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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marcos8202:
Stock rom or firmware

hello everyone...Just like you I have the Kyocera Hydro Life metro pcs version... I was looking at getting it sim unlock to use on Tmobile through an Ebay service...A few days ago i found a thread that someone flashed there samsung avant firmware from metro to tmobile and got it to work without unlocking the sim..Do you think it is possible to do the same with this hydro life? here is the thread to the avant http://xdaforums.com/general/help/discussion-galaxy-avant-t2845229/page62
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] richm052569:
Looks like he did good work, but hose files he's passing around are specific to that model phone, besides being specific to MPS and TMo. So no, I think more specific files would be needed in order to get our phones over to TMo...and that stuff is beyond me honestly. Good luck tho, and if you do have success, please post back here.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robbbzilla:
Just want to say a huge thanks!! :D:D:D:D

I can confirm this root exploit works on my Metro PCS Hydro Life. I all but gave up trying multiple methods to root just like the OP. Went through the guide as stated in op and did not work. Once I added the pwn folder to the tool it worked like a charm! The bloatware on this phone really hampers its performance along with the stock launcher. Being able to remove the bloat helps a lot and adding an aftermarket launcher gave this phone a new life! If we could get a custom rom and a custom kernel that would be awesome. The devs must have some love for budget Android devices. I mean sure it is easy for Samsung to make a great phone for $600 but to sell it retail even at a sale price of $30 for an actually decent phone is simply amazing to me. It is not top end for sure but it is certainly not bad either and I hope in the spirit of open source and availability of android freedom of choice even on low end devices is helpful to everyone. I am not a dev and am so grateful for all of the work and benefits I have personally received throughout the years on various devices and this one already is no exception!!

Rob
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] richm052569:
Glad the OP and my updated instructions were some help to you
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robbbzilla:
Thanks again!

They were not some help but the help that made root actually work. As I said multiple tries before and nothing. Makes a huge difference for me. Thanks again!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davisml:
Kernel Released, Update from MetroPCS

I noticed Kyocera has now placed the Kernel up on the web, the same time Metro is pushing a firmware update. Anyone loaded it yet?:confused:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robbbzilla:
update fails after root.

I am an idiot and uninstalled a lot of bloatware but since there is no recovery I can't figure out why. Would love help as I would love to update.

Thanks Rob
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davisml:
Update vs. Recovery

I'm actually more interested in the kernel release, and if it would help us get recovery. I don't want kit-kat at the cost of root and Xposed framework, and definitely want the ability to go back.

So what's the first step for recovery?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdamember143:
me too

I have this update as well
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robbbzilla:
Locked Bootloader means no dice??

I have been using android devices for a while but am no dev or expert so I do not really understand why a locked bootloader makes it so we can't have a custom recovery or roms? Am I wrong in assuming that it is the popularity of the Samsung and various other phones with locked bootloaders that have some serious dev support? So I guess I have a few questions. If Samsung phones have a locked bootloader like our phone then why do some people say custom recovery and roms will never happen for this phone? Second if it is merely about popularity or getting a dev to work on this phone? If so, maybe the few of us that have this model could donate $5 a piece until we hit $30 and donate the device to a dev that would offer to help solve our issues? Having root is great but without a recovery our options are so limited.

Rob
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robbbzilla:
Word of caution.

OK a couple of warnings to those wanting to root this phone. First off root genius from what I can tell installs additional unwanted malware on your pc and did not root my phone. Secondly I would highly suggest simply disabling all unwanted apps and NOT installing root at this time. If you have any issues from rooting or uninstalling any system apps you will not be able to recover. Rooting the device also by itself changes system files enough that it may break future updates. I would wait a few months and pray that someone cracks the boot loader and creates a recovery and some custom Roms!! It is your call but I just wanted to make people aware of what they may be getting themselves into. Just an FYI for those who may not already know.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] richm052569:
Best practice is to use an App such as Titanium Backup to FREEZE bloatware and built-in apps, and not delete or uninstall them. That in combination with backups through such a program will always allow you to restore to a factory (albeit still rooted) condition.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andr0i1d:
Please List Bugs or Issues with this phone

1. Proximity Sensor

2. Headset Volume too low

3. In Call / Call Waiting issues

4.

5.

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Looking for backups of pre-installed apps

Anyone that has backups of pre-installed apps for this phone please share.

SD Card died - No Cloud Storage

Titanium Backup Files Preferred

Thank you

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Looking for backups of pre-installed apps

Anyone that has backups of pre-installed apps for this phone please share.

SD Card died - No Cloud Storage

Titanium Backup Files Preferred

Thank you
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andr0i1d:
Looking for backups of pre-installed apps

Anyone that has backups of pre-installed apps for this phone please share.

SD Card died - No Cloud Storage

Titanium Backup Files Preferred

Thank you
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lowender62:
I may have a TB I made just after rooting my Hydro Life. Give a bit and I will see if I still have it.

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Couldn't you do a factory reset and then get the update? I still pretty new to rooting and actually not using my hydro life anymore, but I saw a post after yours for a guy looking for a back up and I am looking for it now. I made it with TB and thought I saved on a flash drive I have, but haven't found it yet

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I did find a back up i made but I think it has system apps and user apps on it. Do you know exactly what apps you need? PM me. Don't want to just post it here with the user apps, although I don't even know what personal info would be on it to worry about
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robbbzilla:
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Couldn't you do a factory reset and then get the update? I still pretty new to rooting and actually not using my hydro life anymore, but I saw a post after yours for a guy looking for a back up and I am looking for it now. I made it with TB and thought I saved on a flash drive I have, but haven't found it yet

Of course I did a factory reset but that will not restore your phone to a pre-root state or re-install any software. All it does is clear user data and apps. When you root a phone you have to change some system files. As I am not a dev I do not know what files are changed only that if you try to do an update while having a rooted phone without doing anything else will break the update. The update is only a kernel update. It may have a patch that disables the root exploit or it may be new kernel for the possibly, maybe upcoming kitkat update? Not sure but the kernel date is different but I did not notice any changes at all to the system.

You do not need to make any copies for me but it may be useful for the other poster.

I just wanted to let people know who do try to root this phone that by doing so they may render there phone broken for future updates and since this phone has jelly bean I am sure most people would be very happy to have kit kat. That being said I am not so sure that Metro PCS will update the phone. If they do not then it may be a moot point but until we know one way or another you may want to preserve your phone in the unrooted state until you can restore the phone to factory conditions. Doing a factory reset does not re-install android and once rooted there is no way without a recovery or utility tool to restore the phone back to its original condition. So if you disable the metro apps and bloatware that can be disabled it does really help with performance and installing another launcher helps as well. Just clarifying my previous posts.

r
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andr0i1d:
Not exactly sure what files I need as I cannot recall what I uninstalled

If you use the send data option in TB - List of all apps that txt file could help me compare and recall.

If that cannot be done. I guess what ever system apps you feel like sharing. Example: Launcher, LIve Wallpaper,etc Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robbbzilla:
Lolipop on Kyocera Hydro Life and working recovery???

Is this legit?

http://www.cwm-twrp-recovery.org/mp3-0/kyocera-hydro-life-6598.html

I went through the steps to download the 3 rar files and twrp and it all looked normal as far as files were concerned. My problem is that they quoted xda which of course there is no such post and when you go to twrp or cwm websites they do list support for this device. So the recovery image seems generic. Of course generic might just work. It would be great to have Android 5.0 and a working recovery on this device but beyond the couple of questionable comments there is no way for me to know unless I root my device and try to install and until I know there is for sure and actual recovery image for this device and a original rom to return to when stuff hits the fan I am not going to fry my device as much as I want to have control and updated software!!

Any help on this would be great!

R
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] miszstagger:
help

*****I just got my hydrolife and I'm trying to root it and unlock it... But no root is working. Its T Mobile also. I'm having a hard time following what I'm supposed to do to root it from here and if you have the time can you please send me instructions to my email? Please?! Staggerinc@gmail.com

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***"""*****I just got my hydrolife and I'm trying to root it and unlock it... But no root is working. Its T Mobile also. I'm having a hard time following what I'm supposed to do to root it from here and if you have the time can you please send me instructions to my email? Please?! Stagger.inc@gmail.com
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robbbzilla:
be careful

The pwn root method works. Go back a couple of pages and you will see a thread that includes all the links you need and I replied and confirmed it worked as no other root method worked for me. BE WARNED there is no custom recovery for the locked boot loader on this device. If you simply root and do nothing else there is a chance you will break any future updates. If you uninstall any system or preinstalled apps and there are any undesirable consequences you will not be able to restore your phone back to its original state. Just an FYI. Root does work but it does change things. It does speed up the phone. You can disable most of the bloatware anyway. You probably already know but just in case.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brotherred:
Bad download sites?

I can not down load Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v36.zip I have tried everthing. The zip file will not open it seems to be a corrupted file. So I tried the other option, which faild. The unrestrict site simply says that I do not have the right to unrestrict the file from that site.

Please help regards
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zingiber:
It is not legit....

For custom recovery I think we must create our own recovery, based on CWM or TWRP or Philz... but since the Hydro life is bootloader locked maybe we can use a "computer dependant custom recovery". A nice work has been done for kyocera XTRM .. please see this thread : http://androidforums.com/threads/recovery-phil-z-computer-dependent.860852/

I am successfully erase stock recovery.. and enter fastboot mode in Hydro life... but still cant found the suitable custom recovery..

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It is as easy as 1,2,3... just use rootgenius application from your computer. 1. install the driver from kyocera website for hydro life. 2.Turn On USB debuging on your hydro life , 3.connect your hydro life to computer, (computer will detect new device) , 4.confirm that connection on your hydro life,5. then run the rootgenius program, until it is successful

Will be better you install superuser.apk or superSU for replacing the kinguser app
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andr0i1d:
Preinstalled Apps

??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robbbzilla:
Kyocera Developers page with romand kernel

I have found the links to Kyocera rom and kernel files in a zip format. If we have root and have Rom toolbox pro or another such app we could install the zip and restore our system to original factory settings? I am not sure if this will work but it may help you recover the missing software you need.

http://www.kyoceramobile.com/support/developers/

Also I am hoping with the zip maybe someone could use it to give us a custom rom or recovery???

Good luck!! Rob
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robbbzilla:
Kyocera Hydro Life review-You tube

ZIA
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nintendo1889:
I rooted my hydro life. Later on (after a couples of reboots, about five days later) I disabled a bunch of seemingly innocuous apps, such as metro* and music* (but not musicfx and not play music) and it was bootlooping (more details here http://androidforums.com/posts/6901294/ ). Thankfully the insurance replaced it for me.

Which of these steps caused the bootloop?

rooted it with rootgenius

attempted to install supersu with no luck. Disabled kinguser.

Installed the update, which disabled root, and I just happened to have kinguser disabled. It was disabled as I was still trying to install supersu. I reenabled kinguser after the update, and I had root again. A few apps complain about not having supersu but they still worked! Root checker said that my root was incomplete, then after a reboot root checker said that I have full root.

Should I install the update, and then attempt a root? And should I try the bin4ry root method first, and if unsuccessful, then attempt rootgenius?

Also I'm not sure if this new phone has the update yet, it says:

sw version 1.001TM

hw version 0103

baseband 1.001TM

kernel 3.4.0-g90a44bb

release@release #1, Mon Jun 23 02:00:38 JST 2014

Build number JLS36C
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nintendo1889:
I have a virgin hydro life from the store. Is there no possibility of a root if I install the update?

Weird things are happening like apps will lose their data etc....

Also it seems very strange things happen if you leave USB debugging disabled, but I can't recall what happened exactly.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pimpc1703:
Just use king root like I did I have the Kyocera hydro life metro
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nintendo1889:
It turns out that the issue was go launcher ex causing the FC's. I can root with the bin4ry method or with king root but I'm worried about bricking the phone again

Will titanium's root functions work with kinguser or will I have to install SuperSU?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pimpc1703:
Not from my understanding kingroot should work with ti backup

Sent from my C6530N
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CJsLovely:
Does it install busybox or do I need to download one? I have only done this one other time and I did not use this apk
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kyocerahydrolifeuser:
Hello thank you for posting about this. You say make sure you have the drivers for your phone + adb drivers installed. I don't know exactly what that means. Could you please clarify/elaborate? How do I make sure of that?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] richm052569:
Hey, refer to my post, here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=57914974 within this thread...its from awhile back but I included links to drivers and such...let me know if anything is out of date.

Also, if you find root genius to be ineffective, follow through on my entire rundown on an alternate root method. It's what I used because root genius just couldn't get the job done.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t-mobile_mda:
hi guys...

is this phone has fastboot mode..? i didnt enter the fb mode.. i tried adb command -adb reboot-bootlaoder- and key combination -vol up + power or vol down + power- but not enter to fb mode..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Logic301:
i have tried using root genius but for some odd reason i doesnt work for me. It says you need to enable usb debugging when it has been enabled for the longest time, along with everytime i tried rooting my device.it loads and then says "please enable USB debugging" i go in to my settings disable then re-enable and it just stops loadig and says the same thing. i've tried kingoROOT, rootgenuis, Bin4ry. and i cant seem to find any others with out having the same problem.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 13dida:
I have a metro pcs hydro and brother erased something not sure what but phone won't boot up can anyone tell me how to fix it just reset over and over after the Kyocera screen
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markot123:
Unlock Band I Metro PCS Kyocera Hydro Life

You managed to unlock the Band I in Metro PCS Kyocera Hydro Life
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Verdigo998:
Losing memory?

Just out of curiosity... Do all of these methods format the memory of these phones? I'm thinking of rooting but don't have ready access to a computer.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sutterboy2006:
Simple rooting process for kyocera hydro life..

I looked everywhere for a easy way to root but no luck until i went thro rooting apps on my own and found kingroot and rooted the kyocera hydro life the first week i had it with no issues and unroot is only a click away through the same app so hope this helps other then the long computer versions which only work for some people but still no luck on unlocked bootloader but still fully rooted and hope someone figures out how to install cwm and how to crack that pesky bootloader..
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhart1980:
C6530N, 4.3, metropcs, stable root for over two months, debloated all but mymetro, boot still locked though:

After stock upgrade finishes including auto updates of Google play etc. Stable phone no updates processing period.. Head over to kingoapp.com and get the android app.. It If kingo fails, reboot and try again.. I can't remember if it failed on stock but i tried multiple things to switch to normal supersu and ended up having to reroot etc, just don't freak out if it happens on stock.. Because I've had it fail then work after reboot.. Just can't remember circumstance. Again, this is the method i used months ago. Nothing shady has happened.

Xposed/titanium/greenify/amplify/everything but mymetropcs removed.. Smooth like butter.. Sometimes data connection hangs but an airplane mode toggle fixes it usually. I suspect this is due to some of my other xposed/root modifications however as it's fairly new and I've been rooted for months..

DON'T BE AFRAID TO TRY THIS STUFF GUYS.

GET THE INSURANCE FOR 6 BUCKS A MONTH, GET DEVICE TO HOW YOU WANT IT (ROOT WISE) THEN CANCEL INSURANCE. IF IT BRICKS SPIKE IT INTO THE CEMENT THEN JUMP ON IT A FEW TIMES.. TAKE IT IN AND TELL THEM IT FELL OUT YOUR CAR WINDOW.. Free replacement.. Rinse repeat... If it works first month you're only out 6 bucks or whatever.. If it fails then stick to normal for about 30 days randomize it, try again, "drop it out the window" again if it fails. This time if it failed, wait about 60 days before you do it out the window again.. LoL.. Protip from ”I'm never NOT rooted and i never bought a brick in my life x6+ Android, 2x of those unknown/untested.” BY THE WAY I'M NOT JOKING. BREAK THE DEVICE, MAKE SURE IT'S REALLY BROKEN. IF YOU TAKE IT IN BECAUSE IT'S BOOTLOOPING OR WON'T POWER ON YOU'LL GET SCREWED OUT OF THE FREE PHONE REPLACEMENT.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stonesouls:
:victory: Worked like a charm. I downloaded the software from Kingo and executed the program, ran a virus scan first, clean USB into my old Hydro Life C6530N 4.3 Version 1.002TM ( MetroPCS) and definitely got root.:good: I had TB Pro already installed and it worked great.

Now if anybody has a list of what can be safely removed it would be appreciated.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhart1980:
I've been doing this a few years now and there's not much point to debloat to infinity and beyond. Get greenify and turn on its features including automatic hibernation.. Then get amplify and go through each category and add the default delay to "safe to limit" in each category.. Now grab tb or system uninstaller, and remove anything that says metro except my metro..

Continue checking greenify and amplify for new additions.. This combo really makes stripping everything totally unnecessary. Honestly. Android does not use ram n the same way your pc or mac did, green keeps stuff from restarting, and amplify will increase sleeping battery life by like 4x. Not only that but both programs continual monitor. They won't notify but check every few weeks and you'll find a new way to extend life.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stonesouls:
Thanks Great Info

Thanks for the great information. !!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WorkingOnWise:
I'm not sure how I did it, but I managed to totally remove the fm radio software from my phone, when I rooted it. Does anyone have the fm radio and related apk's they can pull for me? I really want my fm radio back but the only other thing to do would be use the Next Radio app, which doesn't see the fm chip at all, so that's not an option.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] r00t.l3gg3r:
Does anyone have any info on root for the Hydro AIR/C6745 on 5.1.1 I have tried pretty much all I know which isn't a lot but the only thing that even acted as if was success was the newest kingroot it says it does but doesn't!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] r00t.l3gg3r:
Root for Kyocera Hydro AIR/C6745

This device is running Lollipop 5.1.1 and is a ATT&T variant :confused:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] L3XLuth0r:
Same thing

I have the same phone.

Kyocera Hydro Air, running lollipop 5.1.1, c6745, Qualcomm Tech processor with a Kernel of 3.10.49 and is At&t version. Just like r00t.l3gg3r, I've tried many others, KingRoot, Framaroot, Kingoroot and many others. I really would like to root my phone. Any Help?

As a bit of info, Kylegrant's version 15 from here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

I managed to download, extract and write down the instructions that shows in the video for a different device. I got as far as "abd server is out of date" Daemon running successfully and then nothing. I even made sure that my antivirus was off and the lock screen was disabled.

Again thank you for all of your input. Cheers!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] r00t.l3gg3r:
L3X, Have u made anymore progress on rooting your Hydro? Myself I have made none accept for other unsuccessful rooting methods that like totally kinda spook me somewhat but I am just tired of running a unrooted device!! If ya have more info or successful exploits please advise thanks!