Root without having to unlock bootloader
- Thread starter devilsmack
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I used v2. Doesn't look like there is a link for legacy versions anymore on Gehots site. If someone can uplaod v2 it should work with the shield.
I ended up using v1 (tried all 3) and it finally worked. Crashed, but didn't restart the device.
The 3 versions can still be downloaded just change the number in the hyperlink..
http://www.towelroot.com/tr1.apk
The 3 versions can still be downloaded just change the number in the hyperlink..
http://www.towelroot.com/tr1.apk
V1 did the trick
So glad I got screen recording working on this ^_^
Sent from my SHIELD using Tapatalk
So glad I got screen recording working on this ^_^
Sent from my SHIELD using Tapatalk
Can you upload a mirror? I can't find legacy versions anywhere anymore. I need v1.
That link doesn't work on any browser I've tried. It is a 404 error so I think geohot must have taken it down
Already taken down or not public. Dropbox says its restricted content. PM please?
Does rooting the Shield with this method prevent the red warning about voiding the warranty?
Im pretty sure rooting any device voids the warranty considering youre modifying system software. Nvidia is good about replacing them if youre within the year time period from the warranty. I sent mine rooted and unlocked and they didnt say a thing.
nVidia couldn't care less about rooting, they just don't like custom roms.
Good to know. I haven't done custom ROMs yet nor have I played around with CPU settings after rooting. All I've been doing is using Xposed Framework, Root Explorer, Greenify (Root+Xposed Functions), and a few root apps that don't mod the system except for ViPER4Android FX.
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I had a functional link but I can´t post it 'cause I'm new, if you can tell me how can I send it to you so you can post it just tell me how... good luck
Does anyone know if the Towel Root works with the Shield Tablet that just came out? I need that move apps to sd card because kitkat doesn't provide it.
***EDIT***
Someone told me i might have my Sd Card formatted wrong...i'll look into this
***DOUBle EDIT****
i still need to know cause if i remember correctly, you can't move the app data on any android without root access.
***EDIT***
Someone told me i might have my Sd Card formatted wrong...i'll look into this
***DOUBle EDIT****
i still need to know cause if i remember correctly, you can't move the app data on any android without root access.
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If your SD card is formatted with FAT32 you can move some apps to it without root.
Go to App Info of the app and just clikc Move to SD Card.
Some apps disable it. A lot of Gameloft apps don't seem to move properly. For me some apps like The Cave and Anomaly 2 will either give an error and fail or reboot my Shield and not move anything.
There's a few things I used to be able to move anything I wanted. First, when rooted, download an app called SDFix https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix then, when you want to move an "unmovable" app, in an adb shell (or in Terminal Emulator) type:
Code:
su
pm set-install-location 2
Code:
su
pm set-install-location 0I hope this helps you!
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