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hi!
I have a HTC One S (from Virgin Canada), rooted. I used Titanium Backup to delete some bloatware but I am unable to delete Kobo. I tried to remove it with TB, everything seems ok but after I restart my device, it's here again (like frozen: can't see it but it does appear in TB listing).
1. I'm wondering : is there other locations other than /system/app where apps can have files? I mean, if I delete all the files related to this app (/system/app + ??) it should be gone for real, right?
2nd question: if I remove system apps, is it normal that I still see them on my computer in Google Play/My Android Apps?
3rd: is it safe to remove Google apps (Books, Music, Google+, etc.)?
Thanks!
update: actually 99% of the apps I deleted with Titanium Backup are back! any idea?
Is it on JB?
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usaff22 said:
Is it on JB?
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yes, sorry I forgot to mention Android version: JB 4.1.1
I saw another thread where the guy had the same problem as me (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780624), but it was on GB, and the folders mentioned don't exist in my phone.
just tried something else: I moved some apps (.apk + .odex files) from /system/app to /data/app
Then I rebooted, and both files for each app are back in /system/app
Am I missing something?
Also my wallpaper comes back to default at every restart, but I don't think the 2 issues are related (just giving max information)
mehcoib said:
just tried something else: I moved some apps (.apk + .odex files) from /system/app to /data/app
Then I rebooted, and both files for each app are back in /system/app
Am I missing something?
Also my wallpaper comes back to default at every restart, but I don't think the 2 issues are related (just giving max information)
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You need a kernel with r/w support enabled
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usaff22 said:
Hi, are you using a custom ROM or the stock ROM? The apps reappearing issue is on the stock ROM and happens on the 4.1 Jelly Bean ROM because HTC in their infinite wisdom (lmao who did I copy) introduced a write-protect feature in the Jelly Bean kernel. So installing stuff will work, but only in recovery when the kernel isn't active. I assume this is how you installed Superuser - through recovery. To overcome this issue you can flash a custom ROM like ViperOneS or if you don't want a custom ROM you can flash a zip in recovery which I will provide the link to shortly
Edit: page 212 of the official jelly bean thread in the general forum
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Same problem.
thanks to both of you, you found my problem... my godness, playing with Android is so tricky!
So, to solve my problem (bloatware removal) either I use the link usaff22 provided (not sure how to deal with "Be sure to have /system mounted before applying the patch (in TWRP it's already the case)" since I have CWM Recovery...), or I can find HTC One S RUU (I found Europe version, is there a North America version?) and flash my device to get a bloatware-free JB stock ROM (with SuperCID first since my CID is BM__001).:silly:
Or I can flash a custom ROM. But I think I'd rather stay with the official ROM.
... but if I flash RUU then I'll have the same problem later (no r/w kernel). OK, so here is what I'm planning to do, tell me if I'm wrong:
1. get Super-CID to change from "BM__001" to "HTC__001"
2. lock bootloader
3. flash HTC One S JB RUU 3.16.4.01.8 (can you tell me if Europe version is OK or if I should find North American version?) => this will unroot my phone and delete CWM Recovery
4. unlock bootloader
5. install TWRP Recovery
6. root my phone
7. apply Easy_InitD patch to get r/w kernel
8. make a precious nandroid backup of my phone!
will it work? am I missing something? can you please tell me about the "Europe" version of JB RUU?
once again, thank you.
mehcoib said:
... but if I flash RUU then I'll have the same problem later (no r/w kernel). OK, so here is what I'm planning to do, tell me if I'm wrong:
1. get Super-CID to change from "BM__001" to "HTC__001"
2. lock bootloader
3. flash HTC One S JB RUU 3.16.4.01.8 (can you tell me if Europe version is OK or if I should find North American version?) => this will unroot my phone and delete CWM Recovery
4. unlock bootloader
5. install TWRP Recovery
6. root my phone
7. apply Easy_InitD patch to get r/w kernel
8. make a precious nandroid backup of my phone!
will it work? am I missing something? can you please tell me about the "Europe" version of JB RUU?
once again, thank you.
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Europe version should work fine. But there's a quicker way:
1. Change CID from BM___001 to HTC__001.
2. Flash HTC One S JB RUU 3.16.401.8 WWE Europe/Unbranded
3. Flash TWRP Recovery in fastboot.
4. Flash Superuser zip in recovery to gain root.
5. Flash Easy_InitD patch to get r/w kernel.
6. Make Nandroid backup.
You don't need to lock/relock bootloader. You should be able to do it anyway. (Unless someone can correct me otherwise)
usaff22 said:
Europe version should work fine. But there's a quicker way:
1. Change CID from BM___001 to HTC__001.
2. Flash HTC One S JB RUU 3.16.401.8 WWE Europe/Unbranded
3. Flash TWRP Recovery in fastboot.
4. Flash Superuser zip in recovery to gain root.
5. Flash Easy_InitD patch to get r/w kernel.
6. Make Nandroid backup.
You don't need to lock/relock bootloader. You should be able to do it anyway. (Unless someone can correct me otherwise)
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so is it possible to get r/w on system without modifying the kernel? is so can you please lead me to right direction to get some info about how to achieve. thanks.
usaff22 said:
Europe version should work fine. But there's a quicker way:
1. Change CID from BM___001 to HTC__001.
2. Flash HTC One S JB RUU 3.16.401.8 WWE Europe/Unbranded
3. Flash TWRP Recovery in fastboot.
4. Flash Superuser zip in recovery to gain root.
5. Flash Easy_InitD patch to get r/w kernel.
6. Make Nandroid backup.
You don't need to lock/relock bootloader. You should be able to do it anyway. (Unless someone can correct me otherwise)
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actually I skipped the SuperCID/RUU flashing steps but I guess that's ok:
1. flash TWRP from GooManager app
2. flash Easy_InitD patch
3. removed bloatware with Titanium Backup
4. restarted: all gone... but Kobo!
5. deleted Kobo files (2) in /system/app with Super Manager
6. restarted: gone!
7. re-restarted: no bloatware back! :laugh::laugh::laugh:
8. checked in applications installed: some bloatware appeared (not all, not Kobo)
9. just uninstalled them
10. restarted: gone, everywhere
Now I can change my signature :victory:
Animated wallpaper still disappears after restart, but that's not very important.
one more question if there's still someone here: bloatware still appears in Google Play website in "My Android Apps".
Is there a way to remove them? Not a big deal, I'm just wondering if I can get rid of them completely.
mehcoib said:
one more question if there's still someone here: bloatware still appears in Google Play website in "My Android Apps".
Is there a way to remove them? Not a big deal, I'm just wondering if I can get rid of them completely.
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Not sure. Maybe if you turn sync on for a couple minutes, maybe the list will refresh? Not sure
First of all, I have been reading this forum for about two weeks and just registered in order to get some help as I do not want to break my one week old nexus 5.
From my reading, the updates can be done in quite different ways and because of that I want to be sure what I should do.
I started by:
- root the mobile with cf-auto root. It did everything for me, got the superuser icon automatically
- installed clockwork mod and I have the custom recovery. By the way, I made a backup with it but where was it written? I want to copy it to my pc.
- other than that, I have installed some root only apps like rom manager, greenify, root Explorer, etc. I supported those developers with purchase. Those guys deserve it.
Anyway, i am looking for the safe way to update to 4.4.1. I read some members saying they lost root after the update, others lost something else (I am referring to the thread on nexus 5 general forum).
Can you help me? What path shall I go? Thanks a lot.
To update you'll basically have to go back to stock in a way. By that I mean you can either flash the System.img file from the Factory Image and then update using the update files for 4.4.1 by flashing it in recovery (via Sideload) and then just root again. OR you can install an updated "Stock" 4.4.1 image from the development section and root that.
cesar.maranhao said:
- installed clockwork mod and I have the custom recovery. By the way, I made a backup with it but where was it written? I want to copy it to my pc.
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Hi, your backups are in /mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup/
Copy to your PC with 'adb pull /mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup'
Cheers
shotta35 said:
To update you'll basically have to go back to stock in a way. By that I mean you can either flash the System.img file from the Factory Image and then update using the update files for 4.4.1 by flashing it in recovery (via Sideload) and then just root again. OR you can install an updated "Stock" 4.4.1 image from the development section and root that.
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i sense i am getting somewhere but how do i do that? i am new to this and been reading a lot but the first time all seems very vague. i need a little more help from you!
lets assume i want to just apply the 4.4.1 update (maybe this is the easiest way for now). how do i do it?
also, after the update succeds, i need to root again correct? what happens to all the apps i have right now with root permissions? do they stop working until i root again and give them root privileges again? can i use the cf auto root again?
also, i am on ART, i thought of letting you know since that can cause some problems updating(??)
finistere said:
Hi, your backups are in /mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup/
Copy to your PC with 'adb pull /mnt/shell/emulated/clockworkmod/backup'
Cheers
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thanks!
one more thing...
can't i copy that folder like a regular folder? just copy paste?
or move that folder (with root explorer) to my dropbox folder?
cesar.maranhao said:
i sense i am getting somewhere but how do i do that? i am new to this and been reading a lot but the first time all seems very vague. i need a little more help from you!
lets assume i want to just apply the 4.4.1 update (maybe this is the easiest way for now). how do i do it?
also, after the update succeds, i need to root again correct? what happens to all the apps i have right now with root permissions? do they stop working until i root again and give them root privileges again? can i use the cf auto root again?
also, i am on ART, i thought of letting you know since that can cause some problems updating(??)
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If you want to apply the new update it all depends on your current setup. I gave you vague options because I don't know what you've done to your phone. If you've only rooted and not changed any of the files in system then it's easy to just flash the update with the recovery. You can download the update and then start recovery (look it up). Once in recovery start ADB sideload and connect to your PC (this assumes you already have working ADB, if not.... look it up ). To sideload you just need to adb sideload filename.zip. You can probably use WugFresh's Toolkit to also sideload but I generally don't use those so dunno what they do these days. Much easier to learn and understand what it does then do it yourself.
If you have a custom recovery you might just be able to flash the update with the recovery like you normally flash any zip in recovery.
cesar.maranhao said:
thanks!
one more thing...
can't i copy that folder like a regular folder? just copy paste?
or move that folder (with root explorer) to my dropbox folder?
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You can just copy it, no need to use ADB but this is why it's good to know how to use ADB.
shotta35 said:
If you want to apply the new update it all depends on your current setup. I gave you vague options because I don't know what you've done to your phone. If you've only rooted and not changed any of the files in system then it's easy to just flash the update with the recovery. You can download the update and then start recovery (look it up). Once in recovery start ADB sideload and connect to your PC (this assumes you already have working ADB, if not.... look it up ). To sideload you just need to adb sideload filename.zip. You can probably use WugFresh's Toolkit to also sideload but I generally don't use those so dunno what they do these days. Much easier to learn and understand what it does then do it yourself.
If you have a custom recovery you might just be able to flash the update with the recovery like you normally flash any zip in recovery.
You can just copy it, no need to use ADB but this is why it's good to know how to use ADB.
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thanks for the reply. i am reading on the adb sideload right now... i already have the update zip inside the platform tools. however, in the command prompt, it says my device is unauthorized (i have both the usb debugging and unknown sources ticked). the nexus 5 is connected as MTP.
any clues?
about what i have done to my nexus, i applied the cf autoroot, installed clockwork mod... nothing much besides some play store apps..
as for this paragraph:
"If you have a custom recovery you might just be able to flash the update with the recovery like you normally flash any zip in recovery. "
i have never done it, hence all these questions!
cesar.maranhao said:
thanks for the reply. i am reading on the adb sideload right now... i already have the update zip inside the platform tools. however, in the command prompt, it says my device is unauthorized (i have both the usb debugging and unknown sources ticked). the nexus 5 is connected as MTP.
any clues?
about what i have done to my nexus, i applied the cf autoroot, installed clockwork mod... nothing much besides some play store apps..
as for this paragraph:
"If you have a custom recovery you might just be able to flash the update with the recovery like you normally flash any zip in recovery. "
i have never done it, hence all these questions!
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You do it from Recovery. So just copy the file to the phone in some folder. You can't update the phone with it running. So reboot to CWM and then choose Install from ZIP then find the file on your storage and then choose update. That may or may not work as I said depending.
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Plenty of these questions around... check them out first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2561198
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47369234
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2561076
shotta35 said:
If you want to apply the new update it all depends on your current setup. I gave you vague options because I don't know what you've done to your phone. If you've only rooted and not changed any of the files in system then it's easy to just flash the update with the recovery. You can download the update and then start recovery (look it up). Once in recovery start ADB sideload and connect to your PC (this assumes you already have working ADB, if not.... look it up ). To sideload you just need to adb sideload filename.zip. You can probably use WugFresh's Toolkit to also sideload but I generally don't use those so dunno what they do these days. Much easier to learn and understand what it does then do it yourself.
If you have a custom recovery you might just be able to flash the update with the recovery like you normally flash any zip in recovery.
You can just copy it, no need to use ADB but this is why it's good to know how to use ADB.
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cesar.maranhao said:
thanks for the reply. i am reading on the adb sideload right now... i already have the update zip inside the platform tools. however, in the command prompt, it says my device is unauthorized (i have both the usb debugging and unknown sources ticked). the nexus 5 is connected as MTP.
any clues?
about what i have done to my nexus, i applied the cf autoroot, installed clockwork mod... nothing much besides some play store apps..
as for this paragraph:
"If you have a custom recovery you might just be able to flash the update with the recovery like you normally flash any zip in recovery. "
i have never done it, hence all these questions!
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shotta35 said:
You do it from Recovery. So just copy the file to the phone in some folder. You can't update the phone with it running. So reboot to CWM and then choose Install from ZIP then find the file on your storage and then choose update. That may or may not work as I said depending.
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Plenty of these questions around... check them out first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2561198
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47369234
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2561076
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yes, i have been reading those topics and many others.. i managed to solve the adb device unauthorized anyway. just flashed the 4.4.1 zip file under clockwork mod recover.. android is upgrading at the moment. lets see if everything is work as it should.
No need to sideload adb bla bla..
copy the OTA zip into the phone, and just flash it in CWM (install file from internal storage).. 1 minute and done.
You'll get error status 7 at checking if you changed something in system (apart from rooting), else you shouldn't have any problem.
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No need to sideload adb bla bla..
copy the OTA zip into the phone, and just flash it in CWM.. 1 minute and done.
You'll get error status 7 at checking if you changed something in system (apart from rooting), else you shouldn't have any problem.
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yes, everything is fine. 4.4.1 loaded fine without any errors. i have root checker and when i tested, it says i do not have proper root access. i also lost my clockwork mod recovery.
i am now checking into it to see what needs to be done to gain root access again and get the custom recovery as it was before the update.
cesar.maranhao said:
yes, everything is fine. 4.4.1 loaded fine without any errors. i have root checker and when i tested, it says i do not have proper root access. i also lost my clockwork mod recovery.
i am now checking into it to see what needs to be done to gain root access again and get the custom recovery as it was before the update.
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You need to flash the recovery again via fastboot (youll lose it every time, unless you flash the flashable recovery ZIP just after flashing the OTA and before rebooting the phone).You'll have this problem every OTA unless you flash the zipped version everytime.
I'd recommend the easy way to root, get the SuperSU binaries and flash them through the custom recovery and you're done..
RusherDude said:
No need to sideload adb bla bla..
copy the OTA zip into the phone, and just flash it in CWM (install file from internal storage).. 1 minute and done.
You'll get error status 7 at checking if you changed something in system (apart from rooting), else you shouldn't have any problem.
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RusherDude said:
You need to flash the recovery again via fastboot (youll lose it every time, unless you flash the flashable recovery ZIP just after flashing the OTA and before rebooting the phone).You'll have this problem every OTA unless you flash the zipped version everytime.
I'd recommend the easy way to root, get the SuperSU binaries and flash them through the custom recovery and you're done..
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i see. things are starting to make sense for me.
before reading you post, i tried to get the clockwork mod recovery through the Rom Manager App. it failed. i am now looking for those files you mentioned.
EDIT: i am at the clockworkmod recovery website... is the file i want an IMG?
cesar.maranhao said:
i see. things are starting to make sense for me.
before reading you post, i tried to get the clockwork mod recovery through the Rom Manager App. it failed. i am now looking for those files you mentioned.
EDIT: i am at the clockworkmod recovery website... is the file i want an IMG?
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You'd only be looking for the supersu binaries, since you already have the recovery IMG from te previous time, right? (the one that you need for fastboot).
EDIT: Yes, IMG files are for fastboot, ZIP files for recovery.
RusherDude said:
You'd only be looking for the supersu binaries, since you already have the recovery IMG from te previous time, right? (the one that you need for fastboot).
EDIT: Yes, IMG files are for fastboot, ZIP files for recovery.
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but how do i install it? when i go into recovery it only gives me 4 options:
reboot system now
apply update from adb
wipe cache/factory reset
wipe cache partition
i am lost
cesar.maranhao said:
but how do i install it? when i go into recovery it only gives me 4 options:
reboot system now
apply update from adb
wipe cache/factory reset
wipe cache partition
i am lost
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That's the stock recovery, you can't do nothing from there.
You need to flash the recovery via fastboot (didn't you do that the first time to get your custom recovery..?)
Check this tutorial mate: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
RusherDude said:
You'd only be looking for the supersu binaries, since you already have the recovery IMG from te previous time, right? (the one that you need for fastboot).
EDIT: Yes, IMG files are for fastboot, ZIP files for recovery.
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RusherDude said:
That's the stock recovery, you can't do nothing from there.
You need to flash the recovery via fastboot (didn't you do that the first time to get your custom recovery..?)
Check this tutorial mate: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
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no, i got the custom recovery when i installed clockworkmod recovery from the play store. i am now reading the thread you linked me! thanks!
cesar.maranhao said:
no, i got the custom recovery when i installed clockworkmod recovery from the play store. i am now reading the thread you linked me! thanks!
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done it! i now have root again and the clockworkmod custom recovery! nice!
:good:
RusherDude said:
You need to flash the recovery again via fastboot (youll lose it every time, unless you flash the flashable recovery ZIP just after flashing the OTA and before rebooting the phone).You'll have this problem every OTA unless you flash the zipped version everytime.
I'd recommend the easy way to root, get the SuperSU binaries and flash them through the custom recovery and you're done..
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from where can i get the flashable clokwork mod recovery zip file?
i am going to apply the 4.4.2 update now and will be doing it this way:
from the recovery apply the 4.4.2 zip. after this apply the supersu zip. i want to install the custom recovery zip too so when the phone restarts everything will be configured. is this possible?
RusherDude said:
You need to flash the recovery again via fastboot (youll lose it every time, unless you flash the flashable recovery ZIP just after flashing the OTA and before rebooting the phone).You'll have this problem every OTA unless you flash the zipped version everytime.
I'd recommend the easy way to root, get the SuperSU binaries and flash them through the custom recovery and you're done..
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well, it seems i haven't lost my custom recovery. was it because i installed the supersu before rebooting?
Hello everybody.
First of all, I'm not sure whether this is the place to post this kind of questions. My apologies in advance. Here is my problem.
I rooted my nexus 5 nearly after a month of having bought it using the nexus root toolkit. Today I received the 4.4.3 OTA, and somewhere I read that it would fail most likely. I also read read that I should set survival mode in SuperSU (a pro option) in order to retain root access, which I couldn't. I tried to update via the OTA thinking it would fail, and it worked, only that I lost my root access.
Is there an easy way to regain root access? I don't want to wipe and re-install everything. There are only a few apps I use that need root access, however it would be nice to have them back, nevertheless.
Thanks in advance.
PS: Now I am able to record video hassle-free, no more static noise in the background :victory:
HerrJuancho said:
Hello everybody.
First of all, I'm not sure whether this is the place to post this kind of questions. My apologies in advance. Here is my problem.
I rooted my nexus 5 nearly after a month of having bought it using the nexus root toolkit. Today I received the 4.4.3 OTA, and somewhere I read that it would fail most likely. I also read read that I should set survival mode in SuperSU (a pro option) in order to retain root access, which I couldn't. I tried to update via the OTA thinking it would fail, and it worked, only that I lost my root access.
Is there an easy way to regain root access? I don't want to wipe and re-install everything. There are only a few apps I use that need root access, however it would be nice to have them back, nevertheless.
Thanks in advance.
PS: Now I am able to record video hassle-free, no more static noise in the background :victory:
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So dump SuperSU zip on the phone (link in sig), and flash it with recovery.
Aerowinder said:
So dump SuperSU zip on the phone (link in sig), and flash it with recovery.
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Thanks for your reply. I have already SuperSU on my phone, but when I press it it says there are some binaries missing. Busybox doesn't update the binaries since it has no root access and says the device might be improperly rooted. My recovery is TWRP, so I can actully flash root files or such.
Edit: I just tried to boot into recovery and it didn't work quite well. There is a fallen android guy with a red triangle. So I don't have recovery either it seems.
HerrJuancho said:
Thanks for your reply. I have already SuperSU on my phone, but when I press it it says there are some binaries missing. Busybox doesn't update the binaries since it has no root access and says the device might be improperly rooted. My recovery is TWRP, so I can actully flash root files or such.
Edit: I just tried to boot into recovery and it didn't work quite well. There is a fallen android guy with a red triangle. So I don't have recovery either it seems.
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Download TWRP 2.7.1.0 from here: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/hammerhead
Reboot to bootloader, fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Flash SuperSU with TWRP.
If you do not understand these instructions, I highly suggest reading this sticky: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...ide-nexus-5-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t2507905
Aerowinder said:
Download TWRP 2.7.1.0 from here: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/hammerhead
Reboot to bootloader, fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
Flash SuperSU with TWRP.
If you do not understand these instructions, I highly suggest reading this sticky: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...ide-nexus-5-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t2507905
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Thanks for the help. I'll try that as soon as I can.
I seem to be losing root after rebooting. This is a major issue for me as I have the Z3 set up with no soft keys and navigate using GMD Gesture. So when root dissappears I cannot navigate around the phone or exits apps etc.
I have narrowed it down to a potential issue with 'unicon' xposed module, which basically changes the icons at system level. I cannot say for sure that this is causing the issue but it looks very likely.
Also without root I cannot uninstall Supersu or Xposed, but with many reboots and managing to disable and then re-enable Supersu through system settings I now have root again. But as soon as I reboot it's gone again.
Very strange issue never encountered this before.
Some info about my Z3:
ANDROID 4.4.4
LOCKED BOOTLOADER
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i have noticed a few more issues:
power button on side is not responding any more.
root is working now that supersu is uninstalled
i cannot boot into recovery both manually and through NDR utilities
If you are in a position to help, please please please do!
You need to disable the RIC
If you are unsure just flash an advanced stock kernel from the development section.
gregbradley said:
You need to disable the RIC
If you are unsure just flash an advanced stock kernel from the development section.
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What will this achieve? I have completely killed an Xperia Z before and want to make 100% sure before i proceed.
Also please notice my bootloader is LOCKED, i accidentally stated it was unlocked in the OP. I cannot flash a kernel with a locked bootloader can i?
I have noticed another few issues:
power button on side: isn't responding any more.
root is working now that supersu is uninstalled
i cannot boot into recovery both manually and through NDR utilities
rm83855 said:
What will this achieve? I have completely killed an Xperia Z before and want to make 100% sure before i proceed.
Also please notice my bootloader is LOCKED, i accidentally stated it was unlocked in the OP. I cannot flash a kernel with a locked bootloader can i?
I have noticed another few issues:
power button on side: isn't responding any more.
root is working now that supersu is uninstalled
i cannot boot into recovery both manually and through NDR utilities
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I read your post when you said you had an unlocked boot.
No you cannot flash a custom kernel.
OK, you will need to ensure you installed the recovery correctly.
Run the installer again for dual recovery and post the out put here.
If it goes correctly it will sort everything out for you
gregbradley said:
I read your post when you said you had an unlocked boot.
No you cannot flash a custom kernel.
OK, you will need to ensure you installed the recovery correctly.
Run the installer again for dual recovery and post the out put here.
If it goes correctly it will sort everything out for you
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I have just this minute managed to correctly install the recovery. Will i be good from now on?
How do you recommend installing Supersu? When i try to install through the recovery the phone just reboots normally. Should i install a flshable zip instead of installing from playstore.
How will i prevent this happening again?
rm83855 said:
I have just this minute managed to correctly install the recovery. Will i be good from now on?
How do you recommend installing Supersu? When i try to install through the recovery the phone just reboots normally. Should i install a flshable zip instead of installing from playstore.
How will i prevent this happening again?
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Flash this in recovery
http://download.chainfire.eu/695/SuperSU/
gregbradley said:
Flash this in recovery
http://download.chainfire.eu/695/SuperSU/
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thanks i managed to flash it. The power button issue persists. The screen will stays on and the power button will not turn it off however If i hold it in i get the power menu?
EDIT: I reinstalled Xposed, rebooted and once again root is gone
rm83855 said:
thanks i managed to flash it. The power button issue persists. The screen will stays on and the power button will not turn it off however If i hold it in i get the power menu?
EDIT: I reinstalled Xposed, rebooted and once again root is gone
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I would flash a stock FTF and re root again from the beginning. You have something wrong. Then install recovery and flash a pre-rooted version of the latest ROM
gregbradley said:
I would flash a stock FTF and re root again from the beginning. You have something wrong. Then install recovery and flash a pre-rooted version of the latest ROM
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i was afraid you would say this Can you tell me if Lollipop is rootable or should i stick with KK?
Thank you for your help!
gregbradley said:
I would flash a stock FTF and re root again from the beginning. You have something wrong. Then install recovery and flash a pre-rooted version of the latest ROM
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i actually just remember about a TWRP backup i did the day i rooted the phone, i have this saved on my pc would this work, or would it be better to start from scratch?
rm83855 said:
i was afraid you would say this Can you tell me if Lollipop is rootable or should i stick with KK?
Thank you for your help!
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There is no lollipop for any sony phones so no one knows
Unless you mean custom roms and of course they are rootable.
Just flash a .93 FTF, root, install recovery and then flash a prerooted zip made with PRFCreator.
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If you think that backup does not have this issue on it then restore it.
However, if you are unsure its best to start again and then you can eliminate the problem.
gregbradley said:
There is no lollipop for any sony phones so no one knows
Unless you mean custom roms and of course they are rootable.
Just flash a .93 FTF, root, install recovery and then flash a prerooted zip made with PRFCreator.
EDIT
If you think that backup does not have this issue on it then restore it.
However, if you are unsure its best to start again and then you can eliminate the problem.
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i backed up the day i rooted so should be good. I somehow had the opinion Sony were among the first to process updates, no idea where i got that idea from
Just restored and everythings working great, although all my lovely zoopers are gone
Thanks for your help man, appreciated
gregbradley said:
There is no lollipop for any sony phones so no one knows
Unless you mean custom roms and of course they are rootable.
Just flash a .93 FTF, root, install recovery and then flash a prerooted zip made with PRFCreator.
EDIT
If you think that backup does not have this issue on it then restore it.
However, if you are unsure its best to start again and then you can eliminate the problem.
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so everything was great, then i installed the following apps:
GMD Gesture
Udn pro (xposed)
Xblast (Xposed)
Flat bars (xposed)
I now have no root again. Completely sucks i just set the goddamn phone up again and now back to square one!
How can one of these apps have the power to remove root?! my backup works flawlessly and i can reboot and still have root, it is 100% one of these apps
rm83855 said:
so everything was great, then i installed the following apps:
GMD Gesture
Udn pro (xposed)
Xblast (Xposed)
Flat bars (xposed)
I now have no root again. Completely sucks i just set the goddamn phone up again and now back to square one!
How can one of these apps have the power to remove root?! my backup works flawlessly and i can reboot and still have root, it is 100% one of these apps
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It will not be removing root... but it might be messing with it.
Its a slow process but try this
Restore the backup and setup again, then take a backup before you insall those 4, then start adding them one at atime, take a backup in between each one so you can restore it. It may be that on their own they are fine but together they could conflict.
At any point you may want to take a logcat and share it... Just a thought..
gregbradley said:
It will not be removing root... but it might be messing with it.
Its a slow process but try this
Restore the backup and setup again, then take a backup before you insall those 4, then start adding them one at atime, take a backup in between each one so you can restore it. It may be that on their own they are fine but together they could conflict.
At any point you may want to take a logcat and share it... Just a thought..
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the thing is ive managed to get rid of xposed and all modules and now supersu is mucked up and wont stick after a reboot.
Therefore one of these apps must not only be messing with root but changing some system file to make Supersu not stick after a reboot?
Does that make sense? My responses may well go downhill from here, I'm losing the will to live
I will try that and post back. Thanks
rm83855 said:
the thing is ive managed to get rid of xposed and all modules and now supersu is mucked up and wont stick after a reboot.
Therefore one of these apps must not only be messing with root but changing some system file to make Supersu not stick after a reboot?
Does that make sense? My responses may well go downhill from here, I'm losing the will to live
I will try that and post back. Thanks
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In which case, go back to stock and start again.. The process works, somewhere along the line you have borked something.
Flash .93, root with griefrrot, install recovery flash a prerooted latest firmware..
That process works.
gregbradley said:
In which case, go back to stock and start again.. The process works, somewhere along the line you have borked something.
Flash .93, root with griefrrot, install recovery flash a prerooted latest firmware..
That process works.
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Quick update: i have found the problem app and identified it as "LG Optimus Lockscreen". This app was asking for root privileges and was somehow disabling the home button through a setting to ensure someone couldnt unlock the phone by pressing the home button. It was also causing the issue with losing root.
Shame because the lockscreen is awesome
After carrier unlocking Japanese S7 edge SCV33 model, the firmware changes to SC-02H.
To root the device ( Nougat )
First enable OEM unlocking from the developers options.
Flash this TWRP via odin v3.12.5
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634747128
After installing, Please backup the whole rom to your SD card.
If you have any problem backing up. You can flash the stock recovery image in the link below and your device will boot up fine.
If the TWRP backup is a success,
First make sure your device boots up with this Twrp installed before rooting.
If the device boots up, then flash the SuperSu. If the device doesnot boots up, flash the stock recovery.
Workaround:
If the device fails to boot up with this twrp, Flash the super su. Turn off the device, then flash the Stock recovery via odin and bootup the phone. See if Super Su is installed.
Flash this flashable SuperSu v2.82.zip
http://www.supersu.com/download
You will loose root after a factory reset. Flash again!!!!
DONOT DO ANYTHING WITHOUT BACKING UP.
First boot will loop for few times.
YOUR SIM CARD WILL RUN FINE
After rooting, incase you want your stock recovery, or your device doesnot boots up. Flash this via odin.
S7 edge SC-02H Stock recovery image
All credit goes to the rightful owners.
If this doesnt help and you fail to boot up the device or you messed up the device..... just restore from twrp and flash the stock recovery. You will have your device back to normal like it was before.
Hit thanks if this helped.
Below are some screenshots with SuperSu and all japanese apps removed!
You can also change the boot animation of this device by replacing corresponding botanimation files.
Backup the stock bootanimation files first.
Navigate to ;
root/system/media and replace the boot animation files.
Link is below.
And dont forget to set their permissons to ( r-w-r-r )
UPDATE:
Xposed also working....
download link below.
Xposed installer from PurifyOs....
So, i found a new rom for our device
Found a new rom for our device... anybody would like to test it???
Flash the rom via ODIN....
Caution: I have experienced loosing my imei number if i perform a factory reset after installing this rom. Because of the previous nandroid backup, i was able to bring back device to previous working state. DO IT ON YOUR OWN RISK..
My advice is that you backup your current rom and then only FLASH.
You get the idea.
Lot of work needed in this rom.
However it is stable...
Anybody who would like to modify????
All credit goes to the rightful owner....
Features like:
inbuilt fingerprint app lock
new launcher
all japanese bloats removed
no requirement of japanese docomo country code while dialing certain numbers
samsung keyboard
many device languages
New launcher etc
DOWNLOAD HERE
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Im a newbee and i just bought s7edge android 6.0.1
how to unlock carreer?
and what should i know please help me?
thanujas said:
Im a newbee and i just bought s7edge android 6.0.1
how to unlock carreer?
and what should i know please help me?
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if you are from my area, i think i can help u
Following this thread. I have an SCV33 device with SC-02H software. Tried to install TWRP, backup and wipe functions not working. I get the error "failed to mount /data invalid argument"
Anything I can test other than this method?
deodatss said:
Following this thread. I have an SCV33 device with SC-02H software. Tried to install TWRP, backup and wipe functions not working. I get the error "failed to mount /data invalid argument"
Anything I can test other than this method?
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go to wipe and format data..... itll run fine...
but remember to backup...
did twrp cause your nfc not working? im use twrp 3.1 but it cause my nfc cant work, lead i cant use clear cover.
OFz said:
did twrp cause your nfc not working? im use twrp 3.1 but it cause my nfc cant work, lead i cant use clear cover.
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yes nfc wont work on this root method.
deodatss said:
yes nfc wont work on this root method.
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I realize that is due to twrp, if you have rooted, try to flash stock recovery (not test yet @@)
P/S Hix, cant fix with stock recovery, sr. Why? AAAAAaaaaa
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everyonesweird said:
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UPDATE:
Xposed also working....
download link below.
Xposed installer from PurifyOs....
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Wow is amplify module work? Can you write a tut to install and unistall?
OFz said:
I realize that is due to twrp, if you have rooted, try to flash stock recovery (not test yet @@)
P/S Hix, cant fix with stock recovery, sr. Why? AAAAAaaaaa
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Wow is amplify module work? Can you write a tut to install and unistall?
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Yes....
Inorder to solve the failed to mount data.... you will have to boot into twrp and then go to wipe. At the bottom left.. you will see fomat data....
You will loose all the phone memory data so first its better you backup....
Then you will have no problem.. you can boot up all ok.
to install xposed..... Flash the xposed installer from twrp and the reboot. Install the xposed apk file and there you go.. you have your Xposed.
To uninstall xposed if incase you dont like it... Uninstall the xposed apk... reboot to twrp and flash the xposed uninstaller.zip
Hey, I was just wondering, can we change our CSC codes so we can avoid getting carrier bloatware?
deodatss said:
Hey, I was just wondering, can we change our CSC codes so we can avoid getting carrier bloatware?
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you can manually delete the carrier bloats using any root explorer after rooting. you can then make and save a debloated nandroid backups..
or
you can go ahead and try whatever you are feeling like to... Life is an experiment my friend.
everyonesweird said:
Yes....
Inorder to solve the failed to mount data.... you will have to boot into twrp and then go to wipe. At the bottom left.. you will see fomat data....
You will loose all the phone memory data so first its better you backup....
Then you will have no problem.. you can boot up all ok.
to install xposed..... Flash the xposed installer from twrp and the reboot. Install the xposed apk file and there you go.. you have your Xposed.
To uninstall xposed if incase you dont like it... Uninstall the xposed apk... reboot to twrp and flash the xposed uninstaller.zip
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About root, yes, i can root my phone, but the problem is nfc has been disable, i dont know why, i cant find the reason. I tried like this:
cook rom - nfc ok
flash twrp - nfc not working
re-flash stock recovery - then nfc ok
so im try by re-flash twrp and install su to root (nfc not working) then im re-flash stock recovery: result nfc not working
BTW, thank you for your tut to install xposed
The link for TWRP is dead. Any chance to get a new one?