Hi Guys,
Wanna see how many of you guys on the OPO is running purely stock or already installed custom recovery + root?
Thanks!
Still contemplating whether to install TWRP + root.
Stanlehh said:
Hi Guys,
Wanna see how many of you guys on the OPO is running purely stock or already installed custom recovery + root?
Thanks!
Still contemplating whether to install TWRP + root.
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Whenever I get a new Android device or one of my family members does, I always(if possible of course) unlock the bootloader, install a custom recovery and root the phone. When you do it, right after you bought it, there isn't any chance that you lose data. Plus, it's super easy.
Just my take on this.
Custom ROMs are of course a possibility, but most of the time I test a whole bunch and choose my favorite.
Current setup is Multirom with SlimKat and crDroid. It's amazing!
soon as it got delivered i unlocked the bootloader and flashed twrp. installed slim.
First thing you should do (after charging to 100%) is unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, and make a backup of the stock ROM. Do that before you even switch it on.
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hi, i have a noob question. I'm not a true noob but i never had a "nexus".
Today i unlocked bootloader, installed twrp recovery and rooted my device. Then i flashed only franco kernel to try new screen firmware update.
So i'm stock with cm11s without kernel.
When an update will be released,unchecked CM recovery update, can i update or i have to unlock bootloader again before?
after updated iìll be with bootloader lock or unlock?
Thanks to everyone
The OnePlus One is not a nexus device but it is very close to being one.
No you do not have to relock your bootloader, leave your bootloader unlocked. There is no point in relocking it unless you're doing warranty.
Just untick "Update CM Recovery" in Developer Options if you haven't already. You can flash the new OTA with TWRP.
Hi guys.
I'm also having some questions about the OTA updates and the root/bootloader.
Currently i'm still having the 25R, i unlocked it, rooted it with TWRP, all fine.
I've been using Nexus 4 before, and after lots of Roms i kept using CM for a very long time, so normally i just updated it, and i was still rooted and everything.
But now i keep reading that you will lose root and bootloader if you update the CMs (with OTA?).
So then i have to unlock and root again, so i will need to wipe all data again?
Or is there a simple method to just update and still keep all root etc?
greetings
GirlKillu said:
Hi guys.
I'm also having some questions about the OTA updates and the root/bootloader.
Currently i'm still having the 25R, i unlocked it, rooted it with TWRP, all fine.
I've been using Nexus 4 before, and after lots of Roms i kept using CM for a very long time, so normally i just updated it, and i was still rooted and everything.
But now i keep reading that you will lose root and bootloader if you update the CMs (with OTA?).
So then i have to unlock and root again, so i will need to wipe all data again?
Or is there a simple method to just update and still keep all root etc?
greetings
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Nothing will happen to the bootloader. If root is lost after applying OTA, just reflash SuperSU. You can apply OTAs using TWRP.
No wipe needed.
Hey guys. So I am running 4.4.4 right now on my XT1033. Waiting for 5.0 now. However, I wanna root my phone now but I have some questions related to the update that I wanna clear first.
1, I already have unlocked my boot loader, will that affect my phone in receiving the OTA update?
2, Can I root my phone without removing the stock recovery, since I won't be flashing ROMs now and I wouldn't need it.
3, If I can't root without removing the stock recovery, how can I go back to stock recovery?
4, In order to update, do I have to unroot and lock the boot loader again or is that not necessary?
That's all. Keep in mind that my main concern is that I want root along with, when the time comes, the OTA update installation without any problems.
I am new at this so please bear with me. Hoping for an early reply, thank you.
Anyone?
drag00n619 said:
Hey guys. So I am running 4.4.4 right now on my XT1033. Waiting for 5.0 now. However, I wanna root my phone now but I have some questions related to the update that I wanna clear first.
1, I already have unlocked my boot loader, will that affect my phone in receiving the OTA update?
2, Can I root my phone without removing the stock recovery, since I won't be flashing ROMs now and I wouldn't need it.
3, If I can't root without removing the stock recovery, how can I go back to stock recovery?
4, In order to update, do I have to unroot and lock the boot loader again or is that not necessary?
That's all. Keep in mind that my main concern is that I want root along with, when the time comes, the OTA update installation without any problems.
I am new at this so please bear with me. Hoping for an early reply, thank you.
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1. There's no problem with unlocked bootloader in order to receive the OTA.
2. There's a method to root without modifying recovery. Search for "root moto g modaco" on google, and choose "option 1, superboot". (Since I am a junior member I cannot submit links) :crying:
3. You can also change recovery using fastboot or Mototools, flash supersu.zip and then flash stock recovery again using mototools, which is prepared to flash cwm, twrp or stock recovery,
4. You don't need to re-lock bootloader in order to update
Anyway, I read that you can receive the OTA being root, but only if you have not modifyied system (i.e removing system apk's) nor modifying kernel.
Hope this was useful!
arya5 said:
1. There's no problem with unlocked bootloader in order to receive the OTA.
2. There's a method to root without modifying recovery. Search for "root moto g modaco" on google, and choose "option 1, superboot". (Since I am a junior member I cannot submit links) :crying:
3. You can also change recovery using fastboot or Mototools, flash supersu.zip and then flash stock recovery again using mototools, which is prepared to flash cwm, twrp or stock recovery,
4. You don't need to re-lock bootloader in order to update
Anyway, I read that you can receive the OTA being root, but only if you have not modifyied system (i.e removing system apk's) nor modifying kernel.
Hope this was useful!
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Thank you, that really helped. And yea, I won't be messing around with the system apps, just gonna install Xposed.
2 more questions though
1, Is it possible to flash the stock recovery from CWM?
2, I read somewhere that the stock recovery can be extracted from the ROM of your phone. Is that true? That means that I can make a backup of my current ROM and also have the stock recovery with me, right?
Once again, thanks!
drag00n619 said:
Thank you, that really helped. And yea, I won't be messing around with the system apps, just gonna install Xposed.
2 more questions though
1, Is it possible to flash the stock recovery from CWM?
2, I read somewhere that the stock recovery can be extracted from the ROM of your phone. Is that true? That means that I can make a backup of my current ROM and also have the stock recovery with me, right?
Once again, thanks!
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A recovery can be flashed from recovery, but only if you have it on a flashable zip, if you have it on img format, you need to use mototools or fastboot from pc. This second option is more recommendable
Concerning second question, I think I don't understand you. Original recovery can be found at the original firmware, this means that if you flash the original stock firmware it comes with the stock recovery, but I am not sure that you will recover stock recovery restoring a previous backup. Sorry
I just bought this tablet and it seems to have updated itself overnight (that or my kid did it) I want to root it , but it says it's running 5.0.1 now.. if it's possible, could someone walk me through this? I've been reading thru the various root threads, and having no luck-I'm on Ubuntu latest and have adb and fastboot installed..anyone feel like helping me out?
unlock bootloader, flash TWRP, then flash SuperSU
Bogdacutu said:
unlock bootloader, flash TWRP, then flash SuperSU
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I did the above but with a slight change. I just booted CWM instead of flashing it so till running stock recovery but rooted.
I did this from 5.0.1 after unlocking the bootloader which was a piece of cake. There is a great guide on this forum.
I am on 4.4.2 and have root access with SuperSU installed and Knox disabled. Trying to install TWRP by flashing from the app. When I attempt to boot into recovery I get an AT&T messasge showing it's an unknown recovery. I can boot back into main but not into recovery.
I'm just trying to install TWRP so I can possible install LineageOS 14.1. I know getting an LTE version isn't the best idea but it was cheap, just want to be on Nougat.
Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
P907A=Locked Bootloader unless someone cracks that you can forget custom roms
leo5111 said:
P907A=Locked Bootloader unless someone cracks that you can forget custom roms
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Well I'll just keep it on stock 5.1. Sucks but got it for dirt cheap and doubt I'll find a Wi-Fi model for cheap.
Hey everyone,
I have an unlocked OP 7 pro.
Lately, I decided to go back to custom roms after a year or so of sticking with rooted stock.
I've tried to flash Pixel Experience & Flamingo OS and while both completed successfully, they won't pass the bootloader.
Then I tried to install crDroid using the script the author has provided and suddenly it does boot to recovery and I was able to flash the rom completely and boot to it.
Has anyone encountered such a case and has a workaround for it?
Thanks
E1adi said:
Hey everyone,
I have an unlocked OP 7 pro.
Lately, I decided to go back to custom roms after a year or so of sticking with rooted stock.
I've tried to flash Pixel Experience & Flamingo OS and while both completed successfully, they won't pass the bootloader.
Then I tried to install crDroid using the script the author has provided and suddenly it does boot to recovery and I was able to flash the rom completely and boot to it.
Has anyone encountered such a case and has a workaround for it?
Thanks
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Just wanna to let any future visitors of this thread how I've solved it.
1. I use the msmtool to reflash stock and lock the bootloader on the way. (Here)
2. I installed OTA stock updates.
3. I unlocked the bootloader again
4. Voila, now I was able to flash stuff.
Good luck everyone