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DreaMarie15

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Hi.
I recently just tried to root my s7 using z4root and it failed to root my phone due to (unfortunately z4root has suddenly stopped working) before it was completed.
Soon after, about 5 mins or so, i recieved a message from samsung+ stating that my device was rooted.
I then installed root my android (root checker) and was told that my device is not rooted.
Im confused on what the problem could be.

Could someone please give any tips on what i could do to actually determine if root was successful??

Thanks!
 
Nope.
Reboot was a no go.
For some reason it just keeps saying
(Z4root has suddenly stopped working.)
So basically, it doesnt even complete the root process. it just stops but then samsung+ sends me a message that states my device is rooted.
But using a root checker from the play store, it says its not rooted.

So, here i am.... back to square one.
 
I forgot to mention that im trying to root without using a computer.

So, any ideas on the best root tool for s7 without using a compute????
 
If you don't want to use a computer, at least try some rooting tools that are recent like Framaroot, KingRoot or iRoot.
 
So with that.....
Framaroot - fail
Kingroot - fail ---> although, i feel like i did it wrong.
Universal root - fail

Will try it iroot next and will let you know. thanks for your help.
 
Yes, my version is with qualcomm and i appreciate the article but thats rooting with a computer.
I need one without a computer.
Seeing as how i have tried to root already, would i need to boot back into recovery?? delete any previous files that has to do with previous root tools??
 
Did you try iRoot, there is one for in-device rooting and other to use with a computer.

You seem to be reluctant to use a computer for rooting, may I know why?
 
Honestly, its because i dont have a computer. theres no hidden reason as to why i wont use one. just dont have access. i have a tablet and tried using that to flash my s7 but that was a no go either.
Im working on iroot right now. i googled it and found a couple that seem a little different from eachother.... as far as what ive read.
I will try iroot now and let you know.
Thanks.
 
And to add without coming across sassy....

I am the original owner of this s7 that sits my hands. im not quite sure on what you were insinuating or if you were at all.... i do apologize if i am wrong.

Im just trying to complete this root process and there will be no giving up until i do so.
 
You might want to make sure you are using the latest version of Kingroot--5.0. Earlier versions will no longer root your phone because they are too easy to remove with SuperSu Me or manual instructions. Version 5.0 can be uninstalled completely but not without losing root. There is no method to replace it with SuperSu that currently works. Kingroot is only recommended if you are very desperate and cannot root with a computer. It does work, especially for Samsung Phones, but it probably won't unlock your bootloader (so no custom recovery) meaning you will need to use Flashify to flash zips. It will also hit you with pop-up ads, install other software on your phone (or computer if you use the computer version) and deny root access to apps that it doesn't like. I can't emphasize enough that Kingroot should only be used as a last resort if you are desperate to be rooted and have no other method. Kingroot works but it acts much more like malware than a normal Android program.
 
I imagine that lvt was just thinking that the more reliable rooting methods all use a computer, so insisting on using one of these apps seemed to be handicapping yourself.

These apps all rely on unpatched security bugs, so the newer the phone/software the less likely they are to work. Also many of them install unwanted stuff that sends information from your phone to servers in China, so I'd usually say to avoid unless you have no alternative.
 
The amazing thing is that the most popular Antivirus App on Android is 360 Security, which is also Chinese and sends who knows what information to China. Kingroot 5.0 will probably work on her phone but earlier versions won't--not because of the age of the phone but because Kingroot doesn't want them to work. I have an old crap Android phone that I bought at a thrift shop to play with. There is no root method on a computer because the phone is so obscure there was no Android development for it. I intentionally tried to root with Kingroot 4.5 and 4.8 because I knew those could be replaced with SuperSu Me. Root failed. As soon as I installed Kingroot 5.0 root succeeded--and this is an old phone running Lollipop, so there is no reason for the older versions of Kingroot to not work besides the company making sure they would not work.
 
mikedt said:
I'm used to almost everything being Chinese, and information to China.
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Chinese phones being sold at Best Buy under the brand name Blu were confirmed to have spyware preinstalled on them that sent info to China. This wasn't telemetry information like people got in a lather about Microsoft collecting. Contacts, email contents, and text messaging contents were all sent to China. If you are OK with this I think you're nuts, but to each his own.
 
Pretty much dead on with both views and ty to both. its really appreciated.
But heres where im at now....
Iroot - fail
At this point I'm beginning to think that maybe, just maybe, its myself thats the problem. lol sorry, can't help but to laugh a little bit.
Dont get me wrong, i did my homework on the whole root process.
This would be my 2nd attempt to be quite honest.
I got stuck in a bootloop for several hrs... Maybe a little more than half a day and spent the whole time searching for a way to fix my mistake.
Fortunately, because it was stuck in this bootloop of restarting itself, i knew it wasnt bricked. so, i still had a chance without having to turn to a computer.
I tried many key combinations with some of them just being random but the only one that seemed to do anything was download mode.
I managed to get that far but anywhere else was a no go. thinking about it now, the only reason i would boot into download mode is if i were using a pc, right??
Using odin
Like i said before, this is my 2nd attempt. my 1st got me stuck in a bootloop that i did manage to get out of.
Thankfully.
This time around, i cant seem to find my way around it but giving up isnt an option.
 
I have no choice but to agree at this point.
But thats still my last option and im not there yet.
Dont worry though.
Just more reading, more searching.
No more attempts on rooting unless connected to a pc. ugh.
Thank you though.
I appreciate the feedback.
 
DreaMarie15 said:
Pretty much dead on with both views and ty to both. its really appreciated.
But heres where im at now....
Iroot - fail
At this point I'm beginning to think that maybe, just maybe, its myself thats the problem. lol sorry, can't help but to laugh a little bit.
Dont get me wrong, i did my homework on the whole root process.
This would be my 2nd attempt to be quite honest.
I got stuck in a bootloop for several hrs... Maybe a little more than half a day and spent the whole time searching for a way to fix my mistake.
Fortunately, because it was stuck in this bootloop of restarting itself, i knew it wasnt bricked. so, i still had a chance without having to turn to a computer.
I tried many key combinations with some of them just being random but the only one that seemed to do anything was download mode.
I managed to get that far but anywhere else was a no go. thinking about it now, the only reason i would boot into download mode is if i were using a pc, right??
Using odin
Like i said before, this is my 2nd attempt. my 1st got me stuck in a bootloop that i did manage to get out of.
Thankfully.
This time around, i cant seem to find my way around it but giving up isnt an option.
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Is there any reason why not just do it at some internet cafe? Do those still exist where you are? They do here in my country. You don't need to worry about viruses too since Android is immune to Windows viruses, and you'll factory reset anyway after flashing.
 
chanchan05 said:
Is there any reason why not just do it at some internet cafe? Do those still exist where you are? They do here in my country. You don't need to worry about viruses too since Android is immune to Windows viruses, and you'll factory reset anyway after flashing.
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Not all Internet cafes give full computer access to users, there is always some sort of restriction. You must have admin rights to install drivers and configure the computer if needed.

If by chance you know the boss then it could another story [emoji12]
 
Why use z4root thats for older Android devices, you need to use ather kingo root or kingroot if it isnt from Tmobile your required to unlock the bootloader for root to be successful
 
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