Trying to return to stock - Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys. I actually have been looking around, but I don't see how to unroot this phone. Does anyone know?

Kamar234 said:
Hi guys. I actually have been looking around, but I don't see how to unroot this phone. Does anyone know?
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Use houseofmoto, I used it and it worked like a charm. There's an option to keep data as well which is what I actually used.

beelow319 said:
Use houseofmoto, I used it and it worked like a charm. There's an option to keep data as well which is what I actually used.
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That HouseofMoto looks complicated. Is there a walkthrough somewhere?

redddog said:
That HouseofMoto looks complicated. Is there a walkthrough somewhere?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45736862
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45736862
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I used House of Moto, and you're right, it is fantastic. I love this community. Thanks for your help.

Kamar234 said:
I used House of Moto, and you're right, it is fantastic. I love this community. Thanks for your help.
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I used HoM with obake maxx and when I get back to "stock" successfully according to HoM, my WIFI wont connect to anything and when I try to take the OTA update to 12.15.15, I bootloop shortly after rebooting.
I was able to resolve my issue somehow. I deleted the "set" rows above boot.img in the obake maxx xml file. I then ran HoM and it bootlooped. I then re-ran it with the full xml file and this time it took and worked great. I was then able to take the OTA and then root using rockmymoto and life seems to be great!
Thanks all for all the information!

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Bright House TV now on Android -- Won't work if you're rooted...

If you're a Bright House TV subscriber, you can now watch live TV at home on your Android device. This has been available on the iPad for a while now, and is available for iPhone now as well.
Problem is, it WILL NOT work if your device is rooted. And it says, "You can't use this application on a rooted device." (Or something along those lines)
I even tried Voodoo's temporary unroot with no success. Can the apk be modified to bypass the root check?
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eXplicit815 said:
If you're a Bright House TV subscriber, you can now watch live TV at home on your Android device. This has been available on the iPad for a while now, and is available for iPhone now as well.
Problem is, it WILL NOT work if your device is rooted. And it says, "You can't use this application on a rooted device." (Or something along those lines)
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+1 this would be great!!
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Crackmaggot said:
I even tried Voodoo's temporary unroot with no success. Can the apk be modified to bypass the root check?
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Haven't tried it myself, but you could try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27127137&postcount=12
coal686 said:
Haven't tried it myself, but you could try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27127137&postcount=12
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Wow, that works great. Just tried it out on my Touchpad running the latest nightly on CM9. So far so good... Thx for posting.
Apparently, it doesn't work on the EVO 4G LTE, either. I jut got it a couple weeks ago, and I haven't been able to get it working. I'm not even rooted.
coal686 said:
Haven't tried it myself, but you could try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27127137&postcount=12
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That worked great. Almost forgot about this thread. Thanks for posting!
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Crackmaggot said:
That worked great. Almost forgot about this thread. Thanks for posting!
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I installed the apk and get this error message:
the programming you have requested is only available when you are accessing this video service through a modem authorized by bright house networks. I got this message on Jelly bean, and ICS.

[Q] keep root for 19.6.3 ota?

I have a rooted Verizon droid maxx. I am really worried about losing root if I take the ota. Is there any safe way to take the ota without losing my root? I've read like 2 posts of people saying the pro version of supersu and Survival mode keeps root. I've also read 1 post saying that they accidently took it and didn't lose root. Can anyone confirm this?
I would like to know the answer to this as well. I was just prompted for this update.
at that i know most users keep the root with Superuser in Survival mode
u can try and let us know
danger2u said:
at that i know most users keep the root with Superuser in Survival mode
u can try and let us know
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Considering that you cannot downgrade to a exploitable version of android if it doesn't work, I think I will pass.
Here is a guy that did it and said he keep root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52763259
I believe the one that did it accidentally had an unlocked boot loader which makes root possible no matter what.
I saw another post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52795898
Saying that the biggest part of the update was the radio which can be flashed without taking the whole upgrade if you are worried about it.
Me personally, my BL is unlocked and I'm going back to 4.2. I've seen nothing but negatives (bad battery life, FC's, etc) with the updates. I might would stick it out if there was some new features but they seem like just more of the same.
I used survival mode and took the ota and still have root. Unfortunately I lost my WiFi tether and am trying to get that back now.
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Khanusma said:
I used survival mode and took the ota and still have root. Unfortunately I lost my WiFi tether and am trying to get that back now.
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You should use this
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.dym.motoxtether
That way you don't have to mess with reverting it back when next updated comes out.
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Khanusma said:
I used survival mode and took the ota and still have root. Unfortunately I lost my WiFi tether and am trying to get that back now.
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I have a droid mini XT 1030, stock with root and wifi apk hack.
I removed the wifi apk hack, put super su into survival mode and took the OTA. Worked out good and I retained root.
Caseyk621 said:
You should use this
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.dym.motoxtether
That way you don't have to mess with reverting it back when next updated comes out.
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Thanks! It worked great and now I have my wifi back.
My Maxx and girlfriend's Mini both kept root.
However, we've both lost TWRP recovery and can't seem to be able to flash it.
rlmesq said:
My Maxx and girlfriend's Mini both kept root.
However, we've both lost TWRP recovery and can't seem to be able to flash it.
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Are you sure you're rooted? Did you check worth root checker app? Are your bootloaders unlocked?
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Caseyk621 said:
Are you sure you're rooted? Did you check worth root checker app? Are your bootloaders unlocked?
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Bootloaders aren't unlocked.
Yep, all root functions seem to be working fine.RootChecker says I have root, I was able to install the latest version of Busybox, and TiBu and SecureSettings both get root access.
Now if somebody had some thoughts on flashing TWRP recovery...
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Bootloaders aren't unlocked.
Yep, all root functions seem to be working fine.RootChecker says I have root, I was able to install the latest version of Busybox, and TiBu and SecureSettings both get root access.
Now if somebody had some thoughts on flashing TWRP recovery...
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I didn't know you could use TWRP e a locked bootloader????? Maybe use safe strap?
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Caseyk621 said:
I didn't know you could use TWRP e a locked bootloader????? Maybe use safe strap?
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Maybe I'm brain dead. I thought I had TWRP on these phones after SlapMyMoto, but I guess it retained the stock recovery.
Too many Android devlices... can't keep track of what's running what.
I thought the big issue was not retaining root, but completely losing the Write-Protection off ability (ie ability to use xposed). I'm locked bootloader and don't see a reason to unlock.
livinitwarrior said:
I thought the big issue was not retaining root, but completely losing the Write-Protection off ability (ie ability to use xposed). I'm locked bootloader and don't see a reason to unlock.
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Not with this update Holmes. We're all good with this one
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Caseyk621 said:
Not with this update Holmes. We're all good with this one
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Awesome, one last question- did you uninstall xposed before installing?
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livinitwarrior said:
Awesome, one last question- did you uninstall xposed before installing?
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I did. But it saves your settings for when you reinstall!
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Caseyk621 said:
I did. But it saves your settings for when you reinstall!
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Then I'll take the leap
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livinitwarrior said:
Then I'll take the leap
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Boom. Do it. Lemme know how it works out
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19.6.3 OTA fails at 25%

Currently on 4.4 (19.5.3) with root, wp disabled, and safestrap installed. Trying to install the 19.6.3 OTA but it fails at what looks like 25%. Any ideas?
This is essentially a stock setup with nothing installed that isn't part of the stock ROM. Nothing has been frozen or removed and I'm not using Safestraps pseudo-slots.
Appreciate any help I can get, thanks!
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zefyx said:
Currently on 4.4 (19.5.3) with root, wp disabled, and safestrap installed. Trying to install the 19.6.3 OTA but it fails at what looks like 25%. Any ideas?
This is essentially a stock setup with nothing installed that isn't part of the stock ROM. Nothing has been frozen or removed and I'm not using Safestraps pseudo-slots.
Appreciate any help I can get, thanks!
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Also having this issue
I would have to say that the presence of safestrap may be your issue. Maybe try removing safestrap. But keeping root and wp.
Safestrap recovery didn't make a difference in the update installing. Same hangup with it removed.
There seems to be a handful of us experiencing this problem.
Any other solutions would be much appreciated.
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Ahh, @Lordomn. I seem to remember you from the Xperia Play area. Looks like you've finally moved on to? Nice to see ya around these parts.
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zefyx said:
Ahh, @Lordomn. I seem to remember you from the Xperia Play area. Looks like you've finally moved on to? Nice to see ya around these parts.
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Yeah I was ready to move on to a newer and more reliable phone.
gotsaved289 said:
Also having this issue
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Did you get SuperSU Pro and use survival to update? That's what I did and didn't have a problem with updating.

How to block 4.4.4 update? Root

I have a rooted droid ultra and I was wondering how I can't block the update notifications and all. Any help would be appreciated
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Cgordon17 said:
I have a rooted droid ultra and I was wondering how I can't block the update notifications and all. Any help would be appreciated
Rooted Droid Ultra
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Use titanium backup to freeze the app MotorolaOTA
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Does it mean that soak test went live?
Caseyk621 said:
Use titanium backup to freeze the app MotorolaOTA
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Thank you! Also do you know how to delete the update file since it already downloaded. I need the extra space
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Dragon31337 said:
Does it mean that soak test went live?
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The OTA is already rolling out this week I received mine during lunch today
Can anyone give all the apps that need to be frozen ? I have already froze the Motorola ota is there anymore I need to stop cause I'm very happy with 4.4 and w/p off + permanent root
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dogie425 said:
Can anyone give all the apps that need to be frozen ? I have already froze the Motorola ota is there anymore I need to stop cause I'm very happy with 4.4 and w/p off + permanent root
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I guess I'd also be interested in this, since I'm sick of seeing the update notification, but don't want to lose native tethering/root/gravitybox (if I can keep all three of those with 4.4.4, please help me figure out how, but it seems the write protection gets turned back on, so at the very least, I'd be losing xposed/gravitybox).
Haven't ever had Titanium backup installed or frozen anything, is it a free app? Or is there another way to do it?
Have to freeze Motorola OTA in titanium then in root browser go to the system cache and delete the OTA file.
I finally found them with the android tuner app from the app market and froze them
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And I used ROM Toolbox and froze the Motorola OTA app/apk.
It has worked fine for me for the last three-four days.
Cgordon17 said:
Thank you! Also do you know how to delete the update file since it already downloaded. I need the extra space
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i would like to know the location of the downloaded update as well.
teerout said:
i would like to know the location of the downloaded update as well.
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Come on man. I answered that 3 posts above yours. Gotta read first.
Topsnake said:
Come on man. I answered that 3 posts above yours. Gotta read first.
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hey thanks snake. I DID read that, guess its my comprehension that needs help. I didn't follow your post that the second half was directing to the downloaded file.
teerout said:
hey thanks snake. I DID read that, guess its my comprehension that needs help. I didn't follow your post that the second half was directing to the downloaded file.
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Yeah, use root browser navigate to system then cache. Should be there.
Topsnake said:
Yeah, use root browser navigate to system then cache. Should be there.
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I looked in system/cache when I was taking the update to 4.4.4 and did not see anything there... Now that I'm in 4.4.4 I don't even see a cache folder under system
an21281 said:
I looked in system/cache when I was taking the update to 4.4.4 and did not see anything there... Now that I'm in 4.4.4 I don't even see a cache folder under system
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My mistake. Its actually just under cache on the root of the device. Not under the system folder. But the file is auto deleted after updating

D850 Software Update!

DO NOT UPDATE, Not sure what this is yet? I'm getting on my D850...
It's Still 4.4.2
Build number: KVT49L.D85010f
Its a big file I got the same thing 163.99 mb not sure what it is.
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bec48 said:
Its a big file I got the same thing 163.99 mb not sure what it is.
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Yeah, I'm curious. Best to wait. I bet they patched Bump.
Hmm i wonder if we will hear from someone who took it. Of course, being cloudy's 10n base makes me laugh at finally getting 10f.
DWilso3 said:
Hmm i wonder if we will hear from someone who took it. Of course, being cloudy's 10n base makes me laugh at finally getting 10f.
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I took it.
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Intub8 said:
I took it.
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Were you rooted? Custom recovery? Did you lose or retain?
Intub8 said:
I took it.
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Cool! How does it run compared to 10d? Can you install bumped twrp? Root? I imagine it's possible AT&T included aspects from later builds, so theoretically you could get a decent jump in performance if they have.
xamadeix said:
Were you rooted? Custom recovery? Did you lose or retain?
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No I was stock, I can't find any changes so I would bet it's (security fixes) for root and bump.
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Intub8 said:
No I was stock, I can't find any changes so I would bet it's (security fixes) for root and bump.
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That's what I think also. Time will tell I guess. I was about to say maybe it has some prerequisites to lollipop...
I will try root and bump when I get home from work.
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Intub8 said:
I will try root and bump when I get home from work.
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Okay cool!
Tried talking to AT&T to see what the update brings, they said that they couldn't see an update available, they tried looking for it for a while. But they did confirm Lollipop is coming in 1 to 2 months.
jellymonster442 said:
Tried talking to AT&T to see what the update brings, they said that they couldn't see an update available, they tried looking for it for a while. But they did confirm Lollipop is coming in 1 to 2 months.
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i took it while rooted twrp bootloop
---------- Post added at 05:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:09 PM ----------
flashed back to stock took update towel root didnt work
So then they've patched it. Figures.
xamadeix said:
So then they've patched it. Figures.
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and as far as i can tell nothing changed with update but i didnt mess with it much just flashed back to 10 d rerooted and restored my debloated backup, thank god for lg flashtools...
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and as far as i can tell nothing changed with update but i didnt mess with it much just flashed back to 10 d rerooted and restored my debloated backup, thank god for lg flashtools...
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Well that's good know that we can do that!
xamadeix said:
Yeah, I'm curious. Best to wait. I bet they patched Bump.
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@thecubed did say that the 5.0/L update patched bump. Per this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56646539&postcount=356
I wouldn't be surprised if it's patched up here as well.
Not sure what this update is, but i'll personally be skipping it.
xamadeix said:
Well that's good know that we can do that!
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No doubt. They could have pulled a Samsung trick (I'm thinking the4.3 update that prevented downgrading)
st0nez0r said:
@thecubed did say that the 5.0/L update patched bump. Per this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56646539&postcount=356
I wouldn't be surprised if it's patched up here as well.
Not sure what this update is, but i'll personally be skipping it.
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Yeah the only thing is. This isn't Android L. It's a 4.4.2 incremental update. My guess is they caught on to bump. But as someone has said we can downgrade with the flash tool right now. But that might not be the case when lollipop is deployed.
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and as far as i can tell nothing changed with update but i didnt mess with it much just flashed back to 10 d rerooted and restored my debloated backup, thank god for lg flashtools...
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since I know we can downgrade and re-root, I just took it and I'll use it for a while before reporting back in a few hours.
Does anyone know how to pull the zip from my device or the download URL so we can get a copy to pass around?

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