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Is my phone rootable?

I am running 4.2.2 with amf3. Is this rootable yet? Sorry for the dumb question. Haven't been on in a while

gwell1 said:
I am running 4.2.2 with amf3. Is this rootable yet? Sorry for the dumb question. Haven't been on in a while
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Yep look in the general section.
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It's rootable but you won't be able to flash ROMS, yet.
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r8revealed said:
It's rootable but you won't be able to flash ROMS, yet.
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n00b here...
Then what is the point of rooting?
I want to get 4.3. :crying:

You will be able to install root access apps and certain mods. I personally don't find if useful at the moment, so I'll be waiting for a bootloader unlock. (Which is what is actually needed for flashing ROMS).
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r8revealed said:
You will be able to install root access apps and certain mods. I personally don't find if useful at the moment, so I'll be waiting for a bootloader unlock. (Which is what is actually needed for flashing ROMS).
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That was my thought too.

John D'oh said:
n00b here...
Then what is the point of rooting?
I want to get 4.3. :crying:
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With Root (and a locked bootloader) you can do TONS of stuff.
- Install and use TiBu
- Change framework for unlocking many neat customizations
- Remove/disable bloatware
- Allow for wifi tethering
- Disable ads
- Change startup/shutdown/system sounds
- Change bootup animations
- etc..
Just because you have a locked bootloader does not mean you have no use for root.

John D'oh said:
n00b here...
Then what is the point of rooting?
I want to get 4.3. :crying:
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You can install the Xposed Framework and add a multitude of various mods to your setup. I used it when waiting for the original boot loader work around. Its quite nice actually. The amount of options have only expanded since that time. Check it out.
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285074
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Mike said:
You can install the Xposed Framework and add a multitude of various mods to your setup. I used it when waiting for the original boot loader work around. Its quite nice actually. The amount of options have only expanded since that time. Check it out.
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Thanks!
BTW, is there a way to get this phone to check for updates from G instead of ATT so we can get 4.3 that way?

John D'oh said:
Thanks!
BTW, is there a way to get this phone to check for updates from G instead of ATT so we can get 4.3 that way?
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No

joeybear23 said:
With Root (and a locked bootloader) you can do TONS of stuff.
- Install and use TiBu
- Change framework for unlocking many neat customizations
- Remove/disable bloatware
- Allow for wifi tethering
- Disable ads
- Change startup/shutdown/system sounds
- Change bootup animations
- etc..
Just because you have a locked bootloader does not mean you have no use for root.
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But every time I boot up my phone it has an unlocked logo under the word Samsung. Why is that ?
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vividblu2020 said:
But every time I boot up my phone it has an unlocked logo under the word Samsung. Why is that ?
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Use the search function and search the forums for "sysscope" or "custom" or visually search for threads that have that subject in the title. You should find tons of information about it within the first page or two of the "general" and "Q&A" sub forums.

vividblu2020 said:
But every time I boot up my phone it has an unlocked logo under the word Samsung. Why is that ? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
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There are several threads about it here on XDA. It's the Samsung screen notice that you've changed their OS. Sort of like the old triangle on the S2 when you trip the rom-flash counter.
I was able to eliminate the unlocked lock symbol using Chainfire's Triangle away (might be on XDA, but I bought it on Play).
Read the caveats and decide if you want to use it. . . worked for me on my i337 running SHOstock2.1!
Good Luck!

joeybear23 said:
With Root (and a locked bootloader) you can do TONS of stuff.
- Install and use TiBu
- Change framework for unlocking many neat customizations
- Remove/disable bloatware
- Allow for wifi tethering
- Disable ads
- Change startup/shutdown/system sounds
- Change bootup animations
- etc..
Just because you have a locked bootloader does not mean you have no use for root.
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Perfect answer.
People around me always ask for root their phone for non of above

markbc01 said:
There are several threads about it here on XDA. It's the Samsung screen notice that you've changed their OS. Sort of like the old triangle on the S2 when you trip the rom-flash counter.
I was able to eliminate the unlocked lock symbol using Chainfire's Triangle away (might be on XDA, but I bought it on Play).
Read the caveats and decide if you want to use it. . . worked for me on my i337 running SHOstock2.1!
Good Luck!
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So are you saying since I did this I may be able to flash something?
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vividblu2020 said:
So are you saying since I did this I may be able to flash something?
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If you are on mf3 you can't flash anything...you have no custom recovery as there is no way to get a custom recovery for mf3 at the moment
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vividblu2020 said:
So are you saying since I did this I may be able to flash something?
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The answer is "yes," UNLESS your stock rom is version is MF3, in which case the answer is "NO...for now," as mg2195 just mentioned and explained in the preceding post. . .

markbc01 said:
The answer is "yes," UNLESS your stock rom is version is MF3, in which case the answer is "NO...for now," as mg2195 just mentioned and explained in the preceding post. . .
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That sucks. Well hopefully the developers will be able to figure out a way
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mg2195 said:
If you are on mf3 you can't flash anything...you have no custom recovery as there is no way to get a custom recovery for mf3 at the moment
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There's a post in the general section talking about flashing carrier Roms. So if I rooted and say installed a twrp using ROM toolbox to flash these Roms, including "loki'd" and my carrier kernel wouldn't that work ?
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vividblu2020 said:
There's a post in the general section talking about flashing carrier Roms. So if I rooted and say installed a twrp using ROM toolbox to flash these Roms, including "loki'd" and my carrier kernel wouldn't that work ?
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If you're on the mf3 firmware you can't install twrp. And don't try as you will probably brick your phone. Do you know what firmware you're on?

Possible root achieved? False alarm

Seen this posted somewhere, is this method authentic?
http://www.thetechbulletin.com/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900v-verizon-3509/
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Haven't tried it yet, but gonna guess no on this one.
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I'm gonna guess no too, but i signed up and downloading now

Dennisg34 said:
I'm gonna guess no too, but i signed up and downloading now
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How did it go? Has anyone else tried this out?

waleed300 said:
How did it go? Has anyone else tried this out?
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Currently downloading still, since I only signed up for the free account it;s really slow. Gonna be a couple hours..luckily I'm at work and can wait

That seems to be the method to root the Developer Edition.

zo0d said:
That seems to be the method to root the Developer Edition.
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Yeah I was thinking that too, just wondered why 1. The date was May 29th and 2. It didn't mention it was Dev Edition?

Does the dev edition have a different build number on it? Everything matches to my device. Still downloading the files
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bruderhood15 said:
Does the dev edition have a different build number on it? Everything matches to my device. Still downloading the files
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Here is what is shown on the official site "G900VMKAVZW" soooo ?

I hope will work for the att version also

Here goes nothing....

Well, I got a pass!..but then root checker shut me down sooo I'm not quite sure what this is???

Nothing to see here. It's just a stock non-rooted odexed firmware tar. No different than what's on Kies.
That site/article is nothing more than a click bait.

Walter.White said:
Nothing to see here. It's just a stock non-rooted odexed firmware tar. No different than what's on Kies.
That site/article is nothing more than a click bait.
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yeah i realized that once i did some more research, oh well, made me feel all giddy inside being able to friggen Odin something.. haha

Dammit!

EVOme said:
Dammit!
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So I got the Oden3_v3.09, and I went for it. Got the 'Pass' and now I get a different response when I go to Superuser, "There is no SU binary installed..." and TWRP manager crashes now. The good thing is, I didn't brick it. Next idea please.

spinwizard said:
So I got the Oden3_v3.09, and I went for it. Got the 'Pass' and now I get a different response when I go to Superuser, "There is no SU binary installed..." and TWRP manager crashes now. The good thing is, I didn't brick it. Next idea please.
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As stated above this is merely a stock ROM which is why you were able to get a "pass"

Dennisg34 said:
As stated above this is merely a stock ROM which is why you were able to get a "pass"
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Yea, but this flashaholic, got to 'oden' something, on his S5... and got his 'fix'!

Delete please

kprice8 said:
^^^^^^^^^^^ My brain hurts trying to understand this post.
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He's addicted to flashing phones and was finally able to do so...

Root without having to unlock bootloader

I successfully rooted my shield without unlocking bootloader using towelroot. When you install the apk and run it it says it will reboot in 15 seconds, but it will take a little longer than that for some reason so just let it sit for a while. After it reboot I had the SuperSU from chainfire's website downloaded. Use root explorer to open the zip. Go to common folder and install the apk. Worked for me.towelroot.com. download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip.
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cool, I hope it just does not break future updates of the shield ...

alucard_xs said:
cool, I hope it just does not break future updates of the shield ...
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Me too. But it is very easy to unroot through the SuperSU app. I would just make sure you undo anything you change system wise before unrooting like uninstalling busybox.
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devilsmack said:
I successfully rooted my shield without unlocking bootloader using towelroot. When you install the apk and run it it says it will reboot in 15 seconds, but it will take a little longer than that for some reason so just let it sit for a while. After it reboot I had the SuperSU from chainfire's website downloaded. Use root explorer to open the zip. Go to common folder and install the apk. Worked for me.towelroot.com. download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip.
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Are you on the 77 update? Kitkat.

Thanks, do you know if this works on any other devices, i know that you root your N3 using the method, i want to use it on my moto G, running kk, i will try it, thanks again

Holy ****! Geohot made this?
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psycho1200 said:
Thanks, do you know if this works on any other devices, i know that you root your N3 using the method, i want to use it on my moto G, running kk, i will try it, thanks again
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I believe Geohot said it should work on any phone with a kernel date before June 3. Shouldn't hurt to give it a try. It will either root or it won't. I think the Motorola community has been able to unlock some bootloaders after using this root method. Check the forums for you particular device.
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rushless said:
Are you on the 77 update? Kitkat.
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Yes.
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devilsmack said:
I successfully rooted my shield without unlocking bootloader using towelroot. When you install the apk and run it it says it will reboot in 15 seconds, but it will take a little longer than that for some reason so just let it sit for a while. After it reboot I had the SuperSU from chainfire's website downloaded. Use root explorer to open the zip. Go to common folder and install the apk. Worked for me.towelroot.com. download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip.
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this worked for my shield using latest update with a locked bootloader. brilliant! saved me alot of time!

strange, the app seems to hang ... is it normal ?
Does not seem to work for me, when I click on "Make it ra1n", the app seems to hang and the texte beneath the "make it ra1n" is still "click the button to root no more reboot required" ... and that's all ...
UP : I use towelroot v2, did you use v1 ?
UP2: I tried v1 without success , it's written reboot in 15 seconds but i's been 6 minutes right now ... how long did you wait before it reboots ?

alucard_xs said:
strange, the app seems to hang ... is it normal ?
Does not seem to work for me, when I click on "Make it ra1n", the app seems to hang and the texte beneath the "make it ra1n" is still "click the button to root no more reboot required" ... and that's all ...
UP : I use towelroot v2, did you use v1 ?
UP2: I tried v1 without success , it's written reboot in 15 seconds but i's been 6 minutes right now ... how long did you wait before it reboots ?
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for me using v1 it hanged for about 1min, then I swiped it away in the multitasking panel and the device rebooted itself and then I had root access.. Seems little dodgy but it worked

thanks, same here now, seems rooted

Does not work with 4.22. I tried it.

YES! GODSEND! I rooted my shield as well as my HTC One X!! SOOOO Stoked!

what is a reliable link to get towel root? and thanks!
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motrinHD said:
what is a reliable link to get towel root? and thanks!
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The link is in the first post.
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Hey having a bit of problems hoping someone can help? Like a previous user mentioned Towelroot hangs after clicking 'make it rain'. A few minutes go by and I get a 'not responding' prompt. If I click 'wait', a few Kore minutes go by then same thing again. If I click 'close' the device reboots without root.
I'm at a loss for what to do next.. Is it recommended doing this in safe mode? 4.4.2.
Cheers

How did you get this to work? I downloaded tr.apk v3, installed it, opened the app up and after clicking make it ra1n it says my phone is not supported?
Would changing the modstrings help, if so; to what?

Vustom said:
How did you get this to work? I downloaded tr.apk v3, installed it, opened the app up and after clicking make it ra1n it says my phone is not supported?
Would changing the modstrings help, if so; to what?
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I don't know what the difference is but I used v1. Maybe do a search for that apk and see if it works for you.
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devilsmack said:
I don't know what the difference is but I used v1. Maybe do a search for that apk and see if it works for you.
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Every article I've found so far just links to the towelroot website. Can you mirror the v1 apk?

Has anyone tried factory flashing and testing Android Pay?

Just checking to see if anybody has tried doing a complete stock flash and checking if Android Pay starts to work again.

roughriduz said:
Just checking to see if anybody has tried doing a complete stock flash and checking if Android Pay starts to work again.
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Huh? Pay works fine on stock. You're missing some details here.
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roughriduz said:
Just checking to see if anybody has tried doing a complete stock flash and checking if Android Pay starts to work again.
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Should be good to go if you flash factory and relock.
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msburr87 said:
Should be good to go if you flash factory and relock.
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You don't need to be locked...

I looked through some other posts and saw some stuff about it. I'm curious to see if it will work with rootcloak. I kinda doubt it though.

roughriduz said:
I looked through some other posts and saw some stuff about it. I'm curious to see if it will work with rootcloak. I kinda doubt it though.
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It will not
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akellar said:
It will not
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It works with systemless root and TWRP installed. I use it with the stock ROM/kernel but i have root, busybox and TWRP. I don't think there's a way to use it with s custom ROM yet but now that xposed is out there might be way

You also need to be stock DPI. It fails if Xposed is installed, but I may play around with some of the modules and see if there is a way to get it working. Hate missing out on Xposed just for Android pay.

zamula said:
You also need to be stock DPI. It fails if Xposed is installed, but I may play around with some of the modules and see if there is a way to get it working. Hate missing out on Xposed just for Android pay.
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I wish xposed could mask a custom ROM and dpi becsuse I like using AP but hate running a stock ROM

I am using android pay with the systemless root and an unlocked bootloader... no problems here. Bought something the other day from best buy. It and the fingerprint reader work fine. I even have adaway and have changed the fonts on the system and it still works fine.

I can confirm that unlocking so you can flash factory images still allows Android Pay to work. I unlocked and flashed the latest security update, left the phone unlocked (since I don't want to wait for OTAs) and have used Android Pay with no problems.
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Cannot use AP with Pure Nexus ROM, normal root, standard DPI. Workaround would be great....

How To Root easily without any kind of Tools and installing OTAs - beginner's Guide.

Hello,
my aim here is to sort out things easily for beginner's, hence I made a detailed video on How To Root and Unlock Bootloader using TWRP and Magisk with the help of ADB drivers and Magisk. :laugh:
which is,
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash recovery xxx.img
flash the TWRP and Magisk, you have a rooted device.
I have made a detailed Video, check it out,
Links are provided in the description and I will be updating it.
TWRP Credits to @eng.stk
Magisk Credits to @topjohnwu
while updating your ROM,
Flash the FULL ROM ZIP
Wipe Dalvik Cache and Cache
Flash Masgik
to be on the safer side, reboot.
backup stock kernel
flash the custom kernel
you will continue to get the OTAs but in FULL ZIPs, not in Incremental Updates.
ROMs are updated here - https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...-5t-mirrors-official-oxygen-os-t3708099/page5
hit thumbs up if you liked my work

It doesn't seem like I know it ,I am curious,

Fansert said:
It doesn't seem like I know it ,I am curious,
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try it out and let me know, follow the steps carefully
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I'll be getting OnePlus 5T at some point in January I hope, so i'll look this up then. Thanks.

SlyUK said:
I'll be getting OnePlus 5T at some point in January I hope, so i'll look this up then. Thanks.
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that's cool, congratulations in advance for the phone, you are going to love it

Goutham Ganesh said:
that's cool, congratulations in advance for the phone, you are going to love it
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Hope so

@Goutham Ganesh Official TWRP 3.2.0.0 now available for dumpling (OnePlus 5T):
https://dl.twrp.me/dumpling/

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@Goutham Ganesh Official TWRP 3.2.0.0 now available for dumpling (OnePlus 5T):
https://dl.twrp.me/dumpling/
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yes, I have already updated, although I wouldn't suggest to flash now.
it has issues with Data Restore, stay on Unofficial for now.

Uh, ADB and Fastboot are tools. I'm betting more than 3/4 of first time flashers have most of their problems with drivers for ADB and Fastboot.
Just sayin.....

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Uh, ADB and Fastboot are tools. I'm betting more than 3/4 of first time flashers have most of their problems with drivers for ADB and Fastboot.
Just sayin.....
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yes, they are tools but it's an universal tool. there is no need of tools like AIO One Click Tool.
that was my point
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hi guys, how's it going I hope everyone is fine, hope you all are utilising my video, I would love to get the feedback for the video
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Goutham Ganesh said:
hi guys, how's it going I hope everyone is fine, hope you all are utilising my video, I would love to get the feedback for the video
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I'll be getting the OP5 T next month, so i'll be checking out your video then. As I definitely want to unlock the bootloader and install TWRP straight away

Nice video. Perhaps the phone portions could zoom in a little more, but you mention in the video links but I didn't see them. It would be helpful in your first post to have the links to adb/fb, recommended twrp, and magisk. That will save N00b from hunting around for the drivers and packages. Also when I make videos I tend to stay away from version numbers because they are always changing, that is why it's easier to update in the post, unless you expect to keep updating the video. HTH

How do u backup stock kernel?

SlyUK said:
I'll be getting the OP5 T next month, so i'll be checking out your video then. As I definitely want to unlock the bootloader and install TWRP straight away
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sounds great ? good luck.
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psychic99 said:
Nice video. Perhaps the phone portions could zoom in a little more, but you mention in the video links but I didn't see them. It would be helpful in your first post to have the links to adb/fb, recommended twrp, and magisk. That will save N00b from hunting around for the drivers and packages. Also when I make videos I tend to stay away from version numbers because they are always changing, that is why it's easier to update in the post, unless you expect to keep updating the video. HTH
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I am going to update the tools in the folder I mentioned and the links are in the description and comments section of the video.
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zarboga said:
How do u backup stock kernel?
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Go to TWRP - >Backup -> select "Boot" only.
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Goutham Ganesh said:
sounds great good luck.
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Oh I hope it will be a great phone and I hope your video guide above, will be the guide that everybody should come to see
Update it as and when required. Thanks very much

Del.

If I use this method of rooting, I will be able to do OTA updates?