I tried to update to KitKat officially over the air but I get an error message , I had a custom recovery but flashed back to a version of the stock recovery,thing is I think its the recovery that's the problem,I don't know which version of the moto g its from (tesco,us,Brazil) I'm not sure so I'm on the unlocked UK ROM retail.gb.en.GB bought from phones 4u . am I right in thinking that the recovery is the problem and would anyone have a copy of the recovery I'm looking for??
kieranc88 said:
I tried to update to KitKat officially over the air but I get an error message , I had a custom recovery but flashed back to a version of the stock recovery,thing is I think its the recovery that's the problem,I don't know which version of the moto g its from (tesco,us,Brazil) I'm not sure so I'm on the unlocked UK ROM retail.gb.en.GB bought from phones 4u . am I right in thinking that the recovery is the problem and would anyone have a copy of the recovery I'm looking for??
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Are you also rooted, if so that's more likely the error.
There should be links in the forums to UK retail images.
scott_doyland said:
Are you also rooted, if so that's more likely the error.
There should be links in the forums to UK retail images.
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I'm rooted yes but I did the temporary unroot option that's found in super su but I suppose the files are in the system still,the progress bar moves about a third of the way through the update then fails.
kieranc88 said:
I'm rooted yes but I did the temporary unroot option that's found in super su but I suppose the files are in the system still,the progress bar moves about a third of the way through the update then fails.
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I have read in other threads that the unroot option possibly still leaves some system files different from what they originally were.
If possible can you flash cwm or twrp and backup /system. Then unpack/untar the backup on your PC and look at file
/system/etc/install- recovery.sh
See if it mentions superSU in the comments. This file is altered by superSU and I've heard it may be this file that does not get set back to its default when you unroot.
I can send you original file but you'd have to find a way to copy it to /system - hard if unrooted!! Maybe copy it and then unroot as I *think* this may work. The file seems to just start root daemon on boot so should be able to overwrite while rooted and then unroot.
I'm rooted and my update failed third of way through as well. However I wanted it to so updated while rooted on purpose as I want to stay on 4.3 (updating and letting it fail stops the 'update reminder').
scott_doyland said:
I have read in other threads that the unroot option possibly still leaves some system files different from what they originally were.
If possible can you flash cwm or twrp and backup /system. Then unpack/untar the backup on your PC and look at file
/system/etc/install- recovery.sh
See if it mentions superSU in the comments. This file is altered by superSU and I've heard it may be this file that does not get set back to its default when you unroot.
I can send you original file but you'd have to find a way to copy it to /system - hard if unrooted!! Maybe copy it and then unroot as I *think* this may work. The file seems to just start root daemon on boot so should be able to overwrite while rooted and then unroot.
I'm rooted and my update failed third of way through as well. However I wanted it to so updated while rooted on purpose as I want to stay on 4.3 (updating and letting it fail stops the 'update reminder').
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Yeah,send it,I'll try copying it,unrooting and then trying the update
kieranc88 said:
Yeah,send it,I'll try copying it,unrooting and then trying the update
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And will it matter what version of the stick recovery I'm using( if there are different versions)
kieranc88 said:
I tried to update to KitKat officially over the air but I get an error message , I had a custom recovery but flashed back to a version of the stock recovery,thing is I think its the recovery that's the problem,I don't know which version of the moto g its from (tesco,us,Brazil) I'm not sure so I'm on the unlocked UK ROM retail.gb.en.GB bought from phones 4u . am I right in thinking that the recovery is the problem and would anyone have a copy of the recovery I'm looking for??
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check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2611544
my posts have links to guides/files that helped me fix the OTA update error, and the thread as a whole should help you out
xTx
tee_pot said:
check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2611544
my posts have links to guides/files that helped me fix the OTA update error, and the thread as a whole should help you out
xTx
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OK,well at the moment I'm trying out cm11 unofficial builds,I'll see how they go, I'll try the full unroot option when I restore my cwm backup and reflash stock recovery and see if that works ,as I only tried the temporary unroot option in supersu(which is probably leaving some root files behind so it can reinstall su ) if that don't work I'll flash back to stock and try again.
kieranc88 said:
Yeah,send it,I'll try copying it,unrooting and then trying the update
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I will send file tomorrow when I'm at my PC.
kieranc88 said:
Yeah,send it,I'll try copying it,unrooting and then trying the update
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I have attached the file /system/etc/install-recovery.sh file to this post (had to gzip it as couldnt upload when it was just called .sh)
Im not sure what the original persmissions of the file should be on your phone, but if you make it read/write/executable by everyone then should be OK I guess.
As I mentioned it'd be good if you unrooted and did a backup and extracted the file to see the contents (before copying over the file). That would first tell you for sure if the file does revert back to original or if it stays as a 'superSU' file when you unroot.
If its reverted back to original then my theory is wrong anyway so no need to copy over the file.
Re the stock recovery type/version being different from what is expected - I dont know if that makes a difference to the OTA working or not. Its an interesting question though so I may do some googling and find out.
I also have a UK retail stock recovery.img (taken with CWM) (my phone is 16GB from phones4u). So if you want that you can have it. Should rule out the recovery type as a problem.
FYI the install-recovery.sh original file actually flashes a new stock recovery when an OTA is performed. At least if you look in the comments of the file I attached above thats what it says.
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I am trying to install ota 1.84 from 1.53 stock backup I made when I 1st rooted-after I flashed the stock rom to my device I was prompted for the ota update which I downloaded I fastboot flash stock recovery used ota rootkeeper to protect root when I went to install the update it went about 25% then this message appeared,epic fail I rechecked my rom to make sure there wasn't any rooted apps on it just plain stock I know it something I have missed along the way but I stuck atm -went ahead and reflashed cwm and restored backup -Can anyone help point me in the right direction on this one??I apoligized in advance if its been posted somewhere on here I have failed to locate and answer
jmcdonald58 said:
I am trying to install ota 1.84 from 1.53 stock backup I made when I 1st rooted-after I flashed the stock rom to my device I was prompted for the ota update which I downloaded I fastboot flash stock recovery used ota rootkeeper to protect root when I went to install the update it went about 25% then this message appeared,epic fail I rechecked my rom to make sure there wasn't any rooted apps on it just plain stock I know it something I have missed along the way but I stuck atm -went ahead and reflashed cwm and restored backup -Can anyone help point me in the right direction on this one??I apoligized in advance if its been posted somewhere on here I have failed to locate and answer
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hopefully better image
Geeze best image i have
I never apply ota update but hope this help you out.
http://www.jbhale.com/2012/06/09/dev-how-to-apply-ota-htc-tested-on-one-s/
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It says Error in file, have you tried redownloading it? Did you manually download the OTA file or did you get it the usual way (search for updates in phone).
x1tyme said:
I never apply ota update but hope this help you out.
http://www.jbhale.com/2012/06/09/dev-how-to-apply-ota-htc-tested-on-one-s/
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Thanks will give it a look
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It says Error in file, have you tried redownloading it? Did you manually download the OTA file or did you get it the usual way (search for updates in phone).
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I downloaded it directly from device
It says:
Code:
Verifying current system...
assert failed: blablabla
To me, this means:
It checks the system on your device to see if it can take this OTA, but the hash of your build.prop file does not match what it expects.
Maybe this OTA is not for your device or you're not on truly stock 1.53.
-Jobo
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It says:
Code:
Verifying current system...
assert failed: blablabla
To me, this means:
It checks the system on your device to see if it can take this OTA, but the hash of your build.prop file does not match what it expects.
Maybe this OTA is not for your device or you're not on truly stock 1.53.
-Jobo
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Yeah going take a look at it later that's kinda what I was thinking anyhow I appreciate the help
Anyone know where I can get the latest stock ROM for a RAZR HD XT926 from a trusted source? I'm a bit nervous about downloading just any old file that claims to be a stock ROM. Who knows what could be embedded in it.
The latest OTA update from Verizon contains a bug fix that I desperately need, but my phone refuses to apply the update. I've given up working with Verizon and Motorola on this. Motorola level 2 support says they won't help because the phone is rooted, even though it wasn't at the time I spoke to them on the phone.
I've decided to go the route of flashing the ROM myself. I'm now rooted, bootloader is unlocked, safestrap is installed, and I've backed up the my working system with it. I've also installed rootkeeper so I can temporarily unroot before flashing.
Also after doing this will I need to reinstall and reconfigure all my apps? If so is there an easy way to back that all up so all I need to do is restore the backup?
Here you go!
chuckh1958 said:
Anyone know where I can get the latest stock ROM for a RAZR HD XT926 from a trusted source? I'm a bit nervous about downloading just any old file that claims to be a stock ROM. Who knows what could be embedded in it.
The latest OTA update from Verizon contains a bug fix that I desperately need, but my phone refuses to apply the update. I've given up working with Verizon and Motorola on this. Motorola level 2 support says they won't help because the phone is rooted, even though it wasn't at the time I spoke to them on the phone.
I've decided to go the route of flashing the ROM myself. I'm now rooted, bootloader is unlocked, safestrap is installed, and I've backed up the my working system with it. I've also installed rootkeeper so I can temporarily unroot before flashing.
Also after doing this will I need to reinstall and reconfigure all my apps? If so is there an easy way to back that all up so all I need to do is restore the backup?
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Go to sbf dot droid-developers dot org That's where you'll find them!
Thanks. Are you pretty confident that they are clean?
Clean
chuckh1958 said:
Thanks. Are you pretty confident that they are clean?
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Yes. I'm very confident they are. I've always used these to restore mine to stock when needed.
Awesome! Thanks. Now I just need to figure out how to flash the one I want. This is my first time. I'm guessing I just put the zip file on my sdcard and tell SafeStrap to recover using it.
Will I need to reinstall all my apps? Is there a way to prevent that? Mostly I'm concerned about apps that I've spent a lot of time setting up custom configurations for.
Back to Stock
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Awesome! Thanks. Now I just need to figure out how to flash the one I want. This is my first time. I'm guessing I just put the zip file on my sdcard and tell SafeStrap to recover using it.
Will I need to reinstall all my apps? Is there a way to prevent that? Mostly I'm concerned about apps that I've spent a lot of time setting up custom configurations for.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176753
That post will walk you through how to flash back to stock.
So I can't use safestrap to flash the stock ROMs downloaded from sbf dor droid-developers dot org?
Safestrap
chuckh1958 said:
So I can't use safestrap to flash the stock ROMs downloaded from sbf dor droid-developers dot org?
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No you cannot.
I've got RSD Lite installed now and it successfully detects the device is fastboot mode. Next step is to unzip the XML file I downloaded and plug it into RSD Lite. Right?
How much risk do you think there is that I end up bricking the phone? Keep in mind that OTA updates always fail because the hash on the build.prop file doesnt match what its expecting even though I've never changed the build.prop file.
Will I be able to use SafeStrap recovery if the phone gets bricked?
Like I said this is the first time I've tried this and I'm trying to cover all the bases before I do anything dangerous.
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I've got RSD Lite installed now and it successfully detects the device is fastboot mode. Next step is to unzip the XML file I downloaded and plug it into RSD Lite. Right?
How much risk do you think there is that I end up bricking the phone? Keep in mind that OTA updates always fail because the hash on the build.prop file doesnt match what its expecting even though I've never changed the build.prop file.
Will I be able to use SafeStrap recovery if the phone gets bricked?
Like I said this is the first time I've tried this and I'm trying to cover all the bases before I do anything dangerous.
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You don't unzip the .xml, you just flash it in RSD. When you use RSD, you will no longer have SafeStrap installed. SafeStrap is only an app, not a true recovery replacement, it works in conjunction with the stock recovery. You can't use a true recovery replacement since your bootloader is locked.
If you're not comfortable with RSD, try the House of Moto here:
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/28162-house-of-moto-20/
RSD Lite failed to flash the phone. Error message was "failed flashing process - unknown fastboot command, (getvar).I do have the latest Android SDK installed (32 bit version) and it's in the my PATH. I can run fastboot from the command line and it does show a getvar command.
Prior to running RSD Lite I did temporarily unroot the phone with rootkeeper. Could that be the problem?
Ok I got to flash by ...
manually extracting the zip file
editing the xml file, and removing 2 lines that contained the text "getvar"
pointed RSDlite to the XML file instead of the zip file
From what I can see everything looks good on the phone. Now I just have to let it finish reinstalling all the apps.
I just wanted to post the steps here in case anyone else stumbles onto this thread and has the same problem.
I did lose root. Any way to get it back?
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I did lose root. Any way to get it back?
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We have root on the newest build now! In the general forum.
I'm trying to apply the OTA upgrade to my rooted UK Retail Moto G running 4.3. The upgrade keeps failing, even if I disable root using the option in SuperSU. Is there some step I am missing out, or must I use a clean flash and lose all my configuration? (The phone was rooted using the superboot method, and had Xposed framework, but this had been removed using the Xposed framework app.) Thanks.
What exactly does fail?
There should be an error message when you try to flash the OTA.
Look at the screen and report back, the boot.img you flashed to get root on your phone shouldn't have any impact on the update procedure.
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I'm trying to apply the OTA upgrade to my rooted UK Retail Moto G running 4.3. The upgrade keeps failing, even if I disable root using the option in SuperSU. Is there some step I am missing out, or must I use a clean flash and lose all my configuration? (The phone was rooted using the superboot method, and had Xposed framework, but this had been removed using the Xposed framework app.) Thanks.
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I am in the exact same situation i unrooted and uninstalled xposed and it fails shortly after the progress bar appears i tried twice and same in gonna flash the boot.img and recovery.img out of the factory img later and try again.
Same here I removed root update downloads then install fails It don't tell you why it failed.
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I spoke to Motorola and she said I may not be able to update if my bootloader is unlocked
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+1 Phone downloads the update. Restarts and gives "error". Phone is unlocked and rooted.
You either have to restore all the stock things you modified - boot / recovery OR save the OTA, flash stock and put the OTA again into the sdcard, restart and voila
darkeingel said:
You either have to restore all the stock things you modified - boot / recovery OR save the OTA, flash stock and put the OTA again into the sdcard, restart and voila
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Do you know where i can find the "14.71.8.falcon_umts.Retail.en.GB" file to restore my uk moto G to stock without root?
I can find only the US retail files in android dev section.
PS: thanks found it
deadpunk said:
Do you know where i can find the "14.71.8.falcon_umts.Retail.en.GB" file to restore my uk moto G to stock without root?
I can find only the US retail files in android dev section.
PS: thanks found it
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I used pauls root method 2 to root with a modified recovery i bet that's why it fails the update ill post my findings later after i flash unmodified stock recovery for anyone who's situation is the same as mine.
Skinpipe said:
I used pauls root method 2 to root with a modified recovery i bet that's why it fails the update ill post my findings later after i flash unmodified stock recovery for anyone who's situation is the same as mine.
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I had to use method 2 to root too, and mine is also failing to update... :/ keep us informed!
xTx
darkeingel said:
You either have to restore all the stock things you modified - boot / recovery OR save the OTA, flash stock and put the OTA again into the sdcard, restart and voila
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Well I've been able to reverse everything but the original superboot root itself. Does anyone know how that might be reversed?
CassandraN said:
Well I've been able to reverse everything but the original superboot root itself. Does anyone know how that might be reversed?
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Flashing the boot.img from a stock firmware - from the specific firmware that you are running now even.
darkeingel said:
Flashing the boot.img from a stock firmware - from the specific firmware that you are running now even.
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boot.img is the kernel, you only need to flash back a stock kernel if you have flashed a custom one earlier.
The superboot method does not alter the kernel, it just does some magic one-time boot that roots the phone (ie alters files in /system). You still have the original kernel in place. superboot just flashes superSU. superSU is the app itself plus certain /system file addtions and alterations.
To remove root all the /system files that rooting updates must be set back to how they were, the updater does a checksum on the files and if they differ from what they should be then the update fails.
superSU for example modifies /system/etc/install-recovery.sh as well as adding new files to /system. So /system/etc/install-recovery.sh would need to be put back to how it was.
Depending on which files the superboot method uses will depend on which files need altering back.
In general you are going to want to flash back stock /system as thats easiest (or maybe you did a nandroid and can restore /system from that).
ok, got 4.4.2 installed now
retail 8GB unlocked using Paul's method 2.
uninstalled SuperSU using the option within the app's settings
used the guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219 to flash the stock retail gb 4.3 rom, then copied the retail gb OTA update file (found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49390749 ) to the sdcard root and performed the update in settings -> about phone -> system update
now going to see if titanium backup worked!
xTx
tee_pot said:
ok, got 4.4.2 installed now
retail 8GB unlocked using Paul's method 2.
uninstalled SuperSU using the option within the app's settings
used the guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219 to flash the stock retail gb 4.3 rom, then copied the retail gb OTA update file (found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49390749 ) to the sdcard root and performed the update in settings -> about phone -> system update
now going to see if titanium backup worked!
xTx
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Thats good. So SuperSU basically cleans itself up and reverts all /system files it changed back to their original values. Easier than restoring a stock /system.
CassandraN said:
Well I've been able to reverse everything but the original superboot root itself. Does anyone know how that might be reversed?
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Unroot using the supersu app if that's what you mean you cant do
tee_pot said:
ok, got 4.4.2 installed now
retail 8GB unlocked using Paul's method 2.
uninstalled SuperSU using the option within the app's settings
used the guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219 to flash the stock retail gb 4.3 rom, then copied the retail gb OTA update file (found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49390749 ) to the sdcard root and performed the update in settings -> about phone -> system update
now going to see if titanium backup worked!
xTx
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Same thing here. Uk retail Moto G 8Gb, restore back to 4.3 stock, copy the OTA to sdcard and go to system update...
Phone will ask to copy OTA, just tap yes and install now...
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Unroot using the supersu app if that's what you mean you cant do
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Yes you can, superSU has an 'unroot' option. On another thread Im sure someone had issues with it as it left some junk lying behind, but for the poster in this thread it seems to have worked fine.
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deadpunk said:
Same thing here. Uk retail Moto G 8Gb, restore back to 4.3 stock, copy the OTA to sdcard and go to system update...
Phone will ask to copy OTA, just tap yes and install now...
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if you restore entirely back to stock, ie stock recovery as well, then waiting for the OTA to download the 'offical' way may be better. This will then update not just Android but your stock recovery as well. Im unsure if installing from the sdcard updates the radios (ie mobile radios) or not. If not then again installing the officiall way may be better.
If someone on here knows if the mobile radios get updated I'd like to know. I see many /modem files in the update.zip. Its these Im interested in whether they get flashed or not when using the sdcard method.
rooted 4.4.2 now working:
followed the guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2563599&highlight=mismatched to install CWM recovery
downloaded the latest SuperSU from http://download.chainfire.eu/376/SuperSU/ , copied to root of the sdcard and installed using CWM
titanium backup (free version) worked a charm, only thing it seems it didn't backup was my live wallpaper choice! bit of a pain to have to click "install" and "done" on each app (all 181 of them!) but much quicker than reinstalling and setting them up again from the Play store
now to have a play with my new kitkat!
xTx
EDIT: incidentally, where does it show what bootloader is being used? can't see anything in phone settings or fastboot...
tee_pot said:
ok, got 4.4.2 installed now
retail 8GB unlocked using Paul's method 2.
uninstalled SuperSU using the option within the app's settings
used the guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219 to flash the stock retail gb 4.3 rom, then copied the retail gb OTA update file (found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49390749 ) to the sdcard root and performed the update in settings -> about phone -> system update
now going to see if titanium backup worked!
xTx
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do any of these steps wipe data and/or apps?
cause I'd like to avoid that but disabling superuser from app doesn't fix the problems of the update failing
-sandro- said:
do any of these steps wipe data and/or apps?
cause I'd like to avoid that but disabling superuser from app doesn't fix the problems of the update failing
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Are you just disabling superSU or are you actually choosing the option to unroot, ie the option in superSU that says:
Full unroot
Cleanup for permanent unroot
If you do this is should remove root and put all /system files back as they were (ie the ones it altered during root).
Also I assume you have not modifed any system apps yourself, eg installed newer versions etc or removed any? If you have then again the update wont work. The update checks lots of files to ensure they have not been modified before it does the update.
I managed to pull the 5.0 Lollipop OTA update file and load it to Android File Host.
Word of warning, should you try to use this file to update, you will likely lose root, possibly without the chance to root once complete or even ODIN back to 4.x. This is primarily for devs to use to try to make pre-rooted and custom ROMs with.
The link to the file is below:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934552137
@muniz_ri, @RockRatt, @iB4STiD and @Joe-Tech, I believe you guys may be interested in this.
May the odds ever be in our favor.
@Apoplectic1 you awesome man, will see what i can do with it
Doesn't flash, wipes /Data stating "Footer is wrong"
Apoplectic1 said:
I managed to pull the 5.0 Lollipop OTA update file and load it to Android File Host.
Word of warning, should you try to use this file to update, you will likely lose root, possibly without the chance to root once complete or even ODIN back to 4.x. This is primarily for devs to use to try to make pre-rooted and custom ROMs with.
The link to the file is below:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934552137
@muniz_ri, @RockRatt, @iB4STiD and @Joe-Tech, I believe you guys may be interested in this.
May the odds ever be in our favor.
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Thanks for the heads up. I will create the ROM later tonight.
DankHeals said:
Doesn't flash, wipes /Data stating "Footer is wrong"
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It's not a flashable zip. Even if you were to flash it, it would not be able to update you due to you being rooted, it will fail I'm afraid.
muniz_ri said:
Thanks for the heads up. I will create the ROM later tonight.
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I've probably told you this about a dozen times now, but you are the man! :highfive:
Apoplectic1 said:
I've probably told you this about a dozen times now, but you are the man! :highfive:
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No worries and thanks for capturing the ota.
Apoplectic1 said:
It's not a flashable zip. Even if you were to flash it, it would not be able to update you due to you being rooted, it will fail I'm afraid.
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I fully unrooted and went stock before attempting, but that's a shame. Thought it would be flashable via update in stock recovery. :/
cant wait to have this flashable.. been waiting soooo long
When O when will the wait end.... Canada S4 and I still can't install this AT&T one
How to use this file ???
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Doesn't flash, wipes /Data stating "Footer is wrong"
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Because you flashed the archived cfg file. To flash the update you have to unpack the zip file and change the extension of the CFG file to ZIP. But anyway even this cfg fails to install, so don't try because i already did.
Update via adb or external sd card using stock recovery doesn't work !
Is there a way to flash it ???
lordnihilusmd said:
Because you flashed the archived cfg file. To flash the update you have to unpack the zip file and change the extension of the CFG file to ZIP. But anyway even this cfg fails to install, so don't try because i already did.
Update via adb or external sd card using stock recovery doesn't work !
Is there a way to flash it ???
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Thanks for the info... been looking for a way to flash this without success
W1zz_ said:
Thanks for the info... been looking for a way to flash this without success
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You could try pushing the cfg file to /cache/fota, uninstall Safestrap, full unroot, reboot and then installing the update the standard way, but getting root afterward is iffy.
Can somebody pull out the modem?
Apoplectic1 said:
You could try pushing the cfg file to /cache/fota, uninstall Safestrap, full unroot, reboot and then installing the update the standard way, but getting root afterward is iffy.
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Thanks man, my situation is a little more complicated however since I have the i337m(Canadian S4) wasn't sure I'd be able to install this OTA in any way. Kind of came to the conclusion that I will have to wait for a custom Rom, unless my understanding of how this all works is wrong.
I will try but i already did full unroot . When flashing via recovery it says something like frameworkres-apk has unexpected content ... Standard way ? but it will tell me software update interrupted
Apoplectic1 said:
It's not a flashable zip. Even if you were to flash it, it would not be able to update you due to you being rooted, it will fail I'm afraid.
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It won't flash even without root. Tried flashing via stock recovery, no dice just like the others. Flashing results in wiping /data.
Short road...
Easiest way possible odin back to NB1 then take the OTA to lollipop that's the easiest way man
lordnihilusmd said:
I will try but i already did full unroot . When flashing via recovery it says something like frameworkres-apk has unexpected content ... Standard way ? but it will tell me software update interrupted
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brownie9987 said:
Easiest way possible odin back to NB1 then take the OTA to lollipop that's the easiest way man
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OTA from ODIN stock has never worked for me. Maybe it's because it's SIM-less?
What do you mean by Simless?
My v10 downloaded an OTA , which im assuming is 6.0
1. Im rooted on stock 6.0 and unlocked boot loader. Will the OTA work without messing up anything ? Ill have to root again im sure, just want some info before i pull the trigger.
I don't think the update will even proceed being that you're on a rooted ROM. I have that notification too, and i just don't know how to turn it off.
I to am rooted,unlockboot and stock rom. I don't feel like taking a chance. So I used titanium backup to freeze the software update and in the drop down notification if you press it, it's a notification from Google play services if you block it in apps it will disappear from your drop down. I also deleted the update zip in the cache folder.I used es file explorer ,device/cache/update
popwar said:
My v10 downloaded an OTA , which im assuming is 6.0
1. Im rooted on stock 6.0 and unlocked boot loader. Will the OTA work without messing up anything ? Ill have to root again im sure, just want some info before i pull the trigger.
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Okay, I'm assuming you are on H90120e (system version). There is a root exploit for the H90120j update. You just do the following:
Make a backup of your apps and settings
Flash your phone to the new update (H90120j)?
Take a look at either one of these threads to root your device again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/step-step-guide-rooting-lg-v10-using-t3382631
OR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/root-android-6-0-h901-t3382819
You can't flash the phone that is already rooted and has TWRP.
I am in this same situation. On stock rom with root and twrp. I want to update to the new update, but do not want to loose all my apps, settings, etc.
Question is, how to do the initial update before having to re-root again?
How do we flash the phone with the new update?
bhagiratha said:
You can't flash the phone that is already rooted and has TWRP.
I am in this same situation. On stock rom with root and twrp. I want to update to the new update, but do not want to loose all my apps, settings, etc.
Question is, how to do the initial update before having to re-root again?
How do we flash the phone with the new update?
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Why can't you flash the phone that is already rooted and has TWRP?
All you are doing is opening the LGUP tool and flashing the new H90120j .kdz file using the "refurbish" option then flashing the H90120j .tot file that has TWRP using the "update" option which will flash the phone regardless of what is running on your phone. The guides on the first link explain that. I believe your concern is keeping all of your settings and apps. Look up Titanium backup, it works for me.
Thank you. I only flash the LGH901AT-01-V20j-310-260-JUL-12-2016-ARB02+0ROOTTWRP tot file and all is good.
Well except that I lost Dolby audio.
I will look for a fix.
jun19inf said:
Okay, I'm assuming you are on H90120e (system version). There is a root exploit for the H90120j update. You just do the following:
Make a backup of your apps and settings
Flash your phone to the new update (H90120j)?
Take a look at either one of these threads to root your device again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/step-step-guide-rooting-lg-v10-using-t3382631
OR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/root-android-6-0-h901-t3382819
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Hi,
Do I have to use LGUP to install the update or can I click install on the dropdown of my phone?
I'm on stock MM 6.0 (H90120e) Rooted and I will not have access to my main PC for another week as I'm traveling.
Thanks,
-NJ
Anyone?
bhagiratha said:
You can't flash the phone that is already rooted and has TWRP.
I am in this same situation. On stock rom with root and twrp. I want to update to the new update, but do not want to loose all my apps, settings, etc.
Question is, how to do the initial update before having to re-root again?
How do we flash the phone with the new update?
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There's a guide in general that tells how to do all this. In fact jun19inf WROTE it.
In a nutshell, do a twrp backup.
Upgrade to 20j by flashing the stock 20j kbz.
Enable usb debugging and oem unlock
flash tot that has twrp in it.
Now you can go into twrp and 1) root via supersu 2) restore ONLY data from your twrp backup taken previously to get your apps etc back. Alternatively Titanium Backup will also do just fine.
njdevils28 said:
Hi,
Do I have to use LGUP to install the update or can I click install on the dropdown of my phone?
I'm on stock MM 6.0 (H90120e) Rooted and I will not have access to my main PC for another week as I'm traveling.
Thanks,
-NJ
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If all is you have is root, you should be able to unroot in the SuperSU settings, and then let the update install. But if you have TWRP, then I can't see any way to do the update without using a PC to flash your phone back to stock ROM and recovery. Although you may check the dev. section to see if Eliminator has a flashable ROM to bring you up to date.
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YrrchSebor said:
If all is you have is root, you should be able to unroot in the SuperSU settings, and then let the update install. But if you have TWRP, then I can't see any way to do the update without using a PC to flash your phone back to stock ROM and recovery. Although you may check the dev. section to see if Eliminator has a flashable ROM to bring you up to date.
Sent from my LG-H901 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Ah. Thank you very much!
-NJ
Hi all. I just got my factory warranty back and I attempted to root it. Everything went as it should, until just after the install finished. Instead of rebooting normally, it now will only reboot into TWRP. Once there, when I try to flash a custom ROM (in this case, Bliss, but I don't think it matters, I get an error message that says the zip file is corrupt. Then, while still in recovery, when I tried to wipe everything except the sd card, it says mkfs.fat process ended with error. I then powered down and attempted the factory reset. I scrolled down on both screens and it did not say anything about any errors, so I assumed it took. However, it reboots right back into TWRP recovery. It also boots right to TWRP recovery when I try to boot normally. Of course, adb does not recognize the phone in any mode that I can get into (fastboot/recovery/download), so, I can't use LG Bridge to reflash the original firmware. Does anybody have any ideas for a fix? I know that this replacement phone had 6.0 on it. I thought I did everything to a t? TIA...
OK, not sure how I got there, but when I attempt to reboot from TWRP it says No OS Installed! Are you sure you want to reboot? That at least says what the problem is. Does anybody know how to fix this?
Where can I download the update file?
wbexpress said:
Hi all. I just got my factory warranty back and I attempted to root it. Everything went as it should, until just after the install finished. Instead of rebooting normally, it now will only reboot into TWRP. Once there, when I try to flash a custom ROM (in this case, Bliss, but I don't think it matters, I get an error message that says the zip file is corrupt. Then, while still in recovery, when I tried to wipe everything except the sd card, it says mkfs.fat process ended with error. I then powered down and attempted the factory reset. I scrolled down on both screens and it did not say anything about any errors, so I assumed it took. However, it reboots right back into TWRP recovery. It also boots right to TWRP recovery when I try to boot normally. Of course, adb does not recognize the phone in any mode that I can get into (fastboot/recovery/download), so, I can't use LG Bridge to reflash the original firmware. Does anybody have any ideas for a fix? I know that this replacement phone had 6.0 on it. I thought I did everything to a t? TIA...
OK, not sure how I got there, but when I attempt to reboot from TWRP it says No OS Installed! Are you sure you want to reboot? That at least says what the problem is. Does anybody know how to fix this?
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Did you select refurbish or upgrade?
I believe you need to select upgrade when flashing or you get stuck in TWRP
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How to root V10 T-mobile M.M ver V20L
How to root V10 T-mobile M.M ver V20L
Can some one guide me on the following:
1. Can I flash back and downgrade to Software version V20J from V20L.
2. Is there any root method for V10 t-mobile MM ver V20L.
1. It is well explained in this forum, you CANNOT go back without facing a software brick.
2. You can root your phone through Dirty_Cow method or by flash Eliminater74 ROM (Part1 & Part2).
Again, search for that in this section and in development one...
jonsat said:
1. It is well explained in this forum, you CANNOT go back without facing a software brick.
2. You can root your phone through Dirty_Cow method or by flash Eliminater74 ROM (Part1 & Part2).
Again, search for that in this section and in development one...
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Thanks so much for your reply, I was about to flash it to downgrade my V10 from V20L to V20J i even downloaded the files for it Phew....
Okay, I have searched most of the rootings are V20J i have not found a method for rooting and twrp for V20L software update.
Please if u can share the link, that would be helpful...
thanks regards,
I wonder how people perform searches... by the way, few lines under this very thread, there is:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/root-20l-dirty-cow-t3498722
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I wonder how people perform searches... by the way, few lines under this very thread, there is:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-lg-v10/general/root-20l-dirty-cow-t3498722
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Awwhh GOD!!! big thanks for your help, u r truly an awesome person. Peace and blessing upon u.
regards,