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Video TUTORIAL: How to Root your Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Install Clockwork Recovery

Hi Guys,
I made a small video tutorial on how to root the galaxy tab 8.9 (GT-P7310/P7300 ONLY) and how to install clockworkrecovery on it based on some tutorials that I came across here.
The video might be helpful to someone.
Credit to mramirezusa and alterbridge86.
ROOT:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh9KVGUBm6o
CWM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZzNY9lFGQM
Thanks for watchin.
Cursed4Eva

Thanks good video's i will root my tab now
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fase said:
Thanks good video's i will root my tab now
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Glad to help bro Let me know how it goes

ashwin123 said:
Hi Guys,
I made a small video tutorial on how to root the galaxy tab 8.9 (GT-P7310/P7300 ONLY) and how to install clockworkrecovery on it based on some tutorials that I came across here.
Cursed4Eva
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Thanks for video, it is clear and I am now more comfortable to root.
However, I have one question. Is it really necessary to install Samsung Kies? I have installed the Kies software but failed to connect to Tab. I called Samsung service center and still cannot resolve the fail connect issue (I had tried connect to different USB ports). From the video, the purpose of the kies is seems to allow to copy the root.zip file to tab. Am I right? Thanks.

yongck7 said:
Thanks for video, it is clear and I am now more comfortable to root.
However, I have one question. Is it really necessary to install Samsung Kies? I have installed the Kies software but failed to connect to Tab. I called Samsung service center and still cannot resolve the fail connect issue (I had tried connect to different USB ports). From the video, the purpose of the kies is seems to allow to copy the root.zip file to tab. Am I right? Thanks.
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Glad to help bro.
As for kies, no it is required so that odin is able to detect the phone, kies installs the required drivers to send out the commands to the device so that the firmware can get flashed, it is mandatory to install it
Hope I helped

ashwin123 said:
Glad to help bro.
As for kies, no it is required so that odin is able to detect the phone, kies installs the required drivers to send out the commands to the device so that the firmware can get flashed, it is mandatory to install it
Hope I helped
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Thanks. So we have to ensure Kies work properly (able to connect Tab) in order to successfully root, else there is potential soft brick, right?

yongck7 said:
Thanks. So we have to ensure Kies work properly (able to connect Tab) in order to successfully root, else there is potential soft brick, right?
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Without kies installing the drivers, odin will not detect your device... this is as per knowledge, someone please correct me if am wrong

ashwin123 said:
Without kies installing the drivers, odin will not detect your device... this is as per knowledge, someone please correct me if am wrong
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No Kies needed for drivers, just go here and download the drivers (tried them myself and they're in my guide too, no complaints so far).

nirogu325 said:
No Kies needed for drivers, just go here and download the drivers (tried them myself and they're in my guide too, no complaints so far).
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Okay thanks, kies does the same thing too right? (but its larger.... i understand)

ashwin123 said:
Okay thanks, kies does the same thing too right? (but its larger.... i understand)
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That and sometimes brick devices. Me and a lot of people don't trust that thing.

nirogu325 said:
That and sometimes brick devices. Me and a lot of people don't trust that thing.
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Okie dokie, future vids will have this instead of kies... R.I.P Kies

Hope this thread isn't abandoned, I rooted by the video, everything went smoothly, went to play store & installed superuser. Installed fine, opened it, seemed normal. Then I figured I'd test it out by installing adfree. The popup box for permission never popped up & I get the force close or report box for superuser. Have not installed cwm recovery yet. Please help, & thank you
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aheeejd said:
Hope this thread isn't abandoned, I rooted by the video, everything went smoothly, went to play store & installed superuser. Installed fine, opened it, seemed normal. Then I figured I'd test it out by installing adfree. The popup box for permission never popped up & I get the force close or report box for superuser. Have not installed cwm recovery yet. Please help, & thank you
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Reboot the device, install titanium backup, get busybox, let me know what happens bro

Thanks for getting back man. Well I put basically the same post in like 3 threads. So anyway, I ended up basically rerooting it with the tool package from one of the other threads, without using keis. It worked fine, flashed cwm recovery & already on my 3rd rom. First I flashed cm9. But am so used to that on my HTC Evo 4g. Second, flashed the aokp & galaxian soup one. This morning flashed just galaxian soup. Thanks again man.
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Tab does not go n recovery mode. Black screen instead
I have read the instructions about rooting en installing CWM carefully. The movies are very clear to me.
But....when I restart the Tab with Power and volume - I get the Box with the little Android symbol and the big Android with Downloading Symbol.
I select with volume - the box with little Android and select this with the volume +
The result is that the Tab shuts off instead of going in recovery mode. What am I doing wrong. I have seen this question in some other topics of this forum but never find a good solution.
I already did a factory reset, but that did not help. I am on ANDROID 3.2
Who is willing to help. Thanks

Does this method work if i upgraded to ics via kies?

I wanted to do this with my gf's p7300 but when i choose the recovery the screen stays blank.
Why is that.?
I haven't done anything else with the tab yet only update samsung to 3.2.
Verstuurd van mijn Transformer Prime TF201

No SD card option
Hi,
I just wanted to root my Galaxy Tab 8.9 but don't have the option of SD card in the Android menu. See attached files with screenshots.
On a high note... I tried to flash a custom ROM on Sunday and kinda softbricked the device. After getting it back today from the store I don't want to screw it up again...
Any ideas what I need to do?
Thank you!

sobits said:
Hi,
I just wanted to root my Galaxy Tab 8.9 but don't have the option of SD card in the Android menu. See attached files with screenshots.
On a high note... I tried to flash a custom ROM on Sunday and kinda softbricked the device. After getting it back today from the store I don't want to screw it up again...
Any ideas what I need to do?
Thank you!
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Seems that you have official 4.0.4 now. You need to install CWM/TWRP before installing root zip.

DemonGloom said:
Seems that you have official 4.0.4 now. You need to install CWM/TWRP before installing root zip.
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Hi. Thanks for the reply. But how to Flash CWM in the original bootloader when the SD is inaccessible as in the pic? Is there a possibility to flash CWM safely through Odin? Sorry for so many newb questions ; after the softbrick I am overly cautious.
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[Q] Stuck on stock recovery

Good morning again.
After my recent post about my cellphone as half-dead, I'm looking for rescue the information on the Internal Storage (We are talking of almost 3.5 GB of personal information). I know what ANY custom recovery can help me with this mission...
But after almost 4 hours trying with no success, I don't know what to do. :crying:
Step 1: Plug USB cable
Step 2: Vol+ Vol- and Power Button
Step 3: Select AP Fastboot
Step 4: On cmd write fastboot flash recovery "name of recovery here with .img"
On this step, I ALWAYS got this:
(bootloader) Variable not supported!
target max-download-size: 30MB​Step 5: On cmd write fastboot reboot
Step 6: As fast as you can, press Vol+ for enter to the recovery
Alright. That's the process what everyone's using, right? Well, it isn't working for me, as I got always to the same recovery :s
Android system recovery <3e>
KDA20.62-10.1​
What can I do? I used even the guide of ATTACK [GUIDE][FAQ][KK] How to Root, Boot Unlock & More
With no success...
I have Stock KK 4.4.2 what ends in .15 and Unlocked Fastboot

What recovery file are you trying to flash? Also, are you using the Moto fastboot? I believe this issue happens if you are using normal fastboot. Mfastboot is downloadable from that thread you linked
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xKroniK13x said:
What recovery file are you trying to flash? Also, are you using the Moto fastboot? I believe this issue happens if you are using normal fastboot. Mfastboot is downloadable from that thread you linked
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Uhm... I downloaded the mfastboot file what the guide had...
Download Mfastboot [MIRROR] - Refer to Mfastboot setup
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I just unzip it on a empty folder (C:\Motorola RAZR M XT907\MFastboot in this case) and used mfastboot what he says on the guide.
I'm trying to flash any of these 3 recoveries:
TWRP-2.8.2.0-RAZR_M_KKBL.img
TWRP2710-RAZR_M-KITKAT.img
CWM6049-RAZR-HD_M-KITKAT.img

xKroniK13x said:
What recovery file are you trying to flash? Also, are you using the Moto fastboot? I believe this issue happens if you are using normal fastboot. Mfastboot is downloadable from that thread you linked
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Try putting it somewhere with no spaces in the path, like C:\xt907
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xKroniK13x said:
Try putting it somewhere with no spaces in the path, like C:\xt907
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Still same problem (6 failed attempts with every recovery)... I think I'm going to need learn how to use HouseOfMoto (I don't have ANY idea how to use it).

Use Flashify.
Sent from my Moto G™

ATTACK said:
Use Flashify.
Sent from my Moto G™
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Uhm sorry... But how I'm going to use flashify if I'm trying to recover the information from a damaged Android?

Pedreo1997 said:
Uhm sorry... But how I'm going to use flashify if I'm trying to recover the information from a damaged Android?
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You never stated that you couldn't boot to the OS in the OP.
After reading your other post, I believe you have a bad eMMC(?) and your device may be stuck in R/O. If that is the case your phone is non-recoverable. Your only option is to 'try' and restore via RSD or similar - but its unlikely to fix the issue.
Sent from my Moto G™

ATTACK said:
You never stated that you couldn't boot to the OS in the OP.
After reading your other post, I believe you have a bad eMMC(?) and your device may be stuck in R/O. If that is the case your phone is non-recoverable. Your only option is to 'try' and restore via RSD or similar - but its unlikely to fix the issue.
Sent from my Moto G™
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Well sorry...
I don't know how I got the cellphone to work... and then I made a mistake and well :/
After use HouseOfMoto, my cellphone finally got out of the bootanimation, but constantly ending com.android.phone
I got the idea of put the cellphone on Airplane mode. The cellphone is again on the same problem :crying:
Do you know how it worked the first time? And if that is a sign of life?

Pedreo1997 said:
Well sorry...
I don't know how I got the cellphone to work... and then I made a mistake and well :/
After use HouseOfMoto, my cellphone finally got out of the bootanimation, but constantly ending com.android.phone
I got the idea of put the cellphone on Airplane mode. The cellphone is again on the same problem :crying:
Do you know how it worked the first time? And if that is a sign of life?
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Did you perform a FULL install on House of Moto? What FXZ did you use? Maybe try redownloading or confirm hashes to make sure there just wasn't an issue with the FXZ.
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xKroniK13x said:
Did you perform a FULL install on House of Moto? What FXZ did you use? Maybe try redownloading or confirm hashes to make sure there just wasn't an issue with the FXZ.
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Uhm... What do you mean with FULL install? Remember what I'm trying to recover some folders if it's possible. Stock recovery, and I'm using VZW_XT907_4.4.2-KDA20.62-15.1_1FF.xml.zip and believe me: The only available download site lasts downloading 6 hours. It's A LOT of time.

Pedreo1997 said:
Uhm... What do you mean with FULL install? Remember what I'm trying to recover some folders if it's possible. Stock recovery, and I'm using VZW_XT907_4.4.2-KDA20.62-15.1_1FF.xml.zip and believe me: The only available download site lasts downloading 6 hours. It's A LOT of time.
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You never noted that you wanted to recover things. I'd deal with the phone app force quitting and copy things to your computer via the USB. After you get everything you need, try a full wipe. If you don't want to do a re-download of the firmware, at least verify the hashes. A good tool for this is "Hash My Files." Make sure it matches what the website says it should be. If it doesn't, you will have to redownload.
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xKroniK13x said:
You never noted that you wanted to recover things. I'd deal with the phone app force quitting and copy things to your computer via the USB. After you get everything you need, try a full wipe. If you don't want to do a re-download of the firmware, at least verify the hashes. A good tool for this is "Hash My Files." Make sure it matches what the website says it should be. If it doesn't, you will have to redownload.
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It's the 2nd comment about that issue. I'm going to need to re-post what I said in my previous post, instead of say "following what I said on my previous post..."
Pedreo1997 said:
Uhm... Good afternoon.
I really don't know what happened to my XT907. I was playing Castle Clash, and then, suddenly...
- Smart Launcher Pro stopped
- GApps stopped
- Messenger stopped
- Amazon MP3 stopped
- WhatsApp stopped
And 4 or 5 more apps stopped. I nned to say what I wasn't using any of that apps but Smart Launcher Pro and WhatsApp.
So I selected the common Power Button... Power Off... Then I used the common Power Button for Turn On my XT907...
Stuck on the boot animation. It makes the sounds as receiving WhatsApp messages and that, but it's eternally on the boot animation (it isn't a bootloop)
What to do in this case?
(I need to add something else: I used the volume up button and every time I use it, the cellphone vibrates)
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ATTACK said:
You never stated that you couldn't boot to the OS in the OP.
After reading your other post, I believe you have a bad eMMC(?) and your device may be stuck in R/O. If that is the case your phone is non-recoverable. Your only option is to 'try' and restore via RSD or similar - but its unlikely to fix the issue.
Sent from my Moto G™
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I never wanted to say this but... you're right.
After trying to flash with RSDflasher, HouseOfMoto and RSDLite... I reached nothing. Now, I really don't care now for DCIM and that, I just want to get my cellphone again alive :crying:

SM-G9287 Root?

Any Information of the root of this version? I haven't found anything yet

johnyx1989 said:
Any Information of the root of this version? I haven't found anything yet
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Nor me

It is rooted, however the information is in Chinese on bbs.52samsung.com
Will trip Knox, will require 3rd party kernel, come with rwrp 2.8.7.0
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using XDA Free mobile app

Using arter97's 928C kernel. Works fine for me.

Rooting G9287
kebong said:
Using arter97's 928C kernel. Works fine for me.
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This is a promising quote. I've been onto various chinese website and translated the pages, downloaded various TWRPs for the G9287 but flashing it doesn't complete. It doesn't fail but it doesn't pass either. Kebong. If you've managed to root a G9287 please could you go into a bit more detail? I can see on chinese forums that there are ROMs so it must be possible to root. So close yet so far.
Thank you.

i also fails, this is what i got try flash both TWRP and Philt all fails with this message (i dont understand chinese). I try to work on research and found that it might need to download Crom service from galaxy store to unlock bootloader, but i cant find in my Galaxy Apps store (any one have link for APK so i can try it). Or anyone knows what is going on attached is the screen shot i got

Hi, ive tried both arter97's kernel and the one in the chinese forum. Both work, but in the chinese kernel NFC wont turn off so i ditched it for the former kernel despite the 9287c not being formally supported.
I first installed the PhilZ touch recovery and flashed the kernel as you normally would. No issues so far and it is my daily driver.

kebong said:
Hi, ive tried both arter97's kernel and the one in the chinese forum. Both work, but in the chinese kernel NFC wont turn off so i ditched it for the former kernel despite the 9287c not being formally supported.
I first installed the PhilZ touch recovery and flashed the kernel as you normally would. No issues so far and it is my daily driver.
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Have you guys tried using CROM Settings app from the samsung store first and then rebooting in download mode and installing respective recoveries?
Give it a go

kapeedp said:
Have you guys tried using CROM Settings app from the samsung store first and then rebooting in download mode and installing respective recoveries?
Give it a go
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can you uploaded me crom apk i cant download it in samsung store i wanna flash cuatoms recovery. thanks

kebong said:
Hi, ive tried both arter97's kernel and the one in the chinese forum. Both work, but in the chinese kernel NFC wont turn off so i ditched it for the former kernel despite the 9287c not being formally supported.
I first installed the PhilZ touch recovery and flashed the kernel as you normally would. No issues so far and it is my daily driver.
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Happy things, G9287C ROOT has been completed today
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china chenli! thanks for good news but can you please tell us how you managed the root?

System Update - no command - in recovery
china chenli said:
Happy things, G9287C ROOT has been completed today
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I found CROM system app which fixed the first stumbling block. Finally I could flash a custom (Philz) recovery via odin. It passed. Brilliant. However I press all the buttons at the same time to get out of bootloader. I can't stop it booting up, but I just power down again then boot into recovery.
At this point it shows a lying down android and says 'system update...'. After a few seconds it says 'no command' then boots into the stock recovery with no apparent change. It still boots up but not changes seen. I've had a search around forums. The issue is mentioned but no solution found.
So close, yet so far!
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Bathhope said:
I found CROM system app which fixed the first stumbling block. Finally I could flash a custom (Philz) recovery via odin. It passed. Brilliant. However I press all the buttons at the same time to get out of bootloader. I can't stop it booting up, but I just power down again then boot into recovery.
At this point it shows a lying down android and says 'system update...'. After a few seconds it says 'no command' then boots into the stock recovery with no apparent change. It still boots up but not changes seen. I've had a search around forums. The issue is mentioned but no solution found.
So close, yet so far!
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Okay - so, when you've flashed via odin, hold down all the buttons to reboot but DON'T HOLD THEM FOR TOO LONG! Immediately jump to to home, vol up and power and hold that. It's all about the speed. When I did this it booted straight into Philz. Don't let it reboot. That's the key. After 3 weeks of trying. I'm finally rooted.
For CROM Settings - do an internet search. I found one that said it was for standard S6. It worked fine for S6 Edge+.

Here you go guys CROM Settings

What are you guys using the CROM for? @[email protected]

We use CROM because otherwise cannot flash anything by odin. I just successfully root.
Anybody able to create International Samsung Keyboard in flashable zip.? Samsung Chinese keyboard lack a lot of language and also not applying keyboard according to theme change. I try push SamsungIme and Lib file from G928C dump file and set permission with no luck. I think flashable zip should running fine.

using http://bbs.gfan.com/android-8073937-1-1.html
for me - nice rom
only must translate aurora setting and weather in english- have russian only
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ROOT
With me is under baseband version: G9287ZHU1AOH5. Can I root my phone too?
How to use this CROM (APK)?Is there Philz for my G9287?

SM-G9287 root via Odin
To root Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ SM-G9287 variant or with G9287ZHU1A0H5 baseband version via Odin, follow these instructions:
****WARNING: This will trip your device's KNOX WARRANTY.****
I am not responsible if during the rooting process you brick your device or make it completely dead.
This is just a guide how to root your device.
1. Download these files to your PC:
> CROM Service​4shared.com/mobile/2CaRP69sba/CROM_Service.html​> Odin3 v.3.10.7​4shared.com/rar/74xTnC-Rce/Odin3_v3107.html​> Smart Switch​samsung.com/us/smart-switch/assets/downloads/Smart_Switch-PC_4.0.15093_11.exe​> G9287 Tar File​4shared.com/file/PBnmMkgsba/G9287-Root.html​2. Install Smart Switch in to your PC.
3. Transfer CROM Service into your device and install it.
4. Open CROM Service and choose option that unlocks your device.
5. Unzip and run Odin3 to your PC.
6. Make sure your device has a battery life at least 60%.
7. In your device, enable OEM unlock and USB debugging.
8. Turn off your device and reboot to the Recovery Mode (push Volume Down + Home key + Power key buttons for 2-3 seconds).
9. Push Volume Up button to continue.
10. Connect your device to your PC. Odin3 must notice that you have connected your device, so on the tool you must see the “added” message displayed along with the ID:COM section which now should be blue.
11. In Odin3, click "AP" button then search for the tar file you had downloaded.
12. Select "Start" from Odin3 and wait while your device is being updated or rooted.
13. Finally, when the installation procedure is over on Odin3 you will see the “pass” message displayed and your device will automatically reboot.
14. Disconnect your device from your PC.
14. CONGRATULATIONS! Your device is now rooted.
**all credits goes to netded.com. :highfive:

where can I find Debud and OEM? I do not find it.

kennyshrek said:
where can I find Debud and OEM? I do not find it.
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you have to enable developer mode click on build number until you get it
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Yanyan_FTW said:
To root Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ SM-G9287 variant or with G9287ZHU1A0H5 baseband version via Odin, follow these instructions:
2. Install Smart Switch in to your PC.
3. Transfer CROM Service into your device and install it.
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Just wondering.... Why do we need to install smart switch, can't we just transfer CROM to the device and install it. What is Smart Switch needed for. Thanks!

5.1.1 root tips / tutorial?

Hi,
trying to root a phone of a friend, z1 compact.
He has 5.1.1 installed.
Should i wait or root now, because i heard there is a new update for z1compact? Do i need to unlock the bootloader to root it? New version is not stable yet i read and causes bootloops.
What is the easiest way i should root it, step by step?
I am not that experienced with android myself, so any tips are welcome. He just wants his phone rooted to control internet/data access for some apps, and have more control over the apps installed....
Thanks in advance!

m123456789 said:
Hi,
trying to root a phone of a friend, z1 compact.
He has 5.1.1 installed.
Should i wait or root now, because i heard there is a new update for z1compact? Do i need to unlock the bootloader to root it? New version is not stable yet i read and causes bootloops.
What is the easiest way i should root it, step by step?
I am not that experienced with android myself, so any tips are welcome. He just wants his phone rooted to control internet/data access for some apps, and have more control over the apps installed....
Thanks in advance!
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Someone here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/root-14-6-0-368-via-kingroot-t3242735 - says they got kingroot method working on 5.1, but not yet able to switch to SuperSU, (https://www.google.com/url?q=http:/...bskDFQ&usg=AFQjCNEbOT7fDsBIA-flXO3m6zakipqSLw). I haven't heard of that working on 5.1 up till now. Besides that with locked bl, only root is this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...ck-step-step-to-rooted-lollipop-14-6-t3213465.
Doesn't seem to be any reason to wait. The last update is still 5.1, and the last news is that there will be no M for Z1c, - (http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...al/marshmallow-upgrade-z1-z1-compact-t3218903).

levone1 said:
Someone here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/root-14-6-0-368-via-kingroot-t3242735 - says they got kingroot method working on 5.1, but not yet able to switch to SuperSU, (https://www.google.com/url?q=http:/...bskDFQ&usg=AFQjCNEbOT7fDsBIA-flXO3m6zakipqSLw). I haven't heard of that working on 5.1 up till now. Besides that with locked bl, only root is this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...ck-step-step-to-rooted-lollipop-14-6-t3213465.
Doesn't seem to be any reason to wait. The last update is still 5.1, and the last news is that there will be no M for Z1c, - (http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...al/marshmallow-upgrade-z1-z1-compact-t3218903).
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(So i use this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62222794&postcount=37)
So i need to:
1. Somehow downgrade device to stock kitkat (that is 4.4 right?), then root it
2. and then update to 5.1.1 again?
In step 2, would you recommend update to a prerooted version like this one? 14.6.A.1.216 http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...03-14-6-1-216-customized-ce5-central-t3243035

m123456789 said:
(So i use this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62222794&postcount=37)
So i need to:
1. Somehow downgrade device to stock kitkat (that is 4.4 right?), then root it
2. and then update to 5.1.1 again?
In step 2, would you recommend update to a prerooted version like this one? 14.6.A.1.216 http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...03-14-6-1-216-customized-ce5-central-t3243035
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I haven't yet tried .216. Its new as of a couple of days ago. I also haven't yet tried PRFs. I've read a few threads that seem to indicate occasional problems with them. Since I have unlocked bl, I've been able to root the easy way, so I'm not sure what options or limitations there are with that rooting method. From my experience, I would recommend RockZ1 ROM, (.368). It has anything you would want included, and may well update to the new fw anytime soon...

Don't unlock the bootloader many functions will be lost if you are trying to keep the stock rom.
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The device is now in Boot Loop after trying to go from the 5.1.1 to 4.4.4 using Sony Mobily Flasher and then trying to install 14.4.A.0.157 ...
What did I do wrong, what can i do now?
Thanks for any help

I just turned phone off, loaded 14.4.A.0.157 with Sony Mobile Flasher, plugged in with volume down key. Then it was flashing and finished. Then unplugged and started.
And now it keeps restarting at startup (when the "waves" appear). That's a bootloop right? I turned it off with the small red button now.
I tried flashing again with same method. And it is still bootlooping after it......
Any expert could help? Or is the phone broken forever now

Did you wipe data / cache?

Steffe89 said:
Did you wipe data / cache?
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No, where or how should i do that?
Edit: did some research. Should i have selected something in SonyMobileFlasher?
Because I don't find cache i only have these 2 options:
APPS_LOG
USERDATA
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http://i.imgur.com/RCJNhRO.jpg

Repair the phone via PC Companion.
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DetmL said:
Repair the phone via PC Companion.
Sent from my C6902 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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PC Companion does not recognize the phone. When i plug it in, it says searching, but then... "no phone connected"
But in windows i see it connected as a drive which i can not use

m123456789 said:
No, where or how should i do that?
Edit: did some research. Should i have selected something in SonyMobileFlasher?
Because I don't find cache i only have these 2 options:
APPS_LOG
USERDATA
http://i.imgur.com/RCJNhRO.jpg
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Yes, check the 2 'wipe' boxes, and flash again. I bet that will do it. The same thing happened to me with . 216

levone1 said:
Yes, check the 2 'wipe' boxes, and flash again. I bet that will do it. The same thing happened to me with . 216
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Just tried with another version. Bootloop aswell. Now i noticed in log, that i should have enabled unknown sources and debugging? But i can't enable it now, because it does not boot.
09/000/2015 02:00:46 - INFO - Flashing finished.
09/000/2015 02:00:46 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
09/000/2015 02:00:46 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
Trying your method now, with the 2 wipes selected
Edit: with wipe it now boots. thanks! trying to install .108 now, because other is not rootable.
and after rooting kitkat4.4.4 .108, i try to update to a prerooted 5.1.1

I am on a rooted 4.4.4 .108 now.
How do i proceed?
For example, how can i load this prerooted 5.1.1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...03-14-6-1-216-customized-ce5-central-t3243035 ?

m123456789 said:
Just tried with another version. Bootloop aswell. Now i noticed in log, that i should have enabled unknown sources and debugging? But i can't enable it now, because it does not boot.
09/000/2015 02:00:46 - INFO - Flashing finished.
09/000/2015 02:00:46 - INFO - Please unplug and start your phone
09/000/2015 02:00:46 - INFO - For flashtool, Unknown Sources and Debugging must be checked in phone settings
Trying your method now, with the 2 wipes selected
Edit: with wipe it now boots. thanks! trying to install .108 now, because other is not rootable.
and after rooting kitkat4.4.4 .108, i try to update to a prerooted 5.1.1
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The msg about unknown sources, etc. comes after the flash bc now your phone is stock, so by default they're not checked. It wouldn't have flashed if they weren't checked in the first place. You'll probably hit some bumps, but don't give up. There's almost always a fix...

On rooted 4.4.4 with Superuser installed. Then trying to load the prerooted 5.1.1 zip.
So rebooted with volume down and installed the prerooted zip file from SD. With CWRM
Everything seems to work, but at the end of flashing i saw some message like:
"set_perm some changes failed"
Then after restart all apps get optimized and i am on 5.1.1.
However, i think i lost root, also no SuperUser installed? And the Superuser was included in the zip prerooted file.

Don't worry, seems to work fine after installing lockeddualrecovery.
How exactly do i install the
xposed-v75-sdk22-arm.zip ?
thanks in advance

m123456789 said:
I am on a rooted 4.4.4 .108 now.
How do i proceed?
For example, how can i load this prerooted 5.1.1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/son...03-14-6-1-216-customized-ce5-central-t3243035 ?
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It's not worth it to update, believe me

m123456789 said:
Don't worry, seems to work fine after installing lockeddualrecovery.
How exactly do i install the
xposed-v75-sdk22-arm.zip ?
thanks in advance
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Open recovery > select 'install' > choose file. You'll get a long reboot and the whole 'optimizing' thing again.

Yes, after installing xposedv75, it rebooted and loaded addiotional ~+100 apps But it seems to work.
What program would you guys recommend in terms of saving data, restricting internet access of apps (and maybe even ads). And some other for spoofing/restricting requested usage access of certain apps?
(I tried Xprivacy, but it is pretty advanced. It did not seem to block inapp ads or internet access, even when you denied it. Also it only lists apps which are newly installed, not preinstalled ones.
Maybe it is easy but I just didn't understand it yet )

Galaxy Grand Prime LTE (SM-S920L) / Lollipop 5.0.2 / Straight Talk

I just got one of the new Straight Talk Grand Prime variants from Walmart. I can't find ANYTHING on the model (SM-S920L) AT ALL. Anyone else get this model? I'm desperately seeking the stock recovery.tar for this phone as i attempted to flash a CWM recovery without backing up the stock firmware. Needless to say this didn't work and i was left with "recovery is not Seandroid enforcing"., when i attempt to boot into recovery.
HELP!!!!!
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Straight-Talk-Samsung-Prepaid-Galaxy-GRAND-Prime-LTE-S920C-Smartphone/46716301
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I have this SAME model. Im rooted with KING ROOT but cant find a custom recovery.

hondais1 said:
I have this SAME model. Im rooted with KING ROOT but cant find a custom recovery.
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I just tried king root and it failed. I have the same model

I'll upload the version of KINGROOT that I have. Give me a few hours

Deejaydark said:
I just tried king root and it failed. I have the same model
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That's odd...Kingroot worked like a charm for me as well. Do u have super su installed?

I think you're right. I think it has to be the newest version of King Root that doesn't use the kinguser app anymore(version 4.6.2). Oh! And I've submitted the files needed to fashion a custom recovery but haven't heard back yet. I will keep u guys posted.

Hydro_Axis said:
That's odd...Kingroot worked like a charm for me as well. Do u have super su installed?
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Got it now

Hydro_Axis said:
I think you're right. I think it has to be the newest version of King Root that doesn't use the kinguser app anymore(version 4.6.2). Oh! And I've submitted the files needed to fashion a custom recovery but haven't heard back yet. I will keep u guys posted.
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Finally, something is beginning to Surface on this model. Can you by chance upload the pit file? I bricked while I ventured into the unknown....every flash attempt fails....can't even do smart switched recovery. Hell, this model isn't even in Samsung's database.

adrwill2000 said:
Finally, something is beginning to Surface on this model. Can you by chance upload the pit file? I bricked while I ventured into the unknown....every flash attempt fails....can't even do smart switched recovery. Hell, this model isn't even in Samsung's database.
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is this what your looking for? I know what u mean about not being able to find anything. I'd imagine its because the manufacture date is 6/15. This variant is still very new. I'm willing to do whatever i can to help get the ball rolling though.
Regards

Hydro_Axis said:
I think you're right. I think it has to be the newest version of King Root that doesn't use the kinguser app anymore(version 4.6.2). Oh! And I've submitted the files needed to fashion a custom recovery but haven't heard back yet. I will keep u guys posted.
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Hydro_Axis said:
is this what your looking for? I know what u mean about not being able to find anything. I'd imagine its because the manufacture date is 6/15. This variant is still very new. I'm willing to do whatever i can to help get the ball rolling though.
Regards
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Thanks for that! Except now I need a stock rom. I'm going to look into that one. Sounds like a task....I just want to get this puppy to work again.

Grand Prime sm-s920L
I am stuck in recovery mode and I have taken the battery out for a few and stick it back in and still stuck in recovery mode. How can I get out of this?

Same boat, but I am stuck in Odin mode. Made the mistake of trying to flash TWRP on it. Cannot find a the right one to reflash the ROM. I see many for other versions, but not ours.

Their isn't a custom recovery for this particular LTE version, I've seen one individual say.he got it to work with TWRP but he has to be bull****ting...their is the stock rom already posted to the forums tho if you can get it to were your able to flash it...I see that CWM has its own custom recovery builder on their site now I was wondering if that would actual work???

Medfordite said:
Same boat, but I am stuck in Odin mode. Made the mistake of trying to flash TWRP on it. Cannot find a the right one to reflash the ROM. I see many for other versions, but not ours.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/gra...sm-s920l-straight-talkverizon-galaxy-t3252413
this is the link that someone has with the stock firmware. I got mine out of recovery by trying to odin the pit file but failed and it still booted back where i had my device. good luck

SM-S920L Rooted
Hello, i got my device to take ROOT in about an hour.
Here is the list of programs i used:
~Samsung USB Driver for Mobile Phones for Windows
~SuperSU apk v2.46
~Superuser apk v3.1.3
~One Click Root for Windows
~Kingo Root for Windows
~KingRoot for Windows
~Root Check apk
step 1. run as administrator: SamsungUSBDriver.exe (Windows)
step 2. Install Superuser.apk v3.1.3 (Android) does not require ROOT
step 3. run as administrator: One Click Root.exe (Windows) ROOT Will Fail
step 4. run as administrator: Kingo Root.exe (Windows) Root Will Fail
Step 5. run as administrator: Kingroot.exe (Windows) Device ROOTED
Step 6. Install SuperSU apk v2.46 (Android) Update Binary Normal
Step 7. Enjoy

That is an unnecessarily convoluted path to rooting this device. KingRoot apk v4.5.0 can literally root this phone is less than 5 minutes and SuperSU-ME Pro can replace KingRoot in a further 5 minutes.

Wonder if there's actually anyone making progress towards obtaining the Rom for this model.

Doubtful. There is zero interest in this variant.

Gahhh nooo, dont say that. Here's hoping an anon comes and saves the day sometime soon.

Hydro_Axis said:
I just got one of the new Straight Talk Grand Prime variants from Walmart. I can't find ANYTHING on the model (SM-S920L) AT ALL. Anyone else get this model? I'm desperately seeking the stock recovery.tar for this phone as i attempted to flash a CWM recovery without backing up the stock firmware. Needless to say this didn't work and i was left with "recovery is not Seandroid enforcing"., when i attempt to boot into recovery.
HELP!!!!!
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Straight-Talk-Samsung-Prepaid-Galaxy-GRAND-Prime-LTE-S920C-Smartphone/46716301
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mr hydro i have this phone model too.. i love it but i bricked mine from messing with the build.rop fiel... if you see this reply i need you to post a full partition back up of your /system, /boot, /recovery folders or watever.. i was going to ry to flash in folders to fix my phone