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Hi guys.
So I purchased 2 of the Droid Minis for my kids. They are both on 12.15.15 (camera update) 4.2.2 and started bugging them to take the update to 4.4
Before letting them take the update, I wanted to root them both so I could install tracking software on them, so I followed the thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509590
(for RockMyMoto)
PwnMyMoto never did anything but error, so I figured it was because of the camera update.
I successfully rooted BOTH XT1030 phones following the RockMyMoto OP, verified by installing SuperSU and double verified by installing TiBU from my license. Both phones are truly rooted as both asked me to grant or deny root access, and I've even checked via RootManager and it does indeed allow access.
So after following the link above and successfully rooting both phones, I started the 4.4 update on the first one and waited for it, but it just rebooted over and over, which made me stop in my tracks on the second phone.
Right now, the phone that was supposed to be taking the 4.4 update will boot all the way to a usable homescreen, but it reboots after about 20 seconds of having hit the homescreen. It's been doing this for about an hour now.
I've gotten enough time to get into Settings > About and check, and it's still on 4.2.2 (12.15.15), and even allows to check for updates before rebooting again (if I'm quick, I can even push the button to check for updates, but the device only lasts for 20 seconds before it automatically reboots.
I've tried booting into Recovery, but it just reboots into normal mode, lasts 20 seconds and reboots again.
I'm stuck, and would appreciate some help here. I'm not new to flashing, having been a crackflasher since the OG D1. Although, I have to say that these Droid Mini's are significantly harder to work with than my Note3, S4 and any of my previous phones...
help PLEASE?!
Obviously, my daughter has a bunch of games on her phone after having it since Christmas, and I'd definitely prefer not to lose her data. I had the foresight to make a TiBU backup before moving forward with the 4.4 update, but in it's current state of rebooting, it won't stay on long enough for me to copy the TiBU folder to my computer.
If I knew how to fastboot, perhaps I could fastboot the files for 4.2.2 back to the phone without losing her data - at least so I could transfer the TiBU folder over in case the phone has to be RSD'd back to stock...
If this is an option, please help me out with the exact commands that I might need. Thanks in advance!!
EDIT: I read how to fastboot (hadn't done it for a couple years) and found the correct files for the xt1030 here: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=2
I downloaded and unzipped the 12.15.15 file.
I then used fastboot to push boot.img, motoimg.img, recovery.img successfully (although there is NO recovery no matter how I try to boot into it)
BUT, when I fastboot flash system.img, it comes up with several errors and fails, so I'm sure that the problem actually exists in the system image on the phone.
*** I DID NOT erase anything, only dirty flashed. I did this because I need to back up the user data before anything happens to it.
If I do erase system on the phone, will I lose her data? What about the other images that are still on the phone??
**EDIT: I found that I needed to use mfastboot instead of the standard fastboot to flash the system.img because it's apparently too big - mfastboot breaks it into smaller chunks and pushes them correctly, however, the phone still reboots.
This isn't considered a bootloop, it will boot all the way into the homescreen, stay active and live for around 20 seconds and then reboot.
I'm already going to be in trouble when she finds out she can't use her phone in the morning... PLEASE help a brother out!
Hope that info helps someone to help me better!
Unfortunately the Droid Mini and Max has yet to get their own device forums. So, I have moved the post to this forum in hopes some folks can help as the Ultra may share some characteristics as it's a relatively new device getting the 4.4 update as well.
MD
Moscow Desire said:
Unfortunately the Droid Mini and Max has yet to get their own device forums. So, I have moved the post to this forum in hopes some folks can help as the Ultra may share some characteristics as it's a relatively new device getting the 4.4 update as well.
MD
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Thanks MD.
I just now figured it out on my own.
I hope that this thread will serve to help anyone that may stumble across a similar problem on their XT1030 device - perhaps even other Moto devices.
WHAT I FOUND:
While fastbooting and mfastbooting files to the phone, I realized that it wasn't working because I was missing something somewhere, so I opened the XML file in the original 12.15.15 zip and went through it line by line.
The one thing that I had neglected to do while in fastboot was to ERASE CACHE.
Once I had erased cache via fastboot (and obviously after pushing all the proper img files), it all worked correctly after reboot - the phone no longer reboots on it's own and immediately started the download of the OTA 4.4.
I hope that this post helps anyone else that happens across this problem.
Psychlone said:
Thanks MD.
I just now figured it out on my own.
I hope that this thread will serve to help anyone that may stumble across a similar problem on their XT1030 device - perhaps even other Moto devices.
WHAT I FOUND:
While fastbooting and mfastbooting files to the phone, I realized that it wasn't working because I was missing something somewhere, so I opened the XML file in the original 12.15.15 zip and went through it line by line.
The one thing that I had neglected to do while in fastboot was to ERASE CACHE.
Once I had erased cache via fastboot (and obviously after pushing all the proper img files), it all worked correctly after reboot - the phone no longer reboots on it's own and immediately started the download of the OTA 4.4.
I hope that this post helps anyone else that happens across this problem.
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Glad you solved it. Yeah, cleaning cache is always a good thing.. Sure your daughters will be happy now!
You have to follow this guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358 to gain root after 4.4 Update.
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You have to follow this guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358 to gain root after 4.4 Update.
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Incorrect. That will not work for his device.
Topsnake said:
Incorrect. That will not work for his device.
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I have a Droid Mini too and followed this guide. Now i have a rooted Droid Mini with Kitkat.
If he is already on Kitkat, then you are right of course!He forgot to disable write-protection (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2551113) and flashing back to the camera update (12.5.5) and using SlapMyMoto (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896) before the Kitkat update.
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I have a Droid Mini too and followed this guide. Now i have a rooted Droid Mini with Kitkat.
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I don't see how, seeing as we cannot downgrade from 4.4 to 4.2.2
Maxx'd out Kit Kat
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I don't see how, seeing as we cannot downgrade from 4.4 to 4.2.2
Maxx'd out Kit Kat
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Sorry i edited my post before! Of course it doesn't work when he updated already to 4.4
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Sorry i edited my post before! Of course it doesn't work when he updated already to 4.4
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I see. At any rate, ive streamlined the process for our phones here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2616104
Maxx'd out Kit Kat
Never take a ota update while rooted
Same thing happened to me but i learned the hard way that you should never take a OTA update while rooted because it screws things up and the phone is not stable enough to run Android OS without crashing and rebooting again. So what i did is i used RSD lite to reset to stock and after making sure root was gone i took the OTA update and now my DROID ultra is working fine . and FYI if you still want root when running KitKat use slapmymoto to keep root it requires you to have 4.2.2 already installed and then follow some steps so you can keep root in KitKat hope it helps!
What version of RSD Lite for XT1030?
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Same thing happened to me but i learned the hard way that you should never take a OTA update while rooted because it screws things up and the phone is not stable enough to run Android OS without crashing and rebooting again. So what i did is i used RSD lite to reset to stock and after making sure root was gone i took the OTA update and now my DROID ultra is working fine . and FYI if you still want root when running KitKat use slapmymoto to keep root it requires you to have 4.2.2 already installed and then follow some steps so you can keep root in KitKat hope it helps!
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What version of RSD Lite did you use? I've tried 5.6, 6.4, 6.5, with different USB cables including the one that comes with the phone but I cannot get RSD Lite to recognize my device. I tried fastboot as well but it keeps giving me an error about missing XML files when I try to flash.
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Hatary said:
I have a Droid Mini too and followed this guide. Now i have a rooted Droid Mini with Kitkat.
If he is already on Kitkat, then you are right of course!He forgot to disable write-protection (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2551113) and flashing back to the camera update (12.5.5) and using SlapMyMoto (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896) before the Kitkat update.
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Hi, I have MINI with factory 4.4
How can I root it and have custom recovery ( TWRP )
I cannot find guide for XT1030...
THANKS
zsebob said:
Hi, I have MINI with factory 4.4
How can I root it and have custom recovery ( TWRP )
I cannot find guide for XT1030...
THANKS
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you can't root 4.4. You are stuck until (hopefully) someone releases a root exploit for 4.4
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mschwartz33 said:
What version of RSD Lite did you use? I've tried 5.6, 6.4, 6.5, with different USB cables including the one that comes with the phone but I cannot get RSD Lite to recognize my device. I tried fastboot as well but it keeps giving me an error about missing XML files when I try to flash.
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can you post a screen shot/picture of the error you are getting and also the cmd window where you are entering the fastboot commands?
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you can't root 4.4. You are stuck until (hopefully) someone releases a root exploit for 4.4
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can you post a screen shot/picture of the error you are getting and also the cmd window where you are entering the fastboot commands?
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Thanks! The downgrade to JB and root and update to 4.4 not working on Mini?
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Thanks! The downgrade to JB and root and update to 4.4 not working on Mini?
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downgrading isn't possible
Hi guys. I want to know how to do what the title says cause the new update sucks really bad. Games fps is lower, can't use SD card anymore, full screen is not really full screen anymore. Well yeah thanks
ALLEN2 said:
Hi guys. I want to know how to do what the title says cause the new update sucks really bad. Games fps is lower, can't use SD card anymore, full screen is not really full screen anymore. Well yeah thanks
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GO here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2661067
Follow the instructions on getting the bootloader unlocked and getting rooted by flashing CWM.. after all those steps. re open the program and choose Flash BONE STOCK. You will be right back in Android 4.3 update 68 i think from Nvidia. which is right back to when you purchase it from Gamestop. Get it quick before the developer update it to The latest update which is the one your on, 4.4.2.
As long as you follow the instructions and get the Universal Ghost Driver installed properly. It works. I've tried this out already, I em back on Android 4.3..
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GO here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2661067
Follow the instructions on getting the bootloader unlocked and getting rooted by flashing CWM.. after all those steps. re open the program and choose Flash BONE STOCK. You will be right back in Android 4.3 update 68 i think from Nvidia. which is right back to when you purchase it from Gamestop. Get it quick before the developer update it to The latest update which is the one your on, 4.4.2.
As long as you follow the instructions and get the Universal Ghost Driver installed properly. It works. I've tried this out already, I em back on Android 4.3..
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Alright, do I loose all my data and is there I way I can update to the update before this 4.4.2 update?
Note CMW development its dead and dont know what happens if you install CMW recovery on kiktat,try to install another recovery.
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Alright, do I loose all my data and is there I way I can update to the update before this 4.4.2 update?
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unfortunately you will lose everything if you go through with this method unless most of your personal stuff is on the MicroSD Card, as it reflashes your original clean untouched recovery... Maybe in the near future there might be another simpler method.
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alexei_gp said:
Note CMW development its dead and dont know what happens if you install CMW recovery on kiktat,try to install another recovery.
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It boots up to CWM and it seems to be working normal as far as doing a nandroid backup to MicroSD.. I haven't encountered any issues yet when i had KitKat.. I had the CWM running normal as far as I can tell. Well i'm still sort of a newbie, here you guys are the experts..... thanks for the great dev for another great device
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unfortunately you will lose everything if you go through with this method unless most of your personal stuff is on the MicroSD Card, as it reflashes your original clean untouched recovery... Maybe in the near future there might be another simpler method.
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It boots up to CWM and it seems to be working normal as far as doing a nandroid backup to MicroSD.. I haven't encountered any issues yet when i had KitKat.. I had the CWM running normal as far as I can tell. Well i'm still sort of a newbie, here you guys are the experts..... thanks for the great dev for another great device
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I m not a dev xDDD when i install CMW recovery on my nvidia shield i have problems to update to 4.3 .Searching on the thread of CMW i realize the CMW recovery its dead , no update no oficial development nothing and the worse you cant download the recovery on that thread,
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I m not a dev xDDD when i install CMW recovery on my nvidia shield i have problems to update to 4.3 .Searching on the thread of CMW i realize the CMW recovery its dead , no update no oficial development nothing and the worse you cant download the recovery on that thread,
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Even though CWM is dead. in order to root using the Shield 1.0 method, CWM is still needed to flash SuperSU.zip.. unless you another method to root, the CWM isn't nessessary to flash. as long as you boot loader is unlocked of course and your rooted. you can use the Bone Stock method, and it will restore the shield back to 4.3.... this is the only way i know of as of now... I'm sure in the near future there might be another simpler method...........
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Even though CWM is dead. in order to root using the Shield 1.0 method, CWM is still needed to flash SuperSU.zip.. unless you another method to root, the CWM isn't nessessary to flash. as long as you boot loader is unlocked of course and your rooted. you can use the Bone Stock method, and it will restore the shield back to 4.3.... this is the only way i know of as of now... I'm sure in the near future there might be another simpler method...........
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I dont need to use the script SHIELD 1.0, i used minimal adb fastboot to root it using a image root on github,CWM its not required to flash SuperSU.zip
Once you're on kitkat I dont think you can go back to jellybean. I could be totally wrong but I tried going back to 4.3 and it bricked my shield, wouldn't boot. I didn't spend much time on seeing why it happened, so like I said I Could be totally wrong. I could of had bad files for all I know.
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I dont need to use the script SHIELD 1.0, i used minimal adb fastboot to root it using a image root on github,CWM its not required to flash SuperSU.zip
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I didn't say u had to use that SHield 1.0 method to root, I said only if your using that method. I know there are other methods to root. The point I was making is that once your rooted and bootloader unlocked. you can still use shield 1.0 to reflash the update 68 i beleive which is android 4.3.. out of the box state from gamestop.... It worked for me having the same latest kitkat OTA that you have......
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Once you're on kitkat I dont think you can go back to jellybean. I could be totally wrong but I tried going back to 4.3 and it bricked my shield, wouldn't boot. I didn't spend much time on seeing why it happened, so like I said I Could be totally wrong. I could of had bad files for all I know.
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It does seem like that.. but using SHIELD 1.0.. it worked for me, I'm back on 4.3 update 68 from NVIDIA. Using this mainly for emulators.. I'm sure there will be some type of fix in the near future for kitkat though, when it is, i will update mines back to that...
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I didn't say u had to use that SHield 1.0 method to root, I said only if your using that method. I know there are other methods to root. The point I was making is that once your rooted and bootloader unlocked. you can still use shield 1.0 to reflash the update 68 i beleive which is android 4.3.. out of the box state from gamestop.... It worked for me having the same latest kitkat OTA that you have......
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It does seem like that.. but using SHIELD 1.0.. it worked for me, I'm back on 4.3 update 68 from NVIDIA. Using this mainly for emulators.. I'm sure there will be some type of fix in the near future for kitkat though, when it is, i will update mines back to that...
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Ok thats good to know i used fastboot to flash the update 68 files.
you are soo wrong, you arent briked
just set up the ghost drivers on your computer, get fastboot working, download kwonggers toolkit, follow the instructions on screen of your computer to set your shield back to 4.2.2 because the toolkit hasn't been updated and everthing shield is almost as dead as the ouya or worse, so I might just sell the shield from the lack of audience and support and get a bloody snapdragon 801 phone, if NVidia wants to keep this relevant, they need to work with the developer community more, unless shield will die, I have made my choice, now what's yours?
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Ok thats good to know i used fastboot to flash the update 68 files.
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That's Awesome.....
mudflap2.0 said:
just set up the ghost drivers on your computer, get fastboot working, download kwonggers toolkit, follow the instructions on screen of your computer to set your shield back to 4.2.2 because the toolkit hasn't been updated and everthing shield is almost as dead as the ouya or worse, so I might just sell the shield from the lack of audience and support and get a bloody snapdragon 801 phone, if NVidia wants to keep this relevant, they need to work with the developer community more, unless shield will die, I have made my choice, now what's yours?
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I just got the Shield mainly for emulators, so will stick with 4.22 since that is what the device had out of box. Works great and no need to root or any other hassle for the intended use.
Does anyone has the stock recovery for the 20y firmware they post (should have backed it up) or a flashable zip via TWRP for the latest 5.0.2 OTA?
I do not necessarily want to to a restore to stock (painful procedure) just to get the stock recovery to flash the OTA. If someone has made a flashable zip for the OTA update that works via TWRP that would be best. :good:
No one has a backup of the 20y recovery? Or will a 20c recovery work with a mostly stock 20y ROM with root and autorec? Just do not want a bricked device.
Any chances we will get a simple twrp flashable zip file for the update soon?
I followed the directions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663369&page=30#post60156407 to go to 20c. I then immediately installed towel root and let it rain. I immediately then checked for an OTA update and there was one, so I let it download and install; that was 20y. Once it rebooted I immediately checked for updates again and now it is currently downloading what I imagine to be 30f (lollipop).
Update: Indeed it was 30f (LP). I am going to let it stabilize and then do a factory reset just for kicks.
For anyone watching, I lost root this way.
Oh, well.
Thanks vween, will give this a shot when I find some time.
Just curious on why the need to towel root just to get the OTA ? Or is that strictly optional?
undertaker2k14 said:
Thanks vween, will give this a shot when I find some time.
Just curious on why the need to towel root just to get the OTA ? Or is that strictly optional?
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I was hoping to keep root. Unfortunately, I lost root.
vween said:
I followed the directions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663369&page=30#post60156407 to go to 20c. I then immediately installed towel root and let it rain. I immediately then checked for an OTA update and there was one, so I let it download and install; that was 20y. Once it rebooted I immediately checked for updates again and now it is currently downloading what I imagine to be 30f (lollipop).
Update: Indeed it was 30f (LP). I am going to let it stabilize and then do a factory reset just for kicks.
For anyone watching, I lost root this way.
Oh, well.
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Autorec up for D800 Lollipop on Playstore which should help? BTW, I imagine you are using ATT? that the OTA came? I keep hearing that it will not show up to those who are not using ATT. I know the custom method of OTA upgrade but... just wondering whether OTA auto would work for those outside ATT/USA.
Yes, ATT.
Just curious, how would Autorec help with root?
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Yes, ATT.
Just curious, how would Autorec help with root?
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Heh, yeah that wouldn't help with root since you need root for Autorec/TWRP. Anyhow, try below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/general/guide-root-lg-firmwares-kitkat-lollipop-t3056951
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-root-method-lg-devices-t3049772
Thanks for responding kindly to my n00bish comment . I will be trying it out in a few hours.
vween said:
I followed the directions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663369&page=30#post60156407 to go to 20c. I then immediately installed towel root and let it rain. I immediately then checked for an OTA update and there was one, so I let it download and install; that was 20y. Once it rebooted I immediately checked for updates again and now it is currently downloading what I imagine to be 30f (lollipop).
Update: Indeed it was 30f (LP). I am going to let it stabilize and then do a factory reset just for kicks.
For anyone watching, I lost root this way.
Oh, well.
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So i follow up to make it rain and now my device is rooted on 20c,but am stuck ,i do not know what else to do because on my device am not seeing any update and am also seeing from device which is saying device isn't registered yet,i don't know if this is playing apart in me not able to update by OTA,am outside the US,please help.
desmond462 said:
So i follow up to make it rain and now my device is rooted on 20c,but am stuck ,i do not know what else to do because on my device am not seeing any update and am also seeing from device which is saying device isn't registered yet,i don't know if this is playing apart in me not able to update by OTA,am outside the US,please help.
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You have to force do the OTA.
(1) You are on 20c now, so go ahead and update forcefully to 20y. Download this:http://d-h.st/VJzP and then use the "dlpkgfile" inside the said archive. How to force OTA is mentioned in this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-g2/general/update-to-stock-lolipop-d80030f-root-t3084081
Once you are upgraded to 20y then go ahead and follow the Lollipop OTA link in above mentioned topic, updating to Lollipop.
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Yes, ATT.
Just curious, how would Autorec help with root?
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Alright, I am rooted now using the links I provided. I confirm it to be working.
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You have to force do the OTA.
(1) You are on 20c now, so go ahead and update forcefully to 20y. Download this:http://d-h.st/VJzP and then use the "dlpkgfile" inside the said archive. How to force OTA is mentioned in this topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-g2/general/update-to-stock-lolipop-d80030f-root-t3084081
Once you are upgraded to 20y then go ahead and follow the Lollipop OTA link in above mentioned topic, updating to Lollipop.
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Alright, I am rooted now using the links I provided. I confirm it to be working.
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Ok, i understand a little better now.So i should use ADB in SDK/Platform-tool to give it the command codes while its connected to computer?
update: am finally booting into lollipop on my G2,it was rather easy to do just a little worry to mess up my device but in the end it was worth it,much appreciation to you again and your help.
link for 20y is not working can you upload a mirror? I am currently on 20u and I need the 20Y
danieldp1990 said:
link for 20y is not working can you upload a mirror? I am currently on 20u and I need the 20Y
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-g2/help/lg-g2-d800-fota-upgrade-files-lollipop-t3112378
Hey everyone,
So I found online that the AT&T update to Marshmellow started on 2-8-16. I haven't been able to find anything officially from AT&T but apperently the version is H81020n and its 971 MB. Has anyone gotten the update yet?
Just saw this thread and figured I'd check. Went into the update center and notification popped up for new 950mb update. Must be it cause I was already on 10o. Didn't even have to use LG Bridge like the other carrier guys were doing.
Will post back with an update once completed
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Hey everyone,
So I found online that the AT&T update to Marshmellow started on 2-8-16. I haven't been able to find anything officially from AT&T but apperently the version is H81020n and its 971 MB. Has anyone gotten the update yet?
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It's official now. You can check it at http://www.att.com/esupport/article...are&siteId=JAF5WzpxbKM-2ZjtzA2obzUjSzdgu.LzJA
I just wonder if I can update via LG Bridge without an AT&T sim since I bought a second hand one and don't have AT&T sim now.
sarang.sss29 said:
Hey, can anyone capture the OTA link before you download?
Try this out: http://wp.me/p6Md8q-cB
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I would have done this but didn't even think about it when I saw the update come through. Was happy to finally be getting 6.0
Hopefully somebody else can help you with that.
I fell asleep during the update process but just finished running the Debloater tool and getting rid of all the att/lg junk! So far so good. Will be keeping an eye on battery life over the next couple days.
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I would have done this but didn't even think about it when I saw the update come through. Was happy to finally be getting 6.0
Hopefully somebody else can help you with that.
I fell asleep during the update process but just finished running the Debloater tool and getting rid of all the att/lg junk! So far so good. Will be keeping an eye on battery life over the next couple days.
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Debloater tool needs root? I hate to ask this but can you link me to the debloater tool?
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Debloater tool needs root? I hate to ask this but can you link me to the debloater tool?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
Debloater does not need root as long as you are running KitKat or newer :good:. Without root it just freezes/disables the apps instead of completely removing them.
edit : these are the apps i block using debloater without losing any functionality i need : http://pastebin.com/d64Vydmy
sarang.sss29 said:
Hey, can anyone capture the OTA link before you download?
Try this out: http://wp.me/p6Md8q-cB
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tried, it doesn't show up in my logcat. sorry
So, and I apologize if this is a stupid question, will Chainfire's advances in the systemless SuperSU help us when it comes to rooting Marshmallow on our H810?
can we update AT&T phone OTA outside the US without at&t sim card???
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So, and I apologize if this is a stupid question, will Chainfire's advances in the systemless SuperSU help us when it comes to rooting Marshmallow on our H810?
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not possible. you can't modify the system files and boot without a modified kernel. We don't have an unlocked bootloader, so no kernels, thus no root.
if you root MM your phone will just loop without the custom kernel.
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so the file it downloaded isn't a zip... it's just 'dlpkgfile'
7zip can open it but there's a similar file inside and that one can't be opened.... dunno.
http://mab.to/Z1CLKzcU6
screwyluie said:
not possible. you can't modify the system files and boot without a modified kernel. We don't have an unlocked bootloader, so no kernels, thus no root.
if you root MM your phone will just loop without the custom kernel.
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so the file it downloaded isn't a zip... it's just 'dlpkgfile'
7zip can open it but there's a similar file inside and that one can't be opened.... dunno.
http://mab.to/Z1CLKzcU6
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That's the missing piece I needed to understand. Thanks! Sucks, but thanks! :highfive:
got it! looks good to me - so far...
I upgraded early yesterday morning and my phone has been hot almost all the time!! The battery life is way worse than prior to the upgrade. I have cleaned out all my junk files and cache rebooted and recharged a few times. Also optimized my apps a few times. I just picked up my phone after 2 hours of no use and it was warm and the battery is draining at a faster rate than with Lollipop... Anybody else experiencing this?
Awesome, glad the update is out....I haven't done the update just yet...waiting to see if we hear anything about root. I'm wondering if we are still able to downgrade via TOT method if need be...if that's the case then i'll update ASAP. I actually have heard that there are some battery issues with the update, but again I'm not on 6.0 yet so I can't tell you from my experience.
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So their is no root ?
Also can I just unistall SuperSU and update or do I need to wait tell I'm home and flash a clean image
dsilx said:
So their is no root ?
Also can I just unistall SuperSU and update or do I need to wait tell I'm home and flash a clean image
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No root.
I've never managed to update w/o flashing the unrooted version of whatever rooted version I'm running. If there's an easier way, I'm not aware of it.
H8101o
niftium said:
No root.
I've never managed to update w/o flashing the unrooted version of whatever rooted version I'm running. If there's an easier way, I'm not aware of it.
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Can you give me a link to a non rooted h81010o file please
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Can you give me a link to a non rooted h81010o file please
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@antoniopujadas uploaded and shared an unrooted 10O image a while back in the 10I thread:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByR1n8l45m82aFlKcmNOc1k4N00/view?usp=sharing
Sorry to ask
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@antoniopujadas uploaded and shared an unrooted 10O image a while back in the 10I thread:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByR1n8l45m82aFlKcmNOc1k4N00/view?usp=sharing
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Nvm
kalas87 said:
can we update AT&T phone OTA outside the US without at&t sim card???
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Asking too
EDIT: Looks like its not MM but some security update, so that sucks but I'd still like to know if anyone successfully got back to stock from rooted 5.1.1
Hi everyone.
I'm trying to find a way to restore my H950 to stock and completely remove any trace of root so that I can install an OTA update. I have tried installing the update with LG PC Suite and LGMobile Support Tool. Both of them say that I am on the latest software (5.1.1 H950v11?). It has been so long since I rooted it that I can't remember what method I used. If anyone has any idea how to flash it back to stock, I'd appreciate the help!
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I have an H950 (US AT&T) rooted on 5.1.1 and I just started getting an update yesterday saying that I have a system update available. When I tried to download and update, the phone I got an error while the update was still at 0%. When the phone restarted I got the "This phone is suspected in rooting..." Error.
I have tried following this thread [Guide] LG G Flex 2 Stock Firmware (Go Back to Stock) KDZ & TOT Method
but it didn't work. I got the flash utility to run but I still had SuperSU after it flashed my phone and the update still failed due to "Suspect in rooting."
I also tried following this thread [Tool] Easy Restore/Unroot Tool for LG G Flex 2 [09/15/15]!!
but I could not get it to work. The utility just hangs at "Working..."
Anyone successfully used either of these methods on an H950 with 5.1.1 to get back to stock?
Thanks in advance!
2nd method
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EDIT: Looks like its not MM but some security update, so that sucks but I'd still like to know if anyone successfully got back to stock from rooted 5.1.1
Hi everyone.
I'm trying to find a way to restore my H950 to stock and completely remove any trace of root so that I can install an OTA update. I have tried installing the update with LG PC Suite and LGMobile Support Tool. Both of them say that I am on the latest software (5.1.1 H950v11?). It has been so long since I rooted it that I can't remember what method I used. If anyone has any idea how to flash it back to stock, I'd appreciate the help!
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I have an H950 (US AT&T) rooted on 5.1.1 and I just started getting an update yesterday saying that I have a system update available. When I tried to download and update, the phone I got an error while the update was still at 0%. When the phone restarted I got the "This phone is suspected in rooting..." Error.
I have tried following this thread [Guide] LG G Flex 2 Stock Firmware (Go Back to Stock) KDZ & TOT Method
but it didn't work. I got the flash utility to run but I still had SuperSU after it flashed my phone and the update still failed due to "Suspect in rooting."
I also tried following this thread [Tool] Easy Restore/Unroot Tool for LG G Flex 2 [09/15/15]!!
but I could not get it to work. The utility just hangs at "Working..."
Anyone successfully used either of these methods on an H950 with 5.1.1 to get back to stock?
Thanks in advance!
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i've had success by 2nd method (stock system.img) when i flashed chinese v11z tot.
did u enabled usb debugging option?
also permitted adb access on your computer?
that window show up for a very first few seconds when your computer tries to get adb permission.
all of them fails... tell me i have v12d tot file
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i've had success by 2nd method (stock system.img) when i flashed chinese v11z tot.
did u enabled usb debugging option?
also permitted adb access on your computer?
that window show up for a very first few seconds when your computer tries to get adb permission.
all of them fails... tell me i have v12d tot file
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Could you please upload v12d tot?
It will be very helpful.
Thanks
I cannot upload that on public because of network traffic
fyter said:
Could you please upload v12d tot?
It will be very helpful.
Thanks
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Instead, give me private message
timishue said:
EDIT: Looks like its not MM but some security update, so that sucks but I'd still like to know if anyone successfully got back to stock from rooted 5.1.1
Hi everyone.
I'm trying to find a way to restore my H950 to stock and completely remove any trace of root so that I can install an OTA update. I have tried installing the update with LG PC Suite and LGMobile Support Tool. Both of them say that I am on the latest software (5.1.1 H950v11?). It has been so long since I rooted it that I can't remember what method I used. If anyone has any idea how to flash it back to stock, I'd appreciate the help!
More Details:
I have an H950 (US AT&T) rooted on 5.1.1 and I just started getting an update yesterday saying that I have a system update available. When I tried to download and update, the phone I got an error while the update was still at 0%. When the phone restarted I got the "This phone is suspected in rooting..." Error.
I have tried following this thread [Guide] LG G Flex 2 Stock Firmware (Go Back to Stock) KDZ & TOT Method
but it didn't work. I got the flash utility to run but I still had SuperSU after it flashed my phone and the update still failed due to "Suspect in rooting."
I also tried following this thread [Tool] Easy Restore/Unroot Tool for LG G Flex 2 [09/15/15]!!
but I could not get it to work. The utility just hangs at "Working..."
Anyone successfully used either of these methods on an H950 with 5.1.1 to get back to stock?
Thanks in advance!
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You chose cse flash and wiped correct? If you didn't that's why my guide removes everything 100% if you follow it correctly.
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CSE flash? Sorry I didn't see that in your guide for the H950 on the AT&T network. I'm looking at your guide and not seeing the CSE Flash unless the LG Tool is the CSE FLash? I had the same problem with SuperSU left over and not able to update. I tried the default Upgrade method, then got a minios OS screen on the the Board method.
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You chose cse flash and wiped correct? If you didn't that's why my guide removes everything 100% if you follow it correctly.
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It's entirely possible that I am technologically inept, but I am having the exact same issue as the OP. I followed your guide (which was very helpful) for the TOT method, and there is no option to use CSE flash, or at least it's not discussed in the instructions.
I flashed my phone twice using your TOT guide -- pretty sure I followed it to the letter. It completed successfully, but when the phone rebooted, I still had root access. I'm not sure how to unroot this thing so I can receive OTA updates (and maybe sell later on down the road).
Thanks for the help!
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Umm, so I found a possible solution on another thread in this forum. Maybe the answer was so simple that nobody thought to mention it. But apparently, you can just remove root access within the SuperUser app; just select "Full Unroot" or "Total Unroot" from settings. Then run this TOT flash, and you should be GTG. I am trying this now and will report as to whether I am successful.
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It's entirely possible that I am technologically inept, but I am having the exact same issue as the OP. I followed your guide (which was very helpful) for the TOT method, and there is no option to use CSE flash, or at least it's not discussed in the instructions.
I flashed my phone twice using your TOT guide -- pretty sure I followed it to the letter. It completed successfully, but when the phone rebooted, I still had root access. I'm not sure how to unroot this thing so I can receive OTA updates (and maybe sell later on down the road).
Thanks for the help!
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Umm, so I found a possible solution on another thread in this forum. Maybe the answer was so simple that nobody thought to mention it. But apparently, you can just remove root access within the SuperUser app; just select "Full Unroot" or "Total Unroot" from settings. Then run this TOT flash, and you should be GTG. I am trying this now and will report as to whether I am successful.
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Rooted or not you should be able to go back to stock. And CSE flash is for the kdz method of lg flash tool. Which I didn't realize what model they were needing help with. Also with the H950 LGUP should be used instead of normal flash tool to avoid any issues with the flash tool.
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hyelton said:
Rooted or not you should be able to go back to stock. And CSE flash is for the kdz method of lg flash tool. Which I didn't realize what model they were needing help with. Also with the H950 LGUP should be used instead of normal flash tool to avoid any issues with the flash tool.
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Hmm. Thanks for helping us out. So I am kind of confused. I reinstalled the Tot file using LGUP, and it completed successfully. I selected "REFURB" mode, and it completed successfully. But after it finished, my phone is still rooted. (I verified with root checker.) I just want to go back to stock so I can get OTA updates (and MM hopefully, when/if AT&T releases it). Now my phone won't get OTA updates because it says it's "suspected of rooting." I bought the phone used off of Swappa, so I'm not sure how exactly the original owner rooted it.
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Hmm. Thanks for helping us out. So I am kind of confused. I reinstalled the Tot file using LGUP, and it completed successfully. I selected "REFURB" mode, and it completed successfully. But after it finished, my phone is still rooted. (I verified with root checker.) I just want to go back to stock so I can get OTA updates (and MM hopefully, when/if AT&T releases it). Now my phone won't get OTA updates because it says it's "suspected of rooting." I bought the phone used off of Swappa, so I'm not sure how exactly the original owner rooted it.
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At this point you'd be better off waiting for a KDZ of MM when it comes out for the H950. (But remember, root will probably never be achieved for our devices on MM, if that's something you care about).
I remember buying TWO H950s. Both needed the OTA for the latest Lollipop. But despite several hours, several methods, and several hours at the ATT store, I was never able to get OTAs working on either of them. It was impossible.
And supposedly impossible for several other users on XDA, who couldn't get OTAs working for their ATT Flex 2's. So even if you manage to unroot, don't get your hopes high believing OTAs will work.
Did somebody ever able to go back to stock (H950) from rooted 5.1.1? Where did you get the TOT file?
trudeo said:
Did somebody ever able to go back to stock (H950) from rooted 5.1.1? Where did you get the TOT file?
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i think it is only for sale.
tswtech2 said:
i think it is only for sale.
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It's not for sell.. it's on my server and it's free. Along with h it being in my back to stock thread.
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It's not for sell.. it's on my server and it's free. Along with h it being in my back to stock thread.
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oh ok . i apologize for the confusion
tswtech2 said:
oh ok . i apologize for the confusion
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No problem. I think I've had it since March
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tswtech2 said:
oh ok . i apologize for the confusion
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is it the v12d tot?
tswtech2 said:
is it the v12d tot?
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11z. 12d is non existent or if it is available it's being sold for a crazy price.
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hyelton said:
11z. 12d is non existent or if it is available it's being sold for a crazy price.
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yeah that's why i was saying it was for sale. i had you confused with this jinior member that says they have it but they aren't posting it.
tswtech2 said:
yeah that's why i was saying it was for sale. i had you confused with this jinior member that says they have it but they aren't posting it.
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If any member is trying to sell it on the forums report them. That's not allowed and looked down upon here. I pubically post everything I have and can get for everyone
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tswtech2 said:
yeah that's why i was saying it was for sale. i had you confused with this jinior member that says they have it but they aren't posting it.
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i flashed this v11 firmware to a [hone that had 12d and now it shows authenticate error #9. so i was looking for 12d firmware
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tswtech2 said:
i flashed this v11 firmware to a [hone that had 12d and now it shows authenticate error #9. so i was looking for 12d firmware
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and now when i connect to lg support tool it says i have the latest firmware eventhough it has v11 not, v12d.