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[INFO]What is Root access?
Certain system files and folders are marked as "read only" by default, meaning that the user can not access or modify these files. Rooting gives you the ability to modify, add, or replace files in these folders on your device. This may enable you to do things such as add custom boot animations / sounds, use backup applications such as MyBackup Root or Titanium Backup, and more.
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[NOTE]One of the files you will download is an application that does a majority of the work for you. It also comes with an Unroot option, however, it does NOT work...at least, not for me. I will post un-root options at a later date.[/NOTE]
To root your RiSE:
Download the ZIP file here: Dev-Host - krise.zip - The Ultimate Free File Hosting / File Sharing Service
Download the drivers for the RiSE here: Kyocera Wireless Support: Phone Drivers
The ZIP file is a slightly modified version of an exploit by Bin4ry over at XDA, so BIG props to that dude for the exploit. It includes the same script, however, uses an older version of the Superuser application and the SU binary (these two programs are essential to giving you root access). The older versions are required for root to behave properly.
Step 1 - Install the drivers for your RiSE
Step 2 - Unzip the ZIP file. To avoid any potential issues, I recommend a folder with no spaces. I had mine in c:\rise
Step 3 - On your phone, go into your Settings, and scroll down to Developer Options. Check the box that says 'Enable USB Debugging' Plug your phone in to your PC.
Step 4 - Open the folder that contains the file you unzipped. Double click the file 'RunMe'. It will present you with a series of options. Press 1 and then press enter.
Step 4 - It will do some magic. On your phone, there will be a screen regarding 'restoring a backup.' Don't worry, it won't erase any data. Press 'restore my data'.
Your phone and your computer will do some more magic, and reboot twice.
After that, you should have root. Download a root checker app to make sure, or download Terminal Emulator from the Play store, open it up, type 'su' and press enter. It should pop up the box asking if Terminal Emulator can have root access. If it does, all is well.
[INFO]What is Root access?
Certain system files and folders are marked as "read only" by default, meaning that the user can not access or modify these files. Rooting gives you the ability to modify, add, or replace files in these folders on your device. This may enable you to do things such as add custom boot animations / sounds, use backup applications such as MyBackup Root or Titanium Backup, and more.
[/INFO]
[NOTE]One of the files you will download is an application that does a majority of the work for you. It also comes with an Unroot option, however, it does NOT work...at least, not for me. I will post un-root options at a later date.[/NOTE]
To root your RiSE:
Download the ZIP file here: Dev-Host - krise.zip - The Ultimate Free File Hosting / File Sharing Service
Download the drivers for the RiSE here: Kyocera Wireless Support: Phone Drivers
The ZIP file is a slightly modified version of an exploit by Bin4ry over at XDA, so BIG props to that dude for the exploit. It includes the same script, however, uses an older version of the Superuser application and the SU binary (these two programs are essential to giving you root access). The older versions are required for root to behave properly.
Step 1 - Install the drivers for your RiSE
Step 2 - Unzip the ZIP file. To avoid any potential issues, I recommend a folder with no spaces. I had mine in c:\rise
Step 3 - On your phone, go into your Settings, and scroll down to Developer Options. Check the box that says 'Enable USB Debugging' Plug your phone in to your PC.
Step 4 - Open the folder that contains the file you unzipped. Double click the file 'RunMe'. It will present you with a series of options. Press 1 and then press enter.
Step 4 - It will do some magic. On your phone, there will be a screen regarding 'restoring a backup.' Don't worry, it won't erase any data. Press 'restore my data'.
Your phone and your computer will do some more magic, and reboot twice.
After that, you should have root. Download a root checker app to make sure, or download Terminal Emulator from the Play store, open it up, type 'su' and press enter. It should pop up the box asking if Terminal Emulator can have root access. If it does, all is well.
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