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I am currently running 4.1.2 JB w/stock ROM. But, I was thinking about updating. Everyone calls the bootloader "Knox", this worries me. I like having a rooted device.
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jdulmer said:
I am currently running 4.1.2 JB w/stock ROM. But, I was thinking about updating. Everyone calls the bootloader "Knox", this worries me. I like having a rooted device.
Thanks,
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You can root after update but the boot loader will be locked so unless your OK with buggy safestrap I would just flash old and slows 4.3 rom until safestrap is straightened out.
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well I guess I should say if you like stock (and don't mind the permanent locked bootloader) and all you want is root go for the update just make sure you only use saferoot to root your phone.
Same thing here, but...
I am brand new to this forum(as in this is my first post new) and I would like to ask for help with the same problem as the OP in this thread. I am on stock I535VRBMF1 but rooted and I would like to keep it that way. The only problems are:
I know nothing about how to refuse the OTA from Verizon or if this is even possible
I know very little of the "lingo" used on forums regarding Android phones (Flash this and ROM that and bootstrap this mean very little to me)
I don't know how long the phone will let me keep delaying the OTA update which it claims has already been downloaded and will be installed on the next boot cycle or when I let it. I have delayed it 2 times already.
And of course, I don't even know if this is the right place to ask for help. I am so used to being told to "go read the forum" and "use google; figure it out" that I am honestly not sure if I will get the same here. I am fairly quick to learn but this OTA just hit my phone today and I don't know if I even have time to learn.
I am open to suggestions and have already seriously considered trying to install a CyanogenMod on my S3, but I was "working up to it" and now I don't think I have any time left.
Can anyone advise me on how best to proceed to keep my bootloader from getting locked up permanently? I kinda like my phone the way it is, not that Verizon gives a rat's fart about that.
Any suggestions would be appreciated, if anyone has the time to coach a new guy, I would be forever grateful!
SSR
StainlessSteelRat said:
I am brand new to this forum(as in this is my first post new) and I would like to ask for help with the same problem as the OP in this thread. I am on stock I535VRBMF1 but rooted and I would like to keep it that way. The only problems are:
I know nothing about how to refuse the OTA from Verizon or if this is even possible
I know very little of the "lingo" used on forums regarding Android phones (Flash this and ROM that and bootstrap this mean very little to me)
I don't know how long the phone will let me keep delaying the OTA update which it claims has already been downloaded and will be installed on the next boot cycle or when I let it. I have delayed it 2 times already.
And of course, I don't even know if this is the right place to ask for help. I am so used to being told to "go read the forum" and "use google; figure it out" that I am honestly not sure if I will get the same here. I am fairly quick to learn but this OTA just hit my phone today and I don't know if I even have time to learn.
I am open to suggestions and have already seriously considered trying to install a CyanogenMod on my S3, but I was "working up to it" and now I don't think I have any time left.
Can anyone advise me on how best to proceed to keep my bootloader from getting locked up permanently? I kinda like my phone the way it is, not that Verizon gives a rat's fart about that.
Any suggestions would be appreciated, if anyone has the time to coach a new guy, I would be forever grateful!
SSR
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Use ES file explorer (download from playstore) and delete the file that already downloaded in this location /cache/fota
Next use Titanium backup to freeze the following files: otacerts.api, fwupdate.apk or fwupgrade.apk and sdm1.0.apk located here /system/app
Your phone will not update anymore. As long as you don't upgrade to 4.3, you're safe to keep your bootloader unlock or relock as you wish. If you update to 4.3 your bootloader is will locked permanently and no more custom rom/kernel or custom recovery for you. So don't update!!
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Use ES file explorer (download from playstore) and delete the file that already downloaded in this location /cache/fota
Next use Titanium backup to freeze the following files: otacerts.api, fwupdate.apk or fwupgrade.apk and sdm1.0.apk located here /system/app
Your phone will not update anymore. As long as you don't upgrade to 4.3, you're safe to keep your bootloader unlock or relock as you wish. If you update to 4.3 your bootloader is will locked permanently and no more custom rom/kernel or custom recovery for you. So don't update!!
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OK, I was able to locate and delete the file in /cache/fota easily enough, but evidently there is some trick to using Titanium Backup that I am unaware of. I cannot seem to find any way of locating the files you listed at all. I tried refreshing the apps list(which apparently worked), but saw none of the .a[i nor .apk files listed in your reply. I see no way of navigating to the /system/app folder you mentioned. Maybe I need to pay for the donate version of TB to get that capability?
Thank you, by the way, much obliged.
Edit* OK, found "defrost" and found SDM1.0 and discovered that to use that feature I need to buy the donate version. Will do that and BRB. Still was unable to locate the other files, the fwupgrade/update etc. Only SDM. Edit2* OK, I got SDM frozen as instructed, still no luck finding those other apps from within TB.
StainlessSteelRat said:
OK, I was able to locate and delete the file in /cache/fota easily enough, but evidently there is some trick to using Titanium Backup that I am unaware of. I cannot seem to find any way of locating the files you listed at all. I tried refreshing the apps list(which apparently worked), but saw none of the .a[i nor .apk files listed in your reply. I see no way of navigating to the /system/app folder you mentioned. Maybe I need to pay for the donate version of TB to get that capability?
Thank you, by the way, much obliged.
Edit* OK, found "defrost" and found SDM1.0 and discovered that to use that feature I need to buy the donate version. Will do that and BRB. Still was unable to locate the other files, the fwupgrade/update etc. Only SDM.
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How about use ES file explorer and navigate to /system/app and look for FWupgrade.apk (2 files same name). If you don't find them it's OK. Freeze SDM1.0 should prevent the software from downloading.
buhohitr said:
How about use ES file explorer and navigate to /system/app and look for FWupgrade.apk (2 files same name). If you don't find them it's OK. Freeze SDM1.0 should prevent the software from downloading.
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I found 2: one called "FWupgrade.apk" and the other was "FWupgrade.odex", both located using ESFE. Not to be completely dense, but what do I do with them now that I have located them? Is there a "freeze" function or similar in ESFE?
Also, no otacerts.api(nor .apk) anywhere.
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SDM1.0.apk successfully frozen with TB.
StainlessSteelRat said:
I found 2: one called "FWupgrade.apk" and the other was "FWupgrade.odex", both located using ESFE. Not to be completely dense, but what do I do with them now that I have located them? Is there a "freeze" function or similar in ESFE?
Also, no otacerts.api(nor .apk) anywhere.
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Rename both to FWupgrade.apk.bak (add dot bak at the end).
Sorry, It should be otacerts.zip located in /etc/security - rename to otacerts.zip.bak
buhohitr said:
Rename both to FWupgrade.apk.bak (add dot bak at the end).
Sorry, It should be otacerts.zip located in /etc/security - rename to otacerts.zip.bak
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Done and done. A few false starts on my end because I didn't know I had to set my file system |,| as "writable" in the options on ESFE, but once I got that option selected, the rest was easy.
Two last things and I will leave you in peace: first, do you have a thread here on XDA that is like a "ROMs and MODs for Dummies" that I could actually learn things without needing my hand held as you have so patiently done just now? Second, is the "Thanks" button over there the correct protocol for giving credit where credit is due?
Thanks very much for taking the time to help me save my phone from the CML1 and bootloader death. I owe you one, really.:good::good::good:
StainlessSteelRat said:
Done and done. A few false starts on my end because I didn't know I had to set my file system |,| as "writable" in the options on ESFE, but once I got that option selected, the rest was easy.
Two last things and I will leave you in peace: first, do you have a thread here on XDA that is like a "ROMs and MODs for Dummies" that I could actually learn things without needing my hand held as you have so patiently done just now? Second, is the "Thanks" button over there the correct protocol for giving credit where credit is due?
Thanks very much for taking the time to help me save my phone from the CML1 and bootloader death. I owe you one, really.:good::good::good:
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You're welcom, anytime. No I don't have one for Dummies for this model, but I found that the only way it will stick to your brain where you learn by doing it, if you just read it won't stick. There're many threads in this forum (sticky) which you can read, but again I found that when you run into issue and actually got the answer and solved with your own hands then that's how you learn and don't be afraid to ask...Many of us here to help...with pleasure!!
Yes, the thanks button indicated that I did help you or at least trying to help you and you're appreciated. Happy on both side!
buhohitr said:
You're welcom, anytime. No I don't have one for Dummies for this model, but I found that the only way it will stick to your brain where you learn by doing it, if you just read it won't stick. There're many threads in this forum (sticky) which you can read, but again I found that when you run into issue and actually got the answer and solved with your own hands then that's how you learn and don't be afraid to ask...Many of us here to help...with pleasure!!
Yes, the thanks button indicated that I did help you or at least trying to help you and you're appreciated. Happy on both side!
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You're my hero, man, I really like that I'll be able to try out Cyanogen, but later when I am ready. All down to you.
SSR
Ok, that's what I figured. I think I am going to give Cyanogenmod a shot.
One more quick question. I used CASUAL to unlock bootloader/root. So I can use CLOCKWORKMOD to flash Cyanogenmod?
Sorry for all the silly Newb questions. This is the first time I've had to deal with a bootloader.
Thanks Again,
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jdulmer said:
Ok, that's what I figured. I think I am going to give Cyanogenmod a shot.
One more quick question. I used CASUAL to unlock bootloader/root. So I can use CLOCKWORKMOD to flash Cyanogenmod?
Sorry for all the silly Newb questions. This is the first time I've had to deal with a bootloader.
Thanks Again,
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yes u can .u can use any type of custom recovery to flash roms
if u wanna flash a kitkat rom make sure u have the latest version of the recovery.
did u double check to make sure u have root and unlock bootloader .
Yes, it's unlocked, rooted and backed up. Thanks again for the help.
I'll flash Cyanogenmod, when I get home tonight.
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I'm sorry if this has already been posted, I did try to find it, but how do I block the notifications for the latest OTA update? I'm tired of staving it off daily and eventually, I'm bound to accidentally install it. My phone is rooted, but no custom roms. Everything functions fine, so I'd rather not mess with an update and have to reroot. Plus, as I understand it, I'd lose the option to install a custom rom later on. Unless there is something I'm not understanding. Please advise. Thanks.
savagestranger said:
I'm sorry if this has already been posted, I did try to find it, but how do I block the notifications for the latest OTA update? I'm tired of staving it off daily and eventually, I'm bound to accidentally install it. My phone is rooted, but no custom roms. Everything functions fine, so I'd rather not mess with an update and have to reroot. Plus, as I understand it, I'd lose the option to install a custom rom later on. Unless there is something I'm not understanding. Please advise. Thanks.
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You have to freeze sdm1.0 and rename fwupdater.apk to fwupdater.apk.bak. Then the nagging will stop and won't update.
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does anyone know what the new I535VRUCNC1 has to offer over the ML1 update?
esjames said:
does anyone know what the new I535VRUCNC1 has to offer over the ML1 update?
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Literally one thing: http://www.verizonwireless.com/dam/support/pdf/system_update/galaxy_s3-4.30.14.pdf
Well, then. Thats a worthy update lol
esjames said:
Well, then. Thats a worthy update lol
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by all means, if you're traveling to Canada then update away haha
Lmao wow. That's the most pitiful update ever. Seriously, couldn't they have waited until there was something more substantial and then included Canadian roaming in THAT update. As always though, Verizon is dumber than a bag of hammers...
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Might be worthwhile to extract the modem package and see if the SMS bug is rectified.
wow
i was so sure this was a KK upgrade. been looking around for how to retain root if you take it. thanks for the info!
Hey guys, I have a question about this update,
My friend has the S3 for whom I safe- rooted, debloated and whatnot. Now that this update came, my friend tried to update but to no avail. She is adamant about the fact that Verizon definitely has something important hidden in the update, despite me trying to tell her otherwise, and figured that she couldn't install the update because she was rooted.
Naturally, I fully unroot her entire phone, uninstall root-only apps, and try the update, but it doesn't work. When the phone reboots for installation, the installation bar loads for a bit,hangs, then just says "error" and does not update.
Anyone know what the problem could be? Normally I wouldn't care so much, but if Android 4.4 is actually coming to the S3 then I don't want her not to have it, and I can already tell it's not going to work if this update doesn't either.
Thank you so much in advance.
EddieK23 said:
Hey guys, I have a question about this update,
My friend has the S3 for whom I safe- rooted, debloated and whatnot. Now that this update came, my friend tried to update but to no avail. She is adamant about the fact that Verizon definitely has something important hidden in the update, despite me trying to tell her otherwise, and figured that she couldn't install the update because she was rooted.
Naturally, I fully unroot her entire phone, uninstall root-only apps, and try the update, but it doesn't work. When the phone reboots for installation, the installation bar loads for a bit,hangs, then just says "error" and does not update.
Anyone know what the problem could be? Normally I wouldn't care so much, but if Android 4.4 is actually coming to the S3 then I don't want her not to have it, and I can already tell it's not going to work if this update doesn't either.
Thank you so much in advance.
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Some of the bloatware you removed likely had to be present on the phone in order for the update to take place. Unless you are sure someone is never going to go back to stock without flashing an ODIN tar image and wiping their phone clean, best to just freeze bloatware with Titanium Backup. That way you can just unfreeze it in order to go back to full stock. Unless you have a list of the bloatware you removed and can somehow sideload them back in, you will unfortunately have to flash her phone to full stock VRUCML1 and wipe it clean.
landshark68 said:
Some of the bloatware you removed likely had to be present on the phone in order for the update to take place. Unless you are sure someone is never going to go back to stock without flashing an ODIN tar image and wiping their phone clean, best to just freeze bloatware with Titanium Backup. That way you can just unfreeze it in order to go back to full stock. Unless you have a list of the bloatware you removed and can somehow sideload them back in, you will unfortunately have to flash her phone to full stock VRUCML1 and wipe it clean.
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Ah, I see, next time I'm around her I'll re-root it and backup all her stuff with titanium backup, flash the VRUCML1 and factory reset, then restore everything and see if it works.
Strangely enough, when the same update for my Verizon Note 2 came out, I was able to update while rooted even though I unsinatalled theexact same system apps I did on her phone. How strange.
Nonetheless, thank you so much.
I have a question for you all. I took the OTA update for 4.3 when it came out but after that I rooted my gs3 Verizon phone again successfully. Now I also took this last update and now lost root on my phone. I tried to reroot the phone but it fails now. There error I get on safestrap is something about the addresses not being able to be found. Can anyone help me reroot my phone so my apps like titanium will work again?
Thanks
Joe R said:
I have a question for you all. I took the OTA update for 4.3 when it came out but after that I rooted my gs3 Verizon phone again successfully. Now I also took this last update and now lost root on my phone. I tried to reroot the phone but it fails now. There error I get on safestrap is something about the addresses not being able to be found. Can anyone help me reroot my phone so my apps like titanium will work again?
Thanks
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U gotta Odin back to 4.3 ML1 .. The latest update unroots your fone. And can not be rooted.
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Ok thanks. I will try to find an ML1 download.
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Ok, since I'm not doing the update, how do I get rid of this nagging reminder popping up that I need to update?
pnuker said:
Ok, since I'm not doing the update, how do I get rid of this nagging reminder popping up that I need to update?
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See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
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Maintained root
twistedillutions said:
U gotta Odin back to 4.3 ML1 .. The latest update unroots your fone. And can not be rooted.
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I was able to maintain root on the OTA update by having OTA Survival Mode checked on SuperSU.
SlimSnoopOS said:
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
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Looks like the link is broken. I searched the forum and came up empty. Anyone know what the link should've been or how to disable this junk?
smalco44 said:
Looks like the link is broken. I searched the forum and came up empty. Anyone know what the link should've been or how to disable this junk?
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Apparently I need a refresher on how to properly copy and paste Here's the link again: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52515244#post52515244
I have not yet updated to this new patch yet, am I still able to install saferoot as directed on the thread for it or do I need to do something special first?
Dears,
I'm having a problem in which I don't know how to solve, I tried searching before opening this thread, I found many who have similar problems but I can't do what they do to solve it, I'll explain why.
Problem: I have a ColorOS OnePlus/64GB - the seller had mentioned that he flashed the latest update of CM11 into the phone. I received the phone and it works perfect, can not love it more. However, I noticed that these apps (Root Explorer + Titanium Backup) are installed, I downloaded "Root Checker" to see weather my phone is rooted or not, and it tells me that my phone is NOT rooted. The problem now is how do I uninstall these apps? it seems they are "system apps", so they can not be uninstalled from Settings>Apps.
In all the other threads, topics, the answer would include (a rooted phone) to get rid of these apps, any solution? as I have no clue in Android developing, please bear with me.
Regards,
You cant delete sistem files/apks without root.
You cannot uninstall system apps without root. You will have to unlock your bootloader and then obtain root in order to remove these apps.
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Would it be possible to just flash another stock ROM that doesnt come with these apps ?
At the end of day you'll need root. Just remove it using titanium back up, it's easy to do and I doubt there's a stock rom that just removes those apps and that's it. If you're looking for a custom rom, Mahdi is the best in my opinion.
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zephiK said:
At the end of day you'll need root. Just remove it using titanium back up, it's easy to do and I doubt there's a stock rom that just removes those apps and that's it. If you're looking for a custom rom, Mahdi is the best in my opinion.
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I would love to root and do all these kind of stuff but I have no experience in do so, I'll try following the steps and hopefully don't ruin my phone .. . one final question (would disabling and hiding those two apps affect anything? as long as I don't see them I'm happy)
jalmass said:
I would love to root and do all these kind of stuff but I have no experience in do so, I'll try following the steps and hopefully don't ruin my phone .. . one final question (would disabling and hiding those two apps affect anything? as long as I don't see them I'm happy)
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Its fine to do that.
jalmass said:
I would love to root and do all these kind of stuff but I have no experience in do so, I'll try following the steps and hopefully don't ruin my phone .. . one final question (would disabling and hiding those two apps affect anything? as long as I don't see them I'm happy)
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We all had no experience at one point .. just dive right into it, were here to help if you get stuck
I am using ViperOneM8 1.7.0. I am trying to get back to stock so that I can get the 4.4.3 OTA.
I seem to be stuck. I am back to locked, but still s-off. I have tried flash 0P6BIMG.zip in RUU mode but unable. I have tried to unlock with firewater s-off but it does run. Please help.
Mcsecne said:
I am using ViperOneM8 1.7.0. I am trying to get back to stock so that I can get the 4.4.3 OTA.
I seem to be stuck. I am back to locked, but still s-off. I have tried flash 0P6BIMG.zip in RUU mode but unable. I have tried to unlock with firewater s-off but it does run. Please help.
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Use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/help/official-ruu1-55-605-2-t2883845
It will take you back to stock. You will still be s-off.
Mcsecne said:
I am using ViperOneM8 1.7.0. I am trying to get back to stock so that I can get the 4.4.3 OTA.
I seem to be stuck. I am back to locked, but still s-off. I have tried flash 0P6BIMG.zip in RUU mode but unable. I have tried to unlock with firewater s-off but it does run. Please help.
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If s off you can use the newest one. You don't need to the one below. Use the newest ruu and use the SD card method/option.
jsaxon2 said:
Use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-htc-one-m8/help/official-ruu1-55-605-2-t2883845
It will take you back to stock. You will still be s-off.
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TWRP & Flashify work with this?
Sorry for my noobie question, but I rooted back in April with WeakSauce & TWRP and also installed Flashify. I am fuzzy on what I did and now, I am afraid of bricking my phone through ignorance.
Can I use these files to upgrade to 4.4.3 on my Verizon HTC One M8? If so, what is the most straightforward way to do this? Can I use Flashify or TWRP to load the OP6ZBIMG.ZIP file?
Thanks
I was able to get back to stock by following this guide I found here: http://www.bane-tech.com/how-to-return-htc-one-m8-verizon-to-stock-s-on-relock-bootloader-unrootuninstall-supersu/
Everything worked great until the final step of removing SuperSU. I was unable to remove SuperSU using all methods I could find. It remains as a system app, but I am no longer rooted.
My intentions were to return it to stock for the warranty screen replacement by HTC, so I took the risk and hid SuperSU in the app drawer and sent it in for the warranty work. It came back fixed and factory reset, but SuperSU was still there. I still wanted to return my phone to a complete stock experience in case I need to return it to Verizon, so I took a risk of taking the OTA released in September, thinking it would wipe SuperSU out of the system apps. Somehow, the OTA left SuperSU in tact. I also noticed that the stock camera app was limited to only camera or selfie mode. Video, Zoe and the others weren't able to be accessed. Has anyone else experienced these issues, or have any recommendations for fixing them? I am considering taking the HTC Eye OTA due soon from Verizon, hoping that will fix my problems, but I'm not too confident since the last OTA didn't work as expected.
nraines said:
I was able to get back to stock by following this guide I found here: http://www.bane-tech.com/how-to-ret...on-relock-bootloader-unrootuninstall-supersu/
Everything worked great until the final step of removing SuperSU. I was unable to remove SuperSU using all methods I could find. It remains as a system app, but I am no longer rooted.
My intentions were to return it to stock for the warranty screen replacement by HTC, so I took the risk and hid SuperSU in the app drawer and sent it in for the warranty work. It came back fixed and factory reset, but SuperSU was still there. I still wanted to return my phone to a complete stock experience in case I need to return it to Verizon, so I took a risk of taking the OTA released in September, thinking it would wipe SuperSU out of the system apps. Somehow, the OTA left SuperSU in tact. I also noticed that the stock camera app was limited to only camera or selfie mode. Video, Zoe and the others weren't able to be accessed. Has anyone else experienced these issues, or have any recommendations for fixing them? I am considering taking the HTC Eye OTA due soon from Verizon, hoping that will fix my problems, but I'm not too confident since the last OTA didn't work as expected.
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That's because that is a crap guide. You turned s on before removing su which turned on /system write protection and basically write protected your su app.
You must remove su after locking bootloader and making sure all is well with lock and tamper status. You should only turn s on AFTER this is all verified.
dottat said:
That's because that is a crap guide. You turned s on before removing su which turned on /system write protection and basically write protected your su app.
You must remove su after locking bootloader and making sure all is well with lock and tamper status. You should only turn s on AFTER this is all verified.
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Any advice regarding taking the next OTA? I tried using Sunshine to unlock and root again, but had no luck. I know if I take the OTA, I definitely won't be able to use Sunshine as it currently stands, but I'm just looking to get back to stock right now.
nraines said:
Any advice regarding taking the next OTA? I tried using Sunshine to unlock and root again, but had no luck. I know if I take the OTA, I definitely won't be able to use Sunshine as it currently stands, but I'm just looking to get back to stock right now.
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Do not take ota. What was the sunshine prob?
dottat said:
Do not take ota. What was the sunshine prob?
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It force closes during the initial check.
nraines said:
It force closes during the initial check.
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had you previously temp rooted? I have something we can try if your internal SD is backed up....
edit... yes i can fix yours. Do you have google hangouts?
dottat said:
had you previously temp rooted? I have something we can try if your internal SD is backed up....
edit... yes i can fix yours. Do you have google hangouts?
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Incoming PM
back to stock
dottat said:
That's because that is a crap guide. You turned s on before removing su which turned on /system write protection and basically write protected your su app.
You must remove su after locking bootloader and making sure all is well with lock and tamper status. You should only turn s on AFTER this is all verified.
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dotdat,
Is there a non-crap guide to un-rooting?
I want to get my HTC One M8 which is rooted and on 4.4.2 updated to 4.4.3. I don't really care if I loose root.
Thanks
empty_cups said:
dotdat,
Is there a non-crap guide to un-rooting?
I want to get my HTC One M8 which is rooted and on 4.4.2 updated to 4.4.3. I don't really care if I loose root.
Thanks
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You don't need to unroot. If you have not modified system apps and you have stock recovery the ota will flash.
unroot
dottat said:
You don't need to unroot. If you have not modified system apps and you have stock recovery the ota will flash.
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I have uninstalled TWRP, Busy Box & SU. When I run the Check Root program it says I have ROOT.
I have twice accepted to OTA, it reboots, goes about 1/3rd through and goes to the red triangle thing which I then go into the recovery console.
On the bottom it says:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
Installing update...
Verifying current system...
"/system/customize/ACC/default.xml" has unexpected contents.
Write host_mode:0 done
At this point I reboot and I am back to where I was. Any pointers?
empty_cups said:
I have uninstalled TWRP, Busy Box & SU. When I run the Check Root program it says I have ROOT.
I have twice accepted to OTA, it reboots, goes about 1/3rd through and goes to the red triangle thing which I then go into the recovery console.
On the bottom it says:
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Verifying update package...
Installing update...
Verifying current system...
"/system/customize/ACC/default.xml" has unexpected contents.
Write host_mode:0 done
At this point I reboot and I am back to where I was. Any pointers?
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Su doesn't matter. You are going to need it to fix your problem. Did you make changes (like hotspot hack) to the default.xml file?
Actually. An easy way to fix it is to either flash a totally stock Rom or flash the official ruu i I have posted in the non dev section. It doesn't wipe and would put you back to 100% stock and let you take the ota
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2883845
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dottat said:
Su doesn't matter. You are going to need it to fix your problem. Did you make changes (like hotspot hack) to the default.xml file?
Actually. An easy way to fix it is to either flash a totally stock Rom or flash the official ruu i I have posted in the non dev section. It doesn't wipe and would put you back to 100% stock and let you take the ota
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2883845
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I tried and it failed. I did do the "hotspot" hack, is there an easy way to unhack it?
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empty_cups said:
I tried and it failed. I did do the "hotspot" hack, is there an easy way to unhack it?
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Just wanted to thank you. I ended up doing the hboot image, then the other one took just fine. I am now on 4.4.3 without root which is fine by me as the only reason I wanted root was for Wi-Fi which now works with foxfi.
empty_cups said:
Just wanted to thank you. I ended up doing the hboot image, then the other one took just fine. I am now on 4.4.3 without root which is fine by me as the only reason I wanted root was for Wi-Fi which now works with foxfi.
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Since you are s off you can take the ota and then flash twrp and flash su. Easiest way...
nraines said:
I also noticed that the stock camera app was limited to only camera or selfie mode. Video, Zoe and the others weren't able to be accessed. Has anyone else experienced these issues, or have any recommendations for fixing them? I am considering taking the HTC Eye OTA due soon from Verizon, hoping that will fix my problems, but I'm not too confident since the last OTA didn't work as expected.
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I'm on complete stock (not even rooted) and I've been having this problem for a while. I found out that sometimes when it happens, I can fix it by restarting my phone, but it goes back to being broken soon after. I noticed that it started to happen after I installed the Google now launcher, leading me to believe that it's a ram problem (and hence restarting will help) so I uninstalled a bunch of useless apps and now I use about 1g ram at idle, and the problem still persists.
This morning, I updated with the new OTA (4.4.4 and HTC Eye) and the problem is still here. If anyone could help, it would be greatly appreciated.
jkeirnan87 said:
I'm on complete stock (not even rooted) and I've been having this problem for a while. I found out that sometimes when it happens, I can fix it by restarting my phone, but it goes back to being broken soon after. I noticed that it started to happen after I installed the Google now launcher, leading me to believe that it's a ram problem (and hence restarting will help) so I uninstalled a bunch of useless apps and now I use about 1g ram at idle, and the problem still persists.
This morning, I updated with the new OTA (4.4.4 and HTC Eye) and the problem is still here. If anyone could help, it would be greatly appreciated.
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You are s on too right? If so I don't have an option for you yet. Your system files are write protected which means the most you can do is clear data for the app or factory reset. Are you using an SD card and if so does it make a difference which storage location you use?