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[Q] how do i down grade 4.4.4 to 4.4.2 so i can root?

Hey, i made the decision to root my phone because every update brings more issues into my phone and im tired of it. So i was wondering if there was any way i can downgrade back to a early version of android so i can perform the root on my phone

you don't need to. just search for "towelroot" around this forum, it's easy as pie.

mannequin said:
you don't need to. just search for "towelroot" around this forum, it's easy as pie.
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Thank you so much! i never knew i can do this in seconds, you made my day ^^

Root for Maxx on 4.4.4?

Hey Guys, so I purchased my Maxx on release day and I'm currently on 4.4.4. I was just wondering if there was a root method available for me as I would like to have native tethering again.
Thanks for the help!
Matt

BMWPower06 said:
Hey Guys, so I purchased my Maxx on release day and I'm currently on 4.4.4. I was just wondering if there was a root method available for me as I would like to have native tethering again.
Thanks for the help!
Matt
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No there isn't.

Extremely unlikely.

No working method.. U have to pay 45$ atleast for unlocking BL if u r lucky.. I did in my droid maxx

Doesn't anyone search anymore there are 3 posts all in a row asking the same ? With the same answers.
sent from "my kungfu is stronger then yours" XT1080

me too
am also interested, thanks

root question
i have a Droid Maxx with unlocked bootloader and rooted on 4.4.4 and i was wondering if i take the update to 5.0 lollipop will i be able to get root again since i have the bootloader unlocked. Guess i am wondering if i can take the update and load Super user through my twrp recovery

Frank T said:
i have a Droid Maxx with unlocked bootloader and rooted on 4.4.4 and i was wondering if i take the update to 5.0 lollipop will i be able to get root again since i have the bootloader unlocked. Guess i am wondering if i can take the update and load Super user through my twrp recovery
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I debated way to long to respond to this, so I am just going to do it.
but.....
You're kidding right? :angel:

ssb13 said:
I debated way to long to respond to this, so I am just going to do it.
but.....
You're kidding right? :angel:
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no im not kidding hence why im a junior member and new to this stuff

Frank T said:
no im not kidding hence why im a junior member and new to this stuff
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Fair enough. However, if your BL is unlocked and you are rooted, I doubt you are that much of a junior.
That being said, its pretty hard to have an answer about a update that hasn't even been released yet.
Basically, once it hits, some will take it for the team, either on purpose or on accident, and information will be flowing...until then its only speculation.
I'm sorry if I came across like a DB.

ssb13 said:
Fair enough. However, if your BL is unlocked and you are rooted, I doubt you are that much of a junior.
That being said, its pretty hard to have an answer about a update that hasn't even been released yet.
Basically, once it hits, some will take it for the team, either on purpose or on accident, and information will be flowing...until then its only speculation.
I'm sorry if I came across like a DB.
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Thanks for the answer

Frank T said:
i have a Droid Maxx with unlocked bootloader and rooted on 4.4.4 and i was wondering if i take the update to 5.0 lollipop will i be able to get root again since i have the bootloader unlocked. Guess i am wondering if i can take the update and load Super user through my twrp recovery
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Unlocked BL means you always have root

[Q] Is Rooting Android version 4.4.4 possible?

Hello,
Sorry if this question has been asked before. I am used to rooting Samsung phones and this one is new to me. I have tried Weaksauce and I get root fail and it looks like Sunshine does not work on 4.4.4 yet. has anybody been able to root 4.4.4 and can you provide any links or help.
I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks.

Only way to root 4.4.4 is to be S-OFF and it isn't possible to S-OFF 4.4.4 yet.
For future questions I suggest using the search option as this is a question that is asked at least once a week and a very easy answer to find.

The Stig 04 said:
Only way to root 4.4.4 is to be S-OFF and it isn't possible to S-OFF 4.4.4 yet.
For future questions I suggest using the search option as this is a question that is asked at least once a week and a very easy answer to find.
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Ok, thanks for your help and answer. I am new to this section. Now I know what to wait for and look for.

DensoYamaha41 said:
Ok, thanks for your help and answer. I am new to this section. Now I know what to wait for and look for.
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Expect the new Sunshine early January. It will be kind of big news so I won't be hard to miss lol

DensoYamaha41 said:
Hello,
Sorry if this question has been asked before. I am used to rooting Samsung phones and this one is new to me. I have tried Weaksauce and I get root fail and it looks like Sunshine does not work on 4.4.4 yet. has anybody been able to root 4.4.4 and can you provide any links or help.
I would appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57462117
Looks like to may be in luck
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[Q&A] Official KDZ Download (D80130B)

Q&A for Official KDZ Download (D80130B)
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for Official KDZ Download (D80130B). If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!

Hope this isn't too obvious an answer, but does flashing a stock kdz with a custom recovery like twrp installing cause problems? I feel like I've read about OTA updates with twrp installed doing that.
Thanks, just getting into this.

Terkis said:
Hope this isn't too obvious an answer, but does flashing a stock kdz with a custom recovery like twrp installing cause problems? I feel like I've read about OTA updates with twrp installed doing that.
Thanks, just getting into this.
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Nah you can flash the stock kdz with the LG Flash Tool regardless of what youre currently running, But after you flash the kdz it will wipe your phone and give you a stock recovery.
For this phone custom recovery with 30b isn't working yet as far as i know.

FM radio
Will it enable FM radio on my LG G2?

Noob question... (i guess)
Hi, i have a little problem, im an HTC user, and know how to deal with the software but im new to LG, my wife bought the LG G3, good phone, she had the LG G2, i gave it to my son, before that i go to the LG SUPPORT TOOL and Update the phone to 30b like 3 weeks ago using the UPGRADE RECOVERY option, so my son dont like lollipop (dont know why) and ask me to Downgrade to KK, my question is, can somebody please teach me how to downgrade the phone using KDZ to 20g? is a stock rom, no root, no custom recovery, no nothing, just stock phone, just want to know if i can downgrade it and please how in a easy step by step way.... thanks so much..

Guerralenta said:
Hi, i have a little problem, im an HTC user, and know how to deal with the software but im new to LG, my wife bought the LG G3, good phone, she had the LG G2, i gave it to my son, before that i go to the LG SUPPORT TOOL and Update the phone to 30b like 3 weeks ago using the UPGRADE RECOVERY option, so my son dont like lollipop (dont know why) and ask me to Downgrade to KK, my question is, can somebody please teach me how to downgrade the phone using KDZ to 20g? is a stock rom, no root, no custom recovery, no nothing, just stock phone, just want to know if i can downgrade it and please how in a easy step by step way.... thanks so much..
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Just read each n every words carefully and there you go!
Good luck!
Thanks to @hyelton
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476

Can the S3 i535 with 4.4.2 run CM13?

I have a Verizon S3 unlocked, no root, totally stock android 4.4.2 with baseband yudne1 and build kot49h.i535vrudne1
Want to confirm if I can install CM13 nightly. Everything I read indicates I need to root and update recovery and all that good stuff but it is not possible on 4.4.2
Just want to confirm if anything has changed in the past year with a new process. Forums have a lot of old guides so I would appreciate a quick yes or no. if yes, any link to a stable procedure would really be appreciated.
Thank you in advance. XDA is awesome and the people on this forum are some of the best.
Thanks,
ARiK

arikinthecity said:
I have a Verizon S3 unlocked, no root, totally stock android 4.4.2 with baseband yudne1 and build kot49h.i535vrudne1
Want to confirm if I can install CM13 nightly. Everything I read indicates I need to root and update recovery and all that good stuff but it is not possible on 4.4.2
Just want to confirm if anything has changed in the past year with a new process. Forums have a lot of old guides so I would appreciate a quick yes or no. if yes, any link to a stable procedure would really be appreciated.
Thank you in advance. XDA is awesome and the people on this forum are some of the best.
Thanks,
ARiK
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No it currently cannot run CM13 or any version of CM. Only via safestrap with the 3 options stock, Paul pizz and Superlite
Sent from my Nexus 6

arikinthecity said:
I have a Verizon S3 unlocked, no root, totally stock android 4.4.2 with baseband yudne1 and build kot49h.i535vrudne1
Want to confirm if I can install CM13 nightly. Everything I read indicates I need to root and update recovery and all that good stuff but it is not possible on 4.4.2
Just want to confirm if anything has changed in the past year with a new process. Forums have a lot of old guides so I would appreciate a quick yes or no. if yes, any link to a stable procedure would really be appreciated.
Thank you in advance. XDA is awesome and the people on this forum are some of the best.
Thanks,
ARiK
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Hey!
As @ShapesBlue says, if you took the OTA to 4.2.2 then you are locked. HOWEVER, there is a method developed by the typical enterprising XDA member that "Downgrades" the firmware by flashing part of the boot loader/firmware but leaves the crucial bit intact that doesn't brick the phone. Sort of a hybrid firmware flash. I believe it's supposed to open the phone up to flashing TWRP and non-stock custom ROMs. I know someone who used it and it worked on CM12.1 last year, but he also had some trouble after awhile (don't know if that was related to this procedure or not) and made an error later that bricked his phone, permanently it seems.
What isn't mentioned in that OP, at least the last time I looked, was that after doing this procedure, if you flash the firmware recommended in the CM12 and CM13 thread OP's, you will overwrite the partition that is spared in his zip file. Then you will be dead! He does explain exactly what partitions are flashed by telling you how to make the zip file. The updater-script I expect is not touched. Looking at it or in the other files you'll need to do this process will show you what's written where, but they have the partitions names. You can go into the CM12.1 thread OP on XDA for our phone and by clicking on the "d2vzw ROM Extras" link you can find all kinds of stuff, plus a few different partition tables that tell you how your phone is setup. There is other info in the OP itself about this and other topics related to flashing CM as well. (I'm the OP )
WARNING! Don't go into this haphazardly though. I would read through that thread thoroughly and see what if any success people are reporting, and ask questions. You don't want to ruin your phone!
It's in the "Android Development" forum in the root forum for our phone.
Report back on what you end up doing.:good: