So, when we get official ics, with the rooting process differ..? And if so, how? I know it may not seem like a huge problem, but for some reason tthis worries me alot. Thanks guys
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If you already have the bootloader unlocked and clockworkmod recovery then you will be fine as people here will put out pre rooted roms both stock and tweaked. The thing to remember is no matter how much android changes it is still Linux and open source so people will still be able to edit the program to get root access.
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But even though I have unlocked bootloader and clockworkmod, what if I take the ota..? Then what?
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You will still be rooted if not just root like you did before. Google is not apple Google does not try to block root access.
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All of the root methods seem to involve flashing something, but I would prefer to have a locked bootloader with traditional root.
Is there a way to do this on a xoom?
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Reason for wanting a locked bootloader? Also you should post this in Q&A.
When its unlocked I do stupid things
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You can not root the Xoom without unlocking. Since you posted this in development, I will assume you are developing a way to do this, let new know if you need testers.
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Why can't we root without flash?
Why can we do it on phones with locked bootloaders?
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The better question is why make things more difficult when you can unlock/relock? The path was simple, they didn't need to come up with a way to get around the bootloader.
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I find it a pita if I need to unlock it resets everything.
all I wanna do is root, de bloat my way, unroot.
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jediman said:
I find it a pita if I need to unlock it resets everything.
all I wanna do is root, de bloat my way, unroot.
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Too freaking bad! The Xoom is not a phone.
Xoom is easy to root. Must be unlocked and yes you will need to set things up again, but if I have to wipe, to flash a new Rom, for example, I'm back up and running my favorite configuration within 15 minutes tops! I use ADW EX launcher and backup my settings and desktop configuration, and with Titanium Backup, I just restore Missing apps and data (associated with those apps) and I'm back in business. And if anything goes wrong, I just restore my nandroid backup through the ClockworkMod recovery menu. There are many times we may need to wipe, voluntarily and not...if your're unlocked and rooted you can be well prepared.
Meh is all I can say >.>
I need some advice, I am considering unrooting because I want to sell my G2x because I am not fond of it anymore. I tried to unroot now, using the unlocker website that works in tandem with this forum. I still see Super User on my phone. I watched the video, and followed every set of the directions. What is going on with my phone?
Why would you want to unroot? I mean the buyer ( if you sell it ) probably wont even know? Just delete superuser
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Hope this helps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14159600#post14159600
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This should do it. http://rootuninstaller.com/
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I might be selling it off to one of those websites that buys phones because I found one that might give $180.
SuperUser still shows up as a random APK image, not like the pirate logo. It shows a generic Android icon. I can only freeze super user. The app I downloaded to show root access is present or not says my phone is not rooted. I just am stuck in the LG-P999 Stock Af rom. I don't want Froyo anymore, I prefer going to Gingerbread for the sake of selling my phone.
nviz22 said:
SuperUser still shows up as a random APK image, not like the pirate logo. It shows a generic Android icon. I can only freeze super user. The app I downloaded to show root access is present or not says my phone is not rooted. I just am stuck in the LG-P999 Stock Af rom. I don't want Froyo anymore, I prefer going to Gingerbread for the sake of selling my phone.
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check rom for recovery it will flash you back to stock ota gb 2.3.3 rom.
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I'm new to the Nexus S forum you'll see me on the Rezound, Galaxy tab 10.1, and tab 7 Verizon forums. Just wanted to know what should I do, root or leave stock?? I'm on the 4.0.4 ota.
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Oh and let me say for not having a daulcore or 1.5GHz, this phone is snappy and I love the NFC lol. I'm still with Verizon but needed a secondary line for work Lol.....?
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Root it. Its faster. And so much customization
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Is rooting this phone easy.
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Yep!
http://theunlockr.com/2011/09/24/how-to-root-the-nexus-s-4g/
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And sorry for the poor typing I'm not use to the keyboard on this phone.
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Stay away from the trolls and dont sass me. Welcome.
Shark_On_Land said:
Stay away from the trolls and dont sass me. Welcome.
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Now look who's talking? One of the best trolls here in nexus s forum
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Your not cool till you root
Root if you want more features. As for performance, the stock kernel on 4.0.4 is pretty fast.
Thanks for the warm welcome and just got time to respond. So going to dig into the S and root it.
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Its the best single core phone. You will love it!! I did it for 8 months!! Now im moving to a GN.. I am androidless now.. I will buy my gn in aug/sept
thegtfusion said:
Its the best single core phone. You will love it!! I did it for 8 months!! Now im moving to a GN.. I am androidless now.. I will buy my gn in aug/sept
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cool story bro
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I don't see any reason not to root your phone.
n00b ?
I rooted my phone using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1007782. When I vol up and power should I see clockworkmod when not connected to the usb? I don't. I downloaded Rom Manager and nothing went into superuser?
What am I doing wrong??
I have to usb, cmd, fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo.img every time?
Shouldn't it just stick?
jayjay3333 said:
I rooted my phone using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1007782. When I vol up and power should I see clockworkmod when not connected to the usb? I don't. I downloaded Rom Manager and nothing went into superuser?
What am I doing wrong??
I have to usb, cmd, fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-crespo.img evey time?
Shouldn't it just stick?
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After you flash recovery, you should boot into it. Then flash a ROM. If you leave it stock, there is a script that flashes stock recovery every boot, so you lose cwm.
There is a way to disable that script if you want to remain stock, but i can't remember where i saw the instructions for that.
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After you flash recovery, you should boot into it. Then flash a ROM. If you leave it stock, there is a script that flashes stock recovery every boot, so you lose cwm.
There is a way to disable that script if you want to remain stock, but i can't remember where i saw the instructions for that.
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So am I not actually rooted then? Super user is still empty and titanium backup is still failing to get root??
I tried this below but it wouldn't let me change the name?? I used astro, solid explorer and ES file. If I have root shouldn't I be able to do this?
"Note: There is a script in your phone that will remove ClockworkMod recovery when you reboot. In order to stop this from happening, download a root explorer from the Market (ES File Explorer, Root Explorer, File Expert). Use it to navigate to /system/etc/ on your phone. Find a file named “install-recovery.sh” and rename to to something like “install-recovery.sh.bak”. This will render it disabled and will make sure you keep your custom recovery."
via http://www.freeyourandroid.com/guide/nexus-s-rooting-guide
Factory images from Google don't have the install-recovery.sh file. Only if you get OTA you will have that file.
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Truth be told I flashed my stock rooted nandroid and it was suave. That stock build really is smooth but I went back to 4G MIUI.
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Okay, I read on here every day on my cell and can't find the answer to my question. I, like alot of people have a stock, rooted, unlocked phone and want to update to the latest OTA. I would like to, if possible, do this without Odin.
I was wondering if they're was a file like Scott's stock Rom that could be dirty flashed over stock without any problems? If there is no other way, I plan on using Odin to get back to stock after I relock the bootloader, take the update, and then reroot, unlock, etc.
The big reason that I would rather do it without the computer is that I am on the road 90% of the time and don't have access to a computer. I depend on my phone for GPS as well as entertainment, so being without my phone isn't an option for me. Are there any options?
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Okay, I read on here every day on my cell and can't find the answer to my question. I, like alot of people have a stock, rooted, unlocked phone and want to update to the latest OTA. I would like to, if possible, do this without Odin.
I was wondering if they're was a file like Scott's stock Rom that could be dirty flashed over stock without any problems? If there is no other way, I plan on using Odin to get back to stock after I relock the bootloader, take the update, and then reroot, unlock, etc.
The big reason that I would rather do it without the computer is that I am on the road 90% of the time and don't have access to a computer. I depend on my phone for GPS as well as entertainment, so being without my phone isn't an option for me. Are there any options?
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I am the same way and would like to do it without going completely back to locked/un-rooted/stock. I was able to find a ROM that Scott just updated with the new VRALG7 from verizon here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1892670
This will apparently update your phone to the new baseband and leave you stock/rooted.
Hope this helps!
Yeah I read that, but there are some bugs. I wonder if anyone has tried a dirty flash?
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I just did this, I downloaded Scott's latest vralg7 on my phone opened and flashed. It works awesome haven't had any probs yet. BTW I'm stock rooted unlocked that's it.:thumbup:
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I just did this, I downloaded Scott's latest vralg7 on my phone opened and flashed. It works awesome haven't had any probs yet. BTW I'm stock rooted unlocked that's it.:thumbup:
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Did you just wipe cache and dalvik cache or do a full wipe?
What I ended up doing was a full wipe and flashed CleanROM 2.5, which is based on the new VRLG7 updates. Then I flashed the new VRLG7 radio form here:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/34053-of...zon-sgs3-sch-i535-odin-or-recovery-flashable/
Titanium backup took care of restoring all of my apps and settings.
I am curious about this as well. I sent him a PM and will let you know if he replies.
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I sent him a PM and haven't heard back yet. I have read more on this and evidently, flashing on top will not update the framework? Does anyone else have any ideas?
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Sorry for the late reply. I just wiped cache I didn't wipe and factory reset and it works great
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I am curious about this as well. I sent him a PM and will let you know if he replies.
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I appreciate it!
HHF2 said:
Okay, I read on here every day on my cell and can't find the answer to my question. I, like alot of people have a stock, rooted, unlocked phone and want to update to the latest OTA. I would like to, if possible, do this without Odin.
I was wondering if they're was a file like Scott's stock Rom that could be dirty flashed over stock without any problems? If there is no other way, I plan on using Odin to get back to stock after I relock the bootloader, take the update, and then reroot, unlock, etc.
The big reason that I would rather do it without the computer is that I am on the road 90% of the time and don't have access to a computer. I depend on my phone for GPS as well as entertainment, so being without my phone isn't an option for me. Are there any options?
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You could use Mobile Odin! This designed for people on the go.
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I just did this, I downloaded Scott's latest vralg7 on my phone opened and flashed. It works awesome haven't had any probs yet. BTW I'm stock rooted unlocked that's it.:thumbup:
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You just want to make sure you don't accidentally lock your bootloader and reboot since you will get the Verizon unauthorized software message which is also fixable but..
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You could use Mobile Odin! This designed for people on the go.
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Okay, I purchased mobile Odin pro, what is the way that I need to do it? I have not seen a guide for that application. Also, will I lose everything on the phone and have to restore everything if I do it this way?
EDIT: I think I can probably wing mobile Odin, I can't find the new image file to flash. Does anyone know where to find it? I looked on Samsung updates . Com and couldn't find it.
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Can I ask why you guys want the update anyway? I'm also on stock/rooted/unlocked and all I did was freeze the apps called 'sdm' and 'fwupgrade' and there's no chance for it to update to the OTA. I hear all it has is dumbed down search and a Verizon remote-help sort of thing.
It blocks a security issue and is different framework from what I understand. I would lock the bootloader, unroot, OTA, and then redo everything but will not be around a computer until tomorrow at the best.
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It blocks a security issue and is different framework from what I understand. I would lock the bootloader, unroot, OTA, and then redo everything but will not be around a computer until tomorrow at the best.
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After reading the posts on Scott's CleanROM 2.5, that's what I am going to do this weekend. I will feel a lot better knowing I received the most up-to-date software from Samsung as the framework and then customize my phone the way I want. Plus, that's what a lot of the more experienced posters have been recommending, and for a noob like me, it would be dumb for me to not take their advice.
Thanks for getting back to me about the cache wiping question!
No worries, good luck!
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Ever since i upgraded my note II to 4.3 none of my fake gps apps work anymore. I used it a lot in a game i play and am very frustrated that i cant anymore. Does anyone here know how get it working again? My phone is rooted, but the bootloader is still locked. Ive almost bricked it once already trying to flash roms, so im hesitant to try again until i can get a new phone and use this as backup.
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Ever since i upgraded my note II to 4.3 none of my fake gps apps work anymore. I used it a lot in a game i play and am very frustrated that i cant anymore. Does anyone here know how get it working again? My phone is rooted, but the bootloader is still locked. Ive almost bricked it once already trying to flash roms, so im hesitant to try again until i can get a new phone and use this as backup.
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You can unlock bootloader and even change your ROM. Search your device type here on xda and read first the comments from the people who already have changed their ROMS. If they don't have significant problems why should you worry.
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Im not so much worried about the process, im more worried about screwing it up lol. I am a noob to rooting and flashing roms. But thanks for replying.
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Try downloading "Fake GPS Pro" from the play store, it works with android 4.3