Root [Verizon] Need help Rooting

[jjmstang]

Tried the one click root method and my phone is stuck at the
"Downloading... Do not turn off target !! "

Been like this for 15 minutes now

Am I screwed ?

Thanks,
John

 

[tastycaramel]

Tried the one click root method and my phone is stuck at the
"Downloading... Do not turn off target !! "

Been like this for 15 minutes now

Am I screwed ?

Thanks,
John

Hi there,

Have you tried rebooting your phone and trying it again?:thumb:

 

[jjmstang]

Rebooted, back stock and trying again.
I was a little worried about disconnecting with that screen showing

 

[tastycaramel]

Rebooted, back stock and trying again.
I was a little worried about disconnecting with that screen showing

Download a root checker app (don't worry, it's free ) and then check if it's rooted.

 

[tastycaramel]

Don't forget to check whether superuser is installed or not.

 

[jjmstang]

how long does it take too download to the phone ?

 

[jjmstang]

at the end do you have to do the option 2 prep for recovery ?

 

[tastycaramel]

at the end do you have to do the option 2 prep for recovery ?

Prepare for recovery?

 

[tastycaramel]

If you meant flashing a custom recovery, then that is optional.

 

[jjmstang]

ok cool
thanks and the root tool worked great after I figured out a few things

Thanks again,
John

 

[tastycaramel]

ok cool
thanks and the root tool worked great after I figured out a few things

Thanks again,
John

So did your phone get rooted, John?

 

[jjmstang]

yes it did
checked it with the root tool and SU is there also

 

[tastycaramel]

yes it did
checked it with the root tool and SU is there also

Glad it helped

 

[jjmstang]

LOL so am I