Hi Guys i just got my shield (32gb direct from nvidia) and it came with 4.4.2.
I am pretty sure towel root works to root 4.4.4 but im not sure if it was backwards compatible or not?
Also i want to get to 5.0.1 rooted and keep the bootloader locked.
So is it possible to root it on 4.4.2 with towelroot to keep locked bootloader then run a "pre rooted" 5.0.1 update or something?
Thanks
yes, yuo need cwm 4.4.4: load full 5.0.1(zip file,not OTA) and SuperSu in internal sdcard, in cwm install 5.0.1(not reboot), install SuperSu,reboot. sorry for my russian.
zergo2007 said:
yes, yuo need cwm 4.4.4: load full 5.0.1(zip file,not OTA) and SuperSu in internal sdcard, in cwm install 5.0.1(not reboot), install SuperSu,reboot. sorry for my russian.
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Thanks for the reply.
Where can i find cwm 4.4.4 and the 5.0.1 zip?
I have the American 32gb version with LTE.
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Hey guys,
I have the Moto G and i unlocked te bootloader, did an custom recovery and rooted the device and i had a custom rom. But i got back to stock with this GUIDE and i got no rooted device and no custom recovery but i still have the unlocked bootloader, i also have a other stock image of the moto then normally! (I have the 210.12.32.falcon_umts.Retail.en.US version) and i need the global gsm version xt1032 if i am right. But my question is, can i get ota updates now? because i want android L!
Thanks already.
Friso
Sorry for bad english
Your warranty is just invalid but you'll be able to perform an ota update. If you have doubts flash a stock 4.4.2 firmware and update it via ota, I'm sure you'll be able to do it. You'll enjoy Andoid L, don't worry
Friso10 said:
Hey guys,
I have the Moto G and i unlocked te bootloader, did an custom recovery and rooted the device and i had a custom rom. But i got back to stock with this GUIDE and i got no rooted device and no custom recovery but i still have the unlocked bootloader, i also have a other stock image of the moto then normally! (I have the 210.12.32.falcon_umts.Retail.en.US version) and i need the global gsm version xt1032 if i am right. But my question is, can i get ota updates now? because i want android L!
Thanks already.
Friso
Sorry for bad english
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Having an unlocked bootloader has no adverse effect on the ability to update via OTA. You can even be rooted, although, you will more than likely lose root upon updating, which shouldn't be too difficult to get back. The only things that would affect updating via OTA is if you have a custom recovery, or if you've modified/deleted any system files/apps.
Hello,
I tried to find a way to root D2303. I unlocked the boot loader the official way.
On my device is Build 18.3.1.C.0.21 (KitKat 4.4.4).
There are two possible ways: Towelroot and CWM with SuperSU.
It seems KK 4.4.2 is needed for both. So I tried to flash 18.3.C.0.37 (KK 4.4.2) it with Sony's tool Emma.
After boot the device had still Build 18.3.1.C.0.21.
What shall I try next?
Here you have a way to root 4.4.4 -->http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m2/general/d2303-how-to-root-kitkat-4-4-4-t2955337
stay on 18.3.1.C.0.21 it is and for this rom root
Use this flashtool, is the best
You said that Towelroot works fine in 4.4.4? Or did I misunderstand the comment? xD
If I'm right, could you please tell me how could root the phone? Thanks
buddy, Towelroot only for JB ... please read a little
Here is all described -->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791290
krzycho26 said:
buddy, Towelroot only for JB ... please read a little
Here is all described -->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2791290
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That already know xD. So, the thing you try to appoint is Root from 4.3 and then using OTA Update for 4.4.4 KitKat? Is that? Thanks.
1. you need to make a backup copy of DRM keys (this is the forum)
2. unlock the bootloader
3. and then (after reading a few threads on the root), download the appropriate software,ect..., you can start working on the root of your phone
Good luck
Hello
I run stock rom with twrp
I download the update and then i tap to install it
It reboot my phone into recovery mode without updating it
Then i reboot my phone and i realize that the update was lost
It says me that my phone is updated(thats not true)
What can i do?
Maybe i can flash the update because i downloaded it and probably it is somewhere in my device?
Please help me
Thanks
Assuming you are rooted (since you mentioned TWRP), you cannot install updates to Lollipop - because your system partition is modified. You will need to be completely stock if you want to take OTA.
P.S. The update is 5.0.1, not 5.1
I was in the same condition, I flashed a stock lollipo android 5 with is home kernel, no root and with unlocked bootloader but the result is not changing. When the 5.1 update pop appears I confirm dowbload, I confirm installation but when reboot in recovery a very fast fake installation runs on error and then stop on home twrp immage.
Please any flashable pure stock will probably be easier.
Thanks
Sorry jj14 I confirm update is 5.0.1
momotizzati said:
Sorry jj14 I confirm update is 5.0.1
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Backup your apps and other files on your phone and just flash the 5.0.1 factory image, reroot and restore your user apps and you`re done.
Could you please upload a stock .zip file 5.0.1 that I could flash from recovery??
momotizzati said:
Could you please upload a stock .zip file 5.0.1 that I could flash from recovery??
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Look here
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
Hi
I want to unlock my bootloader and root my M2. So i should do that in this order?
1. Downgrade to 4.4.4 from 5.1.1
2. Unlock the bootloader
3. Update of bootloader (?)
4. Flash 5.1.1
5. Root 5.1.
Is that right or i should do something more or less?
You don't need to unlock the bootloader just for root. If your gonna downgrade to KK just flash a pre-rooted zip via recovery on rooted KK
But i want 5.1.1 with root so if i downgrade and root i will not be able to update to 5.1.1 (cause when you have root - you can make update and if you flash the newest firmware root will disappear).
I thought that downgrade is necessary for unlocking bootloader thats why i mentioned about downgrade.
I just want to have rooted 5.1.1 because i need to delete lot of garbages from the apps and other personalisations.
So flash a pre-rooted 5.1 zip via recovery on rooted KK(this is what I've done to get rooted 18.6.A.0.182 5.1on LB ). Or update to 18.6.A.0.182 then use the dodgy kingroot app to root then change kinguser to supersu. Unless you want to use cm or omni custom roms it's pointless unlocking the bootloader when root is available on locked bootloader
I think this thread about PhilZ recovery is perfect for me http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-m2/development/d2303-philz-touch-recovery-6-t3047492
Thank you for help!
Yes it's a good working recovery. Used to use it myself
Hi,
I´m on 6.0 rooted with TWRP and would like to update to Nougat without setting up my phone from scratch.
Does this work?:
Flash Stock Bootloader. (Does it have to be the exact same one from the Stock rom version i have?)
Unroot with Supersu
Receive Ota Updates?
Or how would you do it?
Thanks in advance
nearlygod said:
Hi,
I´m on 6.0 rooted with TWRP and would like to update to Nougat without setting up my phone from scratch.
Does this work?:
Flash Stock Bootloader. (Does it have to be the exact same one from the Stock rom version i have?)
Unroot with Supersu
Receive Ota Updates?
Or how would you do it?
Thanks in advance
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Hi mate
I am assuming you have a root stock firmware....
Check this thread , it explains how to update stock firmware without losing anything..... BUT you will have to install TWRP and root afterwards