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Hello,
I have an ASUS Transformer rooted with RazorClaw and i have installed RecoveryInstaller. My actual firmware is an Europeen version v8.6.5.19.
When i want to upgrade firmware with OTA from 8.6.5.19 to 8.6.5.21, the firmware is downloaded, then the device reboot, begin the upgrade then stop with a graphic "!" without error message.
Somebody has an idea about the problem ?
Must i uninstall RecoveryInstaller, and if it's that, how ?
Thank's
The update failed because you have cwm recovery. You can't just deleted RecovryInstaller.
I've heard peoples have success using OTA root keeper to update.
Just be careful or you'll loose root
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper
No sucess with the Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper here.
baseballfanz said:
The update failed because you have cwm recovery. You can't just deleted RecovryInstaller.
I've heard peoples have success using OTA root keeper to update.
Just be careful or you'll loose root
https://market.android.com/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper
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OTA rootkeeper will only help for keeping root after OTA update.
It will not help you with succeeding the update.
gls9 said:
OTA rootkeeper will only help for keeping root after OTA update.
It will not help you with succeeding the update.
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Yes you're correct. For him to successfully get OTA update he need to go back to stock recovery or better yet jsut flash the latest update via CWM recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409584
The problem is that i'm french.
Do you think that restoring an US stock recovery isn't dangerous for my tablett ?
I think tour Tab will have wrongs parameters...
Why do you want to set an US version ?
And a question more, why did you root your tab and stay with factory ROM ?
jef_k said:
I think tour Tab will have wrongs parameters...
Why do you want to set an US version ?
And a question more, why did you root your tab and stay with factory ROM ?
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Response n° 1 : I don't want to "set an US version", on the contrary, but i'm not able to find a french version. If you know where i can find the good one, i will be happy !!
response n°2 : I want to stay with factory ROM to have OTA automatically, and also because changing manualy ROM with a custom ROM reset all my device, if i am not wrong, and i don't want to re-install all my programs.
Installing a Custom ROM doesn't wipe your data and apps from the tab. Effectivelly, you're wrong.
Also, Many Custom ROM has OTA.
For example, my Tab run Revolver and with Revolver Parts (from the market) I receive OTA update.
Updated many times, no loss of data or apps.
You should do it, Tab working well... really.
It's a good news for me !! I thought the firmware update with a custom ROM erase all on the device.
Thank's very much !!!
De nada ...
Your nickname make me smile... You're french, did you known "Tchi tchi" ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nysiqSjpT-0
Yes, i know this joke. This a very old joke.
Hopefully, my nickname is not in relation with this joke !
Can anyone please help me in rooting samsung tab2 p3100. I am new to this root method can i get detail procedure for that.
My device : Samsung tab2 p3100 (India)
Android : 4.1.1 (already in the tab, not updated)
Baseband : P3100DDCLK1
Is this root reversible so that my warranty of tab is not affected and how can i unroot.
Rooting procedure can be found in my guide (link in signature). It's easy to unroot if you don't mind wiping data.
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To remove Root:
This Root Remover has been tested with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7" P3100 (tested on jellybean)
REQUIREMENT: A rooted Tab 2.
•After you download this file, move it the root of your external SD card( /mnt/extSdCard ). This is the micro sdcard you insert in tablet slot. Your /mnt/sdcard folder is internal memory (not recognized in CWM recovery).
•Reboot into CWM (recovery) using Quick Boot app or
•Power OFF your tablet, disconnect from computer and restart in recovery (CWM) by pushing and holding POWER & Volume DOWN/LEFT buttons at same time. When Samsung Tab 2 logo appears, you can release power button but continue holding volume button for a few more seconds. Note: If you've done this on other Samsung devices, you will notice that it takes longer before blue CWM v5.5.0.4 text appears ... just be patient.
•Once you are in recovery, use volume button (UP/DOWN/LEFT OR RIGHT) to move around and POWER button to select an option.
Select install zip from sdcard. Choose Root_Remover file you already copied to root of sdcard.
When unrooting is finished, choose reboot system now from CWM menu.
NOTE-By downloading and using this file you understand and agree that you bear all responsibility for the use and anything it may do to your tablet.
DOWNLOAD-
Root_Remover.zip (h--p://www.mediafire.com/?ty54o6lah25w41d)
Replace (--) with tt.
For Root (tested on jellybean):
Use chainfire root its d best i have it.
U can google it or find it on xda search.
Dont use the above method to remove the chainfire root as it can be easily removed from its modified superuser application but it works as any other root and is superb!
Enjoy,
Kunal
Dont forget to hit the thanks button!!
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thnxxxxxxxxx
thnxx kunal,
dude your link for root removal is nt working. Can u provide alternate link.
hey i m also confused for rooting. u know the details my device. which version of odin and CF auto root can be used.
i had downloaded a package for my device from this site autoroot chainfire official site contains:
Odin3-v1.85.exe
Odin3.ini
CF-auto-root-espressorf-espressorfxx-gtp3100.tar.md5
It is valid for my jelly bean 4.1.1 with baseband DDCLK1.
One most importnt thing can i move my apps and games to sd card after root.
amit1987g said:
thnxx kunal,
dude your link for root removal is nt working. Can u provide alternate link.
hey i m also confused for rooting. u know the details my device. which version of odin and CF auto root can be used.
i had downloaded a package for my device from this site autoroot chainfire official site contains:
Odin3-v1.85.exe
Odin3.ini
CF-auto-root-espressorf-espressorfxx-gtp3100.tar.md5
It is valid for my jelly bean 4.1.1 with baseband DDCLK1.
One most importnt thing can i move my apps and games to sd card after root.
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Hey amit i have edited the link in my post n its now working. Yeah dats the correct package use odin to flash it. Dont use this root remover on cf autoroot. Cf autoroot has the option to completely remove the cf root in its own menu. After u have rooted your device, use a root checker(available on play store for free) to check that you device is fully rooted. When u root or flash a custom rom or do anything fishy with ur device using odin, ur warranty gets void as there is a counter in the tab 2 which keeps a record of how many times u have flashed ur firmware wid a custom rom or rooted it or done something fishy. To get your warranty back, use the TriangleAway app (another miracle by chainfire) to reset the flash counter to zero which means u get ur warranty back. Its paid on playstore but is free on his xda page. It only works if ur device is rooted. Nd yes u can move apps to sd after rooting.
Good luck n happy flashing
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thanx kunal
thnxxxxxxxxxx alot kunal..for support..
kunalthakur said:
Hey amit i have edited the link in my post n its now working. Yeah dats the correct package use odin to flash it. Dont use this root remover on cf autoroot. Cf autoroot has the option to completely remove the cf root in its own menu. After u have rooted your device, use a root checker(available on play store for free) to check that you device is fully rooted. When u root or flash a custom rom or do anything fishy with ur device using odin, ur warranty gets void as there is a counter in the tab 2 which keeps a record of how many times u have flashed ur firmware wid a custom rom or rooted it or done something fishy. To get your warranty back, use the TriangleAway app (another miracle by chainfire) to reset the flash counter to zero which means u get ur warranty back. Its paid on playstore but is free on his xda page. It only works if ur device is rooted. Nd yes u can move apps to sd after rooting.
Good luck n happy flashing
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unrooting problem
Kunal
As you said, I unrooted my tab.
Earlier, I was using official stock 4.1.1
Then I rooted my phone and updated it to cm10 nightly
But that cfw was not good enough (no offense)
To go back to my old stock, I restored my stock which I backedup while updating to cfw via rom manager
Now I wanted to unroot and used the app advised by you
But now when I'm tryin to update my tab using OTA by going under Software Update option in Settings, it is saying following message:
YOUR DEVICE HAS BEEN MODIFIED. SOFTWARE UPDATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE
how to fix this?
Factory reset should fix the issue.
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amit1987g said:
Can anyone please help me in rooting samsung tab2 p3100. I am new to this root method can i get detail procedure for that.
My device : Samsung tab2 p3100 (India)
Android : 4.1.1 (already in the tab, not updated)
Baseband : P3100DDCLK1
Is this root reversible so that my warranty of tab is not affected and how can i unroot.
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Amit, i m also from India , and i got official Update of Android of Samsung OTA
my Tab is Android Version is 4.1.2
Baseband Version is P3100DDCLK1
KERNAL VERSION 3.0.31-812001
U WILL ASLO GET IT CHK SOFTWARE UPDATE
kartikkaran111 said:
Kunal
As you said, I unrooted my tab.
Earlier, I was using official stock 4.1.1
Then I rooted my phone and updated it to cm10 nightly
But that cfw was not good enough (no offense)
To go back to my old stock, I restored my stock which I backedup while updating to cfw via rom manager
Now I wanted to unroot and used the app advised by you
But now when I'm tryin to update my tab using OTA by going under Software Update option in Settings, it is saying following message:
YOUR DEVICE HAS BEEN MODIFIED. SOFTWARE UPDATES ARE NOT AVAILABLE
how to fix this?
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Hey man, sorry for extremely late reply.
To fix this (Do this after unroot only) just connect your tab to kies and then it should recognize your tab and from there you can do the update and after the update you can follow the same root method to root your device. Good luck
PS-I was not able to perform the ota update because of the same problem and used kies to do the same.
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MultipleMonomials said:
Rooting procedure can be found in my guide (link in signature). It's easy to unroot if you don't mind wiping data.
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where is the link?
I bought a samsung galaxy tab 2 7' P3100 a few weeks back and i came with a decision that i want to to root it !! But the question is how should i root it so that i dont unlock bootloader , i can get OTA updates and also i can un-root it when i want and not get my warranty voided ???
So in short i want a way to root my phone with all the above possibilities !! Any suggestions ??
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Here is the best link that I guess is available with good success rate.
http://m.ibtimes.co.uk/galaxy-tab270-p3100-root-android422-jellybean-xxdmg6-496490.html
Credit . S Acharaya
kunjcool said:
I bought a samsung galaxy tab 2 7' P3100 a few weeks back and i came with a decision that i want to to root it !! But the question is how should i root it so that i dont unlock bootloader , i can get OTA updates and also i can un-root it when i want and not get my warranty voided ???
So in short i want a way to root my phone with all the above possibilities !! Any suggestions ??
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Root your device using CF-Autoroot.
Install Triangle Away from the play store. Run that to reset your custom binary counter.
Reboot.
Now use the built-in SuperSU to disable SU. Now reboot again.
Settings/About Device/Status should now show "Device status: official".
Note that if you get any OTA update it's very likely to remove root status.
If you need to use root access for anything, use SuperSU to unhide (re-enable) su and you should be fine. The device may change back to "Device status: Custom", but disabling su again will reset it after a reboot.
Well regarding unlocking bootloader stuff and ota updates,
if u have really decided to root your tab then you should say but to sammy stock rom , I mean there are more beautiful roms available with features google hasnt even put in 4.3 yet. My advice , if u really want to root , dont use stock samsun rom wid it. Otherwise I dont see the point in rooting and waiting for ota updates.
Unrooting. Unrooting becomes easier once you have rooted ur device once. Only an addition will be using triangle away to reset the flash counter, boot up wid ur stock rom and flash counter reset, ur device will be in warranty again.
I hope that helped.
I am not thinking about using a custom rom because for that i will have to unlock my bootloader and my warranty goes , because all ways of relocking the bootloader have one dis-advantage - after the process it will show re-locked in the stock recovery !!
So just thinking of rooting at the moment .....
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k1mu said:
Root your device using CF-Autoroot.
Install Triangle Away from the play store. Run that to reset your custom binary counter.
Reboot.
Now use the built-in SuperSU to disable SU. Now reboot again.
Settings/About Device/Status should now show "Device status: official".
Note that if you get any OTA update it's very likely to remove root status.
If you need to use root access for anything, use SuperSU to unhide (re-enable) su and you should be fine. The device may change back to "Device status: Custom", but disabling su again will reset it after a reboot.
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Actually i was just searching about all the info about the CF-autoroot and i think its the best option for me , for now !!! But wouldnt it be better if i first update my tab to 4.2.2 and then root so i dont have to re-root ?? ( still havent got the 4.2.2 update in India )
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kunjcool said:
Actually i was just searching about all the info about the CF-autoroot and i think its the best option for me , for now !!! But wouldnt it be better if i first update my tab to 4.2.2 and then root so i dont have to re-root ?? ( still havent got the 4.2.2 update in India )
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Yes, since you'll lose superuser when the OTA is pushed, so you'll have to go through it all over again if you don't wait.
Hopefully you'll get 4.2.2 soon. Us here in the USA never got 4.1.2 so I know how you feel being forced to wait.
k1mu said:
Yes, since you'll lose superuser when the OTA is pushed, so you'll have to go through it all over again if you don't wait.
Hopefully you'll get 4.2.2 soon. Us here in the USA never got 4.1.2 so I know how you feel being forced to wait.
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Hmmm i agree but the fact is that the process takes no longer than 2 mins provided you have downloaded all the stuff which i have !!
And about the update thing , i am eagerly waiting for 4.2.2 to bring lockscreen widgets !!
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for my knowledge
k1mu said:
Root your device using CF-Autoroot.
Install Triangle Away from the play store. Run that to reset your custom binary counter.
Reboot.
Now use the built-in SuperSU to disable SU. Now reboot again.
Settings/About Device/Status should now show "Device status: official".
Note that if you get any OTA update it's very likely to remove root status.
If you need to use root access for anything, use SuperSU to unhide (re-enable) su and you should be fine. The device may change back to "Device status: Custom", but disabling su again will reset it after a reboot.
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does this method really work? like will the success rate be a 100%? as I am also waiting for the 4.2.2 update that Samsung Philippines will be pushing anytime soon.
one more thing. every time I do OTA updates, do I need to re-root my tab again after the process in order to gain superuser rights again?
superSUnoob said:
does this method really work? like will the success rate be a 100%? as I am also waiting for the 4.2.2 update that Samsung Philippines will be pushing anytime soon.
one more thing. every time I do OTA updates, do I need to re-root my tab again after the process in order to gain superuser rights again?
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Yes bro , this method actually works !! I just rooted my tab last night .
This link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957160 gives a detail description of everything needed for the process !!
And one more thing before you install a OTA update you will have to
un-root , download the update and then re-root the tab if you want it over the air !!(p.s. - you can always flash the firmware from sam mobile if you have root)
But dont worry , with cf auto root you can root your device in 30 secs , and also un-root the device in less than 1 min !!
It's very easy .....
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kunjcool said:
Yes bro , this method actually works !! I just rooted my tab last night .
This link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957160 gives a detail description of everything needed for the process !!
And one more thing before you install a OTA update you will have to
un-root , download the update and then re-root the tab if you want it over the air !!(p.s. - you can always flash the firmware from sam mobile if you have root)
But dont worry , with cf auto root you can root your device in 30 secs , and also un-root the device in less than 1 min !!
It's very easy .....
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you used chainfire's CF-AUTO-ROOT. it installs supersSU. I upgraded into pro version and it has "survival" mode in it. will that mode wont work if I push 4.2.2 updates?
superSUnoob said:
you used chainfire's CF-AUTO-ROOT. it installs supersSU. I upgraded into pro version and it has "survival" mode in it. will that mode wont work if I push 4.2.2 updates?
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I dont know more about the pro features but i know that to update through OTA updates you need to unroot your device and bring it back to the stock condition (firmware,rom etc. ) . So you have to UNINSTALL superSU .....
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kunjcool said:
Hmmm i agree but the fact is that the process takes no longer than 2 mins provided you have downloaded all the stuff which i have !!
And about the update thing , i am eagerly waiting for 4.2.2 to bring lockscreen widgets !!
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Don't get too excited, lockscreen widgets on Samsung ROMs (4.2+) require you to have an unsecure lockscreen, (swipe unlock).
superSUnoob said:
you used chainfire's CF-AUTO-ROOT. it installs supersSU. I upgraded into pro version and it has "survival" mode in it. will that mode wont work if I push 4.2.2 updates?
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I found the the best method for you and all the people who want to get 4.2.2 ... Just download [ROOT]MOBILE ODIN PRO and then select the firmware you want to flash . after you select the firmware press on the keep root option and then you will get 4.2.2 rooted !!!
And i dont know why but after i did the above process , the device status in about phone shows "STOCK" !!! Just a miracle for my warranty !!
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Bibicp said:
Don't get too excited, lockscreen widgets on Samsung ROMs (4.2+) require you to have an unsecure lockscreen, (swipe unlock).
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For the record i too got the 4.2.2 firmware . I dont keep a pass on my screen because its sometimes tiring to enter it everytime i want to open my tab. Instead i lock the apps that i dont want people to see.
And yeah i agree samsung has not done much good with the 4.2.2 update , be it the large fonts or the notification bar ... But yeah the increased ram and the new customizations in its system apps and launcher are surely some good reasons to update the tab to 4.2.2 !!
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Hello,
I rooted my Note Pro 12.2 and now it won't update, says: Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available.
How can I update it? Should I install Xposed Framework?
Regards,
NeoXx
tomic888 said:
Hello,
I rooted my Note Pro 12.2 and now it won't update, says: Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available.
How can I update it? Should I install Xposed Framework?
Regards,
NeoXx
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If you don't have xposed framework installed, wiping cache from stock recovery might help. Or try to update using Kies 3, not via OTA.
But remember, you might lose root, and if you got Knox 0x0 still, there might be no way to root again without triggering KNOX flag, if samsung pushes some patched kernel update and you install it.
+1 to what Spere said.
I root every android device that I own and my #1 rule is never actively look for OTA updates after rooting. There's too much risk of problems. If updates come out, wait for factory images of the update to be posted and let more experienced users or developers test things first.
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Root + OTA = a really, really bad idea. The first rule of Rooting, after 'RTFM', is 'DO NOT INSTALL OTA UPDATES.'
muzzy996 said:
+1 to what Spere said.
I root every android device that I own and my #1 rule is never actively look for OTA updates after rooting. There's too much risk of problems. If updates come out, wait for factory images of the update to be posted and let more experienced users or developers test things first.
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Totally best advice.
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Note Pro 12.2 P900 rooted with stock rom
Guys, thanks for all the info you provide here. I'm a long time follower, first time poster and need some help.
I've recently rooted my new note pro 12.2 model P900 using chainfire's autoroot. I used ODIN and the image provided in chainfires zip file... root was successful. I did not flash a new ROM nor do I want one. I am probably in the minority, but all I wanted was root just to delete the bloatware. I am not interested in customs mods or ROMs. I want to stay on stock Samsung firmware, just minus bloat. I'm an operating system purist... I feel more comfortable with the stock/official op system.
I tripped knox, but I suppose I don't care. Would be great if eventually it can be reset one day. But whatever
I know you guys have said root + OTA update is a bad idea.... apparent I won't be able to do it anyway. I get that error message when I check for an OTA update from Samsung saying my device has been modified.
My question is how can I get the USA version of the current stock firmware and then the future versions of any updates FROM A TRUSTED SOURCE? Doesn't seem like I can get it from Samsung anymore . I'm afraid that if I just download a 1.5gb zip file from some fileserver on the Web I may get something that's not quite legit.
Also, is it because I am rooted, or because I tripped knox, or because I deleted stock apps that I get that message during the OTA check I tried to run?
Thank you!
barryk9876 said:
My question is how can I get the USA version of the current stock firmware and then the future versions of any updates FROM A TRUSTED SOURCE? Doesn't seem like I can get it from Samsung anymore . I'm afraid that if I just download a 1.5gb zip file from some fileserver on the Web I may get something that's not quite legit.
Also, is it because I am rooted, or because I tripped knox, or because I deleted stock apps that I get that message during the OTA check I tried to run?
Thank you!
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Both http://www.sammobile.com/ and http://samsung-updates.com/ are reliable sources. I haven't checked if they actually have the firmware, though.
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If you have changed the recovery or the structure of the system (for example removed syatem apps) the OTA will fail.
If you flash the stock recovery and reset or reflash a stock rom the OTA will complete and you will lose root
Hi! I'm new here... Hope I'm in the right place, but I've been having problems with my GS5. I rooted it using towelroot about 3 months ago which was successful, then a Verizon system software update was pushed and installed to my phone, and that somehow installed fine, but now root checker says my phone isn't rooted and towelroot says my phone isn't supported... For months now my phone has been trying to install the 4.4.4 update with no luck, when it reboots and is in the middle of installing with the little android dude with his chest open, it says 'error'. Has there been a fix or way around this? Any way I can completely factory wipe everything?
rswans said:
Hi! I'm new here... Hope I'm in the right place, but I've been having problems with my GS5. I rooted it using towelroot about 3 months ago which was successful, then a Verizon system software update was pushed and installed to my phone, and that somehow installed fine, but now root checker says my phone isn't rooted and towelroot says my phone isn't supported... For months now my phone has been trying to install the 4.4.4 update with no luck, when it reboots and is in the middle of installing with the little android dude with his chest open, it says 'error'. Has there been a fix or way around this? Any way I can completely factory wipe everything?
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Verizon may of patched the towelroot exploit with the new update. Have you tried posting this in the VZW S5 forums?
From my CM11 S3
Towel root is dead for firmwares newer than June 2014. You can try chainfire for root. If t he 4.4.4 firmware isn't updating, try flashing with Odin.
chaostic_2k1 said:
Towel root is dead for firmwares newer than June 2014. You can try chainfire for root. If t he 4.4.4 firmware isn't updating, try flashing with Odin.
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Thanks for chiming in but I basically said that already. There's no need to duplicate it. You won't be able to run supersu for root as you can't flash any zip files on a locked bootloader
From my CM11 S3
Thanks for replying but I basically gave OP actual useful answers to his direct question.
chaostic_2k1 said:
Thanks for replying but I basically gave OP actual useful answers to his direct question.
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As did I
From my CM11 S3
ShapesBlue said:
As did I
From my CM11 S3
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Sure you did
chaostic_2k1 said:
Sure you did
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I explained a different perspective and I didn't question what you said. Let's just leave it at that
From my CM11 S3
rswans said:
Hi! I'm new here... Hope I'm in the right place, but I've been having problems with my GS5. I rooted it using towelroot about 3 months ago which was successful, then a Verizon system software update was pushed and installed to my phone, and that somehow installed fine, but now root checker says my phone isn't rooted and towelroot says my phone isn't supported... For months now my phone has been trying to install the 4.4.4 update with no luck, when it reboots and is in the middle of installing with the little android dude with his chest open, it says 'error'. Has there been a fix or way around this? Any way I can completely factory wipe everything?
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Its too bad there is not a way to block any updates.. These companies want to control all we see and do on our devices. I have made the decision to dump my smart phone.I am going to get a flip phone and only use for phone calls.