My apologies if this has already been covered somewhere (for the life of me I could not find it), but my Nexus 5 has the OTA to 4.4.2 staged and ready to be installed. However, I do not want to run the risk of losing root access and having to wipe everything out on the device to re-obtain it.
Has anyone come up with a process to upgrade and keep root (or re-obtain it without wiping the information on the phone)?
Thanks!
You'll lose root, but not data. Losing data is when you unlock the boot loader.
Please read sticky threads before posting questions.
There is a sticky thread in general forum called "ota helpdesk that answers all ota questions
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Guys i have a question , I have used S2 for 2 years and few days back I got nexus 5 . I just want to ask that while unlocking the bootloader i had loose my data . But now if I want to install a new custom rom and for that i will have to wipe the data and cache will that wipe the 26 gb partition . Cuz in S2 the 12 gb partition was never affected by wiping the data and cache
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Guys i have a question , I have used S2 for 2 years and few days back I got nexus 5 . I just want to ask that while unlocking the bootloader i had loose my data . But now if I want to install a new custom rom and for that i will have to wipe the data and cache will that wipe the 26 gb partition . Cuz in S2 the 12 gb partition was never affected by wiping the data and cache
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Stock recovery wipes sdcard. Custom recovery does not
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@rootSU Alright thanks mate
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hi id like to install the cynagenmod, so im using a samsung galaxy s2 gt i9100p its on android 4.1.2, i also had to use the galaxsim unlock to unlock the phone and wanted to know if this will effect anything and if theres anything i should be aware of before atempting to flash my phone with this rom, i also find it hard to find the easiest beginer friendly guides tbh, when i search there just seems to be so many and all with differnt ways of doing it
so can i just have some advice before starting? thx
these are the things im worried about
WARNING
Some second-generation Samsung Exynos devices are potentially susceptible to a "superbrick" caused by performing a factory reset with the stock kernel, which effectively kills the internal memory in the device. It is highly recommended you do not perform this operation while using a stock kernel for safety reasons. To make sure you aren't running the stock kernel (only needed when coming from the stock ROM), fully install CM without performing a factory reset and reboot to recovery before you perform the factory reset.
WARNING:
If you used a non-official method to remove a provider lock, your /efs partition may become corrupt! It is highly recommended you make a backup of this for safe keeping before attempting to modify your device, especially if you plan to remove such a lock.
is the galaxsim unlock what this is referring to? because i used that to unlock my phone? and the first warning is my phone a samsung Exynos, mines a galaxy s2 i9100p, so this doesnt aply to me does it?
Hi,
Please see your previous Xda Assist thread. I gave you the link to your device section there. Asking for help in your device q&a section is the way to find help.
Good luck!
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Hi,
Please see your previous Xda Assist thread. I gave you the link to your device section there. Asking for help in your device q&a section is the way to find help.
Good luck!
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sorry about that, i didnt read youre last post, of to correct section then, thx
Q&A for [4.4.4][XT1039][OFFICIAL][TWRP/CWM] Stock Moto G 4G 21.1.46.en.EU
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Hi,
please, help me =)
I have XT1039 Europe version
Version installed CM11 + CWM 6.0.5.1
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I would like installed : Android 4.4.4 (Retail Europe) KXB21.14-L1.46 CID7
Wipe D/F reset
Flash Rom
Flash SU
Wipe cache
reboot
LOGO Motorola (M)... ... ... ... .. my BAD !!!
My phone can not go to the next page
Where am I wrong?
Thank's !
Success!
I just unlocked the bootloader of my Moto G 4G (Europe) and flashed CWM and root. Bless your instructions.
Initially I had trouble flashing TWRP recovery image so I tried CWM instead. But I needed to restart every time I kept pressing the power button instead of the volume up button on the fastboot menu.
I didnt need to wipe the dalvik cache to root. Although CWM did alert me that rebooting phone would remove root and gave me the option to fix it.
Sorry to bring an old thread back. Just a quick question.
I have an XT1039 that is exactly as bought (UK version, stock, factory unlocked, 4.4.4, unrooted).
Which of the two instructions should I follow, the one in the 1st post of this thread or the one in post no 23?
Sorry for asking, I just can't understand the difference between the two.
I'd like to have all bloatware removed and rooting would be nice.
I think the one I need is the 1st post one, but I see the warning saying "This is for unlocked bootloader only" and then at the top of the same post it says " Stock with unlocked bootloader warning removed" so I'm completely confused...
TIA
Q&A for [ROM] Vanir/Commotio TF700
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Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [ROM] Vanir/Commotio TF700 . If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!
So I tried installing the Commotio ROM on my TF700t since I have been reading good things about it. I'm running F2FS from a previous install of another ROM (I have done a full wipe of EVERYTHING before installing Commotion). Sadly I ran into an issue that I cannot solve...
Upon completion of the installation, (both GAPPs and the ROM are installed without any other errors but a mount error for /staging, which I understood is nothing critical from reading the F2FS for TF700T thread), I proceed to reboot my tablet as usual and I reach a "Encryption Unsuccessful" screen. It's a touch-screen option, with only a BACK button and a "RESET TABLET" button. The screen says my data is unavailable until I perform a factory reset. Neither the RESET TABLET button, nor a Factory Reset from TWRP F2FS recovery work. I have tried some thing from various android forums with no success... Is there anything I can do to restore functionality to my tablet? I would like to keep F2FS, with reverting back to EXT4 being my last resort.
I don't have any development experience so I would prefer if the instructions do not require that I compile things.
I have all the time in the world to fix this issue, as use of my tablet is not absolutely essential at the moment. I'm looking forward to a reply from you guys!
Stay awesome and thanks in advance!
EDIT: I have fixed the issue by flashing a F2FS kernel. From what I understood the ROM comes bundled with a kernel but I guess it's not F2FS compatible maybe? Anyways, ROM is by far the fastest and most responsive I have used on my tablet. Could not get ROM2SD to work sadly.
Also, the reason I am posting here is because I do not have enough forum posts to write in the ROMs development thread.
Huge thanks to Dev for the superb ROM. Kudos!
I have rooted my LG G3 and tried flashing twrp (no idea if it worked, when booting to recovery the notification led just flashes red and blue...). I decided that I want my phone to be completely stock again (If thats possible..) and couldn't find info on this for G3 devices. I'm quite sure that my twrp flash attempt failed but I would like to remove any files that the installer might have placed on my phone when attempting to install it. I also need help in unrooting my device, I have heard that you can do so from SuperSU, but does that FULLY unroot my device? I am running Lollipop 5.0
Hello and thank you for using XDA Assist.
This thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785089 should provide the information required to completely flash your device back to stock.
This is the only way to actually reset the device and completely remove any files you may have uploaded to the device while rooting and attempting to flash custom recovery.
This method will also wipe all internal storage. So please back up anything like picture, videos and files you would like to save.
Also make sure you select the appropriate firmware for your device.
If things are unclear I suggest you ask the individuals in that thread as those are the users who are experts in your device.
Good Luck!
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Hello,
I rooted my lenovo tab 3 7 essential using kingo root and when a 29 mb system update came i downloaded it but when i tried to install it a screen popped up saying android recovery mode and there were some options like reboot now and check root integrity and install update using sd card or cache...and data factory reset...i chose data factory reset bcoz it wont reboot using the first option...but reset didnt work so i tried flashing it but accidently pulled the cable in the process now my tablet's screen went of and it dosent even boot....please please please help me guys
Please help me i want to fix my tab at any cost...even if it costs me loosing all the data..
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Hello, I rooted my lenovo tab 3 7 essential using kingo root and when a 29 mb system update.....
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I don't have this device and it is a tough one to locate your specific issue within threads that's specific to your device but, you may be able to obtain some member guidance within the following thread that's specific to your device.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3437810
Good Luck!
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I don't have this device and it is a tough one to locate your specific issue within threads that's specific to your device but, you may be able to obtain some member guidance within the following thread that's specific to your device.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3437810
Good Luck!
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Bro the flashing is not working i have already tried it...:crying: