Hey fellas, I just bought a LG 4x HD from Amazon for $417 only...and I know about the locked bootloader and such but that didn't stop me from getting this awesome phone. Anyways, just like what the title states as soon as I get the phone should I update it to the latest firmware right away or should I root it first then download Root keeper and then update to the latest firmware?
Any input will be greatly appreciated and really looking forward to begin working on this awesome device! Some people may know of the kind of work and support i've provided with other devices such as the G2X, T989 Galaxy S2, HTC Amaze, T999 Galaxy S3, and the Asus TF300t.
Doesn't matter here. You can do either first, root persists for ota and can be done on any version.
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muellersmattes said:
Doesn't matter here. You can do either first, root persists for ota and can be done on any version.
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I see so if I rooted first then updated it would still retain root access? Even without worrying about using RootKeeper?
update
then root
My opinion is the same.
First update and after root.
The Troll said:
update
then root
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Awesome. Thanks for the tip.
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babymatteo said:
I see so if I rooted first then updated it would still retain root access? Even without worrying about using RootKeeper?
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For me it did. I had rootkeeper installed and did a backup, but I dind't have to restore it. And many others reported that it stayed rooted even without rootkeeper. Of course this only applies to the FOTA upgrade, not for flashing a .kdz file.
muellersmattes said:
For me it did. I had rootkeeper installed and did a backup, but I dind't have to restore it. And many others reported that it stayed rooted even without rootkeeper. Of course this only applies to the FOTA upgrade, not for flashing a .kdz file.
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Even flashing from a .kdz file (most part of the times, not always) the ROOT remains.
The ROOT is eliminated when web upgraded, by the LG Upgrade Tool.
This is the most comun result, not saying that don't existe exceptions...
Hi guys,
welcome to the LG section and the device is super ( I love it). I hope to get unlock boot-loader to feel the power of the device
I wish you babymatteo and the others the best with developing the device .
Best regards,
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So I doing some searching and happen to find this. Has anyone ever tried this? and can vouch for it? Seems like one of those "to good to be true" type deals...
Ok.. can post the link, so, if you go to YouTube and search for the following you will see the video.
Root ANY Android Device 4.2.2, 4.3, 4.4 Jelly Bean, Kit Kat, Ice Cream Sandwich One Click
kharrison83 said:
So I doing some searching and happen to find this. Has anyone ever tried this? and can vouch for it? Seems like one of those "to good to be true" type deals...
Ok.. can post the link, so, if you go to YouTube and search for the following you will see the video.
Root ANY Android Device 4.2.2, 4.3, 4.4 Jelly Bean, Kit Kat, Ice Cream Sandwich One Click
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2604749
First, I would say buyer beware. Second, I seriously doubt it considering no root yet with the locked boot loader and the talent in this community. However, if you are willing to jump first...let us know how it goes and make sure you have video to prove it
nizbot said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2604749
First, I would say buyer beware. Second, I seriously doubt it considering no root yet with the locked boot loader and the talent in this community. However, if you are willing to jump first...let us know how it goes and make sure you have video to prove it
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Thanks for the info! I guess I jumped the gun on asking in a new thread (and I'll admit it, I didn't do a basic search for Kingo before hand.) I'm not quite sure I wanna be the first to try this on my AT&T S5.. even though I'm kinda that desperate to get Root :-/
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Thanks for the info! I guess I jumped the gun on asking in a new thread (and I'll admit it, I didn't do a basic search for Kingo before hand.) I'm not quite sure I wanna be the first to try this on my AT&T S5.. even though I'm kinda that desperate to get Root :-/
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I've tried it, doesn't work.
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donharden2002 said:
I've tried it, doesn't work.
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I am waiting for 2 things
1) root on stock ROM
2) possibility of larger internal storage
I would say it's gonna be a while. the man the myth the legend chain fire said it's gonna be a long time before we get root access
galaxy s4 nutjob said:
I would say it's gonna be a while some tyne man the the myth the legend chain fire said it's gonna be a long time before we get root access
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The latest firmware update for the AT&T S4 (NB1) does not yet have a direct root method. The obstacles for obtaining root on this phone (S5) and that phone are generally the same. So I would say root will be achieved on the S4 (newest firmware) before or at the same time as root for the S5. So I would say you are correct about it taking a little while.
I was under the impression that the CF-AUTO ROOT Method would work on the at&t SGH-I 337. Please advice
galaxy s4 nutjob said:
I was under the impression that the CF-AUTO ROOT Method would work on the at&t SGH-I 337. Please advice
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Nope. Won't work. There is no direct root method for NB1 yet. There is a work-around that involves SafeStrap and installing a pre-rooted ROM, but that's it at the moment.
donharden2002 said:
I've tried it, doesn't work.
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Yea, I decided to try it as well but as you said, didn't work
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Nope. Won't work. There is no direct root method for NB1 yet. There is a work-around that involves SafeStrap and installing a pre-rooted ROM, but that's it at the moment.
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I'm sure it's been asked and answered, but since you mentioned it.. The same type of work-around, using SafeStrap and installing a pre-rooted stock ROM, can't be used on the S5?
Here is a mirror to the Cf auto root method I used using Odin and it gave me for access I can't speak for the NB1 as my s4 was 6 months old at the time.
https://mega.co.nz/#!w85FlB5Y!VlG8KXC2QXck1oMA3eplIBHqzlL7C4RbfqNgn6Tz7vM
Attn: link provided for use at your own risk I'm trying to help not hurt. Also this is not my work and I take no credit.
Enjoy! !!!
galaxy s4 nutjob said:
Here is a mirror to the Cf auto root method I used using Odin and it gave me for access I can't speak for the NB1 as my s4 was 6 months old at the time.
https://mega.co.nz/#!w85FlB5Y!VlG8KXC2QXck1oMA3eplIBHqzlL7C4RbfqNgn6Tz7vM
Attn: link provided for use at your own risk I'm trying to help not hurt. Also this is not my work and I take no credit.
Enjoy! !!!
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So does this method works in the S5? I think thats what you mean right?
Pretty sure safe strap requires root first on JB ROM, then flashing a pretty rooted kit Kat update.
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No it doesn't sorry for the confusion this only works on the at&t galaxy s4
(Quoted from Chainfires Google+) That's impossible to predict, but I certainly wouldn't bet on it. It may take months or never happen. If root is important to you, get an unlocked device and be sure you'll have it.
galaxy s4 nutjob said:
(Quoted from Chainfires Google+) That's impossible to predict, but I certainly wouldn't bet on it. It may take months or never happen. If root is important to you, get an unlocked device and be sure you'll have it.
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Better hope this guy succeeds: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51944477&postcount=79
(If this is a duplicated post, in the wrong section or goes against something then sorry and remove the post)
How to root the Samsung Galaxy S5. This is a quick and easy video guide for anyone who has not rooted a device before.
Go to settings then about device and check your model number to see if its listed. If so you then can continue with the rooting process.
This will work on the Following Galaxy S5:
SM-G900F, SM-G900H, SM-G900I, SM-G900M, SM-G900R4, SM-G900T, SM-G900P , SM-G900T1, SM-G900W8
Downloads: (Sorry about the short links)
XDA Page: [SM-G900*] CF-Auto-Root - xda-developers
WinRar : Download WinRAR - FileHippo.com
Samsung Drivers: http://bit.ly/12XYjYR
Video Guide:
All credit goes to Chairfire. I just make his method into a simple Video Guide.
Make sure to donate and thank him for his work.http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=631273
Thanks sir. I did not know it in past. Now i know How to rooted Samsung galaxy s5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4NchJGHEjk
hemander said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4NchJGHEjk
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That's are great tutorial.. I like it.
I just can't get myself to root. Anyone else with me? Every phone I've had I never had to worry about losing my warranty, EVER.
Think they will ever come up with a way NOT to trip the knox?
fastfed said:
I just can't get myself to root. Anyone else with me? Every phone I've had I never had to worry about losing my warranty, EVER.
Think they will ever come up with a way NOT to trip the knox?
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I believe they did it for the Note 3, so why not the S5?
thinking I will hold off a bit to see if any non-knox roots come out... not sure if I can wait that long though... I love messing with my android phones
Unrooting the device though Odin works in restoring your warranty. Doing so make it as if it never was rooted.
atlast I have rooted it successfully
In iPhone, I failed to jailbreak first time, because I updated iOS version 6 to ios7 from my device software update. (OTA=Over the air). Not by iTunes.
But that time solved the problem, by Restoring my device via iTunes. And then able to jailbreak easily..
Now my Question:
Since Galaxy S5 came in version 4.4.2...
But after using 2 or 3 days, an update was installed in my SMG-900H.
Update file size was about 25-30mb.
But still version no is 4.4.2, no change is there..
So will it cause a problem (like- iphone) , if I try to Root my Galaxy S5 first time?
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Masum56k said:
In iPhone, I failed to jailbreak first time, because I updated iOS version 6 to ios7 from my device software update. (OTA=Over the air). Not by iTunes.
But that time solved the problem, by Restoring my device via iTunes. And then able to jailbreak easily..
Now my Question:
Since Galaxy S5 came in version 4.4.2...
But after using 2 or 3 days, an update was installed in my SMG-900H.
Update file size was about 25-30mb.
But still version no is 4.4.2, no change is there..
So will it cause a problem (like- iphone) , if I try to Root my Galaxy S5 first time?
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Sorry about the late responds, When I did this root it was made with my phone updated. So no nothing happen.
blackout720 said:
Sorry about the late responds, When I did this root it was made with my phone updated. So no nothing happen.
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So you mean, I can root my phone easily. No problem will occur, Right?
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Masum56k said:
So you mean, I can root my phone easily. No problem will occur, Right?
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yes you can root, but can't do any more updates after rooting. if you want to update in the future, you would need to go back to stock causing you to lose root, update, and then, root again after the update.
Hi,
I want to root my S5 as soon as I get it (as with all my previous Galaxy devices)
But , the rooting procedure makes the device "custom" and then Allsharecast does not work as far as I know.
Is there a solution to this for S5 ?
On the S3 and Note 8 , I had a modified lib file (libWFD_Engine.so) which fixed the problem of being a custom device.
blackout720 said:
Unrooting the device though Odin works in restoring your warranty. Doing so make it as if it never was rooted.
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how do you unroot through Odin ?
Thanks. I've successfully root my device.
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mrmrmrmr said:
how do you unroot through Odin ?
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Stock firmware for your device
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You forgot SM-G900V
blackout720 said:
Unrooting the device though Odin works in restoring your warranty. Doing so make it as if it never was rooted.
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Do you by chance know how to get a stock ftf (?) file which we can use in case root fails?
I am on UK H3G SM-G900F Android 5.0. Build number is G900FXXU1BOD3.
Thanks.
Guys, this thread is over a year old and is outdated now that Lollipop is out.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/com...y_s5_will_get_lollipop_starting_today/cq62ktt
In this comment, is a procedure to get root on ATT S5 Lollipop. I haven't tried it myself, might do it in a few hours. You do need to be rooted beforehand.
I wish I would've know this before I updated
I think that may be rooting it on a SS rom slot,not the actual OS on the phone.
It seems hes just replacing the backup's system partition with the Lollipop one, restoring and wiping, so wouldn't that be the stock slot?
EDIT: Screwed up the quote my bad
It seems the commenter was confused on devices. I was reading the s4 forums and they restore a backup of rooted lollipop, which we don't have. Maybe someone brave can try with rooted 4.4.4 and flash ota over Odin like the post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814?nocache=1
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It seems the commenter was confused on devices. I was reading the s4 forums and they restore a backup of rooted lollipop, which we don't have. Maybe someone brave can try with rooted 4.4.4 and flash ota over Odin like the post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814?nocache=1
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Already done: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59992272
Is this a possible root method?
http://www.oneclickroot.com/device/att-samsung-galaxy-s5-lollipop/
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Is this a possible root method?
http://www.oneclickroot.com/device/att-samsung-galaxy-s5-lollipop/
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Try it and let us know...100% doubt it
Don't know how true that one click root method is. We've never had a one click root besides towelroot. I'd also say give it a try and see what happens. If you soft brick it,just flash the Downgrade tar in Odin.
PS4AndroidHacker said:
Don't know how true that one click root method is. We've never had a one click root besides towelroot. I'd also say give it a try and see what happens. If you soft brick it,just flash the Downgrade tar in Odin.
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It says device can't be rooted at this time
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jrocx said:
Is this a possible root method?
http://www.oneclickroot.com/device/att-samsung-galaxy-s5-lollipop/
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This is an old, old, old method and I believe only worked on the original Android version shipped when the S5 was first released if at all.
is there a ss version for the lollipo?
CAG-man said:
This is an old, old, old method and I believe only worked on the original Android version shipped when the S5 was first released if at all.
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So I'm unrooted running 5.0 so theres no way for me to root if im on 5.0 already right??
ryan0720 said:
is there a ss version for the lollipo?
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Not yet. There is this news though. from muniz_ri
Joehen873 said:
So I'm unrooted running 5.0 so theres no way for me to root if im on 5.0 already right??
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As far as I know, there is no way to root an unrooted OC4. But it has been done to downgrade to root, but not successfully repeated the last I read. It has been said many time for this and prior OTA updates. Don't apply the update until root is confirmed. I like to download the update and upload the .cfg file to help those who work on rooting processes. I think Muniz noted that they advanced the Qfuse in this bootloader so it is near impossible to downgrade in order to root. ( I say near impossible because of the 1 report of a successful downgrade)
I updated from NCE to rooted 5.0. Here is the link. Follow the steps to the T: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3076803
Hackers have been defeated
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The title of this thread should be "root FOR lollipop" instead of "Root ON Lollipop". There is no root once your phone is ON Lollipop you needed to be rooted beFORe upgrading to Lollipop. Buying the phone new with Lollipop or taking the OTA renders it unrootable.
Well seems like the hackers have been DEFEATED
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stonecold36067 said:
Well seems like the hackers have been DEFEATED
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no way. i have total faith hackers will prevail.
Its been a while many people on here say this phone is already too old and nobodys trying to figure out a way to root it
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Can anyone help me out with rooting my s5 active? Its the SM-G870A model with android 5.0, baseband G870AUCU2BOF3, and kernel 3.4.0.
No, can't be done. This was the best place to ask so save yourself the time and stop Googleing. It can not be done.
just want to confirm that this cannot be done even if we are not concerned about tripping KNOX sensor? i am so sad, i've been away from rooting devices and i should have known better when i was updating that i should have rooted first.
Still no. If you took OF3 there is no going back or rooting. Sorry, some work is being done but no progress and probably won't happen.
any updates?
Been 2 months any updates? Like a DA i updated to this current version OTA, as a long time rooter I should have known better.
brothersman said:
Been 2 months any updates? Like a DA i updated to this current version OTA, as a long time rooter I should have known better.
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Negative, OF2 and OF3 still unrootable, and at this point i'd say the chances are pretty slim.
Any news????? To Root G870AUCU2BOF3 or downgrade?
Still no.
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Any chance with chainfire's systemless root?
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Any chance with chainfire's systemless root?
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Nope, i wait for android N.... :/
blackbiking said:
Nope, i wait for android N.... :/
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Hate to break it to you but it won't get any better with N.
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Rakuu said:
Hate to break it to you but it won't get any better with N.
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Long time lg user here im actually comming from a g4 to a active because one i love the phone im a mechanic i cracked my screen and it works fine just dont wanna dammage it any more. Im so fed up with lgs locked bls. Ive done a lotta test with g4 and the encryptions used are crazy. Ive seen unlocks and roots come year s later. Were dealing with a no rootable situation on marshmallow. Bootloader in mm checks integrity on system partition also no bl unlock no root. And android n will even be worse. I personaly think unless it a completly low end phone development is dead unles u buy a developer or internqtional series phones. The new encryprions use 256 bit keys which are just about uncrackable
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The new encryprions use 256 bit keys which are just about uncrackable
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Tends to be the plan when they lock it.
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I came from an iphone and jailbreaking was rather simple. I am trying to root by s5 active to get all that crap off of it that it came with. I am finding models that are similar to mine but none that are exact (the same as the OP). There is still no way to do it on my phone?
Hi folks, I just got this awesome tablet and I noticed that there's only the way to root this tablet by flashing chainfires stuff, which definitely will trigger knox and void our warranty.
So I wonder if there's any chance to get a smooth rooting method without tripping knox?
I don't think so, otherwise there would exist a thread.
It might be possible but the way to go isn't discovered yet.
And it seems if not many Devs are interested in the T810, dunno why.
I'm not able to develop my own rooting method, so I will appreciate the existing one or stay unrooted
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It's posted on this forum. Just search kingroot.
Thanks ashyx, it was explained here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60806379
However i'm wondering whether any of you guys have tried it on T715/T810 and not tripping KNOX. Thanks
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Thanks ashyx, it was explained here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=60806379
However i'm wondering whether any of you guys have tried it on T715/T810 and not tripping KNOX. Thanks
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It wont trip knox. No one has tripped Knox yet on a Samsung device with kingroot.
Thanks for your reply, I just tried Kingroot but I had no success (5.0.x)... I made a root request from inside the app.... I was the first one doing it for this device.
So I'd assume it won't happen anytime soon
Well seems if Ashyx prooved me wrong ☺
I might give it a try in a few weeks, at the moment I'm too lazy to do the research i should do before rooting
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Kanalcommander said:
Well seems if Ashyx prooved me wrong ☺
I might give it a try in a few weeks, at the moment I'm too lazy to do the research i should do before rooting
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Keep in mind that Kingroot didn't worked for me on 5.0.2. I don't know if it would work on 5.1.1 (It's not yet available in Germany (OTA & Kies), except flashing the "foreign" version via Odin).
If it works for you please let us know