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[Q] Some Assistance Please!

Hello everyone, I haven't been on XDA since the HTC wing came out. I've scoured the forums and noone seems to be having the exact problems. I am VERY new to android and may have potentially messed up my tablet.
Anyway, I would really appreciate it if you extraordinary gentlemen could give me some assistance with my TF101. I want to install CWM and root it and install custom ROMs.
First, here are the symptoms:
1.USB cannot connect to the tablet
2.USB cable can charge the tablet just fine with the adapter
3.When trying to access recovery, boots to bugdroid with the blue prism then goes to bugdroid lying down with a red triangle and exclamation point on top of it
What I did to get to this position:
1. did not note what build I was on but used ViperMODS Primetime [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427125] and option 1 to root.
2. Used VooDoo OTA root keeper to back up the root.
3. upgraded to the newest OTA update...9.2.1.21
4. used the back up to "root" with Voodoo OTA RootKeeper
5. Used Rom Manager to "flash" Clockworkmod recovery. First time froze... restarted the tablet and did it again with "success"
Then the symptoms showed up. So what did I do? and how can I fix it? thank you to anyone who offers their input!

your problem is using rom manager use Gnufabio's recovery installer to put the right one in then reflash the stock firmware or a custom rom to get rid of the recognition problem

Tried recovery installer, it says i am not rooted.
from what I read, I have to downgrade before I can root, correct?
But I cant use ADB because of the usb problem... so what can i do?

Have you tried reinstalling the newest asus sync driver? I have to reinstall the driver once in a while because adb won't see my tf.
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dizchinorichie said:
Tried recovery installer, it says i am not rooted.
from what I read, I have to downgrade before I can root, correct?
But I cant use ADB because of the usb problem... so what can i do?
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Try this
look in system/bin to see if you have su there
copy su to system/xbin and try RecoveryInstaller again

baseballfanz said:
Try this
look in system/bin to see if you have su there
copy su to system/xbin and try RecoveryInstaller again
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It says permission is denied.. which means im not rooted. but I do have the superuser app showing in my tray and root checker confirms that I am rooted... wth!
ive been at this for a full week and i am being thoroughly frustrated...
EDIT!!! I tried a full wipe, and after your trick the process went through! ty! and so now... whats next? just flash a custom rom?

One question... the USB issue is a hardware, software, or bad luck problem? Meaning would the flashing of a custom ROM possibly fix this issue?

Any of the 3. A rom Might fix it, but it's more likely a driver issue on your computer. Linux wouldn't need drivers, so if you have access to a linux machine try that.

Thing O Doom said:
Any of the 3. A rom Might fix it, but it's more likely a driver issue on your computer. Linux wouldn't need drivers, so if you have access to a linux machine try that.
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Ah I see... because I ordered another TF101 for my mom.. so I guess A) I can try her USB cable and/or B) do this trial and error thing to see if its my port thats busted... do they sell the part? meaning... is it soldered in or ribbon like most phone parts?

Go ahead and try her cable, but the ones that come with are usually fine. I really would think it's driver related.

Trying to root.. Nightmare

What an absolute cluster. I am trying to use motochopper, right now I am installing USB drivers.
When I select "browse for software on your computer" it only lets me pick folders, not allowing me to pick the actual file that I need. I can't find a way around this, even placing the file in the folder doesn't help. I attached a picture to help.
Thank you in advance for assisting me with this headache. I have unlocked the device already, need to root it and then have a customer recovery, and eventually get on kitkat because the stock rom on this TF300 is almost unusable.

awmiscool said:
What an absolute cluster. I am trying to use motochopper, right now I am installing USB drivers.
When I select "browse for software on your computer" it only lets me pick folders, not allowing me to pick the actual file that I need. I can't find a way around this, even placing the file in the folder doesn't help. I attached a picture to help.
Thank you in advance for assisting me with this headache. I have unlocked the device already, need to root it and then have a customer recovery, and eventually get on kitkat because the stock rom on this TF300 is almost unusable.
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If you can't find another solution, you can using Framaroot. It runs only on the tablet (no ADB needed) and works on some Android versions.

You can always try Kingo. It worked like a champ on my TF300T and my Note 3.
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awmiscool said:
What an absolute cluster. I am trying to use motochopper, right now I am installing USB drivers.
When I select "browse for software on your computer" it only lets me pick folders, not allowing me to pick the actual file that I need. I can't find a way around this, even placing the file in the folder doesn't help. I attached a picture to help.
Thank you in advance for assisting me with this headache. I have unlocked the device already, need to root it and then have a customer recovery, and eventually get on kitkat because the stock rom on this TF300 is almost unusable.
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I think the best option is to use fastboot to install a custom recovery such as TWRP then root it from the recovery. If you are planning on flashing a custom ROM you will have to do this eventually anyway.
Are you up to date with the latest stock ASUS ROM? Which custom ROM are you going to use if that is your plan?
All questions that will determine the best way to move forward AND which custom recovery to install.
Best of luck.

pastorbob62 said:
I think the best option is to use fastboot to install a custom recovery such as TWRP then root it from the recovery. If you are planning on flashing a custom ROM you will have to do this eventually anyway.
Are you up to date with the latest stock ASUS ROM? Which custom ROM are you going to use if that is your plan?
All questions that will determine the best way to move forward AND which custom recovery to install.
Best of luck.
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For some reason it won't do any OTA updates. I haven't looked too much into roms, sounds like cromni-x or something is what I want. I don't want bleeding edge, I want reliability and smoothness. This is my first tablet I've done this process to, my S3 was easy and my other older phones were even easier. I will look into the methods posted, as well as posting my current tablet info shortly. Thank you very much guys!
Framaroot app says my device won't take the exploit. Kingo says device not connected with both usb debugging enabled and disabled, even though I can see it on my pc and am able to transfer files.
Running 4.1.1 with build number 10.4.2.20, will be on this project all day so by all means please give more advice!
EDIT: I am doing a fresh install of windows 7 in case some of these issues are related to it not being detected correctly. I have had issues with microsd cards and other usb devices before.

Just use kingo root

awmiscool said:
For some reason it won't do any OTA updates. I haven't looked too much into roms, sounds like cromni-x or something is what I want. I don't want bleeding edge, I want reliability and smoothness. This is my first tablet I've done this process to, my S3 was easy and my other older phones were even easier. I will look into the methods posted, as well as posting my current tablet info shortly. Thank you very much guys!
Framaroot app says my device won't take the exploit. Kingo says device not connected with both usb debugging enabled and disabled, even though I can see it on my pc and am able to transfer files.
Running 4.1.1 with build number 10.4.2.20, will be on this project all day so by all means please give more advice!
EDIT: I am doing a fresh install of windows 7 in case some of these issues are related to it not being detected correctly. I have had issues with microsd cards and other usb devices before.
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Once you've unlocked it, it will not do updates via the standard method. You will have to flash via fastboot. Before you flash CROMi-X you will need to flash the stock Asus JB 4.2.1. If I understand correctly, you are not able to connect to your PC in fastboot mode? Are you in the bootloader when you attempt to use fastboot? If that is the case then you probably don't have the correct drivers installed. It has been over a year since I installed everything on my PC so I am a little foggy on where to get all of the correct drivers and software.If I remember correctly I downloaded them from Asus. I believe I downloaded and installed ASUS Pad PC Suite which installed the correct drivers. Then you need fastboot which can be found on several threads including the one I first provided to you.
Just because you are connected as a media device and can transfer files back and forth does not mean you have the right drivers installed and can use fastboot. You are connecting at a totally different level.
What ever you do, be sure you are matching versions of bootloader/recovery/ROM. Don't flash a 4.2.x version recovery onto a 4.1.x version bootloader. This goes double for 4.4.x version ROM's. If you do , you will brick your tablet. Also, I suggest doing an NVflash backup once you have fastboot up and running BEFORE you flash anything custom. It is a long process with many steps but in the long run you will be thankful you did if you should make a mistake and brick your tablet.
If you have questions, ask but do a lot of research first. All of the info you need is on this forum but you need to spend the time reading and becoming familiar before going forward. We have all been where you are at one time and had to do the research. It is time well spent. Having bricked one smart phone because I got in a hurry I am speaking from experience.
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spider623 said:
Just use kingo root
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Did you even read what he wrote???

pastorbob62 said:
Once you've unlocked it, it will not do updates via the standard method. You will have to flash via fastboot. Before you flash CROMi-X you will need to flash the stock Asus JB 4.2.1. If I understand correctly, you are not able to connect to your PC in fastboot mode? Are you in the bootloader when you attempt to use fastboot? If that is the case then you probably don't have the correct drivers installed. It has been over a year since I installed everything on my PC so I am a little foggy on where to get all of the correct drivers and software.If I remember correctly I downloaded them from Asus. I believe I downloaded and installed ASUS Pad PC Suite which installed the correct drivers. Then you need fastboot which can be found on several threads including the one I first provided to you.
Just because you are connected as a media device and can transfer files back and forth does not mean you have the right drivers installed and can use fastboot. You are connecting at a totally different level.
What ever you do, be sure you are matching versions of bootloader/recovery/ROM. Don't flash a 4.2.x version recovery onto a 4.1.x version bootloader. This goes double for 4.4.x version ROM's. If you do , you will brick your tablet. Also, I suggest doing an NVflash backup once you have fastboot up and running BEFORE you flash anything custom. It is a long process with many steps but in the long run you will be thankful you did if you should make a mistake and brick your tablet.
If you have questions, ask but do a lot of research first. All of the info you need is on this forum but you need to spend the time reading and becoming familiar before going forward. We have all been where you are at one time and had to do the research. It is time well spent. Having bricked one smart phone because I got in a hurry I am speaking from experience.
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Did you even read what he wrote???
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yes the problem is windows drivers, many TF can't be even unlocked and the latest kingo downloads the drivers and installs them for him, also starting the asus sync app tricks the pc to see the tablet during the root, that is actually an asus problem

spider623 said:
yes the problem is windows drivers, many TF can't be even unlocked and the latest kingo downloads the drivers and installs them for him, also starting the asus sync app tricks the pc to see the tablet during the root, that is actually an asus problem
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I agree it does appear to be a driver issue. But he stated the following, "Kingo says device not connected with both usb debugging enabled and disabled, even though I can see it on my pc and am able to transfer files." That tells me Kingo didn't install any drivers.
Not sure about the PC being tricked since after I installed the Asus PC sync app the drivers were installed and I was able to uninstall the sync app without losing the drivers. I did a complete nvflash backup, and have installed numerous custom ROM's, from ICS to JB to KK without ever touching Kingo. I've since upgraded to Windows 8 then 8.1 and still am able to do whatever I desire from flashboot and adb, all with the same drivers I originally installed from the Asus PC sync app.
Also, being unlocked and being rooted are two different things entirely. You must be unlocked before you can be rooted but you don't have to be rooted to be unlocked. You can also install a custom recovery or ROM that will take care of rooting once the proper drivers are installed without ever using Kingo, Motochopper or any such app.
Not saying Kingo wouldn't work, but it does seem he has tried that without success.

One clarification to the above post. You do NOT have to be unlocked to root.
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Reilly1812 said:
One clarification to the above post. You do NOT have to be unlocked to root.
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Hmmmm...not sure about that since I unlocked before I even attempted to get root access. But you can't install custom recoveries, or ROM's without being unlocked. In fact you don't have access to fastboot mode without being unlocked.
I am not even sure what the point of rooting is if you don't want to install a custom recovery and ROM. Sure, you can uninstall system apps and free up some space but only to a point. And the performance is still going to be sluggish. Customization for my tablet has kept it fresh and like new, negating the need to buy a new tablet. Performance is on par with anything I would be interested in buying.

pastorbob62 said:
Hmmmm...not sure about that since I unlocked before I even attempted to get root access. But you can't install custom recoveries, or ROM's without being unlocked. In fact you don't have access to fastboot mode without being unlocked.
I am not even sure what the point of rooting is if you don't want to install a custom recovery and ROM. Sure, you can uninstall system apps and free up some space but only to a point. And the performance is still going to be sluggish. Customization for my tablet has kept it fresh and like new, negating the need to buy a new tablet. Performance is on par with anything I would be interested in buying.
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100% sure since I have never unlocked and rooted it with Kingo.
Agree that unlocking required for most everything else.
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Reilly1812 said:
100% sure since I have never unlocked and rooted it with Kingo.
Agree that unlocking required for most everything else.
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Thanks for the info! :good:

pastorbob62 said:
Thanks for the info! :good:
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To answer your earlier question about only rooting...
30+ years in IT, dealing with family, customers and coworkers is more than enough.
Just being able to install ad blockers, apps like Titanium BU and completely debloating the device can be more than enough. This is key when you don't need the hassle of screwing up or bricking your daily driver device(s).
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Reilly1812 said:
To answer your earlier question about only rooting...
30+ years in IT, dealing with family, customers and coworkers is more than enough.
Just being able to install ad blockers, apps like Titanium BU and completely debloating the device can be more than enough. This is key when you don't need the hassle of screwing up or bricking your daily driver device(s).
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I suppose. But if all you do is root and install ad blockers and Titanium BU Root the odds of bricking your device are slim to none, though as sbdags has pointed out, removing the wrong system files with Titanium BU or any root uninstaller can soft brick the device.

Reilly1812 said:
To answer your earlier question about only rooting...
30+ years in IT, dealing with family, customers and coworkers is more than enough.
Just being able to install ad blockers, apps like Titanium BU and completely debloating the device can be more than enough. This is key when you don't need the hassle of screwing up or bricking your daily driver device(s).
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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You can softbrick it with TiBu by removing the wrong /system files so do be careful. You would either then have to flash back to stock to repair or unlock it to flash a custom rom. But yes you can achieve some enhancements just by rooting but you can't do much tweaking safely as you have no backup system.

Restore stock recovery / unroot without restore

Good Evening,
AT&T LG G2 rooted, TWRP. Have installed a few different roms but mostly used PA. All of a sudden the phone started experiencing issues with cell Data. So I did a clean install of PA and then had issues with BT, did another clean install and had issues with Wifi.
So I decided ok maybe its time to go back to stock. Hook it up to a win7 computer... Device manager doesn't see it at all (doesn't show up AT ALL). Says charging and that is it, does not recognize that it is hooked up to a computer. Have tried several different computers now and several different USB cables. The only way I could try other roms was downloading via wifi. Tried a stock rom and still experiencing issues.
I think there is something wrong with the phone so I want to get it warrantied, but without hooking it up to a computer I can not figure out any way to remove the custom recovery or revert it to stock.No matter what I do no computer will even recognize the phone is connected, let alone trying to install drivers. Device manager just straight up does not see it.
Any help or suggestions is GREATLY appreciated. Any way to remove recovery/root without a PC connection?
UPDATE: Here was my solution
Took some work but I figured out a way to do it in case anyone else ever runs in to this:
(make sure you are stock rom or on a stock rooted rom before proceeding)
First download the stock recovery.img on the device.
http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime...10B_Partitions
Then download/open Terminal Emulator and type:
su
Then
cd /sdcard/downloads
Then
dd if=/sdcard/downloads/recovery.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
That replaces TWRP/CWM with the stock recovery.
Then open supersu, go to settings, towards the bottom is full unroot.
Yay no more custom recovery or root on stock rom.

If you are planning on getting warranty you need to use download mode and the back to stock guide also that is the best way to flash to stock and get rid of problems
Sent from LG-G2 D800 on AEONFLEX 4.4.2

XxZombiePikachu said:
If you are planning on getting warranty you need to use download mode and the back to stock guide also that is the best way to flash to stock and get rid of problems
Sent from LG-G2 D800 on AEONFLEX 4.4.2
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Agreed, problem is the computer will not see the phone, so I can't use the program to flash it back to stock.
It's not just a driver or com issue, the computer does not see it AT ALL. Device manager doesn't see a new device when I plug it in (in OS, in Download mode, nothing).

crawlgsx said:
Agreed, problem is the computer will not see the phone, so I can't use the program to flash it back to stock.
It's not just a driver or com issue, the computer does not see it AT ALL. Device manager doesn't see a new device when I plug it in (in OS, in Download mode, nothing).
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Have you tried different usb ports also very important are you using original cable that came with the phone in my case if I try many of the different cables I have, only the stock one works for download mode
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XxZombiePikachu said:
Have you tried different usb ports also very important are you using original cable that came with the phone in my case if I try many of the different cables I have, only the stock one works for download mode
Sent from LG-G2 D800 on AEONFLEX 4.4.2
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Different usb ports, different computers, different cables (stock one included). No luck. Phone says download mode then goes to "firmware update" and says at the bottom B53 then "ROOTED" in red letters. Nothing appears in device manager.
In android regarless of rom if I plug it in it doesn't act like I plugged it in to a computer, just charging. Again nothing in device manager regardless of USB debugging or not.
currently have twrp 2.6.3.3, running D80210b 4.2.2, with baseband M8974A-AAAANAZM-1.0.190034

What I really need to know is if there is any way to restore stock recovery and remove root without using that method (ie using Terminal Commands or flashing a package, since I can download via wifi).
I am pretty sure this phone has a messed up USB port, but I don't really want to send it in with it rooted/twrp on it .

crawlgsx said:
What I really need to know is if there is any way to restore stock recovery and remove root without using that method (ie using Terminal Commands or flashing a package, since I can download via wifi).
I am pretty sure this phone has a messed up USB port, but I don't really want to send it in with it rooted/twrp on it .
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Did you try restore & reset functionality on the phone? I had somewhat similar issue with the plug & pop feature (although my laptop recognized the phone under Devices & Printer but it didn't show it as a separate drive) when I flashed CM11 but then I did a full factory reset, everything goes back to normal. Also you might try uninstall LG driver and reinstall it. Hope this help.

paulthuong said:
Did you try restore & reset functionality on the phone? I had somewhat similar issue with the plug & pop feature (although my laptop recognized the phone under Devices & Printer but it didn't show it as a separate drive) when I flashed CM11 but then I did a full factory reset, everything goes back to normal. Also you might try uninstall LG driver and reinstall it. Hope this help.
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Unfortunately it is not a driver issue, it doesn't show up in device manager at all, on several machines.
I have tried multiple different roms, factory rests, even tried ADB sideloading, no luck.

i remember there's this app called Auto Rec that has an option to unroot the device or something like that.

Took some work but I figured out a way to do it in case anyone else ever runs in to this:
First download the stock recovery.img on the device.
http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G2/VS980/Stock_Firmware/10B_Partitions
Then download/open Terminal Emulator and type:
su
Then
cd /sdcard/downloads
Then
dd if=/sdcard/downloads/recovery.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
That replaces TWRP/CWM with the stock recovery.
Then open supersu, go to settings, towards the bottom is full unroot.
Yay no more custom recovery or root on stock rom. (this was after flashing a rooted stock rom by downloading it on the device itself since I had no USB).

crawlgsx said:
Took some work but I figured out a way to do it in case anyone else ever runs in to this:
First download the stock recovery.img on the device.
http://downloads.codefi.re/autoprime/LG/LG_G2/VS980/Stock_Firmware/10B_Partitions
Then download/open Terminal Emulator and type:
su
Then
cd /sdcard/downloads
Then
dd if=/sdcard/downloads/recovery.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery
That replaces TWRP/CWM with the stock recovery.
Then open supersu, go to settings, towards the bottom is full unroot.
Yay no more custom recovery or root on stock rom. (this was after flashing a rooted stock rom by downloading it on the device itself since I had no USB).
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So did this worked for you? And what about your warranty?
I have an issue with the vibration and I am thinking of going to stock and send my G2 to LG.

petran_7 said:
So did this worked for you? And what about your warranty?
I have an issue with the vibration and I am thinking of going to stock and send my G2 to LG.
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It worked perfectly and I got the phone exchanged without any hassle, but if your USB is working there are plenty of better ways to return to stock. This was an option I had to use because of USB not functioning. I mean this would allow you to unroot without wiping/restoring but if your going to send the phone in anyway you might as well wipe it as well.

crawlgsx said:
It worked perfectly and I got the phone exchanged without any hassle, but if your USB is working there are plenty of better ways to return to stock. This was an option I had to use because of USB not functioning. I mean this would allow you to unroot without wiping/restoring but if your going to send the phone in anyway you might as well wipe it as well.
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I understand and thank you for the reply.
I am a bit afraid of the other methods I saw and this one seems easier
I have a question if you can answer to me.
I restored the official rom from TWRP and did all the process you wrote. Is there any way to check if now I have the stock recovery?
And to see if I am now ready to send my phone to LG?
P.S. "I will hit the thanks button tomorrow because I have reached the limit of 8 thanks per day "

petran_7 said:
I understand and thank you for the reply.
I am a bit afraid of the other methods I saw and this one seems easier
I have a question if you can answer to me.
I restored the official rom from TWRP and did all the process you wrote. Is there any way to check if now I have the stock recovery?
And to see if I am now ready to send my phone to LG?
P.S. "I will hit the thanks button tomorrow because I have reached the limit of 8 thanks per day "
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Just reboot to recovery, you should get the stock LG recovery instead of TWRP. If you unrooted as well, you are good go. Glad I could help! No worries on the thanks .

crawlgsx said:
Just reboot to recovery, you should get the stock LG recovery instead of TWRP. If you unrooted as well, you are good go. Glad I could help! No worries on the thanks .
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When I am going to recovery, appears the Factory hard reset option.
I did it and it shows up again when I am trying to boot to recovery.
Again thank you for your replies and the time you spend. :highfive:

petran_7 said:
When I am going to recovery, appears the Factory hard reset option.
I did it and it shows up again when I am trying to boot to recovery.
Again thank you for your replies and the time you spend. :highfive:
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Awesome sounds like you got it. :good:

So I have to congratulate and thank once more this man @crawlgsx for this great thread.
It worked on my D802 (international model) and got it repaired by the official service center of LG in Greece.
Great work, with no need of PC and difficult processes.

Noob question, but will this allow users to take OTA updates? Running stock rooted right now and really don't want revert to stock to get latest ota, but this seems pretty seamless. Thanks.

thestrangebrew said:
Noob question, but will this allow users to take OTA updates? Running stock rooted right now and really don't want revert to stock to get latest ota, but this seems pretty seamless. Thanks.
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I believe that in order to take OTAs you must be on stock rom and stock recovery. Be rooted will not be a problem if you have these stock but when OTA installed you will lose root access.
If I am wrong, correct me someone.

Hi
Sorry to bump this thread but I need to unroot my AT&T G2 800 so get the warranty.. I had taken the stock backup using twrp.
Can I restore the restore it using twrp ? and do i need to install Terminal emulator on my restored stock rom and then do the commands ?
Are there any chances of bricking the phone ?

[Q] Stuck in a bootloop, dev ed, root, OTA

I'm new to Motorola in the smartphone world, but just upgraded to a Droid Maxx Developer Edition. The bootloader is unlocked and it has root, but with the stock ROM. Well since yesterday it has been VERY annoyingly insisting on installing an OTA device update every few hours. After postponing it and postponing it I accidentally selected install. Now it's constantly rebooting into recovery (I assume) to install the update, but TWRP loads instead of the stock recovery so nothing happens. Then when I reboot into Android (4.2 19.5.3), within 2 minutes it reboots again to attempt installing the update.
Now, I'm ready to get away from stock (played with it stock for about a month, ready to move on), so I downloaded CM for it. But it won't stay booted into Android long enough for me to copy the .zip over to the phone to flash in TWRP. Also, I've never done anything in adb or fastboot. However, I did install adb (Windows 7 64-bit) and have been playing with that. When my phone is in android, I can usually see it listed as "TA4310BUAV unauthorized" when I run adb devices. After googling, this is because I've not authorized my computer on my phone. However, even after selecting 'revoke all authorizations' or whatever in developer settings, I still get no notification to authorize. And then when I'm booted into TWRP I can't see the phone at all.
Basically, I'm stuck in a bootloop and just want to copy the CM zip file to the phone so I can flash it in TWRP, but I'm at a loss as to how to do this. Can anyone provide me with some advice on how to proceed? It would be greatly appreciated!!

carmike692000 said:
I'm new to Motorola in the smartphone world, but just upgraded to a Droid Maxx Developer Edition. The bootloader is unlocked and it has root, but with the stock ROM. Well since yesterday it has been VERY annoyingly insisting on installing an OTA device update every few hours. After postponing it and postponing it I accidentally selected install. Now it's constantly rebooting into recovery (I assume) to install the update, but TWRP loads instead of the stock recovery so nothing happens. Then when I reboot into Android (4.2 19.5.3), within 2 minutes it reboots again to attempt installing the update.
Now, I'm ready to get away from stock (played with it stock for about a month, ready to move on), so I downloaded CM for it. But it won't stay booted into Android long enough for me to copy the .zip over to the phone to flash in TWRP. Also, I've never done anything in adb or fastboot. However, I did install adb (Windows 7 64-bit) and have been playing with that. When my phone is in android, I can usually see it listed as "TA4310BUAV unauthorized" when I run adb devices. After googling, this is because I've not authorized my computer on my phone. However, even after selecting 'revoke all authorizations' or whatever in developer settings, I still get no notification to authorize. And then when I'm booted into TWRP I can't see the phone at all.
Basically, I'm stuck in a bootloop and just want to copy the CM zip file to the phone so I can flash it in TWRP, but I'm at a loss as to how to do this. Can anyone provide me with some advice on how to proceed? It would be greatly appreciated!!
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In TWRP try wiping your cache. That should delete the OTA. Then when you boot back into the OS use titanium backup to freeze the app "MotorolaOTA." That should do it.
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Caseyk621 said:
In TWRP try wiping your cache. That should delete the OTA. Then when you boot back into the OS use titanium backup to freeze the app "MotorolaOTA." That should do it.
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Thank you so much! I will try this immediately. I just figured out how to get into fastbook, and my computer recognizes the phone in that mode. Is that a good method for pushing the CM.zip to the phone (just for future reference if the above doesn't work)?

carmike692000 said:
Thank you so much! I will try this immediately. I just figured out how to get into fastbook, and my computer recognizes the phone in that mode. Is that a good method for pushing the CM.zip to the phone (just for future reference if the above doesn't work)?
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May be wrong but I don't think you can push files in that way via fastboot. If my first method didn't work let me know. There are a few other things to try.
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Caseyk621 said:
May be wrong but I don't think you can push files in that way via fastboot. If my first method didn't work let me know. There are a few other things to try.
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I erased the cache like you said (though I did it through fastboot since I already had it up and it's 'new and exciting' and all), and rebooted. Seems to have worked so far. I could go ahead and d/l TiB and freeze that service like you said, but since I'm going to flash CM anyways, I don't see as that's necessary at the moment. However, I can't get W7 to see the phone to be able to transfer the .zip to the phone, whether by Windows Explorer or adb, because I still don't have the option on the phone to authorize my laptop.
EDIT - I'm sure one problem with the computer not listing the phone as a device is it cannot find the device driver to install for it, and I've not been successful googling for it. So in the Windows Device Manager list, my XT1080 has a yellow exclamation mark by it. Also, just installed TiB and froze "Motorola OTA" since I had to wait five minutes to post this edit anyways.

carmike692000 said:
I erased the cache like you said (though I did it through fastboot since I already had it up and it's 'new and exciting' and all), and rebooted. Seems to have worked so far. I could go ahead and d/l TiB and freeze that service like you said, but since I'm going to flash CM anyways, I don't see as that's necessary at the moment. However, I can't get W7 to see the phone to be able to transfer the .zip to the phone, whether by Windows Explorer or adb, because I still don't have the option on the phone to authorize my laptop.
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Ok i just like to disable the OTA app to avoid accidentally upgrading and bootlooping. Plus I'm assuming that you'll be making a back up of your stock system to go back to should you not care for CM. Do you have USB debugging enabled on your phone?
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Caseyk621 said:
Ok i just like to disable the OTA app to avoid accidentally upgrading and bootlooping. Plus I'm assuming that you'll be making a back up of your stock system to go back to should you not care for CM. Do you have USB debugging enabled on your phone?
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As per my edit above, I have now frozen "Motorola OTA". That is a great point regarding the backup.
Yes, I do have USB debugging enabled on my phone. Also, per my edit above, not having the proper driver installed for my phone may be the limiting factor here. Though having never used adb before, maybe it's a slew of other things, I'm not sure.

carmike692000 said:
As per my edit above, I have now frozen "Motorola OTA". That is a great point regarding the backup.
Yes, I do have USB debugging enabled on my phone. Also, per my edit above, not having the proper driver installed for my phone may be the limiting factor here. Though having never used adb before, maybe it's a slew of other things, I'm not sure.
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Maybe here
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
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Caseyk621 said:
Maybe here
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
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Finally we're getting somewhere. I had installed that earlier, but never had any success with it. However, after just aimlessly disabling and reenabling things (USB debugging, PTP media sharing, revoking authorizations), and unplugging/replugging, it finally installed the driver. And now adb recognizes it, I was able to authorize my laptop, and I just copy and pasted the cm .zip to my phone.
It seems everything is going to work out just fine! I'm going to back up a few things with TiB and then flash CM.
Thank you so much for your input! I'd still be dead in the water if it weren't for your help!

carmike692000 said:
Finally we're getting somewhere. I had installed that earlier, but never had any success with it. However, after just aimlessly disabling and reenabling things (USB debugging, PTP media sharing, revoking authorizations), and unplugging/replugging, it finally installed the driver. And now adb recognizes it, I was able to authorize my laptop, and I just copy and pasted the cm .zip to my phone.
It seems everything is going to work out just fine! I'm going to back up a few things with TiB and then flash CM.
Thank you so much for your input! I'd still be dead in the water if it weren't for your help!
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Glad I could help! Don't forget to make a backup in TWRP! You may find yourself wanting to go back to stock sooner than you think! I keep trying ROMs but always end up missing active notifications and touch less as well as some others!
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I am wanting to take and install the latest Ota update. I'm rooted and unlocked (via Chinese method). My question is how do I actually install the downloaded update considering that I have twrp for a recovery?.... Thank you in advance

nubia11 said:
I am wanting to take and install the latest Ota update. I'm rooted and unlocked (via Chinese method). My question is how do I actually install the downloaded update considering that I have twrp for a recovery?.... Thank you in advance
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Flash the stock recovery with fastboot. I forget if you need to also unroot or not. Also make sure you have any apps that were disabled or frozen enabled/defrosted

Root Galaxy Tab 2 - No USB Cord??

Is it possible to root the Tab 2 if I don't have a usb cable? All I have is a power cord that plugs into the wall.

Not sure, I would try towel root.
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mrkhigh said:
Not sure, I would try towel root.
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I did, said device not supported.
Would buy a cable if anyone has a spare.

Yeah, I got that on my android TV too... I know the original version just tried it, really debating just finding towel root v1 and trying again...., if towelroot doesn't work, I don't think there is another apk that can do this....
I am wondering if he removed the ability on anything that is not a phone for legal reasons. I believe jcase has done similar recently.
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EBay has them....
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No, you can't root the tablet (given you're still on Samsung Stock ROM and therefore stock recovery) without a PC.
You need to flash a custom recovery (Android Andi's TWRP or CWM Swipe) first ... once you got a custom recovery going you can then download the flashable ZIP file of Chainfire's SuperSU right there on the tablet and flash it through the recovery to root the ROM "from below".
Mobile ODIN to flash a custom recovery doesn't work either (just to point it out) as you're not rooted - hence why you need to use a PC at least once. Seems you either have to find a friend who has a 30-pin->USB cable for Samsung devices or buy one off of eBay or other online retailer to make it happen.

BoneWithABeagle said:
No, you can't root the tablet (given you're still on Samsung Stock ROM and therefore stock recovery) without a PC.
You need to flash a custom recovery (Android Andi's TWRP or CWM Swipe) first ... once you got a custom recovery going you can then download the flashable ZIP file of Chainfire's SuperSU right there on the tablet and flash it through the recovery to root the ROM "from below".
Mobile ODIN to flash a custom recovery doesn't work either (just to point it out) as you're not rooted - hence why you need to use a PC at least once. Seems you either have to find a friend who has a 30-pin->USB cable for Samsung devices or buy one off of eBay or other online retailer to make it happen.
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Morinzo said:
Is it possible to root the Tab 2 if I don't have a usb cable? All I have is a power cord that plugs into the wall.
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i rooted it with some chinese apps.. forgot the name tho..
and now, i want to install CWM but didnt got pc.. can i use mobile odin?

i rooted it with some chinese apps.. forgot the name tho..
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In which case you already started out completely wrong - "rooting" most Samsung devices (not so sure about the Tab 3 and newer or Galaxy S5 and newer) is "only" a matter of installing a custom recovery through ODIN and flashing SuperSU or Superuser from there ... or flashing Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root in case you want to stick to Stock ROM and not replace the stock recovery either ... of course that's all a matter of "is it available for my device", and in case of the Tab 2 all of that is available nowadays.
and now, i want to install CWM but didnt got pc.. can i use mobile odin?
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Your PC does not see the tabet (Tablet in Download-Mode, attached to PC, ODIN started) or you don't have a PC?
However, if you would actually bother reading my post you even quoted, here's the crucial thing: "Mobile ODIN to flash a custom recovery doesn't work either (just to point it out) as you're not rooted". NOT ROOTED = ROOT APPS WILL NOT WORK.
So, since you are also very vague on details...
IF your current ROM is ROOTED then you can use MobileODIN to flash the .tar.md5 of either Android Andi's CWM Swipe or TWRP.
IF your current ROM is NOT rooted you CAN NOT use MobileODIN as this app requires root to do its job.
In a conclusion: If you don't have a PC then maybe ask a friend who happens to have one. If you actually have a PC and Windows/ODIN does not detect the device make sure you actually installed the Samsung USB drivers on your PC, make sure you use a compatible version of ODIN (v3.07 should work fine), make sure your tablet is in Download Mode before you plug it into your Computer (ODIN already started).
If you're still having problems try a new post in where you actually describe your problems with more details than just "want to install CWM but didnt got pc".

No need to be rude
I believe I installed cwm with an app called ROM manager. It pretty much did it for me.
Mobile Odin will work as well as the pervious comment suggests.
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mrkhigh said:
No need to be rude
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Mind to show me where I've been "rude"? Assuming you're refering to my reply to "Bilgets"... inproper English, 95% of information missing.
mrkhigh said:
I believe I installed cwm with an app called ROM manager. It pretty much did it for me.
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Apart from ROM Manager requiring root ... if we assume the Stock ROM is rooted, guess what recovery it'll flash for you? ...
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BINGO! CWM 6.0.2.7 (CWM Touch 6.0.2.7 in you bought and installed ROM Manager Premium) ... totally not compatible with any modern custom ROM and/or "update.zip"
mrkhigh said:
Mobile Odin will work as well as the pervious comment suggests.
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Only if the device is already rooted.

You just seem very condescending... Perhaps I'm reading it into it...
Anyway, thanks for the clarification on ROM manager.
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Morinzo said:
I did, said device not supported.
Would buy a cable if anyone has a spare.
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framaroot? might work