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[Q] Can't access root and Google apps

I recently rooted my phone (T-Mobile US Nexus S) and installed the 4.0.3 OTA update from this thread, but now I cannot access any Google apps or get root access on any of the apps that require it.

SounderBruce said:
I recently rooted my phone (T-Mobile US Nexus S) and installed the 4.0.3 OTA update from this thread, but now I cannot access any Google apps or get root access on any of the apps that require it.
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Ok! first download : http://www.4shared.com/zip/XG506hyV/icsroot-fastboot-recovey.html
just unpack, connect your device and click run.bat.....Good luck!

I ran the .bat, but I get an error saying "Device already rooted", but it is still not recognized as rooted by SuperUser.
Alternatively, is it possible to completely wipe the phone of everything (including root) so I can start over with a fresh phone?

Of course you can, and might be the best idea if you don't mind doing it.
Make sure you have the latest CWM recovery on your phone, download the FULL ROM from this thread (i'm not american so i don't know exactly, but from what i know yours is the I9020T, so get that ROM) and copy it to the SDCard. Now go into recovery, wipe system/data and dalvik cache, then flash the ROM.
Do make sure you have the right ROM though. This will get you 100% fresh and untouched 4.0.3. You can probably clear out any non-personal folders on the sdcard too, but that shouldn't do any harm anyway.
After this, use the attached file from this thread to root, and feel free to update root/superuser.

Actually, that's what I did...I can't use CWM recovery because its displaying an error of no root. So how do I wipe this or fix CWM?

Is your boot loader unlocked? And are you trying to flash cwm through fastboot?
Note to backup your sdcard if unlocking the bootloader.

Harbb said:
Is your boot loader unlocked? And are you trying to flash cwm through fastboot?
Note to backup your sdcard if unlocking the bootloader.
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My bootloader is apparently unlocked and I'm trying to flash through fastboot.

Are you sure the following is satisfied:
-open padlock and google logo on boot
-fastboot (on phone) says "bootloader status: unlocked" or something of the like
-you are using: "fastboot flash recovery "C:\path\to\recovery.img""
-you are using the above command while connected to the PC via USB (with working drivers) and that you are in fastboot mode on the phone (turn off phone --> hold Vol. Up then hold Power TOGETHER for about 2 seconds, should give you reboot and recovery options)
It is necessary to be in the bootloader/fastboot interface on the phone when you run the command. Hopefully it was something simple that i said above, otherwise i'm completely lost.

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. I didn't use that method to root...
4. I'll try that.

3 is just flashing recovery, that is the code u type into cmd/terminal to reflash the recovery img. It isn't rooting the phone. 4 is how to get into the mode on the phone to use the command.
Its a bit confusing at first but makes much more sense once you do it one or two times.

Where do I go to get the recovery image?

The latest ClockWorkMod Recovery can be found on this page. Just scroll down to Nexus S and download 5.0.2.0 crespo .img. Then just direct fastboot to the folder you have it saved in while using the "fastboot flash recovery C:\path\to\recovery.img" command.

Ok. I've tried this, but in command prompt, I get the following error:
C:\Users\Bruce>fastboot flash recovery C:\Users\Bruce\Downloads\recovery.img
'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.

Check out this rooting guide, however only go up to step 5 (and do NOT type "fastboot oem unlock", do everything up until that point). This will setup fastboot for you, and setup drivers for your computer. Once this is done, do what you did above and it should work successfully.
Remember to cd (change directory) in cmd to where you unzipped that folder.

There isn't a link...

Sorry, stuffed that up. I fixed the link in my previous post pointing to NexusSHacks - How to Root Nexus S.

It's worked, but when I try to go to the recovery menu, the Google/unlocked padlock screen freezes or it displays an Android with its chest compartment open and a red triangular ! symbol.

I just had a really long reply and managed to lose it by closing the page..
That's the stock bootloader you see there, it probably didnt flash or you rebooted your phone. And make sure that you are flashing the latest CWM you downloaded before.

I flashed the latest CWM, but when I try to go to recovery, my phone freezes at the Google logo with the unlocked padlock.

Have you tried flashing it again, or maybe redownloading the file? And of course making sure it is the NEXUS S version which you are downloading.
Alternatively, try just "fastboot boot recovery.img", replacing recovery.img with the full name and path of cwm.
edit: btw, i'll be gone for an hour or two Bruce so i can answer any more questions/issues when i get back

[Q] Clockworkmod Recovery refuses to install on Xoom 3.2.1

So, basically, the details on the Xoom:
Android Version: 3.2.1
Build: HTK75D
Kernel: 2.6.36.3-g111d827 [email protected] #1
Bootloader is unlocked
I am trying to install Tiamat's Clockworkmod image via the ADB method. I do exactly these steps:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery Tiamat-*********-cwm.img
According to the adb console, it says it flashed correctly, and the fastboot also gives the same confirmation.
fastboot reboot
I boot up normally, and run:
adb reboot recovery
It then gives me the dreaded ! mark.
I've spent more than 5 hours trying to get the recovery working, and have tried re downloading the img, changing cables , and the only method that gave me a small glimpse of hope is flashing another img file (cwm 3.0.2.8 flashed) which worked once and then reverted to the ! mark.
Help? If any other info is needed, I will gladly provide.

try this:
1) Flash the recovery via bootloader and the fastboot command
2) After the flash, issue fastboot reboot to reboot the xoom
3) At the M logo during bootup, start hitting the volume down until you see Recovery on the top left corner then hit volume up to select it
That should get you into clockwork mod recovery, after you flash the root package you'll be good to go

Scsa20,
Has this been verified?
Should the offending files, (/system/recovery-from-boot.p OR
/system/etc/install-recovery.sh) be removed per Joe Ferreira's post?
I will try this fix after it has been verified (I've given you a thanks already )

How to... JB update if unlocked and rooted?

I originally followed the steps below to unlock and root my stock TF300 (had already updated to Jelly Bean prior to unlocking). Now that there is a new Jelly Bean update file, how do update my system (have TWRP). I'm a noob and don't want to screw it up. Thanks!!
1) Download these 2 files:
- Jellybean recovery with fastboot files: Fastboot files + JB recovery
- Root files: Root Files
- You can also download the new CWM Touch recovery if you don't like TWRP: CWM Touch recovery thread
2) Extract the recovery with fastboot files zip and open a command prompt in the same folder of the adb and fastboot files (Shift + Right mouse)
3) Reboot into the bootloader of your tablet, type: adb reboot bootloader
4) When your tablet has reached the bootloader navigate with volume down to the usb icon and press volume up to confirm.
5) To flash the recovery type:
- TWRP: fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery tf300t-jb.blob
- CWM: fastboot -i 0x0b05 flash recovery CWM-Touch.blob
6) A blue bar will appear and the recovery will be installed, when the blue bar is filled press volume up + power button to reboot into the tablet.
Now we will root the tablet
7) Copy Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed to the internal storage of your tablet. then reboot into the bootloader again.
8) This time you need to select the RCK icon with volume up to enter the recovery image.
9) In recovery flash Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed and reboot into the system
10) Install Supersu from Google Play
11) Open up Supersu, it will ask you to update the binary, choose yes.
12) Now your tablet should be rooted

I'm in the same boat, I installed JB then unlocked bootloader and installed TWRP. 100% stock just rooted and need some help installing the new JB update without wiping.
With my Samsung S3 it was easy to do just download the full firmware and flash it and it would just update the system and I would not loose any apps or settings. I hope this is the case with TF300 as well.
I have downloaded the full firmware off Asus website and just need to flash it, I remember reading a thread that this can be done using recovery and does not wipe. I'm not a noob with flashing I just don't want to wipe and want to make sure.
So please if someone can confirm flashing the full firmware from Asus site using TWRP will not wipe the device?
I don't care about root since i can flash the root zip file using TWRP later I just don't want the tablet to wipe.
EDIT:
Based on this it would seem its simple just flash the full firmware from Asus website and then flash TWRP again and then root it.

Thanks, I went ahead and did the flash and root and it worked just fine!
EDIT:
Based on this it would seem its simple just flash the full firmware from Asus website and then flash TWRP again and then root it.[/QUOTE]

Can't Update to 11.0-XNPH38r Incremental (Chinese OPO)

So I bought a Chinese OnePlus One, and it came pre-installed with CM 11 version 11.0-XNPH33r.
Connected to wifi, and got the system update for 11.0-XNPH38r Incremental, so I click download and install.
It reboots phone, then it loads ColorOS recovery looking screen with Chinese written on it and a green loading bar, then The CM splash icons comes back and loads. (alien looking guy with an arrow circling around his head)
After all that, I go to check the version and I'm still stuck at 11.0-XNPH33r!
I tried manually doing it from ColorOS recovery with 11.0-XNPH38r Incremental zip file, it installs about 3/4 of the way and then fails.
My Kernel Version is : 3.4.0-cyanogenmod-g0ad30e5
My ColorOS Recovery Version is : 1.2 (Rooted)
I've been looking around the forums, and I see people manually updating using TWRP which I don't have.
Can someone please help me, and if you have a solution can you please give me a step by step direction since I'm new to flashing/rooting and this phone.

I have a guide thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2839471
It contains instructions on how to unlock your bootloader and install TWRP recovery (sections 1 and 2). Before doing anything though you should check the status of your bootloader because it might already be unlocked. You'll need to follow the instructions at the top of the guide to install your phone drivers and also adb/fastboot via the Android SDK. Once you have done that you can boot your phone into fastboot mode (hold power + volume up), connect your phone to your PC via usb cable, open a command prompt from your fastboot folder (shift + right click anywhere within the foler, then select open command prompt here), and issue this command:
Code:
fastboot oem device-info
Please post the results here.

Thanks man, I'll try that out.

timmaaa said:
I have a guide thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2839471
It contains instructions on how to unlock your bootloader and install TWRP recovery (sections 1 and 2). Before doing anything though you should check the status of your bootloader because it might already be unlocked. You'll need to follow the instructions at the top of the guide to install your phone drivers and also adb/fastboot via the Android SDK. Once you have done that you can boot your phone into fastboot mode (hold power + volume up), connect your phone to your PC via usb cable, open a command prompt from your fastboot folder (shift + right click anywhere within the foler, then select open command prompt here), and issue this command:
Code:
fastboot oem device-info
Please post the results here.
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TY for you help. I manage to get a custom recovery (TWRP), but I still can't update past 33R, when I update I get "E:Error executing updater binary in zip '/cache/cm-bacon-3628510d76-to-ac1ccf7921-signed.zip
I also have this phone SuperSU fully rooted I think

TheOneinNeed said:
TY for you help. I manage to get a custom recovery (TWRP), but I still can't update past 33R, when I update I get "E:Error executing updater binary in zip '/cache/cm-bacon-3628510d76-to-ac1ccf7921-signed.zip
I also have this phone SuperSU fully rooted I think
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Go to section 8 of my guide and flash the stock images. Make sure you remove the -w of the last command though or it'll wipe all your user data.
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timmaaa said:
Go to section 8 of my guide and flash the stock images. Make sure you remove the -w of the last command though or it'll wipe all your user data.
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Thanks man. I actually tried the flashing of 44s on the guide you sent me and it worked. Sorry for my last reply. You've been a great help and my phone is up to date.
Two last question if you don't mind. When the new update comes, can I install through Settings> About Phones> System Updates
or do I have to do something similar to the flashing I just did
after flashing my custom recovery is gone (TWRP) and the Cyanogen Mod Recovery took its place. Should I leave it like that or get TWRP and if TWRP is the answer, do I use the same method I did installing the custom recovery?

You should now have no problems receiving automatic updates through the settings menu. You can leave the stock recovery if you want to, or you can flash TWRP again. If you don't intend on flashing any custom ROMs or mods then the stock recovery should suit you just fine. Flashing a recovery is done via fastboot.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.4.1.img
(where the recovery filename is twrp-2.8.4.1.img)

timmaaa said:
You should now have no problems receiving automatic updates through the settings menu. You can leave the stock recovery if you want to, or you can flash TWRP again. If you don't intend on flashing any custom ROMs or mods then the stock recovery should suit you just fine. Flashing a recovery is done via fastboot.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.4.1.img
(where the recovery filename is twrp-2.8.4.1.img)
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Thank you for your time and effort to help.
I appreciate it a lot. Thanks again!

no command issue while installing twrp

unlocked bootloader and installed twrp recovery with that I installed cyanogenmod 13 through it...after that I installed stock rom ....now when iam trying to install twrp recovery...it's showing no command....how to resolve it....
I searched about this issue in this forum but I didn't get the correct solution to solve the problem..
My device- Moto g3 xt1550
Android 6.0.1

vamshi151 said:
unlocked bootloader and installed twrp recovery with that I installed cyanogenmod 13 through it...after that I installed stock rom ....now when iam trying to install twrp recovery...it's showing no command....how to resolve it....
I searched about this issue in this forum but I didn't get the correct solution to solve the problem..
My device- Moto g3 xt1550
Android 6.0.1
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I didnt get anything from the post. you have to be little bit specific.
i mean you
1. unlocked bootloader(fine)
2. installed twrp(also fine)
3. installed cm13(great)
4. you reverted back to stock rom??? How from twrp, flashfire or fastboot.?
and now how are you trying to install twrp? from fastboot?

Flash twrp image with fastboot, start TWRP, reboot recovery within TWRP, then twrp sticks... profit.

Arcade said:
I didnt get anything from the post. you have to be little bit specific.
i mean you
1. unlocked bootloader(fine)
2. installed twrp(also fine)
3. installed cm13(great)
4. you reverted back to stock rom??? How from twrp, flashfire or fastboot.?
and now how are you trying to install twrp? from fastboot?
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From fastboot i installed stock rom then I try to install twrp again through fastboot mode but it's showing no command

which guide you used to flash stock rom through fastboot?

Motorola website

Arcade said:
I didnt get anything from the post. you have to be little bit specific.
i mean you
1. unlocked bootloader(fine)
2. installed twrp(also fine)
3. installed cm13(great)
4. you reverted back to stock rom??? How from twrp, flashfire or fastboot.?
and now how are you trying to install twrp? from fastboot?
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What's the solution for that

Arcade said:
I didnt get anything from the post. you have to be little bit specific.
i mean you
1. unlocked bootloader(fine)
2. installed twrp(also fine)
3. installed cm13(great)
4. you reverted back to stock rom??? How from twrp, flashfire or fastboot.?
and now how are you trying to install twrp? from fastboot?
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From fastboot i installed stock rom then I try to install twrp again through fastboot mode but it's showing no command

vamshi151 said:
From fastboot i installed stock rom then I try to install twrp again through fastboot mode but it's showing no command
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TWRP is not sticking...
1) Start the bootloader, flash TWRP in fastboot with the command: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img (Replace twrp.img with the name of the TWRP img file)
2) Press VOL DN to start Recovery and select it, TWRP should start... When prompted if you should allow changes to system, say YES or allow or whatever so that is allowed to mount system as read-write.
3) In the TWRP main menu, select Reboot, then Reboot - Recovery
4) The device will restart and TWRP will start again, if asked to allow changed changes to system again, allow it
5) Go to Mounts and make sure Mount System Read-Only is NOT ticked
6) Press Home, then Reboot and Reboot Recovery again
TWRP will start again and be set, it will not go away unless you flash something with a recovery.img in the file (custom ROMs do not normally contain this file).

acejavelin said:
TWRP is not sticking...
1) Start the bootloader, flash TWRP in fastboot with the command: fastboot flash recovery twrp.img (Replace twrp.img with the name of the TWRP img file)
2) Press VOL DN to start Recovery and select it, TWRP should start... When prompted if you should allow changes to system, say YES or allow or whatever so that is allowed to mount system as read-write.
3) In the TWRP main menu, select Reboot, then Reboot - Recovery
4) The device will restart and TWRP will start again, if asked to allow changed changes to system again, allow it
5) Go to Mounts and make sure Mount System Read-Only is NOT ticked
6) Press Home, then Reboot and Reboot Recovery again
TWRP will start again and be set, it will not go away unless you flash something with a recovery.img in the file (custom ROMs do not normally contain this file).
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Again It's showing no command

vamshi151 said:
Again It's showing no command
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At what point? What command are you using to perform the flash?
I'm sorry... I've just done this on numerous G3's and what you are describing doesn't just happen for no reason... either the initial flash was done incorrectly, the process to set it was not followed, or there is actually a defect in the device (which is unlikely if TWRP boots even once after bring flashed).

vamshi151 said:
unlocked bootloader and installed twrp recovery with that I installed cyanogenmod 13 through it...after that I installed stock rom ....now when iam trying to install twrp recovery...it's showing no command....how to resolve it....
I searched about this issue in this forum but I didn't get the correct solution to solve the problem..
My device- Moto g3 xt1550
Android 6.0.1
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Root with kingroot and flash twrp with flashify
I tried and successfully flashed twrp
Here is the link for kingroot https://king-root.net/d/kingroot_5_0_0.apk

no command
vamshi151 said:
unlocked bootloader and installed twrp recovery with that I installed cyanogenmod 13 through it...after that I installed stock rom ....now when iam trying to install twrp recovery...it's showing no command....how to resolve it....
I searched about this issue in this forum but I didn't get the correct solution to solve the problem..
My device- Moto g3 xt1550
Android 6.0.1
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when u see no command just hold power then press volume up.........this will take u to stock recovery.......

jatintomar said:
Root with kingroot and flash twrp with flashify
I tried and successfully flashed twrp
Here is the link for kingroot https://king-root.net/d/kingroot_5_0_0.apk
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NEVER USE KINGROOT OR KINGOROOT on a Moto G3 with Marshmallow, it will soft brick... We have seen at least a half dozen specific examples by experienced users... Somehow you got lucky, but I would never recommend this method to a user.
Now, once rooted Flashify is a viable option.