Hi All!
I updated my Nexus 5 to 4.4.3 OTA and didn't backup. I didn't think I would loose my root but, it seems I did. The phone is still unlocked but I can't boot into a recovery.
My question is, Can I root the phone again without loosing my data?
Thanks,
J
PhillyKing said:
Hi All!
I updated my Nexus 5 to 4.4.3 OTA and didn't backup. I didn't think I would loose my root but, it seems I did. The phone is still unlocked but I can't boot into a recovery.
My question is, Can I root the phone again without loosing my data?
Thanks,
J
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Yes, you can. Follow this thread.
fxdil said:
Yes, you can. Follow this thread.
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Thanks! I'll read up and report back.
Thanks again for the help. I ended up using Nexus Root ToolKit to re-root without any issues!
PhillyKing said:
Thanks again for the help. I ended up using Nexus Root ToolKit to re-root without any issues!
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Please dont use toolkits.
rootSU said:
Please dont use toolkits.
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This. Rooting is as simple as flashing a custom recovery and flashing SuperSU.. If you seriously can't do that I recommend you don't even try to root.
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rootSU said:
Please dont use toolkits.
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I'm curious as to the reason for not using a toolkit? For me it was quick and easy but I don't mind having to do thing a different way. Thanks
PhillyKing said:
I'm curious as to the reason for not using a toolkit? For me it was quick and easy but I don't mind having to do thing a different way. Thanks
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Because you don't learn the basics of using a rooted phone. Then when you need real help you don't have the basic knowledge and it's very difficult to help you.
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Hi,
I was wondering how to root my Asus tf300t WW (build number JRO03C.WW_epad-10.4.2.13-20120907), Android 4.1.1? All those that I found was on with US type firmware.
Cheers..
Tamaskan said:
Hi,
I was wondering how to root my Asus tf300t WW (build number JRO03C.WW_epad-10.4.2.13-20120907), Android 4.1.1? All those that I found was on with US type firmware.
Cheers..
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I am in the same dilemma, I am using the TW build.
But I decided to unlocked the bootloader first. The APK for ICS works fine for JB.
lenrek said:
I am in the same dilemma, I am using the TW build.
But I decided to unlocked the bootloader first. The APK for ICS works fine for JB.
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Haha, but i found this but it is US version and I dont know if it will work and I am not willing to risk my tab haha
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1845377&fb_source=message
Tamaskan said:
Haha, but i found this but it is US version and I dont know if it will work and I am not willing to risk my tab haha
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1845377&fb_source=message
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Ya... Is essentially the same steps as I found. I have manage to unlock. Will try to flash recovery and root later. Wish me luck... :fingers-crossed:
What I have understood so far, the steps are affecting the recovery and install su into the /system partition (no wipe). It does not affect the kernel nor Android itself. So, technically, it should be generic for all build.
lenrek said:
Ya... Is essentially the same steps as I found. I have manage to unlock. Will try to flash recovery and root later. Wish me luck... :fingers-crossed:
What I have understood so far, the steps are affecting the recovery and install su into the /system partition (no wipe). It does not affect the kernel nor Android itself. So, technically, it should be generic for all build.
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owh, so have u tried it? did it work?
Yes! It works!
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lenrek said:
Yes! It works!
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hmm i guess we they can close this topic now, knowing that we can root using those steps.
lenrek said:
Yes! It works!
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Ok, I'm glad for you
But it will be better to explain how you have root your tf300 with this process.
Could you explain for other users.
Thanks
philos64 said:
Ok, I'm glad for you
But it will be better to explain how you have root your tf300 with this process.
Could you explain for other users.
Thanks
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Mine TW build.
You can read about it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1921229
lenrek said:
Mine TW build.
You can read about it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1921229
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Yes I can, but it was not for me if I have write this:
But it will be better to explain how you have root your tf300 with this process.
Could you explain for other users.
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It's for the others members, not for me, If you have seen my sig
But still thanks
If I want the new OTA, I could just do it manually which would cause me to loose my root correct? Then I could just use the One click new method to reroot, unlock, and gain recovery? Last question would be would I then be able to put my rom(saved in recovery back on the phone with the new build??? Thx
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Fitz012 said:
If I want the new OTA, I could just do it manually which would cause me to loose my root correct? Then I could just use the One click new method to reroot, unlock, and gain recovery? Last question would be would I then be able to put my rom(saved in recovery back on the phone with the new build??? Thx
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I think you may be confused...What are you hoping to achieve from the OTA?
sbenson1226 said:
I think you may be confused...What are you hoping to achieve from the OTA?
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Just looking to upgrade to the new OTA from verizon...the MF1...Then reroot, unlock, and add recovery so I can eventually flash back to the Rom im currently running...Any info you can give me about the process I would greatly appreciate.
Fitz012 said:
If I want the new OTA, I could just do it manually which would cause me to loose my root correct? Then I could just use the One click new method to reroot, unlock, and gain recovery? Last question would be would I then be able to put my rom(saved in recovery back on the phone with the new build??? Thx
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If you're rooted now, I'm sure there is the new OTA out there that can be flashed. That's all you gotta do if you wanna run the stock OTA. But you won't gain anything by unrooting, taking the OTA and then rerooting... just a waste of time.
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RBarnett09 said:
If you're rooted now, I'm sure there is the new OTA out there that can be flashed. That's all you gotta do if you wanna run the stock OTA. But you won't gain anything by unrooting, taking the OTA and then rerooting... just a waste of time.
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Oh Ok...I gotcha. Thx for your help. I was under the impression its better to take the OTA directly from verizon instead of just flashing the file in recovery...Thx again for your help. Much appreciated.
Fitz012 said:
Oh Ok...I gotcha. Thx for your help. I was under the impression its better to take the OTA directly from verizon instead of just flashing the file in recovery...Thx again for your help. Much appreciated.
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I used ez-recovery and ez-unlock and root keeper and it worked great.
kidhudi said:
I used ez-recovery and ez-unlock and root keeper and it worked great.
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Can you provide the steps you followed.
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I would've flashed Scotts stock root deodexed vrbmf1 he posted. If you haven't tried taking the ota, flashing the stock root deodexed ROM is a much faster and more beneficial way to go and gives you init.d, theme support etc.
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Is all you need to guarantee the success of a warranty to unroot the phone after rooting it (and flashing a ROM)? Some friends tell me that running an app called Triangle away is needed and also locking bootloader is also required. Is this true, and if so, would there be anything else I'd need to do if I rooted my phone and wanted to claim it back? Sorry but If you can't root and claim back your phone, it seems like an extremely risky move to make..
Thanks
serioushelpinneed said:
Is all you need to guarantee the success of a warranty to unroot the phone after rooting it (and flashing a ROM)? Some friends tell me that running an app called Triangle away is needed and also locking bootloader is also required. Is this true, and if so, would there be anything else I'd need to do if I rooted my phone and wanted to claim it back? Sorry but If you can't root and claim back your phone, it seems like an extremely risky move to make..
Thanks
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If you want to claim your warranty/unroot completely after unlocking bootloader and rooting then watch this video for complete guide ....
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serioushelpinneed said:
Is all you need to guarantee the success of a warranty to unroot the phone after rooting it (and flashing a ROM)? Some friends tell me that running an app called Triangle away is needed and also locking bootloader is also required. Is this true, and if so, would there be anything else I'd need to do if I rooted my phone and wanted to claim it back? Sorry but If you can't root and claim back your phone, it seems like an extremely risky move to make..
Thanks
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Triangle Away is for Samsung devices bro. Look here to return to stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513701.
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gee2012 said:
Triangle Away is for Samsung devices bro. Look here to return to stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513701.
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I am not a smart man. So all I need to do is follow the guide then I'd be ready?
Thanks!
serioushelpinneed said:
I am not a smart man. So all I need to do is follow the guide then I'd be ready?
Thanks!
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Yes, basicaly you have to flash the latest 4.4.2 factory image and after that relock the bootloader and reset the tampered flag. Read the OP of the link serveral times so you understand what to do. You will also need adb (android-sdk platform-tools) for this if you haven`t installed it allready.
Link for adb download http://dl.google.com/android/android-sdk_r22.3-windows.zip and here is a link to set it up on your pc http://www.redmondpie.com/how-to-set-up-android-adb-and-fastboot-on-windows-tutorial/. Good luck
gee2012 said:
Yes, basicaly you have to flash the latest 4.4.2 factory image and after that relock the bootloader and reset the tampered flag. Read the OP of the link serveral times so you understand what to do. You will also need adb (android-sdk platform-tools) for this if you haven`t installed it allready.
and here is a link to set it up on your pc Good luck
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A million thanks friend!
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A million thanks friend!
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Welcome bro, thats whats XDA is all about
serioushelpinneed said:
I am not a smart man.
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Asking questions about what you don't understand rather than jumping into the unknown makes you a smart man in my book.
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rootSU said:
Asking questions about what you don't understand rather than jumping into the unknown makes you a smart man in my book.
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Wise words
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I root my nexus with toolkit , after a day I unroot my nexus with toolkit, and as well I updated to 4.4.4
Now when I will get a update (mybe "L") , I will can to install the update normally without any "error"?
Yes. Please don't use toolkits.
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rootSU said:
Please don't use toolkits.
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this
nevo2011 said:
I root my nexus with toolkit , after a day I unroot my nexus with toolkit, and as well I updated to 4.4.4
Now when I will get a update (mybe "L") , I will can to install the update normally without any "error"?
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Ok ,
Why not toolkit?,
nevo2011 said:
Ok ,
Why not toolkit?,
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Because toolkits get people into a position where they can do real damage to their phone but unlike using the proper methods, they don't teach you the relevant skills to get yourself out of that trouble and reverse the real damage.
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rootSU said:
Because toolkits get people into a position where they can do real damage to their phone but unlike using the proper methods, they don't teach you the relevant skills to get yourself out of that trouble and reverse the real damage.
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Ok,
So , Now I can relax that I'll get updates as usual and I will can to install the update normally?
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Yes
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Yes! ^^^^^
Hi everyone,
I know I am going to sound very annoying but I have googled various threads for hours and I still have not come close to an answer, so please be easy on me. I am a total noob!
So basically, Long story short, I bought this Moto G 2015 (4th Gen - Xt1072 the 5inch screen one) earlier this year, and it has been very slow ever since! So now, I am getting notifications that I cant update to 5.1!
The issue is, my phone is rooted, and I would like it to remain rooted! So, I am assuming i will not be able to install the update file.
The real question I have is, how do I go about this? How do i update to 5.1 (22.46.12.en.GB) without losing my root? I am happy with backing it all up on Titanium, and then updating but I don't know how to do it. Do I have to download the new android on my laptop and then re-install it or something? All this technical talk is literally racking my brain!
I know the solution is probably simple so I would really appreciate if someone can give me a simple answer!
Thanks so much
tiger123uk said:
Hi everyone,
I know I am going to sound very annoying but I have googled various threads for hours and I still have not come close to an answer, so please be easy on me. I am a total noob!
So basically, Long story short, I bought this Moto G 2015 (4th Gen - Xt1072 the 5inch screen one) earlier this year, and it has been very slow ever since! So now, I am getting notifications that I cant update to 5.1!
The issue is, my phone is rooted, and I would like it to remain rooted! So, I am assuming i will not be able to install the update file.
The real question I have is, how do I go about this? How do i update to 5.1 (22.46.12.en.GB) without losing my root? I am happy with backing it all up on Titanium, and then updating but I don't know how to do it. Do I have to download the new android on my laptop and then re-install it or something? All this technical talk is literally racking my brain!
I know the solution is probably simple so I would really appreciate if someone can give me a simple answer!
Thanks so much
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U can flash cm12.1 or can update your device then just root it back.
I doubt its a fourth gen, when the latest is 3rd.
Why can't you unroot, update, then reroot?
banerjeeayan1996 said:
U can flash cm12.1 or can update your device then just root it back.
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Hi buddy,
Thanks for the reply!
What is the difference between cm12.1 and normal android 5.1? and how do I update and then root it back?
Sorry but im a total noob, I dont know these things. Please help!
rouyal said:
I doubt its a fourth gen, when the latest is 3rd.
Why can't you unroot, update, then reroot?
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To be honest, I don't know. It's the 5 inch one, single sim if that's any help?
And how do I unroot? and where do I find the update film.
I promise you, I don't know if its cos im dumb or what, but I have been researching this all day! I don't know what to do!
You can follow this link for a tool to restore back to stock firmware. This will wipe your phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...dows-tool-moto-g-2015-xt1072-restore-t3124915
Then update after that and root again.
I don't know much about removing root, I would look up how you did it then search for removing it. What did you use? Supersu?
rouyal said:
You can follow this link for a tool to restore back to stock firmware. This will wipe your phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...dows-tool-moto-g-2015-xt1072-restore-t3124915
Then update after that and root again.
I don't know much about removing root, I would look up how you did it then search for removing it. What did you use? Supersu?
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Oh ok, thanks buddy. Yes I used SuperSU. But if I follow the guide, I'm assuming it will remove the root anyway? Right?
tiger123uk said:
Oh ok, thanks buddy. Yes I used SuperSU. But if I follow the guide, I'm assuming it will remove the root anyway? Right?
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Yes, it will reflash your phone to how it was when out the factory. Then update, then install supersu same as you did before.
Cm12.1 is pre rooted rom and stock rom i think u know what it is.
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rouyal said:
Yes, it will reflash your phone to how it was when out the factory. Then update, then install supersu same as you did before.
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your a star, thanks buddy. you reckon there might be another way though?
banerjeeayan1996 said:
Cm12.1 is pre rooted rom and stock rom i think u know what it is.
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Yeah, I meant in what way is the CM12.1 different to androids own rom. Is it better? Does it have more features etc?
Thanks
tiger123uk said:
your a star, thanks buddy. you reckon there might be another way though?
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I've only used supersu like one time. When you open supersu from the app drawer, is there an option to remove root?
rouyal said:
I've only used supersu like one time. When you open supersu from the app drawer, is there an option to remove root?
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Ah yes there is!
So do you reckon if I do this and try to update as normal it will work?!
tiger123uk said:
Ah yes there is!
So do you reckon if I do this and try to update as normal it will work?!
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Try it out. If not, you haven't lost anything cause u can just reinstall supersu if not
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Maybe, I'm just throwing ideas out. Have you done anything as root that might make the update fail?
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I don't believe I have. I'll give it a try tomorrow unless someone comes with a better idea. Thanks though!