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Hey guys, I just ordered this tablet today on sale from newegg. Pretty excited for it! I had a nexus 7 I purchased today but for $30 I feel I got a lot more tablet.
I have only rooted two devices in the past, my S3 and Droid X2, both were either 1 click roots or simply plugging into odin and flashing a rooted image.
I saw there were two different guides, one was very in depth..I also heard of tablets coming with a new software update that might not be rootable yet? Which is the best guide to follow for rooting this device?
Also, I noticed there are two CWM recoveries, one for JB and one for others. When I update to the latest JB OTA, and flash that, what happens when I install a custom ROM, should I flash the 'other' CWM then?
Thanks for the answers! Can't wait for this tablet to come in the mail!
duarian said:
Hey guys, I just ordered this tablet today on sale from newegg. Pretty excited for it! I had a nexus 7 I purchased today but for $30 I feel I got a lot more tablet.
I have only rooted two devices in the past, my S3 and Droid X2, both were either 1 click roots or simply plugging into odin and flashing a rooted image.
I saw there were two different guides, one was very in depth..I also heard of tablets coming with a new software update that might not be rootable yet? Which is the best guide to follow for rooting this device?
Also, I noticed there are two CWM recoveries, one for JB and one for others. When I update to the latest JB OTA, and flash that, what happens when I install a custom ROM, should I flash the 'other' CWM then?
Thanks for the answers! Can't wait for this tablet to come in the mail!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697227
For rooting and installing custom recovery, check out the videos on the link there, especially the ones from allaboutandroid. There should be a step to unlock your tablet there as well...
I'm guessing you're still on stock ICS, yes? In that case, after you apply the OTA JB update from Asus, you should install the CWM for JB only. You don't lose recovery after you flash a custom ROM. Do not, however, attempt to flash a JB ROM on ICS recovery, and vice versa. That would soft brick your tablet. Hope that helps
Update: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1966910
Link to a post that explains the rooting process as well.
Thanks man. That first guide is a little overwhelming at first. Lots of information haha. I haven't received mine yet but really looking forward as its my first tablet. Really appreciate the links and everything. Unlocking the boot loader seems easy enough!
Edit: should I apply the JB OTA and then unlock boot loader? Or does it not matter since the boot loader unlock works on ICS and jellybean?
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duarian said:
Thanks man. That first guide is a little overwhelming at first. Lots of information haha. I haven't received mine yet but really looking forward as its my first tablet. Really appreciate the links and everything. Unlocking the boot loader seems easy enough!
Edit: should I apply the JB OTA and then unlock boot loader? Or does it not matter since the boot loader unlock works on ICS and jellybean?
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Well, it doesn't really matter which step you do first, but you might as well apply the OTA first, and then unlock and flash custom recovery + root all at once. Also, there might be a chance that you won't be getting the OTA notification from the tablet itself if you unlock first (some users reported this, although it doesn't seem to be across the board)...
Update: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1845377
Another link for rooting and recovery, this one labelled 'noob-proof'. If you're installing the OTA first, start from Step 3..
Haha thanks. Really appreciate it. As I said all of my past rooting experience has been simple. This one is a bit more in depth but I can follow directions just fine
I recall reading somewhere about two types of recoveries. One for stock JB and one for everything else. If I flash a custom ROM will I need to change my recovery at all if I go with TWRP JB?
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Yeap, this tablet was my first experience with android, and from what I heard there are more steps involved here than with the other tablets/phones. I actually skipped a step and soft-bricked my tablet once XP
No, unless you want to flash stock-based ICS ROMS, which by now is kinda outdated anyway (they even ported CM10 to the JB bootloader already). TWRP should do the trick for some time
sosroz said:
Yeap, this tablet was my first experience with android, and from what I heard there are more steps involved here than with the other tablets/phones. I actually skipped a step and soft-bricked my tablet once XP
No, unless you want to flash stock-based ICS ROMS, which by now is kinda outdated anyway (they even ported CM10 to the JB bootloader already). TWRP should do the trick for some time
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Sounds great, thanks for all the replies. I would hate to get my tablet and accidentally brick it (I would probably cry). It was between this and the Nexus 7 but I feel I made the right choice. My S3 already has a decently big screen, 3 more inches isnt worth $300 IMO. However 6-7 more I think is a winner!
Edit: Ugh, looks like an update was pushed out today. Curious if this will break the rooting methods or not...
Hello all, sorry if this is in the wrong spot or if there is a thread on this i missed.. Im looking to root, unlock boot loader, and also flash to new rom.
I have done his some time ago, but a lot has changed since then
I need to know what boot chain or someone can tell me and send me a link to a vid they know works for this. I have read that a couple will then they were outdated and I dunno if they will still work.. I bought the Phone used because my old droid got stolen..
This phone is a
galaxy S III i535 running 4.2.1 with baseband i535vrBMF1 I have seen the bootchains for BLK3 and whatever the other two are..
I just need to know what boot chain to use.. If I just need to do a factory reset. or flash backwards then forward.. I have read a lot . please help this NOOB!! thanks to all this site is amazing!!!!
I wouldn't mess with flashing boot chains. People have had issues with hard bricks. This has everything in one easy package: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2332825
Alternatively, you can ODIN a stock rooted image, take all the OTA's with rootkeeper installed to keep root, then unlock bootloader with EZ unlock 1.2. Make sure you use version 1.2 it's the only one that works correctly.
I'd recommend the first method, it's literally one-click. I usually use the 2nd method because I like to tinker.
Hi Everyone,
I have had my XT925 for a few years now and I usually come on XDA and check out whats happening on here.
I have finally reached the point where my phone has slowed down to a snails pace.
So in order to breath new life into it I am hoping to install a custom rom but I am so lost it is not even funny.
I have tried doing research but there is just so much out there and I am feeling lost. (Sorry to be a noob)
I am hoping someone can help me out with the questions I have.
1. I have a Fido (Rogers) XT925, it is my understanding that if I go to Motorola's website I can unlock the bootloader there (not that I really know what that does as of yet)
2. After I unlock the bootloader, do I then need to root first? or do I install a Custom Recovery? What do I install? I am very lost at this point.
3. After that I assume that the rest is pretty easy I either install CM11 or Slimkat from what I am reading.
Again any help is greatly appreciated. I am fairly technical but the most I have done to this phone is root it a while back (I lost root since, I got stuck in a boot loop)
Thanks again ahead of time!
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Hi Everyone,
I have had my XT925 for a few years now and I usually come on XDA and check out whats happening on here.
I have finally reached the point where my phone has slowed down to a snails pace.
So in order to breath new life into it I am hoping to install a custom rom but I am so lost it is not even funny.
I have tried doing research but there is just so much out there and I am feeling lost. (Sorry to be a noob)
I am hoping someone can help me out with the questions I have.
1. I have a Fido (Rogers) XT925, it is my understanding that if I go to Motorola's website I can unlock the bootloader there (not that I really know what that does as of yet)
2. After I unlock the bootloader, do I then need to root first? or do I install a Custom Recovery? What do I install? I am very lost at this point.
3. After that I assume that the rest is pretty easy I either install CM11 or Slimkat from what I am reading.
Again any help is greatly appreciated. I am fairly technical but the most I have done to this phone is root it a while back (I lost root since, I got stuck in a boot loop)
Thanks again ahead of time!
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if your phone was running acceptably some time ago, a simple factory reset (after you backup data!!!) will get it back to that condition.
or you can go the custom route. answers to your questions below.
1. yes
2. the recovery you need will depend on weather you are on JB or KK now. both can be found in the dev or orig dev forums. after install you can flash a su zip from the new recovery to gain root.
3. if you are on JB now you will need a JB base rom, if you are on KK now you will need a KK base rom. where it can get confusing is, just because it says in the rom 4.4 or whatever, that doesent necessarily mean the base it KK although it can be.
Okay thank you going to attempt tonight but don't be surprised if there is a post later on saying help I bricked my phone
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Also if anyone wants to help me step by step on Skype or something in an hour or two I would be very grateful!
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So as the title says, I recently sunshine unlocked my 4.2.2 (12.15.15 firmware) MAXX. At this point, I have a custom recovery from the root method I used on the phone a year ago, but other than that I'm just running the stock 4.2.2 Camera update.
What is the easiest way to get up and running on a current 4.4.4 build? Can I use RSDlite to return to stock 4.2.2, or does that not work with an unlocked bootloader? Could I RSDlite to 4.4.4 directly? What about flashing TWRP to my phone now and using that to flash a 4.4.4 rom? I dont care about losing all of my data or anything like that.
I'm a little confused on what I can and can't flash depending on the current version of andoid I'm on, so any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
now that your bootloader is unlocked you can have root on any fw version you decide to update to. but you have to be on stock everything before you update to 4.4.4. if the recovery is the only thing you have changed you can just extract it from the fxz for 4.2.2 if that's what your on right now. flash it using fastboot or the easy way using rashr an app from play store. my fav for flashing recoveries. then take the update. after that you can flash T.W.R.P 2.8.4.0 for obake. then reboot to recovery. reboot to system to gain root if it is removed by updating
Thanks for the reply. I'll look into flashing that recovery and try the OTA. Would flashing the whole fxz (which i believe includes a bootlader) hurt me? Also, is there any way one of the OTA's changes the bootloader in a way that could mess up my unlock?
no. once your bootloader is unlocked then it won't relock unless you lock it by command prompt. yes you could use rsd to go back to stock. it has to be the exact version you are currently on. if you try to rsd a version your not on it will fail.
Will it fail in a "your phone is bricked" kind of way or an error message telling you it wont flash?
it will error telling it was aborted. i have done it once that's all it took for me to realise it needed the exact version. i was lucky to have the right one handy
here is a site for all the stock firmware.
http://motofirmware.center/files/category/
I'm in the same boat and going to do this tonight on my wife's phone.
She's currently on 4.2.2, bootloader is unlocked, rooted, and currently has TWRP installed.
If I'm correct, I need to
1. Flash stock recovery
2. Boot up and take the OTAs
then
3. Flash the latest TWRP
4. Use TWRP to re-root
4. Then I can flash a 4.4.4 rom, such as http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716824
Is that correct?
As long as my bootloader is unlocked, can I still regain root with the latest OTA?
Thanks guys, just making sure as the wife will be miffed if I screw up her phone!
Honestly, I doubt you have waited this long, but if you have, here is what I am gathering from your question... You want to run 4.4.4 roms instead of 4.2? While on 4.2.2 (if you still are) you can run OSE, AOSB, CM11, and pretty much any 4.4.4 custom rom. (though i can't get cm12 to work on a mini (same software/bootloader/recovery for the most part) on 19.6.3 so that may be out) The only reason you would have to update would be to be on stock 4.4.4. I haven't read up too much on the new OTA's, but I can say this, YOU CAN NEVER GO BACK TO WHAT YOU ARE ON ONCE YOU UPGRADE STOCK. this may not be a big deal for you, but personally, I liked the JB software the best (specifically 12.7.7 that my DEV MAXX came with) I haven't heard anyone say anything positive (really) about VOLTE or any new features, and honestly, not being able to go back on a DEV EDITION sucks. On a side note, I recently bought a Mini (bc my charge port on my DEV maxx crapped out and Moto doesn't have any more, so i am in phone purgatory waiting for *something* but pretty much anyone I have talked to is useless.) I just fxz'd back to 19.5.3 from 19.6.3, but I cannot go backwards any further *completely* @NWKENT has done it numerous times as best as it *can* be done. also, @NWKENT can confirm you absolutely cannot go back from 4.4.4 to an earlier edition. I hope this helps if you haven't upgraded yet. If you have, for most intents and purposes, you haven't really lost anything.
I rooted my stylo last month and shortly after I flashed a twrp recovery in which I thought it was for my ls770. Well after I did that I got that error 1003 thing when I try to boot into recovery. So I now can't boot into recovery So I found a factory recovery file and flashed it also and I still can't boot into recovery. Can someone help please and thanks..
What version of Android? I did the same thing and luckily I had backed up a recovery with Flashify. I can see if I still have the backup. The recovery was for 5.1.1 ZV5
The one I found I think was for 5.0 but I'm on 5.1.1. That would be great @mabry
mabry said:
What version of Android? I did the same thing and luckily I had backed up a recovery with Flashify. I can see if I still have the backup. The recovery was for 5.1.1 ZV5
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Do you have the stock recovery or what cause I need it asap
My bad bro. When I updated to Marshmallow I formatted my external SD in hope of the new storage feature. I lost it. I am sure 6th Hokage, or Dominick might have one laying around. They the main devs on the Boost Stylo.
did you ever get the stock recovery, I have the same problem...
ShonPu said:
did you ever get the stock recovery, I have the same problem...
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No I have been trying like a mad man to get the recovery back but nothing is working. And I can't find anyone that can help me. It is driving me insane...
ShonPu said:
did you ever get the stock recovery, I have the same problem...
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Add me to the list. I can't get anything but secure boot error 1003.
Me too..
Add me as well....
Rooted and went to install twrp..secure boot error 1003.
Anybody get any news on this?
The TWRP that is available out there right now with all the tutorials isnt for our devices (LS770). Theres not much going on with our devices because of the locked bootloader that lg seems to know nothing about; let alone any support for this devices alongside marshmallow. My goal is to port TWRP to our phones and find a backdoor in but im caught up in a bunch of different projects right now and juggling it with work. Plus ive gotta learn how to build these things. If anybody could tell me anything about our phone that i cant figure out thatd be wonderful. Ill try to get the recovery image posted on my drive when i go on my computer next.
Lg lls770
So I've read even just using King root it will lock up your phone, i had done that with my other lg ls770 and tried installing the twrp recovery. Any ideas if i will run into the same problem just using King root? And how would i go about making a back up of my stock recovery?
The ls770 has a locked bootloader. You can't just put any twrp recovery on it. You may be able to use kingroot temp, but I bricked twice using it, and can't offer any advice. If you have read enough of the ls770 brick stories including mine, you'll see there is no real pattern to bricking with kingroot. I successfully used it and restarted and re temp rooted for days, changing build.prop uninstalling google apps, then WHAM, brick out of thin air. Some were bricking straight away after kingroot with only restarting. If you do use kingroot to temp root I hope you'll report back and tell us how it is going, Thanks
So any idea if checking the oem unlock box in developer options and then going to fastboot/download mode would unlock the bootloader? I'm not very advanced with tinkering with android but i can go about the basics i guess
Finallyrooted said:
So any idea if checking the oem unlock box in developer options and then going to fastboot/download mode would unlock the bootloader? I'm not very advanced with tinkering with android but i can go about the basics i guess
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The oem unlock will not unlock the bootloader.The bootloader is locked by Boost/sprint/virgin. It's probably not going to be unlocked. The only LG's I know that have unlocked bootloader are Tmobile/metropcs. I hope kingroot gets this worked out as we know they have no future without being able to root phones. I made a post on the kingroot page here at XDA asking about what they might do now with marshmallow. I haven't heard from the main @Kingxteam but I keep hearing they are working on it