Root Kyocera Hydro Confirmed Working Root

[UltimateSeo]

Kanged nonsense deleted by mod.

 

[Pappy62]

Yeah, we got root... what we need is a Recovery. lol
Nice tut.
Thanks!

 

[J6Remy]

Might want to include the drivers as well.

Hydro Drivers

 

[blt24]

I am new but I can confirm that this does work and it is safe(As safe as rooting goes anyways)! It will ask you to restore your phone. Make sure you allow it to! It wont actually restore it though. Thanks a bunch and I cant wait for recovery!

 

[UF38]

I can't click the "restore my data" button without an "encryption password". I've never set this password.

Also, the only option I see is the "security settings" -> "encryption data" -> "encrypt data", but is is dimmed out and says "Charge your battery enough and keep your phone plugged in to start encryption.".

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Pappy62]

I can't click the "restore my data" button without an "encryption password". I've never set this password and the only option I see is the security settings under encryption data.

Don't try to enter a password... just hit "restore my data"
If it's grayed-out, reconnect and try again.

 

[UF38]

It hasn't worked for three attempts. The "restore my data" button is not grayed out, but I am unable to select it. However, if I hold down the "do not restore" button, it changes to a blue color.

 

[blt24]

BTW this root method doesn't include busybox so you will have to get it from the market or side load it.

UF38 it may not let you select the "restore my data" option until your battery is above a certain percentage. Try charging your phone first.

 

[Dowzer]

Well UltimateSEO, seems you just copied the script from XDA-Bin4ry see here:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

without giving any credit. Atleast you have not ripped out the infos inside the script, but it is not a good manner to do so. It would be more good if you point to XDA forums in some link and say thanks to the original author!

 

[UF38]

Well UltimateSEO, seems you just copied the script from XDA-Bin4ry see here:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

without giving any credit. Atleast you have not ripped out the infos inside the script, but it is not a good manner to do so. It would be more good if you point to XDA forums in some link and say thanks to the original author!

That was originally done in the other post regarding root:

http://androidforums.com/hydro-all-things-root/607733-no-eta-root-hydro.html#post4966383

Thank you jmz!
Confirmed working on the Kyocera Hydro. I just did it successfully.
I take no credit for this - all thanks to jmz above, and Bin4ry, kamistral, Team FreeXperia, et al @XDA for making this happen!

Root for the Hydro -

** I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING THAT MAY GO WRONG WITH YOUR PHONE AS A RESULT OF USING THIS. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ROOT-RELATED ACTIVITIES YOU DO TO YOUR PHONE
It worked fine for me, but your mileage may vary, so - USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!**

http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1328668&d=1347724800

*Download the file above.

*Connect phone to computer, and select "Media Transfer" on the phone (go to "System", "Developer Options" and make sure "USB Debugging" is checked)

*Run the "RunMe" file in the "Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v2_win-linux" file you just downloaded, and select "3> Other" in the on-screen prompts.

*The phone will ask you to enter an encryption password... hit "restore my data" on the bottom of the screen on your phone.

*Follow any further on-screen prompts, your phone will reboot, and you're Rooted!

*NOTE*
(Still working on a Recovery atm... I will check back and report when I have it working - BUT UNTIL THEN, BE CAUTIOUS ABOUT WHAT YOU DELETE/CHANGE - WE HAVE NO RECOVERY AS OF YET)

Be careful, and enjoy!

But yes, I agree.

 

[UF38]

UF38 it may not let you select the "restore my data" option until your battery is above a certain percentage. Try charging your phone first.

Regardless of battery charge level, restore data is not selectable.

 

[Pappy62]

While it is considered rude to not cite sources and give due credit/s, my feelings aren't hurt in the least. lol All I did was try jmz's suggestion, and report what/how I did it.
I'm just glad we all have a rooting method that works - regardless of who/what/how.

As mentioned above by blt24, this does not install busybox, so that must be installed separately - which is not a big deal really.
For those that are in the dark about where to find it, you can get it here -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en

What we need to focus on now is getting a working recovery, such as CWM.

 

[silentrage40]

Cant wait for a recovery instead of the stock one i have rooted the warp and prevail the hydro is a much better phone with root

 

[jmz]

While it is considered rude to not cite sources and give due credit/s, my feelings aren't hurt in the least. lol All I did was try jmz's suggestion, and report what/how I did it.
I'm just glad we all have a rooting method that works - regardless of who/what/how.

As mentioned above by blt24, this does not install busybox, so that must be installed separately - which is not a big deal really.
For those that are in the dark about where to find it, you can get it here -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=en

What we need to focus on now is getting a working recovery, such as CWM.

the guys point was only for the OP. Not anybody else. The OP took the root method om xda and changed some stuff and calling his own without credit to xda author.

 

[UF38]

The program "Battery Mix" was preventing me from continuing the process due to an on screen display/overlay of the battery meter. This issue also occurred when I was trying to install .apk files.

 

[Trancenstuff]

Good job..i was beginning to wonder if someone was going to root it..works great!

 

[Pappy62]

the guys point was only for the OP. Not anybody else. The OP took the root method om xda and changed some stuff and calling his own without credit to xda author.

I know. I just didn't want anyone to think I was upset. lol

 

[HDfilmdoctor]

Any upcoming news for RESTORE, my 60 day old HYDRO is acting strange...I have not ROOTED it yet..I have contacted KYOCERA, so they might want me to return the device..any advice would be greatly appreciated..I guess I could do a FACTORY RESET if they want it back to replace it..I just don't want to send it back for a refurb unit, which is what they usually do ((o:

 

[Annhltn101]

Silly question but does this work before or after the firmware update?

Only reason I ask is because I haven't updated yet and if its better to do so or not before attempting to root. (newbie trying not to brick ><)

 

[jmz]

Will this method work on the rise

There is already a thread in the rise forum with proper credit

 

[jmz]

Silly question but does this work before or after the firmware update?

Only reason I ask is because I haven't updated yet and if its better to do so or not before attempting to root. (newbie trying not to brick ><)

Using this root method it is impossible to brick.

 

[Pappy62]

Silly question but does this work before or after the firmware update?

Only reason I ask is because I haven't updated yet and if its better to do so or not before attempting to root. (newbie trying not to brick ><)

Your mileage may vary, but I updated and then rooted afterwards, so you should be okay.

 

[EarlyMon]

We don't support kanging, I see no point to this thread.

Full references in two other posts above if you want this.