Hello everyone,
I rooted my Razr HD a while ago, don't remember why. Anyway, I ended up getting a new phone and switching with a friend. And now I need to unroot it so my Mom can use it.
Can anyone point me in the right direction? I know there was an automated tool somewhere but I can't locate it.
Btw, it's rooted with Safestrap. I don't know if that changes anything.
I suggest u to use universal unroot utility by MattGroff and u can uninstall safestrap normally
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I would uninstall SS prior to un-rooting because you'll still need to get into the app to uninstall the recovery. It might not let you in if you don't have root access.
RikRong said:
I would uninstall SS prior to un-rooting because you'll still need to get into the app to uninstall the recovery. It might not let you in if you don't have root access.
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Can you give me like a little bit more detail ? I know Android but I know nothing about the back end of it.
dontsayhate said:
Can you give me like a little bit more detail ? I know Android but I know nothing about the back end of it.
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If you go into the actual SS app on your phone, you can uninstall recovery. Do this, prior to deleting the app. If you delete the app first, you'll never be able to delete the installed SS recovery because you need the app to do it. Uninstall recovery through the app, then delete the app, and then delete all the SS folders and backups on your internal to get you some memory space back. As for the root access thing, I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think you'll be able to open the SS app if you don't still have root access. It's a root access app but I'm not sure how that would work.
Well it looks like the phone has been set to factory..I turned it on just now, and I think my mom or dad may have done it. It works fine. But there is no SU or SS apps on the phone, I just checked. But when I boot the phone, I still get the bootloader unlocked message. Which means its something in the SD card correct? Any idea how to clean that up?
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Well it looks like the phone has been set to factory..I turned it on just now, and I think my mom or dad may have done it. It works fine. But there is no SU or SS apps on the phone, I just checked. But when I boot the phone, I still get the bootloader unlocked message. Which means its something in the SD card correct? Any idea how to clean that up?
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If your BL is unlocked, there's no way to relock it. However, I know there are some flashable boot logos running around somewhere in this forum. Just find one and flash it in recovery.
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If your BL is unlocked, there's no way to relock it. However, I know there are some flashable boot logos running around somewhere in this forum. Just find one and flash it in recovery.
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I want to clean the SD card out too though. The message is whatever. Can I do that without screwing up the phone?
dontsayhate said:
I want to clean the SD card out too though. The message is whatever. Can I do that without screwing up the phone?
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you can go to settings/storage and erase the sd card but that wont get rid of the warning. also, if it was rooted, it still is even though the su app may have been removed.
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so i recently used superoneclick to root my phone. The program said my phone is rooted yet when my kernels etc are the same as stock. I have superuser on my phone but how do i change the kernels etc so that i can use non market apps like wireless tether?
Kernels can be changed with new ROMS. Rooting means you get superuser permission on the terminals so things can be changed.
i dont understand what you asking about non market apps? But you can use apps that required root.
Hope i helped.
mithusingh32 said:
Kernels can be changed with new ROMS. Rooting means you get superuser permission on the terminals so things can be changed.
i dont understand what you asking about non market apps? But you can use apps that required root.
Hope i helped.
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thanks, sorry let me clarify.
I downloaded wireless tether and titanium backup to remove sprint ID. The issue is when i try to run either, they dont work. Wireless says the kernel is the issue. What else should I do to be able to use these apps?
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atros1 said:
thanks, sorry let me clarify.
I downloaded wireless tether and titanium backup to remove sprint ID. The issue is when i try to run either, they dont work. Wireless says the kernel is the issue. What else should I do to be able to use these apps?
samsung transform m920 with eclair
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Try barnacle(it's in the market) for wifi tether and you need to download and install busybox in order to use titanium backup, and be careful what you remove because you could brick your phone...
joenathane said:
Try barnacle(it's in the market) for wifi tether and you need to download and install busybox in order to use titanium backup, and be careful what you remove because you could brick your phone...
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Thank you for the barnacle thing, i havn't removed anything im having issues using anything that requires root access, just unrooted my phone.
Can anyone give me a step by step to rooting it? I simply want to remove sprint ID and have my phone run faster. Cant think of any apps i would really need.
Download z4root here http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=446145&d=1290341328 transfer it to your sdcard and use a file manager to open it(if you don't have one download astro) install and run it, choose permanent root, and let it do it's thing...
did that, still isnt working, thank you though.
it appears anytime i try to run an app it says something along the lines of not having root access, even though it is rooted
Weird. Hmmmm. I meant i dont know much about your phone. I know that when my root got effed, i just did a factory reset and re-rooted and it worked.
Sorry couldnt help
have you tried this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shkOp2Q2AM4 ?
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Weird. Hmmmm. I meant i dont know much about your phone. I know that when my root got effed, i just did a factory reset and re-rooted and it worked.
Sorry couldnt help
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thanks for trying either way
joenathane said:
have you tried this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shkOp2Q2AM4 ?
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going to try this now, just didnt want to since it seems a bit more complicated and im really weak when it comes to linux
You could try installing Rom Manager from the market. If it works you will be able to flash a custom recovery, backup your device and flash a custom ROM.
Give it a go and let us know if it works.
cool so i followed the video, then it wasnt rooted, so i used z4root apparently it took two things to fully root my phone. Not sure why, some sort of sprint failsafe?
Although i forgot to set a backup to sprint features, so im a bit screwed down the road.
You prolly can find a sprint ROM somewhere. Or you could do a factory reset, not sure of that will bring back the sprint apps. Dont they have the sprint apps on the Android market?
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cool so i followed the video, then it wasnt rooted, so i used z4root apparently it took two things to fully root my phone. Not sure why, some sort of sprint failsafe?
Although i forgot to set a backup to sprint features, so im a bit screwed down the road.
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That would be my video. AND no, you are NOT rooted if you flashed that tar. All that tar does, is make your phone STOCK with custom recovery, to ensure a nice clean platform to work with. You would hold down volume down, voice button, and power. let go when you see samsung, and then apply an update.zip for the kernel. i do have a video on how to root the Android 2.2.2 and it's a proper root video. Sorry for the confusion.
Assuming the phone is already unlocked?
Could not find a way... please help!
Assuming your boot loader was already unlocked, you can use abd to install a custom recovery and flash the latest superuser zip file. The SU zip is on here but I'm on my phone at the moment so you'll have to do a little searching.
That happens. Simply root your phone again using superuser.
Here is the page:
http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-root/how-to-root-nexus-s-or-nexus-s-4g-on-ics-or-gingerbread/
Follow the part after the how to unlock bootloader.
Thank you, but...
I did that, put again the super user app after flashing the recovery, but it doesn't seem to work.
The super user app is still there, but it doesn't give su permissions...
(for instance, in ROM MANAGER it can't get permissions and also in a terminal doing "su")
Okay are you sure your phone is rooted?
If your answer is yes, click the superuser app. Once in there, there should be a ROM Manager logo in apps. Click that and check your status. The status should be allowed. If not on the bottom left click the button with an android face and a grey line in the middle. That will allow the app. Visa versa if you want to deny. Now just to confirm, go back to your main superuser page. Swipe left to go into log and your recent entry should be allowed for rom manager.
Now heres a tip. Back up your current rom and everything you want. Play around with the settings and apps so you know in the future what "this, that" is. If you stuff up, it doesnt matter. You have a backup. Just restore that in recovery.
dosnt work :/
the allow option doesnt work. perhaps there should be a different su file for
this version...
You may try to uninstall super user and reinstall it again. I had similar issue. And it was fixed by doing so. But I am not sure if it works for you. Good luck, mate.
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danagu said:
the allow option doesnt work. perhaps there should be a different su file for
this version...
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Google search superuser 3.0.7 and flash it while in recovery. You shouldn't have a problem unless your root process went wrong somewhere.
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Thanks!
I installed a new version and it worked
Hello. I am having an issue where I can't install any apps even though I have more than enough space. I have tried all the troubleshooting tips, but none of them work, so I was recommenced to reformat and re-flash my device. I am rooted and unlocked running 4.1.1 with the stock Touchwiz rom. The OG thread can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2074780.
I was given advice; however, I am a novice and I don't know the exact steps needed to successfully complete this without bricking my phone or the like. The two most important posts were
I would copy what you need to PC and reformat/wipe the internal sd, and system and then Immediately reflash rom. As there will be nothing to boot.
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Back everything up that you need and Go into recovery and format/wipe Internal card and wipe/format system and reflash. Would not nand restre cause it will put back whatever is bad. There is no special app partition anymore. Can use as much as you have for apps. For some reason it is being blocked from external sources seeing it.
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Some basic questions I have are whether or not I can use TB and if I would have to re-root and unlock, re-root, or neither after I re-flash. I suppose a fairly clear guide or step by step would probably be the best, but any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
What exactly happens when you try to install an app? Give an example. You open the Play Store, you navigate to an app's page and click Install, then Accept & Download. Then what? Do you get an error? Does the Play Store crash? There's got to be a reason. I wouldn't think you'd need to re-flash if you are booted into your ROM and everything is working fine otherwise.
Are you signed into your Google account for sure? Try signing out and back in, i.e. go to Settings > Accounts and remove and re-add Google. There may just be an authentication problem. Do you use two factor authentication or anything?
If you're already rooted and unlocked (for sure), you wouldn't need to re-root and re-unlock to start over. Pick a new ROM (not stock... use CleanROM or something if you like TouchWiz) and download. Follow the other tips after that. You wouldn't need to wipe you internal or external SD card I wouldn't think. I'm guessing you're just having trouble with the Play Store.
He has the not enough space bug although there is space on the card.
As prdog1 says, I get an "not enough space error" whenever I try to install an application even though I have enough space. I tried this through the Play Store, through manually installing an APK with a file browser, and with pushing an app with ADB, but none work.
I would suggest using odin to go back to stock. Then use root66.tar in odin and unlock your boot loader again.
I may suggest using twrp rather than cwm
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I updated all but one app fine. I installed one app fine, but most don't install. How would I use Odin to get back to stock? Would flashing another ROM right now work, or would I still have to re-flash?
Disregard the updates, most don't work. Can I just flash a new ROM? Or what other steps would I need to take? Thanks.
Ok, so I've finally succeeded in rooting my samsung gs3 1535, but how do you know if it unlocked the bootloader or not.? does it do it automatically, or do I have to do something else? I want to install CM10 and replace Verizon with Metro PCS, but can't seem to get the zip file on my sd card. What do I do first after rooting and backup? Please help! My LG Spirit was stolen and this is all I have to woprk with now but my service is with Metro PCS, not Verizon. But hey, who can complain when a friend gives you their old phone? Any and all help would be great! Thank you in advance!!!
ineedaroot said:
Ok, so I've finally succeeded in rooting my samsung gs3 1535, but how do you know if it unlocked the bootloader or not.? does it do it automatically, or do I have to do something else? I want to install CM10 and replace Verizon with Metro PCS, but can't seem to get the zip file on my sd card. What do I do first after rooting and backup? Please help! My LG Spirit was stolen and this is all I have to woprk with now but my service is with Metro PCS, not Verizon. But hey, who can complain when a friend gives you their old phone? Any and all help would be great! Thank you in advance!!!
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when you turn on the phone the samsung screen will last only for like 1 second as opposed to 3-5 seconds with a locked bootloader. also you can download an app from the market called EZ-unlock. if you are unsure unlock it again. then it will read "unlocked" under the device status.
ez-unlock
kidhudi said:
when you turn on the phone the samsung screen will last only for like 1 second as opposed to 3-5 seconds with a locked bootloader. also you can download an app from the market called EZ-unlock. if you are unsure unlock it again. then it will read "unlocked" under the device status.
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I've looked and looked for the EZ-unlock in Google Play but thus far have yet to find it. I've tried everyway you can to spell it to try and find it but to no avail. Where else would I need to look, and if I find it how do I use it on the phone, being that it's already been rooted?
ineedaroot said:
I've looked and looked for the EZ-unlock in Google Play but thus far have yet to find it. I've tried everyway you can to spell it to try and find it but to no avail. Where else would I need to look, and if I find it how do I use it on the phone, being that it's already been rooted?
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http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-920-ez-unlock-14-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/
use the 1.2 version it is still the best
use. press unlock to unlock the bootloader. and lock to relock it. it is that simple.
ps. make sure you have a custom recovery to install CM10.1.
also it is imperative you create a backup ASAP. also you may want to backup your IMEI if you are going 4.2.2
Just got dropbox, how do you backup the IMEI dropbox? I have CM10 on my sd and ready. What, I just unlock the bootloader to flash, then lock it back when done? Thank you so so much.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E[HOWTO]Comprehensive%20IMEI/EFS%20Backup
you are going to need gapps that will work with CM10 so get those too.
this thread will show you how to backup your imei. 3 different ways.once this is done you can
1. create nandroid backup (very important.)
2. perform factory reset, wipe delvick and cache.
3. flash CM10
4. Flash Gapps.
5 reboot system
PS.. DO NOT RELOCK YOU BOOTLOADER
kidhudi said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852255%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E[HOWTO]Comprehensive%20IMEI/EFS%20Backup
you are going to need gapps that will work with CM10 so get those too.
this thread will show you how to backup your imei. 3 different ways.once this is done you can
1. create nandroid backup (very important.)
2. perform factory reset, wipe delvick and cache.
3. flash CM10
4. Flash Gapps.
5 reboot system
PS.. DO NOT RELOCK YOU BOOTLOADER
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Ok, first of all thank you so much! This is the most help I've ever had on here. Been using Unleashed Prepaids, but like it much better here. I'm still new at this, so please bear with me. What are gapps, my other phone LG MS770, says google gapps stopped working all the time, and do I need to use odin for any of this or just install and flash from sd? Sorry so many questions, just want to be very thorough as to not brick my phone. Thank you again!! One more thing, do I do all this with or without sim card in phone?
Ok so one day my phone is all nice and dandy, rooted as a tree, and then I go to Advence Freeze an app, and Rom Toolbox Pro tells me I no longer have root access. So I go into Titanium backup and it says the same thing. For total verification, I go to Terminal Emulator, and the "su" command gives me a "not granted" response. So while I had root yesterday, for some reason I don't have it today. The thing I'm worried about most is that I did absolutely nothing in the meantime. The phone hadn't restarted in 3 days so that wasn't it. And all I did before it unrooted itself iis use the Inkpad Notepad app, and the Boat Browser app. I didn't touch a single thing that could possibly mess something up. Root hasn't always been very "observable" on my phone. After about a week after rooting it, Superuser stopped asking me if I wanted to allow or deny new apps. But all my root apps still worked. I run no special rom, just stock 4.1.2. I have SafeStrap Bootloader installed for backups as well. I downloaded Motochopper to try to reroot my phone just a few minutes ago and the exploit ran flawlessly. No errors whatsoever. When it booted up, still no root access. To be more specific, Voodoo OTA Root Keeper tells me the device is rooted, but without root access. I also have a root backup made with that program. Can someone please tell me how to fix this because the thought of a "normal" phone is making me depressed :crying:.
Try updating your SU and see if that does anything.
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Try updating your SU and see if that does anything.
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The only way I could think of doing that is from the superuser app (if you mean update the binaries) and I already tried. It fails at "gettingroot access".
miapuffia said:
The only way I could think of doing that is from the superuser app (if you mean update the binaries) and I already tried. It fails at "gettingroot access".
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Yeah, that's what I meant. Hmmm...
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Yeah, that's what I meant. Hmmm...
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Perhaps I could backup my data using SafeStrap TWRP, download stock rooted 4.3 (which I wanted since it came out), install it to rom slot 2 using SafeStrap, and then restore my data! Where's my nobel prize? lol Would that work?
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Perhaps I could backup my data using SafeStrap TWRP, download stock rooted 4.3 (which I wanted since it came out), install it to rom slot 2 using SafeStrap, and then restore my data! Where's my nobel prize? lol Would that work?
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There is no stock 4.3 ROM for us. The highest stock version would be 4.1.2. You can get CM10.2 that is vanilla AOSP, but I don't know if it would boot on SS.
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There is no stock 4.3 ROM for us. The highest stock version would be 4.1.2. You can get CM10.2 that is vanilla AOSP, but I don't know if it would boot on SS.
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I see. That's why my rooted 4.3 search came up.blank. I don't mind trying CM. I tried to SS install it previously but it failed (kinda). But now that I think about it I definitely installed the wrong version. As long as I can restore my data to CM I don't mind trying it. Can I get 4.1.2, root it, and then restore data? But wait, I know my bro has 4.3 rooted he used temp unroot -> update -> restore root. Can I do that? In case you didn't notice I'm new to this :/