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[Q] Safe to root a droid x?

I heard a while ago that if you root your droid x wrong/at all you will turn it into a brick and not be able to unlock it in anyway. Is this still true? I want to be sure I didn't pay 150$ for something that I am going to potentially turn useless.

There is always the slight possibility that any phone can be bricked, if you're too concerned about bricking your phone just leave well enough alone. No harm no foul right.
The Z4 root seems pretty fool proof, its mainly when you start doing themes and others hacks that you can really screw things up since you're messing with more files.
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mav3rick478 said:
There is always the slight possibility that any phone can be bricked, if you're too concerned about bricking your phone just leave well enough alone. No harm no foul right.
The Z4 root seems pretty fool proof, its mainly when you start doing themes and others hacks that you can really screw things up since you're messing with more files.
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Is bricking it reversible or is it a permanent state that is impossible to get out of?

Amnorias said:
Is bricking it reversible or is it a permanent state that is impossible to get out of?
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It it possible to turn a brick into an electronic device?
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But in all seriousness, a true brick can not be reversed.

its very safe go for it. u r missing out on so much

I haven't heard of anyone bricking their phone by rooting... i used z4root...as long as you follow the directions while themeing your phone or flashing new roms i feel its pretty hard to brick your phone... each dev has instructions for flashing their rom and they seem to be all the same... some might not require you to wipe system as the rom will do that while its installing.. there are even videos on youtube for flashing roms... now if you did brick your phone you would have to sbf your phone and there are instruction on doing that online as well... you just gotta go for it as i think flashing a new rom is well worth it regardless of the rom you flash....
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qman66 said:
its very safe go for it. u r missing out on so much
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Yes and no... I believe what most people are trying to express here, is there are plenty of benefits to rooting your phone. However, if you truly are not computer/technologically savvy, I would advise you to wait before rooting. Do some reading around on the forums here. I feel like there have been a lot of people lately who have tried to root their phones, and make modifications to their phones that are a little over their head.
While yes, many times there are great instructions to follow so even those who are not super familiar with android or technology can still get by... But with that, many of the modifications involve doing some tasks that can be done (e.g. typing in a command wrong) that can result in damage to your phone.
I don't write this to deter you from wanting to modify your Droid X, don't get me wrong. I simply wish you the best with your modifications and advise you to do some research before jumping in head first.
Good luck, and if you have questions, feel free to ask. There are plenty of people here who are more than happy to help =)

Do a bootstrap recovery first, install z4root, enjoy.... I didn't understand all this when I started ether, if you look up rooting droid x on youtube there are step by step videos to help you.
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I think most people get in trouble when they really start digging deep into the system files and don't know what they are doing. Flashing roms can be a bit scarry with a locked bootloader like the dx has. I suggest that you read all you can about the subject first, that helped me get comfortable with the whole process before I did it. Now I'm glad I did root. Z4 root is super easy, one touch, no computer needed pm me if you need the file.
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Peichor said:
Do a bootstrap recovery first, install z4root, enjoy.... I didn't understand all this when I started ether, if you look up rooting droid x on youtube there are step by step videos to help you.
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so you can backup your phone BEFORE being rooted?

Cobra302 said:
so you can backup your phone BEFORE being rooted?
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You can I think download titanium backup , they have a free edition that does basic and a paid edition. Also I think you can go into the moto tools at boot and make a backup.

Add Memory to my N10

Hi there,
I got the N10 and I have run out of space already, so I bought a OTG cable and a 256GB USB stick, so I can load all the music and movies I need on the drive.
So I connect everything and no luck, so I try and std. 8GB stick and same issue.
Then I start reading and find that the best solution for me is probably Stickmount, or something similar, but I need to root my device to use it.
So here is my question:
I am happy to have the stock N10 SW installed and do not really need to load custom ROMs.
I would like to receive future std. OTA updates
So how do I root my device and maintain the requisites above. I have never rooted a device and do not know much about the process, so I would really appreciate detailed info/step-by-step info... I have access to a PC, but use a mac, so is there a SW solution for mac to root?
Ps. what are the downsides of rooting, if done as I requested? and What are the typical Nuub mistakes?
Many thanks,
Nick

You can use an app called Nexus Media Importer to mount an external USB drive without root.

Use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2003938.
This gives you root without unlocking and OTA should works.
Don't bother part that unlock is necessary - is not (for me and others is not - you must try by yourself).
For drivers use Universal Naked one.
Good luck!

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Just kidding.
It's very easy to both root and unlock. You also open up a whole other side of apps that aren't available to you on stock
Good luck :beer:

Just kidding.
It's very easy to both root and unlock. You also open up a whole other side of apps that aren't available to you on stock
Good luck :beer:[/QUOTE]
Awesome... Love it... thanks for sharing..
Please can you let me know what I am missing not rooting it? Is there a good write up somewhere?
Many thanks,
Nick

OK, I followed the thread and rooted my gn10.. I also downloaded an app that let's me lock and unlock my boot loader without wiping the device...
If I still want to get the ota updates, what do I need to do/what mode do I need to leave it in to make sure I get them? Locked or unlocked? And will it be an issue the my device is rooted?
Also, what is the latest gn10 ROM available? I have 4.2.1. Is it worth upgrading and if so, which is the best ROM out there and how do I find it and install it?
Many thanks for all your help!
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nickywaldo said:
OK, I followed the thread and rooted my gn10.. I also downloaded an app that let's me lock and unlock my boot loader without wiping the device...
If I still want to get the ota updates, what do I need to do/what mode do I need to leave it in to make sure I get them? Locked or unlocked? And will it be an issue the my device is rooted?
Also, what is the latest gn10 ROM available? I have 4.2.1. Is it worth upgrading and if so, which is the best ROM out there and how do I find it and install it?
Many thanks for all your help!
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To receive the OTA updates you don't have to do anything except check when they're available! 4.2.2 is the latest, within you may want to check if it's available.
Rooting simply lets you access the root of the device, it won't stop updates or anything similar. If you update to 4.2.2 OTA you may lose root, you can easily get it back by using the same instructions as you followed to root it in the first place, or use the toolkit. Or you might not lose it, and either way it's no big deal, you can always check to see if you have it anyway.
Custom roms are more daunting but they're really not that hard, if you feel up to the task you will have to make sure you have an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery installed, then it's just a case of wiping the device and installing it. There are loads of videos on YouTube that can help you do it, and and countless threads on here. Paranoid android is my favourite, if you install a custom rom kiss OTA updates goodbye, when a new version is released it usually comes with all the updates. :laugh:

Question directed at OP: Where/which OTG cable did you get? I'm considering one so I can hook into my external media HDD.

GenieGO not supported on security tampered devices

I almost jumped out of my skin, when I discovered that DirecTV finally put out an android app for GenieGO. "But, was put back into my skin quickly."
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My S4 and S3 both have been rooted, I guess that is the reason why I get this message.
Does anybody know of a quick workaround of this problem?
I and I am sure many others will thank your inputs.
-Marc
P.S. Click here for app in Google Play Store

Does you S4 show "custom" status and the unlock icon? Or does it show "official"?

Could always decompile and remove the check from the code, but that is kinda hardcore, would need to find a smali badass to do it.
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scott14719 said:
Does you S4 show "custom" status and the unlock icon? Or does it show "official"?
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Yes when I start up the phone. I used motochop to root.

mg170 said:
Yes when I start up the phone. I used motochop to root.
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Just a thought, but if you can get the phone back to saying "official" without the padlock maybe it will work. There are a bunch of threads about regaining official status floating around the forums. Some methods work for some and other methods work for others. It might be worth trying though.

Most importantly: did you grant this application root rights? I once had an authenticator for an online game that asked for root rights. If granted, it complained about the risks of using the authenticator on a rooted system. It was interesting.
Now, otherwise I can't see how DirecTV is checking your device to see if it's been compromised, or "security-tampered" ... Unless it has rights to check that "device status - custom" that the others here are referring to?
If that's the case, it should be easy enough to get rid of the "custom" status by using SuperSU instead of SuperUser. It involves downloading/installing SuperSU, updating it and the SU binary, and then uninstalling SuperUser (the app that comes with Motochopper). A reboot or two is usually necessary.
If you've uninstalled bloatware or installed a custom kernel or rom, you're pretty much stuck with "custom" until we find another way around this.

Same issue here
Won't run on SG3 with Stock Rooted counter= 0 nor will it run on Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 on Cyanogenmod 10.1. Same error message. I assumed Cyanogen would trip but Stock Rooted? DIRECTV will have to address this.

Most of these apps won't run on a rooted device as they are security risks as far as they are concered
Wayne Tech Nexus

Fonz said:
Won't run on SG3 with Stock Rooted counter= 0 nor will it run on Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 on Cyanogenmod 10.1. Same error message. I assumed Cyanogen would trip but Stock Rooted? DIRECTV will have to address this.
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As mentioned, it is most likely either directly checking for known superuser apks or binaries or it is checking the "status" to determine if root has been achieved. If it is only checking for "status", then maintaining an "official" status should be enough to get it to run. If it actually checks for root, then the APK will need modifying to remove the check or return a reverse false positive or root will need to be removed.

Used Hide My Root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amphoras.hidemyroot
and had to also disable USB debugging, and it worked on my Nexus 10.

ProfLonghair said:
...and it worked on my Nexus 10.
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Really? I have a stock Nexus 10, and I can't get the option to download. I'll take this conversation elsewhere.

thehobster said:
Really? I have a stock Nexus 10, and I can't get the option to download. I'll take this conversation elsewhere.
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I downloaded it on my GS3. It's not technically compatible on the Nexus 10, so I used DataSync Beta to copy it over.

ProfLonghair said:
I downloaded it on my GS3. It's not technically compatible on the Nexus 10, so I used DataSync Beta to copy it over.
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Cool man, thanks!

ProfLonghair said:
Used Hide My Root
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amphoras.hidemyroot
and had to also disable USB debugging, and it worked on my Nexus 10.
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This worked perfectly on my note 10.1. Pure geek power
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I have a rooted transformer and it doesnt even show up in the market. Ive tried the hide my root app, but it still isnt there. Any suggestions? Even if i find a link to the app in tne store, when i try to install it says app cannot be found.
I know the forum isnt specifically for my device but the problem seems the same.

ProfLonghair said:
I downloaded it on my GS3. It's not technically compatible on the Nexus 10, so I used DataSync Beta to copy it over.
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Would you mind posting the APK so we can install it in our tablets?

dmunjal said:
Would you mind posting the APK so we can install it in our tablets?
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Since it's a commercial app, IDK about doing that, if it's legal or against forum rules. There is a chrome extension that lets you dl it from the play store via the browser, or at least there used to be if it's been removed.

ProfLonghair said:
Since it's a commercial app, IDK about doing that, if it's legal or against forum rules. There is a chrome extension that lets you dl it from the play store via the browser, or at least there used to be if it's been removed.
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Yeah I would not do that, as it is a paid app that is concidered warez.

ProfLonghair said:
Since it's a commercial app, IDK about doing that, if it's legal or against forum rules. There is a chrome extension that lets you dl it from the play store via the browser, or at least there used to be if it's been removed.
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I've tried the Chrome extension. It no longer works. I sent you a PM if you want to send it privately.

zelendel said:
Yeah I would not do that, as it is a paid app that is concidered warez.
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It's a free app, you just need to have a DirecTV account to use it.

[Q] First time Rooting on a Samsung device Advice plz

I personally use HTC one and am rooted with a custom rom. I had purchased a verizon Galaxy Note 3 for my sister as a Christmas gift and she loves the thing but i guess after loading up junk to it and the bloat already on the phone its gotten slow and Samsung patched out the ability to tether. So she has commissioned me to root her phone for her and find a Debloated rom that's as close to stock as possible. Correct me if i'm wrong but based on my reading Samsung devices have a extra hurdle to jump called KNOX and it will cause you to void your warranty and its unrecoverable from that voided state ? Is what i'm asking possible to do without doing this to the phone if this even happens ? I know the new TowelRoot method is the in thing to rooting Samsung devices but that's all i know about it. Her Note3 is on the second OTA update does this matter ? should i update to the latest OTA ? then root ? Any input would be GREATLY appreciated especially cause you'd help me to get my sister to stop harassing me to do this for her lol

Dooms87 said:
I personally use HTC one and am rooted with a custom rom. I had purchased a verizon Galaxy Note 3 for my sister as a Christmas gift and she loves the thing but i guess after loading up junk to it and the bloat already on the phone its gotten slow and Samsung patched out the ability to tether. So she has commissioned me to root her phone for her and find a Debloated rom that's as close to stock as possible. Correct me if i'm wrong but based on my reading Samsung devices have a extra hurdle to jump called KNOX and it will cause you to void your warranty and its unrecoverable from that voided state ? Is what i'm asking possible to do without doing this to the phone if this even happens ? I know the new TowelRoot method is the in thing to rooting Samsung devices but that's all i know about it. Her Note3 is on the second OTA update does this matter ? should i update to the latest OTA ? then root ? Any input would be GREATLY appreciated especially cause you'd help me to get my sister to stop harassing me to do this for her lol
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Check to see if the phone is on NC4, most likely you are at this point. If so read this thread here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787627
Scroll down to post 2 and follow instructions that read coming from NC4 OTA.
If you've never used Odin see here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576104
Once up and running most roms are good. Alliance is great but the settings are very involved and may a bit much for her. I have the last Baja rom before they became Alliance if you're interested. The s5 port is a work of art as well but more than she's looking for probably. I can't really say for what rom you should pick as that's user choice. Hope this helps.

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Check to see if the phone is on NC4, most likely you are at this point. If so read this thread here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787627
Scroll down to post 2 and follow instructions that read coming from NC4 OTA.
If you've never used Odin see here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576104
Once up and running most roms are good. Alliance is great but the settings are very involved and may a bit much for her. I have the last Baja rom before they became Alliance if you're interested. The s5 port is a work of art as well but more than she's looking for probably. I can't really say for what rom you should pick as that's user choice. Hope this helps.
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I'm not 100% sure what version or what part of the build your looking for so here is a picture please let me know how i should proceed from here
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Not sure if the picture is showing up correctly here is the link
http://imgur.com/7UBs7Yx

Dooms87 said:
Not sure if the picture is showing up correctly here is the link
http://imgur.com/7UBs7Yx
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Thanks for checking and sharing that pic. You're on MJE. Look for the kingo root app online. There's no link on xda. The app is pretty straight forward from what I remember. If she just wants bloatware gone she can download Titanium Backup once rooted and get rid of some bloat.
Found a kingo video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fldtAhJCLiE&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Verizon Note 4 Has One Click Root Method! Video Proof!

Use this at your own risk. This is a Chinese app which will root your phone, but may also send your data to China! On the surface it doesn't seem malicious, but use caution.
Grab the app here

owenbeals said:
Use this at your own risk. This is a Chinese app which will root your phone, but may also send your data to China! On the surface it doesn't seem malicious, but use caution.
Grab the app here
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From what i read in other threads I'm led to believe this is a temporary root, and will disappear upon reboot. It also installs kinguser, not superuser, and superuser cant be installed to replace it.

Also, this was from the Dev thread directly
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Originally Posted by Venom0642
For those out there that are not Developers , Please make sure to not use Kingroot if your not even sure what your doing Especially if your on Lollipop , I would wait till Developers can get some solution for Lollipop Since it's working in some part of KitKat , i post this here for those watching this thread, we do not want to hear you bricked your phone etc etc, since we don't have 100% Root Just a !!WARNING!!
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I think this guy should have noted in this video it only works on 4.4.4 kit Kat and that when you reboot you will lose root sometimes you don't even have to manually reboot it will just shut down randomly and root is gone ....and for Lollipop it only gets to 51% and auto shuts down I would just wait for the devs to just put something awesome together I tried it yesterday and it was a headache trying to not reboot but when it randomly shut down on its own several times I was done with it ...jmo!!
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This worked fine on my note 4 running 5.0.1
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Root last after reboot? can you reboot, run the free Root Checker by Joey Krim app from the play store, screenshot, andshow that you're still rooted?
Also i should ask, retail or DevEd? this works on DevEd fine (I think) from what Ive read elsewhere.

owenbeals said:
This worked fine on my note 4 running 5.0.1
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Hello? Any updates?
lexbian said:
Root last after reboot? can you reboot, run the free Root Checker by Joey Krim app from the play store, screenshot, andshow that you're still rooted?
Also i should ask, retail or DevEd? this works on DevEd fine (I think) from what Ive read elsewhere.
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ubigred said:
Hello? Any updates?
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I tried the older apk version and it didnt for me at least..
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Well... It works. The chinese throws me off. However, I can run Greenify. So I'm happy.

Uh,.. I think you are 3 days late to the party.
I would suggest that you wait for a perm prerooted factory image to drop.
unless like the idea of the Chinese stealing all your data and losing root on every reboot.

mchief298 said:
Well... It works. The chinese throws me off. However, I can run Greenify. So I'm happy.
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A translation app will allow you to know what it is they wrote.

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Kingroot on lolipop hmm
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deathshead said:
Uh,.. I think you are 3 days late to the party.
I would suggest that you wait for a perm prerooted factory image to drop.
unless like the idea of the Chinese stealing all your data and losing root on every reboot.
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No way!!! MY data belongs to Google and the NSA.

cleopete said:
No way!!! MY data belongs to Google and the NSA.
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Correct me if im wrong ... Before you download the application, Remove your Google account and use "KingoRoot" and after you are done delete 'kingoRoot" and add your Google account ... You should not have issues ...

JUSMEJOSE said:
Correct me if im wrong ... Before you download the application, Remove your Google account and use "KingoRoot" and after you are done delete 'kingoRoot" and add your Google account ... You should not have issues ...
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Permanent root?

ubigred said:
Permanent root?
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no. nothing permanent about kingroot. every reboot it is gone.

tried on Verizon Note4 and when I opened the app, it just show me the envelope and didn't give me the lock like in the video. So it's not working for me.

I tried this kingroot last night, say for like 5/10 min til I got tired of waiting and then I Uninstalled the shop and nothing had occurred. But I have no bank or sensitive info on device, nothing financial or even remotely sensitive info... so was worth it to try.
But no go and no root. And I wad ready as when I upgraded to lollipop and set up phone, play store was reinstalling apps from my note 3, that I switch back and forth between, installed supersu and titanium (though I've no root on 4 obviously! ) I was ready to jump into titanium and start Uninstaller Bloat if
I got proof of root thru supersu granting it, or whatever the kingroot Su access is. .. either way I wad ready though. ...
No go. .. so I leave it at that till someone comes up with a surefire way too do this.
Reading up on multisystem now... looks interesting! Since no more safestrap..... multisystem looks the way next forward, though a tad bit complicated. It'll work eventually!
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I would expect about ten times more traffic on this in the thread, but seems so suspect that most appear not to be biting. Me included, but not worth it anyway IMO due to just a temporary root.

rushless said:
I would expect about ten times more traffic on this in the thread, but seems so suspect that most appear not to be biting. Me included, but not worth it anyway IMO due to just a temporary root.
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Yeah, I thought people would get crazy, but I mean , temporary root is not so bad right? For example it would work to get rid of the s finder and quick connect persistent icons on the notification bar , right?