Hello everyone, I used to have an account on here years ago and I just had to create a new one for the purpose of this thread. Let me know if this type of issue has already been resolved but I have spent a great deal of time trying to locate a solution with no results. I have an older HTC One m7 I started using again to try and use the hotspot on it because I have unlimited data I needed to root it. Only reason for the hotspot is because I just moved and I am still waiting for my internet service to be hooked up on the second. Anyways, down to buisness. I made myself a developer on my device, unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP V2.5.0.0 onto my phone. All was going well until the phone went to reboot. After it rebooted I was in the TWRP recovery menu, and I went to back up. As soon as I clicked it the phone completely froze up on that screen. And then a lock image appeared with TWRP across where the combination would go and i could still see everything in the background. Install, back up, mount, restore, settings, reboot etc. And beneath the image of the lock, which actually appears to be unlocked it says swipe to unlock and has a slider beneath it. Completely unresponsive on the screen, I cannot select anything at all. No different combinations of presses on the volume keys or power button is resetting or doing anything. I cannot even get it to turn off. I did notice, when i long press the power button the back arrow and home button flash simultaneously (on the HTC One M7 those are touch screen buttons, that are actually visible even when the device is off, but also completely unresponsive. I did notice as well that if I plug in my phone charger in the background above the menu options it shows how charged my battery is, and appears to charge when I plug it in. It is a silver, HTC One M7, AT&T version, running android 5.0.2 Thank everyone in advance, I tried to be as detailed as possible but let me know if more information is required to understand what is going on here. Thank you!
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Ok everyone, issue resolved luckily since I did not get any responses on here. To anyone experiencing that same issue that I described. I let the phone die completely while it was frozen on the TWRP screen. I plugged it in while pressing down volume, and power button at same time and that allowed me to access the bootloader finally once more! From there you can select fastboot, then select reboot and everything will kick back up like normal! Just in case anyone finally stumbles across this what is a safe way to root my phone other than using TWRP? Thank you in advance!
cbmccown said:
Ok everyone, issue resolved luckily since I did not get any responses on here. To anyone experiencing that same issue that I described. I let the phone die completely while it was frozen on the TWRP screen. I plugged it in while pressing down volume, and power button at same time and that allowed me to access the bootloader finally once more! From there you can select fastboot, then select reboot and everything will kick back up like normal! Just in case anyone finally stumbles across this what is a safe way to root my phone other than using TWRP? Thank you in advance!
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The best way to root your phone is to use the custom ROM's root manager. This is built in to cyanogenmod based roms, and doesnt require SuperSU. there is no app and it doesnt bother you about installing binaries or updating.
I always used SuperSU until I used CM.
Of all the ways to install root management, are these two the best. There is kingroot if you arent that concerned about the use of this third method.
For many the SuperSU (also installed by TWRP) is the most popular. Many will not know of the Custom ROM settings for root management and will install SuperSU over their setup. Its probably gonna be found in developer options, the root access toggle. It might be found in plain old settings though.
kruc Ire said:
The best way to root your phone is to use the custom ROM's root manager. This is built in to cyanogenmod based roms, and doesnt require SuperSU. there is no app and it doesnt bother you about installing binaries or updating.
I always used SuperSU until I used CM.
Of all the ways to install root management, are these two the best. There is kingroot if you arent that concerned about the use of this third method.
For many the SuperSU (also installed by TWRP) is the most popular. Many will not know of the Custom ROM settings for root management and will install SuperSU over their setup. Its probably gonna be found in developer options, the root access toggle. It might be found in plain old settings though.
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Also, it always restarts if you hold the power button down for 15 *long* seconds.
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I just bought the developer edition for verizon. I unlocked the bootloader successfully, i installed twrp is cmd and it said it installed successfully. I did not, however, open twrp immediately, which may be the problem. because if i go into download mode and click on recovery, nothing happens, my phone just goes black, like it powers off.
I tried opening cmd window again and installing again, only now the cmd window says the device is not connected, even though it is, or says it can't load the file. and ive tried twrp and cwm.
Is it because when i got the phone it was already on 4.4.4?
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I just bought the developer edition for verizon. I unlocked the bootloader successfully, i installed twrp is cmd and it said it installed successfully. I did not, however, open twrp immediately, which may be the problem. because if i go into download mode and click on recovery, nothing happens, my phone just goes black, like it powers off.
I tried opening cmd window again and installing again, only now the cmd window says the device is not connected, even though it is, or says it can't load the file. and ive tried twrp and cwm.
Is it because when i got the phone it was already on 4.4.4?
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no that does not matter because you are able to unlock your bootloader so android version dose not matter.
when installing your recovery you are running the CMD commands with your phone in bootloader mode correct.
if you are in bootloader mode and still having issues here are a couple things you can try.
1. Restart the phone
2. try a different USB port
3. restart ADB
4. Check drivers
you already know this but once you flash your recovery make sure you boot into the recovery before booting back into android.
if you get it installed Root is simple just download the SuperSU flashable zip and flash it via your custom recovery.
lmk if you are still having issues and we will look into other issues
thanks!
I ended up deleting everything (adb, sdk, fastboot, etc) and redownloading everything. So that got me able to install twrp, but when i tried to boot into recovery it would turn off the phone. Then I realized that in download mode you scroll down to recovery, then hit vol up to select. I am coming from galaxy nexus where the power button is select. So was i figured this out, i got into twrp and installed superuser, so i am rooted now. Time to find a 4.4.4 rom (may have to wait for a stable one since its pretty new) so i can get rid of all this bloatware. I can freeze some of it in titanium, but a lot of it I'm not sure what it does, again, Ive been on samsung for the past 5 years lol. Thanks again for the help.
4.4.4 isn't new. If you want all the Motorola features, stick with a stock-based rom or stock. I prefer stock with Xposed.
Being on vzw, I would recommend Krypton. It's based off the Verizon image and has a lot of bloatware removed. Xposed will get you about all the customizations you might want past that.
i was looking in the 'Original' development section an saw mostly 442 roms so i assumed 444 was new and didnt have stable roms yet, but now i know where to look and will probably try the krypton rom. gna have to look into xposed and learn what its about since i never used it before.
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i was looking in the 'Original' development section an saw mostly 442 roms so i assumed 444 was new and didnt have stable roms yet, but now i know where to look and will probably try the krypton rom. gna have to look into xposed and learn what its about since i never used it before.
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Right now Android L or 5.0 Roms are New and buggy. Most 4.4.2 and 4.4.4 roms are stable.
Me personally i like Stock with Xposed and gravity box installed, then i use Titanium Backup there is a battery thread somewhere that list what can and can't be removed. just be careful what you remove or you will end up like me with no active display but everything else about my phone is perfect so i dont want to go back to stock and redo everything.
after xposed and TBU i normally find a launcher i like, then maybe a lock screen but i think i ended up with stock. then i find a Text MSG app i like and other little add-ons to make my phone just for me.
here us a list of what i am running on my Stock Sprint 4.4.4\
LockScreen - Stock but tweaked with GravityBox
Launcher - Google Now Launcher
Text App - Google's Messenger App
Gesture Shortcut Menu - Lazy Swipe( i just found this app about a week ago and so far i love it, it allows me to have a very clean homescreen)
everything else changed on my phone is done threw Xposed and gravity Box.
Here are some App's you might want to check out.
AirDroid
Google Calender(if you use a calendar)
Google Keyboard(my keyboard of choice)
GSam Battery Monitor
Lazy Swipe(listed above)
Lucky Patcher(for thous pesky trial apps)
Pushbullet( alternative app for transferring all kinds of files to and from your device)
Zedge(ringtones and wallpapers)
I also attached some screenshots nothing fancy like i said but i love it and its perfect for me
The first one is my lockscreen, second one is my launcher homescreen, Third one is Lazy Swipe just one of the three tabs.
anyways hope this helps get you started post your setup once you get everything set up to your liking
Good Luck
what is that clock/weather widget? Thats pretty sick
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/themes-apps/droid-turbo-circle-widget-moto-x-t2941506
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/themes-apps/droid-turbo-circle-widget-moto-x-t2941506
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yup that is correct enjoy
error while flashing recovry in cmd ....
I have already unlock bootloader successfuly... But when i try to flash custome recovery in fastboot mode with cmd it shows error....
I have tried on different laptops but same ....
Already instlall all drivers ...
Pls help me what to do......!!
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I have already unlock bootloader successfuly... But when i try to flash custome recovery in fastboot mode with cmd it shows error....
I have tried on different laptops but same ....
Already instlall all drivers ...
Pls help me what to do......!!
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well first thing when u are posting for help you need to include more info. Like for starters what error are you getting so we can figure out what you are doing wrong. post your error and we will go from there.
Thanks
Hey guys, I'm a long term lurker to XDA's Forums, but had to make a new account and share a problem I'm having..
Long story short: My rooted Nexus 6's 'volume down' stopped working.
I've only had the phone for about 6 days now, so I've begun making contact with Google in hopes i can just send it back... But it's bothering me enough (worried about warranty) that i thought I'd ping this community too about the scenario.
I'm quite certain it's not a software issue because (sadly) the volume-down button doesn't work at boot either (preventing me from getting in the recovery mode).
As per what I've done:
I'm still using the stock firmware.. I've unlocked and rooted it (as you know already), and just installed (and configured) Greenify, Light Flow and Titanium Backup. I did not freeze or uninstall any apps; i just backed a few up that have complicated configurations. I even got the paid versions of them all to help support the work of the developers (not that it matters). I have not installed Xposed (alpha) or any custom recovery tool (CWF or TRWP) at this point.
Today i installed BusyBox Pro too but never did anything further. I can't be sure when the actual (down volume part of the) rocker stopped working because i never really paid much detail to this until it became evident today, I know i needed it to unlock the phone 4 days ago when i first went through with the process. So it stopped working somewhere between then and now..
Suggestions or Advice?
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Hey guys, I'm a long term lurker to XDA's Forums, but had to make a new account and share a problem I'm having..
Long story short: My rooted Nexus 6's 'volume down' stopped working.
I've only had the phone for about 6 days now, so I've begun making contact with Google in hopes i can just send it back... But it's bothering me enough (worried about warranty) that i thought I'd ping this community too about the scenario.
I'm quite certain it's not a software issue because (sadly) the volume-down button doesn't work at boot either (preventing me from getting in the recovery mode).
As per what I've done:
I'm still using the stock firmware.. I've unlocked and rooted it (as you know already), and just installed (and configured) Greenify, Light Flow and Titanium Backup. I did not freeze or uninstall any apps; i just backed a few up that have complicated configurations. I even got the paid versions of them all to help support the work of the developers (not that it matters). I have not installed Xposed (alpha) or any custom recovery tool (CWF or TRWP) at this point.
Today i installed BusyBox Pro too but never did anything further. I can't be sure when the actual (down volume part of the) rocker stopped working because i never really paid much detail to this until it became evident today, I know i needed it to unlock the phone 4 days ago when i first went through with the process. So it stopped working somewhere between then and now..
Suggestions or Advice?
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Personally, I wouldn't worry too much because it's a hardware issue and probably not software related. However, since you still have stock recovery, I think all you need to do is unroot via settings in SU, and uninstall root apps. If you feel the need to relock, use ADB to reboot to bootloader then you can use fastboot to OEM lock I believe.
If you need to get into bootloader, download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=simple.reboot.com onto your Nexus 6 and reboot to bootloader using that app.
From that point on, you can reflash factory images https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#shamu
And relock your bootloader.
You can also ask Google for a advanced RMA (they'll ship you a Nexus 6 and charge you for a Nexus 6 pending, when they receive your old Nexus 6 the charge will be removed).
Thanks for your help!
I was able to restore everything back to factory and relock the firmware using just the usb cable.
The following command allowed me to always gain access to the bootloader in every situation (had to enable Debugging mode after flashing back stock firmware with a temporary account to do the relocking)
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
It's software problem my hardware is ok and and after rooting phone four mobile s400 volume down button isn't working.
So have anyone experienced?
Hey guys!
So I really wanted to try out Xposed and get some modules working on my phone. So I unlocked the bootloader by following the directions from Motorola. I then used the moto x 2014 multitool to install twrp recovery and to root (#2 and #7).
I then installed the Xposed apk and flashed the zip file. All Seemed well until I started getting massive amounts of lag if my phone was on for more than 2 minutes. I thought it might be Xposed so I uninstalled it (and the 2 modules that I had installed -- youtube ad blocker and xmultiwindow). That didn't fix it though. So then I thought it might be supersu, so I updated that. That didn't work either.
So then I went back to the multitool and I chose #5... and now it won't boot. It shows the "warning bootloader unlocked" screen and then shows the motorola boot screen for 20 seconds, then shuts off. I also can't boot into fastboot by pressing down the power and volume down buttons.
Any help would be super appreciated!! I'm really not experienced with this stuff but, I had a nexus s with cyanogenmod on it which I loved and then I rooted my note 4 but that's it...
Thank you!!!
EDIT: I can get into fastboot mode, so far I just tried to select 'factory' and it went through the same "bootloader unlocked" then motorola boot for 20 seconds before shutting off...
Maybe try getting to fastboot, selecting recovery, and then wiping cache and dalvik
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Maybe try getting to fastboot, selecting recovery, and then wiping cache and dalvik
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Ok I actually just got into fastboot and did a factory reset. It put me back on 4.4.4 so I'm updating to 5.1 right now.
What is the proper method to installing Xposed on this phone? I'd really like the multiwindow and adblock modules... but the intense lag that would freeze my phone after 2 minutes was just too much.
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Ok I actually just got into fastboot and did a factory reset. It put me back on 4.4.4 so I'm updating to 5.1 right now.
What is the proper method to installing Xposed on this phone? I'd really like the multiwindow and adblock modules... but the intense lag that would freeze my phone after 2 minutes was just too much.
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For that I don't have an answer. I don't really have a need for Xposed much anymore, so I haven't been following. Sorry
HinaPanda said:
Ok I actually just got into fastboot and did a factory reset. It put me back on 4.4.4 so I'm updating to 5.1 right now.
What is the proper method to installing Xposed on this phone? I'd really like the multiwindow and adblock modules... but the intense lag that would freeze my phone after 2 minutes was just too much.
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If you're on 5.1:
First, go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811
You will need to download the XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk and the Xposed-v74-sdk22-arm.zip. It wouldn't hurt to go ahead and download the xposed-uninstaller-20150831-arm.zip either, in case you have problems.
Now you need TWRP. Flash it using fastboot by typing fastboot flash recovery (name of recovery image file.img) from a terminal. Or download TWRP Manager from the Play Store and flash it from there.
Finally, flash the Xposed-v74-sdk22-arm.zip in TWRP. Reboot and install the XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk.
If you already have root, install TWRP from the Play Store. Otherwise, install it by using fastboot.
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For that I don't have an answer. I don't really have a need for Xposed much anymore, so I haven't been following. Sorry
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Care to share why?
Phoenix232 said:
If you already have root, install TWRP from the Play Store. Otherwise, install it by using fastboot.
Care to share why?
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I'd used it a lot when I had my htc m7 with sense, and lg g3 with stock. All I used it for were really mods to make it more AOSP like. There were some features that I miss, like FakeWifi, and App Settings, to name two, but overall with AOSP ROMs out, I haven't had as much desire.
Ok... so the update bricked the phone even more I didn't see the threads that said to not do the OTA update from 4.4.4.
I connect it to the computer and see the qhsusb_bulk. I installed the drivers and now I see the qualcomm 9008. I tried using a couple of blankflash files to fix it, but none of them work. Even ones that say they're for the moto x 2014. Is there anything I can do? I can't get it into fastboot mode... I was able to but then I don't know what happened and now I can't.
Can I send it into motorola for a warranty repair? I have a pure edition and I live in the US. I don't know if unlocking the bootloader and rooting will cause motorola to not repair it.
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I can't get it into fastboot mode... I was able to but then I don't know what happened and now I can't.
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Sometimes when your phone is messed up, it can take quite a while for the bootloader to start. If the phone is off, hold down the volume down/power button combo for a long time, like 20-30 seconds before releasing them. Then wait several seconds for the bootloader screen to appear, be patient. If the phone starts to boot, hold the vol down/power combo until the phone shuts off, continue holding for 15-30 seconds and then release, again wait a long time for the bootloader screen to appear. I don't have anything else for you but know that many times I've caused myself grief by not being patient getting into the bootloader/fastboot mode when a problem has arisen!
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Sometimes when your phone is messed up, it can take quite a while for the bootloader to start. If the phone is off, hold down the volume down/power button combo for a long time, like 20-30 seconds before releasing them. Then wait several seconds for the bootloader screen to appear, be patient. If the phone starts to boot, hold the vol down/power combo until the phone shuts off, continue holding for 15-30 seconds and then release, again wait a long time for the bootloader screen to appear. I don't have anything else for you but know that many times I've caused myself grief by not being patient getting into the bootloader/fastboot mode when a problem has arisen!
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Thank you! But I actually did try holding down the power button alone and also the power + vol down for like 2 minutes or 30 seconds, etc. The 2 minutes worked the first time, but now it won't It just blinks a green light. Does that mean it's out of battery? I left it plugged into a wall charger overnight though.. how can I tell it's charging?
It sounds like you have a hard brick. Only way to fix it is to send it to a repair center.
Sent from my XT1095 using Tapatalk
Yeah.. I just called motorola and the rep said they had to check on the unlocked bootloader voiding warranty thing. I told him that because I have the pure edition phone, it shouldn't void the warranty. Plus, it's bricked because of the OTA update from 4.4.4, which I believe is motorola's fault.
Does anyone have any link to a motorola statement saying that unlocking the bootloader on the pure edition does not void warranty? The rep said they'd call me back tomorrow. I tried searching on the 'netz but didn't find much.
Pure edition = developer edition, right?
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Yeah.. I just called motorola and the rep said they had to check on the unlocked bootloader voiding warranty thing. I told him that because I have the pure edition phone, it shouldn't void the warranty. Plus, it's bricked because of the OTA update from 4.4.4, which I believe is motorola's fault.
Does anyone have any link to a motorola statement saying that unlocking the bootloader on the pure edition does not void warranty? The rep said they'd call me back tomorrow. I tried searching on the 'netz but didn't find much.
Pure edition = developer edition, right?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/general/unlocking-bootloader-moto-x-pure-t3004779
Looks like information is all over the place. Bummer. Hope it works out for you, especially since it was an ota. They could be cheats and try to say it failed due to the unlocked bootloader, and if you'd had root, but that would be a lie. If this rep denies you, just call back and speak to someone else.
Good evening and sorry if post a thread of which I see two similar oness
However, I could not find a solution in the other ones and have questions which go a little further and really hit my privacy.
I have two XZ3 and both could go into recovery node when I bought them and after a while could not.
I used the reset to factory seting fo wiping cache etc. quite regularly as I had/have reasons to belive that I was/am spied on.
Sice the recovery mode possibility is gone I feel totally unsafe with both phones.
I tried all possibilities I can find of this website or any other in internet, and all were without success.
As described by others, after pushing the power button, there is no led light and it boots suoer-quicklyto the blue stripe view in which we wait till the boot is complete.
Till two days ago I thought ok, the phone just needs a flash, wipe everything away once and all would be resolved.
Well, two days ago I flashed my phone the first time from lollipop to kitkat, which worked without problems and then rooted it with gifroot and then put back lollipop.
Everything ran smoothly and after the whole process I had a rooted lollipop version with a working recovery. I tried the apps which confirm if the root works abd everything was great.
Tthe morning after, however the recovery possibility was gone. The phone was still rooted for everything, but for recvery mode.
I tried several apps, which I gave superuser access with SuperSu, but even from the apps the boot goes always just the NORMAL way without recovery.
To give it another try today I flashed that xz3 again, then rooted it with Kingo root, which in Kitkat firmware worked lalso super easy, the checked with other apps whihchconfirmed that the root works, but still no recovery possibility, no matter with which app..
I really need a specialist who can explain that to me, as I am going mad to think that someone else has total control over my phones.
How realistic is that some spyware does not allow the recovery as of course it knows that it would be eliminated then.
Please give me your thuoghts or knowledge. Everything helps. And if you know a method with which I can be sure that nothing is keft on the phone, I would appreciate.
Thanks and Regards
iFran72 said:
Good evening and sorry if post a thread of which I see two similar oness
However, I could not find a solution in the other ones and have questions which go a little further and really hit my privacy.
I have two XZ3 and both could go into recovery node when I bought them and after a while could not.
I used the reset to factory seting fo wiping cache etc. quite regularly as I had/have reasons to belive that I was/am spied on.
Sice the recovery mode possibility is gone I feel totally unsafe with both phones.
I tried all possibilities I can find of this website or any other in internet, and all were without success.
As described by others, after pushing the power button, there is no led light and it boots suoer-quicklyto the blue stripe view in which we wait till the boot is complete.
Till two days ago I thought ok, the phone just needs a flash, wipe everything away once and all would be resolved.
Well, two days ago I flashed my phone the first time from lollipop to kitkat, which worked without problems and then rooted it with gifroot and then put back lollipop.
Everything ran smoothly and after the whole process I had a rooted lollipop version with a working recovery. I tried the apps which confirm if the root works abd everything was great.
Tthe morning after, however the recovery possibility was gone. The phone was still rooted for everything, but for recvery mode.
I tried several apps, which I gave superuser access with SuperSu, but even from the apps the boot goes always just the NORMAL way without recovery.
To give it another try today I flashed that xz3 again, then rooted it with Kingo root, which in Kitkat firmware worked lalso super easy, the checked with other apps whihchconfirmed that the root works, but still no recovery possibility, no matter with which app..
I really need a specialist who can explain that to me, as I am going mad to think that someone else has total control over my phones.
How realistic is that some spyware does not allow the recovery as of course it knows that it would be eliminated then.
Please give me your thuoghts or knowledge. Everything helps. And if you know a method with which I can be sure that nothing is keft on the phone, I would appreciate.
Thanks and Regards
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Spyware cannot affect Recovery unless it is granted root permissions and is embedded on system.
Also do not use KingoRoot, a thread in the SG note 3 forums reported Spyware installed after using it, source. For now steer clear of that application until all claims have been proven false
At any rate, ( assuming you have Unlocked Bootloader ) just flash another kernel with recovery, do a full wipe including formating the system partition and restore your system via flashing a rom
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Revontheus said:
Spyware cannot affect Recovery unless it is granted root permissions and is embedded on system.
Also do not use KingoRoot, a thread in the SG note 3 forums reported Spyware installed after using it, source. For now steer clear of that application until all claims have been proven false
At any rate, ( assuming you have Unlocked Bootloader ) just flash another kernel with recovery, do a full wipe including formating the system partition and restore your system via flashing a rom
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i got that problem i cant hard reset my phone i forgott my posswords and the key combo dosent work and i have never rooted before, can you give me a step by step for dummie (me)
petterssonjohan said:
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i got that problem i cant hard reset my phone i forgott my posswords and the key combo dosent work and i have never rooted before, can you give me a step by step for dummie (me)
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If you can enter flash mode, flash the latest firmware and software for your device using flash tool.
What is flash mode? I can get the phone in a mode where the indicator lamp turns blue is it that?
get Flashtool @ https://xperiafirmware.com/flashtool/
it includes Xperiafirm so you can download a stock ROM for your device and build an .ftf file
when you have the ftf file, drag it into the main Flashtool window
follow prompts
How to Root Samsung Tab S2 T817T (Step-By-Step Guide)
Obligatory notices
This procedure is only for the Samsung Tab S2 SM-T817T
Performing any of the operations in this post risks bricking your device
Performing any of the operations in this post will irreversibly void your warranty
Performing any of the operations in this post will irreversibly trip Knox and make it unusable for Samsung Pay (and any other features which require Knox)
I am not using a SIM card with my device, so I have no idea how this procedure will impact that functionality. People on the XDA thread (forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/help/sm-t817t-root-t3206079) where I pieced together these instructions from suggested that the SIM card still works for mobile data. UPDATE: Later in this thread people have confirmed that mobile data DOES work after rooting. Yay!
Introduction
OK, so a brief story of how/why I was forced to figure this method out. I found a listing on eBay for the Samsung Tab S2 T810N, paid $300 for it and received it into my impatient hands. Without checking the specific version of the tab I push right into the rooting procedure I had thoroughly researched for the T810N. Suddenly my tablet is in a bootloop and I am panicking that it is ruined. In the recovery mode I see that I have the T817T. Anger towards the seller aside, I frantically research how to recover the T817T. There is virtually no documentation for this procedure, so I am forced to mix-and-match. After about 5 hours, the tablet is finally up, running, and rooted!
TL;DR - verify your model number before attempting root
Files
All the files can be found here (drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BxPb6XhrMsaoa01zdjVUVWMzQWs&usp=sharing). Let me explain what each file is:
T817TUVS2AOL1_T817TTMB2AOL1_TMB.zip (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaoeGpmbnRoeFA5MUU/view?usp=sharing) - This is an Android 5.1.1 image for Samsung Tab S2 T817T. You may not even need this, but just in case. If you use this, unzip the file to get the .md5 file!
SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.51.0.exe (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaoc09qNm41OFhKLWc/view?usp=sharing) - Necessary Windows drivers for Samsung devices. Install this!
Odin3_v3.10.6.zip (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaoLWtkek9UYWZGNGM/view?usp=sharing) - A flashing tool for Windows. Unzip these files!
twrp_2.8.7.1_LL_5.1.1_t810.tar (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaoN0N6V3JzX290aGc/view?usp=sharing) - This is a custom recovery tool for Android. Although designed for the T810 series, it does work on the T817T. Do not untar these files!
Tab_S2_t817T_boot.zip (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaob0hyME0zV2EtSnc/view?usp=sharing) - A custom bootloader for the T817T which is required to root. Do not unzip these files!
BETA-SuperSU-v2.52.zip (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaoNk9uWkxRZ0wwTE0/view?usp=sharing) - A newer version of SuperSu which works on the T817T. Do not unzip these files!
Preparation
Download all the files above. Install, unzip, and untar (or not) as instructed.
Settings -> About device - Verify that you have the SM-T817T
Settings -> About device - Verify that you are running Android 5.1.1
Backup all your files, contacts, apps, etc.
Verify that your device has at least 80% charge
Rooting Procedure
(OPTIONAL) Flash Android 5.1.1 image. This step is not necessarily required. If you are running Android 5.1.1, then you should be fine. However, this is what I had to do, since I got into a bootloop by not checking my version number first (yes, stupid me). Further, if you have any errors or issues below you absolutely will need to perform this step to recover and restart the rooting procedure. Anyway:
Turn off your tablet
Boot into 'download mode' by holding POWER + VOLUME DOWN + HOME. Verify by pressing VOLUME UP
Run program Odin3 v3.10.7.exe
Plug your device to the computer with a USB cable
Verify that Odin message window states "<ID:#/###> Added!!"
Click the "AP" button in Odin and select T817TUVS2AOL1_T817TTMB2AOL1_T817TUVS2AOL1_HOME.tar.md5 file
Press "Start" button and wait for Green "PASS" message to appear. This will take a long time since this is a large file
Your device will automatically reboot
Perform basic setup procedures on Android so that you can access the Settings menu
From this point onward your must perform every step in the exact order as stated. Not doing so seriously risks putting your device into a bootloop or bricking it. You should be able to recover from that, but still...
Enable developer options:
Settings -> About device - click on "Build number" like 10 times until "Developer options" are enabled and button is added to Settings menu
Settings -> Developer options - enable:
Developer options - ON
OEM unlock - ON
USB debugging - ON
Flash TWRP recovery software:
Turn off your tablet
Boot into 'download mode' by holding POWER + VOLUME DOWN + HOME. Verify by pressing VOLUME UP
Run program Odin3 v3.10.7.exe
Plug your device to the computer with a USB cable
Verify that Odin message window states "<ID:#/###> Added!!"
Click the "AP" button in Odin and select twrp_2.8.7.1_LL_5.1.1_t810.tar (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaoN0N6V3JzX290aGc/view?usp=sharing) file
Press "Start" button and wait for Green "PASS" message to appear
Your device will automatically reboot, verify that the tablet boots properly
Copy bootloader and SuperSu to tablet:
With your tablet on, attach it to your computer with a USB cable
Navigate to the root directory of the tablet storage
Copy Tab_S2_t817T_boot.zip (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaob0hyME0zV2EtSnc/view?usp=sharing) and BETA-SuperSU-v2.52.zip (drive.google.com/file/d/0BxPb6XhrMsaoNk9uWkxRZ0wwTE0/view?usp=sharing) files to the root directory
Detach tablet from your computer
Flash custom bootloader with TWRP:
Turn off your tablet
Boot into 'recovery mode' by holding POWER + VOLUME UP + HOME
Select "Install"
Select Tab_S2_t817T_boot.zip and click "Install"
Verify install with slider
STOP HERE!!! READ THE NEXT STEPS CAREFULLY!!!
TWRP will now offer to install SuperSu for you. DON'T DO IT!! Doing this will cause your tablet to bootloop because it is not the right version of SuperSu
Decline the SuperSu installation and restart your tablet
Verify that the tablet boots properly
REPEAT "Flash TWRP recovery software:" instructions. This is a necessary step. Without it your tablet will go into a bootloop and you will need to start the root procedure over. Weird, I know. Just do it.
Flash SuperSu with TWRP:
Turn off your tablet
Boot into 'recovery mode' by holding POWER + VOLUME UP + HOME
Select "Install"
Select BETA-SuperSU-v2.52.zip and click "Install"
Verify install with slider
Reboot the tablet
DONE! Assuming your tablet boots properly your should now be rooted and see the SuperSu app installed on your tablet.
Recovery
If you need to recover from some error you will need to start over completely. Use the Android 5.1.1 image file T817TUVS2AOL1_T817TTMB2AOL1_TMB.zip (same as above) to perform this. You can also use this Android image to restore the device to an unrooted version. This will not restore your warranty or Knox.
Extras
To get rid of the pesky KNOX security notification which will persist, use a program like ROM Toolbox Lite (play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox&hl=en). In the App Manager select the following apps and 'freeze' them:
SecurityLogAgent 4.1.4 (this one is critical to freeze!)
KNOX 2.3.0
KNOX 2.3.1
KNOX II 2.3.0
KNOX SetupWizardClient 2.3.0
KnoxFolderContainer 2.4.0
To get rid of the "No SIM card inserted" notification (if you aren't using a SIM card) use the build.Prop Editor in ROM Toolbox Lite. Add the following entry:
Property Name: ro.config.donot_nosim
Property Value: 1
Conclusions
I put this guide together for people who are having trouble finding a simple and easy-to-follow guide for rooting the T817T. Hopefully this can save you a number of frustrating and worrisome hours (not that rooting your Android device is ever a calm undertaking).
Please let me know if there are any errors in the procedure or if you have any suggestions regarding the steps or presentation of the material. Enjoy being a super-user!
Original content: blog.mchristian.co/blogs/post/How-to-Root-Samsung-Tab-S2-T817T/
phduhblog said:
Long time user, first time poster.
First off, let me say, THANK YOU XDA! You guys have been a crazy valuable resource over the years.
However, with regard to the T817T, the documentation is lacking severely. I have created a comprehensive step by step guide to rooting the T817T. Unfortunately, as a first time poster, I cannot post links or anything like that so...if somebody could fix that I would appreciate it. I spent a long time formatting the posting and adding file download links with the XDA formatter so that it wouldn't look like I was link whoring to my blog, just to be told to **** off... . Seeing as that's not possible, here is the url to my blog with the rooting instructions:
blog.mchristian.co/blogs/post/How-to-Root-Samsung-Tab-S2-T817T
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http://blog.mchristian.co/blogs/post/How-to-Root-Samsung-Tab-S2-T817T
Thanks my friend
Edit: Completely professional and well done how to.. written just the way I like it, fantastic!! I think you should just edit your first post and paste all this in here on XDA... and ill be happy to carry your url link for you.
Complete text of the GUIDE
Edited and posted it above. Good luck with the rooting. Thanks!
An excellent guide. I'd spent the last few hours reading post after post gathering the correct information for the T817T specifically. I had come to the same basic conclusion as your guide states but its great to have some confirmation! I have a few differences in my install process than you did though. I did things in this order:
Enable developer options:
Copy bootloader and SuperSu to tablet:
THEN
Flash TWRP recovery software:
and between 6 and 7
Uncheck AutoReboot in the Options tab
7. Press "Start" button and wait for Green "PASS" message to appear
8. Use Power+VolumeDown+Home to reboot from bootloader and AS SOON as the screen goes black slide your finger from VolumeDown to VolumeUp
This should boot you into TWRP
Flash custom bootloader with TWRP:
after 4:
press "add another zip" and select the SuperSU zip as well.
5. Verify install with slider
6. Reboot
Done
By booting directly into TWRP the stock recovery doesn't have a chance to overwrite it. It won't need to be flashed a second time. You can also flash the kernel (...boot.zip) and SuperSU zip in the same pass. Saves a couple steps.
Either way I can confirm this works and all of the files are correct!
Thanks again for organizing all of this and making this great guide!
patrioticparadox said:
An excellent guide. I'd spent the last few hours reading post after post gathering the correct information for the T817T specifically. I had come to the same basic conclusion as your guide states but its great to have some confirmation! I have a few differences in my install process than you did though. I did things in this order:
Enable developer options:
Copy bootloader and SuperSu to tablet:
THEN
Flash TWRP recovery software:
and between 6 and 7
Uncheck AutoReboot in the Options tab
7. Press "Start" button and wait for Green "PASS" message to appear
8. Use Power+VolumeDown+Home to reboot from bootloader and AS SOON as the screen goes black slide your finger from VolumeDown to VolumeUp
This should boot you into TWRP
Flash custom bootloader with TWRP:
after 4:
press "add another zip" and select the SuperSU zip as well.
5. Verify install with slider
6. Reboot
Done
By booting directly into TWRP the stock recovery doesn't have a chance to overwrite it. It won't need to be flashed a second time. You can also flash the kernel (...boot.zip) and SuperSU zip in the same pass. Saves a couple steps.
Either way I can confirm this works and all of the files are correct!
Thanks again for organizing all of this and making this great guide!
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I'm glad you have figured out another way! This is turning into what a proper thread on rooting should look like
I had actually tried the non-auto-reboot from Odin method too, but couldn't time the change to VOLUME UP correctly. After a couple times I just gave up and tried things the long way around. Never thought to flash the zip files in the same TWRP session though. I generally like doing things the long way around and getting confirmation that things still work after each and every step. Whatever works though!
Thanks for the reply
phduhblog said:
I'm glad you have figured out another way! This is turning into what a proper thread on rooting should look like
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Indeed it is.
Are your volume buttons functioning properly after this? Just noticed yesterday mine aren't adjusting the volume.
patrioticparadox said:
Indeed it is.
Are your volume buttons functioning properly after this? Just noticed yesterday mine aren't adjusting the volume.
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Hmmm, odd. Sorry to hear that. Yes, mine work just fine.
Turns out my volume buttons are fuctioning just fine. I think I just pressed it wrong and didn't have a minute to double check it at the time.
patrioticparadox said:
Turns out my volume buttons are fuctioning just fine. I think I just pressed it wrong and didn't have a minute to double check it at the time.
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Whew! I'm glad to hear that. Now people can root their T817T without concern!
Yep! Been using this for two weeks now and no problems!
Can anyone confirm that the mobile internet still work when you have a SIM card in? Thanks.
phduhblog said:
Can anyone confirm that the mobile internet still work when you have a SIM card in? Thanks.
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SIM does not work-- just restored back to stock.. going to wait a little bit before re-rooting.
androidcues said:
SIM does not work-- just restored back to stock.. going to wait a little bit before re-rooting.
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Hmmm. Well that's good to know at least. Thanks for the update!
Also I'm glad you were able to revert to stock and get it working.
Yeah... Ive fully unrooted and gone back to samsung for a bit.. wont be long because I automatically gravitate back to CM. hehe.
vibration doesnt work on CM... that was a big thing because i rely on tactile vibration for notifications.... (i am deaf so.. the noisy parts are useless ?)
but anyway... taking a moment to thank you again for your writeup...i really needed that...soon after i read your blog i was rooted and rocking!
But Samsung sucks bro... i cant stand all these ****ty apps on my tablet so maybe I'll come back sooner.
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androidcues said:
Yeah... Ive fully unrooted and gone back to samsung for a bit.. wont be long because I automatically gravitate back to CM. hehe.
vibration doesnt work on CM... that was a big thing because i rely on tactile vibration for notifications.... (i am deaf so.. the noisy parts are useless )
but anyway... taking a moment to thank you again for your writeup...i really needed that...soon after i read your blog i was rooted and rocking!
But Samsung sucks bro... i cant stand all these ****ty apps on my tablet so maybe I'll come back sooner.
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Yep, I can definitely see why vibration notifications would be important for you!
As much as I dislike bloatware, from any company, Samsung just makes the most powerful tablets/phones. My best solution is to root and disable all the bloatware.
I'm glad the guide was well received and it seems to work for people.
My mobile data and SIM functions all work fine. Not sure why yours didn't
patrioticparadox said:
My mobile data and SIM functions all work fine. Not sure why yours didn't
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Awesome! That is weird it didn't work for the other guy. Did you flash the provided Android version first or just go straight into the rooting? Thanks for the update!
phduhblog said:
Awesome! That is weird it didn't work for the other guy. Did you flash the provided Android version first or just go straight into the rooting? Thanks for the update!
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Sorry for the late reply. I Odined the latest firmware to reset everything to a stock base before then flashing as your steps suggest (with the noted exceptions from my first post). My mobile data has worked flawlessly and I have had zero SIM related issues. In fact, I have had no issues what-so-ever. (I did think I had an issue with my volume rocker not working but that was user error. I have my tablet in a case of sorts and was not pressing hard enough). @phduhblog and @androidcues are you both still experiencing mobile data and SIM issues as of now?
patrioticparadox said:
Sorry for the late reply. I Odined the latest firmware to reset everything to a stock base before then flashing as your steps suggest (with the noted exceptions from my first post). My mobile data has worked flawlessly and I have had zero SIM related issues. In fact, I have had no issues what-so-ever. (I did think I had an issue with my volume rocker not working but that was user error. I have my tablet in a case of sorts and was not pressing hard enough). @phduhblog and @androidcues are you both still experiencing mobile data and SIM issues as of now?
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Wording changed! Thanks for the update.
One question pls. I have the T817V tab 9.7 w/OEM bootloader option button. Is any of this available to use for my tab? TWRP recovery maybe? Any files? Any reply is appreciated. Novice seeking knowledge. Thank you so much.