[Q] Re root device - Asus Transformer TF700

So I was about to boot twrp after having my device on service, the replaced some physical parts. Anyhow I get an error message when I boot twrp, has there come a new system update which does not match my old root? (which was TWRP CROMI btw) or has the service guys done something with it?
Had 4.1.1 root
Is it as simple to do the root again? or are there something I should be caution to do?
thx in advance

Stammis said:
So I was about to boot twrp after having my device on service, the replaced some physical parts. Anyhow I get an error message when I boot twrp, has there come a new system update which does not match my old root? (which was TWRP CROMI btw) or has the service guys done something with it?
Had 4.1.1 root
Is it as simple to do the root again? or are there something I should be caution to do?
thx in advance
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download "root checker" app from the market to verify your root is stills OK. if not try motochopper to re-root.

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[Q] Re-do Bad Root?

I've been having issues with all new root apps being auto-denied (namely goomanager) by superuser. I tried factory reset but unfortunately it kept root. SuperSU said I needed to update binary, but I have no idea how to do that, so I thought unrooting and re-rooting would be easier. Any advice?
mgoblueno1 said:
I've been having issues with all new root apps being auto-denied (namely goomanager) by superuser. I tried factory reset but unfortunately it kept root. SuperSU said I needed to update binary, but I have no idea how to do that, so I thought unrooting and re-rooting would be easier. Any advice?
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Just follow the the instructions superuser gives to update the binary. That is what is causing your half root issues.
sbdags said:
Just follow the the instructions superuser gives to update the binary. That is what is causing your half root issues.
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Alright, I rerooted with motochopper and updated using supersu, but goomanager still get "No recoveries were found for your device", even after I verified it had root access. Do I have to do the complicated method, or is there something else I can try?
mgoblueno1 said:
Alright, I rerooted with motochopper and updated using supersu, but goomanager still get "No recoveries were found for your device", even after I verified it had root access. Do I have to do the complicated method, or is there something else I can try?
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You have to be unlocked to use the goo manager method.
sbdags said:
You have to be unlocked to use the goo manager method.
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I am unlocked via asus unlock tool. And I get the message on the boot up screen that says I'm unlocked
mgoblueno1 said:
I am unlocked via asus unlock tool. And I get the message on the boot up screen that says I'm unlocked
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Somehow GooManager doesn't seem to work on our tablets - don't know why but I read the same scenario more than twice: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524661
Use the fastboot method to install TWRP or the "MinimalADB fastboot Tool"
Yes goo manager has stopped support for installing twrp. I suspect too many people bricked as it can flash the wrong one. Only method now is fast boot from PC which is the best method.

[Q] 4.4.3 Update

Hello everybody.
First of all, I'm not sure whether this is the place to post this kind of questions. My apologies in advance. Here is my problem.
I rooted my nexus 5 nearly after a month of having bought it using the nexus root toolkit. Today I received the 4.4.3 OTA, and somewhere I read that it would fail most likely. I also read read that I should set survival mode in SuperSU (a pro option) in order to retain root access, which I couldn't. I tried to update via the OTA thinking it would fail, and it worked, only that I lost my root access.
Is there an easy way to regain root access? I don't want to wipe and re-install everything. There are only a few apps I use that need root access, however it would be nice to have them back, nevertheless.
Thanks in advance.
PS: Now I am able to record video hassle-free, no more static noise in the background :victory:
HerrJuancho said:
Hello everybody.
First of all, I'm not sure whether this is the place to post this kind of questions. My apologies in advance. Here is my problem.
I rooted my nexus 5 nearly after a month of having bought it using the nexus root toolkit. Today I received the 4.4.3 OTA, and somewhere I read that it would fail most likely. I also read read that I should set survival mode in SuperSU (a pro option) in order to retain root access, which I couldn't. I tried to update via the OTA thinking it would fail, and it worked, only that I lost my root access.
Is there an easy way to regain root access? I don't want to wipe and re-install everything. There are only a few apps I use that need root access, however it would be nice to have them back, nevertheless.
Thanks in advance.
PS: Now I am able to record video hassle-free, no more static noise in the background :victory:
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So dump SuperSU zip on the phone (link in sig), and flash it with recovery.
Aerowinder said:
So dump SuperSU zip on the phone (link in sig), and flash it with recovery.
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Thanks for your reply. I have already SuperSU on my phone, but when I press it it says there are some binaries missing. Busybox doesn't update the binaries since it has no root access and says the device might be improperly rooted. My recovery is TWRP, so I can actully flash root files or such.
Edit: I just tried to boot into recovery and it didn't work quite well. There is a fallen android guy with a red triangle. So I don't have recovery either it seems.
HerrJuancho said:
Thanks for your reply. I have already SuperSU on my phone, but when I press it it says there are some binaries missing. Busybox doesn't update the binaries since it has no root access and says the device might be improperly rooted. My recovery is TWRP, so I can actully flash root files or such.
Edit: I just tried to boot into recovery and it didn't work quite well. There is a fallen android guy with a red triangle. So I don't have recovery either it seems.
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Download TWRP 2.7.1.0 from here: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/hammerhead
Reboot to bootloader, fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Flash SuperSU with TWRP.
If you do not understand these instructions, I highly suggest reading this sticky: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...ide-nexus-5-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t2507905
Aerowinder said:
Download TWRP 2.7.1.0 from here: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/hammerhead
Reboot to bootloader, fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Flash SuperSU with TWRP.
If you do not understand these instructions, I highly suggest reading this sticky: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...ide-nexus-5-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t2507905
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Thanks for the help. I'll try that as soon as I can.

Help with unroot and removing CMW recovery

Can someone please help me in the process of unrooting and removing cmw recovery mod. I know from previous experience i can remove root, using supersu and click full unroot. Problem i am mainly having is what do I do to remove the CMW recovery mod. I have downloaded the factory image of the shield tablet, i just dont know how to go about it. Im very tech savy but im fairly new to android rooting.
S197Mike said:
Can someone please help me in the process of unrooting and removing cmw recovery mod. I know from previous experience i can remove root, using supersu and click full unroot. Problem i am mainly having is what do I do to remove the CMW recovery mod. I have downloaded the factory image of the shield tablet, i just dont know how to go about it. Im very tech savy but im fairly new to android rooting.
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Extract all files from Nvidia's "recovery" file. Then copy the stock recovery.img. Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Stock recovery.img attached. Fastboot flash.
How did you unroot?
I know that some Samsung devices, like the Note 8, require a full Odin of the stock ROM as unroot with SuperUser won't do anything.
lanwarrior said:
How did you unroot?
I know that some Samsung devices, like the Note 8, require a full Odin of the stock ROM as unroot with SuperUser won't do anything.
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SuperSU has a full unroot option. Works on Shield tab.
cam30era said:
SuperSU has a full unroot option. Works on Shield tab.
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Thanks for the confirmation.
FYI, when I had my Note 8.0, doing the full unroot via SuperSU did not remove all the necessary file. Update no longer received, so I had to Odin the stock ROM.
lanwarrior said:
Thanks for the confirmation.
FYI, when I had my Note 8.0, doing the full unroot via SuperSU did not remove all the necessary file. Update no longer received, so I had to Odin the stock ROM.
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FWIW: I flashed the stock recovery, then used SuperSU "unroot", and was able to successfully install the 1.1 OTA. I can't confirm that SuperSu unroot removes every trace of root, but it's good enough to accept OTA updates.
cam30era said:
FWIW: I flashed the stock recovery, then used SuperSU "unroot", and was able to successfully install the 1.1 OTA. I can't confirm that SuperSu unroot removes every trace of root, but it's good enough to accept OTA updates.
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Thanks that is really good to know!
I just did a reset on my phone, install SuperSU, encrypt the tablet, reboot and checked if root is still there (it is).
Now I am trying to unroot by selecting "Full Unroot" in SuperSU, but I got stuck in the "Uninstalling, please wait..." message.
Is this normal?
EDIT: I had to uninstall SuperSU, reinstall from Google Play, update the binary, reboot and then the Full Unroot works. I think it does, because I use "root checker" and it said no root.

6.0.1 ota with stock rooted 6.0

My v10 downloaded an OTA , which im assuming is 6.0
1. Im rooted on stock 6.0 and unlocked boot loader. Will the OTA work without messing up anything ? Ill have to root again im sure, just want some info before i pull the trigger.
I don't think the update will even proceed being that you're on a rooted ROM. I have that notification too, and i just don't know how to turn it off.
I to am rooted,unlockboot and stock rom. I don't feel like taking a chance. So I used titanium backup to freeze the software update and in the drop down notification if you press it, it's a notification from Google play services if you block it in apps it will disappear from your drop down. I also deleted the update zip in the cache folder.I used es file explorer ,device/cache/update
popwar said:
My v10 downloaded an OTA , which im assuming is 6.0
1. Im rooted on stock 6.0 and unlocked boot loader. Will the OTA work without messing up anything ? Ill have to root again im sure, just want some info before i pull the trigger.
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Okay, I'm assuming you are on H90120e (system version). There is a root exploit for the H90120j update. You just do the following:
Make a backup of your apps and settings
Flash your phone to the new update (H90120j)?
Take a look at either one of these threads to root your device again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/step-step-guide-rooting-lg-v10-using-t3382631
OR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/root-android-6-0-h901-t3382819
You can't flash the phone that is already rooted and has TWRP.
I am in this same situation. On stock rom with root and twrp. I want to update to the new update, but do not want to loose all my apps, settings, etc.
Question is, how to do the initial update before having to re-root again?
How do we flash the phone with the new update?
bhagiratha said:
You can't flash the phone that is already rooted and has TWRP.
I am in this same situation. On stock rom with root and twrp. I want to update to the new update, but do not want to loose all my apps, settings, etc.
Question is, how to do the initial update before having to re-root again?
How do we flash the phone with the new update?
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Why can't you flash the phone that is already rooted and has TWRP?
All you are doing is opening the LGUP tool and flashing the new H90120j .kdz file using the "refurbish" option then flashing the H90120j .tot file that has TWRP using the "update" option which will flash the phone regardless of what is running on your phone. The guides on the first link explain that. I believe your concern is keeping all of your settings and apps. Look up Titanium backup, it works for me.
Thank you. I only flash the LGH901AT-01-V20j-310-260-JUL-12-2016-ARB02+0ROOTTWRP tot file and all is good.
Well except that I lost Dolby audio.
I will look for a fix.
jun19inf said:
Okay, I'm assuming you are on H90120e (system version). There is a root exploit for the H90120j update. You just do the following:
Make a backup of your apps and settings
Flash your phone to the new update (H90120j)?
Take a look at either one of these threads to root your device again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/step-step-guide-rooting-lg-v10-using-t3382631
OR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/root-android-6-0-h901-t3382819
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Hi,
Do I have to use LGUP to install the update or can I click install on the dropdown of my phone?
I'm on stock MM 6.0 (H90120e) Rooted and I will not have access to my main PC for another week as I'm traveling.
Thanks,
-NJ
Anyone?
bhagiratha said:
You can't flash the phone that is already rooted and has TWRP.
I am in this same situation. On stock rom with root and twrp. I want to update to the new update, but do not want to loose all my apps, settings, etc.
Question is, how to do the initial update before having to re-root again?
How do we flash the phone with the new update?
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There's a guide in general that tells how to do all this. In fact jun19inf WROTE it.
In a nutshell, do a twrp backup.
Upgrade to 20j by flashing the stock 20j kbz.
Enable usb debugging and oem unlock
flash tot that has twrp in it.
Now you can go into twrp and 1) root via supersu 2) restore ONLY data from your twrp backup taken previously to get your apps etc back. Alternatively Titanium Backup will also do just fine.
njdevils28 said:
Hi,
Do I have to use LGUP to install the update or can I click install on the dropdown of my phone?
I'm on stock MM 6.0 (H90120e) Rooted and I will not have access to my main PC for another week as I'm traveling.
Thanks,
-NJ
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If all is you have is root, you should be able to unroot in the SuperSU settings, and then let the update install. But if you have TWRP, then I can't see any way to do the update without using a PC to flash your phone back to stock ROM and recovery. Although you may check the dev. section to see if Eliminator has a flashable ROM to bring you up to date.
Sent from my LG-H901 using XDA-Developers mobile app
YrrchSebor said:
If all is you have is root, you should be able to unroot in the SuperSU settings, and then let the update install. But if you have TWRP, then I can't see any way to do the update without using a PC to flash your phone back to stock ROM and recovery. Although you may check the dev. section to see if Eliminator has a flashable ROM to bring you up to date.
Sent from my LG-H901 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Ah. Thank you very much!
-NJ
Hi all. I just got my factory warranty back and I attempted to root it. Everything went as it should, until just after the install finished. Instead of rebooting normally, it now will only reboot into TWRP. Once there, when I try to flash a custom ROM (in this case, Bliss, but I don't think it matters, I get an error message that says the zip file is corrupt. Then, while still in recovery, when I tried to wipe everything except the sd card, it says mkfs.fat process ended with error. I then powered down and attempted the factory reset. I scrolled down on both screens and it did not say anything about any errors, so I assumed it took. However, it reboots right back into TWRP recovery. It also boots right to TWRP recovery when I try to boot normally. Of course, adb does not recognize the phone in any mode that I can get into (fastboot/recovery/download), so, I can't use LG Bridge to reflash the original firmware. Does anybody have any ideas for a fix? I know that this replacement phone had 6.0 on it. I thought I did everything to a t? TIA...
OK, not sure how I got there, but when I attempt to reboot from TWRP it says No OS Installed! Are you sure you want to reboot? That at least says what the problem is. Does anybody know how to fix this?
Where can I download the update file?
wbexpress said:
Hi all. I just got my factory warranty back and I attempted to root it. Everything went as it should, until just after the install finished. Instead of rebooting normally, it now will only reboot into TWRP. Once there, when I try to flash a custom ROM (in this case, Bliss, but I don't think it matters, I get an error message that says the zip file is corrupt. Then, while still in recovery, when I tried to wipe everything except the sd card, it says mkfs.fat process ended with error. I then powered down and attempted the factory reset. I scrolled down on both screens and it did not say anything about any errors, so I assumed it took. However, it reboots right back into TWRP recovery. It also boots right to TWRP recovery when I try to boot normally. Of course, adb does not recognize the phone in any mode that I can get into (fastboot/recovery/download), so, I can't use LG Bridge to reflash the original firmware. Does anybody have any ideas for a fix? I know that this replacement phone had 6.0 on it. I thought I did everything to a t? TIA...
OK, not sure how I got there, but when I attempt to reboot from TWRP it says No OS Installed! Are you sure you want to reboot? That at least says what the problem is. Does anybody know how to fix this?
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Did you select refurbish or upgrade?
I believe you need to select upgrade when flashing or you get stuck in TWRP
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How to root V10 T-mobile M.M ver V20L
How to root V10 T-mobile M.M ver V20L
Can some one guide me on the following:
1. Can I flash back and downgrade to Software version V20J from V20L.
2. Is there any root method for V10 t-mobile MM ver V20L.
1. It is well explained in this forum, you CANNOT go back without facing a software brick.
2. You can root your phone through Dirty_Cow method or by flash Eliminater74 ROM (Part1 & Part2).
Again, search for that in this section and in development one...
jonsat said:
1. It is well explained in this forum, you CANNOT go back without facing a software brick.
2. You can root your phone through Dirty_Cow method or by flash Eliminater74 ROM (Part1 & Part2).
Again, search for that in this section and in development one...
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Thanks so much for your reply, I was about to flash it to downgrade my V10 from V20L to V20J i even downloaded the files for it Phew....
Okay, I have searched most of the rootings are V20J i have not found a method for rooting and twrp for V20L software update.
Please if u can share the link, that would be helpful...
thanks regards,
I wonder how people perform searches... by the way, few lines under this very thread, there is:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/root-20l-dirty-cow-t3498722
jonsat said:
I wonder how people perform searches... by the way, few lines under this very thread, there is:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/root-20l-dirty-cow-t3498722
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Awwhh GOD!!! big thanks for your help, u r truly an awesome person. Peace and blessing upon u.
regards,

Is it safe to do system updates while rooted?

Hello everyone!
Today I got my Mate9 toyed around and then decided to root it. All went smooth as butter and everything is working perfectly.
Just about 1 hour ago, I see a notification saying that there is a system update available: later or restart now?
I am wondering, will this system update mess up my phone, since it is rooted, or not? I'd like to avoid any possible mess up for the time being
N3sh said:
Hello everyone!
Today I got my Mate9 toyed around and then decided to root it. All went smooth as butter and everything is working perfectly.
Just about 1 hour ago, I see a notification saying that there is a system update available: later or restart now?
I am wondering, will this system update mess up my phone, since it is rooted, or not? I'd like to avoid any possible mess up for the time being
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Depends on how you rooted.
For a successful OTA install your device probably must meet the following criteria
HUAWEI stock recovery installed
unaltered /system, /product and /vendor partitions
So if you rooted with a "systemless" method (e.g. Magisk, recent SuperSU) and haven't done other installs/modifications that typically change /system you could try it. And you have to flash stock recovery (i.e. get rid of TWRP temporarily for the OTA install).
st_voss said:
Depends on how you rooted.
For a successful OTA install your device probably must meet the following criteria
HUAWEI stock recovery installed
unaltered /system, /product and /vendor partitions
So if you rooted with a "systemless" method (e.g. Magisk, recent SuperSU) and haven't done other installs/modifications that typically change /system you could try it. And you have to flash stock recovery (i.e. get rid of TWRP temporarily for the OTA install).
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Here is what I did:
- Unlocked bootloader with Huawei code
- Installed new TWRP recovery
- Flashed supersu via adb (no SD card atm)
- Installed supersu apk
- Ta-da!
I actually checked the changelog of the new "update" and it is basically to restore the system back to before the change. Does it mean I am stuck with this version forever now?
N3sh said:
Here is what I did:
- Unlocked bootloader with Huawei code
- Installed new TWRP recovery
- Flashed supersu via adb (no SD card atm)
- Installed supersu apk
- Ta-da!
I actually checked the changelog of the new "update" and it is basically to restore the system back to before the change. Does it mean I am stuck with this version forever now?
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What supersu zip did you use?
And no you are not stuck with your version forever. But updating will probably require more than simply applying an OTA update.
st_voss said:
What supersu zip did you use?
And no you are not stuck with your version forever. But updating will probably require more than simply applying an OTA update.
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Followed this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-huawei-mate-9-t3515617
N3sh said:
Followed this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/development/recovery-unofficial-twrp-huawei-mate-9-t3515617
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So you are using Phh's superuser? I don't think that it's "systemless".
I would recommend a complete reinstall/update using https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108 and using the lastest Magisk for rooting.
Mmm, I might just keep this until I have the need to reinstall. Thanks
It doesn't seem a system update allows you to skip it.
If the phone is rebooted, will it enter a loop or just fail the installation and carry on as normally?
I removed auto-download and rebooted, nothing different. Great
4thfloorcaveman said:
It doesn't seem a system update allows you to skip it.
If the phone is rebooted, will it enter a loop or just fail the installation and carry on as normally?
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I think it's (stock) recovery that installs an OTA. I don't know the mechanism that allows the recovery to find the OTA file (maybe the OTA file is copied to a directory where recovery is lookup for update files or some boot parameter is modified) but a normal reboot should not trigger an OTA install attempt.

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