OK... so I originally had a rooted WiFi Xoom and then unrooted it to wait for the update then got impatient and re-rooted it to flash the update via clockwork recovery.
I'd like to go ahead and remove root and relock the device. I don't care that much about installing new kernels for SD card since I've got everything stored elsewhere and overclocking doesn't really interest me.
Is there a method of un-rooting and re-locking the device after updating to 3.1? I didn't see a thread on it yet and am unsure how much the unrooting method from 3.0 would have changed.
Thanks
I don't think that Moto has released the stock files for 3.1 yet, that you need to unroot and stay on 3.1. And there have been numerous pleas for help on this forum from users who have tried to relock and ended up bricking their Xoom.
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Thanks for the info. I figured I would ask before trying it since I didn't think the 3.01 files would work for 3.1. Guess I will just be patient
wcfarris said:
Thanks for the info. I figured I would ask before trying it since I didn't think the 3.01 files would work for 3.1. Guess I will just be patient
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Yeah, your best bet would be to relock using the stock images and then wait patiently until you receive the 3.1 OTA.
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Yeah, your best bet would be to relock using the stock images and then wait patiently until you receive the 3.1 OTA.
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So to get back to stock from factory, the stock images will work with 3.1 rooted? I want to be on 3.1 not rooted. Thanks
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Ok, this worked for me as of 10/20/10, i had my phone rooted by unrevoked, I am like many of the people here who kept having issues with all the PC36IMG.zip not working. I have extracted a new PC36IMG.zip from the ruu's and have not had any issues. I also had the dreaded "main version is older" issue. This seemed to take care of the issue! Im now back to stock!
Step 1 you will need to go here:
http://downloads.unrevoked.com/forever/current/unrevoked-forever-son.zip
If you used Unrevoked Forever at any time, flash unrevoked-forever-son.zip from recovery until hboot shows S-ON(Credit to djR3Z tut)
Step 2
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=108Z9R8Y
This is the PC36IMG.zip file that you will need
- Put this on the root of your sdcard
- Boot into hboot and let it load up the PC36IMG.zip
- It will run like a normal update
- Reboot when finished
- It will do a few other things (Load radio and update)
- After it fully loads you should be back to complete stock!!!!
Lemme know if this doesn't work for you
LIKE I SAID THIS WORKED AS OF 10/20/2010!!!
I am not responsible for damages to your phone! You chose to go the route you did, so face the consequences, I'm just posting what has worked for me, so use at your own risk! Love the android, love my evo!
Has been tested and works if you have a rooted via unrevoked method.
So can I update my evo ota to 3.29.651.5 and then follow these steps? Right now I have the stock 3.26.651.6 rooted with unrevoked3. TIA
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So can I update my evo ota to 3.29.651.5 and then follow these steps? Right now I have the stock 3.26.651.6 rooted with unrevoked3. TIA
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Im not understanding? If you apply just the PC36IMG you should at least lose root and be updated to latest update. You have to run the first tool to relock the bootloader. You will see in hboot if it is locked or unlocked. Locked is s- on unlocked is s- off
My bad, I was wanting to root or better yet, update to 29 and then root.
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yes you can achieve root on the new update through unrevoked. I'm not a fan of rooting this way, as people have had lots of trouble unrooting (had this problem myself). Thats why I came up with this tut so you can unroot if you have to send back to sprint. my method was the only one that worked for me to get unrooted.
people...just use unrevoked 3...i mean its a one click process...u dont have to do anything after that in about 2 minutes your rooted and nand unlocked =P
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So can I update my evo ota to 3.29.651.5 and then follow these steps? Right now I have the stock 3.26.651.6 rooted with unrevoked3. TIA
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Just flash a ROM that's based on the 3.29 update.
Well hopefully this works. I'm not going to root with unrevoked again I don't think. It was much easier for me to unroot my last phone w/o using unrevoked.
Nope, as of 1/19/11 this does not work.
Will this work if I didn't use unrevoked? I am currently having an issue where my usb/charging port is not working properly and can not connect to the computer. I am rooted but need to unroot so I can send my phone back.
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Will this work if I didn't use unrevoked? I am currently having an issue where my usb/charging port is not working properly and can not connect to the computer. I am rooted but need to unroot so I can send my phone back.
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This is incredibly outdated, so no, it will not currently work with your phone.
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This is incredibly outdated, so no, it will not currently work with your phone.
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Even if I downgraded my ROM?..I am currently on a 2.1 ROM..
Only one way to find out. It SHOULD. I ended up downloading one of the early official 2.2 releases and flashed that on my phone. Of course now it won't do another OTA because the "signatures are invalid".
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This is incredibly outdated, so no, it will not currently work with your phone.
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I haven't seen any "unroot" threads that have worked for me. Is there one I'm missing?
jpitt916 said:
Only one way to find out. It SHOULD. I ended up downloading one of the early official 2.2 releases and flashed that on my phone. Of course now it won't do another OTA because the "signatures are invalid".
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I tried just putting the pcimg on my sd card and power up into bootloader and it gives me an error saying that the image is older or something...Agh.
Bit of a noob question, but do I need to unroot my g2x before the 2.3.3 update? I'm not running any ROM's I just rooted to freeze the bloatware. Will I brick my phone if I run the OTA update without unrooting?
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Bit of a noob question, but do I need to unroot my g2x before the 2.3.3 update? I'm not running any ROM's I just rooted to freeze the bloatware. Will I brick my phone if I run the OTA update without unrooting?
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Some ppl are unrooting, but the update will remove it anyway. Head over the General section for more detailed info.
geenaleigh said:
Bit of a noob question, but do I need to unroot my g2x before the 2.3.3 update? I'm not running any ROM's I just rooted to freeze the bloatware. Will I brick my phone if I run the OTA update without unrooting?
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No need to unroot, its safe to run the OTA without urooting. I had my phone rooted with stock recovery and I ran the OTA just fine with the LG tool. Now whether you want to wait for OTA or run the LG tool is a different question. Most people will want to stay away from LG tool and wait for the OTA.
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No need to unroot, its safe to run the OTA without urooting. I had my phone rooted with stock recovery and I ran the OTA just fine with the LG tool. Now whether you want to wait for OTA or run the LG tool is a different question. Most people will want to stay away from LG tool and wait for the OTA.
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Has the OTA update been pushed to everyone yet? I just loaded the stock 2.2 ROM and back to stock recovery, and it still says I'm up to date (still rooted)
Sam issue for me. Still reads... You have the current version.
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Ajj915 said:
Sam issue for me. Still reads... You have the current version.
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App
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Did you get the OTA update yet? Nothing for me.
Hi I had a question. If I got root and installed revolver would it still be possible to upgrade to ICS when it comes out? I have heard alot of issues of people not being able to do OTAS after this. Also is it possible to remove revolver and got back to stock?
Thanks
After rooting you cannot install any OTA's, but if you run revolver you will most likely see an update to ICS considering the owner keeps it updated. He releases new firmware updates to his ROM the same day they are released from Asus.
If you root though know what you are doing, and yes you would be able to flash back to stock.
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After rooting you cannot install any OTA's, but if you run revolver you will most likely see an update to ICS considering the owner keeps it updated. He releases new firmware updates to his ROM the same day they are released from Asus.
If you root though know what you are doing, and yes you would be able to flash back to stock.
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I see. I've done a bit of rooting with the archos 101 and i'm pretty good with computers. You said you can't do OTAs but asus puts the files on their website don't they? Couldn't you just dl it there and update?
you can download it but you get an error when trying to install I believe. I've just updated through the roms that were released. These guys are right on it, and they're good!
Yes, you could.....but it won't work, and will automatically fail mid-way through. If the update detects any software tampering and doesn't appear to be a stock unrooted build it will fail. Like I said though, ROM developers are good at updates, they put them out daily and we are sure to see a ROM of ICS before it is even out officially for our tabs.
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Without nvflash how can we revert to stock? I'm on a tf101g b80. Sry if i post it there.
I installed the new jelly Bean ROM for the tf300, forced it really with a forum in the general section, everything was working fine except i had lost my recovery.
I tried installing the recovery back on but i couldent, then i tried wipe user data waited a long time for that but nothing happened so i rebooted and now it is stuck at the Asus logo and i cant access the boot loader!! please im desperate! hope its not totally messed up.
I did EXACTLY the same. You are ****ed no way to fix it. I will be sending my tf300 for RMA later this day.
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I did EXACTLY the same. You are ****ed no way to fix it. I will be sending my tf300 for RMA later this day.
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Let us know how that goes - rumor has it that Asus doesn't service tablets with unlocked motherboards. So they'll throw your board in the trash, place in a new one, then charge you for it.
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Let us know how that goes - rumor has it that Asus doesn't service tablets with unlocked motherboards. So they'll throw your board in the trash, place in a new one, then charge you for it.
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what about locked tablets but w/ rooted w/ SU installed? any rumors that they wouldn't service it? I think I should be fine. My JB update is causing tons of Gapps force closings, must have been a corrupt update. Sending it in since I want to keep the BL/warranty intact
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what about locked tablets but w/ rooted w/ SU installed? any rumors that they wouldn't service it? I think I should be fine. My JB update is causing tons of Gapps force closings, must have been a corrupt update. Sending it in since I want to keep the BL/warranty intact
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If your bootloader is intact, your warranty is completely intact. I think there are ways to force the unit to flash stock firmwares.
If you have your root, check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
Method 2 worked for me going back to 9.4.3.30/ICS, then I was able to go to JB afterwards. Bootloader unlock NOT required.
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If your bootloader is intact, your warranty is completely intact. I think there are ways to force the unit to flash stock firmwares.
If you have your root, check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622628
Method 2 worked for me going back to 9.4.3.30/ICS, then I was able to go to JB afterwards. Bootloader unlock NOT required.
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oh nice! I may need to try this. I assume you were unrooted when you tried Method 2. curious, why did you have to go back to .30/ICS before going to JB? and did the JB OTA update come down again for you or you had to try that workaround method?
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oh nice! I may need to try this. I assume you were unrooted when you tried Method 2. curious, why did you have to go back to .30/ICS before going to JB? and did the JB OTA update come down again for you or you had to try that workaround method?
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The JB update script will fail when it tries to patch APK's that you removed. I removed a bunch to de-bloat, so you need a 100% complete stock 9.4.3.30 ICS before the JB update from Asus will work.
I was rooted and unlocked, so I couldn't use the traditional method -- I used a modified zip file that I flashed through TWRP.
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The JB update script will fail when it tries to patch APK's that you removed. I removed a bunch to de-bloat, so you need a 100% complete stock 9.4.3.30 ICS before the JB update from Asus will work.
I was rooted and unlocked, so I couldn't use the traditional method -- I used a modified zip file that I flashed through TWRP.
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thanks for the info
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thanks for the info
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Couple other things -- you will lose TWRP or CWMR upon flashing, attempting to flash one* will brick your unit.
Make sure you back up your root with Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and SuperSU (not Superuser) -- there's a couple threads about this floating around. I was following this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840504
* - they are currently working on making a new JB-compatible recovery after a bunch of us bricked our tablets
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Couple other things -- you will lose TWRP or CWMR upon flashing, attempting to flash one* will brick your unit.
Make sure you back up your root with Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and SuperSU (not Superuser) -- there's a couple threads about this floating around. I was following this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840504
* - they are currently working on making a new JB-compatible recovery after a bunch of us bricked our tablets
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I read that about the custom recoveries since they need to be JB compatible. looks like TWRP is on the case. My instance, I kept my bootloader intact and wanted to keep it still like that just in case I screwed it up like cracking the screen. I've only had it for a few months. That's why I may have to try the Wolf method for rooted users w/ locked bootloaders. I just need to verify thru ADB that I still have root after I upgraded or try the unrooted method to go back to ICS.
Just read that link closely and I def did not have SuperSU installed only Voodoo OTA RK, guess I'm no longer rooted after the update then. I should have waited a few days before I updated and scoured the forums. oh well, I'm just hoping to get a working tablet back. I can only get to the "Welcome" setup screen on JB and immediately get gapps force closes, popping up one after the other. Def a corrupt flash.
How is the rma thing have u gotten word back? I bricked mine upgrading to jb. The fast boot USB method errors and locks up the unit.
So I opened an RMA ticket and am sending my tablet in a day... my boot loader is unlocked as well.
Happened to me too. I'm hoping that ASUS will fix it for a reasonable price. Otherwise I'm just going to get a Nexus 7.
Hey guys, got a question here. I just got my infinity, so i haven't gone into rooting it yet, and have received the option to upgrade firmware. I'm. A bit scared cause ive read people got theirs bricked following an upgrade. Is this possible?? Or was it happening to rooted users only?? How safe is it to upgrade to JB with a full stock infinity??
Example of what I mean: http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...pdate-brick-anyone-elses-infinity-tablet.html
Seen it somewhere on xda too
Thanks for the help!
Pd: don't have time right now to get into rooting it ( i will later on), so I'd appreciate if we could skip the " just root" suggestion, thanks!
not sure why you think we care if you root or not.
just run the update and be happy.
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Hey guys, got a question here. I just got my infinity, so i haven't gone into rooting it yet, and have received the option to upgrade firmware. I'm. A bit scared cause ive read people got theirs bricked following an upgrade. Is this possible?? Or was it happening to rooted users only?? How safe is it to upgrade to JB with a full stock infinity??
Example of what I mean: http://www.transformerforums.com/fo...pdate-brick-anyone-elses-infinity-tablet.html
Seen it somewhere on xda too
Thanks for the help!
Pd: don't have time right now to get into rooting it ( i will later on), so I'd appreciate if we could skip the " just root" suggestion, thanks!
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First, check to see what's the current build version on your tab, if it's .26, then you need to do nvflash backup your bootloader (very important), will get back to this later. If you have version .30 you just go ahead and update to Jelly Bean. Just for your information, once you're on Jelly bean and if you want to root, you need to downgrade back to .30, root it then upgrade back to Jelly bean. OR you could UNLOCK your device (this will void your warantty) while on Jelly Bean, then root it. Read this carefully and make your decision.
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not sure why you think we care if you root or not.
just run the update and be happy.
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Exactly.
No problems updating from a rooted device here.
I lost root, but I didn't care.
No reason to fool with all the rooting stuff if you just want to use the tablet.
An easier root solution will come along eventually.
Update and...be happy!
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Exactly.
No problems updating from a rooted device here.
I lost root, but I didn't care.
No reason to fool with all the rooting stuff if you just want to use the tablet.
An easier root solution will come along eventually.
Update and...be happy!
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Ok, that i didnt know... previous to this tablet, all i've had is my htc phone, which is a pain in the arse to root, unlock, and well, basically, cant update if u have root, since it would brick, so i thought same applied here.
I will root at some point, cause i really like the freedom it gives you (root + unlock bootloader actully)
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First, check to see what's the current build version on your tab, if it's .26, then you need to do nvflash backup your bootloader (very important), will get back to this later. If you have version .30 you just go ahead and update to Jelly Bean. Just for your information, once you're on Jelly bean and if you want to root, you need to downgrade back to .30, root it then upgrade back to Jelly bean. OR you could UNLOCK your device (this will void your warantty) while on Jelly Bean, then root it. Read this carefully and make your decision.
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i knew that if i updated, id later have to downgrade it back in order to root, but just feel like trying official jb before getting into trying roms.
and btw, even though im .30, whats the problem with updating if in .26??
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not sure why you think we care if you root or not.
just run the update and be happy.
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Well, my experience in other forums (desire z), most of the times people suggested to root, so i just wanted to make it clear. Not that i think anyone cares or should care.
coldsun15 said:
Ok, that i didnt know... previous to this tablet, all i've had is my htc phone, which is a pain in the arse to root, unlock, and well, basically, cant update if u have root, since it would brick, so i thought same applied here.
I will root at some point, cause i really like the freedom it gives you (root + unlock bootloader actully)
i knew that if i updated, id later have to downgrade it back in order to root, but just feel like trying official jb before getting into trying roms.
and btw, even though im .30, whats the problem with updating if in .26??
I thought if you do have .26 then you are a very lucky man. You could able to backup your bootloader and make your device brick safe.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901479
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coldsun15 said:
I thought if you do have .26 then you are a very lucky man. You could able to backup your bootloader and make your device brick safe.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1901479
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well, thats a bummer, lol.
So, in any case, with the .30 version, is it safe to upgrade, or do i have the risk of getting into the same problem i stated in the link at post 1?
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buhohitr said:
well, thats a bummer, lol.
So, in any case, with the .30 version, is it safe to upgrade, or do i have the risk of getting into the same problem i stated in the link at post 1?
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It's very safe, piece of cake!! go for it!
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coldsun15 said:
It's very safe, piece of cake!! go for it!
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So, just for my own information (and anyone else who might find it interesting), why have this persons ran into bricks when updating to jb?
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