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First things first...
Credits:
Mast3rpyr0 - Original creator of a simple one click root. Most the code used here is based on his work with some tweeks. [ Link ]
webs05 - For the outstanding help he has provided to those who were having issues using Simple Root!!! Thanks!
toastcfh - For root and nand unlock. [ Link ]
Koush - Recovery image [ Link ]
maejrep - For helping with the code to remove sendkeys!! Thanks alot!!
If I forgot anyone that I should have mention, let me know....
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After hours of trying to figure out a way to make Mast3rpyr0's batch files work correctly, I noticed it had problems sending certain commands. So I decided to use some of his batch file codes, and create a VB.NET application along with batch files. I have unrooted and rooted my personal phone multiple times trying to get this to work. I tested the app 3times!! Each time Unrooting my phone! All three times its has been successful!
What exactly does this do?
Exactly what it say, Root your EVO in 3 Steps.
How do you use it?
Make sure your phone is on USB Debug mode. (MENU > Settings > Applications > Developement > USB debugging = Checked ) Click the buttons starting from Step 1.
Why the large file size?
This includes all the .img and .zip files that are needed to root. (2 PC36IMG.zip @ ~ 170MB = 340mb) and a couple of other smaller files. I decided to add them to make things more simple and avoid having to explain where to get these files.
Youtube Example
sorry for all the video splits...not my fault, blame youtube.
Video quality might be bad, give them a few to process 720p version
Part 1-1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAqTEAWxh7U
Part 1-2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=578jDEJ6M_c
Part 2-1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-FbYqPOrpg
Part 2-2+3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk7lBDpSp-A
AndroidPolice.com Review + Tips
Download:
Megaupload - had to put this up, account suspended due to the amount of downloads =( they want my to go dedicated smh...
Official Page | Full (Download this if you never used this program before)
If you have downloaded this program before, please read this
Note: Its recommended to flash a custom ROM. Reason I say this is because for whatever reason, the eng-image doesnt allow proper SU permission!!
Requires: Dot Net Framework 4 and HTC SYNC
I would try it if I didn't fully root yesterday. But props to you guys for putting that together. Seems like a one step jailbreak. Very nice.
WOW! Great work. This will unlock NAND too? If so you might want to update your thread title....
jiqqaman said:
First things first...
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS!! IF IT SAYS DONT MOVE YOUR MOUSE, DONT CLICK ANYTHING, DONT TOUCH YOUR KEYBOARD... THEN DONT!!!!
The reason for this is because for some reason a batch file cant send the command
Code:
adb shell cat sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
The only way I found to get around that was using Sendkeys. I know, send keys is lame, and poor programming, but its the only way that I could get this to work.
Basically, Sendkeys sends keystokes to a targeted window, as if you were typing. You might see your keyboard NumLock, Caps light blink while this is being used, which is perfectly normal. (Enjoy the light show)
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That's because the windows shell interpreter parses the redirect as belonging to the Windows system, not the android system. So it's trying to redirect the output to c:/data/flash_image or some such nonsense. Since Windows doesn't do / for it's directory structure, but instead uses \ it gacks trying to find the directory to put it in (which would be wrong even if it worked, since it would be on your hard drive, not the phone). You can change the cat line to this:
Code:
adb shell cp /sdcard/flash_image /data/flash_image
and it should work just as well. Anytime you use a redirect in a batch script like that it's going to try and redirect to Windows. If it wasn't my day off and I wasn't so tired I might figure out a fix for that, but the code I posted above should do the trick well enough. I wasn't sure initially why people wanted to to read the file into another one in the first place, but I did it with cp when I rooted and it worked fine. I suggest testing it, and then possibly changing your program. That way you can get rid of sendkeys and people breaking root by clicking something when it's running
this is amazing. too bad noobs like myself could not wait to root and unlock nand. but the process was well worth it. great job, i hope this save someone a headache
Re: [Program] SimpleRoot .1 ---- 3 Click Root!!
smw6180 said:
That's because the windows shell interpreter parses the redirect as belonging to the Windows system, not the android system. So it's trying to redirect the output to c:/data/flash_image or some such nonsense. Since Windows doesn't do / for it's directory structure, but instead uses \ it gacks trying to find the directory to put it in (which would be wrong even if it worked, since it would be on your hard drive, not the phone). You can change the cat line to this:
Code:
adb shell cp /sdcard/flash_image /data/flash_image
and it should work just as well. Anytime you use a redirect in a batch script like that it's going to try and redirect to Windows. If it wasn't my day off and I wasn't so tired I might figure out a fix for that, but the code I posted above should do the trick well enough. I wasn't sure initially why people wanted to to read the file into another one in the first place, but I did it with cp when I rooted and it worked fine. I suggest testing it, and then possibly changing your program. That way you can get rid of sendkeys and people breaking root by clicking something when it's running
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Thanks, I'll see how that works later on, and if it works ill just upload a zip file with the updated code. Don't like the whole sendkeys thing,...I'd like to figure out on making it work without batch files... but I no pro code lol
Sent from my HTC EVO using Tapatalk
If I am already rooted can I skip right to Unlock Nand? I did root using the toast method.
cmdauria said:
If I am already rooted can I skip right to Unlock Nand? I did root using the toast method.
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It wont hurt to re-root just run the whole thing. make sure you backup of course
thanks OP great work I'm sure it will get even better and easier once you get rid of key presses
STICKY!!!!
would you mind just posting a zip with the main files and not the roms?
im running low on space and wouldnt mind saving 300 megs
Damn after I followed the 50 step-by-step and wish I had seen this earlier nice work might try this on my older bros in a few days
Sent from my Sprint HTC EVO 4G. via tapatalk
cmdauria said:
If I am already rooted can I skip right to Unlock Nand? I did root using the toast method.
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Yes, but you must run on the pushfiles.bat file before you goto step 2.
CYBERxNUKE said:
would you mind just posting a zip with the main files and not the roms?
im running low on space and wouldnt mind saving 300 megs
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http://www.megaupload.com/?d=N6GV5NNP - no .img or .zip files
make sure you have the first PC36IMG.zip from the first root tutorial and the 2nd PC36IMG.zip from the nand unlock rename it eng-PC36IMG.zip or else you'll break it =(
Hi,
If I do this method will I be able to load custom Roms following these steps? I found these on another site and I am a noob so this one step thing would be great for me to get my feet wet...but the whole reason I would root is so that I could try another ROM...
Here are the steps I found...earlier it said I needed adb and sdk tools so I'm not sure if below will work if I don't have that installed on my computer.
Choose a ROM you want to try. Download it and save it to your computer (do NOT extract it, leave it as a .zip)
2. Plug the phone in via USB cable and mount the sd card so we can transfer files to it.
3. Copy the ROM .zip file and save it to the root of the sd card (NOT in any folders just on the sd card itself). Once it is done copying, unplug the phone from the usb cable.
4. Turn off the phone, then turn it back on by holding down Volume Down and Power until the white bootloader screen comes up (if it finds the PC36IMG.zip on your sd because you didn’t delete it, just say NO when it asks you if you want to update). Now using the volume buttons select Fastboot, then select Recovery and wait for the phone to boot into recovery mode.
5. Scroll to Wipe Data, select wipe data/factory reset and then select wipe dalvik cache.
6. Now scroll to Apply .zip from sd card and select the ROM .zip file we saved to the sdcard and wait for it to finish flashing. Once it is done, hit reboot and you are all set! Enjoy!
OP theres an updates restore image much better options from armon .02 works for people who have bad sectors ALLOT of us have
but 01 is for those who dont try that first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=705026
ken987 said:
Hi,
If I do this method will I be able to load custom Roms following these steps? I found these on another site and I am a noob so this one step thing would be great for me to get my feet wet...but the whole reason I would root is so that I could try another ROM...
Here are the steps I found...earlier it said I needed adb and sdk tools so I'm not sure if below will work if I don't have that installed on my computer.
Choose a ROM you want to try. Download it and save it to your computer (do NOT extract it, leave it as a .zip)
2. Plug the phone in via USB cable and mount the sd card so we can transfer files to it.
3. Copy the ROM .zip file and save it to the root of the sd card (NOT in any folders just on the sd card itself). Once it is done copying, unplug the phone from the usb cable.
4. Turn off the phone, then turn it back on by holding down Volume Down and Power until the white bootloader screen comes up (if it finds the PC36IMG.zip on your sd because you didn’t delete it, just say NO when it asks you if you want to update). Now using the volume buttons select Fastboot, then select Recovery and wait for the phone to boot into recovery mode.
5. Scroll to Wipe Data, select wipe data/factory reset and then select wipe dalvik cache.
6. Now scroll to Apply .zip from sd card and select the ROM .zip file we saved to the sdcard and wait for it to finish flashing. Once it is done, hit reboot and you are all set! Enjoy!
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1. The program includes adb, just download, unzip and run Simple Root.exe
2.Yes you will be able to install custom roms after you have completed the all the steps.
3. Those are not complete steps, but its sorta on the right track... have you done the first part of root?
great job on making this easy guys.... To bad I couldnt wait longer than a week to root.
jiqqaman said:
1. The program includes adb, just download, unzip and run Simple Root.exe
2.Yes you will be able to install custom roms after you have completed the all the steps.
3. Those are not complete steps, but its sorta on the right track... have you done the first part of root?
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Thanks for the quick reply. No, I am a new EVO owner and this is my first android phone. I was an iPhone user but I have come over to the Android side. No regrets. I have basically a new EVO with the OTA update installed. So my goal would be to run your one click method and then learn how to load roms. I also read that people have some kind of rom loader on their phone that sounded pretty easy so I need to do more searching on the forums here so I can learn.
Ken
This would have saved me 3 hours....
Thanks dude though this seems awesome.
Videos are titled "Hero 4g" btw.
Part 1 worked for me but part 2 doesn't. When I click yes on part 2 I get a screen that says "Unhandled exceptin has occured" and it gives me a option to continue or quit and I click continue and it closes out.
Does this method work if I already have the .6 stock rom on my device?
How to Root.
Please do consider pressing thanks. Thank You.
WARNING: Here's the classic: Do With Your Own Risk.
NOTE:
METHOD1: If this is your first time EVER to root.
METHOD2: If you already have CWM.
METHOD1:
This is the easiest f*cking way EVER! to root since my 1st time on developing. RECOMMENDED for total NOOBS
Credits to Mr. Andrew Casal
Originally Created By: alephzain @ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
1. download Framaroot and install it on your phone.
2. Open it and choose Superuser or SuperSU (SuperSU recommended but not required, you can choose whatever you want) then press Gandalf.
3. Reboot and Enjoy a rooted phone. Now wasn't that oh so easy!?
METHOD2:
1. download my RootStock and copy it to your sd card.
2. enter CWM and flash it like any other rom.
3. reboot and enjoy!
This is the work of annson24(annson08). Please, for Christ's sake, don't steal my work, especially Mr. Vipul Verma. Give proper credits to me, better if you press thank too if anyone wants to remake the tut.
Installing CWM Recovery.
DWYOR.
For now, only chinese version is all we have but the devs are working on translating it to english.
UPDATE: We now have a working english CWM, thanks to Lava XOLO devs.
Installation
NOTE:
METHOD1a: If this is your first time flashing CWM.
METHOD1b: If this is your first time flashing CWM. <~ EASIER METHOD, REQUIRES PC
METHOD2: If you have already flashed Chinese CWM before.
(WARNING: Procede to method 2 if this is your first time flashing CWM)
METHOD1a
Need a Rooted Phone. Root procedure HERE.
1. Download a28.img and copy it to your sd card.
2. Install terminal emulator from Play Store. It's free.
3. Open Terminal Emulator and type the following. Be sure to grant Superuser Permission.
Code:
su
[Press Enter]
dd if=/sdcard/a28.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p16
[Press Enter]
4. You now have English CWM Recovery v6.0.1.2. You can enter the recovery by turning off your phone, hold vol.down+power button, release after the phone vibrates or power up.
Enjoy!
Video tutorial by Mr. Keiven Adrian Docos Busita again. Thanks for this awesome video.
METHOD1b
(Thank you sir Andrew Casal for the info)
1. Download a28.img
2. Download Universal Android AIO Flasher Tool
3. Turn off phone
4. hold vol.UP+power button, Download mode should come up
5. Connect phone to PC
6. Open Universal Android AIO Flasher Tool
7. Under "Fastboot Flasher (NANDroid Restorer)" Select Recovery
8. Click "Select File" button then locate the "a28.img".
9. tick/check the checkbox "Erase".
10. Click "Flash".
11. Reboot phone to recovery (NOTE: power button doesn't work on download mode, remove battery first the insert it again and hold vol.DOWN+power button, once the BURST page comes up, release your hold..)
12. You now have English CWM Recovery v6.0.1.2.
Enjoy!
METHOD2
1. Download this flashable zip file
http://d-h.st/3Eb
2. Flash it like any other rom (no need to wipe data)
3. Reboot.
4. You now have English CWM Recovery v6.0.1.2.
How to Change Bootanimation.
STILL DWYOR
Update: Video tutorial by Mr. Keiven Adrian Docos Busita. Watch it Here. Thanks Keiven.
First of all I will start this thread at changing the bootanimation since it's this thread's first purpose. Rooting, build.prop, init.d, scripts are to follow if ever i feel like adding them. Rooting on the other hand will be added for sure because we need a rooted device to change bootanimation.
Requirements:
1. Cherry Mobule Burst/Lava Xolo A500 (Duh!)
2. Root permission (Guide on rooting at OP)
3. Root Explorer
4. Good Understanding.
Procedures:
Step 1
Install Root Explorer an open it.
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Browse for /system folder, open it up and browse for /media folder open that up too and you should find:
/audio
/video
bootanimation.zip
shutdownanimation.zip
turnoff.mp3 (not sure what's its real name, I forgot, I deleted mine)
turnon.mp3 (not sure what's its real name, I forgot, I deleted mine)
Step 3
Download custom bootanimation you want, any size will fit.
Step 4
Delete(not recommended) or backup(recommended) your stock bootanimation.zip to your PC or micro sd, and copy your downloaded bootanimation.zip to that folder (/system/media).
Note: You can also delete the shutdownanimation.zip to skip shutdown animation.
Step 5
Reboot and Enjoy.
Note: The "BURST" that comes out during turn on cannot be replaced because it's a bootsplash and can only be tweaked inside boot.img which is where our kernel lies. Custom ROM is the only way to replace that. If someone have already replaced that, you can freely share it here.
General Note: If root explorer displays this: "bootanimation.zip cannot be moved/deleted because the file system is read-only." tick first the [Mount R/W] Button on the upper right until it becomes [Mount R/O].
Available ROMs for our device.
Unofficial ICS Stock Rom for Cherry Mobile Burst. Procedures present @ Origina Thread.
AndroTronic Credits to Mr. Jov1N. Original thread HERE.
DWYOR.
Need CWM.
1. Download rom located at the original thread. I won't be mirroring the download to respect the creator.
2. Download THIS. <~~~ it's a fix for lcd density and boot.img, for the rom to fully work on our device.
3. copy both files on your SD card.
4. Enter CWM by pressing vol.down+power button simultaneously. The phone must first be off (duh!)
5. Wipe Data. (Important!)
6. Install the rom.
7. Install the fix.
8. Reboot and enjoy.
MIUI by Mr. Jov1N again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39960803&postcount=21
Procedure of installing, same as AndroTronic but without the fix.
NOTE: need the cherry burst boot.img to work, replace first before installing. I'll elaborate the procedure later.
Re: [Guide]Rooting, CWM, Bootanimations, mod, etc. for Cherry Mobile Burst/Lava Xolo
This CWM is not quite working.
The partition table is a bit different
kank_fraud said:
This CWM is not quite working.
The partition table is a bit different
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It's working just fine sir, everyone on our facebook pages are already using it.
Very Useful
Did you modify anything to work properly
Cuz as far as I can see, it works only with the sdcard
it cannot see the emmc and one more partition.
The partition table is a bit different
I corrected and am using it.
Well if you did, well n good
I did post in a couple of sites
dude, bakit iba yung mga pictures ng CWM sa actual na gamit ko ngayon?
annson08 said:
Installing Custom Rom.
DWYOR.
AndroTronic Credits to Mr. Jov1N. Original thread HERE.
Need CWM.
1. Download rom located at the original thread. I won't be mirroring the download to respect the creator.
2. Download THIS. <~~~ it's a fix for lcd density and boot.img, for the rom to fully work on our device.
3. copy both files on your SD card.
4. Enter CWM by pressing vol.down+power button simultaneously. The phone must first be off (duh!)
5. Wipe Data. (Important!)
6. Install the rom.
7. Install the fix.
8. Reboot and enjoy.
NOTE: I'll be providing a slightly slimmed version of the rom for better responsiveness and with the fix already in it.
MIUI by Mr. Jov1N again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39960803&postcount=21
Procedure of installing, same as AndroTronic but without the fix.
NOTE: need the cherry burst boot.img to work, replace first before installing. I'll elaborate the procedure later.
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How to Install the fix??
same with me cwm is not permanent
kank_fraud said:
Did you modify anything to work properly
Cuz as far as I can see, it works only with the sdcard
it cannot see the emmc and one more partition.
The partition table is a bit different
I corrected and am using it.
Well if you did, well n good
I did post in a couple of sites
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Kank, as you can see we now have english cwm, but the table is still messed up, how'd you managed to fix yours?
Well sorry for the extremely late reply
Been out of station and will again soon
well i have flashed the CWM, the latest one, and its perfect.
Before flashing I even checked the partition table and its perfect.
Nothing needs to be changed.
Only thing, emmc support is not there in this one, but otherwise its perfect.
BTW I am talking abt the XOLO A500 not the CM Burst
CM Burst has a slight different partiton
When you flash the cwm select reboot system now
It'll say the system may flash back stock recovery . Do you want to prevent this from happening select yes
sent from my super advanced mini fridge
annson08 said:
How to Change Bootanimation.
STILL DWYOR
Update: Video tutorial by Mr. Keiven Adrian Docos Busita. Watch it Here. Thanks Keiven.
First of all I will start this thread at changing the bootanimation since it's this thread's first purpose. Rooting, build.prop, init.d, scripts are to follow if ever i feel like adding them. Rooting on the other hand will be added for sure because we need a rooted device to change bootanimation.
Requirements:
1. Cherry Mobule Burst/Lava Xolo A500 (Duh!)
2. Root permission (Guide on rooting at OP)
3. Root Explorer
4. Good Understanding.
Procedures:
Step 1
Install Root Explorer an open it.
Step 2
Browse for /system folder, open it up and browse for /media folder open that up too and you should find:
/audio
/video
bootanimation.zip
shutdownanimation.zip
turnoff.mp3 (not sure what's its real name, I forgot, I deleted mine)
turnon.mp3 (not sure what's its real name, I forgot, I deleted mine)
Step 3
Download custom bootanimation you want, any size will fit.
Step 4
Delete(not recommended) or backup(recommended) your stock bootanimation.zip to your PC or micro sd, and copy your downloaded bootanimation.zip to that folder (/system/media).
Note: You can also delete the shutdownanimation.zip to skip shutdown animation.
Step 5
Reboot and Enjoy.
Note: The "BURST" that comes out during turn on cannot be replaced because it's a bootsplash and can only be tweaked inside boot.img which is where our kernel lies. Custom ROM is the only way to replace that. If someone have already replaced that, you can freely share it here.
General Note: If root explorer displays this: "bootanimation.zip cannot be moved/deleted because the file system is read-only." tick first the [Mount R/W] Button on the upper right until it becomes [Mount R/O].
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Thxxx for the tutorial... Successfully changed the bootanimation
professor_proton said:
When you flash the cwm select reboot system now
It'll say the system may flash back stock recovery . Do you want to prevent this from happening select yes
sent from my super advanced mini fridge
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select yes sir so it wouldn't bother you anymore
Sagarvaghela said:
Thxxx for the tutorial... Successfully changed the bootanimation
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anytime sir.
please reupload the fix for androtronic. the link is down. t.i.a
this was not a MIUI in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39960803&postcount=21.
Nandroid Backup Not completed
Hey i installed english clockworkmod recovery in xolo a500 & when i run backup all it only make backup of 27 mb....dont know the problem...plz help me
itsgauravjain22 said:
Hey i installed english clockworkmod recovery in xolo a500 & when i run backup all it only make backup of 27 mb....dont know the problem...plz help me
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Select the default backup format to tar . Might help you.
Sent from my A500 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Hi guys
This is my first attempt at guides. I recently purchased a Zest T1. and because it's a new device, it does not have proper root packages. So here is a guide for those with that device. This is a simple process.
==========================================
Disclaimer:
Although the methods used have worked for me, you will perform this at your own risk. I (or any affiliates) will not be held responsible for any damage and/or data loss incurred by this process.
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You will need the following:
* Your phone MUST be repartitioned with 20140714_e2101v82_zest (the method that Zest Mobile gave to repart the device)
* Your device cannot be encrypted. MTKDroidTools cannot read the system if your files are encrypted. If your device has been encrypted, remove the encryption to root. You can add it later.
* MtkDroidTools v2.5.3
* ADB (though MTK does have it packaged)
* SuperSU zip install (Found on chainfire's website) - on phone memory
The Process:
[If you have used debugging mode before, then you are ready to go, otherwise, please enable debugging mode in Developer Options]
1) Plug your phone in, make sure that your device is recognised
2) Open Command Prompt
3) Type in the following (this is environment dependant, but to be sure, navigate to where ADB is installed):
adb root
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This will restart ADB in root shell mode
4) Open MTKDroid Tools. It should recognise your device in root shell mode (green box in bottom right, if not, then repeat step 3)
5) Click on the tab 'root,backup,recovery' and select 'to use boot from phone' then click on 'recovery and boot' and shortly after a dialogue box will appear asking if you want to 'make cwm recovery automatically' click yes
6) reboot your phone in recovery (via MTKDroid tools or if you are prompted to via above step)
7) You will now be in CWM. Choose 'install zip from sdcard', and select the storage that you downloaded the file to (most commonly 'choose zip from internal sdcard, downloads)
8) Install the zip and reboot.
This is a very high-level overview. If you need more clarification on anything, let me know.
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Disclaimer:
Although the methods used have worked for me, you will perform this at your own risk. I (or any affiliates) will not be held responsible for any damage and/or data loss incurred by this process.
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I keep getting a OTA error missing scatter when trying to install the su zip. Any ideas?
Dippybot said:
I keep getting a OTA error missing scatter when trying to install the su zip. Any ideas?
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The supersu.zip file is flashed via the recovery and not via MTK Droid tools.
Dippybot said:
I keep getting a OTA error missing scatter when trying to install the su zip. Any ideas?
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This process is to install CWM in order to flash SuperSU.
Place the SuperSU zip on your phone memory (or SD card, whatever works for you). If you have run steps 4-6, then reboot in recovery (either via MTKDroid tools, or adb reboot-recovery). If you have not run steps 4-6, start there.
ka13b said:
This process is to install CWM in order to flash SuperSU.
Place the SuperSU zip on your phone memory (or SD card, whatever works for you). If you have run steps 4-6, then reboot in recovery (either via MTKDroid tools, or adb reboot-recovery). If you have not run steps 4-6, start there.
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I get the invalid OTA package, missing scatter when running the zip file in recovery
The process starts on the phone in recovery but then aborts
Dippybot said:
I get the invalid OTA package, missing scatter when running the zip file in recovery
The process starts on the phone in recovery but then aborts
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Can you confirm the version number of CWM?
ka13b said:
Can you confirm the version number of CWM?
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Excuse the nube question but what is CWM?
I'm a long time iPhone user trying out Android for the first time
Dippybot said:
Excuse the nube question but what is CWM?
I'm a long time iPhone user trying out Android for the first time
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CWM, or ClockWorkMod is the recovery part (amoung others) of your Android Device. This is where you "flash" zips to your phone. In step 5, you actually install this to your phone.
5) Click on the tab 'root,backup,recovery' and select 'to use boot from phone' then click on 'recovery and boot' and shortly after a dialogue box will appear asking if you want to 'make cwm recovery automatically' click yes
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If you don't follow this step, the stock recovery won't be able to flash your device. Also, have you repartitioned your phone (with the Zest approved method)?
ka13b said:
CWM, or ClockWorkMod is the recovery part (amoung others) of your Android Device. This is where you "flash" zips to your phone. In step 5, you actually install this to your phone.
If you don't follow this step, the stock recovery won't be able to flash your device. Also, have you repartitioned your phone (with the Zest approved method)?
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Have repartitioned.
Did the Recovery and boot. Did not reboot the handset.
--->>> Connect to device <<<---
- Boot kernel version =3.4.67
It is created: C:\Users\Derek Swart\Desktop\ZEST T1\Mtk Droid Tools\recovery\Zest_T1_G46_2014_140715__boot_patched_140723-125326.img
--- ATTENTION! Recovery doesn't suit this phone!
-- installation is skipped!
--- install C:\Users\Derek Swart\Desktop\ZEST T1\Mtk Droid Tools\recovery\Zest_T1_G46_2014_140715__boot_patched_140723-125326.img
--- task is complete ---
Got this message in Mtk Droid Tools
Dippybot said:
Have repartitioned.
Did the Recovery and boot. Did not reboot the handset.
--->>> Connect to device <<<---
- Boot kernel version =3.4.67
It is created: C:\Users\Derek Swart\Desktop\ZEST T1\Mtk Droid Tools\recovery\Zest_T1_G46_2014_140715__boot_patched_140723-125326.img
--- ATTENTION! Recovery doesn't suit this phone!
-- installation is skipped!
--- install C:\Users\Derek Swart\Desktop\ZEST T1\Mtk Droid Tools\recovery\Zest_T1_G46_2014_140715__boot_patched_140723-125326.img
--- task is complete ---
Got this message in Mtk Droid Tools
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Okay, that's odd. What version of MTKDroid are you using? I used MtkDroidTools v2.5.3
ka13b said:
Okay, that's odd. What version of MTKDroid are you using? I used MtkDroidTools v2.5.3
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Yes
Dippybot said:
Yes
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Please post a screenshot of MtkDroidTools if possible. The only time I have seen this error is when either the root shell is not active, or the device has not been repartitioned.
ka13b said:
Please post a screenshot of MtkDroidTools if possible. The only time I have seen this error is when either the root shell is not active, or the device has not been repartitioned.
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Will do. Just had a thought, could the phone being encrypted have something to do with the issue?
Dippybot said:
Will do. Just had a thought, could the phone being encrypted have something to do with the issue?
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Here is the screen shot. Sorry it's an attachment. not sure how to actually drop it into the chat window.
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Here is the screen shot. Sorry it's an attachment. not sure how to actually drop it into the chat window.
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Maybe remove the screenshot now. You forgot to mask IMEI and other important info...
I'm looking into solutions. Will get back to you asap.
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Here is the screen shot. Sorry it's an attachment. not sure how to actually drop it into the chat window.
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Mine shows the same information, so I'm not sure what has happened. I'll PM for more info.
Encryption seemed to be the problem. Did a factory reset and the rooting worked first time!
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What ROMs are compatible with our device?
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Encryption seemed to be the problem. Did a factory reset and the rooting worked first time!
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What ROMs are compatible with our device?
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Glad it worked. Will add it to the post information.
I have not yet found a ROM for the device, but I will be working on one in the near future.
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I have not yet found a ROM for the device, but I will be working on one in the near future.
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Looking forward to trying it out.
ka13b said:
Glad it worked. Will add it to the post information.
I have not yet found a ROM for the device, but I will be working on one in the near future.
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Any updates re a custom rom for the Zest?
DISCONTINUED - Left for research and archive purposes.
After much hardwork @codelover and I are pleased to release both stock rom as well as TWRP 2.8.6.0
for the 2 known variants v31 and v38. Please make sure you download and flash for your specific variant. Check faq if you do not know which variant you have.
REQUIRED FOR BOTH VARIANTS:
Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10TP 32bit or 64bit
SPFT (Windows Version) “linux version coming soon”
Correct Scatter File
Preloader Drivers (if you do not know how to install manually go here)
ADB
A Brain
Usage:
For flashing either pre-rooted Rom and/or TWRP you will need spft+scatter file. It is imperative that you make sure that if you got a v31 you only uses v31 files not v38. Same for the v38 users only use v38 files. You have been warned.
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Flashing Rom:
Make sure
Run the file flash_tool.exe
Click on scatter-loading and select your MT8127_Android_scatter_RCA_Vx.txt file
Make sure all listed files are checked and if any isn't double click on it and select the appropriate file
Leave settings as Download Only “if working tab Format All + Download "if wont boot' then hit the Download button
Make sure your tablet is completely switched off then connect it to your PC and the flashing process will commence immediately.
Once it's done, you'll see the tick sign below and that's all. Reboot your device and setup your device afresh.
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Flashing TWRP:
Same as above except only check mark recovery and select “recovery_twrp2860_vXX.img” and nothing else then proceed.
How to ROOT:
*With stock recovery: Kingo
*With TWRP: SuperSu
DOWNLOADS:
(V31.0 USERS ONLY)
Pre-Rooted Stock ROM (scatter file included in zip and attached below)
TWRP 2.8.6.0 (scatter file included in zip and attached below)
EDIT: TOUCH FOR v31 TWRP IS MISALIGNED FIX IN PROGRESS. LINK REMOVED UNTIL THEN
(V38-V1.8.0 USERS ONLY)
Pre-Rooted Stock ROM (scatter file included in zip and attached below) (Currently being fixed sorry for the issues)
TWRP 2.8.6.0 (scatter file included in zip and attached below) (Currently being fixed sorry for the issues)
NOTICE:
Please keep thread clean and DO NOT ask things others have asked already as you will be ignored. If you do have a honest question and have a working knowledge of android. I would be glad to assist you the best I can. If you are noob and messed something up DO NOT ask for help. Meaning basics of knowing adb,logcat, installing drivers, and so forth. Sorry if you are a noob but please try to understand that things we may ask of your will require this and becomes too much of a slow down if we have to guide you thur everything.
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CREDITS:
http://twrp.me/ – @Dees_Troy & his team mates, for TWRP Recovery
@codelover - For being an awesome programmer, dev and person!
@TripFX - For being an awesome Tester, v38 rom dump and Dev Machine Hoster
@synius - For v31 rom dump and tester
@nathanski - Tester
@acejay3200 – Being a nice lab rat with knowing i may not be able to make a recovery for you or even brick your working device and not being rude..
Others I may have missed
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Faq:
Question: How do I know which variant I have?
Ansere:
Method #1
From a booted android, goto Settings > About > Build number
You should see something like this.
RCT6773W22-ANDROID4.4.2-3101-V38-V1.8.0
Method #2 (Better & more accurate)
For this your device must be rooted & already have USB Debugging Mode enabled.
Make sure adb.exe has been installed on your system (computer).
Execute the following adb command:
Code:
adb shell
su
cat /proc/cmdline
then search for ‘lcm’ text in the output:
If lcm=cpt_clap070wp03xg_lvds < you need to use v31 files
If lcm=1-lxjc070whm270_18a_rgb < you need to use v38 files
Question: What if I dont remember which variant I have and can’t access adb?
Ansere: If this is the case we will need to use SP Flash Tool to help identify your variant.
Open SF Flash Tool, load V38 scatter and switch to ‘Read Back’ tab. Clear all then click Add,
Click the new item & change the output file name from ROM_0 to ROM.txt,
edit the readback address as below:
Start Address: 0x9000000 / Length: 0x1000
Then press “Read back” button, now connect the tab while powered off.
When it’s done, open the file with wordpad and check if you have “ANDROID” at the beginning of the file, if your answer is yes then you have V38, otherwise use V31.
'pleas take with a lol"
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Is anyone else having problems with DL link.
nathanski said:
but if you cant test and flash the wrong one re-flash other,,,
because if its not one its the other ....
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read full faq
leetree2001 said:
Is anyone else having problems with DL link.
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just test download links in on my pc all download fine Firefox 37.0.1 Win7 x64 all work
no touch in twrp volume keys do nothing power button shuts off tablet boot into android tablet works fine i am trying to make a backup so i dont have to flash everything again
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i flashed twrp with its own scatter had no touch then with the 4.3 scatter that fixed my tablet now touch works but the buttons dont lineup
acejay3200 said:
i flashed twrp with its own scatter had no touch then with the 4.3 scatter that fixed my tablet now touch works but the buttons dont lineup
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A correction to V31 in on its way
V38 has good reply on touch working well, small snag regarding to internal storage reported,,,
Well I got it downloaded, and it worked great for me, touch Worked great for me. I did a ful
I backup and all buttons seem to respond to touch. I used twrp easy magic's unpack, repack to install it, thanks you guys, and girl's for you're hard work.
gr8 t2o hear good results, thank you,,,
nathanski said:
Great to hear good results, what file are you reporting success with, if I may ask,,,
I stay on my tablet like most of my time when I'm not working or ect,ect when I stop using it as heavily I am going to install twrp I guess, just haven't made time as the tablet is basically my main device
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Twrp 2.8.6 v38,the only problem I found is internal sdcard not showing up in file manager. But external sdcard does,
twrp. installer.exe http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=10082,, its a option
TripFX said:
Faq:
Question: How do I know which variant I have?
Method #2 (Better & more accurate)
For this your device must be rooted & already have USB Debugging Mode enabled.
Make sure adb.exe has been installed on your system (computer).
Execute the following adb command:
Code:
adb shell
su
cat /proc/cmdline
then search for ‘lcm’ text in the output:
If lcm=cpt_clap070wp03xg_lvds < you need to use v31 files
If lcm=1-lxjc070whm270_18a_rgb < you need to use v38 files
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Note: Watch your tablet as you're doing this. You may have to grant su permissions on the tablet after executing the "su" command in adb.
I tryed using sp flash tool to flash but I couldn't get it to work is there another flash tool I could use thx
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nathanski said:
Yeah there is, in the link I have up showing time stamp 3:23
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Did you have to copy the whole FAQ in a simple reply
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Thx for the help it won't boot into recovery it comes on I just can't get into recovery
mike9976 said:
Thx for the help it won't boot into recovery it comes on I just can't get into recovery
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I can't say as to why but you do need the self education one can learn about how to use spflash tool,, seeing as that's the way that I know that's the first info I could offer ,,, you should get your version information first, then download your ROM because the scatter file that had reports of best results are in the full firmware, and you then need to know that the reset button will bring up a driver install but it happens fast to catch this you need the device manager in windows open, plug the rct in then press reset with a tothpick or other small pin ect,, the device shows up with a sound chimes on windows, right click the new device in the USB group and install using the hosted driver,,, now to the spflash tool its self load the scatter in the full ROM related to the vershion you have and then only check recovery,,, and find the twrp.IMG in you downloads and use only the download option in the spflashtools,, and click download then Right after hit reset on the back of the tablet,,, it can be done ,,,, even for the new people wanting to learn,,, regarding the twrp,installer.exe I linked to, I have no knowledge it was only reported to be a full success by another user before you so I wanted to offer a fast way for others to find it ,, so I linked to the .exe,,, and lastly ON MY TABLET I HAVE TO BE ON A CHARGER TO LAUNCH RECOVERY AT BOOT USING VOLUME KEY,..and you can download a root reboot apk that will boot from inside android directly into recovery,, maybe I helped,,,, p.s. another great thing the full ROM offers is the original OEM recovery.. Pleas do try to learn. As always i do wish every one the best
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best regards to you @TigerG8
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[SIZE=+2]Moto X Pure[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Intro[/SIZE]
This thread will serve as a location for basic how-to guides for the Moto X Pure. I'm going to start off with a couple of the more obvious ones and go from there. If anyone has any suggestions for additions please feel free to let me know.
[size=+1]Prerequisites[/size]:
You'll need a working adb/fastboot environment on your PC to get through some of these guides. Go here to download the Android SDK, which will give you most updated version of adb and fastboot. Scroll to the bottom of the page and find Other Download Options>SDK Tools Only, and grab the right version for your OS. While it's downloading create a folder in C:\ called SDK (C:\SDK). Once you've downloaded the zip you can extract it into your C:\SDK folder. Navigate to C:\SDK\android-sdk-windows and open SDK Manager.exe. In SDK Manager you need to install the following packages:
Tools> Android SDK Tools, Android SDK Platform-tools
Extras> Android Support Library
Once you have installed those, inside C:\SDK you should see some new folders, one of them will be called platform-tools, within that folder you should see fastboot.exe and adb.exe. I'll refer to this as your fastboot folder/directory or working folder/directory during this guide. To make sure adb is correctly installed, open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (hold shift + right click, select open command prompt here) and issue this command:
Code:
adb version
If it returns a version number for Android Debug Bridge then you're good to go.
You'll find Motorla drivers here, download it and install, then reboot your PC.
You can test adb by connecting your device to your PC while booted into Android (making sure that adb/usb debugging is enabled in Settings>Developer Options) with the screen unlocked and issuing this command:
Code:
adb devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, adb is working.
You can test fastboot by connecting your device to your PC while booted into fastboot mode (power + volume down) and issuing this command:
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if so, fastboot is working.
By attempting any of the processes listed this thread you accept full responsibility for your actions. I will not be held responsible if your device stops working, catches on fire, or turns into a hipster and claims to have been modified before it was cool.
[SIZE=+1]Index[/SIZE]
How To Unlock Your Bootloader
How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device
How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery
How To Root Your Stock Rom
How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery
How To Install A Custom Kernel With TWRP Recovery
How To Make Sure You Can Pretty Much Always Recover From An Accidentally Wiped System
[SIZE=+1]1. How To Unlock Your Bootloader[/SIZE]
Go into About Phone in Settings, click on Build Number 7 or 8 times until it says you have enabled Developer Options. Go back to Settings and enter the newly opened Developer Options section, scroll and click on the Enable OEM Unlock option.
Power off your phone then boot into fastboot mode (power + volume down).
Connect your phone to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (navigate to where you have fastboot.exe located on your PC, shift + right click anywhere within that folder, select open command prompt here).
Check your fastboot connection by issuing this command:
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if not you need to make sure your drivers are installed correctly.
Once you've confirmed your fastboot connection issue this command:
Code:
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
It should return something like this:
Code:
(bootloader) 0A40040192024205#4C4D3556313230
(bootloader) 30373731363031303332323239#BD00
(bootloader) 8A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F95
(bootloader) 1A3E5#1F53280002000000000000000
(bootloader) 0000000
Copy that code (with no spaces between the characters) and paste it somewhere for safekeeping, you'll use it in a minute.
Go to the Motorola bootloader unlocking page. You'll need to create an account with Motorola if you don't already have one. Once you're signed in you can scroll down to step 6 and paste the above code into the text field and hit the “can my device be unlocked” button.
Read the terms and conditions and accept them if you agree (you can't continue unless you accept).
Click the “request unlock key” button and an email with your unlock token will be sent to the email account that you signed up with.
Once you have retrieved the token from the email you can use it within the following command to unlock your bootloader:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock xxxxxxxxxx
(Replace the xxxxxxxx with your unique unlock token)
Your bootloader is now unlocked!
Reboot with this command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
It's now safe to disconnect your usb cable.
Please note: this will erase all user data from your device, it is best to do this before you really start using the device and installing apps or putting data on the internal storage
[SIZE=+1]2. How To Install A Custom Recovery On Your Device[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader.
Download the recovery of your choice, here's TWRP.
Make sure you check the md5 to verify its integrity (where possible).
Place the file in your fastboot folder (this is where fastboot.exe is located on your PC).
Put the phone in fastboot mode and connect it to your PC via usb cable.
Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder (shift + right click, select open command prompt here), and enter the following commands:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <filename>.img
(Replace <filename> with the actual filename of the recovery, the recovery filename in the command will change depending on which recovery you're flashing)
Wait for the recovery to flash, it'll only take a few seconds, you'll get a finished message in your command prompt window once it's done.
It's now safe to disconnect your usb cable.
Don't reboot the phone normally, use the volume buttons to highlight recovery and press the power button to select it. This will stop the stock OS from patching it with the stock recovery in boot. Once you've booted into TWRP like this once, you can reboot normally.
[SIZE=+1]3. How To Make A Nandroid Backup With TWRP Recovery[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
A nandroid backup is a very important thing to have before installing any custom software on your device. It's basically a backup of your stock system that you can fall back on if anything goes wrong or if you just want your stock ROM back. You can also use the backup tool to create a backup of your favourite ROM set up exactly the way you like it. The backup you create can be easily restored using the restore tool in TWRP recovery.
All you need to do is enter TWRP recovery, select the backup option from the TWRP home screen, check the system/data/boot boxes, and swipe to backup. The process will take a few minutes.
[SIZE=+1]4. How To Root Your Stock Rom[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
Please note: this method is only valid for Lollipop, do not use this method on Marshmallow. You can find a systemless root method for Marshmallow here, big thanks to @ivcarlos!
Download SuperSU to your phone.
Boot into TWRP recovery.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Navigate to where you have SuperSU stored on your sd card and select it.
Swipe to install.
Once you've installed SuperSU you'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system. Wipe the cache/dalvik, hit the back button, and hit the reboot system button. That's it.
[SIZE=+1]5. How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
Installing a ROM is a pretty straight forward and easy process. Before you install anything you should make a nandroid backup (instructions above).
Download a ROM and appropriate Gapps package and place on your device.
Boot into your custom recovery.
Perform a full wipe.
Select the wipe option from the TWRP home screen.
Select advanced wipe.
Check the system, data, cache, and dalvik cache options.
Swipe to wipe.
Install the ROM.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Navigate to where you have the ROM zip stored on your sd card and select it.
Swipe to install.
Most ROMs will run an installer script at this point but some ROMs have what is called an Aroma Installer which allow you to choose some install options before the script runs.
You will also need to install the appropriate gapps package directly after installing the ROM.
Once you've installed all necessary zips you'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system. Wipe the cache/dalvik, hit the back button, and hit the reboot system button.
[SIZE=+1]6. How To Install A Custom Kernel With TWRP Recovery[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
A custom kernel can open up a new level of control over your device, such as overclocking/underclocking, undervolting, changing governors, changing I/O schedulers, adjusting colour calibrations, adjusting sound calibrations, and many other options.
Download a kernel that is compatible with your current ROM.
Check the md5 to verify its integrity.
Enter TWRP recovery.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Navigate to the kernel and select it.
Swipe to install.
You'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system. Wipe the cache/dalvik, hit the back button, and hit the reboot system button.
Once your phone has booted up you can use a kernel tuning app to change governors, I/O scheduler, clock speed, and other options. Some of the popular kernel apps are Kernel Auditor, Trickster Mod, No Frills, Kernel Tuner, and many more.
[SIZE=+1]7. How To Make Sure You Can Pretty Much Always Recover From An Accidentally Wiped System[/SIZE]
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
There may come a time when you accidentally wipe your OS while trying to perform a basic cache wipe in recovery. Don't laugh, it can happen to the best of us. The best way to insure yourself against being stuck in recovery is to keep a ROM zip or a TWRP/CWM backup (a nandroid backup) on your sd card at all times.
This solution seems like common sense but apparently there are quite a few people out there who don't store a ROM or backup on their phone. You might think it's easy to just mount the OTG storage and copy a ROM across to your phone from your PC (which is definitely an option), but there's always a chance that you won't be near your HDD or sd card at the time, or it won't recognise your phone properly. Basically you need to insure yourself against Murphy's law.
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Thank you so much for taking the time on the guide. There will be many who will use it in the years to come! I'm just about at the verge of needing to root so I can get some insight into my battery life woes
This is much appreciated. All I did on my LG G2 was root as I did not see any roms that interested me since the bootloader is locked. I haven't used TWRP in a couple of years, so all this will help me clear the old cobwebs in my head.
Thank you so much for this! Exactly the kind of information I need. Can I trouble you to maybe add one more section to your guide: What to do when there's an OTA update from the manufacturer (Motorola)? I have concerns like:
- Would being rooted prevent OTA updates? (Assuming stock ROM).
- Would I need to "unroot" the phone to get the update? If so, how to unroot the the phone?
- Is the process to root the phone again after the the update the same, or could it possibly change?
- Would I need to wait until root is confirmed for the new version before attempting to re-root?
You said to "Make sure you check the md5 to verify its integrity".
What does this mean and how would I do this?
Thanks again for the guide. I went through this for my own unlock and root, so added a couple of minor things that will help noobs (and me!)
1. Add info on opening developer options, enabling ADB devices, and enable OEM unlock (in options screen)
2. Move this part to the start of the OEM unlock section : )
Please note: this will erase all user data from your device, it is best to do this before you really start using the device and installing apps or putting data on the internal storage
3. Add instructions to copy SuperSU zip file to internal storage and then flash in recovery
elitemeat said:
You said to "Make sure you check the md5 to verify its integrity".
What does this mean and how would I do this?
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You can download an MD5 checker. They give you the MD5 checksum and you can compare when you run the utility. Just do a google search for md5 checker.
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emailrob said:
Thanks again for the guide. I went through this for my own unlock and root, so added a couple of minor things that will help noobs (and me!)
1. Add info on opening developer options, enabling ADB devices, and enable OEM unlock (in options screen)
2. Move this part to the start of the OEM unlock section : )
Please note: this will erase all user data from your device, it is best to do this before you really start using the device and installing apps or putting data on the internal storage
3. Add instructions to copy SuperSU zip file to internal storage and then flash in recovery
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Thanks for your suggestions.
1. This info has been added.
2. This section is in the same place in all of my guides, I see no problem (and have had no problems) with its location. Anyone following a guide should read it first before attempting it anyway.
3. I've added inductions to download the zip directly to the phone, less mess.
emailrob said:
Thanks again for the guide. I went through this for my own unlock and root, so added a couple of minor things that will help noobs (and me!)
1. Add info on opening developer options, enabling ADB devices, and enable OEM unlock (in options screen)
2. Move this part to the start of the OEM unlock section : )
Please note: this will erase all user data from your device, it is best to do this before you really start using the device and installing apps or putting data on the internal storage
3. Add instructions to copy SuperSU zip file to internal storage and then flash in recovery
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This is already covered here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/help/root-to-updates-t3200588
Oaklands said:
You can download an MD5 checker. They give you the MD5 checksum and you can compare when you run the utility. Just do a google search for md5 checker.
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If you're on Windows, I highly recommend this one, I've been using it for ages: http://code.kliu.org/hashcheck/
I flashed SU and it didn't give me root, any suggestions?
mxpxboi said:
I flashed SU and it didn't give me root, any suggestions?
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Have you enabled root for apps (and adb if you wish) in Developer Options?
Heisenberg said:
Have you enabled root for apps (and adb if you wish) in Developer Options?
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I don't see root for apps in Developer Options.
mxpxboi said:
I don't see root for apps in Developer Options.
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Ok. I don't have this device yet (I have to jump through a few hoops to get it in my country), hopefully one of our other helpful members can lend a hand with your problem.
Heisenberg said:
Ok. I don't have this device yet (I have to jump through a few hoops to get it in my country), hopefully one of our other helpful members can lend a hand with your problem.
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Well thanks for your help anyway. I followed the steps to a tee, and no root. So I was a little confused.
mxpxboi said:
Well thanks for your help anyway. I followed the steps to a tee, and no root. So I was a little confused.
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It's a bit odd because this is definitely how to root this phone. Was the SuperSU flash successful in TWRP? Have you tried a second time?
Heisenberg said:
It's a bit odd because this is definitely how to root this phone. Was the SuperSU flash successful in TWRP? Have you tried a second time?
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It did flash successfully, I flashed the one it linked to UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip, I'm going to try the newest one BETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zip. I'll report back.
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That worked, I would update your post with this link BETA-SuperSU-v2.49
Now if I can figure out how to remove the bootloader unlocked boot screen.
All root apps except Titanium Backup seem to be working for me.
mxpxboi said:
It did flash successfully, I flashed the one it linked to UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip, I'm going to try the newest one BETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zip. I'll report back.
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That worked, I would update your post with this link BETA-SuperSU-v2.49
Now if I can figure out how to remove the bootloader unlocked boot screen.
All root apps except Titanium Backup seem to be working for me.
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Cool, I've updated the link. There's a thread discussing how to remove that boot screen in the q&a or general section. Not sure about your Titanium problem, if you have root access it should work.