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[Q] How can i gain root access again?!

Hello every one,
I've bought my HTC One week ago, and I've rooted it successfully with TWRP.
I' had a mod .apk game on it and i've tried to remove its license verification with Lucky Patcher. But after that my phone restarted itself without any reason. I thought it was once but it wasn't, it was keep restarting after about 20 seconds at every start up!
So I've entered recovery and removed Lucky Patcher and that app and its folder in obb folder, I'm not sure if i had deleted something else, i've also done "fixing" option that can be found on TWRP menu. then I rebooted My phone.
Now SU(superuser) icon is vanished from my phone and root checker says my device does not have proper root access. I've done the rooting process couple of time again but things are the same and seems like i've lost my root access.
Please let me know what should i do to gain root access again.
My current software info is: Android 4.4.2, Sense 6 and S-ON
Thanks

John22 said:
Hello every one,
I've bought my HTC One week ago, and I've rooted it successfully with TWRP.
I' had a mod .apk game on it and i've tried to remove its license verification with Lucky Patcher. But after that my phone restarted itself without any reason. I thought it was once but it wasn't, it was keep restarting after about 20 seconds at every start up!
So I've entered recovery and removed Lucky Patcher and that app and its folder in obb folder, I'm not sure if i had deleted something else, i've also done "fixing" option that can be found on TWRP menu. then I rebooted My phone.
Now SU(superuser) icon is vanished from my phone and root checker says my device does not have proper root access. I've done the rooting process couple of time again but things are the same and seems like i've lost my root access.
Please let me know what should i do to gain root access again.
My current software info is: Android 4.4.2, Sense 6 and S-ON
Thanks
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Don't know weither you are using SuperSU or SuperUser. I would download the latest update to them and follow their instructions. You might also want to wipe cache and data before you boot.

John22 said:
I' had a mod .apk game on it and i've tried to remove its license verification with Lucky Patcher. But after that my phone restarted itself without any reason. I thought it was once but it wasn't, it was keep restarting after about 20 seconds at every start up!
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please follow forum rules:
6. Do not post warez.
If a piece of software requires you to pay to use it, then pay for it. We do not accept warez and nor do we permit any member to request, promote or describe ways in which warez, cracks, serial codes or other means of avoiding payment, can be obtained. This is a site of developers, i.e. the sort of people who create such software. When you cheat a software developer, you cheat us as a community.
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You have an issue with your phone because you have tried to steal some dev software (a game) and now you are asking help on a dev forum....

majmoz said:
Don't know weither you are using SuperSU or SuperUser. I would download the latest update to them and follow their instructions. You might also want to wipe cache and data before you boot.
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I've download the latest SuperSU in Play Store and installed it and.. well, root checker says my device "has root access" again. That was wierd somehow.. But anyway, Thanks for your link, my problem SOLVED now.
alray said:
You have an issue with your phone because you have tried to steal some dev software (a game) and now you are asking help on a dev forum....
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Are you for real?!!
You mean you and other fellas have never done such a thing before and I'm the bad guy now?! That was HILARIOUS!
FYI I'm not living in America and where i live, its almost impossible for me to pay for such a DEV SOFTWARE! You just don't judge people like that bro.

John22 said:
Are you for real?!!
You mean you and other fellas have never done such a thing before and I'm the bad guy now?! That was HILARIOUS!
FYI I'm not living in America and where i live, its almost impossible for me to pay for such a DEV SOFTWARE! You just don't judge people like that bro.
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Same forum rules apply for everyone mate from america or not. I'm not trying to judge you or offend you at all, but XDA is a community of developers. You have admitted that you are trying to bypass license verification from an app that probably require a paid license. Developers need remuneration so they can continue to develop software.By bypassing the license verification and avoiding payment of app, you do not help the developer community, so why the developer community should help you back
think about it
anyway glad to see you have solved your issue :good:

HTC Desire 626s (T-Mobile/Walmart Family Mobile) Android Version-5.1

HTC Desire 626s (T-Mobile/Walmart Family Mobile) Android Version-5.1 HTC Sense Version-7.0 Software Number-1.23.531.3
Successfully rooted via KingRoot mobile app following unlocking the bootloader via PC @ HTCdev.com/bootloader.
Thank you to all who put time and effort into the rooting of this phone. This is only the second phone I have successfully been able to achieve root on.
First I followed the instructions written here. http://forum.xda-developers.com//de...detailed-step-step-root-t3217505/post63128990 and after about 4 hours of downloading and installing I was only able to achieve the bootloader to become unlocked. When attempting the next step to boot the phone into the CWM Recovery no matter what I tried I just could not get it to compete with success and move on to flash a custom ROM. Not to blame jtrosky, I just could not figure out his directions. I (A N00b) easily became confused at this point and after trying over and over for a couple hours I just gave up.
So after a couple of days without any success I decide I'm going to do some more research on it to see if I could find another guide that is more clear to someone who has my level of knowledge and understanding on the necessary steps needed to achieve root via jtrosky's aforementioned method. I did my search on XDA and I came across this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461 I I have seen many advertisements for a couple different simple rooting applications in the past, just download and install then viola! But I have never attempted to use any of these apps because I was skeptical of them actually doing what it claims. Usually every phone I owned and was interested in rooting was never listed as one of the phones that could be rooted with any of the apps. Though the HTC Desire 626s is not listed as one of the phones that the KingRoot app can be used to achieve root, I felt confident in giving it a chance after reading the thread and many of the replies and comments.
Here's the procedure that successfully worked for me:
1. I unlocked the bootloader by accessing and turning on Developer Options. Then checking the option to allow USB Debugging and checking the option OEM Unlocking to allow the bootloader to be unlocked, then following the directions given at http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader. Which must be done on the PC.
2. With the bootloader unlocked, straight from the phone itself I went to http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461 and then to http://www.kingroot.net/wap where I clicked the Download button at the bottom of the page. This downloaded the KingRoot apk Version 4.80. Along with KingRoot, I also downloaded (this is optional) the Purify app offered. After installing the KingRoot apk It began to run, gathering information about my device, after completing it gave me the best option available to root the device. I however went against the apps recommendation to download the PC version of KingRoot and proceed that way. Instead I went ahead and attempted to root via the app. Viola! To my surprise it worked! 100% complete!
Now from this point, because KingRoot does not load any custom ROMs, you can get jrummys ROM toolbox, BusyBox, and many other applications that can work now that you have a rooted phone to alter the ROM and many other system tweaks.
Again thank you to all who have put in time and effort into the rooting of this phone also thank you to the developer of KingRoot for creating an easy option for numerous devices to achieve

Just found this post, and I wanted to bump it as it does in fact work!

Question's Regarding 5.3.2

So every post seems to address only 5.3.1. I can't find a SINGLE thing about rooting the 2015 5th gen Fire that runs 5.3.2. Am I the only person not able to find answers? King Root cant unlock, I can't figure out a solution and I can't stand the interface.
Purchased this for my son and he won't even use it. And He's 5. If I can't load CM or another custom rom soon I'm gonna smash it. At least I will feel better afterwards! I HATE that companies do this. Please help!

you can downgrade and then you can root

Ubuntu_noobi said:
So every post seems to address only 5.3.1. I can't find a SINGLE thing about rooting the 2015 5th gen Fire that runs 5.3.2. Am I the only person not able to find answers? King Root cant unlock, I can't figure out a solution and I can't stand the interface.
Purchased this for my son and he won't even use it. And He's 5. If I can't load CM or another custom rom soon I'm gonna smash it. At least I will feel better afterwards! I HATE that companies do this. Please help!
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Fair bit of info on 5.3.2; sorry you couldn't find it. As for rooting simply roll back to 5.3.1 and then use the SuperTool to root (do not use Kingroot directly). See forum index in General thread for additional detail.

Davey126 said:
Fair bit of info on 5.3.2; sorry you couldn't find it. As for rooting simply roll back to 5.3.1 and then use the SuperTool to root (do not use Kingroot directly). See forum index in General thread for additional detail.
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I've tried moving the factory update after downloading it to the DCIM, when trying to update, it states that you can't update because it's an older version of the os. Is it required to side load?

Ubuntu_noobi said:
I've tried moving the factory update after downloading it to the DCIM, when trying to update, it states that you can't update because it's an older version of the os.
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Wrong procedure. See forum index for details, in particular the first two posts in this thread.
Ubuntu_noobi said:
Is it required to side load?
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Yes.

So glad I found this post. Researching the same thing. Trying it out now
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yungskeeme01 said:
So glad I found this post. Researching the same thing. Trying it out now
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Any new info to share? I still haven't been able to figure it out

Ubuntu_noobi said:
Any new info to share? I still haven't been able to figure it out
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What exactly are you trying to "figure out"? Responded a few days ago with downgrade/rollback links which includes a step-by-step video.

Ubuntu_noobi said:
Any new info to share? I still haven't been able to figure it out
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I downgraded to 5.3.1. Rooted the fire and am now running CM 12.1. Very smooth!. Took me a awhile to get since I have a Mac but got it working. Used Rootjunky's YouTube video on how to restore. That's how I downgraded. Then used his Supertool for Mac and rooted. I then installed Flashfire and put CM12 on the tablet.
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Ubuntu_noobi said:
Any new info to share? I still haven't been able to figure it out
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Davey126 already answered it here.
Davey126 said:
Fair bit of info on 5.3.2; sorry you couldn't find it. As for rooting simply roll back to 5.3.1 and then use the SuperTool to root (do not use Kingroot directly). See forum index in General thread for additional detail.
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I also bought the Fire a few days ago and I dealt with 5.3.2 by first using "adb sideload" to go to 5.3.1 and then rooting it.
I had problems with rooting via the SuperTool, as it used an old KingRoot version and after several rooting attempts when it finally succeeded, the SuperTool had problems removing KingRoot and replacing it with SuperSu (this error made it lose root somehow). Same problem occurred when I used the SuperTool but with the newest KingRoot, so instead of using the SuperTool I used newest KingRoot directly and decided not to replace it with SuperSu.
All is fine now, lockscreen ads are gone, AdAway is installed and OTA updates blocked.

amerkiller1995 said:
I used KingRoot directly and decided not to replace it with SuperSu.
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FYI - recognize KingRoot is a shady tool whose authors have uncertain motivations. Even after rooting it continues to send/receive information without apparent reason. One has to question any app that is offered for free and aggressively resists being uninstalled. Given the unknowns I would reconsider the decision to retain KingRoot/KingUser.

amerkiller1995 said:
Davey126 already answered it here.
I also bought the Fire a few days ago and I dealt with 5.3.2 by first using "adb sideload" to go to 5.3.1 and then rooting it.
I had problems with rooting via the SuperTool, as it used an old KingRoot version and after several rooting attempts when it finally succeeded, the SuperTool had problems removing KingRoot and replacing it with SuperSu (this error made it lose root somehow). Same problem occurred when I used the SuperTool but with the newest KingRoot, so instead of using the SuperTool I used newest KingRoot directly and decided not to replace it with SuperSu.
All is fine now, lockscreen ads are gone, AdAway is installed and OTA updates blocked.
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I had the issue with King Root as well. What I did was download a newer version and replaced in the SuperTool folder
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Davey126 said:
FYI - recognize KingRoot is a shady tool whose authors have uncertain motivations. Even after rooting it continues to send/receive information without apparent reason. One has to question any app that is offered for free and aggressively resists being uninstalled. Given the unknowns I would reconsider the decision to retain KingRoot/KingUser.
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Yes, it certainly gives that vibe. However my Fire is just a portable anime player, it's offline and there's nothing on it except anime, so I'll let it be.
BTW KingRoot flagged AdAway as a "risk"
yungskeeme01 said:
I had the issue with King Root as well. What I did was download a newer version and replaced in the SuperTool folder
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I've done that, it's in the post you quoted. Still, in the replacing step, the SuperTool deletes KingRoot, but then fails to put SuperSu in its place, it prints some errors to the console like ERR_WRITE or something.

amerkiller1995 said:
Yes, it certainly gives that vibe. However my Fire is just a portable anime player, it's offline and there's nothing on it except anime, so I'll let it be.
BTW KingRoot flagged AdAway as a "risk"
I've done that, it's in the post you quoted. Still, in the replacing step, the SuperTool deletes KingRoot, but then fails to put SuperSu in its place, it prints some errors to the console like ERR_WRITE or something.
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Sorry if I misread it. I used the version included and KingRoot so I replaced it in Supertool and re-rooted using SuperTool and it removed it no issues. Whatever though, it got rooted one way or another!
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Awesome I will try again tonight

Solved!!! Finally!!!
Ubuntu_noobi said:
So every post seems to address only 5.3.1. I can't find a SINGLE thing about rooting the 2015 5th gen Fire that runs 5.3.2. Am I the only person not able to find answers? King Root cant unlock, I can't figure out a solution and I can't stand the interface.
Purchased this for my son and he won't even use it. And He's 5. If I can't load CM or another custom rom soon I'm gonna smash it. At least I will feel better afterwards! I HATE that companies do this. Please help!
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TL;DR: THERE IS NO "One click" OPTION THAT WORKS. I DOWNLOADED ALL OF THEM. IVE TRIED EVERY DAMN ONE OF THEM. STOP SEARCHING. You MUST side load the system with the code necessary to make it capable to root. Downgrading to 5.3.1 was the secret, instead of trying to root on 5.3.2. I made a glossary of the confusing terminology, made a step by step walk through for noobs
SO, having felt encouraged by the response by people on this forum, last night I decided it was worth another try.
I finally figured out what I was missing. IF YOU CURRENTLY HAVE FIREOS VERSION 5.3.1, YOU MUST ROLL IT BACK THRU SIDE LOADING see here: SIDELOAD TUTORIAL
I tried to load straight onto the system disk and caused all kinds of problems. Once I followed that step by step, which TBH, was a lot of pausing and rewinding. I am not familiar with many terms so I made this...
Android Common Terms:
Boot: A sequence of commands written into the underlying software that tells the device what order to operate in
Bootloader: See Previous (this is the sequence I referenced previously)
Locked Bootloader: Think of trying to edit a PDF you did not create... Exactly.
ADB Fastboot: THIS IS A PROGRAM... NOT A FUNCTION. I still get this confused, thinking that it is a quicker version of the boot sequence... IT IS NOT. ADB Fastboot is a program that gives access to the base software code making it reachable to use certain sections of to "edit the PDF".
Custom Recovery: It is the new version of Windows 10 you were updating to when your crappy laptop you JUST bought came with Windows 8.1. Essentially.
Root: Remember the PDF? Well, if you work somewhere that has Adobe Reader, and you see the window on the right pop up with the ability to login to Adobe Online or whatever? Well, rooting is having login credentials to ACTUALLY edit that damn PDF.
Flash: Download from the internet, and install on your hard drive, or SD Card. It actually means you erase whatever is there completely first, then install. It's two steps, which is why they don't just call it installing... I think.
Partition: Have you ever worked in an office with cubicles? Exactly. A partition is a wall that you put up to segregate files, or programs, or whatever.
SuperTool: Based in your computer. RootJunky Went through and basically made one tool that has everything you need for rooting. PROBLEM IS THAT HE TELLS YOU TO DOWNLOAD ADB FASTBOOT AND DRIVERS AND A BUNCH OF STUFF, then says, or you can just download the SuperTool, which means, I now HAVE TWO OF ALL OF IT, and then I spend the next three hours trying to figure out if its the "custom rom that I sideload into the TWRP, or if the Flashed version of the bootloader gets added to the recovery image, but not before the drivers are flashed into the fastboot."
While this doesn't cover a lot, I hope that people in this community understand what it is like for someone unversed in the lingo to grasp exactly what is going on. I don't think we should speak like idiots and elementary students, but I also think we lose a ton of people that may have something to offer one day because they got frustrated with the terminology and gave up. Luckily, I stuck it out and gave it one last chance and I got it.
So, once I downgraded from 5.3.2 to 5.3.1, I went about trying to root the device, which was also a little confusing.
Step 1: Downgrade if you have 5.3.2 to 5.3.1
Step 2: Enable ADB and Debug in the Settings
Step 3: Hold down the Power and Volume Down button, release the power button once the device starts to reboot and a menu will popup
Step 4: Use the volume keys to access the first selection. This is how you access the "sideloading".
Step 5: Open the SuperTool, click on the batch file which should say Auto... because calling it SuperTool would be confusing
Step 6: follow the super easy instructions. Honestly.
It will walk you through the process and get you to the part about Kingroot and FlashFire and eventually root the device.
I honestly hope this helps someone. God knows it would have saved me from spending approximately 30 hours trying to figure this out.

Problem With Updating SuperSu Binary

I'm brand new to rooting android devices, however so far I have technically successfully rooted my Galaxy S7 Qualcomm (AT&T). However when I open the SuperSu app it says I have to update SuperSu binary and I can do that normally or by using a custom recovery. However since I rooted a Qualcomm device I don't have a Custom Recovery. But when I select normal it loads for a minute then tells me that it wants to disable knox to make SuperSu run smoother. But when I select accept it says it cannot do it and exits out of everything. Thanks for any help you can provide!!

CrazyMexican41 said:
I'm brand new to rooting android devices, however so far I have technically successfully rooted my Galaxy S7 Qualcomm (AT&T). However when I open the SuperSu app it says I have to update SuperSu binary and I can do that normally or by using a custom recovery. However since I rooted a Qualcomm device I don't have a Custom Recovery. But when I select normal it loads for a minute then tells me that it wants to disable knox to make SuperSu run smoother. But when I select accept it says it cannot do it and exits out of everything. Thanks for any help you can provide!!
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It looks like you didn't achieve proper root. Meaning, your root may not have completed fully and Knox is preventing SuperSU from installing the Superuser Binaries.
This is a common thing for those who are new with achieving root.
I'm not sure how to provide additional guidance without what you did for rooting the device.
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Ibuprophen said:
It looks like you didn't achieve proper root. Meaning, your root may not have completed fully and Knox is preventing SuperSU from installing the Superuser Binaries.
This is a common thing for those who are new with achieving root.
I'm not sure how to provide additional guidance without what you did for rooting the device.
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Thanks for the reply, I followed directions on the following website galaxys7root.com/galaxy-s7-s7-edge-root/how-to-root-t-mobile-galaxy-s7-or-s7-edge-on--7-0-nougat
However I know these directions were for the T-Mobile Version but I was under the impression that its still a qualcomm chipset so I figured it would work pretty much the same. However I also combined these instructions...... galaxys7root.com/galaxy-s7-s7-edge-root/how-to-root-qualcomm-galaxy-s7s7-edge-attt-mobilesprintverizon
.......with the ones from the first website, as this article was not completed. I did however realize I had to use the modified Odin which is the only change I made to the first websites instructions
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root

Hi,
How do I just root my OnePlus 3T? I want to keep everything the same but just be able to have root to install adblock.
Model - A3000
Oxygen - 4.0.3
Android - 7.0

Rob94 said:
Hi,
How do I just root my OnePlus 3T? I want to keep everything the same but just be able to have root to install adblock.
Model - A3000
Oxygen - 4.0.3
Android - 7.0
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Unlock your boot loader, flash twrp and install supersu to root. or you can also try dns66 to block ads, it works without root.
https://fossdroid.com/a/dns66.html

bonham1988 said:
Unlock your boot loader, flash twrp and install supersu to root. or you can also try dns66 to block ads, it works without root.
https://fossdroid.com/a/dns66.html
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I'm new to android, switched from ios. I'm not familiar with the terms, how would you do these? "Unlock your boot loader, flash twrp and install supersu to root."

Rob94 said:
I'm new to android, switched from ios. I'm not familiar with the terms, how would you do these? "Unlock your boot loader, flash twrp and install supersu to root."
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here a guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/guide-how-to-root-oneplus-3t-unlock-t3544391
but if you just want Adblock, I'd suggest you try dns66 instead of root.

bonham1988 said:
here a guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/guide-how-to-root-oneplus-3t-unlock-t3544391
but if you just want Adblock, I'd suggest you try dns66 instead of root.
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I installed the adb program but where are the files? I'm stuck on this step 2:30 in the video.

Rob94 said:
I installed the adb program but where are the files? I'm stuck on this step 2:30 in the video.
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What files?
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What files?
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I got past that part but now im stuck. I'm trying to install supersu but my computer isn't finding the oneplus 3t in my computer so I can't drag supersu to my phone to install it.
Part 8:47
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwd31NU7VC0&feature=youtu.be

Everytime I plug in my phone I see this in device manager. Even though I install the ADB.
site to upload photos

I got it to work, just had to manually install MTP driver.

Could you help me find a guide for adblock install and in-app purchases?

Rob94 said:
Could you help me find a guide for adblock install and in-app purchases?
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Google "AdAway XDA". The first result is the thread for the AdAway app.
And what do you mean in-app purchases? You install an app from the Play Store, tap the in-app button, add your gift card and/or credit/debit card (if required), buy.
If you're talking about circumvention, you are NOT going to get help here, AT ALL. This is not one of those places for that mess.

Rob94 said:
Could you help me find a guide for adblock install and in-app purchases?
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Ad block you don't need any guide. Just install the apk from f-droid. When you'll open the app it will prompt you to grant root access. Just click yes and you have to enable adblock from the app.
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Rob94 said:
I'm new to android, switched from ios. I'm not familiar with the terms, how would you do these? "Unlock your boot loader, flash twrp and install supersu to root."
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I know you are new here, and here is some friendly advice:
1) Search before you post! Most of the info you want, and probably ever want, is already on XDA. It's probably been asked and answered before, probably numerous times. There are a number of guides posted for basic things, like how to root. Just using the search function, or for that matter just browsing through the thread titles will often yield a lot of the info you are looking for. Also, there are resource threads like the Index at the top of the 3T "Guides, News & Discussion" section, which organizes a lot of the useful threads and other resources (with links). Be sure to take advantage of these threads "sticky" to the top of each section.
Only after you have done your due diligence, and can't find what you're looking for, should you make a new thread. If every person who was wondering "how to root" made a new thread asking that, this whole website would quickly become a cluttered, useless mess. The folks here are happy to provide help and try to answer your questions, but only after you've taken at least a little time to try to find the answer yourself.
2) You need to slow down and do some learning and reading. This is something you should have done before starting to do any of the steps toward root. Halfway down the phone modding rabbit hole is not the time to be asking questions like "how do I put the SuperSU zip on the phone".
I've been around here a long time, and modded/rooted a lot of devices. Even so, every time I get a new device, I spend at least an hour or two reading about the root methods (plus possible pitfalls, issues, etc.) for that specific device (as every one has it's own peculiarities and nuances). I simply can't fathom jumping into the root/mod process without this minimum due diligence.
3) Make sure you understand the meaning and implications of an unlocked bootloader, root, etc. There are benefits, and there are also risks. When someone comes on here asking the questions you are asking, what often comes to mind is that a person with that lack of knowledge has no business having root. This isn't to be mean, it's just a fact (at least as I see it).
Side note: I'm not a fan of YouTube guides. They have a place, in conjunction with (but not a replacement for) proper reading and understanding. Just following one of those videos, without doing any other learning, is going to get you in trouble. You'll only know enough to get yourself into a jam (which is inevitable if you play with these devices), without a clue of how to get out. Know (at a minimum) how to recover or get back to stock. Case in point, the linked video skipped what is to me, a critical step. You should always make a TWRP backup before flashing any mods like root or custom ROM. It's not technically a "requirement" but to me, its a must. This gives you an easy way out, if anything goes wrong (and it eventually will). Sure, there are other ways to recover. But the simple step of making a TWRP backup is one way, that doesn't require any additional downloads, tools, etc. It's simply a no-brainer to me, to do this.