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[Q] NVFlash on UN-rooted 2.3.3?

Hi all.
Recently used the LG software to update to the 2.3.3 GB release.
Like we all know, I lost my root.
I found a stock rooted 2.3.3 ROM that I want to use so that I can be rooted again.
Can I "Re-flash" the NVFlash on my non-rooted device?
Will it work to let me flash this new ROM? I've attempted to put NVFlash back onto my device, and it appears that it was successful. I'm nervous about trying to power-down and boot into CWM via NV. Can anyone confirm that this works?

TeldenW said:
Hi all.
Recently used the LG software to update to the 2.3.3 GB release.
Like we all know, I lost my root.
I found a stock rooted 2.3.3 ROM that I want to use so that I can be rooted again.
Can I "Re-flash" the NVFlash on my non-rooted device?
Will it work to let me flash this new ROM? I've attempted to put NVFlash back onto my device, and it appears that it was successful. I'm nervous about trying to power-down and boot into CWM via NV. Can anyone confirm that this works?
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That's how I rooted my G2x after ths update. Just make sure you can boot into recovery then backup, wipe data and install it normally. I was concerned about doing it too, but it worked perfectly normal. I used the 2.3.3 rooted rom. You can find it in the G2x development forum.
Let me know if you any questions.
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Hey Donatello,
So, did you use the LG software first, and THEN NVFlash a new ROM?
Or did you just flash a 2.3.3 ROM in the first place?
I'm about to attempt the FIRST of those two. Am I understanding correct that is also what you did?

quick Q but nvflash now roots the device? but no SU is on it, i guess just download that from the market and we're done???
If this is the case I'm so happy cause superoneclick is very buggy to me!

I found a stock rooted 2.3.3 ROM that I want to use so that I can be rooted again.
Can I "Re-flash" the NVFlash on my non-rooted device? [/QUOTE said:
You certainly can, in fact that's one of reccomended steps in getting root back is just reflashing cmw.
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I'm nervous about trying to power-down and boot into CWM via NV. Can anyone confirm that this works?[/QUOTE said:
That's good, at this point you can safely put any pre-rooted rom you want including the pre-rooted GB 2.3.3 one from xboarders
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[Q] How do I return to stock kernel after unroot?

Hi, yesterday i rooted my transformer for the first time and then flashed a custom rom and kernel (clemsyn)...
But today i decided to unroot as i wanted to return my tranformer.
I used the one click method for rooting and unrooting... (installed clockworkmod as well)... but the restoring process did not work well (out of space on sd during backup).
Can anyone tell me the process of returning it to the stock kernel?

pat0599 said:
Hi, yesterday i rooted my transformer for the first time and then flashed a custom rom and kernel (clemsyn)...
But today i decided to unroot as i wanted to return my tranformer.
I used the one click method for rooting and unrooting... (installed clockworkmod as well)... but the restoring process did not work well (out of space on sd during backup).
Can anyone tell me the process of returning it to the stock kernel?
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The 1-click unroot works only on the stock kernel.
Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1185104
Download the correct SKU for your device (WW/US/TW/TB) and run the batch script. Then select "Install stock boot.img and/or stock recovery.img".

thank you for the idea!
But no luck .. maybe i should root it and nvflash stock 3.2? would this work?

NVM your method workd!! thank you so much

[Q] ROMs+Root?

The insertcoin ROM says it is "rooted". Does that mean that by installing the ROM i get rooted? I am already rooted. Does the "rooted" ROM effect my rooted phone after i install the "rooted" ROM?

pranker98 said:
The insertcoin ROM says it is "rooted". Does that mean that by installing the ROM i get rooted? I am already rooted. Does the "rooted" ROM effect my rooted phone after i install the "rooted" ROM?
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Hi,
Your rooted state is not affected by installing a rooted ROM.
In fact ,if your phone was not rooted,then you would not be able to install the ROM.

malybru said:
Hi,
Your rooted state is not affected by installing a rooted ROM.
In fact ,if your phone was not rooted,then you would not be able to install the ROM.
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thanks! Since it includes root, does the ROM root my phone along with flashing the ROM? or is it just able to flash on a un-rooted phone?

No... You need to root your phone or have someone root your phone before you flash anything... I rooted and got S-Off on my own phone by watching this 2 part video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sw_mgVHWYo&feature=related
It says its for the Evo 3-D but it does work for the Sensation... Watch it before you actually do it make sure it is something that you feel comfortable in doing

Rooting Nexus S [Help]

A while back, I always rooted and unrooted my Nexus S with no problems at all. Now whenever I try to root it, it just goes wrong. I've tried TWRP & CWM, CWM used to always work but now it just messes up. Both TWRP and CWM both give me an error that say Installation Aborted when I try to install a custom rom. I've redownloaded the rom from different browsers and even different PCs but nothing working, still that same error. Does anyone have a guide that is 100% to work without any errors during the process?

What guide are you using?

paul96 said:
What guide are you using?
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I used this one: http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-root/how-to-root-nexus-s-or-nexus-s-4g-on-ics-or-gingerbread/

1. Make sure you're running one the more recent versions of the custom recovery. You probably are but there are issues with older versions so just make sure.
2. Boot into what ever recovery you pick and do a full wipe. That is everything gets wiped but your SD card. Factory reset. Format /system etc.
3. Flash your ROM and gapps if they are seperate.
You should not get any errors. If your recovery is current and your flashing a new rom onto a fully wiped system and you still get a error either you're screwing something up or you may have a hardware problem.
To rule out a hw problem flash the factory images with fastboot. If those flash normally and everything works it is almost certainly user error.

albundy2010 said:
1. Make sure you're running one the more recent versions of the custom recovery. You probably are but there are issues with older versions so just make sure.
2. Boot into what ever recovery you pick and do a full wipe. That is everything gets wiped but your SD card. Factory reset. Format /system etc.
3. Flash your ROM and gapps if they are seperate.
You should not get any errors. If your recovery is current and your flashing a new rom onto a fully wiped system and you still get a error either you're screwing something up or you may have a hardware problem.
To rule out a hw problem flash the factory images with fastboot. If those flash normally and everything works it is almost certainly user error.
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Alright, thanks Do you recommend that I root my Nexus S or should I wait for the Jelly Bean update? I've rooted before and I enjoyed it but now I don't see that many reasons to root, do you have any good reasons?

I have many. My reasons for root don't matter. If you don't have a reason for root then don't root. Its that simple really.
Make sure you're on a stock 4.0.4 rom. When the ota is out install it.
If you want just root on either os at any time just flash su.zip from custom recovery. Its that simple. Having root on a stock rom does not affect the ota process.

albundy2010 said:
I have many. My reasons for root don't matter. If you don't have a reason for root then don't root. Its that simple really.
Make sure you're on a stock 4.0.4 rom. When the ota is out install it.
If you want just root on either os at any time just flash su.zip from custom recovery. Its that simple. Having root on a stock rom does not affect the ota process.
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What are your reasons for root? Please share?

Getting rid of stuff I don't want in a ROM.
Apps that do things that require root.Titanium backup/autoruns adaway ( ad blocker app alone could be its one point) etc
Changing kernel settings. Bid/bin clocks volts etc.
Being able to have a replacement launcher use the ICS style widget drawer.
Lastly , I simply just can't see having a computer that I don't have root/admin rights to. Its my damn device and I do what I want.

albundy2010 said:
Getting rid of stuff I don't want in a ROM.
Apps that do things that require root.Titanium backup/autoruns adaway ( ad blocker app alone could be its one point) etc
Changing kernel settings. Bid/bin clocks volts etc.
Being able to have a replacement launcher use the ICS style widget drawer.
Lastly , I simply just can't see having a computer that I don't have root/admin rights to. Its my damn device and I do what I want.
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Oh cool. There is this project that some members from XDA are working on called Sense4All and they are porting Sense to many devices. Im probably going to wait until a fully functionable release is available for the Nexus S. I do like AOKP a lot, so that might be a reason for why I'll root.

You seem to be a little confused with some terms. Root is simply being able to grant superuser permission.
You don't need to root to flash a custom rom on a nexus. Just a unblocked bootloader. You could run aokp or any other rom without root if you wanted to.

albundy2010 said:
You seem to be a little confused with some terms. Root is simply being able to grant superuser permission.
You don't need to root to flash a custom rom on a nexus. Just a unblocked bootloader. You could run aokp or any other rom without root if you wanted to.
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Oh, I never knew that, haha. Is it possible to flash a custom kernel with an unlocked bootloader or does that require root access?

m1l4droid said:
No you just need a custom recovery. But using that kernel's mods, like BLN, OC, UV, touchwake, etc, requires apps that need root, like NSTools, SetCPU, etc.
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Oh alright. Now I really wanna root + install a custom rom. Do any of you have a full 100% fully working guide for rooting Nexus S and which rom should I flash first? I already know what kernel I want.

http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showthread.php?2024-ACS-Nexus-S-One-Click-Root-V4-0

leap_ahead said:
http://forums.acsyndicate.net/showthread.php?2024-ACS-Nexus-S-One-Click-Root-V4-0
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Thank you so much! I rooted my phone with CWM recovery installed and Paranoid Android + gapps installed

Custom Rom After Jellybean?

Sorry if this has already been answered, but I couldn't find anything
I have rooted my tf300t, but not unlocked. I know that I can still unlock after the JB update, but is it still possible to install custom recoveries and roms? I don't want to update if there's a risk that I'll be stuck with it.

There is Hydro which is a stock based rom and it just basically makes it feel faster.

adrhodes said:
There is Hydro which is a stock based rom and it just basically makes it feel faster.
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I realise that custom roms are available, but does the install process still work after updating to jellybean?

you have to flash the old stockrom first. This will install the old bootloader and Recovery. Than flash the ICS Recovery and you are good to go on all the old Customs.

pukeboy said:
Sorry if this has already been answered, but I couldn't find anything
I have rooted my tf300t, but not unlocked. I know that I can still unlock after the JB update, but is it still possible to install custom recoveries and roms? I don't want to update if there's a risk that I'll be stuck with it.
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If you have upgraded to jb then yes you can install recoveries and Roms but you want to be sure to install those that match jb. For example, if you want to flash cwm recovery, be sure to flash v6.0.1.2, not v5. If you try to install v5, you might brick your tablet. When you access a ROM or recovery post in the Dev section, it should say which it was designed for.
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