Simpler Root Method

[mr72]

I just got my Z3c over the weekend, and since it was working perfectly on AT&T with LP 5.0.2 I was reluctant to do the whole downgrade/unock/relock/root/flash/upgrade/etc. root method.

Fortunately the latest version of Kingroot will root the phone with OTA Lollipop upgrade working and unlocked bootloader. I have 23.1.A.1.28 rooted without even having to enable ADB or do anything but install and run the Kingroot app.

EDIT: Editing here by request on this thread. There is another thread on this forum dealing with Kingroot in detail. Some suggest that the Kinguser app transmits the phone's IMEI and this introduces some risk. For me, I managed to get rid of the Kinguser app and install SuperSU instead. My phone works fine, rooted, with SuperSU (which was installed via recovery/flash method). I have no comment about how risky Kinguser app is, whether anyone is trying to steal something from you, or what your risk level might be with Kingroot method. Buyer beware.

I would say, if Kingroot can do this without the downgrade/unlock/relock/upgrade method then so can non-KR devs.

 

[emwu_]

Does it work with a locked bootloader?

 

[degraaff]

We already have a thread about Kingroot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/kingroot-4-0-t3105593

It's not being stickied because it's a very shade rooting method, very little is known about how it works and what more it does behind the scenes except for rooting. And Kinguser cannot be replaced by SuperSU by any normal, conventional means.

 

[mr72]

Yes, it worked on my phone with a locked bootloader.

 

[mr72]

Sorry for the confusion. I didn't realize Kingroot was such a bad thing. It's also very difficult to remove.

FWIW what I did to get rid of Kingroot and the Kinguser app (which is the real beast to remove) is after rooting with KR, I installed the dual recovery and then flashed the pre-rooted LP from TWRP. That totally eliminated the KR and etc. so if anyone has taken my potentially bad advice and rooted with KR, that's how to undo and retain root with SuperSU. I still think it is easier/simpler than the "tried and true" method of rooting for those who have already upgraded to LP/5.0.2.

 

[acatoan]

Sorry for the confusion. I didn't realize Kingroot was such a bad thing. It's also very difficult to remove.

FWIW what I did to get rid of Kingroot and the Kinguser app (which is the real beast to remove) is after rooting with KR, I installed the dual recovery and then flashed the pre-rooted LP from TWRP. That totally eliminated the KR and etc. so if anyone has taken my potentially bad advice and rooted with KR, that's how to undo and retain root with SuperSU. I still think it is easier/simpler than the "tried and true" method of rooting for those who have already upgraded to LP/5.0.2.

Thank you so much for information. I'm ready to do and i saw your post. Thank you so much again.

 

[basti2909]

I just got my Z3c over the weekend, and since it was working perfectly on AT&T with LP 5.0.2 I was reluctant to do the whole crazy downgrade/unock/relock/root/flash/upgrade/etc. root method.

Fortunately the latest version of Kingroot works great to root the phone with OTA Lollipop upgrade working and unlocked bootloader. I have 23.1.A.1.28 rooted without even having to enable ADB or do anything but install and run the Kingroot app.

IMHO someone should update the sticky threads. This is a much simpler method to get rooted LP on your Z3c. Just upgrade as usual and then root with Kingroot. Couldn't be easier.

Its not so tricky to root with giefroot. Just downgrade, root install dualrecovery and flash pre rooted lollipop. Thats all. Personal i dont trust kingroot. Nobody know how they do the root and there are always discussion about some data sending to servers. But its everyone choice

 

[najodleglejszy]

Sorry for the confusion. I didn't realize Kingroot was such a bad thing. It's also very difficult to remove.

https://www.google.pl/search?q=repl...-8&oe=utf-8&gws_rd=cr&ei=BSaPVbTJNszbU-L2g8AG
followed the method in the first link, worked perfectly.

 

[fabjazz]

Super-sume on the play store does that with one click to remove kingroot

 

[istux]

1) I suggest you change the title or just close this thread

2) I suggest you install a clean new stock firmware through Flashtool and root it via Giefroot ONLY (I know downgrading is boring and a bit harder, but that is still the safest method)

 

[fabjazz]

Kingroot is the simplest method, maybe not the most safe.

Giefroot is the longest, maybe the most safe.

Both of them have the same effect, root the phone.

No need to close the thread, I don't care Chinese developers need my IMEI to root my phone..

So if you agree with this idea, where is the problem? We are free to choose if we are informed to that.

 

[istux]

No need to close the thread, I don't care Chinese developers need my IMEI to root my phone..

The right thread with the right title and the right OP is already here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/kingroot-4-0-t3105593
That's why I suggested they close this one.

So if you agree with this idea, where is the problem? We are free to choose if we are informed to that.

I can't see any information about risks inside the OP of this thread and that's the only post a noob usually reads!
Please search the meaning of the verb "to suggest": it's not imperative and gives freedom of choice.

 

[fabjazz]

In this case, this one already exists :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3107461

[ROOT ANDROID][2.x-5.0] KINGROOT: The One-Click Root Tool for Almost All Devices

Maybe, I suggest to close all double threads(or seems to be)... I suggest to all noob peoples to keep all questions for themselves... Great for a forum ! ?
Don't feel assaulted, just I think to ask a same question differently gives another answers, it depends who is asking and the point of view.

But you are right for the risks with IMEI.
We don't know if there is a risk or not, but it's just my opinion. ?

I think to help and share experiences are the good way.

 

[GoJu76]

Rooted with kingroot, installed dual recovery and removed kingroot/kinguser with super-sume app (on play store).
All these steps with locked bootloader and last LP firmware