how to root? - Samsung Galaxy S21 Questions

is there any method to root this device?

The device just came out. There is no root yet

at least you are smart enough to look here first. i've looked around on the internet and there is some ass hat who has tried to convince people to use ODIN to root their devices and got his friends to say yes this worked in the comments. so many people having troubles and the guy is pretending to "help" in the comments. for people who haven't fully bricked their device to ensure that they have. i mean i guess if you are dumb enough to think a device has a working hack a week after it came out then you are doing it to yourself
i'm sure with enough know how they can fix their phones but as it is they are stuck in a boot loop
lesson to the story: always check with a reputable source before you do something which can potentially soft-brick your multi-hundred/thousand/ and in some instances multi-thousand dollar device

working root method on this thread:= https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/magisk-root-for-the-galaxy-s21-series.4233567/

Hey, thanks for the info. I would like to know if there is any benefit of rooting the phone? Aside from removing et tampering with system apps.
Is it possible to enable camera2api for all cameras for example? I'm interested in using gcam or other compatible ROMs.

darkflyer1983 said:
Hey, thanks for the info. I would like to know if there is any benefit of rooting the phone? Aside from removing et tampering with system apps.
Is it possible to enable camera2api for all cameras for example? I'm interested in using gcam or other compatible ROMs.
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You don't need root to use gcam. All the recent gcam development has been on the rootless variants. As for roms, there aren't any available yet, but now that these are starting to get into more people's hands it's only a matter of time.

i found after root o
YZFR90 said:
working root method on this thread:= https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/magisk-root-for-the-galaxy-s21-series.4233567/
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darkflyer1983 said:
Hey, thanks for the info. I would like to know if there is any benefit of rooting the phone? Aside from removing et tampering with system apps.
Is it possible to enable camera2api for all cameras for example? I'm interested in using gcam or other compatible ROMs.
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one problem i found after rooting is all HD videos were no longer processed proppeerly (broke netflix and amazon prime video would not allow hardware accelerated video) meaning hd was no good aparently.
im not sure weather this can be fixed later but due to this i unrooted and stayed unrooted for now as its all fixed after unroot.

YZFR90 said:
i found after root o
one problem i found after rooting is all HD videos were no longer processed proppeerly (broke netflix and amazon prime video would not allow hardware accelerated video) meaning hd was no good aparently.
im not sure weather this can be fixed later but due to this i unrooted and stayed unrooted for now as its all fixed after unroot.
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also screen mirror broke also no matter what i tried couldnt get it to work

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[APP] Netflix from LG ROM Dump

http://www.androidcentral.com/leaked-lg-revolution-system-dump-has-netflix
I was able to login and browse/manage queue.
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076150 Modded apks. No need to edit build.prop. Worked on my NookColor.
Could be an interesting way to manage your que on the fly but until netflix fixes their standardization codec issues with android thats probably as far as we are going to get
It wouldn't let me watch anything. I got excited for a second. It said "sorry we could not reach the Netflix service. Please try again later. (1005)" I wonder if anyone has any idea's on how to fix this.
actorman46 said:
It wouldn't let me watch anything. I got excited for a second.
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LOL me too! But it is one step closer. Now we have the apk....
APK attached.
Well, at least now I can manage my Queue without worrying about a third-party app stealing my credentials.
wgarrido said:
http://www.androidcentral.com/leaked-lg-revolution-system-dump-has-netflix
I was able to login and browse/manage queue.
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How did you install it? I tried installing it through Root Explorer on rooted stock and got a parsing error. Froyo and above only maybe?
Edit: Installed w/out issue using Root Explorer on my DROID. I can't believe there's still no Netflix queue management other than from 3rd party apps. Although once the streaming gets the "go" button, it'll be a slick app. I was given the option to resume an instant movie I was just watching on my Tivo but it started loading then took my back to the instant queue page.
The streaming failure has nothing to do with codecs. Netflix has a DRM protection implemented on the app that currently only supports a very limited amount of hand selected processors and firmware. In order to enable streaming were going to have crack the DRM. *braces for a long night*
-Evo-
Kayak83 said:
How did you install it? I tried installing it through Root Explorer on rooted stock and got a parsing error. Froyo and above only maybe?
Edit: Installed w/out issue using Root Explorer on my DROID. I can't believe there's still no Netflix queue management other than from 3rd party apps. Although once the streaming gets the "go" button, it'll be a slick app. I was given the option to resume an instant movie I was just watching on my Tivo but it started loading then took my back to the instant queue page.
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I used Astro, been using that a lot lately to install apk's works well.
actorman46 said:
It wouldn't let me watch anything. I got excited for a second. It said "sorry we could not reach the Netflix service. Please try again later. (1005)" I wonder if anyone has any idea's on how to fix this.
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Same here. Boy does this make me happy though knowing were close to being able, I hope. Been waiting for this app for so long. Dying to see how long ths takes.
Update, it looks like if we can get the lib files for the apk that seem to be missing, you can create a work around with a modified app.
-Evo-
Man if someone could nail this thing it would be awesome because I'm not buying into the whole thing where I need a new phone with dual core processor. Please someone save us from manipulation
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erod188 said:
Man if someone could nail this thing it would be awesome because I'm not buying into the whole thing where I need a new phone with dual core processor. Please someone save us from manipulation
Sent from my bionix powered Vibrant with XDA app.
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You don't need a dual core......you "need" a chip with baked in DRM.....or patience to wait for someone to break the DRM.
Feel saved yet?
deadbot1 said:
You don't need a dual core......you "need" a chip with baked in DRM.....or patience to wait for someone to break the DRM.
Feel saved yet?
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Oh I see, thanks for clearing that up I was slowly building up some anger but it's all good now. Well I have the patience but my friend us threatening to jump on the HD7 ....his loss
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If your read some of the other forums it looks like people have a lot of ideas and we might have something soon.
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Hey, np. Been wanting netflix fot some time myself, so I keep up on the state of things.
Here's the whole story(as I understand it). Netflix wasn't allowed to put out anything for android or any linux, due to lack of integrated DRM. The new chips that are coming out have a DRM scheme baked in at the hardware level.
What this means for us...gonna have to wait for someone to create a method to lie to the app, telling it that the DRM is present. Also, there will need to be a software based replacement for the DRM module, for decoding the stream.
You would think they would give up on DRM. If they can make it, someone will break it.
Nooter said:
Well, at least now I can manage my Queue without worrying about a third-party app stealing my credentials.
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Yeah you can just trust an apk you picked up in a forum somewhere! LOL just sayin.
rahlquist said:
Yeah you can just trust an apk you picked up in a forum somewhere! LOL just sayin.
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I thought about that already, but it was from AndroidCentral.com and it was ripped from a LG ROM..... so its probably good.
Im guessing nothing ever came of this release? This wouldve been so great to have on my nook.
azshorty2003 said:
Im guessing nothing ever came of this release? This wouldve been so great to have on my nook.
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Technically the release worked, but Netflix killed it at their end, so no other devices could use it. Once they turn it back on.... who knows.

[Q] Nabi 2 Google Play Store

Hi Ive been trying to root my Nabi 2 tablet to access the Google Play Store. Ive downloaded ADB and followed instructions, Ive also got the correct drivers etc, when i ran the root tool by jmz I chose option 1 and it ran through the process, is there anything else I need to during during this as I then booted up and it was just the same as before?! Im normally an apple fan and experienced in jailbreaking etc but this is my first android as Im trying to exchange all my apple devices for android lol. Can some help me find a step by step full tutorial as Ive been trying to follow the one in this link here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1905674 but I cant understand what else I need to do?! Thanks in advance
Anybody?! JMZTAYLOR if you see this can you please write a quick tutorial on what I need to do as Im clearly doing something wrong. Its probably just something so simple Im missing?! Any advice would be highly appreciated, sorry if this post is extremely noobish Im normally very adaptable!
Any Luck?
I was just wondering, it's been over a month with no post here. Did you get it working? If so can you post your solution or a link to the thread with the solution you used?
Not sure about the root tool for your device, but any good root tool will install a superuser app, such as Superuser:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su
Not sure if you got your issues sorted yet but if you go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1905674 I am sure someone could help you. I just rooted 2 in about 20 minutes over the weekend. Good luck
There's no need to root the nabi for the play store...
http://everythingnabi.blogspot.com/2012/08/googlie-booglie.html
Interesting, except for step 21:
21. Do not update or attempt to install any apps, as it will force close the Google Play Store. The apk file installed is not fully functional on the nabi 2 Tablet. It does however allow for the purchase of Books, Movies and Music. The following pop-up will appear if you attempt to update or purchase an app.
If you root you will have a fully functional Play Story as well as text AND video on Google Talk plus many other features
christmas gift
My son is getting this for christmas. I know really all he cares about are the google play apps and youtube and other features that need this process in order for him to achieve his wishes... (whew)
anyway....
Any warnings that i should heed other than a voided warranty?
Has anyone heard of anybody bricking a nabi 2?
that would not be cool...
Thanks for any help
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robtics said:
My son is getting this for christmas. I know really all he cares about are the google play apps and youtube and other features that need this process in order for him to achieve his wishes... (whew)
anyway....
Any warnings that i should heed other than a voided warranty?
Has anyone heard of anybody bricking a nabi 2?
that would not be cool...
Thanks for any help
sent from my...blah, blah, just got a gs3/ used to have a captivate/ blah blah/ rooted an atrix once/ it died/
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Lol I rootedm3 no problems if u follow the steps
I want to get Google Play working on my son's Nabi 2 as well, but I'm pretty concerned over the touch calibration issue some people are having on the ROM thread about rooting it. I've only had one android device (my galaxy s2) and thought about rooting it, but couldn't find an overly compelling reason to do so. Now that the Nabi 2 needs it, I would be loathe to brick it/mess it up to get this calibration issue. Even if I try on my s2, this Nabi seems a tad different for some reason.
ravx25 said:
I want to get Google Play working on my son's Nabi 2 as well, but I'm pretty concerned over the touch calibration issue some people are having on the ROM thread about rooting it. I've only had one android device (my galaxy s2) and thought about rooting it, but couldn't find an overly compelling reason to do so. Now that the Nabi 2 needs it, I would be loathe to brick it/mess it up to get this calibration issue. Even if I try on my s2, this Nabi seems a tad different for some reason.
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That is a very rare issue. If you root it and have a problem with the touch screen it only effects recovery software once it's rooted and gapps installed you won't have to go back to recovery.
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ravx25 said:
I want to get Google Play working on my son's Nabi 2 as well, but I'm pretty concerned over the touch calibration issue some people are having on the ROM thread about rooting it. I've only had one android device (my galaxy s2) and thought about rooting it, but couldn't find an overly compelling reason to do so. Now that the Nabi 2 needs it, I would be loathe to brick it/mess it up to get this calibration issue. Even if I try on my s2, this Nabi seems a tad different for some reason.
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It is indeed a rare issue, if the script goes fine, you shouldn't have to do anything in recovery yourself anyway. Here is the gapps.zip that fixes the 'android upgrading' on every boot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35888524
If you want a more manual approach, check out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016463
It's written for Ubuntu, but the commands are easy to adapt for Windows as well. You install adb and fastboot differently and you remove 'sudo' from the commands.
Does rooting the Nabi2 get rid of the Monarch UI? All I want to do is get GApps on it, but I want to keep the Monarch UI for the kids.
kklops said:
Does rooting the Nabi2 get rid of the Monarch UI? All I want to do is get GApps on it, but I want to keep the Monarch UI for the kids.
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Nope.
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GuyIncognito721 said:
Nope.
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Thanks!
Do you really need Google Play?
Nabi 2 works great with Amazon App store (over 50,000 apps). Ex. Unless I installed Minecraft PE, my son would have 2 tablets for Christmas, his with no minecraft and mine with. In daddy mode you can get amazon and the installed apps are manageable in the add/remove to decide which apps to allow your child to see. PS: DO NOT add Amazon store to Nabi mode (unless your child is older, or unless your rich and don't mind your child maxing out a credit card on apps). Personally, I have jailbroken ipads for friends and rooted my last Motorola phone, but I wouldn't risk and consequences of screwing up your child's brand new tablet. You can go from Hero to Zero if you mess up.
oniddy said:
Lol I rootedm3 no problems if u follow the steps
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How do I get the Amazon app store on the Nabi 2? I can't find it in the nabi app store.
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epropr said:
Nabi 2 works great with Amazon App store (over 50,000 apps). Ex. Unless I installed Minecraft PE, my son would have 2 tablets for Christmas, his with no minecraft and mine with. In daddy mode you can get amazon and the installed apps are manageable in the add/remove to decide which apps to allow your child to see. PS: DO NOT add Amazon store to Nabi mode (unless your child is older, or unless your rich and don't mind your child maxing out a credit card on apps). Personally, I have jailbroken ipads for friends and rooted my last Motorola phone, but I wouldn't risk and consequences of screwing up your child's brand new tablet. You can go from Hero to Zero if you mess up.
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Have you heard of someone screwing up their Nabi2 from rooting/gappps?
Shine 52 said:
How do I get the Amazon app store on the Nabi 2? I can't find it in the nabi app store.
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Personally I would go ahead and root/gapps so you can have Google Play, use AdAway, etc etc.
Just be prepared to lose a bit more battery life when you install the Amazon app store. I have heard about it taking up a bit more battery due to licence checks, running in the background and such.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get-appstore/android/
For some reason I can't download anything from the play store all of a sudden. It worked fine the other day, but today it gives me an error when ever I try to download a new app or update an installed app.
Sent from my fast as hell phone.
Does anyone know if there is a fix for the WiFi problem?
Also - stupid question - is it technically feasible to install the Play store without rooting?

[Q] Monster M7 Tablet, need a root method.

Okay so I got this Monster M7 tablet as a gift, its actually pretty nice, at least compared to the cheapo that I did have that barely ran anything without imploding, considering its a value tablet from Monster of all companies its amazingly stable after a firmware update. Thing is I cant find any information about rooting the darn thing, its not a huge deal except I would love to clear out of some of the preinstalled apps because the thing does have a funky split storage system that's really limiting.
Its running android 4.1 if that's at all relevant.
there are many tut for root in xda, you can try once
like framaroot
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snowcrash512 said:
Okay so I got this Monster M7 tablet as a gift, its actually pretty nice, at least compared to the cheapo that I did have that barely ran anything without imploding, considering its a value tablet from Monster of all companies its amazingly stable after a firmware update. Thing is I cant find any information about rooting the darn thing, its not a huge deal except I would love to clear out of some of the preinstalled apps because the thing does have a funky split storage system that's really limiting.
Its running android 4.1 if that's at all relevant.
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ok just download kingo android root
and cilck the website option and not the cnet option
once downloaded just open it and they will show it how to root
KIBS2173 said:
ok just download kingo android root
and cilck the website option and not the cnet option
once downloaded just open it and they will show it how to root
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does not work is there any other way?
I found out its based around the Rockchip 3066 if that helps at all with ways to root the thing, no luck with anything so far.
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snowcrash512 said:
I found out its based around the Rockchip 3066 if that helps at all with ways to root the thing, no luck with anything so far.
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I have instructions from Monster on how to update which includes their rock chip driver and a new image. The image fixes an issus with the camera and adds another GB to the internal memory. I still can't root it but thouht maybe someone could use the driver and image to figure out a fix....
Let me know if your interested and I will post the instructions with links for the downloads.
Please send instruction
mcfroah said:
I have instructions from Monster on how to update which includes their rock chip driver and a new image. The image fixes an issus with the camera and adds another GB to the internal memory. I still can't root it but thouht maybe someone could use the driver and image to figure out a fix....
Let me know if your interested and I will post the instructions with links for the downloads.
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I did manage to find the RockChip driver, do you know what is the model of RockChip chip set ? I tried about 4 different type of Root applications,all failed on writing to the file system.
Please send all the instruction from Monster...
Thanks
Any help would be appreciated
mcfroah said:
I have instructions from Monster on how to update which includes their rock chip driver and a new image. The image fixes an issus with the camera and adds another GB to the internal memory. I still can't root it but thouht maybe someone could use the driver and image to figure out a fix....
Let me know if your interested and I will post the instructions with links for the downloads.
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I bought two of these for my wife and I. We love'em, but the memory issue is getting a little annoying. Another gb would be a huge help if you don't mind sharing the instructions.
Thanks!
Quebranto said:
I bought two of these for my wife and I. We love'em, but the memory issue is getting a little annoying. Another gb would be a huge help if you don't mind sharing the instructions.
Thanks!
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I am not able to post outside links, since I am a newbie. I sent you a message with the instructions. I am working on posting 10 comments so I can put the instructions here.
feel free to share the instructions, as I volunteered to test them for Monster and take no credit. Obviously I am not responsible for anything that happens to your tablet, nor is XDA. But this is a fairly safe update. I installed it on 4 tablets with no issue. I should be getting another update to test in a couple weeks from Monster and will share it when I get it.
Hopefully someone will be able to figure out how to root it, so we can remove the bloatware.
mcfroah said:
I have instructions from Monster on how to update which includes their rock chip driver and a new image. The image fixes an issus with the camera and adds another GB to the internal memory. I still can't root it but thouht maybe someone could use the driver and image to figure out a fix....
Let me know if your interested and I will post the instructions with links for the downloads.
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Just got those myself after sweet talking the Monster tech support, its actually reduced the need to root now that they sort of fixed the glaring memory issue though I would still prefer to see the whole internal memory unified. It would still be nice to root and dump some of this stuff (does anybody EVER actually use the twitter app that's installed on everything?)
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mcfroah said:
I have instructions from Monster on how to update which includes their rock chip driver and a new image. The image fixes an issus with the camera and adds another GB to the internal memory.
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Let me know if your interested and I will post the instructions with links for the downloads.
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Yes very interested, it will be great! I have this device too and can't use front-facing camera.
OK yousaid that it does not work but your wrong. It does work because I used in my non branded phone it work perfect. Just install the software. And just try it works perfect
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KIBS2173 said:
OK yousaid that it does not work but your wrong. It does work because I used in my non branded phone it work perfect. Just install the software. And just try it works perfect
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Do u say about front-facing camera? Ok, how do you use it? What the sowtware? Can u upload a screenshot with using front camera?
On my screenshot you can see rear camera only.
KIBS2173 said:
OK yousaid that it does not work but your wrong. It does work because I used in my non branded phone it work perfect. Just install the software. And just try it works perfect
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Working on one non branded phone does not mean it will work on everything, as is true for EVERY root method. Nothing is 100 percent successful on every device.
mz876 said:
Do u say about front-facing camera? Ok, how do you use it? What the sowtware? Can u upload a screenshot with using front camera?
On my screenshot you can see rear camera only.
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You should try flashing to the latest firmware, it looks like you have some kind of fault, if its just software maybe the firmware will fix it. If you couldn't get the stuff from somebody that has it already here, emailing monster support, which you can find on the tablets official website and asking for the beta fix for the camera issues should get you everything you need and instructions. It still may not work tho, before I used it my front camera worked fine, rear camera was only running at 3mp though, after flash they are at correct values but I don't know if it will fix one of them not even showing up, worth a shot though if you cant exchange it for a new one.
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You should try flashing to the latest firmware, it looks like you have some kind of fault, if its just software maybe the firmware will fix it. If you couldn't get the stuff from somebody that has it already here, emailing monster support, which you can find on the tablets official website and asking for the beta fix for the camera issues should get you everything you need and instructions. It still may not work tho, before I used it my front camera worked fine, rear camera was only running at 3mp though, after flash they are at correct values but I don't know if it will fix one of them not even showing up, worth a shot though if you cant exchange it for a new one.
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1/ I used Monster M7 Firmware Updater and have the latest version of firmware now.
2/ I emailed to Monster Support and didn't get any response yet.
3/ I think both cameras should be work properly with any version of firmware!
You wrote: "I used it my front camera worked fine". What do you do for it? What the software? And after update I see same 3 Mp for rear camera... (I use standard "Camera" application.)
OK I recently didn't mention about the front camera OK I will prove it by sending a screen shot
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mz876 said:
1/ I used Monster M7 Firmware Updater and have the latest version of firmware now.
2/ I emailed to Monster Support and didn't get any response yet.
3/ I think both cameras should be work properly with any version of firmware!
You wrote: "I used it my front camera worked fine". What do you do for it? What the software? And after update I see same 3 Mp for rear camera... (I use standard "Camera" application.)
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the firmware updater app isn't going to do you any good because the beta version is not available on mass distribution yet, or at least it wasn't a week ago when they gave it to me. Took about a day for them to write me back about it. It really sounds like there is some sort of fault with your tablet tho if its still not working after getting that older update that fixed the freezing issues with the tablet. I can see both cameras with the default camera app, you can hit a button and swap back and forth between the two cameras, if that's not working then you must have some kind of defect on the tablet. The beta update they emailed me fixed the rear camera so its running at 5mp and increased the internal storage from 1gb to 2gb for apps.
Need root for monster m7
Hey guys I am having problems with ma monster m7 tablet and customer service is not took good. I really want to root it but I have tried a almost every rooting app and software available and I have come to a conclusion that monster doesn't want their tablet rooted... Does anyone know a way to root? I mean this is the reason we are on this thread right?
Have you guys tried using the tool from this youtube video? ( I can't post links) It's worked for most of my rockchip tablets running 4.1 so far. Monster should be no exception
/watch?v=QCBLOhWavT0

Root and Mobile Payments

I just received my S6E and I know I read earlier that CF noted that rooting may trip KNOX and disable the mobile payment system. Has anyone been able to verify whether or not this is actually the case? I'd love to root my phone, if for no other reason but to get Titanium up and running but I really would like to keep the mobile payment system intact. Thanks in advance.
Update: I have trouble reading sometimes and didn't realize/remember that Samsung Pay won't be available until later this summer. However, if anyone does come across any additional information related to this, I would be happy to hear about it.
Yes, unfortunatelly rooting your s6/s6 edge may disable the phone’s ability to use samsung pay, so be carefull.
Chainfire said:
Before actually rooting though, consider that KNOX will likely be tripped, and there's a good chance untripped KNOX will be required for phone based payments.
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Webster259 said:
I just received my S6E and I know I read earlier that CF noted that rooting may trip KNOX and disable the mobile payment system. Has anyone been able to verify whether or not this is actually the case? I'd love to root my phone, if for no other reason but to get Titanium up and running but I really would like to keep the mobile payment system intact. Thanks in advance.
Update: I have trouble reading sometimes and didn't realize/remember that Samsung Pay won't be available until later this summer. However, if anyone does come across any additional information related to this, I would be happy to hear about it.
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I'm curious to know this too. I ALWAYS root my Android phones especially for Adblocker and even more importantly Greenify. I'm worried tripping the Knox sensor will make it so I can't use Samsung Pay and I'd really like to use that, especially since it even works with magnetic readers! I'm worried that since SP won't launch until the Summer that no one will truly know what effect, if any, tripping the Knox sensor will have. I'm going to hold off on rooting for now, as tough as I KNOW that will be LOL.
Yeah sucks but I'm. Holing off too. I mainly root for custom roms and kernel... But do far the phone is managing well so. I can definitely hold off
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Considering that I can't stay without:
Titanium Backup Pro
AdBlock Plus for Android (without having to do stuff manually)
Xposed Framework
Unlocked Tethering
And who know what else!
I will definitely root and who cares if I won't be able to use Samsung Pay!
There are still other payment system coming out or already existing!
I haven't rooted because of Samsung Pay and also because we'll I mainly. Root. For custom recoveries and roms which none are available as the device isn't widely available
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Broken camera module/software bypass

Long short, dropped my phone which broke the rear camera module. On android 6 the phone correctly detects a disfunctioning rear camera and only allows the front camera to be used.
This issue happened on Sony stock rom, shortly after an update was released for Sony stock android 7.
Since then I have flashed a large number of roms, both stock and custom. No luck finding a fix.
On android 7, the cameras cannot be used at all. Any app that tries to use a camera hangs and crashes. Doesn't matter if apps try to load the front or rear camera, or the flashlight.
This includes settings apps, quick toggles, apps like Skype and snap chat cannot even be opened. Google apps constantly crash, Google translate takes forever to load.
Is there any way I c an separate or mark the camera not to be used at all? Would like to have front camera functionality as is in android 6.
Currently using lineage OS 14.1-20170809, android 7.1.2
Happy to mess around in root settings, suspect I might need to edit the kernel. No experience in coding or programming but competent in backups and twrp, flashing, fast boot.
Logcat indicates camera every time there's a hang or crash.
This issue has been super frustrating and I'm not quite willing to purchase a new device just yet.
I'm not sure if it's permitted, but I'm quite happy to provide litecoin (ltc, bitcoins little sister) as a way to accommodate your time and show my appreciation..
Thankyou!
Why not purchase a camera module and replace instead?
schumifer said:
Why not purchase a camera module and replace instead?
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I am ashamed to say I did not think of that..
What size soldering iron will I need? Best option to purchase from NZ? Possible to upgrade while I'm at it?
No soldering my friend, just purchase the right part and stick it in there. No way to upgrade, best case scenario the new camera is as good as the old
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Big...lgo_pvid=c9f7eff5-6683-498e-b99d-3636fdb3dbc9
schumifer said:
No soldering my friend, just purchase the right part and stick it in there. No way to upgrade, best case scenario the new camera is as good as the old
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Big...lgo_pvid=c9f7eff5-6683-498e-b99d-3636fdb3dbc9
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Here's to hoping it's not a motherboard issue then eh? Cheers for your help mate
and that the new camera is equally good as the original!
Cheers!
schumifer said:
and that the new camera is equally good as the original!
Cheers!
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And I have a working phone again. If you have a litecoin address flick it here or in a pm.
Mark.H said:
And I have a working phone again. If you have a litecoin address flick it here or in a pm.
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Good to read that it's working fine again
Can you elaborate how you replaced the camera module ?
Did you follow ifixit (https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Sony+Xperia+Z5C+Rear+camera+&+Earpiece+&+Front+camera+Replacement/53287) ?
Or did it someone replace it for you ?
Heya zach! Actually neither. Pulled apart an m4 that I have which suffers from the battery issues, to check on camera compatibility before deciding to open my device. You know what the problem was? A ****ing loose connection.
In saying that, I had some interesting success with removing references to hal and restoring a camera apk and data from an Android 6 install
zacharias.maladroit said:
Good to read that it's working fine again
Can you elaborate how you replaced the camera module ?
Did you follow ifixit (https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Sony+Xperia+Z5C+Rear+camera+&+Earpiece+&+Front+camera+Replacement/53287) ?
Or did it someone replace it for you ?
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Damn it forgot to ping ya. How's oktober fest?
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And I have a working phone again. If you have a litecoin address flick it here or in a pm.
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No need, pleasure is in helping!

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