I am a complete newbie when it comes to rooting phones and stuff. I have been going through the tutorials and the toolkits that have been posted here years ago. However, when I click on "install HTC drivers" the program doesn't do anything...
Are there current and working All in One Toolkits to root my HTC One M7? Would be highly highly appreciated.
MrAlexM said:
I am a complete newbie when it comes to rooting phones and stuff. I have been going through the tutorials and the toolkits that have been posted here years ago. However, when I click on "install HTC drivers" the program doesn't do anything...
Are there current and working All in One Toolkits to root my HTC One M7? Would be highly highly appreciated.
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I would recommend you to do it without using any toolkit. There are all outdated anyway and doing it the right way is only 3 steps:
Unlock your bootloader
Flash twrp recovery
Install the latest supersu.zip using twrp recovery
alray said:
I would recommend you to do it without using any toolkit. There are all outdated anyway and doing it the right way is only 3 steps:
Unlock your bootloader
Flash twrp recovery
Install the latest supersu.zip using twrp recovery
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Sounds good but how do I do it exactly? is there a step by step tutorial that I can "blindly" follow?
MrAlexM said:
Sounds good but how do I do it exactly? is there a step by step tutorial that I can "blindly" follow?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuIq0gmYpFA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE6F-4KjR9I
Just make sure to use the latest twrp recovery and supersu.zip, not the versions instructed in the videos.
I am stuck at the bootloader unlocking stage where I download the fastboot.exe on the desktop and run it within cmd.exe
But it does virtually nothing. The bootloader zip from htcdev contained just the bootloader.exe whereas in the video tutorial it comes with a DLL and another file.
I specified the HTC One M7 as this is the phone that I am currently working with and want to root.
What am I missing, what am I doing wrong?
MrAlexM said:
I am stuck at the bootloader unlocking stage where I download the fastboot.exe on the desktop and run it within cmd.exe
But it does virtually nothing. The bootloader zip from htcdev contained just the bootloader.exe whereas in the video tutorial it comes with a DLL and another file.
I specified the HTC One M7 as this is the phone that I am currently working with and want to root.
What am I missing, what am I doing wrong?
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You can use minimal adb and fastboot
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
This will install the correct files (adb.exe fastboot.exe and their dll) and create a shortcut to launch a termimal window from the correct folder (start menu --> program ---> minimal adb and fastboot --> minimal adb and fastboot.exe
Then continue with step 5 from htcdev.com/bootloader
When you'll get your Unlock_code.bin file, don't forget to save it in the same folder where minimal adb and fastboot is installed on your computer (by default C:\minimal adb and fastboot\)
Fantastic, thank you, I was able to unlock the bootloader. Now I am off to the second video to actually root my phone now. Will let you guys know how it goes!
The problem now is that in the thread that the said root video's thread is now different. There is not the root "SuperSU" file in it anymore, what to do? I either need to find the supersu root files or I need a different tutorial. Sorry for the noobish questions I am just scared to break my phone so I need to make sure to follow the steps closely and not improvise stuff
Edit: I did it and I finally got the hang of it.
1. I unlocked the bootloader
2. I installed the twrp ROM for my HTC One M7
3. I downloaded the newest supersu zip from the original supersu site and put that into my internal storage
4. I entered into the recovery mode and picked "install" and chose the supersu zip
Thanks for your help guys
Related
Hi
I rooted my phone after the previous large update and now the one is out to finally fix the google keyboard, unfortunately I haven't a clue in how about going around updating it.
If anyone could link me somewhere explaining or tell me it would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
I don't have enough knowledge to tell you step by step but here's a sticky thread for noob questions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180425&page=45
Purdy8TV said:
Hi
I rooted my phone after the previous large update and now the one is out to finally fix the google keyboard, unfortunately I haven't a clue in how about going around updating it.
If anyone could link me somewhere explaining or tell me it would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
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Do you have the international HTC One? Are you on 2.24.401.1? you will have to flash the stock recovery then install the missing apps that were lost during the wipe after unlocking the bootloader (such as the calculator, voice recorder etc) and then do the OTA update, I can give you a step by step guide if you answer the above questions
RTIT said:
Do you have the international HTC One? Are you on 2.24.401.1? you will have to flash the stock recovery then install the missing apps that were lost during the wipe after unlocking the bootloader (such as the calculator, voice recorder etc) and then do the OTA update, I can give you a step by step guide if you answer the above questions
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Yeah it is the International one and I'm on 2.24.401.1
Would really appreciate step by step guide
Purdy8TV said:
Yeah it is the International one and I'm on 2.24.401.1
Would really appreciate step by step guide
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Okay lets start!
1) Download this file http://downloadandroidrom.com/file/HTCOne/root/HTCOneRoot.zip (you should already have this for unlocking the bootloader but just to make sure!)
2) Download the recovery https://cloudpt.pt/link/1a23ccce-547e-4b3c-a38c-4a798c462aff/Flash_recovery_2.24.401.1.rar
3) Download these files https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzXWB5B2uUs7R2hjQnN3NFFNNVk/edit
4) Extract the zip file you downloaded in step 3 (if it needs extraction) and copy all the apk's to your phone and install all of them.
5) Extract the zip file you downloaded in step 1 and you will get a folder that contains HTCDriver_4.1.0.001.exe (it should already be installed because your rooted your htc one but if its not --> install it).
6) Extract the file you downloaded in step 2, you will get a folder named fastboot, enter this folder and copy recovery.img to the previously extracted folder in step 5.
7) Turn your phone off and boot into the bootloader (power button + volume down) then select fastboot and connect your phone to your computer.
8) Open the previously extracted folder (in step 5) that contains the recovery.img and press and hold shift and while holding shift, press right click on your mouse and select "open command window here".
9) Type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" without the quotes and now you should have the stock recovery.
10) Bootup your phone install the OTA update and it should install successfully and after it finishes you can flash TWRP or CWM using the same method above.
***This is assuming you have the stock odexed ROM, if you have installed a custom ROM, download the stock ROM and install it using your current recovery before proceeding with the above instructions.
And sorry because its a really long post
RTIT said:
Okay lets start!
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Hi, I've been reading, isn't it possible there is a stock ROM to just flash through TWRP or CWM?
Purdy8TV said:
Hi, I've been reading, isn't it possible there is a stock ROM to just flash through TWRP or CWM?
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Well there is but the rom is just a small part of an update, there is the radio, hboot, recovery etc.. if you just flash the rom your not updating the other stuff but if you do the ota you will update all of these, but since this is a minor update, I dont think these got updated so you can flash the rom for now and when the 4.3 update rolls out you can do the above method to get everything updated!
My HTC One M7 is stuck at HTC logo and will not boot further. I've tried many methods, but cannot repair the phone. It's M7 Europe HTC_001 Firmware 1.29.401.13.
With bootloader unlocked I flash cwm recovery and tried to copy custom rom to flash but phone cannot mount usb storage. I tried to flash stock RUU 1.28.401.7, it won't flash because of hboot error. I tried to flash PN07IMG_1.29.401.13.zip using fastboot flash zip. firmware.;zip, with locked or unlocked bootloader, it won't flash, giving error.
Is there any full RUU 1.29.401.17 or RUU 2.17.401.1 firmware out there for download? I think that's my only solution is to get the same or higher full and not OTA firmware. Would it be possible to ADB push custom rom to phone if it can only power and stuck at logo? Or any other solution, please help, thanks.
There is far from enough info to help you
Have you looked at Hasoon's all in one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183942
or mikes thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618
It reads as though you need to read and ensure you understand before you attempt to resolve this
I like mikes method and both are proven to work
Please use the search option as it works
L0rdNels0n said:
There is far from enough info to help you
Have you looked at Hasoon's all in one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183942
or mikes thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618
It reads as though you need to read and ensure you understand before you attempt to resolve this
I like mikes method and both are proven to work
Please use the search option as it works
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Thanks for your help but I've tried all that. First phone cannot "mount USB storage" in custom recovery so I cannot copy any file to the phone. Flashing stock RUU is not possible because there is no RUU 1.29.401.13.exe or higher, only OTA. Is it possible to downgrade hboot with s-on and in fastboot mode? Any other suggestion? Thanks.
citifone said:
Thanks for your help but I've tried all that. First phone cannot "mount USB storage" in custom recovery so I cannot copy any file to the phone. Flashing stock RUU is not possible because there is no RUU 1.29.401.13.exe or higher, only OTA. Is it possible to downgrade hboot with s-on and in fastboot mode? Any other suggestion? Thanks.
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Try ADB push/sideload: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2325853&highlight=sideload
FIX
Hi, I was having the same problem, NOTHING was working, ADB Sideload failing, etc. and the OTG cable arrives tomorrow...my way to fix it?
1.- Went to TWRP Recovery
2.- Wipe>Advance Wipe> Wiped everything
3.- Format Data (option next to Advance Wipe)
4.- Reboot into Recovery(during reboot it said "your device is not rooted, want to root?) Marked yes.
5.- Advance Adb Sideload
6.- Sent CyanogenMod ROM...BANG! worked.
Hope this helps
I've tried to use adb push method but when I put phone to recovery (phone shows red triangle) and run command adb devices, it cannot see the device. Is it because of the drivers? I've installed all drivers and do not see any drivers error in device manager...I really appreciate all the helps from everyone and I spent so much time trying to fix this phone already and I feel I'm so closed now to fix it but just need little more help..Thanks..
L0rdNels0n said:
There is far from enough info to help you
Have you looked at Hasoon's all in one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183942
or mikes thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618
It reads as though you need to read and ensure you understand before you attempt to resolve this
I like mikes method and both are proven to work
Please use the search option as it works
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Samper27 said:
Hi, I was having the same problem, NOTHING was working, ADB Sideload failing, etc. and the OTG cable arrives tomorrow...my way to fix it?
1.- Went to TWRP Recovery
2.- Wipe>Advance Wipe> Wiped everything
3.- Format Data (option next to Advance Wipe)
4.- Reboot into Recovery(during reboot it said "your device is not rooted, want to root?) Marked yes.
5.- Advance Adb Sideload
6.- Sent CyanogenMod ROM...BANG! worked.
Hope this helps
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Thanks for your tips and advice..After many hours of trying, my phone is NOW ALIVE. This is how I did it:
1)Find a custom rom from this forum and rename to rom.zip, of course if you use windows like me with .zip extension hidden then just simply rename it rom (to make it simple and short) and copy it to adb shell folder.
2)After unlock bootloader, flash a custom recovery, find it in this forum or here: http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager
3) Boot phone to recovery, and select Install zip from sideload and plug phone to PC. Wait until phone installs all adb drivers..
4) In adb shell type command: "adb devices" without quotes, of course..to make sure adb sees your phone..You should see your devices name.
5) In adb type commad" adb sideload rom.zip..at this point you should see "sending: sideload....1%..wait until it show 100%..some roms like the one I used, Android Revolution HD One 12 (4.2.2) need to install from the screen, just follow instruction on screen and let it finish installation and wola, it's alive again..
I hope this will help someone who have similar problem with this phone. Thanks for the help from everyone.
HTC ONE not started, only htc logo
Hi how are you? I have a one mobile Htc One M7, just not started but show only htc logo. Plase help me!
citifone said:
Thanks for your tips and advice..After many hours of trying, my phone is NOW ALIVE. This is how I did it:
1)Find a custom rom from this forum and rename to rom.zip, of course if you use windows like me with .zip extension hidden then just simply rename it rom (to make it simple and short) and copy it to adb shell folder.
2)After unlock bootloader, flash a custom recovery, find it in this forum or here: http://clockworkmod.com/rommanager
3) Boot phone to recovery, and select Install zip from sideload and plug phone to PC. Wait until phone installs all adb drivers..
4) In adb shell type command: "adb devices" without quotes, of course..to make sure adb sees your phone..You should see your devices name.
5) In adb type commad" adb sideload rom.zip..at this point you should see "sending: sideload....1%..wait until it show 100%..some roms like the one I used, Android Revolution HD One 12 (4.2.2) need to install from the screen, just follow instruction on screen and let it finish installation and wola, it's alive again..
I hope this will help someone who have similar problem with this phone. Thanks for the help from everyone.
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epic, thank you for the useful post
Hello,
in the near future I will try to unlock and root my international HTC One M7. Because I don't have many experiance with rooting (so far I have rooted only one phone (HTC Desire Z) a few years ago) I would apriciate some help and tips.
I have seen some nice video tutorials how to unlock and root HTC M7 on xda website:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/#root
The only problem is that these videos seems quite old and I don't know if procedure is still the same on newer versions of HTC One software? Currently I am running stock Sense software (Android 4.4.3, Sense version 6.0, Software number: 6.09.401.11)
Please tell me if I can follow these video tutorials to root my One even thou I am running newer software and if not which rooting procedure do you recomend for me?
Thanks in advance!
Tine
Tine17 said:
Hello,
in the near future I will try to unlock and root my international HTC One M7. Because I don't have many experiance with rooting (so far I have rooted only one phone (HTC Desire Z) a few years ago) I would apriciate some help and tips.
I have seen some nice video tutorials how to unlock and root HTC M7 on xda website:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/#root
The only problem is that these videos seems quite old and I don't know if procedure is still the same on newer versions of HTC One software? Currently I am running stock Sense software (Android 4.4.3, Sense version 6.0, Software number: 6.09.401.11)
Please tell me if I can follow these video tutorials to root my One even thou I am running newer software and if not which rooting procedure do you recomend for me?
Thanks in advance!
Tine
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If you are 100% stock at the moment then wait for the Lollipop update which should come to your phone very very soon, because once you root, the update will fail, due to unlocking the bootloader which resets the phone and also deletes the data / preload folder required to update.
However to root, just unlock your bootloader at HTCDev, during the process it will give you sone ADB and fastboot files, keep these, you will need them, then flash TWRP recovery, enter recovery, exit recovery, it will ask you if you want to root before exiting, say yes, when the phone reboots, open SuperSU to update your binary, done.
Thanks!
One more question. Do I have to toggle S-ON to S-Off if i Want to install costum ROMs and kernel?
Tine17 said:
Thanks!
One more question. Do I have to toggle S-ON to S-Off if i Want to install costum ROMs and kernel?
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no, and never toggle, s-off costs $25 using sunshine s-off tool, and if you decide to go that way, never ever s-on again unless for waranty purposes.
HTC One (m7) australian version
hi,
i'm a noob to rooting..... what process / programs did you end up using to root your HTC One (M7)?
I have my bootloader "unlocked" via HTCDev.
everything that I have tried to root is just failing :,(
any guidance would be appreciated.
regards
Marky_
Marky_ said:
hi,
i'm a noob to rooting..... what process / programs did you end up using to root your HTC One (M7)?
I have my bootloader "unlocked" via HTCDev.
everything that I have tried to root is just failing :,(
any guidance would be appreciated.
regards
Marky_
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Unlock your bootloader: follow instructions from htcdev.com/bootloader
Flash TWRP recovery:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <filename>.zip
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Then boot in TWRP and flash the latest supersu zip from TWRP recovery
the twrp recovery downloads as a .img file
:crying:
am I using the correct download, the
C:\Android>fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.0.2-m7.img
error: cannot load 'twrp-3.0.0.2-m7.img'
Marky_ said:
the twrp recovery downloads as a .img file
:crying:
am I using the correct download, the
C:\Android>fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.0.2-m7.img
error: cannot load 'twrp-3.0.0.2-m7.img'
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the twrp file (yes its a .img file) must be in the same folder where you have adb.exe and fastboot.exe installed on your computer.
"Error: cannot load" = I can't (fastboot) find the file you're talking about
most probable causes:
File not in the right folder
Typo in the file name
I have been distracted..... it has flashed the twrp img file.
how do I
"3. Then boot in TWRP and flash the latest supersu zip from TWRP recovery"
I have the supersu.zip file saved in the same folder on PC.
thankyou for your time and patience alray
Marky_ said:
I have been distracted..... it has flashed the twrp img file.
how do I
"3. Then boot in TWRP and flash the latest supersu zip from TWRP recovery"
I have the supersu.zip file saved in the same folder on PC.
thankyou for your time and patience alray
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You need to transfer SuperSu.zip to your phone. Then reboot to TWRP recovery and flash the file. Reboot, and you're rooted
donkeykong1 said:
You need to transfer SuperSu.zip to your phone. Then reboot to TWRP recovery and flash the file. Reboot, and you're rooted
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Marky_ said:
I have been distracted..... it has flashed the twrp img file.
how do I
"3. Then boot in TWRP and flash the latest supersu zip from TWRP recovery"
I have the supersu.zip file saved in the same folder on PC.
thankyou for your time and patience alray
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Check this video
Hi,
I managed to unlock the Bootloader on my Moto G 2nd dual sim. Now I'm looking for a step to step how to to root my phone.
There are so many (confusing) how to's out there
I'm using Marshmallow.
Took me a while to find instructions for non Windows user to unlock bootloader ...so a step by step Linux how to would be appreciated.
thanks in advance,
Best, Martin
da.cappo said:
Hi,
I managed to unlock the Bootloader on my Moto G 2nd dual sim. Now I'm looking for a step to step how to to root my phone.
There are so many (confusing) how to's out there
I'm using Marshmallow.
Took me a while to find instructions for non Windows user to unlock bootloader ...so a step by step Linux how to would be appreciated.
thanks in advance,
Best, Martin
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As long as you have your adb and fastboot tools installed on your computer, as well as the drivers you need for the moto g2, the steps are the same for both windows and Linux. To root:
1. Flash twrp version 3.0.0.0
Download the file, place in your fastboot folder, and then open a command window in that folder. Type : fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
2. Using TWRP, install SuperSU v2.62 only.
3. (Optional)Boot your rom up and update SuperSU to version 2.65 using the play store.
That's all you need to get root access.
Viren said:
As long as you have your adb and fastboot tools installed on your computer, as well as the drivers you need for the moto g2, the steps are the same for both windows and Linux. To root:
1. Flash twrp version 3.0.0.0
Download the file, place in your fastboot folder, and then open a command window in that folder. Type : fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
2. Using TWRP, install SuperSU v2.62 only.
3. (Optional)Boot your rom up and update SuperSU to version 2.65 using the play store.
That's all you need to get root access.
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that doesnt work, you ned a modified boot.img or it gets stuck in a bootloop. why attempt to answer a question you clearly dont know the answer to?
dcroz said:
that doesnt work, you ned a modified boot.img or it gets stuck in a bootloop. why attempt to answer a question you clearly dont know the answer to?
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1. You do not need a modified boot image, SuperSU will modify the boot image for you.
2. I answered your question because I've done the above hundreds of times before.
3. I do realise that I'm replying many months later than when you posted, but XDA only informed me of your reply just now.
So, I have decided on rooting my Xperia Z3 Compact so that I can finally move OBB to SD card, however I have no knowledge of how roots work (not a programmer much), or which one to pick. I have seen quite a few options for different roots, and previously used Kingo root, but seeing the post about it I am avoiding it like a forest fire. Anyone got good suggestions on which one to pick for my Xperia z3 compact?
In modern Android the phone's security systems prevent rooting via one click apps unless the device is unlocked. The best/safest way to root is to flash custom recovery such as TWRP and then install SuperSU.zip from TWRP. Make sure you make a backup first just in case.
You will most likely have to unlock your bootloader before you can flash TWRP. SONY devices are usually pretty Dev friendly, so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding everything you need. Good luck.
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RealWelder said:
In modern Android the phone's security systems prevent rooting via one click apps unless the device is unlocked. The best/safest way to root is to flash custom recovery such as TWRP and then install SuperSU.zip from TWRP. Make sure you make a backup first just in case.
You will most likely have to unlock your bootloader before you can flash TWRP. SONY devices are usually pretty Dev friendly, so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding everything you need. Good luck.
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Erm can you explain it so that I will understand it? XD
I kind of understand what you mean but I am still confused here and there....
GarrusN7 said:
Erm can you explain it so that I will understand it? XD
I kind of understand what you mean but I am still confused here and there....
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Your phone has a recovery. When you bought it, it came with the factory (or stock) recovery. Stock recoveries will only let you flash certain signed zip files and not all (for example - your ota updates). So you need to shift to a custom recovery that will let you flash any file you want. Custom recoveries are device specific. Search how to flash it in your phone. Common ones are - TWRP, cwm, philz.
Once you have your new recovery set up, you are ready to root it. All you have to do is use the recovery to flash the supersu file (i recommend chainfire). If you have twrp installed, the flashable su file is a part of it, and it will guide you.
Reboot after done, and supersu will prompt you to update your su binaries, done. you are all set. Dont forget to unlock the bootloader.
Your warranty will be void unless you revert all changes. Not at all complicated, you do it once and get the hang of it.
A short note on flashing: Flashing is replacing (or installing) certain system files. You can tweak your system in any way you like (overclocking, changing animations, installing apps or scripts, changing the os, etcetera ). Just make sure the zips you flash are compatible.
RealWelder said:
In modern Android the phone's security systems prevent rooting via one click apps unless the device is unlocked. The best/safest way to root is to flash custom recovery such as TWRP and then install SuperSU.zip from TWRP. Make sure you make a backup first just in case.
You will most likely have to unlock your bootloader before you can flash TWRP. SONY devices are usually pretty Dev friendly, so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding everything you need. Good luck.
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dev.kasibhatla said:
Your phone has a recovery. When you bought it, it came with the factory (or stock) recovery. Stock recoveries will only let you flash certain signed zip files and not all (for example - your ota updates). So you need to shift to a custom recovery that will let you flash any file you want. Custom recoveries are device specific. Search how to flash it in your phone. Common ones are - TWRP, cwm, philz.
Once you have your new recovery set up, you are ready to root it. All you have to do is use the recovery to flash the supersu file (i recommend chainfire). If you have twrp installed, the flashable su file is a part of it, and it will guide you.
Reboot after done, and supersu will prompt you to update your su binaries, done. you are all set. Dont forget to unlock the bootloader.
Your warranty will be void unless you revert all changes. Not at all complicated, you do it once and get the hang of it.
A short note on flashing: Flashing is replacing (or installing) certain system files. You can tweak your system in any way you like (overclocking, changing animations, installing apps or scripts, changing the os, etcetera ). Just make sure the zips you flash are compatible.
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Is chain fire part of Super Su or do you mean instead of it? And what do you mean unlock bootloader???
GarrusN7 said:
Is chain fire part of Super Su or do you mean instead of it? And what do you mean unlock bootloader???
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Chainfire made the root strategy. There are various strategies. Supersu is by chainfire. To change your recovery from stock to custom, you need to unlock the bootloader. It protects the current system by not letting unauthorized files overwrite or execute their scripts.
Not unlocking bootloader and flashing may lead to a brick. So
download platform-tools by google. (adb)
Extract it. Say at C:\
Now install drivers for your phone
open cmd and navigate to the folder where you extracted platform tools. Follow the code.
Enable usb debugging from developer options
Code:
cd C:\platform-tools
adb devices
a device and some number should show up with an online status
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
again, a device and number should show
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot reboot
if it says success,bootloader is unlocked.
download a recovery.img specific to your phone. rename it to say twrp.img and place it in the same folder as platform tools.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot twrp.img
the recovery will boot. this is a temporary boot and will wipe off on a reboot. Flash your supersu zip to root.
That's all. You have a rooted phone with an unlocked bootloader.
That is the maximum anyone would describe for you. Still confused, please do some research.
Hit thanks if i helped.
dev.kasibhatla said:
Chainfire made the root strategy. There are various strategies. Supersu is by chainfire. To change your recovery from stock to custom, you need to unlock the bootloader. It protects the current system by not letting unauthorized files overwrite or execute their scripts.
Not unlocking bootloader and flashing may lead to a brick. So
download platform-tools by google. (adb)
Extract it. Say at C:\
Now install drivers for your phone
open cmd and navigate to the folder where you extracted platform tools. Follow the code.
Enable usb debugging from developer options
Code:
cd C:\platform-tools
adb devices
a device and some number should show up with an online status
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
again, a device and number should show
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot reboot
if it says success,bootloader is unlocked.
download a recovery.img specific to your phone. rename it to say twrp.img and place it in the same folder as platform tools.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot twrp.img
the recovery will boot. this is a temporary boot and will wipe off on a reboot. Flash your supersu zip to root.
That's all. You have a rooted phone with an unlocked bootloader.
That is the mazimum anyone would describe for you. Still confused, please do some research.
Hit thanks if i helped.
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Thanks. Tho I am sure once I get hands on to it, I will know what to do. Can't wait to move those damned OBB Xd
Just be aware that by unlocking the bootloader you are going to lose camera quality. That's because the keys for image processing are deleted. I think it's only noticeable in low light situations, but still important to know, because once lost those keys will never come back. Therefore I'd rather recommend this rooting method:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/how-to-root-backup-drm-keys-t3013343
fab_ben said:
Just be aware that by unlocking the bootloader you are going to lose camera quality. That's because the keys for image processing are deleted. I think it's only noticeable in low light situations, but still important to know, because once lost those keys will never come back. Therefore I'd rather recommend this rooting method:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/how-to-root-backup-drm-keys-t3013343
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I woundn't recommend this anymore...
Use this one from russel5 - this is for stock rom and locked bootloader - and for staying at looked bootloader...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/recovery-root-mm-575-lb-t3418714
This is an noob-save tut which uses russel5's way...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/guide-newbshow-to-291-mm-z3clocked-t3536395
fluffi444 said:
I woundn't recommend this anymore...
Use this one from russel5 - this is for stock rom and locked bootloader - and for staying at looked bootloader...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/recovery-root-mm-575-lb-t3418714
This is an noob-save tut which uses russel5's way...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/guide-newbshow-to-291-mm-z3clocked-t3536395
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What he/she says. Sorry, I totally forgot about that method, it's much easier, thank you!
dev.kasibhatla said:
Chainfire made the root strategy. There are various strategies. Supersu is by chainfire. To change your recovery from stock to custom, you need to unlock the bootloader. It protects the current system by not letting unauthorized files overwrite or execute their scripts.
Not unlocking bootloader and flashing may lead to a brick. So
download platform-tools by google. (adb)
Extract it. Say at C:\
Now install drivers for your phone
open cmd and navigate to the folder where you extracted platform tools. Follow the code.
Enable usb debugging from developer options
Code:
cd C:\platform-tools
adb devices
a device and some number should show up with an online status
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
again, a device and number should show
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot reboot
if it says success,bootloader is unlocked.
download a recovery.img specific to your phone. rename it to say twrp.img and place it in the same folder as platform tools.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot twrp.img
the recovery will boot. this is a temporary boot and will wipe off on a reboot. Flash your supersu zip to root.
That's all. You have a rooted phone with an unlocked bootloader.
That is the maximum anyone would describe for you. Still confused, please do some research.
Hit thanks if i helped.
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Well ****....my root doesn't work. I am using SuperSu and TWRP but for some reason a ram disk extraction fails and no install...is it because I have systemless version of my phone or whatever keeps popping up???? And how do I fix that crap???
dev.kasibhatla said:
Chainfire made the root strategy. There are various strategies. Supersu is by chainfire. To change your recovery from stock to custom, you need to unlock the bootloader. It protects the current system by not letting unauthorized files overwrite or execute their scripts.
Not unlocking bootloader and flashing may lead to a brick. So
download platform-tools by google. (adb)
Extract it. Say at C:\
Now install drivers for your phone
open cmd and navigate to the folder where you extracted platform tools. Follow the code.
Enable usb debugging from developer options
Code:
cd C:\platform-tools
adb devices
a device and some number should show up with an online status
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
again, a device and number should show
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot reboot
if it says success,bootloader is unlocked.
download a recovery.img specific to your phone. rename it to say twrp.img and place it in the same folder as platform tools.
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot boot twrp.img
the recovery will boot. this is a temporary boot and will wipe off on a reboot. Flash your supersu zip to root.
That's all. You have a rooted phone with an unlocked bootloader.
That is the maximum anyone would describe for you. Still confused, please do some research.
Hit thanks if i helped.
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fluffi444 said:
I woundn't recommend this anymore...
Use this one from russel5 - this is for stock rom and locked bootloader - and for staying at looked bootloader...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/recovery-root-mm-575-lb-t3418714
This is an noob-save tut which uses russel5's way...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/guide-newbshow-to-291-mm-z3clocked-t3536395
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I unlocked the boot loader the official way (Sony guide and ****). I didn't want to brick my phone accidently.
GarrusN7 said:
I unlocked the boot loader the official way (Sony guide and ****). I didn't want to brick my phone accidently.
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You wouldn't have bricked your phone
If you followed instructions on their site and contacted them, like unlocking htc bootloader, congratulations, your warranty is officially void.
If you didn't contact them in any wau or uploaded your phone's mac/imei, if you re lock, warranty valid again.
dev.kasibhatla said:
You wouldn't have bricked your phone
If you followed instructions on their site and contacted them, like unlocking htc bootloader, congratulations, your warranty is officially void.
If you didn't contact them in any wau or uploaded your phone's mac/imei, if you re lock, warranty valid again.
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At least I did this the safe way. Oh well, I never send my phones for repairs as the repairs are always overpriced, my dad fixes everything himself if actually fixable XD.
But my root issue still remains!
GarrusN7 said:
At least I did this the safe way. Oh well, I never send my phones for repairs as the repairs are always overpriced, my dad fixes everything himself if actually fixable XD.
But my root issue still remains!
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Here's a link from another post. Follow it and check. It should work.
(you've already performed a few of those steps)
link