Hi I was going to use chainfires method but the best the web page it only sates 5.0 with the build number LRX210- which is different to 5.0.1?
Is there any way to root then?
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dec1153 said:
Hi I was going to use chainfires method but the best the web page it only sates 5.0 with the build number LRX210- which is different to 5.0.1?
Is there any way to root then?
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of course there is a way to root 5.0.1.
use fastboot to either flash a custom recovery (TWRP is probably your best bet), or use fastboot to just boot into the custom recovery without flashing. Either way, once your in recovery, flash SuperSU (download here http://download.chainfire.eu/641/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.40.zip)
done and done.
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of course there is a way to root 5.0.1.
use fastboot to either flash a custom recovery (TWRP is probably your best bet), or use fastboot to just boot into the custom recovery without flashing. Either way, once your in recovery, flash SuperSU (download here http://download.chainfire.eu/641/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.40.zip)
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You sir are very wrong, you cannot flash that zip in recovery because it no longer works with lollipop... (Sigh)
PS. I have a custom recovery and unlocked boot loader so your suggestion are invalid
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dec1153 said:
You sir are very wrong, you cannot flash that zip in recovery because it no longer works with lollipop... (Sigh)
PS. I have a custom recovery and unlocked boot loader so your suggestion are invalid
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actually, it does work. with 5.0.1, I'm rooted. Except when I flashed 5.0.1, SuperSU v2.40 hadn't yet been released, so I rooted with SuperSU v2.37, and then updated via the playstore when 2.40 came out. but it definitely works with Lollipop.
p.s. you need to have an unlocked bootloader to install a custom recovery (which is what I suggested doing). So in fact, my suggestion is completely valid and 100% relevant. In fact, I had assumed that you already had an unlocked bootloader when I posted.
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actually, it does work. with 5.0.1, I'm rooted. Except when I flashed 5.0.1, SuperSU v2.40 hadn't yet been released, so I rooted with SuperSU v2.37, and then updated via the playstore when 2.40 came out. but it definitely works with Lollipop.
p.s. you need to have an unlocked bootloader to install a custom recovery (which is what I suggested doing). So in fact, my suggestion is completely valid and 100% relevant. In fact, I had assumed that you already had an unlocked bootloader when I posted.
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Your point is again invalid and 100% incorrect- I have just tried and it has not given Me root. I have to manually re-root not flash the zip. See attachment
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dec1153 said:
Your point is again invalid and 100% incorrect- I have just tried and it has not given Me root. I have to manually re-root not flash the zip. See attachment
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yes, and the way to "manually re-root" is to flash the ZIP in a custom recovery. You the app installed, but not the SU binary. So flash it in TWRP.
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Your point is again invalid and 100% incorrect- I have just tried and it has not given Me root. I have to manually re-root not flash the zip. See attachment
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CF Auto Root and flashing the superSU2.40.zip in recovery both root android 5(0.1/0.2). Did it myself and confirming root access.
You can root with the same chainfires files for 5.0, and then you can update supersu and twrp
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Your point is again invalid and 100% incorrect- I have just tried and it has not given Me root. I have to manually re-root not flash the zip. See attachment
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It astounds me how you have the guts to ask for help - then someone gives you an answer that is completely right and you do a hard six and blatantly flame them for trying to help you.
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It astounds me how you have the guts to ask for help - then someone gives you an answer that is completely right and you do a hard six and blatantly flame them for trying to help you.
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Crazy. Done it to me a few times. I even decided not to help him ever again some time ago, then took pity on him yesterday or the day before and the he did it AGAIN!
He's just a school kid, but you'd hope he would learn from his attitude, but apparently not.
What's worse, is he isn't even picking up the knowledge that people give him or reading the stickies. He's been Here pretty much a year in the n5 forum and cannot even be bothered to.understand the basics. Asks the most basic questions every time.
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Hi, I'm new here. I've searched but I think there's no answer to this question. This is my first xda thread.
So, here is the question: how should I root ns with official ICS rom?
I was using CM7 build for quite a few days. Just two hours ago, I went back to official 2.3.6 and upgraded to 4.0.3. My ns model is i9023.
I used fastboot to flash 5.0.2.0 CWM recovery to ns, and I was able to use the CWMr. Then I installed su.zip (from clockworkmod.com). After reboot I can see SuperUser there now, but still get no root access.
I think I should use a newer version of su.zip? I viewed one Galaxy Nexus rooting tutorial, in that tutorial they used the same su.zip and it worked. Any one can help?
you need to use the fastboot method as on the sticky
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AllGamer said:
you need to use the fastboot method as on the sticky
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I think the regular rooting process is:
1.Unlock the device (already unlocked)
2.Use fastboot to flash CWM recovery
3.Boot into recovery and flash su
I did all of these, so maybe su package is the problem?
Same thing here.
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you need to use the fastboot method as on the sticky
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The regular root process doesn't seem to work for ICS. Depending on which version of the su package installed, you would get different error messages on the terminal when you execute $su.
this update sucks. now im stuck with a slow nexus with no root no color correction hack and no root. the nexus is now another pos phone. ot happy with this BS
You are not stuck with nothing. Your phone has a unlocked boot loader. Flash what you want.
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this update sucks. now im stuck with a slow nexus with no root no color correction hack and no root. the nexus is now another pos phone. ot happy with this BS
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Grow up.. Idiot.
Try this su installer. Seems to have worked for a guy over there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396703
Has anyone successfully rooted Kitkat yet? I've looked around and haven't come across any threads about it yet.
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Has anyone successfully rooted Kitkat yet? I've looked around and haven't come across any threads about it yet.
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Considering only like 3 people have it, I'd say no.
Bl00dRunzC0ld said:
Considering only like 3 people have it, I'd say no.
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Guess I'm one of the lucky few then.
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Guess I'm one of the lucky few then.
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And we all hate you
I find this funny.
First of all you come here seeking for help from the community, but in the same time you are absolutely not involved in the same community from which you're seeking help - while others actually try to do something for all of us.
I find this thread offensatory as a user that is trying to help and contribute to the community
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I find this funny.
First of all you come here seeking for help from the community, but in the same time you are absolutely not involved in the same community from which you're seeking help - almost 6 years in here and you are still leeching only - while others actually try to do something for all of us.
I find this thread offensatory as a user that is trying to help and contribute to the community
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Who are you talking to?
OP, obviously
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OP, obviously
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Well considering you said something about leeching for 6 years, and OP's join date is Jan 2013, it threw me off.
So, when the OP got Kitkat, he can dump the system (without root), provide it to us and we tell him, if he can root - win/win.
But hell, yeah, I know... "Community"
You can
gain root flashing SuperSU - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
To root can't you just unlock bootloader.
Download superSU to /storage
http://download.chainfire.eu/372/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.86.zip
Then download CWM and boot recovery (don't even need to flash it) using the following (apologies if syntax not 100%, I'm not at my laptop to check)
fastboot boot recovery cwmrecovery.img
Then just flash superSU via CWM.
You don't really need any special rooting 'tool'. Its just basic stuff.
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To root can't you just unlock bootloader.
Download superSU to /storage
http://download.chainfire.eu/372/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.86.zip
Then download CWM and boot recovery (don't even need to flash it) using the following (apologies if syntax not 100%, I'm not at my laptop to check)
fastboot boot recovery cwmrecovery.img
Then just flash superSU via CWM.
You don't really need any special rooting 'tool'. Its just basic stuff.
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I know that for booting simply recovery it s not need unlock bootloader. Only for boot recovery obviously, not flashing it permanently.
scott_doyland said:
To root can't you just unlock bootloader.
Download superSU to /storage
http://download.chainfire.eu/372/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.86.zip
Then download CWM and boot recovery (don't even need to flash it) using the following (apologies if syntax not 100%, I'm not at my laptop to check)
fastboot boot recovery cwmrecovery.img
Then just flash superSU via CWM.
You don't really need any special rooting 'tool'. Its just basic stuff.
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Tried both flashing CWM and just straight booting it and it just restarts the phone and doesn't boot into recovery. Also tried TWRP same results.
SynUnlimited said:
Tried both flashing CWM and just straight booting it and it just restarts the phone and doesn't boot into recovery. Also tried TWRP same results.
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dont work any method, uploadig kitkat ota for global gsm model xt1032 : Cruzando los dedos-:
This process is important? I was deleting SuperSU and in says that if I delete SuperSU I will delete this file too...
If you're unrooting, you don't need to keep it.
Ok, thanks.
There is a way to see if there is any modifications to the system's file?
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There's an OTA checker flashable zip in general I think.
No, not in the ota, I say in general, if I want just to control of there is any modifications without flash anything
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No, not in the ota, I say in general, if I want just to control of there is any modifications without flash anything
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I don't understand. Please rephrase
If I want to check if the system's file are modified, how can I do?
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If I want to check if the system's file are modified, how can I do?
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There is only one way. By flash the OTA checker zip in custom recovery. It can be found in the general forum I believe.
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Here it is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2927865
Ok, so I have to flash this with flashify (rooted with towelroot)
After the flash I'll have to unroot the phone and just install Lollipop with the ota?
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Ok, so I have to flash this with flashify
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Flash what with Flashify?
I think the best bet for you is to read the thread about root / update in my signature. OTA is proving too troublesome. I can't hand hold you through the whole process.
I mean the zip checker
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I mean the zip checker
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I already told you.
Ok, I've read your thread about how to upgrade to Lollipop the Nexus.
The fact is that my main pc have no working USB ports, so if I want to unlock the bootloader and stuff like this I have to use my second pc, and it is very slow (the last time to just fastboot a factory image it tooks me one hour of suffering).
I think that the method 2b is the one that is closest to my situation:
1. Unlock bootloader if necessary (This wipes data)
2. Accept OTA update
3. Fastboot flash a custom recovery image (of your choice)
4. Fastboot flash a custom boot.img (@Chainfire for basic root, @sykopompos for full permissive mode)
5. Flash from recovery, SuperSU
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I don't want root, so:
2. Accept OTA update
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If I have understood, the only thing that I have to do is use flashify to flash the OTA checker zip. file and than proceed with the OTA, right?
If there is another way to do this without use the PC, it will be great, but I don't know.
Is what I said right or I forgot something?
Thank you with your help anyway!
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If I have understood, the only thing that I have to do is use flashify to flash the OTA checker zip
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You haven't understood. I told you how to flash it. I did NOT say flash via flashify please try to read properly
There is only one way. By flash the OTA checker zip in custom recovery.
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This is what you mean?
If yes, I can't flash with a custom recovery because I have the stock recovery (because I'm rooted with only Towelroot, so stock recovery and locked bootloader)
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This is what you mean?
If yes, I can't flash with a custom recovery because I have the stock recovery (because I'm rooted with only Towelroot, so stock recovery and locked bootloader)
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Then you can't use it! Wait for the OTA and install it.
I already have the OTA, but I think that there could be some issues, this is why I want to check if everything it's good, I don't want to brick/bootloop the device
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I already have the OTA, but I think that there could be some issues, this is why I want to check if everything it's good, I don't want to brick/bootloop the device
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You wont brick it. If you're not stock, it wont install.
Thank you, it works
Whenever superSu asks for permission to run a root app my screen becomes unresponsive. Timer runs out and i am not able to apply grant permission. Help. This didnt use to happen when i was earlier rooted with towelroot. Right now also i ised towelroot
Have you tried re-flashing the supersu zip?
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Have you tried re-flashing the supersu zip?
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Yes. Didnt work.
Btw by reflash the zip file you mean reinstall it from pkay store, right?
Pardon the ignorance. Just found out that flashing a zip file and installing apps from play store are 2 different things.
Well my bootloader is locked and neither do i have a custom recovery installed. So flashing doesnt seem to be an option right now.. If i am not missing anything.
Are you running 5.0? If so how the heck did you root with towelroot? AFAIK you can not root 5.0 that way. Maybe that is a problem.
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Are you running 5.0? If so how the heck did you root with towelroot? AFAIK you can not root 5.0 that way. Maybe that is a problem.
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No no. I am on kitkat only
Tried reinstalling it. This is what came up. I am on android 4.4.4 btw
You need to flash the supersu zip using fastboot:
teamandroid. com/2014/06/19/root-nexus-5-android-444-ktu84p-kitkat/2/ (you're going to have to fix that link because I have under 10 posts so the forum won't let me post..)
Additionally you need to have an unlocked bootloader
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You need to flash the supersu zip using fastboot:
teamandroid. com/2014/06/19/root-nexus-5-android-444-ktu84p-kitkat/2/ (you're going to have to fix that link because I have under 10 posts so the forum won't let me post..)
Additionally you need to have an unlocked bootloader
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Why is it happening now? Didnt use to happen earlier..
You say you were rooted ...why did you re-root? It looks like you are no longer rooted. Did you do an update or anything?
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You say you were rooted ...why did you re-root? It looks like you are no longer rooted. Did you do an update or anything?
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I was rooted. I unrooted because i thought it was required to update to lollipop. But i dont have any intention to update to L for now.
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I was rooted. I unrooted because i thought it was required to update to lollipop. But i dont have any intention to update to L for now.
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To get root again either flash the latest CF Auto Root in fastboot or flash the latest superSU.zip in recovery or flash a pre-rooted custom rom in a custom recovery.
So I installed the lateat CM12 nightly, wasn't really impressed yet and went to go restore my backup and once it's done restoring, it get stuck at the bootscreen animation. Just keeps going and going abs going. I used the latest cwm touch recovery as CM12 is not compatible with MultiROM. I would just flash the factory img back but my computer decided to it doesn't ever want to recognize adb avid fastboot on Linux.
Anyone know where I can find a flashable zip for the factory 5.0.1 ROM? Any help would be appreciated!
Try googling Nexus 5 factory image...
Here's a flashable 5.0 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...-android-4-4-3-ktu84m-rooted-busybox-t2557523
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Here's a flashable 5.0 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...-android-4-4-3-ktu84m-rooted-busybox-t2557523
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Now I'm assuming I'd have to unroot it and flash stock recovery and lock the bootloader to get it to update to 5.0.1?
No, it's flashable in your custom recovery. It's 5.0 though
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Yeap , ota needs stock recovery. Also , switch to twrp since cwm isn't playing nice with L.
jd1639 said:
No, it's flashable in your custom recovery. It's 5.0 though
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I was talking about the 5.0.1 update but thanks.
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Yeap , ota needs stock recovery. Also , switch to twrp since cwm isn't playing nice with L.
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I'm on the stock ROM you linked too, stock recovery, and unrooted but, when I get the update for 5.0.1 and try and install it, I get an error. Do I need to relock my boatloader?
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I'm on the stock ROM you linked too, stock recovery, and unrooted but, when I get the update for 5.0.1 and try and install it, I get an error. Do I need to relock my boatloader?
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You're on a custom Rom. The ota isn't going to work. And you don't need to relock your bootloader. If you can afford to wipe your data download the 5.0.1 factory image. Extract it and use the flash-all.bat
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You're on a custom Rom. The ota isn't going to work. And you don't need to relock your bootloader. If you can afford to wipe your data download the 5.0.1 factory image. Extract it and use the flash-all.bat
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My computer is Linux, and adb and fastboot for whatever reason unknown to me, won't install. That's why I asked for a zip file of the factory image. Thanks for the help though.
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My computer is Linux, and adb and fastboot for whatever reason unknown to me, won't install. That's why I asked for a zip file of the factory image. Thanks for the help though.
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Well, unfortunately, there isn't a 5.0.1 flashable rom available right now. If you can't get fastboot to work on your Linux machine you're kind of sol as you need to be 100% stock to get the ota to work. That means stock recovery in your case. Google recovery zip collection xda. There's a custom recovery flashable stock recovery there.
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Well, unfortunately, there isn't a 5.0.1 flashable rom available right now. If you can't get fastboot to work on your Linux machine you're kind of sol as you need to be 100% stock to get the ota to work. That means stock recovery in your case. Google recovery zip collection xda. There's a custom recovery flashable stock recovery there.
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I have the stock 5.0 recovery that I installed through Flashify. I'll barrow a windows computer or something lol
asd87 said:
I have the stock 5.0 recovery that I installed through Flashify. I'll barrow a windows computer or something lol
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I'd work on getting adb/fastboot working on your Linux machine. You're going to need it in the long run.
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I'd work on getting adb/fastboot working on your Linux machine. You're going to need it in the long run.
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I've spent hours trying to get it work one night. I'll do some note searching for more advice and again thanks.
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I'd work on getting adb/fastboot working on your Linux machine. You're going to need it in the long run.
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Did some more digging, got it install, and flashed the factory img for 5.0.1 and twrp recovery then superSU through twrp.
Mods please lock the thread thanks.
Get wugfreshes Toolbox. It has access to all factory images. Some people are not fans of "one click solutions" but this has never let me down.
There's a flushable zip on here also. Put it in a search in the app and you should come across it. It IS the full version.
Did you ever find out why the CWM restore led to getting stuck on boot animation??
Just ran into this last night. Tried restoring 2 different CWM backups and both got stuck on boot animation.
I eventually got a new ROM flashed. Going to try TWRP recovery I suppose.
I know I never had this problem with 4.4, this was the first time I have restored a LP ROM..
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Did you ever find out why the CWM restore led to getting stuck on boot animation??
Just ran into this last night. Tried restoring 2 different CWM backups and both got stuck on boot animation.
I eventually got a new ROM flashed. Going to try TWRP recovery I suppose.
I know I never had this problem with 4.4, this was the first time I have restored a LP ROM..
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My guess would be; cwm hasn't been optimized for Lollipop. Cyanogen has just recently started working on 5.0 and they probably haven't touched the recovery too much. But that's just my guess.
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My guess would be; cwm hasn't been optimized for Lollipop. Cyanogen has just recently started working on 5.0 and they probably haven't touched the recovery too much. But that's just my guess.
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Yea figured something like that.
Got TWRP installed, will try to update after my next nandroid restore so that any old CWM users will know..