Is it possible for com.tmobile.pr.adapt to force Super SU to grant root access?
I noticed it got access and I dont remember ever allowing it. This happened after using Ti backup to uninstall T-Mo My Account.
I've since uninstalled the ctpa (for short) diagnosticware so the visible and immediate problem is gone.
But I'm afraid I tripped the root notification to T-Mo servers. I'm also scared that Super SU was somehow compromised.
Does anyone know more about this?
I have LG-H901 (T-Mobile V10), bootloader unlocked, rooted w/ TWRP and Super SU installed. Factory ROM has not been changed.
it shouldnt force su access, I used xposed and root cloak to hide it from asking for root
I made a copy of it with titanium back up and deleted it, no problems.
You didn't trip anything, don't worry.
dom2684 said:
it shouldnt force su access, I used xposed and root cloak to hide it from asking for root
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I know it shouldnt but I'm suspicious that it did. I've heard that rootcloak doesnt do much of anything since it doesnt make Android Pay work and doesnt seem like I need it for this if I've deleted all the Tmobile stuff. Plus I dont have any other reason to install Xposed that I can think of for the V10, though I've used it on other phones for some cool features. Or is there something I'm missing?
justice26 said:
I made a copy of it with titanium back up and deleted it, no problems.
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Thats good to hear, thanks. I didnt make a backup or anything, just deleted it. I know you're supposed to always backup but I only backup things I want to keep. Everything is fine here also and no more annoying root access notifications either :good:
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You didn't trip anything, don't worry.
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Thats great to hear, thanks. If you dont mind, how do you know?
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I know it shouldnt but I'm suspicious that it did. I've heard that rootcloak doesnt do much of anything since it doesnt make Android Pay work and doesnt seem like I need it for this if I've deleted all the Tmobile stuff. Plus I dont have any other reason to install Xposed that I can think of for the V10, though I've used it on other phones for some cool features. Or is there something I'm missing?
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I had denied that app su access and I kept getting the toast notification that it had been denied access, then I used roat cloak and added that app and now I don't get anymore toats saying it was denied , so it seems it does hide root from that app
dom2684 said:
I had denied that app su access and I kept getting the toast notification that it had been denied access, then I used roat cloak and added that app and now I don't get anymore toats saying it was denied , so it seems it does hide root from that app
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Why not just used Ti Backup to uninstall the com.tmobile.pr.ddapt? Nothing to hide from then.
Apache0c said:
Why not just used Ti Backup to uninstall the com.tmobile.pr.ddapt? Nothing to hide from then.
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I tried roat cloak first and it worked so I just left it like that. Next step would be been ti back up
With root enabled file explorer, go to /system/priv-app and move AdaptClient folder elsewhere, and reboot the phone.
mingkee said:
With root enabled file explorer, go to /system/priv-app and move AdaptClient folder elsewhere, and reboot the phone.
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Why not just delete?
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ZDeuce2 said:
Why not just delete?
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Just in case it is needed in the future for anything, or if something else messes up.
You always move or rename something and test a bit before deleting it.
It is just a good habit to have.
Milimbar said:
Just in case it is needed in the future for anything, or if something else messes up.
You always move or rename something and test a bit before deleting it.
It is just a good habit to have.
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I realize that, but if you search the threads, all it does is report analytics / diagnostics / and modified systems to t-mobile, we've known this since the phone debuted 2 months ago. And if you are that concerned about system integrity, freezing it doesn't break dependencies, like both moving or removing would.
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Milimbar said:
Just in case it is needed in the future for anything, or if something else messes up.
You always move or rename something and test a bit before deleting it.
It is just a good habit to have.
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That is a good habit in general, but pointless in this case, as Adapt Client is a piece of spyware garbage. There is absolutely zero benefit to keeping it.
siraltus said:
That is a good habit in general, but pointless in this case, as Adapt Client is a piece of spyware garbage. There is absolutely zero benefit to keeping it.
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Some people may at one point want to accept an OTA update.
In that case you need an unmodified system with this garbage intact.
I agree that it is a useless piece of spyware garbage.
However there may still be a need for it for some people at some point.
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Some people may at one point want to accept an OTA update.
In that case you need an unmodified system with this garbage intact.
I agree that it is a useless piece of spyware garbage.
However there may still be a need for it for some people at some point.
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Leaving crapware on your phone defeats the whole purpose of rooting, really, IMHO. If you can root, you can flash an .img file or a ZIP to update to the latest version. OTAs only make sense if you're stock, unrooted.
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Leaving crapware on your phone defeats the whole purpose of rooting, really, IMHO. If you can root, you can flash an .img file or a ZIP to update to the latest version. OTAs only make sense if you're stock, unrooted.
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Just remember you are not everyone.
You are entitled to your own opinion just like everyone else.
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Just remember you are not everyone.
You are entitled to your own opinion just like everyone else.
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And I just voiced it. Problem?
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And I just voiced it. Problem?
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Why would I have a problem with you voicing your opinion?
That is what makes XDA great.
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Why would I have a problem with you voicing your opinion?
That is what makes XDA great.
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Then don't act like a typical XDAer. I don't need your schooling on whether I'm entitled to my own opinion. Everyone is.
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Leaving crapware on your phone defeats the whole purpose of rooting, really, IMHO. If you can root, you can flash an .img file or a ZIP to update to the latest version. OTAs only make sense if you're stock, unrooted.
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Yup. My thoughts exactly. :thumbup:
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How do take a screen shot on android without root?
You can't. The only way is through the ADK.
Google it.
I think the user above means SDK instead of ADK
Rooting is super easy a monkey can do it.
It shouldn't take you more than 1 minute to do it start to finish.
After you have rooted, download ShootMe from the Market.
dublued said:
After you have rooted, download ShootMe from the Market.
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or drocap2.. i use ShootMe myself though
dublued said:
I think the user above means SDK instead of ADK
Rooting is super easy a monkey can do it.
It shouldn't take you more than 1 minute to do it start to finish.
After you have rooted, download ShootMe from the Market.
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gah this is what i get for not paying attention to my auto correct! thank you.
Hmmm...thats odd, I was thinking that ShootMe worked without root. Well, at least it did for my EVO. Might be worth a try.
pyun said:
Hmmm...thats odd, I was thinking that ShootMe worked without root. Well, at least it did for my EVO. Might be worth a try.
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This used to work on non rooted phones. What happened? EVO on sprint.
It requires root access to work...prior to the OTA update there was an exploit that allowed it to work on non rooted phones but HTC blocked it
Working great on my Evo. For Evo owners: READ! It requires root. Always has. HTC hole allowed it to work before OTA.
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-bw-picme-local-zmxE.aspx
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Requires root ^^^^
I am not one of the uber l33t [email protected] types that rooted my phone so that I can dig into the inner workings of the operating system. I rooted my phone exactly for reasons like this.
If you're like me and hate not being able to install a program that you want to use.... Root your phone. It's really really really easy (really). If I did it, ANYONE can do it.
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I am not one of the uber l33t [email protected] types that rooted my phone so that I can dig into the inner workings of the operating system. I rooted my phone exactly for reasons like this.
If you're like me and hate not being able to install a program that you want to use.... Root your phone. It's really really really easy (really). If I did it, ANYONE can do it.
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and very easy to unroot.. don't ask "do i unroot," its in the stickied thread of Vibrant General
pyun said:
Hmmm...thats odd, I was thinking that ShootMe worked without root. Well, at least it did for my EVO. Might be worth a try.
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Didn't work with no root on my vibrant, had to root to use it. But it does work on the slide with no root.
Good day all!
I have a bit of an odd question, my corporate IT department has switched over to a new moible phone deployment system called airwatch.
It is quite the big brother system, the list of permissions is astounding, with things like remote viewing of camera's, remote wipe, remote activation of GPS to determine location etc, etc, with the privacy issues set aside (I'm not doing anything wrong with my phone and I exceed performance goals so I'm not worried)
The one thing I cannot live with is the requirement that I cannot run any of my work apps on a rooted phone, as a matter of fact if I even try it will lock down my user account SYSTEM wide, meaning I will not be able to access my work laptop or web clients, without IT resetting my account (I learned the hard way)
My question is this, is there a way to retain root access but appear to not be rooted?
Assuming that "stealth"root is not possible, is there a process that I can root/unroot at will with any changes I have made while rooted remaining?
My needs are not too complicated, I would like to keep my custom debloated rom (jelly beans 10), further remove any unwanted apps, tweak a few settings and install my favorite mods and themes, then reroot my phone and install my work apps.
I'm very familiar with working with roms and mods, I have been doing so since the original moto droid, however if there is not a guide to follow I am lost in the woods.
Any suggestions or help is greatly appreciated.
Chip
I assume that the phone was given to you by your company. If thats the case. I would give it back and use my personal phone. I dont go for that invasion of my privacy. But they can do it because its not technically your phone. Now if you use your own phone they cant (legally) do that.
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droidx2.3.3 said:
I assume that the phone was given to you by your company. If thats the case. I would give it back and use my personal phone. I dont go for that invasion of my privacy. But they can do it because its not technically your phone. Now if you use your own phone they cant (legally) do that.
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They actually can do this if he chooses to use his phone with the network applications. All they have to do is say is to protect their systems and I'm assuming he's in some kind of high security job with all those monitoring so he probably agreed to in a contract before starting.
OP have you tried simply temp unrooting? The supersu app had that option or you could get ota root keeper and use it to temp unroot.
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Also try voodoo ota rootkeeper. It has a root backup, unroot and restore feature.
TonikJDK said:
Also try voodoo ota rootkeeper. It has a root backup, unroot and restore feature.
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I think I said that
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I think I said that
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Sorry, I won't intrude again.
TonikJDK said:
Sorry, I won't intrude again.
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Better not!
Since you obviously take everything serious I was messing with you. Have some fun that's what this forum is for.
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kintwofan said:
Better not!
Since you obviously take everything serious I was messing with you. Have some fun that's what this forum is for.
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isnt that the truth! everbody is so uptight around here its getting a bit old. teh internets is serious biz yo!
droidstyle said:
isnt that the truth! everbody is so uptight around here its getting a bit old. teh internets is serious biz yo![/QUOT]
What's old and stale is the 4 clown act that degrades XDA.
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universexda said:
droidstyle said:
isnt that the truth! everbody is so uptight around here its getting a bit old. teh internets is serious biz yo![/QUOT]
What's old and stale is the 4 clown act that degrades XDA.
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Haven't used that particular suite but if it is like the others I have seen, it will alert to a changed state. I wouldn't risk it. Don't know where you work but I have seen plenty of companies hand out pink slips after a pen testing.
From an IT perspective, you are a niche when it comes to a responsible smart phone user. Most people just download every free app they find regardless of the full permissions. Throw in the ability to play cracked apps on a rooted device and it's a nightmare.
As far as byod on the network, a decent usage clause will still require you to consent to it before connecting usually.
Do you just use the device for email or do you vpn/etc?
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chipfrank said:
Good day all!
I have a bit of an odd question, my corporate IT department has switched over to a new moible phone deployment system called airwatch.
It is quite the big brother system, the list of permissions is astounding, with things like remote viewing of camera's, remote wipe, remote activation of GPS to determine location etc, etc, with the privacy issues set aside (I'm not doing anything wrong with my phone and I exceed performance goals so I'm not worried)
The one thing I cannot live with is the requirement that I cannot run any of my work apps on a rooted phone, as a matter of fact if I even try it will lock down my user account SYSTEM wide, meaning I will not be able to access my work laptop or web clients, without IT resetting my account (I learned the hard way)
My question is this, is there a way to retain root access but appear to not be rooted?
Assuming that "stealth"root is not possible, is there a process that I can root/unroot at will with any changes I have made while rooted remaining?
My needs are not too complicated, I would like to keep my custom debloated rom (jelly beans 10), further remove any unwanted apps, tweak a few settings and install my favorite mods and themes, then reroot my phone and install my work apps.
I'm very familiar with working with roms and mods, I have been doing so since the original moto droid, however if there is not a guide to follow I am lost in the woods.
Any suggestions or help is greatly appreciated.
Chip
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Thanks for the advice all; here is what I found plus the info I left out
The phone is my phone, this is why I was a bit squirrely about the full set of permissions, theoretically someone could tun on the camera at any time and snap photos, since it sits on my nightstand that could be a bit akward....
The usage is primarily for exchange email, and several proprietary apps, ordering, account info, truck tracking etc etc
Temp unroot using the option in the SU does not work
Oddly enough the Vodoo OTA rootkeeper seems to accomplish the task:good:
chipfrank said:
Thanks for the advice all; here is what I found plus the info I left out
The phone is my phone, this is why I was a bit squirrely about the full set of permissions, theoretically someone could tun on the camera at any time and snap photos, since it sits on my nightstand that could be a bit akward....
The usage is primarily for exchange email, and several proprietary apps, ordering, account info, truck tracking etc etc
Temp unroot using the option in the SU does not work
Oddly enough the Vodoo OTA rootkeeper seems to accomplish the task:good:
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Does the Voodoo OTA rootkeeper keep the periodic server check of the device from seeing it as rooted?
Quick tutorial on how to get rid of bloatware with out rooting
https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&show_mt=1&video_id=by39twxM5os
josiniscal00 said:
Quick tutorial on how to get rid of bloatware with out rooting
https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&show_mt=1&video_id=by39twxM5os
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That link doesn't take you to the video. It takes us to our own you tube uploads page.
Thank you
mvansomeren said:
That link doesn't take you to the video. It takes us to our own you tube uploads page.
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Thank you here is the correct one
http://youtu.be/by39twxM5os
Plain and simple. Root your phone and uninstall whatever apps you don't want.
K.0.0.L. said:
Plain and simple. Root your phone and uninstall whatever apps you don't want.
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While I was able to root my phone, there are people who either scared of rooting of there phone or do not even know what 'root' means. They just want to use their phone which is what the video was suppose to show.
lol craps out at 2 minutes every time
barakisbrown said:
While I was able to root my phone, there are people who either scared of rooting of there phone or do not even know what 'root' means. They just want to use their phone which is what the video was suppose to show.
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i have been hesitant to do so but looking at it more and more...
hmm bloatware... with 25gb internal and 64gb micro sd... bloatware dont bother me yet..
Bad video upload.
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My list is here for manual freeze/removal; "Potentially" Safe to Freeze/Remove Apps (SM-N900P)
I would recommend downloading mjcollum's MININ3 pre-debloated stock ROM (knox-safe) with the necessary enhancements.
i am one of those newbies that dont really know what a root does and is scared to do it. im new to android so i know the term from being around mobile for a long time but since i never had to use it i never learned it.
I've heard of bloatware, but not bloat wear.
Hello my fellow people,
I am warning the people who may not know what VZW does on calls. So I called support because I am having an issue with my charging port. Simply just need it replaced so I can properly charge my phone and connect it to my PC without it randomly disconnecting. So I call them and go to tier 2 to explain my problem. I do and the representative ask me to give them a quick second to see what the issue may be. I wait for about 30 seconds and to make a long story short, their diagnostic tool found my device to be rooted, so there was nothing they would do. So yes, when you call in with a problem, software or hardware, they do a diagnostic test to see if the device has been rooted. So I had to call back several times to get a representative who would not see the previous test done, and run a new one while I was unrooted. So now my account is clean but with a major headache. So XDAers, DO NOT CALL VZW FOR SUPPRT WHILE ROOTED. I WAS GOING TO BEFORE I SENT IN THE PHONE BUT THAT DOESNT WORK. UNROOT AND BE STOCK BEFORE CALLING. Hope this little story helped.
Update: Yes, they run the tool without permission from the user
Just had this same issue..tryed to play dumb...however...no luck..go back to stock then retry!!
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Slys13 said:
Just had this same issue..tryed to play dumb...however...no luck..go back to stock then retry!!
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Yep. I did and they retested. I'm just wondering how they can do it without customer permission.
I would have asked them to explain how they think a physical part of the phone would be damaged from a software aspect of the phone. The onus is on them to prove it.
Edit: I always call from another phone and make sure the phone I'm calling about is in airplane mode so there is no chance for them to connect to it just to be safe anyways.
What file do they use to access the phone? The my Verizon app?
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Slys13 said:
Just had this same issue..tryed to play dumb...however...no luck..go back to stock then retry!!
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They are idiots I had same issue as op. They said I was rooted I said that's bull**** my build number reads blah blah blah. The thot said let me talk to my super and I got my replacement even thot they claimed I was rooted when in fact I reall was. Suck it vzw
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What file do they use to access the phone? The my Verizon app?
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I honestly don't know...
streetracer8605 said:
I would have asked them to explain how they think a physical part of the phone would be damaged from a software aspect of the phone. The onus is on them to prove it.
Edit: I always call from another phone and make sure the phone I'm calling about is in airplane mode so there is no chance for them to connect to it just to be safe anyways.
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I always call from another phone too, but my Note wasn't in airplane mode though. Gonna do that from now on.
Should try root cloak xposed module. That may help.
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Yep. I did and they retested. I'm just wondering how they can do it without customer permission.
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The my Verizon app asks for root access if you have Superuser installed and requests pop up. I've seen it myself once and wondered..... If I didn't have an app to notify me, would it have given that app root access silently? I bet it does.
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The my Verizon app asks for root access if you have Superuser installed and requests pop up. I've seen it myself once and wondered..... If I didn't have an app to notify me, would it have given that app root access silently? I bet it does.
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Correct. The my Verizon app is exactly how they can tell.
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The my Verizon app asks for root access if you have Superuser installed and requests pop up. I've seen it myself once and wondered..... If I didn't have an app to notify me, would it have given that app root access silently? I bet it does.
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ISIS app that comes bloated on the N900V also asks for superuser access. It also will not run on a rooted device. I'm betting if It wasn't rooted it would also have gotten access silently as does my Verizon app.
I thought it was common knowledge that, if you're rooted, you disable data/wifi when you're calling into VZW support. They can't connect to their little spy-app if there's no internet service. I've called into support and they've tried, unsuccessfully, to connect to mine.
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I thought it was common knowledge that, if you're rooted, you disable data/wifi when you're calling into VZW support. They can't connect to their little spy-app if there's no internet service. I've called into support and they've tried, unsuccessfully, to connect to mine.
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I agree, I only have called in after flashing stock.
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I agree, I only have called in after flashing stock.
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I usually do the same. I did have a problem and had my USB port go bad. I took it to the store and they never noticed it was rooted.
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Correct. The my Verizon app is exactly how they can tell.
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I don't think so, I didn't have it installed. And I have denied root before on other phones. Also I can't use the exposed module because they can check your installs on your phone.
Towel root
So I just got a new refurb from Verizon/Assurion and found something interesting. One of the first apks I installed was the CM Virus Protection and scanned my phone. My phone is not rooted stock everything. CM scanned my phone and found a suspicious system exploit however though... Towelroot! I guess reseting the phone factory and even from Assurion somehow the previous owner had root, and parts of it somehow sustained. Weird that they would send out a phone like this if a simple virus scanner picked it right up on first try. Just thought id throw that out there.
I wish I would have seen this earlier. 10 calls in for reception, normally airplane mode and I forgot, bam. "Take it to the Samsung booth in best buy they can read flash the phone".....odin ain't helping this problem. Lmao
I just disable the my verizon app on all my phones so I never have this issue.
I bought my V10 last June and for the first time since my HTC EVO decided that I wouldn't root my phone. I have now come to the conclusion that I need root and after logging in to XDA (after almost a 1 year absence) I see that there's apparently no root for this phone.
Obviously I'm on Verizon - what are my choices for an alternative phone that is in the same class as the V10 but can be rooted? Or is a root solution for the V10 closer at hand?
Albine is almost there. Temporary root has been achieved. It should not be much longer for total root!
goatman101 said:
Albine is almost there. Temporary root has been achieved. It should not be much longer for total root!
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Where do u see temp root achieved? I still see nothing
buttsak said:
Where do u see temp root achieved? I still see nothing
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Huh? The thread called temp root over adb.
goatman101 said:
Huh? The thread called temp root over adb.
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Yeah that was back in December...That was awhile ago man and most people can't get it to work. The only progress I've seen on root was a bunch of drama. Kinda disappointing really
I'm still hoping for a V10 root... but it looks like the V20 is rooted:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
What is a good choice for a V10 replacement? I really want a rooted phone.
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I'm still hoping for a V10 root... but it looks like the V20 is rooted:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/development/ls997vs995h910-dirtysanta-bootloader-t3519410
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Wonder if we could use a similar method. All we really need to do is replace Verizons bootloader with a debug one like that and we'll be golden.
brucejg said:
What is a good choice for a V10 replacement? I really want a rooted phone.
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Get a pixel
Haxcid said:
Get a pixel
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Is the Verizon version locked down?
OnePlus 3t
Have you looked at this phone?
I have seen of temp root it works it doesn't work etc...
Partial root only...
Does not survive reboot etc...
But...is it enough root to use debloater to stop ota
Currently debloater does not have proper permissions or something
Does...
Temp root + debloater = no ota
Possibly or no chance
Thanks
AMCJUNGLE said:
Have you looked at this phone?
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2 things that would make me hesitate. Battery can't be replaced and storage memory can't be expanded.
Same with the Pixel.
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Is the Verizon version locked down?
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Yes if it upgrades to 7.1.1 which they do in the store... Buy it from Google
If I had twrp port it might be easy to root.. Doesn't seem to exist.. I asked for it already on another thread, but no email.. I'm going to reach out to friend on hangouts and see if he feel like making one. He doesn't have this device so I'm not sure if he's interested.. The theory is this simple.. " fastboot boot twrp.img." once booted into twrp, we can flash twrp. Had to do it for my g4 and it works.. Also, I've seen twrp on locked bootloaders so that shouldn't be an issue.. No one's mention anything about that method though..
I think this died. Not complaining but it's been quite a few months since it was announced root was coming.
Good thing I'm rooted on 5.1.1 still. Would love to see root for Marshmallow (or greater) though.
I think Verizon and their hardware vendors should be aware that I will not buy a product or service if I can't have a rooted phone.
Looks like a Google phone next go around, much I don't want to go that route.
Sorry LG; Sorry Samsung. You won't be selling me anything.
Feel my wrath and consumer power
I believe the LG V20 is rooted (or at least unlocked)...