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[Q] Unroot my Phone without losing data?

Hello,
I need to unroot my Sensation coz I want to sent it back for replacement (or at least fix the battery cover - it's loose and make cracking noises)
My phone is originally unlocked and unbranded.
I have "only" rooted my phone. I haven't installed any custom roms on it.
Is there any simple way to unroot it and make S-on again, without loosing all the data on it? In other words, is it possible to "remove" the root and S-on without wiping the entire data on the phone?
Thanks in advance

Do you got stock recovery? If not then that is where I would start.

TheStigx said:
Do you got stock recovery? If not then that is where I would start.
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Yes, I'm on stock recovery. Where to go from there?

With this method you will loose data: http://forums.androidcentral.com/ht...19278-how-unroot-return-stock-ruu-method.html
Also there is this : http://theunlockr.com/2011/10/03/how-to-unroot-the-htc-sensation-4g/
Video version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmkVgjVKRRw
But I have only heard of problems about the unlockr method.

TheStigx said:
With this method you will loose data: http://forums.androidcentral.com/ht...19278-how-unroot-return-stock-ruu-method.html
Also there is this : http://theunlockr.com/2011/10/03/how-to-unroot-the-htc-sensation-4g/
Video version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmkVgjVKRRw
But I have only heard of problems about the unlockr method.
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Yes, it quite easy to unroot with the methods where all data is wiped.
I was more looking for a solutions where you can keep the data.
When it was rooted with:
Step 3. To permanently root your Sensation - (This means you will NOT LOSE ROOT on rebooting)
1. Download the file su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip from here: DOWNLOAD
2. Copy su-2.3.6.3-ef-signed.zip to your SD card root folder (main folder of your memory card)
3. Start clockworkmod recovery (instructions below. See To Start Clockwork recovery)
4. BACKUP YOUR ROM USING CWM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ROOT!
5. Navigate to "Backup & Restore" using the Volume Down button and press select (power button to select) then select "Backup"
6. Select "install zip from sdcard" after backing up
7. Then select "Choose zip from sdcard"
8. Then select "su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip"
9. Then select "Yes - install su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip" to confirm
10. Then go back
11. Then reboot.
12. You're rooted!
Can't you "reverse" this?
Like this
6. Select "install zip from sdcard" after backing up
7. Then select "Choose zip from sdcard"
8. Then select "su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip"
but just with an original/stuck SU?
Since I haven't installed any custom rom. There is still the stock rom on the phone.... Just wondering...

Naah It doesn't work that way :/
Sadly I do not know any way of unrooting your phone, without loosing your data.

Rooting Desire S with S-On?

is it possible to root my Desire S with S-On?
I understand that I can make a nandroid backup if ever that something bad will happen but then if ever I will go back to stock rom I want a 100% pure stock rom that can still use OTA updates.
Android Version
2.3.5
HTC Sense Version
3.0
Software Number
2.15.707.2
Kernel Version
2.6.35.10

goto htcdev.com and unlock your bootloader
then to root use clockworkmod
download fastboot & adb
download image
put all into the same folder
copy su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip to your sd card
restart the phone into fastboot mode
connect the usb cable
type in this command from the prompt
fastboot flash recovery cwm-4.0.1.4-saga.img
reboot the phone into recovery mode
Select "install zip from sdcard"
Then select "Choose zip from sdcard"
Then select "su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip"
Then select "Yes - install su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip" to confirm
Then go back
Then reboot
superuser will be available in your apps
alt you can ignore all the above and just goto the Clockworkmod thread

[Q] how do i bring back root on my i9023 ics 4.0.4

I have just updated my nexus s to the latest 4.0.4 update..now i want to bring back root access .. as we all know were going to loose root access if we updated. anyway i previously used this method http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-root/how-to-root-nexus-s-or-nexus-s-4g-on-ics-or-gingerbread/ now im wondering if this also applies to 4.0.4 update and what is the best recovery to flash on this update?

The only thing i did was upgrade to 4.04, dont reboot but flash superuser, all clear, root is back.

[Q](solved) how do i bring back root on my i9023 ics 4.0.4
willemt158 said:
The only thing i did was upgrade to 4.04, dont reboot but flash superuser, all clear, root is back.
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hmn... what i did was
i went to adb
open cmd
flashed recovery3101.img
after that i installed superuser using CWM recovery . if your using the stock recovery it will only show an error msg. didnt wipe anything ... all is ok and well hehehe cheers!

I have issue with CWM and Root. I've follow the guide here.
I manage to successfully do up to step 4 without error. After that, when I reboot the device, it have a message "android installing update". I installed titanium backup and it says no root access. Superuser is available. When I tried to update on Play "Update for Superuser could not be downloaded due to an error (941)"
I tried to go back to recovery, it is the stock recovery instead of CWM. I've updated my 9023 from 4.0.3 (stock non root) to 4.0.4 using CWM. I've installed superuser using CWM as well. But when I reboot the device, it went back to stock recovery. I've tried fastboot CWM, turn off, then turn back on to go recovery, it is using CWM. But when I reboot, and try to go back to recovery, it goes to the stock recovery.
Appreciate some help. Hope my explanation is clear.
Will

First try flashing the latest Superuser than reboot, then open rootexplorer
Rename "/system/etc/install-recovery.sh" to "/system/etc/install-recovery.sh.bak".
All Stock ROMs replace the recovery on each Boot if it isn't the stock one. Renaming this script stops that. After you do this, flash CWM one more time and it'll stick.
Thanks to harbb who helped me with the same isseu

not sure if this is legit... I found a few sites with the same tutorial but different backup apps same file download though... can anyone varify?
filename: Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed, from a mediafire download (/?57iroxlzh8bb5qi)
from tutorial: Root Nexus S with Android 4.0.4 ICS IMM76 Firmware, from androidlot.com
(sorry can't post link)
it just said to do a recovery from bootloader, no other tampering needed... was thinking of using it if it worked as I just did the Nexus S 19023 OTA update 2.3.6 - 4.0.4 found on this forum but wanted to root to use voodoo sound... first timer and dont want to mess around with roms or cwm... figure no harm rooting as Nexus S probably won't get anymore official updates

Signature verification failed
well i have tried to install the superuser from recovery (apply update from SDcard) but every time i try to install the zip file it gives me signature verification error .

Mansuur said:
well i have tried to install the superuser from recovery (apply update from SDcard) but every time i try to install the zip file it gives me signature verification error .
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That means your not in CWM Recovery. You have to follow the guide and use fastboot to flash a custom recover. Thats why we use a custom recovery, to bypass the signiture check

so wats da final result?
in ics 4.04 how to flash cwm and root and install vodoo?

ended up using m.sabra's one click root and flash cwm tool (/showthread.php?t=1544940) worked a charm, downloaded voodoo sound plus so i didnt have to flash new kernel, putting music back on phone now (had to unlock bootloader) to see how it sounds
also used appbackup&restore, copied backup folder from sd to computer, used the root tool, redownloded appbackup&restore, copied folder back from computer to phone, allowed install from non market, reinstalled all apps
now have superuser and cwm and all my apps back

Hope this may help. it's the way a did it on my Nexus S
Download fastboot for Windows or Mac.
Make sure you have the Android SDK installed.
Download ClockworkMod Recovery.
Download the Rooted Su Binary for 4.0.4
Make sure you have the necessary drivers installed for your device
Put your device into Bootloader Mode (turn your device off, then hold Volume Up + Power).
Once in Bootloader Mode, type the following into your Command Window
fastboot oem unlock
You should now see a couple of lines go through on your Window.
Then Type the following:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo.img
Provided this went correctly (it should), you now want to cycle down to “Recovery” on your device using the Volume buttons and press Power to confirm. This should boot you into ClockworkMod.
Select Recovery again, navigate to “Mounts & Storage” and then to “Mount USB Storage”. Once this has been done, your SD Card should appear on your PC.
Copy the Rooted Su Binary you have downloaded to your SD Card, and then Unmount USB Storage on your device.
Navigate back to the main menu of ClockworkMod and select “Install zip from sdcard”, then “Choose zip from sdcard” and select the package you just copied across, and then confirm the installation. This should install the package and root your device.

Hey guys sorry i was on vacation, thats why it took me so long time to come back, anyways... here is the link of the step by step procedure on rooting your nexus s, this is what i followed, http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-hacks/how-to-root-nexus-s-or-nexus-s-4g-new/
but what i did was ;
1. after updating i lost root
2. open adb tool
3. flash new recovery3101.img ( this is to replace default recovery from the stock ics 4.0.4)
4.then installed superuser from the new recovery that i installed ( CWM)
i wont go through all the details since , the link already explained that there....so cheers and hope this works for you , all the needed files is in the link also.

Mrbalders said:
Hope this may help. it's the way a did it on my Nexus S
Download fastboot for Windows or Mac.
Make sure you have the Android SDK installed.
Download ClockworkMod Recovery.
Download the Rooted Su Binary for 4.0.4
Make sure you have the necessary drivers installed for your device
Put your device into Bootloader Mode (turn your device off, then hold Volume Up + Power).
Once in Bootloader Mode, type the following into your Command Window
fastboot oem unlock
You should now see a couple of lines go through on your Window.
Then Type the following:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo.img
Provided this went correctly (it should), you now want to cycle down to “Recovery” on your device using the Volume buttons and press Power to confirm. This should boot you into ClockworkMod.
Select Recovery again, navigate to “Mounts & Storage” and then to “Mount USB Storage”. Once this has been done, your SD Card should appear on your PC.
Copy the Rooted Su Binary you have downloaded to your SD Card, and then Unmount USB Storage on your device.
Navigate back to the main menu of ClockworkMod and select “Install zip from sdcard”, then “Choose zip from sdcard” and select the package you just copied across, and then confirm the installation. This should install the package and root your device.
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wow very detailed cheers man!

Glad to help, and hope you've got your Nexus back to root

[Q] [Samsung Conquer] [FE16 Update]

I tried posting over at itzdarockz's FE16 Update and Recovery thread, but b/c I'm a noob I do not have the required privileges to post in a developer thread. Anyway, I have a rooted Conquer and I want to update to the FE16 OTA, but don't want to lose my root capabilities. Below are my questions regarding this guide. Any help will be appreciated.
My Phone:
Samsung Conquer SPH-D600
Rooted with BrienJ's Guide
CWM-based Recovery v5.0.2.7
Android Ver.: 2.3.6
Baseband Ver.: S: D600.12 x.FC17
Kernel Ver.: 2.6.35.7
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.FC17
Hardware Ver.: D600.12
My Computer:
Win7 Ultimate (64bit)
Samsung Kies version: 2.3.3.12085_7_5
1. When I download the chief.ops file the popup prompt asks me if I want to save in ".txt" format. Should I change the file extention to ".ops"?
2. After the "cwmr.tar.md5" finishes installing I am told to boot into Recovery. Does the phone have to be unplugged for this? I only know how to enter the Recovery mode by plugging the phone into the computer and entering the "adb reboot recovery" command in the command prompt. Is there another way to enter the Recovery mode using the phone's buttons?
3. The guide says "Now unmount usb from computer and mount your system", does this mean I unplug the phone from my computer? Should I just select the unmount usb from the CWM menu? Also, to "mount your system" do I select the "mount /system" option in the "mounts and storage" menu?
4. When you say "Now flash these files and reboot.", do you mean for me to select the "install zip from sdcard" option from CWM's main menu? If not how do you flash the .zip files?
5. Since I already have CWM installed, do I need to follow the directions in your guide to make "the recovery permanent"? Will applying the "cwmr.tar.md5" file change my current CWM recovery?
Thanks.

1: Yes, change it to .ops
2: Volume Up, Camera and Power will boot to recovery mode, provided you successfully flashed the recovery image provided.
3: I believe it's referring to using the CWM options in Recovery Mode.
4: Yes, flash using "Install from zip" in CWM Recovery Mode.
5: I would do so just to be safe. Sometimes, OTA updates will come along and will force the system to install the base recovery, though only if his ROM is OTA enabled.
Hope this helps.

Install ota with root without wiping data

Hello XDA Members,
I've Recently Discovered That If I Received An OTA Updates And Tried To Install It, It Won't Even Install.
As To That, You'll Receive "Couldn't Install Update" Or Similiar. That Was The First Method Of Applying OTA Updates And It Was Unsuccessful.
2nd Method Through Magisk Manager/Module,
"Magisk V17.1, Installed v17.2"
Tried To Use The Magisk Manager By Clicking "Uninstall Then Restore Images." Or Similiar.
Then Back To "System Update>Check For Update" And Download It, After Downloaded It Will Automatically Proceed On Its Installation By Default But Upon Installing It Will Prompt Once Again "Couldn't Install Update" Or Similiar, Duly Note That Is If You Modify Any Of The System Module Or Whatsoever. However With Both Method Not Being Successful I Tried A New Experimental Method.​
3rd Method Through Flashing Via XiaoMiFlash, XiaoMiFlash Download Link HERE
I Downloaded The Updated Stock Oreo Rom Of October 5 2018 Update tissot_images_V9.6.7.0.ODHMIFE_OCTOBER_UPDATE And Flash It Via Fastboot Mode.
Upon Flash Flashing Via XiaoMiFlash Software Through Fastboot Mode, I Selected "Save User Data" Instead Of "Clean All' Or "Clean All And Lock", Flashing With Save User Data Method Won't Erase Your User Data But To Flash Using XiaoMiFlash You'll Need Your Bootloader To Be Unlocked.
Flashing Will Roughly Take About 2-5 Minutes Once Flashing Completed, Your Phone Will Automatically Reboot, After Reboot
Go To Settings>System>System Update>Check For Update And Install It, After Downloading It Will Ask You To Reboot Your Phone And Press Reboot, After It Reboots And Install The Latest OTA Update Now You Power Off Your Phone And Put It In Fastboot Mode Again, Once You're In Fastboot Mode, Download (platform-tools_r28.0.1-windows.zip) On platform-tools_r28.0.1-windows.zip, (Magisk-v17.1.zip) At Magisk-v17.1.zip, TWRP Recovery Image At TWRP Recovery Image And TWRP Recovery Installer At TWRP Recovery Installer, Extract (platform-tools_r28.0.1-windows.zip) On Your desired location. Now Copy The Downloaded (TWRP Recovery Image) To (platform-tools_r28.0.1-windows) File And Hold "SHIFT>RIGHT CLICK>OPEN POWERSHELL WINDOW HERE", Some May State "Open CMD Here", Afterwards You'll Be On The Powershell Or CMD.
Now Type On This Command In
Code:
[B][SIZE="4"]Fastboot Boot recovery-3.2.1-2-oreo.img[/SIZE][/B]
Now Your Phone Will Reboot To TWRP Recovery Mode
Copy The Downloaded (Magisk-v17.1.zip) File To Your Internal Phone Storage Via File Explorer On Your PC.
Now At Your Phone Swipe To Allow Modification, Afterwards It Will Bring You To The Menu Click "INSTALL" Then Look for (Magisk-v17.1.zip) And Click It, It Will Install The Magisk Module If You Just Want To ROOT YOUR PHONE Alone But If You Want To Install TWRP Recovery Aswell Then Copy The Downloaded (Twrp-recoveryInstaller-3.2.1-2-oreo.zip) To Your Phone Internal Storage, Do Not Extract It To Your Phone But Just Copy The Zip File To Your Phone! And Click "INSTALL" And Click Twrp-recoveryInstaller-3.2.1-2-oreo.zip And It Will Install TWRP Recovery, After Installing Both Zips Go Back To The MENU And Click "REBOOT" And Click "SYSTEM" And Click "DO NOT INSTALL" And It Will Reboot And Right After Your Phone Has Rebooted You Have Sucessfully Install OTA And Rooted Your Phone Once Again, REMEMBER, EACH TIME YOU RECIEVED AND OTA UPDATE DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT FIRST BUT FLASH THE PHONE WITH THE STOCK ROM GIVEN IN THE LINK AND FLASH IT WITH "SAVE USER DATA" AND AFTER FLASHING CONTINUE AS INSTRUCTED AT THE ABOVE STEPS THAT WAS GIVEN FROM FIRST PARAGRAPH,
If You Happen To Have Any Issues With These Do Not Hesitate To Post A Reply Or Similiar On This Forum:laugh:
Regards,
Lennox

when flashing via MIflash tool it says "couldn't find script" when i click on save user data. what to do please respond?
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Z4Zeeshan said:
when flashing via MIflash tool it says "couldn't find script" when i click on save user data. what to do please respond?
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Rayshz said:
Hello XDA Members,
I've Recently Discovered That If I Received An OTA Updates And Tried To Install It, It Won't Even Install.
As To That, You'll Receive "Couldn't Install Update" Or Similiar. That Was The First Method Of Applying OTA Updates And It Was Unsuccessful.
2nd Method Through Magisk Manager/Module,
"Magisk V17.1, Installed v17.2"
Tried To Use The Magisk Manager By Clicking "Uninstall Then Restore Images." Or Similiar.
Then Back To "System Update>Check For Update" And Download It, After Downloaded It Will Automatically Proceed On Its Installation By Default But Upon Installing It Will Prompt Once Again "Couldn't Install Update" Or Similiar, Duly Note That Is If You Modify Any Of The System Module Or Whatsoever. However With Both Method Not Being Successful I Tried A New Experimental Method.​
3rd Method Through Flashing Via XiaoMiFlash, XiaoMiFlash Download Link HERE
I Downloaded The Updated Stock Oreo Rom Of September 5 Update (Tissot-F-OPM1.171019.026.V9.6.6.0.ODHMIFE) And Flash It Via Fastboot Mode.
Upon Flash Flashing Via XiaoMiFlash Software Through Fastboot Mode, I Selected "Save User Data" Instead Of "Clean All' Or "Clean All And Lock", Flashing With Save User Data Method Won't Erase Your User Data But To Flash Using XiaoMiFlash You'll Need Your Bootloader To Be Unlocked.
Flashing Will Roughly Take About 2-5 Minutes Once Flashing Completed, Your Phone Will Automatically Reboot, After Reboot
Go To Settings>System>System Update>Check For Update And Install It, After Downloading It Will Ask You To Reboot Your Phone And Press Reboot, After It Reboots And Install The Latest OTA Update Now You Power Off Your Phone And Put It In Fastboot Mode Again, Once You're In Fastboot Mode, Download (platform-tools_r28.0.1-windows.zip) On platform-tools_r28.0.1-windows.zip, (Magisk-v17.1.zip) At Magisk-v17.1.zip, TWRP Recovery Image At TWRP Recovery Image And TWRP Recovery Installer At TWRP Recovery Installer, Extract (platform-tools_r28.0.1-windows.zip) On Your desired location. Now Copy The Downloaded (TWRP Recovery Image) To (platform-tools_r28.0.1-windows) File And Hold "SHIFT>RIGHT CLICK>OPEN POWERSHELL WINDOW HERE", Some May State "Open CMD Here", Afterwards You'll Be On The Powershell Or CMD.
Now Type On This Command In
Code:
[B][SIZE="4"]Fastboot Boot recovery-3.2.1-2-oreo.img[/SIZE][/B]
Now Your Phone Will Reboot To TWRP Recovery Mode
Copy The Downloaded (Magisk-v17.1.zip) File To Your Internal Phone Storage Via File Explorer On Your PC.
Now At Your Phone Swipe To Allow Modification, Afterwards It Will Bring You To The Menu Click "INSTALL" Then Look for (Magisk-v17.1.zip) And Click It, It Will Install The Magisk Module If You Just Want To ROOT YOUR PHONE Alone But If You Want To Install TWRP Recovery Aswell Then Copy The Downloaded (Twrp-recoveryInstaller-3.2.1-2-oreo.zip) To Your Phone Internal Storage, Do Not Extract It To Your Phone But Just Copy The Zip File To Your Phone! And Click "INSTALL" And Click Twrp-recoveryInstaller-3.2.1-2-oreo.zip And It Will Install TWRP Recovery, After Installing Both Zips Go Back To The MENU And Click "REBOOT" And Click "SYSTEM" And Click "DO NOT INSTALL" And It Will Reboot And Right After Your Phone Has Rebooted You Have Sucessfully Install OTA And Rooted Your Phone Once Again, REMEMBER, EACH TIME YOU RECIEVED AND OTA UPDATE DO NOT DOWNLOAD IT FIRST BUT FLASH THE PHONE WITH THE STOCK ROM GIVEN IN THE LINK AND FLASH IT WITH "SAVE USER DATA" AND AFTER FLASHING CONTINUE AS INSTRUCTED AT THE ABOVE STEPS THAT WAS GIVEN FROM FIRST PARAGRAPH,
If You Happen To Have Any Issues With These Do Not Hesitate To Post A Reply Or Similiar On This Forum:laugh:
Regards,
Lennox
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when flashing via MIflash tool it says "couldn't find script" when i click on save user data. what to do please respond?

Z4Zeeshan said:
when flashing via MIflash tool it says "couldn't find script" when i click on save user data. what to do please respond?
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Hi Z4Zeeshan,
Thank You For Approaching This Thread,
As For These Once You've Downloaded The OPM Tissot You'll Need To Extract Those File To Your Desired Location, Now Go To XiaoMiFlash Tool And Make Sure Your File Address Is Like This Or Similiar, Here Are The Example Here And Here
Also If It Says That "Could Not Find Script" It's Okay To Move On Not Unless It's Not Working.
Regard,
Lennox
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Tv Repair
Hi Hassan
The root process also installs an application like SuperSU, which controls access to the SU binary, so you can choose which applications are allowed to have root access.