bear in mind am a total noob at android
I need help with going back to 4.4.4 from 5.0.1 I have unlocked bootloader and root.
is it as simple as installing a ROM ? just download the zip and install ???
I want to go back to 4.4.4 as I want exposed modules .etc
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zebzyhull said:
bear in mind am a total noob at android
I need help with going back to 4.4.4 from 5.0.1 I have unlocked bootloader and root.
is it as simple as installing a ROM ? just download the zip and install ???
I want to go back to 4.4.4 as I want exposed modules .etc
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If you have a custom recovery you could flash a custom Rom. Look for the stock Rom by vomer in the development forum. Or you can flash the factory image with fastboot. See the sticky rollup thread in the general forum. In there you'll find a guide to flash the factory image
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Hey guys I just got a T-Mobile G2 and have a few questions if you don't mind.
I've been reading through the forums and I see that root and such is still not available for the official KitKat update. So my question is, is it better to not install the KitKat update and just go ahead and root and install TWRP onto my device? Or is it wiser to just install the KitKat update and wait for root? Does the new KitKat update provide a new radio or bootloader that I will eventually need?
I'm looking to install CM11, so just wondering what the best route is. Thanks for any help provided!
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If you root and install recovery, you can flash the new radio. The KitKat update does come with the new radio. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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Retinto said:
If you root and install recovery, you can flash the new radio. The KitKat update does come with the new radio. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
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If you flash the new radio you lose rotation on other roms. If you wanna flash cm11 do not take the update, you'll have to manually downgrade to get recovery.
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Thanks for correcting me.
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Hi.
What kind of steps should I do before flash with custom ROM.
I am now on Samsung ROM (4.1.2) and it is rooted. Backup is most essential if I would like to go back to it.
But anything else?
Try to post questions in q&a section next time
Back up all
Be sure you have the latest stable recovery if you want a KitKat ROM
Wipe all in recovery
Flash ROM
Flash gapps
Reboot
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demkantor said:
Try to post questions in q&a section next time
Back up all
Be sure you have the latest stable recovery if you want a KitKat ROM
Wipe all in recovery
Flash ROM
Flash gapps
Reboot
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So is there any apk that is possible to make all backups in stock rom and then under custom rom to install that apk and recover everything there?
I want to avoid installing all apk and set all settings from scratch.
I have an unlocked and rooted Nexus 5 on 4.4.4 KTU84P running a stock image that was updated OTA.
I've been getting the OTA update all day but it keeps failing to install. The error says there is an issue with the file in the /cache/ folder. I've been able to update OTA in the past until this version.
I wouldn't mind just using Nexus Root Toolkit to update but to do that don't I have to unroot and wipe the device? I just want to update without wiping the device.
Is it possible?
Skullpuck said:
I have an unlocked and rooted Nexus 5 on 4.4.4 KTU84P running a stock image that was updated OTA.
I've been getting the OTA update all day but it keeps failing to install. The error says there is an issue with the file in the /cache/ folder. I've been able to update OTA in the past until this version.
I wouldn't mind just using Nexus Root Toolkit to update but to do that don't I have to unroot and wipe the device? I just want to update without wiping the device.
Is it possible?
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Are you on the stock recovery or do you have a custom recovery. You must be on stock
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jd1639 said:
Are you on the stock recovery or do you have a custom recovery. You must be on stock
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Custom. TWRP I believe. Whatever the one the Nexus Toolkit uses.
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Custom. TWRP I believe. Whatever the one the Nexus Toolkit uses.
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You need to be on stock. Flash that in fastboot. Don't know if you can do that in nrt
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jd1639 said:
You need to be on stock. Flash that in fastboot. Don't know if you can do that in nrt
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So there's absolutely no other way of doing this besides removing my custom recovery?
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So there's absolutely no other way of doing this besides removing my custom recovery?
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Nope, has to be stock recovery
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You need to be on stock. Flash that in fastboot. Don't know if you can do that in nrt
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Nope, has to be stock recovery
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Then why was I able to update to 4.3 and 4.4 both while TWRP was installed? I had 0 problems.
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Then why was I able to update to 4.3 and 4.4 both while TWRP was installed? I had 0 problems.
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5.0 is different. Trust me on this
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There is an option on the Toolkit to revert the recovery back to stock. Will that be enough to install the update or do I have to unroot as well?
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There is an option on the Toolkit to revert the recovery back to stock. Will that be enough to install the update or do I have to unroot as well?
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The tool kit will probably return you to stock and wipe your device. Skip the tool kit. Just flash the stock recovery in fastboot. If you don't know how see @rootSU's sticky in the general forum
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The tool kit will probably return you to stock and wipe your device. Skip the tool kit. Just flash the stock recovery in fastboot. If you don't know how see @rootSU's sticky in the general forum
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Just going to jump in here...
my nexus is just rooted and unlocked... but is on stock
But still no luck...
do i need to unroot?
Thanks
Same here... Mine is also only rooted and unlocked (everything is stock) but when update started in recovery error appears...
I tried only to see what it looks like, but because xposed and ART don't like each other i'll stay on KK
I have a confusion after going through various threads.
I have an unlocked bootloader and the device is running Lollipop and I would like to root it.
Should I use Nexus Root Toolkit or CF-Auto-Root.
I'm confused because somewhere I read that I need a custom Kernel, but I have stock Kernel.
I would no want to change my kernel as it will stop further OTA Updates which Google Rolls-Out, according to me. Please correct me on this too if I'm wrong.
I really need help. Thanks in advance
starting from stable supersu 2.35 modified kernel is NOT required.
stay away from auto tool
Flash latest SuperSU in recovery. Stock or custom doesn't matter.
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shri_chanakya said:
Flash latest SuperSU in recovery. Stock or custom doesn't matter.
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stock recovery????
ironia. said:
stock recovery????
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Sorry I was referring to stock or custom kernel doesn't matter of you have twrp. Use cf auto root if you are stock recovery
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Hi I have been looking everywhere in the forum. Is there a stock zip to 5.1.1 that I can flash via twrp?
Thanks
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Difficult to find definately
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8Pzf3SOfzaIWm9Hai01X0xRNXc/view?usp=sharing
Link is from the nexus 5 general tab...Android 5.1.1 lmy48b discussion ...page 125..
Good luck
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Difficult to find definately
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8Pzf3SOfzaIWm9Hai01X0xRNXc/view?usp=sharing
Link is from the nexus 5 general tab...Android 5.1.1 lmy48b discussion ...page 125..
Good luck
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Thanks! Do o just need to flash the one you provided or the boot loader and radio zip too? (On the thread)
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You need to flash the new bootloader first
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I'm trying to retain my Root, User Data, and CWM Recovery. Can I simply sideload the system.img? Basically create a zip containing only the system.img then use CWM's sideload?
I found my answer here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...e-update-rooted-device-to-5-1-lmy47d-t3050789
Thanks.