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I bought a Sony Xperia Z1 (C6903) on eBay, and it came installed with Kitkat.
I decided I wanted to root the device and install a custom ROM before I used it much, so I followed a guide on XDA and flashed it with the 14.1.G.1.534 build using Flashtool. (I had to install several drivers to get Flashtool to work.)
After that, I attempted to root it using Vroot, but the program didn't work (the error message was in Chinese, and when I clicked the supplied link, it was something about enabling USB debugging, which I had already done.) I then tried Kingo Android ROOT, which tried to download drivers for the phone, but always failed, so I downloaded and installed them manually as suggested. Kingo Android ROOT then did the same thing as Vroot, and told me to enable USB debugging, even though it was already enabled.
I tried reflashing it using Flashtool and trying again, but same issue.
I finally got fed up and tried to just upgrade to Kitkat again using the Software Updates feature in Phone info, but now the phone fails every time I try to update! It starts, enters the Android update screen, and then reboots a few seconds in. When the phone loads again, it says the update failed and asks me to redownload the file. I tried this several times, including leaving the phone off for a while before upgrading, and making sure it was at full charge AND on AC power, but still nothing.
So, to sum up, I can't root my phone, I can't upgrade my phone and I'm stuck on an outdated version of stock Android. I'm really frustrated with this and am hoping someone can help me.
YamiWheeler said:
So, to sum up, I can't root my phone, I can't upgrade my phone and I'm stuck on an outdated version of stock Android. I'm really frustrated with this and am hoping someone can help me.
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Try rooting with this to see if it works
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aq9YTlfCgc
Ahki767 said:
Try rooting with this to see if it works
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MrMurphysLaw said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1aq9YTlfCgc
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I tried this, but still nothing. :/
http://i.imgur.com/JboJ9VF.png
I'm beginning to think this is a driver issue, because I installed several drivers in an attempt to get Flashtool to work, but I don't know how to fix this. I used USBDeview to remove several drivers from my computer. After doing this, I plugged in my Xperia Z1 and it installed "C6903" on my computer, but it also prompted me to install software on the phone screen, but each time I click Install, it doesn't do anything...
I'm about ready to just chuck this phone out the window.
Windows doesn't even pick it up properly anymore, MTP doesn't install, I don't know how to fix this.
Does anyone know how to manually uninstall all of the drivers that Flashtool installs?
YamiWheeler said:
I'm about ready to just chuck this phone out the window.
Windows doesn't even pick it up properly anymore, MTP doesn't install, I don't know how to fix this.
Does anyone know how to manually uninstall all of the drivers that Flashtool installs?
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Don't know how to uninstall the drivers (maybe in device manager?) but make sure you installed the correct ones from the flashtool drivers folder. The first time you plugged your phone in with usb debugging on, did the phone show anything about rsa keys?
Ahki767 said:
Don't know how to uninstall the drivers (maybe in device manager?) but make sure you installed the correct ones from the flashtool drivers folder. The first time you plugged your phone in with usb debugging on, did the phone show anything about rsa keys?
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Not to my knowledge, no. :/
I suggest you need those drivers.
Firstly you need to read more. Vroot is NOT a trusted way to root your phone. It send your IMEI address to an ip address in chice for no known reason.
Secondly, there is no need to root on .534 FW, that's the point of downgrading to it. Just install the dual recovery whilst on that FW and then flash SuperSU.zip from chainfires website.
Then just flash a 4.4 rom of your choice.
YamiWheeler said:
Not to my knowledge, no. :/
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Well i'm sure if the drivers ain't installed correctly you wouldn't be able to flash anyways so i don't think its a driver problem. try flashing .534 again and turn on usb debugging and plug your phone in with the screen on and see if there's any pop up
Edit: Just saw gregs reply, totally forgot this method but yes try installing nuts dualrecovery
gregbradley said:
I suggest you need those drivers.
Firstly you need to read more. Vroot is NOT a trusted way to root your phone. It send your IMEI address to an ip address in chice for no known reason.
Secondly, there is no need to root on .534 FW, that's the point of downgrading to it. Just install the dual recovery whilst on that FW and then flash SuperSU.zip from chainfires website.
Then just flash a 4.4 rom of your choice.
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Wow, after all of the various options I tried, the Dual Recovery worked, even when nothing else on my system was recognizing the phone. Thank you so much. I managed to install Superuser too, but how do I flash a ROM at this point? By starting the dual recovery again?
Forgive my lack of knowledge of this, the only thing I've ever rooted was a Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, and that process seemed a lot simpler than this. :/ At least, before your method.
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Wow, after all of the various options I tried, the Dual Recovery worked, even when nothing else on my system was recognizing the phone. Thank you so much. I managed to install Superuser too, but how do I flash a ROM at this point? By starting the dual recovery again?
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Press up button while booting (Sony logo) to get into TWRP to flash roms. ROM threads always have guides on how to flash their roms so just check there for any flashing guide.
Ahki767 said:
Press up button while booting (Sony logo) to get into TWRP to flash roms. ROM threads always have guides on how to flash their roms so just check there for any flashing guide.
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But don't I have to unlock the bootloader first?
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Thanks for all your help, it's working and all is well.
This is a tutorial on how to root and unlock the bootloader of the nexus 4 without wiping any data!
Note: I'm not responsible for any damage on your phone! You choose to do these modifications and you are responsible for any problems!
I tested this on Android 4.4.3, but you may try it on other android versions, too. Please report if it works
Devices you can root using this app:
- Nexus 4: 4.4.3, 4.4.4
- Nexus 5, 4.4.3
1. Install the towelroot app (xda thread) from the project site! Please thank geohot, he made this possible!
2. Open the app and click on "make it ra1n"
3. Wait 15 seconds and the phone will reboot!
Congratulations! Your phone is rooted now!
4. Install either SuperSu or Superuser
a) In the app update your binary the "normal way" (without a custom recovery)
b)
1. Install BootUnlocker for nexus devices to unlock your bootloader! In the app, click "unlock" to unlock it!
2. Now you are able to install a custom recovery like TWRP or cwm
3. Boot up your system again, open SuperSu or Superuser and update the binary (using "TWRP/CWM")
This is it! You're rooted now and you can easily unlock/relock your bootloader using the BootUnlocker app without wiping any data
Note: This was not my work! I just wrote down some steps to root and unlock
How to unroot:
1. Reflash the stock recovery image/stock kernel/etc (only necessary if you are running a custom kernel/recovery/etc)
2. Open BootUnlocker and lock the bootloader. Now you are able to uninstall the app!
3. Open SuperSu -> Settings -> Full unroot. This will unroot your phone and the app will automatically be uninstalled.
4. Reboot and done
noob clarifications
Hey, came across your post in another post where you mentioned this method would prevent the posibility of the phone being wiped when unlocked + rooted via "traditional" methods using a PC w SDK etc. Phone at present is locked, unrooted stock Nexus 4 kitkat 4.4.4 stock.
Just wanted to clarify a few points since this is the first time I've come across a method where the phone is rooted and unlocked from within itself (I've rooted and unlocked a HTC desire back in my heydays).
--- Do I need to unlock the phone if I just want to change the kernel from stock to the Matr1x kernel? (I had taken unlocking as a given as it was the first step in every guide - there is no mention of steps on how to actually install the kernel but I was going to research that process once root and unlock was done successfully)
--- Any chance you can give steps on updating the binary the 'normal' way? (never done this before)
--- How do you install CWM using your method? Again, I have only seen it being installed via command lines from the PC
Apologies in advance for the dumb questions but searched and couldn't find any clear answers for those steps that I'm not understanding
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Hey, came across your post in another post where you mentioned this method would prevent the posibility of the phone being wiped when unlocked + rooted via "traditional" methods using a PC w SDK etc. Phone at present is locked, unrooted stock Nexus 4 kitkat 4.4.4 stock.
Just wanted to clarify a few points since this is the first time I've come across a method where the phone is rooted and unlocked from within itself (I've rooted and unlocked a HTC desire back in my heydays).
--- Do I need to unlock the phone if I just want to change the kernel from stock to the Matr1x kernel? (I had taken unlocking as a given as it was the first step in every guide - there is no mention of steps on how to actually install the kernel but I was going to research that process once root and unlock was done successfully)
--- Any chance you can give steps on updating the binary the 'normal' way? (never done this before)
--- How do you install CWM using your method? Again, I have only seen it being installed via command lines from the PC
Apologies in advance for the dumb questions but searched and couldn't find any clear answers for those steps that I'm not understanding
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1. To flash a kernel you have to unlock your bootloader, that's right. You just flash it using your PC and fastboot, there are many guides on how to do that
2. If your phone is rooted and you have SuperSU installed there'll be a popup and it'll tell you to update the binary before using the app. You are able to select the "normal" way then without a recovery
3. You can install CWM/TWRP using your PC in fastboot mode!
No problem, just ask :good:
Can the usual commandline methods for other things be used after this?
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Can the usual commandline methods for other things be used after this?
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If you mean fastboot commands for example to flash another kernel/recovery/etc, yes! There's no difference between unlocking using this method or another "old" one, but this one doesn't wipe data
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Can the usual commandline methods for other things be used after this?
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yes. can also be used flashify to flash recovery.img without PC
I think I'll give it a try then (assuming there's no risk of bricking my phone or doing irreversible damage). On that subject, is there an easy way to lock the bootloader and unroot?
PGvossman said:
I think I'll give it a try then (assuming there's no risk of bricking my phone or doing irreversible damage). On that subject, is there an easy way to lock the bootloader and unroot?
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Check the OP, there are already the steps given to unroot and relock
mihahn said:
I tested this on Android 4.4.3, but you may try it on other android versions, too. Please report if it works
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I tested this on Android 4.4.4... it works fine!
Note: with TowelRoot v3 it isn't necessary reboot, but when I've tried to update SuperSu it fails so reboot and that's all
Thanks so much!
I apologize for asking so many questions but what exactly is "updating the binaries". Is that just for the app itself or does it do something to the phone?
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I apologize for asking so many questions but what exactly is "updating the binaries". Is that just for the app itself or does it do something to the phone?
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It updates the superuser binary that got installed by Towelroot I guess
will this method work on the nexus 5?
mihahn said:
This is a tutorial on how to root and unlock the bootloader of the nexus 4 without wiping any data!
Note: I'm not responsible for any damage on your phone! You choose to do these modifications and you are responsible for any problems!
I tested this on Android 4.4.3, but you may try it on other android versions, too. Please report if it works
1. Install the towelroot app (xda thread) from the project site! Please thank geohot, he made this possible!
2. Open the app and click on "make it ra1n"
3. Wait 15 seconds and the phone will reboot!
Congratulations! Your phone is rooted now!
4. Install either SuperSu or Superuser
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a) In the app update your binary the "normal way" (without a custom recovery)
b)
1. Install BootUnlocker for nexus devices to unlock your bootloader! In the app, click "unlock" to unlock it!
2. Now you are able to install a custom recovery like TWRP or cwm
3. Boot up your system again, open SuperSu or Superuser and update the binary (using "TWRP/CWM")
This is it! You're rooted now and you can easily unlock/relock your bootloader using the BootUnlocker app without wiping any data
Note: This was not my work! I just wrote down some steps to root and unlock
How to unroot:
1. Reflash the stock recovery image/stock kernel/etc (only necessary if you are running a custom kernel/recovery/etc)
2. Open BootUnlocker and lock the bootloader. Now you are able to uninstall the app!
3. Open SuperSu -> Settings -> Full unroot. This will unroot your phone and the app will automatically be uninstalled.
4. Reboot and done
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Thanks, for the average user who doesn't use custom roms or anything really crazy, is super su or Superuser a better option? Or is it the same more or less? Thanks
anees167 said:
will this method work on the nexus 5?
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Yes, it should work fine. Try it
dodgebizkit said:
Thanks, for the average user who doesn't use custom roms or anything really crazy, is super su or Superuser a better option? Or is it the same more or less? Thanks
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These two are basically the same, as they are apps to manage the superuser permissions of other apps. You may use the one you like
That was easy
Of course I don't see this thread unitl after I spent the last hour setting everything up in Ubuntu to root the old fashioned way! Used this and was rooted in no time.
ota updates affected or not?
does using this towelroot will affect the ota updates i.e. if any ota update comes will i able to install as in the stock rom...?? please clarify this...
ashutoshchauhan211 said:
does using this towelroot will affect the ota updates i.e. if any ota update comes will i able to install as in the stock rom...?? please clarify this...
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see towelroot only roots your device.
You can get OTA PROVIDED - You dont change any of the stock files.. Nothing should be changed.
mihahn said:
This is a tutorial on how to root and unlock the bootloader of the nexus 4 without wiping any data!
b)
1. Install BootUnlocker for nexus devices to unlock your bootloader! In the app, click "unlock" to unlock it!
2. Now you are able to install a custom recovery like TWRP or cwm
3. Boot up your system again, open SuperSu or Superuser and update the binary (using "TWRP/CWM")
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Hi, I have rooted Nexus 4 4.4.4 with towelroot app (and I have SuperSu app).
Now, If I install custom recovery, I will lost data? With custom recovery, I will get OTA update?
Thank you
blank nexus 4 without ROM
hi
i tried to install android L, forgot to backup the old ROM , unable to flash the new android L and i cant even restore the old ROM because i forgot to backup the ROM. Tried to do ADB SIDELOAD also....it says cannot read the (file)...tried so many times
i am unable to install a ROM in my nexus 4....only thing i can see in my phone is recovery mode....
Kindly please help.........anyone please reply to this post....and help me......
nexusfans said:
hi
i tried to install android L, forgot to backup the old ROM , unable to flash the new android L and i cant even restore the old ROM because i forgot to backup the ROM. Tried to do ADB SIDELOAD also....it says cannot read the (file)...tried so many times
i am unable to install a ROM in my nexus 4....only thing i can see in my phone is recovery mode....
Kindly please help.........anyone please reply to this post....and help me......
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312
Hello all. First time posting on the forum. I've looked up on how to root the Moto x 2nd gen, but most I find is for the xt1095. I've read some information on how to unlock the bootloader for the xt1097 (I'm on AT&T). But it all just seems so confusing. I can't seem to find a source that has all the information I need all in one. I've found info from different sources but I don't wanna mess anything up by miss connecting the dots. If anyone has had success or knowledge on how to root this type of phone, I'd be very grateful! Thank you!
USA1791 said:
Hello all. First time posting on the forum. I've looked up on how to root the Moto x 2nd gen, but most I find is for the xt1095. I've read some information on how to unlock the bootloader for the xt1097 (I'm on AT&T). But it all just seems so confusing. I can't seem to find a source that has all the information I need all in one. I've found info from different sources but I don't wanna mess anything up by miss connecting the dots. If anyone has had success or knowledge on how to root this type of phone, I'd be very grateful! Thank you!
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Hey, welcome to our forum.
You can use Kingroot (a one click root app) to root your at&t xt1097.
Then, if you want to unlock the bootloader, you can do it ONLY with sunshine app (an app that unlocks the bootloader, simple either), but in order to use sunshine app you need to pay for license or something like that, about 20-25$.
Sunshine works only if you have root, so you have to use kingroot.
Kingroot will not always work, but it should. Use it until it works, many reported it took them more than once.
That happens because you don't have offical bootloader unlock.
Have fun
OrenGazala said:
Hey, welcome to our forum.
You can use Kingroot (a one click root app) to root your at&t xt1097.
Then, if you want to unlock the bootloader, you can do it ONLY with sunshine app (an app that unlocks the bootloader, simple either), but in order to use sunshine app you need to pay for license or something like that, about 20-25$.
Sunshine works only if you have root, so you have to use kingroot.
Kingroot will not always work, but it should. Use it until it works, many reported it took them more than once.
That happens because you don't have offical bootloader unlock.
Have fun
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Hey thank you for the information!! On the kingroot it said my phone was rooted, but then once I tried to do sunshine app, it said my phone was not rooted so I couldn't do that. Any idea why that is? Also, is kingroot and sunshine app the only thing I have to do? Or is after the bootloader unlocked there's other steps I must take to root the phone?
Was finally able to get kingroot to work and sunshine to unlock the bootloader after I did a factory reset. Now I'm confused as whats next. I read something about twrp and flashing logo?
I'm not trying to unlock the bootloader, only root the phone. KingRoot says "root successful," I download supersu, and it says my root binary (or something) isn't installed. However, SuperSu isn't able to install the binary for me.
An even worse problem: after KingRoot says "root successful" I check RootChecker, and it tells me I am NOT rooted. Also, every time I reboot, KingRoot claims I am not rooted. This makes me think that KingRoot incorrectly thinks it's rooted my phone. Because no other app seems to think I'm rooted, and when I reboot not even KingRoot thinks I'm rooted.
Finally, many of the KingRoot tutorials (as well as the app itself) say that KingRoot will likely reboot your phone a few times before it roots, and that after it roots it your phone will reboot. However, KingRoot has never rebooted my phone ONCE. This also adds evidence to my hypothesis that KingRoot incorrectly thinks it's rooting me. When I run KingRoot, it tells me not to be afraid if my phone reboots; well I am afraid because my phone is NOT rebooting.
Vegerot said:
I'm not trying to unlock the bootloader, only root the phone. KingRoot says "root successful," I download supersu, and it says my root binary (or something) isn't installed. However, SuperSu isn't able to install the binary for me.
An even worse problem: after KingRoot says "root successful" I check RootChecker, and it tells me I am NOT rooted. Also, every time I reboot, KingRoot claims I am not rooted. This makes me think that KingRoot incorrectly thinks it's rooted my phone. Because no other app seems to think I'm rooted, and when I reboot not even KingRoot thinks I'm rooted.
Finally, many of the KingRoot tutorials (as well as the app itself) say that KingRoot will likely reboot your phone a few times before it roots, and that after it roots it your phone will reboot. However, KingRoot has never rebooted my phone ONCE. This also adds evidence to my hypothesis that KingRoot incorrectly thinks it's rooting me. When I run KingRoot, it tells me not to be afraid if my phone reboots; well I am afraid because my phone is NOT rebooting.
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Vegerot,
KingRoot accomplishes what's called a temp root (temporary root). After you reboot your phone, the temp root files will be deleted and you will not have root anymore. Also, installing a SuperSu binary will not work with a temp root. If you want to perm root your phone (permanent root), you will need to use KingRoot to root your phone (may take a couple of tries) and then you will need to use Sunshine to unlock your bootloader. After it is unlocked, you can flash a custom recovery and install the SuperSu binary.
Secondly, I've had that problem before. I would recommend using the PC version first, (which is in Chinese, but is easy to figure out) which will attempt the root, and if that doesn't work, use the phone version right after using the computer one. As I mentioned before, KingRoot is a temporary root that goes away after a reboot.
Lastly, usually reboots are not a measure of success. When I rooted, I did not reboot that often, so you should not be worried. If you think that something is not working, again, use the PC version; it seems to have a better success rate.
Contact me if you need any help.
R55770 said:
Vegerot,
KingRoot accomplishes what's called a temp root (temporary root). After you reboot your phone, the temp root files will be deleted and you will not have root anymore. Also, installing a SuperSu binary will not work with a temp root. If you want to perm root your phone (permanent root), you will need to use KingRoot to root your phone (may take a couple of tries) and then you will need to use Sunshine to unlock your bootloader. After it is unlocked, you can flash a custom recovery and install the SuperSu binary.
Secondly, I've had that problem before. I would recommend using the PC version first, (which is in Chinese, but is easy to figure out) which will attempt the root, and if that doesn't work, use the phone version right after using the computer one. As I mentioned before, KingRoot is a temporary root that goes away after a reboot.
Lastly, usually reboots are not a measure of success. When I rooted, I did not reboot that often, so you should not be worried. If you think that something is not working, again, use the PC version; it seems to have a better success rate.
Contact me if you need any help.
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Thank you! Is it possible to use the TempRoot to remove bloatware?
Vegerot said:
Thank you! Is it possible to use the TempRoot to remove bloatware?
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Yep. In the KingRoot app, after you have successfully rooted, you can uninstall the bloat apps.
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USA1791 said:
Was finally able to get kingroot to work and sunshine to unlock the bootloader after I did a factory reset. Now I'm confused as whats next. I read something about twrp and flashing logo?
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After I unlocked my bootloader, I first flashed TWRP through the bootloader. I then did a full backup and installed a ROM. Flashing a LOGO is optional as it only changes the logos before the actual boot animation.
Contact me if you need any help with flashing or anything else.
After unlocking the bootloader, I'm having trouble installing Marshmallow. I tried following this tutorial but it hasn't helped either. This is my problem with that tutorial:
"When I run "fastboot flash system..." I'm stuck on "waiting for devices." Also, "fastboot devices" returns nothing. However, adb devices returns my phone.
Also, instead of system.img, the download link you provided gave me boot.img (along with a META-INF and system folder).
When entering TWRP, why must we go through that bootloader interface? I just do "adb reboot recovery" and that also opens TWRP.
Since fastboot isn't working, is there a way to do it through the TWRP GUI? Such as copying the file to my phone and then doing something with that?
Something strange happened. I decided to download the Marshmallow .zip on my phone, then booted into recovery and went to Install, and selected that file. I thought I would get an error (I'm trying to flash my phone from a file stored on my phone (therefor deleting itself)), but I didn't. I rebooted and all my apps were still there from before and my background, but the settings app says I'm running Android 6.0. What exactly happened?
There are some unexpected things happening though. For examples, I cannot swipe down with 2 fingers to access my quick settings In addition, the home button will not take me back to my app launcher (I have to tap the multitasking button THEN tap the home button to return to the launcher). When I look at my notifications, it still says "AT&T" at the bottom. Is that supposed to happen? This doesn't feel right and I would like to use the method you recommended in the article, but for now this is the only thing that will work.
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Kingroot not works on my moto x 2nd gen xt1097 at&t ... How it works??
Como ser root
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I have no windows computer with adb drivers and flashtool. I cannot unlock the bootloader for my phone. I turned to the one-touch root apps and found KingRoot. It worked; it injected itself into /system/xbin, but the root was just MOD EDIT by @gregbradley Rule 2.1 (Swearing activating the profanity filter) . Next, I got an app to switch KingRoot to SuperSU, since Mr. w0lf is clearly an idiot (his shell script is the worst shell programming out there), and it worked too. I updated the su binary, was prompted to reboot, and the next thing on my hands is a bootloop. How can I fix this with a locked bootloader? I don't want to pay money to get it fixed (I can afford it); what should I do?
My parents are willing to provide me with a windows vm.
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How can I fix this with a locked bootloader? I don't want to pay money to get it fixed (I can afford it); what should I do?
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Sorry to hear that you have had problems with Kingroot, you're not the first and you wont be the last.
As long as the phone still turns on and you can get it into flashmode, then you will be able to rescue it, but a Windows PC is going to be essential.
The easiest option will be to install PC Companion, then follow the instructions to repair it.
Unfortunately this will put you back where you started, stock rom, possibly MM build.
If you want to spend some more time and root you phone correctly and enable flashing of custom roms then you need to follow bilboa1's guide completely.
Make sure you do a backup of your TA partition, before you do anything else.
You will need Sony drivers and flashtool
Rooting your phone will not effect the bootloader and there are several 'stock' roms that you can flash that will not effect bootloader status. Slim is a favourite of mine.
MM builds are still a bit flakey and it'll be several months before all the bugs are ironed out, so might be best to avoid for the moment.
Didgesteve said:
Sorry to hear that you have had problems with Kingroot, you're not the first and you wont be the last.
As long as the phone still turns on and you can get it into flashmode, then you will be able to rescue it, but a Windows PC is going to be essential.
The easiest option will be to install PC Companion, then follow the instructions to repair it.
Unfortunately this will put you back where you started, stock rom, possibly MM build.
If you want to spend some more time and root you phone correctly and enable flashing of custom roms then you need to follow bilboa1's guide completely.
Make sure you do a backup of your TA partition, before you do anything else.
You will need Sony drivers and flashtool
Rooting your phone will not effect the bootloader and there are several 'stock' roms that you can flash that will not effect bootloader status. Slim is a favourite of mine.
MM builds are still a bit flakey and it'll be several months before all the bugs are ironed out, so might be best to avoid for the moment.
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Thanks. I will try it. I have nothing against the stock rom, luckily I know now to unlock the bootloader before rooting.
I will come back with the results in a few days to 1 week.
Hi
Please help me
My device is already bootloader unlocked.
My Oxygen is 4.0.3 and stock recovery.
How to root without PC.
I don't have computer.
Please help me...
Sorry for my English.
Thank you
4.0.3 is pretty old. So I would suggest first updating to 4.1.6 first: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3t/how-to/rom-oxygenos-3-5-4-mm-ota-update-t3519074
From there, you can try one of the apps to install custom recovery TWRP: official TWRP app, TWRP Manager, or Flashify (all available on the Play store). I always use fastboot to flash TWRP, so can't vouch for either of those apps working. One thing to note, is that without a PC, if you run into issues while rooting, you have less options to troubleshoot and recovery, and might get yourself in a jam.
If you succeed in installing TWRP, backup your stock ROM in TWRP. Then download SuperSU or Magisk (whichever root you prefer) right to the phone, then boot TWRP and flash it.
Chicken and egg problem. Bootloader unlocked does not necessarily mean root so unless you have root, the apps mentioned are not going to work. Unless you have root or TWRP installed I am afraid that you'll need a computer at least once.
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Highly recommended. No excuse no to have at least this computer. You can even buy it for 160 dollars from a high rated amazon seller and get amazon prime. If not from here try to grab it from somewhere that sells it in your country. Using android works much better with PC. you dont have to use any experimental software to load experimental software. Its just not a good idea. Get this guy, it seems very good too, nice specs for a casual laptop computer then just use the method everyone does. It also seems extremely portable at 11 inches.
Unfortunately, there is no known way at this time to flash a custom recovery without root or access to a computer. Your best bet would be to load the adb/fastboot files and either borrow a friend's computer or use a library computer. You should be able to run access the programs directly from a flash drive without administrative privileges/installing to system.
Edit: Nevermind, forgot your needed drivers. I guess you will have to either borrow a friend's or buy a cheap computer.
Everybody Thanks
I am Myanmar.
Root is very important because Myanmar Unicode font and zawgyi font (non-standard Unicode).
Android default font is Myanmar Unicode but
100 percent of Myanmar internet users use Zawgyi for communication.
Thank you
Zawgyi and Unicode problems is here
https :// docs . google . com/document/d/1W6_Upw_fDMeiwKr1G4gQVT_bTen-CTa6DwfJixPB1rw/mobilebasic
Get a friend to help out? Surely someone you know has a pc to let you use for a couple minutes
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Chicken and egg problem. Bootloader unlocked does not necessarily mean root so unless you have root, the apps mentioned are not going to work.
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That is a good point. As I mentioned, I don't use apps like Flashify or TWRP Manager to install TWRP (but know folks like these apps) so I didn't think of that nuance. You don't need root to install TWRP by fastboot; but you will need root to do it through an app.
I think I've seen some folks (other devices) mess around with installing TWRP using terminal emulator and another Android phone attached by OTG. But not that straightforward (would need to buy an OTG cable), not sure if it will work; and probably just easier to find a friend or family member to borrow their PC for a half hour.
I'd just really get to a PC; boot TWRP, make a backup of boot, recovery and modem (IMEI) data, then flash TWRP and that's it.
Typically does not take much longer than 5 minutes...