Root for Kyocera Hydro - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Owner of Kyocera Hydro : Any proven root procedure's ? Thanx xda family
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Use z4root or the adb shell
Sent from moon to earth........

Thanx 4 the tip...already tried z4root...no go..abd shell Im not familiar with.Im open to any tip.
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download poot first then grab ministro2.followed by superuser.install ministro.superuser then run poot.let it run through.then run superuser.set permission to auto and update the binary.tjetes root access
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dietz9325 said:
download poot first then grab ministro2.followed by superuser.install ministro.superuser then run poot.let it run through.then run superuser.set permission to auto and update the binary.tjetes root access
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note,theres 2 versions.if you lose root after binary update,restart procedure and skip binary update this time.should work for you
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dietz9325 said:
download poot first then grab ministro2.followed by superuser.install ministro.superuser then run poot.let it run through.then run superuser.set permission to auto and update the binary.tjetes root access
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note,theres 2 versions.if you lose root after binary update,restart procedure and skip binary update this time.should work for you
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the current ministro 2 app doesnt support poot anymore (i tried poot today) and ive tried bin4ary's method as well (v30 and v4) is there any other way to root a hydro? i really wanna give it a shot

Just to follow up as of July 11 click root pro works in the hydro. It did for me at least. Gl to anyone who is trying to root it.

hey guys,
Im tryin to root the hydro my gf just got and wonderin if anyone has solved that mystery or not....
THANKS

As of today meistro2 still working w poot.my c5170 is rooted and overclocked that way
However if your hydro is v2,123root will do it too
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Rooting the Kycera Hydro Xtrm
Starting with android 4.1.2 - I used "safe root" and it worked flawlessly. 1 click go type of thing.
Got my copy from rootjunkysdl
Other methods did not work out for me.
Just thought I'd share.

I know this is an old thread about an old model, but...
I just got one (used, reset) and would like to root it somehow.
(Kyocera Hydro Edge, C5215, Android 4.1.2)
Tried looking there but did not see this tool:
mayapur said:
Starting with android 4.1.2 - I used "safe root" and it worked flawlessly. 1 click go type of thing.
Got my copy from rootjunkysdl
Other methods did not work out for me.
Just thought I'd share.
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Tried everything I have or could find on this phone:
Framaroot in several versions, root genius, Bin4ry, srsroot, z4root, 360root, superOneclick, towelroot.
The only thing which sort of worked was iRoot, which just installs Kingroot.
I say 'sort of' because Kingroot is protecting itself so well that changing the SU away from the foreign one with SuperSUme did not work.
I hope someone here will point me to a working method so that I can avoid Kingroot.
Thanks.

Best I've been able to do so far is via vRoot/Kingroot - but no way I can manage to replace it with SU or SuperSU afterwards.
Haven't found any 3rd party ROM for this model nor even a recovery specifically for it.
At least after gaining root I was able to de-krapify it though.
Anyone who has found better ways & tools & may be willing to share will be hugely appreciated.
Thanks.

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Root Status

Just wondering if anyone has tried rooting their Canadian Notes. I'd try it on one of the Notes at my store if I could.
Methods that might work:
S2 Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414&highlight=unroot
This is supposed to work with all Samsung devices
Super One Click 2.3.3: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
There are a couple other Skyrocket methods that could be attempted too. But I don't see why these 2 methods wouldn't work. If someone could try them out and report back, I'm sure we'd all appreciate it.
Can't comment on the first method since I don't feel like patching in sketchy kernels, but Super One Click is a big pile of fail on this one, as is the zergrush exploit in general. Both just crash out and fail to get permissions.
pattmyn said:
Can't comment on the first method since I don't feel like patching in sketchy kernels, but Super One Click is a big pile of fail on this one, as is the zergrush exploit in general. Both just crash out and fail to get permissions.
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Hmm... It probably won't be any different for the AT&T version. I'll give every method a shot though.
I'm going to wait to see if someone will release a kernel that already has root more than likely.
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Should work with this version since this phone is just a big Skyrocket.
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That's what I was thinking.. same chip..
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I am using a Korean note which is the exact version as the AT&T version
The way to do it would be to flash a kernel which would enable root
I wonder if it would apply to the devices in Canada Nd the Us eversions
Well when it gets here I'm going to use SuperOneClick 2.3.3 and do temp root and see if it works so I don't break it lol
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Using the Canadian Telus version - SGH-I717D - the latest Super One Click 2.3.3 fails when attempting the zergrush exploit.
Using the S2 Root mentioned above (without flashing anything extra, mind you), it says:
Device Manufacturer: SAMSUNG
Device Model: SGH-I717D
ROM Build: SGH-I717D-user 2.3.6 GINGERBREAD 207 release-keys
...click "Root Device"...
Checking Device Connection...
Device Connected!
Restarting ADB Server...
Checking ROOT Access...
Superuser Request Has Been DENIED! Aborting...
if I remember correctly, many users of the galaxy s series had trouble rooting at one point because of the signature verification in the 3e recovery. So if the note has the same recovery you won't be able to root using super one click until you remove this verification process. Can anyone try rebooting into recovery to check what recovery they are using.
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Okay i just rooted a skyrocket and i had to ODIN flash CMW the flash superuser.zip now thinking should i try that same attempt with the Note... Uhh id hate to brick this bad boy already!
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Personally, I wouldn't risk it until you know for sure you can return it. If you have your AT&T version in hand pull the full rom dump so we can root this bad boy.
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I've got a Rogers i717, and I'd love to do a rom dump, but I'm not sure how. I assume I need to use ODIN/Heimdall. Could someone walk me through it?
Ill do a dump soon as i get time when i get home.
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Hi guys,
I have my note in hand, just gotta run a few errands and I will get root going shortly.
Easiest method will probably be building a kernel with root already included, anyone know of a stock ROM floating about, that would make it a bit easier Reply @ my post in ROM dev forum, thanks
shujin said:
I've got a Rogers i717, and I'd love to do a rom dump, but I'm not sure how. I assume I need to use ODIN/Heimdall. Could someone walk me through it?
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I've got the Bell variant and would do the same in a heartbeat if someone could point me in the right direction.
tried cwm for skyrocket.. dead note now
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zergRush don't work.. damn.. how come i didn't build the kernel and put cwm on it ?
mashi said:
tried cwm for skyrocket.. dead note now
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zergRush don't work.. damn.. how come i didn't build the kernel and put cwm on it ?
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Give us a few once someone gets a kernel up you will be up and running again.
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i got it boot. i am trying to get cwm running.. compiled kernel already
mashi said:
i got it boot. i am trying to get cwm running.. compiled kernel already
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Awesome!!!
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Can't confirm root.

I rooted my phone way back when using one click root and I have superuser installed but never had any custom roms. Every time I use root check it does not confirm if I am rooted or not and keeps checking for what seams like an eternity. Am I missing something? Please help, I am trying to back up my current stock rom and can't get by. Thank you in advance...
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Stray2thaB said:
I rooted my phone way back when using one click root and I have superuser installed but never had any custom roms. Every time I use root check it does not confirm if I am rooted or not and keeps checking for what seams like an eternity. Am I missing something? Please help, I am trying to back up my current stock rom and can't get by. Thank you in advance...
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Ways to get confirmed:
1. Use root checker from market.
2. Install terminal Emulator and run command su
$ su
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If SuperUser popup comes out.. you are done rooting..
3. To get rooted.. Universal Androot for 2.1 - 2.3 devices.
Sorry I dont have the above mentioned files but you can have those with a little Googling.
Also you haven't mentioned your device, on which you are performing XperiMents
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I guess, If its Photon4g, then go for Photon Torpedo method, and confirm the root with above.
Thanks for the reply. Every time I use root checker I just runs forever and never stops checking. But I used the cmd prompt su and and the cmd line changes from a $ to a # so that means I am rooted. I been trying to perform a nandroid back up with rom manager and I keep getting a Failed to Boot 2 message every time, any ideas?
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By the way my phone is running on Android 2.3.4, Kernel version is 2.6.3.2.9 and the Build is 198_6. Rooted using one click some time back but never unlocked bootloader or installed a custom rom. I've been holding out on the ota update so I can unlock my boot...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393519 - Check out the link it has evry thing explained related to the MoPho and your query
Stray2thaB said:
Thanks for the reply. Every time I use root checker I just runs forever and never stops checking. But I used the cmd prompt su and and the cmd line changes from a $ to a # so that means I am rooted. I been trying to perform a nandroid back up with rom manager and I keep getting a Failed to Boot 2 message every time, any ideas?
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yeah. don't ever ever ever use rom manager. it's junk and doesn't work. do not use it or its recoveries. use jokers v3 or photon3 or another confirmed working recovery. NEVER USE ROM MANAGER.
Ok it's a lot to go through, but I'm going to see what I can get.
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na7q said:
yeah. don't ever ever ever use rom manager. it's junk and doesn't work. do not use it or its recoveries. use jokers v3 or photon3 or another confirmed working recovery. NEVER USE ROM MANAGER.
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Don't call an app junk just because it does not fully work on a particular phone. It actually does work for most things.
The recoveries that u mentioned are just modified versions of the recovery built into Rom Manager.
But of course u knew that!
Try the photon torpedo direct method it will tell you if your rooted and also can apply a proper root if your root install went bad.
na7q said:
yeah. don't ever ever ever use rom manager. it's junk and doesn't work. do not use it or its recoveries. use jokers v3 or photon3 or another confirmed working recovery. NEVER USE ROM MANAGER.
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So where do I get jokers v3 or photon3?
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bearw815 said:
Don't call an app junk just because it does not fully work on a particular phone. It actually does work for most things.
The recoveries that u mentioned are just modified versions of the recovery built into Rom Manager.
But of course u knew that!
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barely works on any phone. it's junk. never has the roms, mods, tweaks and all the good stuff updated or even available in the app for supported phones. junk i say!! :laugh:
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Stray2thaB said:
So where do I get jokers v3 or photon3?
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http://www.motosunfire.com/clockworkmod-recovery/

[Q] TECNO T3 Android phone

Hi everybody!
I start this tread because i have a TECNO T3 phone whit Android 2.3.5 and I need to flash and install custom rom inside...
but the problem is that nowhere i have seen nothing of that phone.
if somebody have any links or some knowing you can quote hier.Sorry for my bad english
have u rooted the phone?
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How to root my Tecno T3
please I need to root my tecno t3. I've tried all one click solutions and they didn't work
To gain root access, you have to perform the root method by installing POOT apk and MINISTRO II apk.
Download: Poot Tecno n3
Download: Ministro II library(from Google play store)
To ROOT your TECNO N3 is simple
Just install POOT apk to internal memory and run the apps. it will require you to install MINISTRO II, you'll get -error like "update minstro library", just update through google play store.
Then proceed again to the next step. After installing and updating all the libraries of QT, your phone will automatically reboot(or reboot manually)
You'll get two buttons
1. "press here to poot"
2. "built in root check
Click on the first button to poot and wait till you have 3 buttons
, That means you are now rooted.
You can now complete the process by downloading super user application from the play store
The author would like to thanks the following;
giantpune of androidforums
ken****a of xda developers
Ba-Ka Mnemonic for helping me(tecno n3)
BrainRex
If you have any questions please leave a comment below
where to download
muammil said:
To gain root access, you have to perform the root method by installing POOT apk and MINISTRO II apk.
Download: Poot Tecno n3
Download: Ministro II library(from Google play store)
To ROOT your TECNO N3 is simple
Just install POOT apk to internal memory and run the apps. it will require you to install MINISTRO II, you'll get -error like "update minstro library", just update through google play store.
Then proceed again to the next step. After installing and updating all the libraries of QT, your phone will automatically reboot(or reboot manually)
You'll get two buttons
1. "press here to poot"
2. "built in root check
Click on the first button to poot and wait till you have 3 buttons
, That means you are now rooted.
You can now complete the process by downloading super user application from the play store
The author would like to thanks the following;
giantpune of androidforums
ken****a of xda developers
Ba-Ka Mnemonic for helping me(tecno n3)
BrainRex
If you have any questions please leave a comment below
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please the download link for poot
please I followed your instructions and it didn't work on my tecno t3. what should I do?
I tried 8 times before it work. So keep trying
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If phone vibrate n goes blank try this steps.
1- enable usb debuging
2- change location of install app to fone memory.
3- uninstall pook and ministro
4-reboot N3 and reinstall pook and ministro II
5-Make sure you have internet connection so as to update ministro binary
6-restart your N3 after the update
7-unmount sdcard and run pook
8-select the 1st option and wait. if pook display install superuser then u hv sucessfully root your N3.
If phone vibrate n goes blank then remove battery n put it back. power the fone, as soon as it shows instaling sdcard quickly run pook and n press the first option.
will this work for T3 and can i install rom? thanks
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thanks bro, worked
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A1deparagon said:
will this work for T3 and can i install rom? thanks
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yes it will. I just did it. I'm also working on a custom rom will be out soon
Ok welcome hopefully soon
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Please. How. Long will take?
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Please any rom? For technology
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It will be fun if we can get custom rom for n3
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twicenoni said:
It will be fun if we can get custom rom for n3
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i'm working on it, just need the boot ang recovery.img files.
tecno1 said:
i'm working on it, just need the boot ang recovery.img files.
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Do you know the site where i can download the Tecno N3 stock firmware and clockworkmod recovery?
Romdump/Nandroid backup
Any body here have Romdump/Nandroid backup of Techno T3? can i have the download link?.....
Thanks...
Rooting tecno t3
tecno1 said:
please I need to root my tecno t3. I've tried all one click solutions and they didn't work[/QP
Please call/text me on 07033315445. for free rooting. i am on whatsapp too.
Leonard
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techno n7
please i need to install custom rom on my techno n7,please if u av any info on where i can get one...pls kindly post it........and developers,kindly help us tecno users to make custom roms please
where can i get CWM for tecno n7
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Custom Rom Recovery for Tecno N7
maish89 said:
where can i get CWM for tecno n7
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Go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44660171&postcount=417&nocache=1
Tecno T3 Rom
Hi.
I've bricked my Tecno T3. I'm searching for a rom compatible to repair it! i went to the nairaland blogpost on unbricking solutions... But the rom i tryed make my touchpad not work. (N3 custom Rom). So need a T3 rom / backup....
Plz

[ROOT] Easiest one click root solution for grand quattro

This is originally shared by our beloved friend yosoBR , thank him if u get anything helpful
There is an app called kingo app through which u can simply root ur device by one click. And the most attractive part is ur device status will remain official after rooting and u can unroot also using that tool. This app is working with the very latest firmware update from samsung.
u may download it from http://www.kingoapp.com/android-root/download.htm
Warning: Though it is safe but do it at ur own risk. I am not responsible if anything goes wrong.
Good thanks for sharing...
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Remember to be connected on internet when u open the app else u wont be able to connect ur device to this root tool.
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FAQ 1
1. Can i have the warrant after rooting?
Some manufacturers assert that rooting voids your device’s warranty. However, rooting will not actually damage your hardware. If you use Kingo software to root your phone and will not delete any pre-installed apps. You can “unroot” your device any time with Kingo Android Root, and manufacturers won’t be able to tell if it’s been rooted.
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their FAQ!
Mr.Wanted said:
their FAQ!
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Yes dude... even after rooting grand quattro using kingo app its showing every status as official that means nothing to worry about warranty.....
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I found another one click root method for our quattro. I found our phone is supported by this soft in their website. I did not get any chance to test it as I am already rooted using kingo app. If anyone want , can check it and let us know if it is really supported or not. Visit the below link to get to know more info
www.srsroot.com
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Kingo worked perfectly for my Quattro, thanks!
Shaderach said:
Kingo worked perfectly for my Quattro, thanks!
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Enjoy
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Thanks
worked like a charm , thanks bro:good:
Is there any way to root quattro
without a pc??? Without prima , kingo and sen drivers??? Please tell me ad ive got 2 laptops one with screen broken and other with hard disk broken i know it sounds strange but its true:thumbup:
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Sorry keyboard mistake its odin not prima and its adb drivers and not sen sorry
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ZANKRUT.DOSHI said:
Is there any way to root quattro
without a pc??? Without prima , kingo and sen drivers??? Please tell me ad ive got 2 laptops one with screen broken and other with hard disk broken i know it sounds strange but its true:thumbup:
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Sorry keyboard mistake its odin not prima and its adb drivers and not sen sorry
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Till now no process available which can be done without pc.
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ZANKRUT.DOSHI said:
Is there any way to root quattro
without a pc??? Without prima , kingo and sen drivers??? Please tell me ad ive got 2 laptops one with screen broken and other with hard disk broken i know it sounds strange but its true:thumbup:
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You don't have any friends who have computers? None?!?
Ok ok I had an old laptop 512mb ram it worked and i managed to install cwm and root quattro thanks
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It was slow and took lots of time but I installed cwm very old laptop 6 year old you see
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Kingo app worked fine for me.
Earlier rooted used odin and CWM recovery.
Unrooted using unroot.zip in recovery mode.
Now successfully rooted using kingo.
But I want to remove CWM recovery. How to do?
vkssreedharan said:
Kingo app worked fine for me.
Earlier rooted used odin and CWM recovery.
Unrooted using unroot.zip in recovery mode.
Now successfully rooted using kingo.
But I want to remove CWM recovery. How to do?
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Just flash stock recovery or take backup of all apps using titanium and flash full fresh stock rom. Choice is yours.
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Why is kingo better than CWM or framaroot?
Thank you very much, coolkoushik07
pedromsouza said:
Why is kingo better than CWM or framaroot?
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If your sole purpose is to get your phone easily rooted just to use apps that need root access, without flashing cwm via odin, kingo app is the right choice. It's damn easy. Install it to your computer, connect the phone, hit root in desktop application (kingo app). That's it. All process is done by kingo app and you get supersu on your phone followed by a single boot hardly within 4 mins. It also keeps the phone status as official.
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This root method is the best I found.....
As to test apps that require root access this method is the best......
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sumeetrewalia said:
This root method is the best I found.....
As to test apps that require root access this method is the best......
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If u have flashed cwm then rooting via recovery is the best process as u can root and unroot right from ur phone..
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MJ7 Root?

The interwebs is a blackhole for knowledge now days. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a Root for the I545VRUEMJ7 (or just MJ7). I was not previously rooted before. Thanks for the help!
Swimboy46163 said:
The interwebs is a blackhole for knowledge now days. Can anyone point me in the right direction for a Root for the I545VRUEMJ7 (or just MJ7). I was not previously rooted before. Thanks for the help!
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If you are already on mj7 right now you have no root. Hasn't been cracked. If you are on a previous version then there are root guides in android dev. And a way to keep root as you flash up to latest version.
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Ok thanks! Is there a thread somewhere with someone working on this that you know of? Or is there a place news like this can be found?
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Just keep checking here. Keep in mind mj7 has been out less than a week. I'm not a developer, far from it, but I'm sure it's being worked on. Patience.
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Just curious, since this my first time rooting anything, how long does it usually take to get hacked around (months, weeks, year)?
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Swimboy46163 said:
Just curious, since this my first time rooting anything, how long does it usually take to get hacked around (months, weeks, year)?
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It might never be rooted. But rest assured devs are working on it. Just have to wait patiently.
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I get it. I'm coming from ios so I get waiting patiently. I just hope I don't have to wait long for this. I want to dive into custom ROMs ect.
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This guy claims to have rooted MJ7 using vroot.
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vroot here:
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Rooting MJ7
Swimboy46163 said:
Ok thanks! Is there a thread somewhere with someone working on this that you know of? Or is there a place news like this can be found?
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Head over to this thread -- very good tutorial that I followed this morning. It worked for me, and I am running the MJ7 fully rooted now.
I have run into one problem though -- and it may be something that has been solved but I haven't found it yet. I cannot get Safestrap to install recovery because the MJ7 "update.zip" that I installed implements SELinux and Samsung has a security policy set that keeps blocking Safestrap's attempt to install recovery.
I have no doubt that someone has -- or will -- figure out how to defeat that, though.
I'm at work and haven't had a chance to look at the video but is this root from stock? Or from 4.2.2 previous root.
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Swimboy46163 said:
I'm at work and haven't had a chance to look at the video but is this root from stock? Or from 4.2.2 previous root.
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The method starts you off by re-flashing factory stock (no-wipe) MI1, then using the Root de la Vega method to gain root but not substantially change any system files. Then you have to have SuperSU Pro, because you have to enable it's "Survival" mode to keep root -- it's $2.49 on the Play store. Be forewarned -- OTA RootKeeper isn't updated for 4.3, so it won't do the job. Once you have Pro's "Survival" mode enabled, you have to swap out one file in /system/bin with the one listed in the guide.
Once you do those things, you can either take the OTA as normal, or use adb to sideload it if you have the "update.zip" file saved. When it reboots after update, you will be in 4.3.3 MJ7 fully rooted. I did it this morning, and found out that you want to follow ALL the steps rather than shortcut since you're already rooted. The update checks the SHA1.digest of a LOT of files, and if you have frozen or uninstalled any of them in Titanium (for example) it does change the SHA1.digest of the file. I ran into the problem because I had FWUpdate.apk uninstalled, then reinstalled to get the OTA -- but the update failed the first time because FWUpdate.apk had changed. So, after starting again (at step 1 this time), everything went through slicker than snot on a doorknob.
Looks as though you have to be rooted to begin with. Because it says KEEP your root. We are trying to root from stock.
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Swimboy46163 said:
Looks as though you have to be rooted to begin with. Because it says KEEP your root. We are trying to root from stock.
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Nope -- hasn't been achieved yet. I was lucky that my phone came with ME7; I rooted it then and disabled updates until I saw that the MJ7 enables the new AWS band, and is a full upgrade to 4.3.3
I also develop for Android, and have learned to never install an update from Verizon without FULLY researching what it does -- is it worth getting what it gives me in exchange for what I lose? You gotta watch Verizon -- they are on a program to completely remove any control over our phones from us. "Run what we give you and like it" -- screw them!
Yeah I don't get why Verizon has to make it this difficult.
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I heard the MJ7 root is coming soon. Hopefully it doesn't have any setbacks.
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The moderators pulled the links to vroot. There is major concern it is malware communicating to servers in China. I would edit your post and remove the link until word comes it's safe.
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I'm talking about another rooting possibility.
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As a general warning to members, vroot has not been verified to be safe yet. Because of this we are removing links to it and warning you of the potential risks of using it.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Sir_Eagle said:
This guy claims to have rooted MJ7 using vroot.
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vroot here:
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I have rooted my Verizon SCH-I545 MJ7 wit VROOT and have had NO issues. It is very simple, one click. This Chinese site that has VROOT is a site that has custom ROMs etc. There doesn't appear to be any ROMs available for the SCH-I545 yet and you can't install xda roms or kernels from xda & VROOT has its own recovery program though not as extensive as xda. These Chinese guys have done a quick minor miracle with VROOT. I can get rid of bloatware & other annoying programs with this VROOT method. I've been running it for 4 days now without incident. Still, use at your own risk.
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The moderators pulled the links to vroot. There is major concern it is malware communicating to servers in China. I would edit your post and remove the link until word comes it's safe.
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i am confirming that vroot works fully. i dont like the superuser but it works. supersu isn't an option because it wont update binary. but i am telling you VROOT fully roots and gives super user permission. just google vroot and it pops right up. download it. theres nothing to do . after the phone reboots it works. BUT I MUST WARN YOU IT SAYS CUSTOM ON THE BOOT SCREEN NOW

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