Hi all.
How can I wipe my Nexus 5 so it is a plain Kit Kat 4.4.2 (like the day I received it) and just root it? it's currently in 4.4.2 and rooted, but with a lot of stuf in it too. My main concern is how to wipe once it's rooted, and how to reroot.
For those who like to read, a little more info:
I have a Nexus 5 which received 2 days ago. I come from an iPhone 5S, so... pretty newbie...
I unlocked the bootloader and rooted the device after unboxing, and have been using it since. Problems are:
1. I just found out about CWM and its capabilities, and I intend to use the backups a lot.
2. I kind of ****ed up with a couple of apps I regret installing.
3. After a backup I just did today, it asked to whether or not fix the recovery (or something like that). Selected YES, nothing happened. It then asked to fix the root... said YES and screwed it completely. I had to put SuperSu in the phone as a ZIP and manually install it again to recover my root access. It kind of looks "dirty" now, lol.
Anyways, I'd like to make a whole device backup from CWM with Kit Kat out of the box, no extra apps installed. Just rooted. Then install all my stuff, sync contacts and so on, and make another backup.
That's why I want to erase the device and have it all clean (just rooted).
Thanks!
Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
Then go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
jd1639 said:
Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
Then go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
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Thanks! Can link 2 be replaced with just running CF-Auto-Root? That's what I used the first time and worked great.
rwed said:
Thanks! Can link 2 be replaced with just running CF-Auto-Root? That's what I used the first time and worked great.
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It can, but I'd recommend you do it per the link.
jd1639 said:
It can, but I'd recommend you do it per the link.
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Mmm. OK. And why? (Just curious at this point)
rwed said:
Mmm. OK. And why? (Just curious at this point)
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Because the 2nd method furnishes you with knowledge and experience to help you understand and learn things that cf auto root "automates" for you. Using our recommended method, you will have a head start in knowing how to do things you may need to do to recover your device from various scenarios.
...for example, had you used that method last time - applying logic and knowledge, you may not have created this thread
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rootSU said:
...for example, had you used that method last time - applying logic and knowledge, you may not have created this thread
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lol OK. Thanks guys.
I come from iOS after several years. Please bear that in mind.
We're just offering you the benefit of our collective experience. Some of us have been doing this for years so please understand - we're not giving you grief. We have your best interests in mind
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rootSU said:
We're just offering you the benefit of our collective experience. Some of us have been doing this for years so please understand - we're not giving you grief. We have your best interests in mind
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Oh please, I know. I was just hiding my ignorance under the iOS carpet.
Will give a read to both links tomorrow. Will definitely do link1 on friday if I find the time, and will then consider either doing link2 or going the CF-Auto-Root way.
I'll let you know how this all ends.
Again, thanks!
Update:
Followed steps in link1. Everything went fine.
Gave a deep read to link2. Found it understandable and easy to do and follow, but decided to go the CF-Auto-Root way just because I had done it before and worked nicely...
Everything OK. Something weird happened -again- though. After the clean restore and root, I installed CWM and proceeded to make a backup of the plain system. After it, it asked to fix root again. I had previously said YES, which lead to a broken root, so I said NO this time. Same thing happened!! I lost root and had to manually install SuperSu 1.93 from ZIP in CWM... Why does this happen?
Anyways, I have another question. If one day I decide to restore from this backup I just made, will it be exactly as doing a complete restore following link1?
Thanks!
jd1639 said:
Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
Then go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
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rootSU said:
Because the 2nd method furnishes you with knowledge and experience to help you understand and learn things that cf auto root "automates" for you. Using our recommended method, you will have a head start in knowing how to do things you may need to do to recover your device from various scenarios.
...for example, had you used that method last time - applying logic and knowledge, you may not have created this thread
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Stop using cwm... use twrp or philz which can turn the nag off.
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rwed said:
Update:
Followed steps in link1. Everything went fine.
Gave a deep read to link2. Found it understandable and easy to do and follow, but decided to go the CF-Auto-Root way just because I had done it before and worked nicely...
Everything OK. Something weird happened -again- though. After the clean restore and root, I installed CWM and proceeded to make a backup of the plain system. After it, it asked to fix root again. I had previously said YES, which lead to a broken root, so I said NO this time. Same thing happened!! I lost root and had to manually install SuperSu 1.93 from ZIP in CWM... Why does this happen?
Anyways, I have another question. If one day I decide to restore from this backup I just made, will it be exactly as doing a complete restore following link1?
Thanks!
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Flash this in cwm http://d-h.st/YpG. It'll put twrp on
Oh damn it... Really? OK, a couple of quick questions:
1. Did reinstalling SuperSu leave junk in the file system?
2. Will flashing TWRP leave anything either?
My OCD would probably make me restore again if the answer to any of those questions is yes.
rootSU said:
Stop using cwm... use twrp or philz which can turn the nag off.
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jd1639 said:
Flash this in cwm http://d-h.st/YpG. It'll put twrp on
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Oh damn it... Really? OK, a couple of quick questions:
1. Did reinstalling SuperSu leave junk in the file system?
2. Will flashing TWRP leave anything either?
My OCD would probably make me restore again if the answer to any of those questions is yes.
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No to both your questions.
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No to both your questions.
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Thank you very much!
I just saw that TWRP is in version 5.7.3 in the Play Store. Any reason why you linked to 2.6.3.4? I'm asking because I guess it'll update as soon as I boot. Right?
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Thank you very much!
I just saw that TWRP is in version 5.7.3 in the Play Store. Any reason why you linked to 2.6.3.4? I'm asking because I guess it'll update as soon as I boot. Right?
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Not for the nexus 5. I think you're looking at cwm.
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Not for the nexus 5. I think you're looking at cwm.
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I saw it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager
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I saw it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager
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I just looked at it. I'm not sure what that is. The file I linked you to is the latest image from goo.im which is the official twrp depository.
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I just looked at it. I'm not sure what that is. The file I linked you to is the latest image from goo.im which is the official twrp depository.
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I'll just install your file, specially if you can't even tell what that thing I linked is. Thank you jd. :good:
rwed said:
Thank you very much!
I just saw that TWRP is in version 5.7.3 in the Play Store. Any reason why you linked to 2.6.3.4? I'm asking because I guess it'll update as soon as I boot. Right?
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That's the twrp manager. Different things. One is an app and one is a recovery
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Sorry for the novice question. About to get a 4th replacement G2X. Last weekend I spent a huge amount of time reconfiguring number 3. I have Launcherpro and backed it up to the SD card but the new phone would not restore.
Is there an easy way to backup all the apps and settings?
Titanium Backup Pro.
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Titanium Backup Pro.
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That requires a root, right?
Yes it does.
Yup. If you need to know how to root, check out my signature. Click the link that says "Rooted" and it'll take you to where you can root. The Superoneclick method mentioned elsewhere on the site won't work for G2x above 2.2. So just follow my link and you'll be good to go. And be sure to thank the OP that made the thread.
Thanks.
New (4th replacement) arrived and it won't read the SIM card.
If you have to flash a rooted rom to root, you loose your configuration. So, going from stock to rooted rom you are going to have to reconfigure. Right?
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You don't have to flash a rooted rom to get root anymore. There is a root zip available.
96traxx said:
You don't have to flash a rooted rom to get root anymore. There is a root zip available.
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Where? On XDA? A single Zip that roots the phone? Must have missed that or I am misunderstanding something.
See here for rooting, be sure to give a thanks to the OP. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214
96traxx said:
See here for rooting, be sure to give a thanks to the OP. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255214
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It's been a while since I looked at that thread. Not sure I will ever need it, but is nice to know it's there. I hit up phburks with a thanks. I gave jboxer an accidental thanks when tried to hit quote yesterday, so I am good there. They need to separate those buttons. I am sure that's how I received a few of my thanks. : )
matrix0886 said:
Yup. If you need to know how to root, check out my signature. Click the link that says "Rooted" and it'll take you to where you can root. The Superoneclick method mentioned elsewhere on the site won't work for G2x above 2.2. So just follow my link and you'll be good to go. And be sure to thank the OP that made the thread.
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Thanks. I am reading your root link now. 4th phone is the same. T-Mo says sorry, can't do anything. I'm going to try to root.
i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.
You will still be on 2.3.4 you need to search for the method then reds until your head hurts
[.-.]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357157
This root method works wonders nothing is more better then to learn to manually root your device. Of course you can use the tool provided in the, the development forums, but I personally enjoy learning to do things without the use of developed tools.
If you need help feel free to ask we are here to help ^_^
Good luck don't turn your device into a brick READ READ AND READ FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY HOW THEY ARE YOU WILL BE A OK.
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x2phrack said:
i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.
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Use the manual method by Indirect if you want to have more control over what you're doing (also does not void your warranty) and definitely read read read
I would recommend at least going through the whole "user" section of xda-university before even touching your phone, it has tons of useful information
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You will still be on 2.3.4 you need to search for the method then reds until your head hurts
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Definitely, also just FYI but when you do a factory restore that simply wipes all app data (both user and system apps)
x2phrack said:
i want to root my phone but Sprint seems to have patch the root exploit, so i am thinking of doing a factory restore.
does anyone know what software version it will resort back to, currently i am on 2.3.4.
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Best advice I can give you is to Read, Read, Read, and Read some more. Use the search function a ton, as it will help you to get used to resolving issues in the future. Because sometimes even when people are willing to help, answers are hard to come by. Also there are a few links you can check out in my Signature. The Shift community is one of the Best anywhere, so you picked the right device to learn Android with . Welcome to a great forum.
yes yes, i have rooted like 5 phones, but this one is stuck in a boot loop and trying to fix that
x2phrack said:
yes yes, i have rooted like 5 phones, but this one is stuck in a boot loop and trying to fix that
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Were you rooting with Indirects method and it got stuck in a bootloop on the 4G screen? If so, thats supposed to happen, its not a bug
CNexus said:
Were you rooting with Indirects method and it got stuck in a bootloop on the 4G screen? If so, thats supposed to happen, its not a bug
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Na i was using you shift rootility tutorial, but i screwed up and put the wrong PG06IMG.zip in the $path. there was 2 versions a 12.7MB and a 227MB one. i didn't realize that i needed to do the 227MB to downgrade first then after it's downgraded then use the 12.7MB one.
so i stopped mid way through and tried to boot normally, which sent me into a boot loop. doing a factory restore fixed the boot-loop and now i am starting over again.
BTW CNexus you have some dead links in your Tut.
You will be on older radios after rooting. Download the ZIP with the most recent radios, WiMAX, and touchscreen firmware from HERE or HERE.
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Points to dead files / links
x2phrack said:
Na i was using you shift rootility tutorial, but i screwed up and put the wrong PG06IMG.zip in the $path. there was 2 versions a 12.7MB and a 227MB one. i didn't realize that i needed to do the 227MB to downgrade first then after it's downgraded then use the 12.7MB one.
so i stopped mid way through and tried to boot normally, which sent me into a boot loop. doing a factory restore fixed the boot-loop and now i am starting over again.
BTW CNexus you have some dead links in your Tut.
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Thanks for pointing that out! There are more recent links in the last 2 pages if you want to grab that file right now
EDIT: Links fixed, thanks again
CNexus said:
Thanks for pointing that out! There are more recent links in the last 2 pages if you want to grab that file right now
EDIT: Links fixed, thanks again
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not a problem, so i should use the 12.7 zip after i have rooted the 2.2 before i use add the Cyanogen Rom or after?
x2phrack said:
not a problem, so i should use the 12.7 zip after i have rooted the 2.2 before i use add the Cyanogen Rom or after?
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It doesn't matter, you can do it anytime after you have rooted (make sure you flash it in bootloader and not through recovery though)
Hello, today I decided to unlock, root my phone. I also decided to install new rom. And everything went fine but befor installing I insted Factory reset I formated data. I don't know what I was thinking. It may be that I was using TWRP Touch for a first time. Can somebody help me get back to at least to Stock if it is possible. Is it possible to connect phone in TWRP to transfer data from computer to it?
BombasMirko said:
Hello, today I decided to unlock, root my phone. I also decided to install new rom. And everything went fine but befor installing I insted Factory reset I formated data. I don't know what I was thinking. It may be that I was using TWRP Touch for a first time. Can somebody help me get back to at least to Stock if it is possible. Is it possible to connect phone in TWRP to transfer data from computer to it?
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Does mount usb work on twrp? If so you can copy a rom zip to your device. If not than use search here on xda or google you probably need to unroot again and restore with a factory image.
ttl1982 said:
Does mount usb work on twrp? If so you can copy a rom zip to your device. If not than use search here on xda or google you probably need to unroot again and restore with a factory image.
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Moutning doesn't work.
I found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701
Will this work for me? I was never in this situation before.
You can either use adb to push a ROM zip to your phone, or just flash the stock images to your phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513701
[TUTORIAL] How to flash a factory image | Return to stock | Unroot/SAVE your Nexus 5
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Follow this tutorial right here. It'll completely fix EVERYTHING that you are describing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701
You'll need the Android SDK for that tutorial, also. Also a brain.
What OS is your PC on?
pyrogoggles said:
Follow this tutorial right here. It'll completely fix EVERYTHING that you are describing.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701
You'll need the Android SDK for that tutorial, also. Also a brain.
What OS is your PC on?
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Either Xubuntu or Windows 8.1. What is prefered? Xubuntu probably because you don't need drivers.
BombasMirko said:
Either Xubuntu or Windows 8.1. What is prefered? Xubuntu probably because you don't need drivers.
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You should use Windows 8.1 for this tutorial. It's aimed towards Windows and the command prompt. Followed word by word, that is, for Windows.
Hope this tutorial fixes it!
pyrogoggles said:
You should use Windows 8.1 for this tutorial. It's aimed towards Windows and the command prompt. Followed word by word, that is, for Windows.
Hope this tutorial fixes it!
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It wen't just fine. Thank you guys. I was really scared that it will be like long, risky and difficult process. Thanks again.
BombasMirko said:
It wen't just fine. Thank you guys. I was really scared that it will be like long, risky and difficult process. Thanks again.
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Virtually every member here has gotten themselves into a situation that they weren't sure they would be able to fix. It happens to all of us. It's Android initiation
BombasMirko said:
It wen't just fine. Thank you guys. I was really scared that it will be like long, risky and difficult process. Thanks again.
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Lol its happened to me so many times that I end up doing it now on purpose just to clean the phone 100% before flashing a new ROM.
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justinisloco said:
Lol its happened to me so many times that I end up doing it now on purpose just to clean the phone 100% before flashing a new ROM.
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Lol I thought I was the only one who does this
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Aerowinder said:
Virtually every member here has gotten themselves into a situation that they weren't sure they would be able to fix. It happens to all of us. It's Android initiation
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Yeah and this is actually the best school to learn new things. Now I know that it is not that bad at all
Hey!
It's really hard to explain my issue, but I'll try my best.
So here it goes..
My Nexus 5 keeps telling me I have a system update to download and install, so I wait for it to download and then it tells me to install the update from CM-Hammerhead-46e2abd61c to 1f023a4eca-signed.
It shows the Install update option right below, and everything seems fine till now.
When I press this Install update button, it reboots the phone, shows me an android popped open and something indicating that there're being changes which are not shown in normal reboots ofc.
The phone reboots and start, tells me it;s optimizing apps since I use Android Run-time Cache instead of Dalvik.
Now the issue is, it's not updated at all.
It shows me the same Cyan and Android version, 4.4.2 and 46e2abd61c, and when I check for update, it shows me the same thing that I have to update from CM-Hammerhead-46e2abd61c to 1f023a4eca-signed.
I tried this like 10 times and it happens over and over again.
This is bugging me for like a day now.
Any solutions to this?
Thanks.
What recovery are you using?
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If you're using cwm I don't think it'll work
Lethargy said:
If you're using cwm I don't think it'll work
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I think it ONLY works with CWM :/
It's that whole, lazy /sdcard/0 thing.
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rootSU said:
I think it ONLY works with CWM :/
It's that whole, lazy /sdcard/0 thing.
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Dunno then, I guess OP can try a different recovery to the one he's using now
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Dunno then, I guess OP can try a different recovery to the one he's using now
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Maybe. Thats why I'm trying to find out which one he is using
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HeyIamSmiley said:
Hey!
The phone reboots and start, tells me it;s optimizing apps since I use Android Run-time Cache instead of Dalvik.
Thanks.
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Not that it matters, but I'm kind of curious which runtime you're using =P
I'm having the same problem as well.
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I'm having the same problem as well.
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Then can you answer my question also please?
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Try to download the latest update on your PC and flash it on your phone and if that doesn't work change recoveries.
rootSU said:
What recovery are you using?
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I'm not even sure, really new to this rooting stuff.
How do I check?
ClockworkMod
rootSU said:
What recovery are you using?
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I'm using ClockworkMod.
And if it doesn;t work with Cwm, then what should I do to install that update?
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If you're using cwm I don't think it'll work
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Yes, I'm using ClockworkMod, so what do I do now?
rootSU said:
I think it ONLY works with CWM :/
It's that whole, lazy /sdcard/0 thing.
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http://www.cyandelta.com/index2213.html?q=FAQ
HeyIamSmiley said:
Yes, I'm using ClockworkMod, so what do I do now?
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Try flashing one of these two recoveries with fastboot in bootloader
TWRP: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/hammerhead
PhilZ Touch: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...t/hammerhead-philz-touch-6-43-6-f2fs-t2565174
Read a couple threads in the first linked thread of my signature if you're not sure how.
Lethargy said:
http://www.cyandelta.com/index2213.html?q=FAQ
Try flashing one of these two recoveries with fastboot in bootloader
TWRP: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/hammerhead
PhilZ Touch: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...t/hammerhead-philz-touch-6-43-6-f2fs-t2565174
Read a couple threads in the first linked thread of my signature if you're not sure how.
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Guess they've updated it recently then. This certainly was not the case recently, because Phil threads often get asked why it doesn't work and teh answer is the /sdcard/0.
Who knows, Maybe CM finally saw the light, 12 months after everyone else? I wont hold my breath though. Until very recently, it only worked in CWM. It was written that way
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Guess they've updated it recently then. This certainly was not the case recently, because Phil threads often get asked why it doesn't work and teh answer is the /sdcard/0.
Who knows, Maybe CM finally saw the light, 12 months after everyone else? I wont hold my breath though. Until very recently, it only worked in CWM. It was written that way
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Dunno. Omni says OpenDelta only works with TWRP: http://omnirom.org/general/opendelta-brings-incremental-system-updates-omni/
I've never used Delta since I build my ROMs myself
Edit: CyanDelta seems to be 3rd party, not CyanogenMod's version of OpenDelta. Does the same thing though, I guess using TWRP is most likely to work for this? But you say it only worked in CWM.. so I have no idea lol
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Dunno. Omni says OpenDelta only works with TWRP: http://omnirom.org/general/opendelta-brings-incremental-system-updates-omni/
I've never used Delta since I build my ROMs myself
Edit: CyanDelta seems to be 3rd party, not CyanogenMod's version of OpenDelta. Does the same thing though, I guess using TWRP is most likely to work for this? But you say it only worked in CWM.. so I have no idea lol
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The whole thing came about where when 4.2 came out, they moved /sdcard from /data/media/ to /data/media/0. CWM left it as /data/media - which even today, is why you cant see your nandroids taken with CWM in /sdcard
So what the updater app did was put in the updater-script /sdcard/0 as the path, leaving the /data/media mountpoint in CWM in tact... In Philz and TWRP, you would see the error in recovery log (cannot find /sdcard/0/whatever.zip) because on proper recoveries, that is actually /data/media/0/0/whatever.zip).
So Kudos if they changed it to support real recoveries instead of legacy, antiquated CWM builds.
rootSU said:
The whole thing came about where when 4.2 came out, they moved /sdcard from /data/media/ to /data/media/0. CWM left it as /data/media - which even today, is why you cant see your nandroids taken with CWM in /sdcard
So what the updater app did was put in the updater-script /sdcard/0 as the path, leaving the /data/media mountpoint in CWM in tact... In Philz and TWRP, you would see the error in recovery log (cannot find /sdcard/0/whatever.zip) because on proper recoveries, that is actually /data/media/0/0/whatever.zip).
So Kudos if they changed it to support real recoveries instead of legacy, antiquated CWM builds.
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Yeah, it's probably something related to that.. Several people I know had related issues with certain recoveries and complained about it. Solution was using a different recovery lol
Anyways, if it doesn't work for the OP in one recovery he can try another.
Lethargy said:
Anyways, if it doesn't work for the OP in one recovery he can try another.
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How many euros will you bet that we never find out the answer?
rootSU said:
How many euros will you bet that we never find out the answer?
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Euros? Psh :silly:
Has anyone used this tool to root OnePlus One?
thegios said:
Has anyone used this tool to root OnePlus One?
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Why bother? The OPO has an easily unlockable bootloader, so you can root, install a custom recovery and ROMs if you so desire.
Cos I dont wanna unlock bootloader and wipe the phone
thegios said:
Cos I dont wanna unlock bootloader and wipe the phone
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Fair enough, you could try it and if it works install titanium backup and backup your apps. Then it would be slightly less hassle to unlock the bootloader. I'm not so sure of the outcome if it doesn't work properly or go wrong, but worse case scenario you may need to wipe to sort your phone out anyway.
I know man, I know
I was simply hoping to find anyone who had already used to get some feedback: I really have no time to restart from zero on the phone, in case anything goes wrong with titanium, helium or anything else.
In addition, my phone works like a charm, have no issues at all: I'd rather not touch it
thegios said:
I know man, I know
I was simply hoping to find anyone who had already used to get some feedback: I really have no time to restart from zero on the phone, in case anything goes wrong with titanium, helium or anything else.
In addition, my phone works like a charm, have no issues at all: I'd rather not touch it
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What about using fastboot to root? You dont need to unlock and wipe, see the below posts and thread for info. Safer than using an 'exploit'.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54249202&postcount=11
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54250245&postcount=14
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54458264&postcount=31
Edit: Sorry just read through an looks like subsequent updates closed the option of rooting with locked bootloader.
gsmyth said:
What about using fastboot to root? You dont need to unlock and wipe, see the below posts and thread for info. Safer than using an 'exploit'.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54249202&postcount=11
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54250245&postcount=14
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54458264&postcount=31
Edit: Sorry just read through an looks like subsequent updates closed the option of rooting with locked bootloader.
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wow, didn't know about this... and I have been searching for ages...
does this only root the phone or also installs TWRP?
thegios said:
wow, didn't know about this... and I have been searching for ages...
does this only root the phone or also installs TWRP?
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Sorry, updated my post, Oneplus patched this so it can't be done now.
gsmyth said:
Sorry, updated my post, Oneplus patched this so it can't be done now.
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ok thanks...
King doesn't work. The only way to root is by unlocking the bootloader. It's best to research a phone when you're buying it, then you'd just unlock the bootloader before committing data to the device.
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I've try in my oneplus one with lollipop, and it works!
I can't install supersu, but there is kinguser and it's the same!
I've checked with root check, I've also installed titnum backup and adaway
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