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Sorry for the novice question. About to get a 4th replacement G2X. Last weekend I spent a huge amount of time reconfiguring number 3. I have Launcherpro and backed it up to the SD card but the new phone would not restore.
Is there an easy way to backup all the apps and settings?
Titanium Backup Pro.
96traxx said:
Titanium Backup Pro.
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That requires a root, right?
Yes it does.
Yup. If you need to know how to root, check out my signature. Click the link that says "Rooted" and it'll take you to where you can root. The Superoneclick method mentioned elsewhere on the site won't work for G2x above 2.2. So just follow my link and you'll be good to go. And be sure to thank the OP that made the thread.
Thanks.
New (4th replacement) arrived and it won't read the SIM card.
If you have to flash a rooted rom to root, you loose your configuration. So, going from stock to rooted rom you are going to have to reconfigure. Right?
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You don't have to flash a rooted rom to get root anymore. There is a root zip available.
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You don't have to flash a rooted rom to get root anymore. There is a root zip available.
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Where? On XDA? A single Zip that roots the phone? Must have missed that or I am misunderstanding something.
See here for rooting, be sure to give a thanks to the OP. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214
96traxx said:
See here for rooting, be sure to give a thanks to the OP. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214
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It's been a while since I looked at that thread. Not sure I will ever need it, but is nice to know it's there. I hit up phburks with a thanks. I gave jboxer an accidental thanks when tried to hit quote yesterday, so I am good there. They need to separate those buttons. I am sure that's how I received a few of my thanks. : )
matrix0886 said:
Yup. If you need to know how to root, check out my signature. Click the link that says "Rooted" and it'll take you to where you can root. The Superoneclick method mentioned elsewhere on the site won't work for G2x above 2.2. So just follow my link and you'll be good to go. And be sure to thank the OP that made the thread.
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Thanks. I am reading your root link now. 4th phone is the same. T-Mo says sorry, can't do anything. I'm going to try to root.
i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.
You will still be on 2.3.4 you need to search for the method then reds until your head hurts
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357157
This root method works wonders nothing is more better then to learn to manually root your device. Of course you can use the tool provided in the, the development forums, but I personally enjoy learning to do things without the use of developed tools.
If you need help feel free to ask we are here to help ^_^
Good luck don't turn your device into a brick READ READ AND READ FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY HOW THEY ARE YOU WILL BE A OK.
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x2phrack said:
i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.
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Use the manual method by Indirect if you want to have more control over what you're doing (also does not void your warranty) and definitely read read read
I would recommend at least going through the whole "user" section of xda-university before even touching your phone, it has tons of useful information
turkbot said:
You will still be on 2.3.4 you need to search for the method then reds until your head hurts
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Definitely, also just FYI but when you do a factory restore that simply wipes all app data (both user and system apps)
x2phrack said:
i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.
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Best advice I can give you is to Read, Read, Read, and Read some more. Use the search function a ton, as it will help you to get used to resolving issues in the future. Because sometimes even when people are willing to help, answers are hard to come by. Also there are a few links you can check out in my Signature. The Shift community is one of the Best anywhere, so you picked the right device to learn Android with . Welcome to a great forum.
yes yes, i have rooted like 5 phones, but this one is stuck in a boot loop and trying to fix that
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yes yes, i have rooted like 5 phones, but this one is stuck in a boot loop and trying to fix that
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Were you rooting with Indirects method and it got stuck in a bootloop on the 4G screen? If so, thats supposed to happen, its not a bug
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Were you rooting with Indirects method and it got stuck in a bootloop on the 4G screen? If so, thats supposed to happen, its not a bug
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Na i was using you shift rootility tutorial, but i screwed up and put the wrong PG06IMG.zip in the $path. there was 2 versions a 12.7MB and a 227MB one. i didn't realize that i needed to do the 227MB to downgrade first then after it's downgraded then use the 12.7MB one.
so i stopped mid way through and tried to boot normally, which sent me into a boot loop. doing a factory restore fixed the boot-loop and now i am starting over again.
BTW CNexus you have some dead links in your Tut.
You will be on older radios after rooting. Download the ZIP with the most recent radios, WiMAX, and touchscreen firmware from HERE or HERE.
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Points to dead files / links
x2phrack said:
Na i was using you shift rootility tutorial, but i screwed up and put the wrong PG06IMG.zip in the $path. there was 2 versions a 12.7MB and a 227MB one. i didn't realize that i needed to do the 227MB to downgrade first then after it's downgraded then use the 12.7MB one.
so i stopped mid way through and tried to boot normally, which sent me into a boot loop. doing a factory restore fixed the boot-loop and now i am starting over again.
BTW CNexus you have some dead links in your Tut.
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Thanks for pointing that out! There are more recent links in the last 2 pages if you want to grab that file right now
EDIT: Links fixed, thanks again
CNexus said:
Thanks for pointing that out! There are more recent links in the last 2 pages if you want to grab that file right now
EDIT: Links fixed, thanks again
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not a problem, so i should use the 12.7 zip after i have rooted the 2.2 before i use add the Cyanogen Rom or after?
x2phrack said:
not a problem, so i should use the 12.7 zip after i have rooted the 2.2 before i use add the Cyanogen Rom or after?
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It doesn't matter, you can do it anytime after you have rooted (make sure you flash it in bootloader and not through recovery though)
With The Release of Firewater S-Off now the fun begins
http://firewater-soff.com/
The Kernel Module @flar2 created does work with our now S-Off M8
His OP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701816
With this module you can now have full RW on the /system while Booted into the OS
Thank you for the heads up man!!
Thanks! Worked great! Was able to uninstall all the bloat without having it come back on reboot.
I was able to remove the bloat without doing this. I have s-off and am rooted. Doesn't having s-off grant us this anyway?
Turgur said:
I was able to remove the bloat without doing this. I have s-off and am rooted. Doesn't having s-off grant us this anyway?
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Removed bloat without this method. Oo
M8, nuff said.
I must be late to the party. We have now released a working version of S-Off for the Verizon M8?!?!
deeznuts said:
I must be late to the party. We have now released a working version of S-Off for the Verizon M8?!?!
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Yes!
deeznuts said:
I must be late to the party. We have now released a working version of S-Off for the Verizon M8?!?!
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Yes! Got to firewater s off website
My All New One
Turgur said:
I was able to remove the bloat without doing this. I have s-off and am rooted. Doesn't having s-off grant us this anyway?
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I didn't try it after S-OFF, but after doing this mod. Did the bloat return on reboot? If not, looks like this may not be necessary.
Frankie1588 said:
I didn't try it after S-OFF, but after doing this mod. Did the bloat return on reboot? If not, looks like this may not be necessary.
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Bloat has not come back after several reboots.
Oh snap! Ok sending donation as soon as I get on my laptop!
Has anyone yet provided a step by step video by chance? I know nothing about adb stuff as I've never had to use it so reading the firewater instructions I'm a little lost :/. Haven't tried installing weak sauce root either yet, is this easy or a video? I believe i need weak sauce root installed first? Then S-Off, then I install twrp? How would I install twrp and after I do install does it then install full root then can delete weak sauce?
I'm sorry I know this literally was release an hour ago but just hate to brick my device out of ignorance and not knowing. Appreciate any help for someone like me that doesn't use adb or sure of the methods and steps here.
I believe a few people are working on videos as we speak. Should be done soon.
deeznuts said:
Oh snap! Ok sending donation as soon as I get on my laptop!
Has anyone yet provided a step by step video by chance? I know nothing about adb stuff as I've never had to use it so reading the firewater instructions I'm a little lost :/. Haven't tried installing weak sauce root either yet, is this easy or a video? I believe i need weak sauce root installed first? Then S-Off, then I install twrp? How would I install twrp and after I do install does it then install full root then can delete weak sauce?
I'm sorry I know this literally was release an hour ago but just hate to brick my device out of ignorance and not knowing. Appreciate any help for someone like me that doesn't use adb or sure of the methods and steps here.
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=NV-kPOYKudc
There's a mobile YouTube link.
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wtoj34 said:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=NV-kPOYKudc
There's a mobile YouTube link.
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk
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This community and it's members/devs are freaking amazing! Thank you!
cant get it to work how did some one do it
has anyone tried to flash the kernel yet?
It looks like we have R/W access without doing this after firewater. I've added/removed stuff from /system without any issues(apps, priv-apps, stuff from the media resources, etc)
edit: I've done probably 20 reboots with no issues along the way of modding stuff and still everything is fine.
PhantomApollyon said:
It looks like we have R/W access without doing this after firewater. I've added/removed stuff from /system without any issues(apps, priv-apps, stuff from the media resources, etc)
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really did it stick after boot?
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nevermind you answer is in your edit
You do not need this kernel mod after you have S-off'ed and perm rooted.
I have personally tested this. All system changes survived hard reboot (via adb reboot)
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deeznuts said:
Oh snap! Ok sending donation as soon as I get on my laptop!
Has anyone yet provided a step by step video by chance? I know nothing about adb stuff as I've never had to use it so reading the firewater instructions I'm a little lost :/. Haven't tried installing weak sauce root either yet, is this easy or a video? I believe i need weak sauce root installed first? Then S-Off, then I install twrp? How would I install twrp and after I do install does it then install full root then can delete weak sauce?
I'm sorry I know this literally was release an hour ago but just hate to brick my device out of ignorance and not knowing. Appreciate any help for someone like me that doesn't use adb or sure of the methods and steps here.
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I posted a guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708628
tried to install a boot animation with rom tool box didn't stick
I am using ViperOneM8 1.7.0. I am trying to get back to stock so that I can get the 4.4.3 OTA.
I seem to be stuck. I am back to locked, but still s-off. I have tried flash 0P6BIMG.zip in RUU mode but unable. I have tried to unlock with firewater s-off but it does run. Please help.
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I am using ViperOneM8 1.7.0. I am trying to get back to stock so that I can get the 4.4.3 OTA.
I seem to be stuck. I am back to locked, but still s-off. I have tried flash 0P6BIMG.zip in RUU mode but unable. I have tried to unlock with firewater s-off but it does run. Please help.
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Use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/help/official-ruu1-55-605-2-t2883845
It will take you back to stock. You will still be s-off.
Mcsecne said:
I am using ViperOneM8 1.7.0. I am trying to get back to stock so that I can get the 4.4.3 OTA.
I seem to be stuck. I am back to locked, but still s-off. I have tried flash 0P6BIMG.zip in RUU mode but unable. I have tried to unlock with firewater s-off but it does run. Please help.
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If s off you can use the newest one. You don't need to the one below. Use the newest ruu and use the SD card method/option.
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Use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/help/official-ruu1-55-605-2-t2883845
It will take you back to stock. You will still be s-off.
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TWRP & Flashify work with this?
Sorry for my noobie question, but I rooted back in April with WeakSauce & TWRP and also installed Flashify. I am fuzzy on what I did and now, I am afraid of bricking my phone through ignorance.
Can I use these files to upgrade to 4.4.3 on my Verizon HTC One M8? If so, what is the most straightforward way to do this? Can I use Flashify or TWRP to load the OP6ZBIMG.ZIP file?
Thanks
I was able to get back to stock by following this guide I found here: http://www.bane-tech.com/how-to-return-htc-one-m8-verizon-to-stock-s-on-relock-bootloader-unrootuninstall-supersu/
Everything worked great until the final step of removing SuperSU. I was unable to remove SuperSU using all methods I could find. It remains as a system app, but I am no longer rooted.
My intentions were to return it to stock for the warranty screen replacement by HTC, so I took the risk and hid SuperSU in the app drawer and sent it in for the warranty work. It came back fixed and factory reset, but SuperSU was still there. I still wanted to return my phone to a complete stock experience in case I need to return it to Verizon, so I took a risk of taking the OTA released in September, thinking it would wipe SuperSU out of the system apps. Somehow, the OTA left SuperSU in tact. I also noticed that the stock camera app was limited to only camera or selfie mode. Video, Zoe and the others weren't able to be accessed. Has anyone else experienced these issues, or have any recommendations for fixing them? I am considering taking the HTC Eye OTA due soon from Verizon, hoping that will fix my problems, but I'm not too confident since the last OTA didn't work as expected.
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I was able to get back to stock by following this guide I found here: http://www.bane-tech.com/how-to-ret...on-relock-bootloader-unrootuninstall-supersu/
Everything worked great until the final step of removing SuperSU. I was unable to remove SuperSU using all methods I could find. It remains as a system app, but I am no longer rooted.
My intentions were to return it to stock for the warranty screen replacement by HTC, so I took the risk and hid SuperSU in the app drawer and sent it in for the warranty work. It came back fixed and factory reset, but SuperSU was still there. I still wanted to return my phone to a complete stock experience in case I need to return it to Verizon, so I took a risk of taking the OTA released in September, thinking it would wipe SuperSU out of the system apps. Somehow, the OTA left SuperSU in tact. I also noticed that the stock camera app was limited to only camera or selfie mode. Video, Zoe and the others weren't able to be accessed. Has anyone else experienced these issues, or have any recommendations for fixing them? I am considering taking the HTC Eye OTA due soon from Verizon, hoping that will fix my problems, but I'm not too confident since the last OTA didn't work as expected.
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That's because that is a crap guide. You turned s on before removing su which turned on /system write protection and basically write protected your su app.
You must remove su after locking bootloader and making sure all is well with lock and tamper status. You should only turn s on AFTER this is all verified.
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That's because that is a crap guide. You turned s on before removing su which turned on /system write protection and basically write protected your su app.
You must remove su after locking bootloader and making sure all is well with lock and tamper status. You should only turn s on AFTER this is all verified.
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Any advice regarding taking the next OTA? I tried using Sunshine to unlock and root again, but had no luck. I know if I take the OTA, I definitely won't be able to use Sunshine as it currently stands, but I'm just looking to get back to stock right now.
nraines said:
Any advice regarding taking the next OTA? I tried using Sunshine to unlock and root again, but had no luck. I know if I take the OTA, I definitely won't be able to use Sunshine as it currently stands, but I'm just looking to get back to stock right now.
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Do not take ota. What was the sunshine prob?
dottat said:
Do not take ota. What was the sunshine prob?
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It force closes during the initial check.
nraines said:
It force closes during the initial check.
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had you previously temp rooted? I have something we can try if your internal SD is backed up....
edit... yes i can fix yours. Do you have google hangouts?
dottat said:
had you previously temp rooted? I have something we can try if your internal SD is backed up....
edit... yes i can fix yours. Do you have google hangouts?
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Incoming PM
back to stock
dottat said:
That's because that is a crap guide. You turned s on before removing su which turned on /system write protection and basically write protected your su app.
You must remove su after locking bootloader and making sure all is well with lock and tamper status. You should only turn s on AFTER this is all verified.
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dotdat,
Is there a non-crap guide to un-rooting?
I want to get my HTC One M8 which is rooted and on 4.4.2 updated to 4.4.3. I don't really care if I loose root.
Thanks
empty_cups said:
dotdat,
Is there a non-crap guide to un-rooting?
I want to get my HTC One M8 which is rooted and on 4.4.2 updated to 4.4.3. I don't really care if I loose root.
Thanks
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You don't need to unroot. If you have not modified system apps and you have stock recovery the ota will flash.
unroot
dottat said:
You don't need to unroot. If you have not modified system apps and you have stock recovery the ota will flash.
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I have uninstalled TWRP, Busy Box & SU. When I run the Check Root program it says I have ROOT.
I have twice accepted to OTA, it reboots, goes about 1/3rd through and goes to the red triangle thing which I then go into the recovery console.
On the bottom it says:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
Installing update...
Verifying current system...
"/system/customize/ACC/default.xml" has unexpected contents.
Write host_mode:0 done
At this point I reboot and I am back to where I was. Any pointers?
empty_cups said:
I have uninstalled TWRP, Busy Box & SU. When I run the Check Root program it says I have ROOT.
I have twice accepted to OTA, it reboots, goes about 1/3rd through and goes to the red triangle thing which I then go into the recovery console.
On the bottom it says:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
Installing update...
Verifying current system...
"/system/customize/ACC/default.xml" has unexpected contents.
Write host_mode:0 done
At this point I reboot and I am back to where I was. Any pointers?
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Su doesn't matter. You are going to need it to fix your problem. Did you make changes (like hotspot hack) to the default.xml file?
Actually. An easy way to fix it is to either flash a totally stock Rom or flash the official ruu i I have posted in the non dev section. It doesn't wipe and would put you back to 100% stock and let you take the ota
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2883845
not working
dottat said:
Su doesn't matter. You are going to need it to fix your problem. Did you make changes (like hotspot hack) to the default.xml file?
Actually. An easy way to fix it is to either flash a totally stock Rom or flash the official ruu i I have posted in the non dev section. It doesn't wipe and would put you back to 100% stock and let you take the ota
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2883845
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I tried and it failed. I did do the "hotspot" hack, is there an easy way to unhack it?
Done
empty_cups said:
I tried and it failed. I did do the "hotspot" hack, is there an easy way to unhack it?
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Just wanted to thank you. I ended up doing the hboot image, then the other one took just fine. I am now on 4.4.3 without root which is fine by me as the only reason I wanted root was for Wi-Fi which now works with foxfi.
empty_cups said:
Just wanted to thank you. I ended up doing the hboot image, then the other one took just fine. I am now on 4.4.3 without root which is fine by me as the only reason I wanted root was for Wi-Fi which now works with foxfi.
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Since you are s off you can take the ota and then flash twrp and flash su. Easiest way...
nraines said:
I also noticed that the stock camera app was limited to only camera or selfie mode. Video, Zoe and the others weren't able to be accessed. Has anyone else experienced these issues, or have any recommendations for fixing them? I am considering taking the HTC Eye OTA due soon from Verizon, hoping that will fix my problems, but I'm not too confident since the last OTA didn't work as expected.
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I'm on complete stock (not even rooted) and I've been having this problem for a while. I found out that sometimes when it happens, I can fix it by restarting my phone, but it goes back to being broken soon after. I noticed that it started to happen after I installed the Google now launcher, leading me to believe that it's a ram problem (and hence restarting will help) so I uninstalled a bunch of useless apps and now I use about 1g ram at idle, and the problem still persists.
This morning, I updated with the new OTA (4.4.4 and HTC Eye) and the problem is still here. If anyone could help, it would be greatly appreciated.
jkeirnan87 said:
I'm on complete stock (not even rooted) and I've been having this problem for a while. I found out that sometimes when it happens, I can fix it by restarting my phone, but it goes back to being broken soon after. I noticed that it started to happen after I installed the Google now launcher, leading me to believe that it's a ram problem (and hence restarting will help) so I uninstalled a bunch of useless apps and now I use about 1g ram at idle, and the problem still persists.
This morning, I updated with the new OTA (4.4.4 and HTC Eye) and the problem is still here. If anyone could help, it would be greatly appreciated.
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You are s on too right? If so I don't have an option for you yet. Your system files are write protected which means the most you can do is clear data for the app or factory reset. Are you using an SD card and if so does it make a difference which storage location you use?
I know root is achieved with a tot file for the G5 but will there be a one script method like for the g3? I haven't rooted my phone yet because I dont want to risk bricking my phone.
RicardoSal24 said:
I know root is achieved with a tot file for the G5 but will there be a one script method like for the g3? I haven't rooted my phone yet because I dont want to risk bricking my phone.
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there won't be a script for this as there are no instructions for the bootloader to flash any file. The reason they are using the TOT method is because we have no other way to write to the device. ADB is enabled but the actual command needed to copy everything over was left out.
fatapia said:
there won't be a script for this as there are no instructions for the bootloader to flash any file. The reason they are using the TOT method is because we have no other way to write to the device. ADB is enabled but the actual command needed to copy everything over was left out.
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Is rooting the phone ASAP worth the time or is it best to wait awhile after a software update?
RicardoSal24 said:
Is rooting the phone ASAP worth the time or is it best to wait awhile after a software update?
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if you haven't taken that 10d update I would just root now. Not sure if you've seen the thread where they are discussing the possibility of using the TOT method with the new 10d file, but once you update it trips something (qfuse I believe, Autoprime is the one who discovered this AFAIK) that prevents you from using the existing TOT on the forum and from downgrading.
once you root, you can update to 10d and as long as you flash supersu you will still have access to TWRP and root on the latest update. I recommend waiting updating to 10d even after rooting until they iron out all the issues though.
edit: have you done the OEM unlock through dev options yet? it will wipe your phone in the process FYI so make sure you have everything backed up.
Come on. It wasn't that hard to root it. Just follow the directions. Easy!
How do I know if I have the 10d update? I unlocked the bootloader, rooted it, then thought I had a quality control issue with the pain on the frame. So I flashed stock and locked the bootloader to prepare for a warranty exchange. Turns out the paint wasn't bubbling. It was the protective plastic adhesive I had never taken off. I'm stupid, I know, lol. Now I want to root again but I don't know about the 10d update.
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How do I know if I have the 10d update? I unlocked the bootloader, rooted it, then thought I had a quality control issue with the pain on the frame. So I flashed stock and locked the bootloader to prepare for a warranty exchange. Turns out the paint wasn't bubbling. It was the protective plastic adhesive I had never taken off. I'm stupid, I know, lol. Now I want to root again but I don't know about the 10d update.
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about phone/software version
fatapia said:
if you haven't taken that 10d update I would just root now. Not sure if you've seen the thread where they are discussing the possibility of using the TOT method with the new 10d file, but once you update it trips something (qfuse I believe, Autoprime is the one who discovered this AFAIK) that prevents you from using the existing TOT on the forum and from downgrading.
once you root, you can update to 10d and as long as you flash supersu you will still have access to TWRP and root on the latest update. I recommend waiting updating to 10d even after rooting until they iron out all the issues though.
edit: have you done the OEM unlock through dev options yet? it will wipe your phone in the process FYI so make sure you have everything backed up.
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I've had an understanding that updating android versions while being rooted may cause the phone to be bricked
i have software version 10a that is rootable right thats not 10d or are they similar.
RicardoSal24 said:
I've had an understanding that updating android versions while being rooted may cause the phone to be bricked
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that may have been true at some point especially with OEM FW, but as far as custom I rooted then updated for my GS4, G3, and v10. Just because it worked for me doesn't mean it will for anyone else. I had the variants that once they were rooted you held on to it like dear life
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that may have been true at some point especially with OEM FW, but as far as custom I rooted then updated for my GS4, G3, and v10. Just because it worked for me doesn't mean it will for anyone else. I had the variants that once they were rooted you held on to it like dear life
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So then its best to wait until something is done with the update?
RicardoSal24 said:
So then its best to wait until something is done with the update?
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from what I've read the method is established now and there is "zero" risk as long as you follow the instructions, I haven't updated because I haven't experienced the issues others are having
fatapia said:
from what I've read the method is established now and there is "zero" risk as long as you follow the instructions, I haven't updated because I haven't experienced the issues others are having
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I think I'll play it safe until its 100% or wait for a new android version with a root method
RicardoSal24 said:
I think I'll play it safe until its 100% or wait for a new android version with a root method
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it's never 100% safe, hence the quotation marks. there's always a risk of something going wrong such as a power outage, or bad file download. As long as you verify the md5sum of your files you shouldn't have a problem with rooting, the only problems I've seen are people trying to use the wrong files on their device. up to you tho man, good luck with which ever you decide
This root method (compared to my old EVO 3D which needed juopunutbear and a wire)....ez pz.
lordodin912 said:
This root method (compared to my old EVO 3D which needed juopunutbear and a wire)....ez pz.
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That sounds like fun, if you ask me. What was the wire for, if you don't mind me asking? Bypassing a fuse?
xanderin said:
That sounds like fun, if you ask me. What was the wire for, if you don't mind me asking? Bypassing a fuse?
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It was needed for s-off, so not tech for root (if i remember correctly) but for being able to flash custom roms and such. Theres youtube videos about it.