Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch-Part Six

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2legsshrt

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Well I get my old computer back today. They found a Trojan virus on there and got rid of that for me too. They ran abunch of scans and charged me a total of $150 cheaper then a new computer especially a 17.3" My new battery will be here today too from Amazon. So $200 for 5 years of use this one is pretty slow in a lot of places compared to mine. Even though it's old it has an I5 processor.
 

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Anybody in here familiar with hacking/rooting Android phones? I could use a l'il help...

Yeah, I've been doing a bunch of research on this and am coming up a bit short. Apparently most of the "One Click Root" type of programs work on 5.0 or lower and mine is 5.1.1
But I have no problems sharing the specifics...
The phone is: Kyocera Hydro Air (Model: C6745)
SIM is unlocked. (AT&T phone running with a T-Mobile SIM)
OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop



No worries... I'm digging everywhere I can think to dig, and I know that there are many people in here that are much smarter than I am. ;)
I don't have an android myself, but... Would this work?
How-To: Safely Root Kyocera Hydro Air | One Click Root
I did a Google search on
how to root Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Kyocera Hydro Air

So you could try that, and if worst comes to worst, try some rooting hormone (found at most plant supply stores and nurseries) ;)
 

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Yeah, I've been doing a bunch of research on this and am coming up a bit short. Apparently most of the "One Click Root" type of programs work on 5.0 or lower and mine is 5.1.1

But I have no problems sharing the specifics...

The phone is: Kyocera Hydro Air (Model: C6745)

SIM is unlocked. (AT&T phone running with a T-Mobile SIM)

OS: Android 5.1.1 Lollipop

If you have before mentioned USB to phone cable, the phone should show up on Windows Explorer .. I would go thru that first before attempting any download or on-line program ..

In addition, I would suggest doing a phone backup to PC prior to "rooting" around with anything ..

How To Create a Full Android Phone or Tablet Backup Without Rooting or Unlocking Your Device

Be careful out there .. ;)
 

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Mornin' Y'all! Today's "Can I Get an Amen" is a bit of an odd one... I will say that it is proof that Moms/Grandmas/Great-Grandmas ROCK!!! ;)
Grandmother becomes unlikely star
BWAHAHahahahah...........I couldn't get the whole video to play, but I get the gist. You know, that COULD be a great stress reliever!
 

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Thank you all for the help, links, and suggestions! I'm still trying to figure this out, but apparently it may be a lost cause. From what I'm finding on xda developers forums and androidforums, everyone else is having trouble figuring out how to unlock the bootloader as well. And only a few seem to have managed even rooting the phone. I'll keep digging and tinkering... I don't like to give up when I know that something is possible. :)

Yeah I know there are apps out that will do it for you. Can't swear to their reliability and they are not free but I know they are there. Just google what ever it is they call that that you can do to your phone and get rid of bloatware and a lot of other stuff. It also voids your warranty. I've been haveing a lot of brain farts lately that I can't think of the work I want to use. Sorry. I will think of it.

I'm not worried about the warranty, but I'm having trouble finding one that will root Lollipop 5.1.1. I'm afraid that I'm going to have to do a more "in-depth" work around and get into the command prompt to do it myself.

Sorry I should have read a little further.

No worries, Legs... I've been immersing myself in trying to figure this out for the last day or two. Just thought I'd check with you fine folks to see if maybe one of y'all had a bit of experience with this. :)

I don't have an android myself, but... Would this work?
How-To: Safely Root Kyocera Hydro Air | One Click Root
I did a Google search on
how to root Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Kyocera Hydro Air

So you could try that, and if worst comes to worst, try some rooting hormone (found at most plant supply stores and nurseries) ;)

Unfortunately, One Click Root won't work with any version that came after KitKat 4.4.4 (I'm still poking around in androidforums and xda-developers forum). Hopefully I'll come across something soon. All the bloatware on this thing is draining the battery even though I've got every option in "Eco Mode" turning off the power draining apps.

If you have before mentioned USB to phone cable, the phone should show up on Windows Explorer .. I would go thru that first before attempting any download or on-line program ..

In addition, I would suggest doing a phone backup to PC prior to "rooting" around with anything ..

How To Create a Full Android Phone or Tablet Backup Without Rooting or Unlocking Your Device

Be careful out there .. ;)

I've gone through everything that I can access by that method and have backed up everything that I can, so far. I'm more worried about "bricking" the phone than I am about losing data. And honestly, I'm not overly concerned about "bricking" it.
 

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Honeys I'm HOME!!! Somewhat raggedy, but NOT dead. I think this evening I am going to treat myself to a nice dinner that I will NOT cook!!

Hahahaha!! Wonder if her son is now PAYING her to scream like that? :lol:
 

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Honeys I'm HOME!!! Somewhat raggedy, but NOT dead. I think this evening I am going to treat myself to a nice dinner that I will NOT cook!!
That's wonderful!!!!!!


I'm still trying to figure this out, but apparently it may be a lost cause.
So sorry you're having this issue. I barely know how to use one, much less anything about this stuff.......but I reckin that means that the place where you bought it can't help ya fix it???
 

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Well I get my old computer back today. They found a Trojan virus on there and got rid of that for me too. They ran abunch of scans and charged me a total of $150 cheaper then a new computer especially a 17.3" My new battery will be here today too from Amazon. So $200 for 5 years of use this one is pretty slow in a lot of places compared to mine. Even though it's old it has an I5 processor.
I am running on a 5 year old i7 desktop. The age of a machine really does not matter as much as it used to. It is the quality of the build to start with that matters.
 

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That's wonderful!!!!!!



So sorry you're having this issue. I barely know how to use one, much less anything about this stuff.......but I reckin that means that the place where you bought it can't help ya fix it???

No, what I'm trying to do is the equivalent of turning a regular car into a race car. Voids the warranty, and the dealership doesn't want anything to do with it. ;) It's okay, though... I'll figure it out, one way or another.

Anybody watch Continuum? Canadian show in itz 4th season. Sci fi time travel kinda thingy. Not bad.

I liked that show a lot... I thought they'd already wrapped that one up and it was over. Hmmmm... now I'm gonna have to take a look and see if it's coming back on down here! :)
 

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I liked that show a lot... I thought they'd already wrapped that one up and it was over. Hmmmm... now I'm gonna have to take a look and see if it's coming back on down here! :)
Just wondering if they showed it "all". Some racy scenes here and there. At least, racy for the states.
 

Kaezziel

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Just wondering if they showed it "all". Some racy scenes here and there. At least, racy for the states.

Probably not... I vaguely remember some "make out" scenes, but no nudity. We're a bunch of prudes, here. :lol:
 

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Probably not... I vaguely remember some "make out" scenes, but no nudity. We're a bunch of prudes, here. :lol:

Here ya go. :)

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