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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/

OJ7 root.

After reading dozens of threads I'm at a loss.
1. Can I root?
2. If I root, is my phone still going to work? Or will it become the latest victim of my Beowolf.

Odin twrp then install unikernel inside twrp. Will trip Knox so Samsung pay won't work anymore.

tyrone1 said:
Odin twrp then install unikernel inside twrp. Will trip Knox so Samsung pay won't work anymore.
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Ok thanks. Not concerned with Sam pay. Citibank and Wells aren't supported.

It works with Citibank cards

stncldtex said:
After reading dozens of threads I'm at a loss.
1. Can I root?
2. If I root, is my phone still going to work? Or will it become the latest victim of my Beowolf.
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I finally found a routine and the right files needed to successfully acquire root, twrp, and custom ROM. Although, the only custom ROM Iv'e been able to boot and setup with all T-Mobile services intact and even the finger print security feature working, is the "OZOP_EDGE_v11_DOJ7.zip, thanks to stangdriver44".
Just remember you should back up the EFS and backup the phone using Samsung smart switch. If you need help, pm me. Id lay out the exact steps I took to get root originally and what it took to get out of a bricked phone, and finally to root and install a custom ROM.
I will type up what I did later today or tomorrow and post it in case anyone does the same thing to gets bootloops and bricks.
I have to attend to other chores now before I go back to work tomorrow, since I spent every evening for the last week and all day and night yesterday, trying to bring this phone out of brick.
chevy383surfing

tyrone1 said:
It works with Citibank cards
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Sorry Capital One not Citi.

stncldtex said:
After reading dozens of threads I'm at a loss.
1. Can I root?
2. If I root, is my phone still going to work? Or will it become the latest victim of my Beowolf.
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chainfire's systemless root BETA v2.61 works flawlessly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3

pm me.
Id like to know the steps you took to root your s6. pm me whenever possible. Thanks.
chevy383surfing said:
I finally found a routine and the right files needed to successfully acquire root, twrp, and custom ROM. Although, the only custom ROM Iv'e been able to boot and setup with all T-Mobile services intact and even the finger print security feature working, is the "OZOP_EDGE_v11_DOJ7.zip, thanks to stangdriver44".
Just remember you should back up the EFS and backup the phone using Samsung smart switch. If you need help, pm me. Id lay out the exact steps I took to get root originally and what it took to get out of a bricked phone, and finally to root and install a custom ROM.
I will type up what I did later today or tomorrow and post it in case anyone does the same thing to gets bootloops and bricks.
I have to attend to other chores now before I go back to work tomorrow, since I spent every evening for the last week and all day and night yesterday, trying to bring this phone out of brick.
chevy383surfing
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andrey1186 said:
Id like to know the steps you took to root your s6. pm me whenever possible. Thanks.
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I will get a write up of the steps. I'll pm you tomorrow afternoon. I planned to do it tonight, but I have a case of the Mondays!

muniz_ri said:
chainfire's systemless root BETA v2.61 works flawlessly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3
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How do you flash it?

stncldtex said:
How do you flash it?
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Install twrp on stock oj7 then flash supersu v2.61 in twrp. that's it.

muniz_ri said:
chainfire's systemless root BETA v2.61 works flawlessly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64161125&postcount=3
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Does this trip KNOX?

chip.hughes said:
Does this trip KNOX?
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of course

stncldtex said:
How do you flash it?
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You'd have to setup Cygwin software to make the zip an 'Odin flashable .tar.md5 type file', which I have not had time to play with, in order to flash supersu zip files onto the samsung phones.
I am working on a worksheet right now explaining what I had to do to install 5.1.1 firmware and root the phone. I am still looking back to remember exactly how I unlocked the bootloader. I did have to use an android terminal to map out the twrp recovery manual on the phone itself. I do know it would wise for anyone interested in this to backup the EFS before anything. I had to download a specific windows DOS software that does it in a couple seconds and stores it on your computer. It works for a number of other phones as well. Also need to download the newest Odin 3.10.7 software in order to work with 5.1.1 firmware without any problems. Also need to do a backup of whole phone with samsung smart switch "takes place of Kies software now". When I get home tonight I will get names and locations of everything and inform everyone. If you download the wrong DOJ7 software or firmware you'll mess up your device. It took me a week to find the right software downloads related to 5.1.1 in order to make everything work right. And I did everything within 15 minutes. Once I figured out the routine.
Once you update to 5.1.1 I know of no way to downgrade.
I do recommend going over to serio22's post -[Firmware][Bootloader & Modems][Odin] - G920T - DOJ7-
And download DOJ7 BL and DOJ7 modem and G920TUVU3DOJ7 (firmware). Download Chainfire's latest beta super su.

You can just flash unikernel to get root.
Possibly any of the other kernels too

stncldtex said:
After reading dozens of threads I'm at a loss.
1. Can I root?
2. If I root, is my phone still going to work? Or will it become the latest victim of my Beowolf.
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Yes you can root .. by flashing unikernel .. and phone will still be working ...

Tried flashing Uni through Odin with no luck. I get this in Odin.
Get PIT for mapping.
Write operation failed.
Any idea's?

stncldtex said:
Tried flashing Uni through Odin with no luck. I get this in Odin.
Get PIT for mapping.
Write operation failed.
Any idea's?
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I recommend you root with the latest Supersu beta v2.62-3 zip. It will patch the stock kernel which was designed for your specific build unlike the unikernel. Just flash via twrp.

muniz_ri said:
I recommend you root with the latest Supersu beta v2.62-3 zip. It will patch the stock kernel which was designed for your specific build unlike the unikernel. Just flash via twrp.
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TWRP gives off the same error.

stncldtex said:
TWRP gives off the same error.
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More accurately trying to Odin TWRP.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 5.1.1 - Rooting Help

Hi There,
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (Model SM-T710) and I'm trying to root it. I was able to get it done using KingoRoot via my PC but every time I restart my device, It tells me I need to re-root it.
The Kingo SuperUser app that installs after my device was rooting also is having trouble working with Titanium Pro.
Could someone point me in the direction of the most stable way to Root my device? I would even be willing to donate some funds for someone to walk me through.
My goal is to have Titanium Pro well with my rooted device.
Thanks in advance!

ThatGuySean said:
Hi There,
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 (Model SM-T710) and I'm trying to root it. I was able to get it done using KingoRoot via my PC but every time I restart my device, It tells me I need to re-root it.
The Kingo SuperUser app that installs after my device was rooting also is having trouble working with Titanium Pro.
Could someone point me in the direction of the most stable way to Root my device? I would even be willing to donate some funds for someone to walk me through.
My goal is to have Titanium Pro well with my rooted device.
Thanks in advance!
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Just look in the development section for twrp it's all done ready.

Thanks
ashyx said:
Just look in the development section for twrp it's all done ready.
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Some of it I just don't understand though. Can you send me a link to the post? I'm just not too familiar.
Thanks!

ThatGuySean said:
Some of it I just don't understand though. Can you send me a link to the post? I'm just not too familiar.
Thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3205686
Just follow the instructions given to install twrp.
If you need to know how to use odin, search on google there's tons of guides.
Once you have twrp installed flash the file below with twrp to gain root.
https://download.chainfire.eu/964/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-20160519174328.zip
Ensure you uninstall Kingroot and kingOroot root before hand.

blu advance 5.0 hd compatible?

Hey so do you think the blu advance 5.0 hd will be compatible with the work being done on the R1 hd? I would really like to jump on this hype train with my similar but slightly less powerful phone.
I am hoping that I will be able to install a custom rom like R1 users. I also want to root my phone to disable google services in the meantime.

xda123455 said:
Hey so do you think the blu advance 5.0 hd will be compatible with the work being done on the R1 hd? I would really like to jump on this hype train with my similar but slightly less powerful phone.
I am hoping that I will be able to install a custom rom like R1 users. I also want to root my phone to disable google services in the meantime.
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That phone is based on the 6580 SoC, the R1 uses a 6735. There is a site that lists some roms for blu products that may help, I don't know how reliable they are, I have never used them, but if you want to check it out...
http://www.blu-dev.com

kal250 said:
That phone is based on the 6580 SoC, the R1 uses a 6735. There is a site that lists some roms for blu products that may help, I don't know how reliable they are, I have never used them, but if you want to check it out...
http://www.blu-dev.com
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Thanks I checked out the site and it seems like there is no blue advance 5.0 roms and no forum activity =/

xda123455 said:
Thanks I checked out the site and it seems like there is no blue advance 5.0 roms and no forum activity =/
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If your wanting to root it, I'm hearing Kingroot is working, never used it though, so I can't say if it works or if it's safe??

kal250 said:
If your wanting to root it, I'm hearing Kingroot is working, never used it though, so I can't say if it works or if it's safe??
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I've tried Kingroot, Kingo Root and Frama root. All with no luck.

devanttrio said:
I've tried Kingroot, Kingo Root and Frama root. All with no luck.
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Did you use the desktop versions? Those have higher success rates. I tried rooting an HTC that way and it worked flawlessly even when the apk didn't.

Autolounge said:
Did you use the desktop versions? Those have higher success rates. I tried rooting an HTC that way and it worked flawlessly even when the apk didn't.
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I did.
I also tried the apps, of the ones that have apps.

devanttrio said:
I did.
I also tried the apps, of the ones that have apps.
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You're going to have to do it manually.

no go on kingo
I'm in the same boat. I've got 20 of these BLU Advance 5.0 HD devices and I need to root them to gain access to the VirtualSensor app to emulate a gyroscope. I've tried Kingo and Mobogenie (barf-boo-hisssss). I'm wondering if kingo isn't working on these since they have Marshmallow. I read somewhere they originally shipped with Lollipop.
Did you get anywhere Devanttrio??

trc117 said:
I'm in the same boat. I've got 20 of these BLU Advance 5.0 HD devices and I need to root them to gain access to the VirtualSensor app to emulate a gyroscope. I've tried Kingo and Mobogenie (barf-boo-hisssss). I'm wondering if kingo isn't working on these since they have Marshmallow. I read somewhere they originally shipped with Lollipop.
Did you get anywhere Devanttrio??
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consider yourself blessed my friend, i'd like to root mine just to get marshmallow.... i have lollipop and checked for updates and says i'm up to date, i can only install 1 app at a time because there is no room on the internal storage, i have to move every app to sd card and then clean cache for each and every app i want.. never recommending blu to anyone

trc117 said:
I'm in the same boat. I've got 20 of these BLU Advance 5.0 HD devices and I need to root them to gain access to the VirtualSensor app to emulate a gyroscope. I've tried Kingo and Mobogenie (barf-boo-hisssss). I'm wondering if kingo isn't working on these since they have Marshmallow. I read somewhere they originally shipped with Lollipop.
Did you get anywhere Devanttrio??
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I was able to root mine successfully the long way.... had to obtain a dump of the boot.img / recovery.img using software that I'm not sure of the policy of discussion on here at XDA - compile TWRP - unlock bootloader - fastboot boot the compiled recovery - flash SuperSU to get patched boot.img (kitchen was being dumb and systemless root didn't want to work) - Flash SuperSU in system mode - Convert SuperSU.apk to system app so it doesn't get removed every reboot. I can post my compiled TWRP when I'm back at my office or grab it from my repository that I'm trying to establish - https://bluroms.info . Sorry for the design mess / lack of much there at moment haven't had much free time lately in process of cleaning up the device kernel sources to build from source... its sort of ... messy in there...... can post on github if anyone wants in

zjr8 said:
I was able to root mine successfully the long way.... had to obtain a dump of the boot.img / recovery.img using software that I'm not sure of the policy of discussion on here at XDA - compile TWRP - unlock bootloader - fastboot boot the compiled recovery - flash SuperSU to get patched boot.img (kitchen was being dumb and systemless root didn't want to work) - Flash SuperSU in system mode - Convert SuperSU.apk to system app so it doesn't get removed every reboot. I can post my compiled TWRP when I'm back at my office or grab it from my repository that I'm trying to establish - https://bluroms.info . Sorry for the design mess / lack of much there at moment haven't had much free time lately in process of cleaning up the device kernel sources to build from source... its sort of ... messy in there...... can post on github if anyone wants in
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I've been trying to root a Blu Advance 5.0 HD for a while now and stumbled on this post. I visited your site but am not sure what a 'Scatter File' is, or in what order I need to do things in order to get root.
If you could provide a little more detailed info that would be very much appreciated.
Thanks!
rAy
EDIT: Sorry, to clarify I tried all of the other PC and APK rooting solutions but was able to unlock the bootloader using ADB. I guess I'm just looking for the proper way to root and add TWRP. Thanks!

ray2jerry said:
I've been trying to root a Blu Advance 5.0 HD for a while now and stumbled on this post. I visited your site but am not sure what a 'Scatter File' is, or in what order I need to do things in order to get root.
If you could provide a little more detailed info that would be very much appreciated.
Thanks!
rAy
EDIT: Sorry, to clarify I tried all of the other PC and APK rooting solutions but was able to unlock the bootloader using ADB. I guess I'm just looking for the proper way to root and add TWRP. Thanks!
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I found a option in developer settings that is "Enable OEM unlocking" and it makes it so you can unlock the bootloader from fastboot, if you do adb reboot-bootloader and then fastboot unlock it should undo the bootloader for you

zjr8 said:
I was able to root mine successfully the long way.... had to obtain a dump of the boot.img / recovery.img using software that I'm not sure of the policy of discussion on here at XDA - compile TWRP - unlock bootloader - fastboot boot the compiled recovery - flash SuperSU to get patched boot.img (kitchen was being dumb and systemless root didn't want to work) - Flash SuperSU in system mode - Convert SuperSU.apk to system app so it doesn't get removed every reboot. I can post my compiled TWRP when I'm back at my office or grab it from my repository that I'm trying to establish - Sorry for the design mess / lack of much there at moment haven't had much free time lately in process of cleaning up the device kernel sources to build from source... its sort of ... messy in there...... can post on github if anyone wants in
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Like the others said, I would really appreciate if you could give an explanation or tutorial on how to use these files that you uploaded to root the phone. I'm willing to donate some money if required. I only know basic technical stuff haha.

CreativiTimothy said:
Like the others said, I would really appreciate if you could give an explanation or tutorial on how to use these files that you uploaded to root the phone. I'm willing to donate some money if required. I only know basic technical stuff haha.
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I too am trying to root this device, and am unclear on a few of the steps here. I actually found your site with the recovery and boot images independently, really appreciated! I am at the point where I just need to patch the boot image, though I am not sure how to do this. If you could help me out with this step I might be able to put together some sort of list of steps to get through the whole process if you don't have the time.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

Magisk not able to repack

Hi guys
I'm not sure if I'm posting in the right place.
I've searched many Google suggestions for this but either I couldn't understand the coding there or it was not helping with my issue
I'm trying to patch boot.img with magisk in order to flash the patched official Galaxy S8 boot.img
I do as instructed in the magisk's tutorials page but at the end I get this error:
Unable to repack boot image!
Installation failed!
Could somebody please help on this one?
Galaxy S8
No Root
Android 9

How do you wanna do something that requires root without root? [emoji849]

No idea
joluke said:
How do you wanna do something that requires root without root? [emoji849]
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Thanks for your response
I'm new to the android world and specially rooting, so ...
Could you please tell me how this process is done?
I'm frustrated of searching the net and ending up with solutions that need root.
My intention is to root my device without tweaking stock recovery and without installing TWRP. I've read that Magisk is capable of this, so is there any way to do this?

Blackjjesus said:
Thanks for your response
I'm new to the android world and specially rooting, so ...
Could you please tell me how this process is done?
I'm frustrated of searching the net and ending up with solutions that need root.
My intention is to root my device without tweaking stock recovery and without installing TWRP. I've read that Magisk is capable of this, so is there any way to do this?
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Just use Google my friend and search: how to root galaxy s8 pie

Some wrong information flying around in this thread...
You do not need to be previously rooted when patching a boot image with the Magisk Manager. Following the official documentation is the way to go: https://topjohnwu.github.io/Magisk
If things aren't working as expected, first thing to check is your device's forum here on XDA for advice. Someone else might have figured it out or have more insight.
Lastly, if nothing works:
https://www.didgeridoohan.com/magisk/MagiskHelp