Q&A for CF-Auto-Root
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Whitch option in ODIN 3.10.6 after OTA update problem?
suhailtheboss said:
for anyone else who is having issues, if you use the bundled 3.07 that seems to not work. I downloaded 3.10.6 and was able to get it to work on my edge using the 920 file.
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There are 4 buttons to load the file and I cant get it to go through with any of them checked. Is there a specific one to check off?
Options are
BL
AP
CP
CSC
sk32md said:
There are 4 buttons to load the file and I cant get it to go through with any of them checked. Is there a specific one to check off?
Options are
BL
AP
CP
CSC
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AP!
Hello,
I have a Samsung Galaxy 6 Edge
Model SM-G925F
Android version 5.0.2
Baseband version G925FXXU1AOCW
Kernel version 3.10.61-4497415
Build number LXR22G.G925FXXU1AOCV
and I would like to root it with CF Autoroot.
I'm not an Android specialist and even the vocabulary is sometimes mysterious to me, so please excuse my naive questions.
The first one is : the phone has received a new software update which is awaiting me to install it, but I haven't done that yet because I saw on the CF Autoroot site that the root for G925F was based on build LRX22G.G925FXXU1AOCV, which I currently have...
So the question is : is it a problem to have the new update (approximately 160Mb I think) pending? Will the root succeed with this pending update?
Second question :
Also, I tried to disable two processes which were called "Software update".
I could only disable one of them (Software Update, 1.59MB size), the other one (Software Update, 19MB size) has its options greyed out and I can't use them.
Is this a problem? Should I re-enable the "Software update" process before rooting?
Third question : what are the consequences of the root?
Will the phone still receive the Samsung updates? I guess that if the answer is yes, updating will remove the root, is this right?
In that case, if I want to keep the root, how can I stop all updates, which currently are pushed to the phone... and that I couldn't stop, cf. question 2.
And, fourth question: after rooting based on the mentionned build, will there be new "roots" for this model, based on newer stock firmware? (so that the phone can receive useful Samsung updates)
Again, sorry for my silly questions, I did read the whole thread, but... I don't get all the subtle "evident" specialist stuff, and I'd like to avoid bricking the phone if possible
Thanks for your answers and help in explaining things to me!
dew_veil said:
Hello,
I have a Samsung Galaxy 6 Edge
Model SM-G925F
Android version 5.0.2
Baseband version G925FXXU1AOCW
Kernel version 3.10.61-4497415
Build number LXR22G.G925FXXU1AOCV
and I would like to root it with CF Autoroot.
I'm not an Android specialist and even the vocabulary is sometimes mysterious to me, so please excuse my naive questions.
The first one is : the phone has received a new software update which is awaiting me to install it, but I haven't done that yet because I saw on the CF Autoroot site that the root for G925F was based on build LRX22G.G925FXXU1AOCV, which I currently have...
So the question is : is it a problem to have the new update (approximately 160Mb I think) pending? Will the root succeed with this pending update?
Second question :
Also, I tried to disable two processes which were called "Software update".
I could only disable one of them (Software Update, 1.59MB size), the other one (Software Update, 19MB size) has its options greyed out and I can't use them.
Is this a problem? Should I re-enable the "Software update" process before rooting?
Third question : what are the consequences of the root?
Will the phone still receive the Samsung updates? I guess that if the answer is yes, updating will remove the root, is this right?
In that case, if I want to keep the root, how can I stop all updates, which currently are pushed to the phone... and that I couldn't stop, cf. question 2.
And, fourth question: after rooting based on the mentionned build, will there be new "roots" for this model, based on newer stock firmware? (so that the phone can receive useful Samsung updates)
Again, sorry for my silly questions, I did read the whole thread, but... I don't get all the subtle "evident" specialist stuff, and I'd like to avoid bricking the phone if possible
Thanks for your answers and help in explaining things to me!
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I do believe that when rooting your S6 you will trip the KNOX counter resulting in void warranty and inability to receive official updates. Check out this http://www.kingoapp.com/help/samsung-knox-counter.htm
CF-Auto-Root for Verizon SM-920V, i cant find it help please
I am trying to root my phone, i seen that at one point you could root with pingpong, but i have firmware version LRX22G.920VVRU2A0F1, can anyone lead me in the right direction to root my phone, or give me a link to where the proper CF auto-Root files i need are.. i have Odin 3.10.6, and i have got it to successfully recognize my phone, I'm just stuck at the "start button" i get failed from Odin.
thank you for any help
If I'm on 5.0.2 and flash 5.1.1 without the new f**** bootloader(and probably modem so as to have signal) through flashfire, will I be able to use cf-root after this??
Or it s a matter of kernel as well?
Of course it will trip knox, right?
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So finally cf-root keeping current binary official even with knox 0x1 is not going to happen on 5.1.1??
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Hi All,
Would you please let me know if it's safe to root with provided file on CF-Root site (CF-Auto-Root-zerolte-zeroltexx-smg925f.zip) for G925FXXS3DPF1 ?
Thank you
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I flashed it on third party binaries and now my phone is trying to boot recovery and shutdown and trying to boot recovery again stuck like that how can I fix it ? sorry for my bad english
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Hello.
I need access to a file, but on several sites on google - all say that i need to root...
So i want to root my phone, but still keep the "official" android (dont want CyanogenMod etc.)
But im really insecure on how to root my phone - and how risky is it?
Can you please provide me with a guide (with pictures please) on how to root it.
PS: Can i still update my android, if i root the phone?
Will all the data on the phone be deleted? like reinstalling windows....
ksl28 said:
Hello.
I need access to a file, but on several sites on google - all say that i need to root...
So i want to root my phone, but still keep the "official" android (dont want CyanogenMod etc.)
But im really insecure on how to root my phone - and how risky is it?
Can you please provide me with a guide (with pictures please) on how to root it.
PS: Can i still update my android, if i root the phone?
Will all the data on the phone be deleted? like reinstalling windows....
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You should have posted in galaxy s2 section but:
You can keep stock android, just follow this link to root your S2 and it will be fine. There is also video tutorial in the link
You won't be able to update your phone with Software Update but you can always find the latest firmware for S2 from SamFirmware
The sam firmware website is where you can find all the stock firmware for the S2
Your files will be fine such as music pictures etc they will not be wiped and it's not risky to root your phone with the link above
If you have any other questions just ask
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22sl22 said:
You should have posted in galaxy s2 section but:
You can keep stock android, just follow this link to root your S2 and it will be fine. There is also video tutorial in the link
You won't be able to update your phone with Software Update but you can always find the latest firmware for S2 from SamFirmware
The sam firmware website is where you can find all the stock firmware for the S2
Your files will be fine such as music pictures etc they will not be wiped and it's not risky to root your phone with the link above
If you have any other questions just ask
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Hello!
Thx for the quick, and great answer!
But i didnt mention - that im using Icecream sandwich... (4.0.4)
Do you have a guide for that 2? with the same creteria as i mentioned in my post
ksl28 said:
Hello!
Thx for the quick, and great answer!
But i didnt mention - that im using Icecream sandwich... (4.0.4)
Do you have a guide for that 2? with the same creteria as i mentioned in my post
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Try this one, different method of rooting but still easy to do:
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s2-i9100-icsandroid-4-0/
Kernel?
Hey.
What is the kernel doing? is that another rom or so? :S
Also heard alot of rumors about the Odin - that is was unstable and such, can you confirm that?
Hi all,
I have a Samsung Galaxy SIII which is on 3UK and I'm finding it quite slow and I'd like to start with getting rid of all the software I really do not want which comes bundled with the operator software, there is tons of it!
As I can't uninstall any of it, I understand that my options are to live with it, or root it.
I'm afraid I have no idea about rooting at all and wouldnt really no where to start. So... where do I start? I do not really need the phone to do anything fancy I just want the bare bones so that I can install what I want on it, not what someone else wants me to have on it.
Can I load the Samsung firmware onto it with no additional apps? This would be my ideal solution... Failing that, I guess i'll have to root it, but I also understand that I have to choose a ROM...
Can anyone point me in the right direction of a good basic tutorial to get me started on this?
Thanks in advance!
You just have to Flash an unbranded rom I guess..then full wipe and you are golden
.Check the thread with the polish 4.1.2 rom
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Hi Gavin, rooting is always a good option as it enables you to begin to exploit the potential of your device....however it is not necessary to do what you are suggesting.
The latest unbranded UK rom XXELL4 and the information you require is all in Faryaab's thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25922191&postcount=1
You can flash the stock rom using Odin software which is also available in the same post.
If you wish to root there are also other pre-rooted roms available to flash via Odin elsewhere in this general section. The key is that the latest UK unbranded rom is, as I say XXELL4
Hi, thanks for that clarification, just the info I needed!
Hi guys
I have an I9305 which was on T-mobile before I had the phone unlocked so I could use my giffgaff sim. All is well, I can use the sim no problem and have done for about 8 months.
My query is regarding rooting...
I have Super SU installed on my phone but when I open it I get the binary code problem message. I downloaded a root checker which tells me my phone isn't rooted. To be honest, I don't care whether it is or not. All I really want is to be able to update my phone with official updates and still use my giffgaff sim. First of all, do we still get updates using a giffgaff sim? Is kitkat available yet? I'm still on 4.1.2.
So...rooting. How do I remove any remnants from the root which was apparently there (and still be able to use my giffgaff sim)? I was told the phone had to be rooted to unlock it. Or how do I go about rooting the phone in a safe way? Is there official kitkat versions available for this model that I can flash?
Thanks in advance for any constructive advice.
D
You have posted in the wrong forum, ask a moderator to move it to the i9305 q&a section. You also appear to be missing some basic knowledge, best go and read the sticky threads in general forum.
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NO official KITKAT
After Root you can use your Sim as before!
To easy root, open Google and copy and paste this: "cf-auto-root-m3-m3zh-gti9305" (without quotes!)
Q&A for [ROOT] Saferoot: Root for VRUEMJ7, MK2, and Android 4.3
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Well I guess the first question would be why make a Q&A thread for a root method months after that method was relevant or even usable by most people here?
Thank you!
****in unbelievable. was flashing a safe rom from 4.1.2 rebooted back into 4.3. locked down. efs wiped. radio wiped. after several days of research, i found you and this. FIXED! back on verizon. rooted. nandroid backup installed. efs back. knox gone. **** YOU VERIZON!! assholes. You, good Sir, Rock. BETTER THAN CASUAL. Fo Sho!
I guess this might be the most appropriate thread to post in. My friend no longer uses his GS4 which was rooted on MJ7. I used TiBu to unfreeze all the apps and software updated to MK2. I am getting all these messages that my phone is tampered etc. Do I need to "unroot" first and then update? I'm not getting an update available for anything beyond MK2. My goal is to actually return this phone back to "stock" and to get the latest firmware 4.4.3+. What do I need to do?
joshm.1219 said:
Well I guess the first question would be why make a Q&A thread for a root method months after that method was relevant or even usable by most people here?
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Yeah, that's true.
The majority of the questions I get on this is how to use Saferoot on phones where Saferoot says that "your kernel is patched" and "your device is not supported".
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Cares said:
I guess this might be the most appropriate thread to post in. My friend no longer uses his GS4 which was rooted on MJ7. I used TiBu to unfreeze all the apps and software updated to MK2. I am getting all these messages that my phone is tampered etc. Do I need to "unroot" first and then update? I'm not getting an update available for anything beyond MK2. My goal is to actually return this phone back to "stock" and to get the latest firmware 4.4.3+. What do I need to do?
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Restore a factory-stock no-wipe ROM. That will allow you to take the update.
k1mu said:
Restore a factory-stock no-wipe ROM. That will allow you to take the update.
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Thanks for the response even though I figured it out before reading this post. I factory wiped to NC5 and rerooted. I'm shocked that the GS4 is not on 4.4.3 yet either...
Saferoot for Samsung GS4 I9500XXUEMJ9
Dear Sir
Will the saferoot (Root Method without tripping knox counter) work on Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9500, running on Android 4.3 . If anyone has experience, request please sharing the same.
Phone details are as below:-
Baseband version I9500DDUEMJ9
KERNEL VERSION
3.4.5-1984169
Se [email protected] #1
Fri oct 25 20:40:58 KDT 2013
BUILD NUMBER
JSS15J.I9500XXUEMJ9
SELinux status
Enforcing
SEPF_GT-I9500_4.3_0024
Regards
am66
plizz help
I hav a samsung note 2 and when i plug the usb cable to my note 2 and pc and as the debugging is also on but the debuging don't start means as it shows in the notification bar dat the debugging has started but it don't shows and so i am not able to root my note 2 plizz help
works on Razr M build 98.21.7
thank you, thank you, thank you!
finally something that works pefectly and as the intructions say. so simple and quick. Cheers.
Motorola Razr M XT905
Build 98.21.7.XT905.Retail.en.AU
Android version 4.1.2
Verizon Motorola Droid 4 - Success
This worked on my Motorola Droid 4 from Verizon (Android v4.1.2). The only problem i ran in to was I had to install the Motorola drivers before the script was able to detect my phone.
Success root on Acer DA223HQL
I can report another success story to gain root acess on Acer DA223HQL !
The bigest problem on this All-In-One Android system is to find the USB Slave Port. You have to open the device on the backside where the battery is located. After this is done, you can find an USB Micro-B port in the left upper corner of the battery case. (see Attachment)
Plug in your PC, run saferoot as ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
...descrieded and you will get fun as root!
It seems, there is no posibility to modifiy the bootloader - at now.
?!
I'm trying to run the script on my Mac running 10.7.5. Every time I try to type in the commands posted, I get the return message of "no such file or directory." I even tried to open install.sh through a shell window, going /Users/blah blah blah /saferoot/install.sh, but no luck there, either. Any suggestions?
does this works on samsung galaxy s4 mini duos GT-19192XXUBNB1 4.2.2 jellybean
i just want it to be rooted.. for app purpose.. its 19192XXUBNB1 just to be clear... its a samsung galaxy s4 mini duos
i dont want a custom rom or any firmwarre wid pre ROOT.. i just nid it to be rooted..
plss help guys.. thanks in advnce... happy new year ^_^ (sent via ie explorer) bad joke (too old)
[help] Stuck on sending files to your device
I'm trying to root my phone but I think it's stuck at sending files to my device. Anybody have any idea on how to fix this error? Thanks in advance.
[*] Starting rooting program.
rm failed for /storage/sdcard/arm-logs, Device or resource busy
/storage/sdcard/arm-logs/arm-runtime.log: Device or resource busy
ro.build.product=hlteatt
ro.build.id=KOT49H
[*] Checking if rooting succeeded
[*] Unfortunately, rooting failed. Cleaning up.
[*] Note: if you see 'Your Kernel is Patched!' then that means
[*] that Saferoot won't work with your phone. Please try some other
[*] way of rooting it.
[*] Waiting for your phone to appear
error: protocol fault (status read)
[*] Your phone is detected and ready for rooting.
[*] Sending files to your device...
Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Sprint)
Android 4.3
Build JWR67B.L700GJ04
Kernel 3.0.72-00006-g9aec75d
I'm trying to use the 4.3 Saferoot method described in this thread, but I'm having no luck. I searched the thread for "Galaxy Nexus" and there seemed to be at least one post that suggesting that other owners were having luck with this method.
* The process stops after "search kallsyms..." hits the ~192 counter with a "Unfortunately, rooting failed. Cleaning up." error.
* I am not getting the "Your Kernal is Patched!" warning.
Does this method not work for my particular device, or are there some steps that can be taken to try and salvage this?
root an old phone
As title says, i want to root an old phone.
It is HTC Incredible S S710e, the Android version is "4.0.4", Kernel version "3.0.16 - g693e8e9", Build number "4.08.1400.5 CL390815 release-keys"
i didn't buy this phone in America, and it didn't come with a carrier when i bought it.
My laptop is Win 8.1 pro, i couldn't find the driver for this phone, so i downloaded a "UniversalAdbDriverSetup.msi" from http://rootjunkysdl.com/?device=Android%20Drivers
I followed everything in the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758 but it seems not to work.
it says succeeded in getroot though, then it says
"Something has deleted su - looking for the backup copy"
"The backup is gone too - can't recover!"
"Press any key to continue ..."
then i pressed enter, the window closed and that's all.
Please help me! Thank you!
rooting LG Optimus F3
i can't seem to find anything on how to root Virgin Mobile's LG Optimus F3. where would i find that thread? i tried searching, but had no luck.
Help Needed!!!!
Sir, Can you please tell me how can I root my Samsung Galaxy S3 (G316HU) (Android 4.4.4) without voiding warrenty ? I bought it just a week ago & don't want to take any risk.
Thank You In Advance..
Hello,
Thanks for the special routing for "newbies". I am new to rooting and all the things rooting opens up. I have a Verizon Galaxy S 3 (SCH-I535) with Android 4.4.2, Baseband ver. I535)YUDNE1, Kernal ver 3.4.0. I want to install Android 5, but from reading several posts Verizon is probably not going to offer an upgrade to Android 5 for the Galixy G 3. I have seen several posts and instructions for installing Android 5.1 5.2. I need some guidance on the sequence of upgrade steps. Do i need to root my phone first, ie use saferoot and then do the Android 5 install? Or is the Android 5.X install a combined root and upgrade to Android 5?
The instruction for using saferoot are written in a general manner; is there a a more step by step procedure written for first timers? ( I am computer savvy and can follow instructions. Just do not have experience working with cell phones).
Can you recommend any particular one of the programs/procedures for installing Android 5.X on the Verizon Galaxy G 3 that has a developed step by step procedure and offers a high degree of success for newbies?
Thanks for your time and help to get me started down the right upgrade path.
Works on Kindle Fire 1st gen.
It worked using your instructions for my Mac running Yosemite on my Kindle Fire 1st gen. Thanks!
I was actually wanting to post in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980683
But it seems you are not allowed to post in that thread until you have posted at least 10 posts...which is great if you really only need to post in that one thread...
I urgently need to root the SHV-E330S, Build LRX22C.E330SKSUDOL4, that I just bought as right now it is rather useless to me...
I need to get rid of the Korean Telecom branding and make the phone understand that it is not in Korea anymore, and therefore not roaming...
But I cannot do that without it being rooted.
I checked everywhere, but I cannot find a CF-Auto-Root for that build.
I have the Recovery Image, which I was going to post in the above stated thread:
https://1drv.ms/u/s!At3VuFqpzytcgpRf36oYLgw_WPgCjA
That's a link to a OneDrive folder where I stored the Recovery Image.
Can anybody help me and possibly post a request for this in the above mentioned thread for me?
And does anybody have any further codes that allow me to find out whether I am up against a locked bootloader or not?
The codes I found so far did not work...
Or maybe someone has another idea how to find that out.
The phone has Knox installed, but it's a used phone anyway, so if warranty is void, then be it. It's one of the apps I then want to get rid of anyway.
Not sure if my phone has a flash counter.
Couldn't find out how to find that out either. Maybe someone has an idea on this one as well?
But that's only interesting with regards to warranty as well, I guess...so it does not really matter.
So, if anybody could help me in getting that CF-Auto-Root for my device and build?
And to find out whether my phone has a locked bootloader, that would be great...
Looking forward to your answers.
Kind regards,
Chris
I see there have been views. Is there nobody who could or would possibly help me?
Please?
I really need this CF-Auto-Root, but I cannot yet post in the corresponding thread.
It would be great if someone could help me out...
I very much hope that someone will have a heart and help me...
Alternatively, can anybody let me know how I can make a CF-Auto-Root myself?
Is there a program? Can I just exchange something in an existing root file?
Please, guys...I really need help...
If you have a custom recovery already, you can just flash SuperSu through it. No need for CF-Autoroot.
The bootloader won't be locked -- Korean variants of Samsung phones never are.
(also, did you try this link: https://download.chainfire.eu/493/C...-Auto-Root-ks01lteskt-ks01lteskt-shve330s.zip?)
jisoo said:
If you have a custom recovery already, you can just flash SuperSu through it. No need for CF-Autoroot.
The bootloader won't be locked -- Korean variants of Samsung phones never are.
(also, did you try this link: https://download.chainfire.eu/493/C...-Auto-Root-ks01lteskt-ks01lteskt-shve330s.zip?)
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Hi there!
Thanks for answering, and sorry my own answer comes so late, I had some internet issues now as well...what a surprise...when there is one thing, more will happen.
But back to the issue.
First of all, thanks for the info regarding the bootloader very likely not being locked. VERY good to know.
As for the CF-Auto-Root not being needed:
It might be correct that I could probably root the phone having the recovery image only...problem is, I cannot.
I know how to root with a CF-Auto-Root, that's easy enough...but without a step-by-step guide, I don't know how to root without a CF-Auto-Root....
As for the link, I cannot see which build this is for? Only which device...and as this list
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
which is supposed to be up to date, does not list my device with the requested build, but only with a different build, I am not sure the CF-Auto-Root in your link is the one I need.
And I don't want to completely brick my phone by using a root for a different build...
Do you by any chance have a step-by-step for me on how to root the phone without the CF-Auto-Root, when I have the recovery image?