your problem
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Tried that with all the options and it didn't work. Even with the pre-release drivers it just said waiting for device when it's at the Fastboot. I tried the other ones and they all failed.

I have been looking for a "root on demand" solution. I have a few custom programs that run for work which require a "non-rooted" android device. I was hoping to find a solution to root my phone, use titanium backup, then un-root but have not been successful in finding something like that.

FYI, if psouza4's oneclick root fails,
AND
43V3R root failed too,
THEN
try the ROTA893 root (obviously only works on .893 firmware)
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/13807-root-ota-55893-aka-rota893/

Please simple directions to root towelroot

On verison moto X 4.4.2 and have rooted with Pie, but trying to get towelroot working and not getting it. Have the app installed and says rooted but fx file explorer and su says no root.
I've read the towel root threads and not sure I understand.... busybox and gravity something NEED to be installed before towelroot will root?? Or does the towelroot app work by itself? I cant get it to.

doitinthedirt said:
On verison moto X 4.4.2 and have rooted with Pie, but trying to get towelroot working and not getting it. Have the app installed and says rooted but fx file explorer and su says no root.
I've read the towel root threads and not sure I understand.... busybox and gravity something NEED to be installed before towelroot will root?? Or does the towelroot app work by itself? I cant get it to.
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Since we already have a towelroot thread, this question probably belongs inside there. The mods don't approve of opening duplicate threads.
YES, you NEED busybox - specifically the Stericson variant. Don't use any of the other variants (it is linked in the OP of the towelroot thread). Gravitybox / Xposed are OPTIONAL, and you do not HAVE to have them to use towelroot.
Other than that, I have no advice for you, other than post this IN the towelroot thread. Those people are more likely to be in a position to help you...
(I'm unlocked and don't use Towelroot / PIE)
Good Luck

samwathegreat said:
Since we already have a towelroot thread, this question probably belongs inside there. The mods don't approve of opening duplicate threads.
YES, you NEED busybox - specifically the Stericson variant. Don't use any of the other variants (it is linked in the OP of the towelroot thread). Gravitybox / Xposed are OPTIONAL, and you do not HAVE to have them to use towelroot.
Other than that, I have no advice for you, other than post this IN the towelroot thread. Those people are more likely to be in a position to help you...
(I'm unlocked and don't use Towelroot / PIE)
Good Luck
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Well its a question thats why i put it here.. I read thru the towel root threads and nothing looked simple so I started this here for SIMPLE step directions. I have installed busybox and don't know what to do with it.. still no root with towel root, but continuously get root over and over by rerunning the last 2 commands of Pie root. Would be nice to be able to get root without rerunning Pie
My Simple steps so far
1. flash stock
2. downloaded towelroot and ran it, changed the last dig to a 1 (if that matters)
3. no root.
4. Pied my moto and got root and than rebooted and lost root.(expected)
5. tried towel root again and still no root. (not expected, thought i would have root)
6. made this thread downloaded busybox and installed it. don't know what else to do with it, says installed correctly,
7. rebooted and tried towel root again and still NO root.
8. ?? need help.

doitinthedirt said:
Well its a question thats why i put it here.. I read thru the towel root threads and nothing looked simple so I started this here for SIMPLE step directions. I have installed busybox and don't know what to do with it.. still no root with towel root, but continuously get root over and over by rerunning the last 2 commands of Pie root. Would be nice to be able to get root without rerunning Pie
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Questions are OK in their appropriate discussion threads....even if those threads are located in 'general'.
I can tell you that Towelroot has inherent limitations because of the SU context that is being used.
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53936577&postcount=108
and here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53960943&postcount=120
Although several of us (myself included) have tried to get the DEV to comment on the issue, we haven't heard a word back... For these reasons, it is suggested to use PIE and PIE only, and just try to avoid rebooting your device...

samwathegreat said:
Questions are OK in their appropriate discussion threads....even if those threads are located in 'general'.
I can tell you that Towelroot has inherent limitations because of the SU context that is being used.
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53936577&postcount=108
and here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53960943&postcount=120
Although several of us (myself included) have tried to get the DEV to comment on the issue, we haven't heard a word back... For these reasons, it is suggested to use PIE and PIE only, and just try to avoid rebooting your device...
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Thanks for trying to help.. I'm about to give up.. Pie works great you don't need to run all 4 root commands.. just 3 and 4, the pushed files remain on the phone after reboot so just run 3 and 4 commands and rooted again.. wish it was possible to run those commands via and app!

Sprint Version LS995ZVA rooted

After so many tries of this and/or that I finally rooted The Sprint LS995ZVA.
I'm a newbie but this worked for me
Remember use with caution and I'm not responsible if you brick your phone but i did this three times and it worked. Good luck!!
1) downloaded/installed Su
2)followed instructions on this web site:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
When using the above web site it will get stuck at the end and it won't show that it worked , but look at your phone it will say rooted. All you need is the binaries in which stump root provides, I believe.
3) installed "stumproot"
4) installed "freedom flex."
5) used CMW in freedom flex
This worked for me. Hope it works for you.
Thanks to all the people that worked on all the tools above in order to make this work. You guys rock!!!!

Thanks for the guide, was looking for this, will try and report back

Thank you.

I can verify that this worked for me. The only thing with stump root is I had to brute force it. It didn't take more than a minute, I used root checker to verify root, installed freedom flex and put CWM recovery on the phone.
Thank you for the tip.
EDIT: For some strange reason I have now lost root. Anyone know whre can get a stock rcovery to reroot?

If you upgrade from ZV3 to ZVA on stock based without rooting before ZVA all you had to do is use Bruteforce mode (Stumproot) and reboot.
Install supersu, open it, let it update components and reboot and its done.
The root method you linked to is to root LG devices on lollipop 5.0.1-5.0.2
But anyways congrats for informing yourself and solving the problem on your own, ppl should learn to do this often.

Moto X 2nd Gen XT1097 Root?

Hello all. First time posting on the forum. I've looked up on how to root the Moto x 2nd gen, but most I find is for the xt1095. I've read some information on how to unlock the bootloader for the xt1097 (I'm on AT&T). But it all just seems so confusing. I can't seem to find a source that has all the information I need all in one. I've found info from different sources but I don't wanna mess anything up by miss connecting the dots. If anyone has had success or knowledge on how to root this type of phone, I'd be very grateful! Thank you!

USA1791 said:
Hello all. First time posting on the forum. I've looked up on how to root the Moto x 2nd gen, but most I find is for the xt1095. I've read some information on how to unlock the bootloader for the xt1097 (I'm on AT&T). But it all just seems so confusing. I can't seem to find a source that has all the information I need all in one. I've found info from different sources but I don't wanna mess anything up by miss connecting the dots. If anyone has had success or knowledge on how to root this type of phone, I'd be very grateful! Thank you!
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Hey, welcome to our forum.
You can use Kingroot (a one click root app) to root your at&t xt1097.
Then, if you want to unlock the bootloader, you can do it ONLY with sunshine app (an app that unlocks the bootloader, simple either), but in order to use sunshine app you need to pay for license or something like that, about 20-25$.
Sunshine works only if you have root, so you have to use kingroot.
Kingroot will not always work, but it should. Use it until it works, many reported it took them more than once.
That happens because you don't have offical bootloader unlock.
Have fun

OrenGazala said:
Hey, welcome to our forum.
You can use Kingroot (a one click root app) to root your at&t xt1097.
Then, if you want to unlock the bootloader, you can do it ONLY with sunshine app (an app that unlocks the bootloader, simple either), but in order to use sunshine app you need to pay for license or something like that, about 20-25$.
Sunshine works only if you have root, so you have to use kingroot.
Kingroot will not always work, but it should. Use it until it works, many reported it took them more than once.
That happens because you don't have offical bootloader unlock.
Have fun
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Hey thank you for the information!! On the kingroot it said my phone was rooted, but then once I tried to do sunshine app, it said my phone was not rooted so I couldn't do that. Any idea why that is? Also, is kingroot and sunshine app the only thing I have to do? Or is after the bootloader unlocked there's other steps I must take to root the phone?

Was finally able to get kingroot to work and sunshine to unlock the bootloader after I did a factory reset. Now I'm confused as whats next. I read something about twrp and flashing logo?

I'm not trying to unlock the bootloader, only root the phone. KingRoot says "root successful," I download supersu, and it says my root binary (or something) isn't installed. However, SuperSu isn't able to install the binary for me.
An even worse problem: after KingRoot says "root successful" I check RootChecker, and it tells me I am NOT rooted. Also, every time I reboot, KingRoot claims I am not rooted. This makes me think that KingRoot incorrectly thinks it's rooted my phone. Because no other app seems to think I'm rooted, and when I reboot not even KingRoot thinks I'm rooted.
Finally, many of the KingRoot tutorials (as well as the app itself) say that KingRoot will likely reboot your phone a few times before it roots, and that after it roots it your phone will reboot. However, KingRoot has never rebooted my phone ONCE. This also adds evidence to my hypothesis that KingRoot incorrectly thinks it's rooting me. When I run KingRoot, it tells me not to be afraid if my phone reboots; well I am afraid because my phone is NOT rebooting.

Vegerot said:
I'm not trying to unlock the bootloader, only root the phone. KingRoot says "root successful," I download supersu, and it says my root binary (or something) isn't installed. However, SuperSu isn't able to install the binary for me.
An even worse problem: after KingRoot says "root successful" I check RootChecker, and it tells me I am NOT rooted. Also, every time I reboot, KingRoot claims I am not rooted. This makes me think that KingRoot incorrectly thinks it's rooted my phone. Because no other app seems to think I'm rooted, and when I reboot not even KingRoot thinks I'm rooted.
Finally, many of the KingRoot tutorials (as well as the app itself) say that KingRoot will likely reboot your phone a few times before it roots, and that after it roots it your phone will reboot. However, KingRoot has never rebooted my phone ONCE. This also adds evidence to my hypothesis that KingRoot incorrectly thinks it's rooting me. When I run KingRoot, it tells me not to be afraid if my phone reboots; well I am afraid because my phone is NOT rebooting.
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Vegerot,
KingRoot accomplishes what's called a temp root (temporary root). After you reboot your phone, the temp root files will be deleted and you will not have root anymore. Also, installing a SuperSu binary will not work with a temp root. If you want to perm root your phone (permanent root), you will need to use KingRoot to root your phone (may take a couple of tries) and then you will need to use Sunshine to unlock your bootloader. After it is unlocked, you can flash a custom recovery and install the SuperSu binary.
Secondly, I've had that problem before. I would recommend using the PC version first, (which is in Chinese, but is easy to figure out) which will attempt the root, and if that doesn't work, use the phone version right after using the computer one. As I mentioned before, KingRoot is a temporary root that goes away after a reboot.
Lastly, usually reboots are not a measure of success. When I rooted, I did not reboot that often, so you should not be worried. If you think that something is not working, again, use the PC version; it seems to have a better success rate.
Contact me if you need any help.

R55770 said:
Vegerot,
KingRoot accomplishes what's called a temp root (temporary root). After you reboot your phone, the temp root files will be deleted and you will not have root anymore. Also, installing a SuperSu binary will not work with a temp root. If you want to perm root your phone (permanent root), you will need to use KingRoot to root your phone (may take a couple of tries) and then you will need to use Sunshine to unlock your bootloader. After it is unlocked, you can flash a custom recovery and install the SuperSu binary.
Secondly, I've had that problem before. I would recommend using the PC version first, (which is in Chinese, but is easy to figure out) which will attempt the root, and if that doesn't work, use the phone version right after using the computer one. As I mentioned before, KingRoot is a temporary root that goes away after a reboot.
Lastly, usually reboots are not a measure of success. When I rooted, I did not reboot that often, so you should not be worried. If you think that something is not working, again, use the PC version; it seems to have a better success rate.
Contact me if you need any help.
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Thank you! Is it possible to use the TempRoot to remove bloatware?

Vegerot said:
Thank you! Is it possible to use the TempRoot to remove bloatware?
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Yep. In the KingRoot app, after you have successfully rooted, you can uninstall the bloat apps.
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USA1791 said:
Was finally able to get kingroot to work and sunshine to unlock the bootloader after I did a factory reset. Now I'm confused as whats next. I read something about twrp and flashing logo?
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After I unlocked my bootloader, I first flashed TWRP through the bootloader. I then did a full backup and installed a ROM. Flashing a LOGO is optional as it only changes the logos before the actual boot animation.
Contact me if you need any help with flashing or anything else.

After unlocking the bootloader, I'm having trouble installing Marshmallow. I tried following this tutorial but it hasn't helped either. This is my problem with that tutorial:
"When I run "fastboot flash system..." I'm stuck on "waiting for devices." Also, "fastboot devices" returns nothing. However, adb devices returns my phone.
Also, instead of system.img, the download link you provided gave me boot.img (along with a META-INF and system folder).
When entering TWRP, why must we go through that bootloader interface? I just do "adb reboot recovery" and that also opens TWRP.
Since fastboot isn't working, is there a way to do it through the TWRP GUI? Such as copying the file to my phone and then doing something with that?
Something strange happened. I decided to download the Marshmallow .zip on my phone, then booted into recovery and went to Install, and selected that file. I thought I would get an error (I'm trying to flash my phone from a file stored on my phone (therefor deleting itself)), but I didn't. I rebooted and all my apps were still there from before and my background, but the settings app says I'm running Android 6.0. What exactly happened?
There are some unexpected things happening though. For examples, I cannot swipe down with 2 fingers to access my quick settings In addition, the home button will not take me back to my app launcher (I have to tap the multitasking button THEN tap the home button to return to the launcher). When I look at my notifications, it still says "AT&T" at the bottom. Is that supposed to happen? This doesn't feel right and I would like to use the method you recommended in the article, but for now this is the only thing that will work.
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Kingroot not works on my moto x 2nd gen xt1097 at&t ... How it works??

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Rooting Honor 8

Hello, I'm very new to rooting, but over the last few days I've spent hours and hours trying to figure out how to root my phone. Last year I used KingRoot on my Galaxy S4, but it inundated my phone with ads and malware stuff, so I've developed an untrust towards these one-click root apps. I also read how that Android 5.0+ can't be rooted with these one click programs anymore. So I searched up how to root Honor 8, with one of the coming up being on this site. I followed the steps (as confusing as they were), and ended up unlocking my bootloader, flashing TWRP and SuperSU. Now, the reason why I want to root is to use GameGuardian to mess around with some games. The title of the post on how to root the Honor 8 said, [Guide] Unlock Bootloader // Install TWRP // Root - one of these being root, but not once in the actual post do they actually specify when the root happens. I've completed the process, tried to run GameGuardian, and I still can't use it. I downloaded a root checker and it says that my phone isn't rooted. (Heres the link to the guide btw: https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-tested-root-t3443946) So now I'm very frustrated as to how to root my phone, cos ik rooting can mean many things - including unlocking bootloader and all that with the TWRP custom recoveries and SuperSU, but all I want is a permissions root to let me get run GameGuardian..... Please someone help. I've looked high and low and I'm at a loss.

yejosheph said:
Hello, I'm very new to rooting, but over the last few days I've spent hours and hours trying to figure out how to root my phone. Last year I used KingRoot on my Galaxy S4, but it inundated my phone with ads and malware stuff, so I've developed an untrust towards these one-click root apps. I also read how that Android 5.0+ can't be rooted with these one click programs anymore. So I searched up how to root Honor 8, with one of the coming up being on this site. I followed the steps (as confusing as they were), and ended up unlocking my bootloader, flashing TWRP and SuperSU. Now, the reason why I want to root is to use GameGuardian to mess around with some games. The title of the post on how to root the Honor 8 said, [Guide] Unlock Bootloader // Install TWRP // Root - one of these being root, but not once in the actual post do they actually specify when the root happens. I've completed the process, tried to run GameGuardian, and I still can't use it. I downloaded a root checker and it says that my phone isn't rooted. (Heres the link to the guide btw: https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/guide-unlock-bootloader-tested-root-t3443946) So now I'm very frustrated as to how to root my phone, cos ik rooting can mean many things - including unlocking bootloader and all that with the TWRP custom recoveries and SuperSU, but all I want is a permissions root to let me get run GameGuardian..... Please someone help. I've looked high and low and I'm at a loss.
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Flashing SuperSU on an unlocked device should yield the desired outcome if properly performed. Suggest you reflash the latest SuperSU build (at present 2.82 SR5) which can be obtained from here.

Davey126 said:
Flashing SuperSU on an unlocked device should yield the desired outcome if properly performed. Suggest you reflash the latest SuperSU build (at present 2.82 SR5) which can be obtained from here.
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So I should've technically have already been rooted?

yejosheph said:
So I should've technically have already been rooted?
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Didn't say that. I confirmed the procedure should work on a device with an unlocked bootloader caveated with "if properly performed". Recommend retrying with 2.82 SR5.