yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pc010121:
Is this the 3.04.651.2 RUU? If so, I already have a copy, and when I attempt to run the ARUwizard I get Error 155. Most likely I am doing something wrong. I just assumed that since I am already on 4.06.651.9 that the problem was I couldn't install the older 3.04.651.2 version. Thoughts?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cheesesoda:
This is exactly the same issue I'm experiencing. Well, now I'm even beyond this point... I am only able to boot the phone to the bootloader.

Edit: I am relocked as I am S-ON. I can't update firmware as the signature check fails. Flashing the 3.04.651.2 zip has a signature verify fail, as well.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pc010121:
Hope this helps

If you can still boot to bootloader your phone is fine. You should still have recovery (TWRP?) on your phone I assume. Regardless here are some steps that should help:

1. Figure out if you are S-ON (is found on the bootloader screen)

2. If you are S-ON, try Rumrunner to get S-OFF (just google it). This will allow you to install any RUU regardless of your firmware.

3. If Rumrunner doesn't work or you don't want to go to S-OFF then download the 4.06 RUU here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2658910

The problem is your firmware is ahead of the corresponding firmware of the 3.X release. As such you have to install from the newer RUU.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cheesesoda:
Actually, it seems that the phone is wiped; I can't boot my recovery. As a result, I can't really get S-OFF. I'll try the 4.06 RUU, but would it make a difference that it's .4 and not .9?

EDIT: I'm talking out of my ass right now. Long day, and this isn't helping. I am figuring it out; unlocked the bootloader, and now things seem to be functional. Well, except CM doesn't seem to want to boot any longer, but that shouldn't matter for long.

EDIT 2: How can I get S-OFF without enabling debugging? As of right now, CM is just in a boot loop.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clintonbaskoff:
Sim Unlock Sprint HTC One Max

I almost cannot believe how many different ROMs I've tried to flash after wiping out my original ROM.

Bootloader unlocked and rooted I managaged to relock the bootloader while trying to fastboot flash a stock ROM, which also failed.

Beleive it or not, I've have found a couple that will boot up with my Sprint HTC One Max . I was able to re-unlock the bootloader, flash a new rom and even recover user data I had backed up to my PC via adb backup.

All this for not, as I still cannot find a Sense ROM that will flash on my device and allow me to unnlock the Sim via Sim Unlock Helper.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

TAMPERED

UNLOCKED

Sprint HTC One T6WL S-OFF

CID-SPCS_001

HBOOT-2.49.000

RADIO-1.48.50.0425

I recall reading somewhere that the Unlock Sim Helper should work on Sense 4.1.2 ROM. ????
[LG Optimus G Pro] machinistsWIP:
getting ready to root my e980 on 20g, was wondering if anybody has tried this method http://www.andromods.com/root-unlock/e980-att-lg-optimus-g-pro-official-kitkat-ota-rooted.html
[LG Optimus G Pro] jdk2:
It appears to be similar to this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=51480568&postcount=1

Names are different and the .bat is worded differently but I used the one I posted above and it worked.
[LG Optimus G Pro] machinistsWIP:
thanks dude. probably going to wait till next weekend because my wife overfed me for father's day and now it's sleepy time :)
[LG Optimus G Pro] appzattak:
Quick an painless method right here.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2784094
[LG Optimus G Pro] machinistsWIP:
thanks... will take a look
[LG Optimus G Pro] jdk2:
I stated in that thread that I couldn't get it to install but I flashed stock kitkat last night and used that method. It worked perfectly.
[LG Optimus G Pro] romikavinda:
thanks
[LG Optimus G Pro] machinistsWIP:
towelroot worked like a charm... now for recovery
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] fermevc:
If enyone is interested, I managed to change OS language on my Qtek9100 from SVE to English. Many thanks to this forum and Isidoro whos tutorial was the main guide for doing the change.

Thanks to all involved regarding this forum, you guys rule!!!!!!!! :D :D
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] rikram:
Yes i am interested
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] fermevc:
As I said earlyer my Qtek was CID locked and had RUU_Prodigy_2170701_21707103_20710_QTEK_SVE_Ship.exe

I`ve followed Isidoro`s tutorial for ROM `cooking` and manged to update only OS and Extended Rom parts from RUU_Prodigy_2170702_21707102_20710_QTEK_WWE_Ship.exe.

Ewerything went OK, I didn`t get any error msgs.

My Qtek9100 has G3 version of ROM , IPL and SPL are 2.17.

Radio ROM stayed as it was 02.07.10, I didn`t change splash screen.

After all, I ended up with fully functional device with English language that I understand. Now, I can go further to SW install, tweaks, etc.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Johnnnnnnnnnny:
so, you have just changed a ROM :(
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] fermevc:
?

I used nb2nbf.exe to make a new nk.nbf file.

Use this link and you`ll find all you need:

http://xdaforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=56088&highlight=
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Johnnnnnnnnnny:
when I reading a topic name, I think you was change the Language if OS by any tweak, but you just flash different ROM like thousands people here :lol:
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] fermevc:
You`re probably right but, I spent 10 days of intensive search for solution of my problem, and this is the only thing that I understood compleetly as it was explained excelent, and once again I want to thank "risidoro" for his post.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Vladimyr:
why? :?:

imho it was much better (and easier) to upgrade to custom 2.26 wwe rom
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] seskanda:
I have Galaxy S4 tri-band SPH-L720T with L720TVPUBNC6 kitkat 4.4.2. I understand that rooting this phone will set Knox to 0x1. But i need Knox to use phone at work, unless someone knows of an alternative to it? I'm thinking an already rooted NC6 tar flashed via Odin will not trip knox, is that right? I've seen rooted stock roms before, but i could not find rooted NC6. Is there a way i could mod/root the original tar.md5 file and then flash it? Some help would be great.

Thanks a lot
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] daniel4653:
No way to root without tripping Knox as of now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] seskanda:
What are the odds of someone finding a way to root Kitkat without affecting Knox? If Knox 0x1 only voided the warranty and did not disable it then i would not care about it. I've found alternatives to Knox, that may have to be enough for now.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] garwynn:
Any methods that you will find that accomplish this have been guaranteed by Samsung to be quickly put to bed.

They're all for being able to root but they have to assure Enterprise MDM users of data security.

It's why I use the G2 for Airwatch and leave the S4/S5 for dev or home use.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] seskanda:
What about this method below i found on xda after a lot of searching?:

Keep Knox 0x0 root- Kitkat upgrade

If by G2, you mean LG G2, then yes it's all LG or HTC for me now. And Airwatch is on the top of my list of Enterprise MDM, This begs the question, if knox is tripped will Airwatch or another MDM still work? Or, since Knox is in the bootloader, can Samsung lock the phone to only use Knox?
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FligMupple:
Are the Korean models (I have the S) wireless-charging-capable out of the box?

I tried wireless charging with the Nokia Qi charging base, but it didn't work... no matter how much positioning.

I thought it is supposed to work, and the battery cover certainly looks like it has the charing receiver in place.

(And note that I'm talking about the phone itself, not the phone with the the Quick Circle cover)
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
The battery cover on it only has 2 contacts ... that's nfc the qi charging cover has 4 connections... Korean and us model won't have it

Sent from my SM-G900P using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] piepie22:
S is not wireless capable out of box, the back cover only has NFC.

I have the S also, just added the Quick Circle Cover, now it is Qi capable.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FligMupple:
Can you remove the flap part (maybe cut if off) and have just the back cover? (and have it look relatively normal, not like a coyote ripped off half of your phone case with its teeth)
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] piepie22:
Yes you can just cut the flap off with a sharp knife.

But if that's what you want, you can just order the G3 Slim Hard Case? They even sell this case cheaper the the Quick Circle Cover.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] dimi5:
Following shabbypenguin's suggestion tried the towelroot and could successfully root my hdx with latest update.

Just follow instructions from:http:// towelroot . com (cannot post links)

also latest update can be rooted.
[Kindle Fire HDX 7" & 8.9" General] Faznx92:
I'm adding this to my tool. Give me some time.
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
Well, if anyone's been following the front page recently, Geohot was able to create an apk that would root our phones that is running Kernels before June 3. Tested it myself and figured it's the easiest way to root if you're on Kitkat. This should work on most phones, if not all.

Source: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783157

APK Download: towelroot.com

1. Download towel root apk from towelroot.com.

2. Run towel root and let it install the SU binary and reboot your phone. (With the latest update, You don't need to reboot your phone to be rooted)

3. Download and install Super SU apk version 2.0 from playstore or here.

4. Run super SU and let it update its binary by normal method (no recovery needed if super SU version is 2.0+).

[Optional]:

5. Reboot and run Super SU yet again and go to settings to move Super SU into /system as a system apk.

6. Reboot to get full root as system app.

7. Install recovery and busybox (busybox should not be installed in case of using [nut]'s dual recovery).

Steps provided by Cookie Ninja. (Modified a bit by me)

RECOVERY: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606

and that's pretty much it. Installed recovery, Updated my Binary through TWRP and I'm all set. :laugh: (You can update it through the normal method now. It's fixed!)

I've tested this on my Xperia Z (C6603) Locked Bootloader running 4.4.2 Stock Kitkat 10.5.A.0.230

Confirmed Working for LB 4.4.2 and 4.3.

If you're looking to root 4.4.4, please follow this guide by KingVortex
[Xperia Z General] SONiX-GERMANY:
Not tried yet, but if it works ( and i think so) geohot is a genius. Again. :thumbup:

Sent from my Xperia Arc S running Xperia UltraZ v2 Rom
[Xperia Z General] fards:
Was looking at how he did it.

Interesting indeed. Wonder how pinkie pie found that one

In case anyone is interested is using a very similar to exploit to rage Against the cage.. An old exploit

http://thesnkchrmr.wordpress.com/2011/03/24/rageagainstthecage/

This will trigger most anti viruses, can't see anything else in there that's dodgy, but it's just the brute force attack ratc that triggers them.
[Xperia Z General] Bilal100:
Thanks for that
[Xperia Z General] mario_666:
Yeah. It works. You need only install SuperSu.apk v1.99 because this from market play cant actuall binaries.

Wysłane z mojego C6603 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xperia Z General] xenonfire:
where do i get this version?
[Xperia Z General] mario_666:
Here u go http://download.chainfire.eu/420/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99.zip

Wysłane z mojego C6603 przy użyciu Tapatalka

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Wysłane z mojego C6603 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xperia Z General] huteusz:
Is this method safe, i mean, that if i unroot, i won't have problems with warranty?
[Xperia Z General] somdomgoy:
This also works on T-Mobiles Xperia Z C6606 running 4.3 (Build 10.4.C.0.814) At least it did for me... :laugh::good:
[Xperia Z General] emillio_86:
It works on stock 4.3 -.101! It can't be....
[Xperia Z General] Cookie Ninja:
Works on Xperia ZL on 101 firmware....

Dead Cookies leave no trails...
[Xperia Z General] indycar:
woo-hoo bar one click root (too lazy to do the hard way)

thx lads
[Xperia Z General] deerhurst:
Geohot is the man! I used his work in my iPhone days and glad to see he is still playing with exploits.

Sent from my C6606 on 4.4.2 KitKat
[Xperia Z General] St.Jimmy90:
I confirm it is working on .230 kitkat :)
[Xperia Z General] mety333:
Thank you! Finally!

it took a min!

confirm to be working on stock 4.4 locked bootloader C606. firm .230

yay :)
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
Glad to know it's working for everyone! =)

Updated OP with Mario's link.
[Xperia Z General] Will of fire:
Worked for me too just did it
[Xperia Z General] reptile64:
Doesn't work for me... It can't update su binary! :(
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
Which is why you either install the APK I linked in the 1st post or you install recovery and update through that.
[Xperia Z General] reptile64:
I thought that installing recovery was optional, thanx I'll try it :good:
[Xperia Z General] Tiago.Cder:
Please links Kernels

230,283
[Xperia Z General] cloneaid:
Is there any full methods on how to root 4.4.4 firmware?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
I don't have kernel only FTFs for them. I just used the full FTF files I have and excluded everything but the kernel when flashing.
[Xperia Z General] Tiago.Cder:
Please download link kernel to 230. 283.???
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Did you read what I said? I don't have them!
[Xperia Z General] Tiago.Cder:
Thanks
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
Unfortunately, 4.4.4 is out of towelroot's reach. I'll edit the main post.
[Xperia Z General] iamsuperuser:
You mean the below method will not work ??
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Yes, that should work. More in depth guide using Easy Root - How to root 10.5.1.A.0.283
[Xperia Z General] :
Is Stock ROM 4.4.4 an OTA or manually flashed? How did you get that?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Just look in the general section. There are multiple threads with 10.5.1.A.0.283 (Android 4.4.4) stock roms available. ;)
[Xperia Z General] :
Already upgraded to .283 by PCC. Device didn't notify for update in the notification but when I checked the system uodate status then that is the only time device prompt me.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Well, OK then. I did reply to you 4 days ago, when you obviously didn't even know about the update. :D

Glad you managed to update. ;)
[Xperia Z General] :
Actually I got your message/reply too on that same day. Cheers!
[Xperia Z General] GabrielXDA:
Many Sony Xperia Z users with new firmware update (10.4.C.0.814) may have been looking for a root for their device.

(as stated in original thread)

Thanx to Mr. George Hotz (hacker/rapper) he has developed a new method to root almost any device! Including the new Sony Xperia Z update! The method is beginner or noob friendly as all you need to do is install his method straight to your Android device, click it's "make it ra1n" button and you're set.

Method Name: Towel Root

To download George Hotz root method to your phone you will at the moment need to download "UC Browser for Android" from the playstore. (Other browsers may not work.)

.* .* .

(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.UCMobile.intl)

....................

You will next have to enter your ' settings>security>unknown sources' and check it, for it will allow you to install the .Apk file onto your phone. (it is safe)

Then you may download the method from the link below using the UC Browser.

.* .* .

(http://www.towelroot.com)

click middle logo.

.....................

Once downloaded install it and click it's "make it ra1n'" button.

Once completed download "Root Checker" from the PlayStore.

.* .* .

( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck)

......................

Wala! The device should now be rooted. Enjoy!

For those who don't know what rooting is, please view the link below for more information.

(http://www.xda-developers.com/root/)

Although this method may be safe to many of its users. I am not responsible for any damage caused to the phone. (USE AT OWN RISK.)
[Xperia Z General] Cookie Ninja:
[MENTION=6045992]GabrielXDA[/MENTION],

Why do we need to use only UCBrowser to download? Something fishy here....

I'm able to download using stock browser (the AOSP-looking one, not your chrome crap) using incognito mode (still on the more dependable JB 4.3, haha).....

Dead Cookies leave no trails...
[Xperia Z General] GabrielXDA:
If that works more power to you. Just when I experienced the issues on browsers such as Chrome and Firefox the file would not download properly. So I recommended a browser that worked for me. So I can understand why you find it fishy, but if you feel comfortable using the stock browser. By all means that will work too.

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Reply is above^^^

Sorry I'm new to the threads.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Still using the stock Android browser?

Are you aware that there's a major vulnerability in the browser in Android versions before 4.4? CVE-2014-6041, if you're interested.
[Xperia Z General] SaySayonara:
Could anyone please care to explain why can't I delete the apk (app is not installed) ??
[Xperia Z General] SaySayonara:
Never mind, I've managed to delete it with ES File Explorer. Still can't figure it out why X-Plore couldn't delete it for one..

Is it really malware or not? 2 antivirus apps discovered it so far.
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Lots of root exploits are flagged as malware by anti virus software. The exploits technically bypass security with a vulnerability and could therefore be used for malicious purposes. towelroot is not likely to be doing anything untoward as it's created by a known developer though. It's up to you if you trust it or not.
[Xperia Z General] myevilface:
not update anymore..............
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
Not yet, be patient. =)
[Xperia Z General] technaudio:
It will never be updated, the person that made it now works for Google.
[Xperia Z General] bajatrvlr:
Thanks

Well, I'll stop holding my breath then. I was really hoping to use towelroot...
[Xperia Z General] technaudio:
There is other methods
[Xperia Z General] bajatrvlr:
Exploring

I'm trying to do my due-diligence of what's out there. I tried KingoRoot (which worked before 4.4.2 stuck something in there to block it). Their Android app, 2.? works but it installs it's own SU app that I'm not sure of. I need way more info before I'm comfortable, although although sdey.dey 's investigation is making me feel a bit more comfortable.

What are your suggestions?
[Xperia Z General] DooMLoRD:
any issues with Remount-Reboot after fresh reboot?
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
Remount-Reboot? I'm not sure what you mean, otherwise I'd love to help. Recovery is working fine along with my Rooted apps. Have yet to try flashing things through recovery.

Do you mean mounting /system in Recovery? If so, I just tried it. No reboot. Used CWM.
[Xperia Z General] nielneal:
In file explorer when remouting the system does it reboots....? This is wat doomlord meant not sure
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
For some people, modifying anything in or writing to /system (ie with a root enabled file explorer/root app when booted into Android) causes an immediate reboot. It never happened to me in any firmware version, no matter how I rooted, but it does seem to affect a significant amount of users.

As you have XZDualRecovery installed, a fix for "remount reboot" is included, therefore it will not happen to you.
[Xperia Z General] SalamiQueen:
Thanks for this thread, finally a solution I understand and can do easily!

Just a question tho, if for example I wanted to unroot, how would I go about this? Removing the apk doesn't work I assume as I've already got rid of it.

Also, as I still haven't updated to 233, is it safe to update with root and will it remove root this way etc?

Thanks again!
[Xperia Z General] silverbios:
working working!!!

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow

4.4.2 build 230

SX ZL

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unroot

with supersu app

or similar app
[Xperia Z General] erfay:
am more shocked than you re ￼￼[emoji23]
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
To unroot, assuming you have installed the SuperSU apk as detailed in the first post, simply open SuperSU and select "Full Unroot" in the Settings tab.

As for updating while rooted, 233 isn't released yet. ?

When it is, it's safe to update while rooted. If you update via OTA, root should be kept if the OTA doesn't fail. Any other official method of updating or updating via Flashtool will remove root.
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
Ahhhh, that explains it. Yeah, Thanks! =)

Reason why I was holding out on rooting aside from us Locked Bootloaders have to flash back to the beginning. :silly:
[Xperia Z General] SalamiQueen:
Oh yes I meant 230 sorry, thanks for clarifying! Was thinking of updating through pcc as that's how I've always done It.

Lastly, do I NEED to have anything else installed if one has root?
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
If you update to 230 via PCC, then simply root again with this tool as it works for that firmware.

The only thing you need if rooted is the SuperSU apk (or appropriate apk if you're using alternative su binaries) to control access to su. If you don't have the apk installed, then su is automatically granted to everything that requests it and that's not a good idea.

Some root apps also require that busybox is installed. It depends on the app, but most that require it will complain if it's not installed.
[Xperia Z General] SalamiQueen:
Ahh thanks a lot, I do have SuperSU installed. =) Just thought I needed some sort of recovery as people keep mentioning if my phone goes wrong but wasn't sure. I wouldn't know how to work it tbh.

Although when I last rooted my phone and tried to change stuff, my phone did automatically keep rebooting everytime so I hope I don't get that again. Will have to try something small like changing fonts to see later on.. That's pretty much all I want root for atm lol
[Xperia Z General] silverbios:
no problem
[Xperia Z General] kingvortex:
Recovery is useful for flashing mods/roms or backing up your current rom etc, but not essential. I currently do not have a custom recovery installed for the first time in many years of using Android phones.

If you're affected by the remount reboot issue, a good way to solve it would be to install the recovery linked in the first post as it includes a fix. If not, then you do not have to. ?
[Xperia Z General] Akinaro:
LOL... its working on stock 4.3 [10.4.1.B.0.101]

for people with problems:

1. Install towelroot apk on phone, and run it.

2. After reboot, Install superSU from market, but don't run it.

3. Download recovery from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 [this one: http://nut.xperia-files.com/?dlid=WFotbG9ja2VkZHVhbHJlY292ZXJ5Mi43LjEyMy1CRVRBLmluc3RhbGxlci56aXA=]

a. Enable USB debug on your phone.

b. plug your phone to PC.

c. run install.bat as a Administrator.

d. on phone should be popup about connected PC debug , click yes.

e. phone should restart straight to recovery. exit from there(say no if ask for installing recovery to boot)

4. Phone should reboot to system and you should get full access to SuperSU and root.
[Xperia Z General] MagicHunta:
OMG Really works!!!

Finally have root on my Xperia Z KitKat .230 Official LB !!! :laugh:
[Xperia Z General] DoubleYouPee:
Ups, nevermind...
[Xperia Z General] indycar:
hmmm got root but cant get recovery on
[Xperia Z General] gerickjohn:
Why not? Did you turn on USB Debugging?