[Q] Root (partially) gone after 5.1 update - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys,
my setting was: rooted 5.0 but stock bootloader (I think). Now I want to update to 5.1 and followed the instructions in this post. Also I flashed TWRP and the current SuperSU.
Now, SuperSU tells me that
No su-file is installed and SuperSU isn't able to install one
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RootChecker tells me that
Sorry! Root access is not properly installed
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But with ES File Explorer I can access / and all of its subfolders.
So it seems, that my phone is still kind of rooted but there's so su-file. Any hints how I can fix that?
Furthermore, the preferences crash when I try to open the Language and Input section. Everything else works flawlessly.

@VestoSli
Did you follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...e-update-rooted-device-to-5-1-lmy47d-t3050789 ?

zagorteney said:
@VestoSli
Did you follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...e-update-rooted-device-to-5-1-lmy47d-t3050789 ?
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Yes, and that's why I'm asking. I can't figure out why it does not work properly.

VestoSli said:
Yes, and that's why I'm asking. I can't figure out why it does not work properly.
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Forgive me for bumping this post but I haven't found a solution yet. Your help would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks!

VestoSli said:
Forgive me for bumping this post but I haven't found a solution yet. Your help would greatly be appreciated.
Thanks!
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Sorry, at my first post I didn't see your link. This will work for sure: http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701

zagorteney said:
Sorry, at my first post I didn't see your link. This will work for sure: http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/general/tutorial-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2513701
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Thanks, but this will not only wipe the phone but I will also loose root, right? With this you imply that I can't recover root and solve this Languages and Input issue without wiping and re-rooting?

VestoSli said:
Thanks, but this will not only wipe the phone but I will also loose root, right? With this you imply that I can't recover root and solve this Languages and Input issue without wiping and re-rooting?
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You can flash just system.img. You will not loose any data and rooting again is not such a deal. There are too many dependences to discover what actually went (still is) wrong.

zagorteney said:
You can flash just system.img. You will not loose any data and rooting again is not such a deal. There are too many dependences to discover what actually went (still is) wrong.
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Alright. Thanks for the help.
Just to be clear: I just flash the system.img from 5.1 like I've done before? And would you be so kind as to point me to a tutorial on how to re-root without wiping?
Thanks!

VestoSli said:
Alright. Thanks for the help.
Just to be clear: I just flash the system.img from 5.1 like I've done before? And would you be so kind as to point me to a tutorial on how to re-root without wiping?
Thanks!
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Rooting will not wipe anything.

zagorteney said:
Rooting will not wipe anything.
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Alright, I re-flashed the systems.img and the current SuperSU zip (seems like I used an older one before) and root is back
The preferences section "Languages and Input" is still crashing though.
Edit: Nevermind. I had to enable the Google Keyboard, now everything is fine.

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dont get signal wifi

After install cwm and root,method for 2.3.5, I get wifi error, What do I need for came to get wifi conection?, sorry but I am snow and the scl is to my friend, thanks in advance.
I have 2.3.6 branded Movistar spain
cheers
Anyone can help me?
pato66 said:
Anyone can help me?
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I see someone else having the same issue. have you tried both the universal cfroot and the one specifically for kpq? have you ensured to wipe all caches after installing? if you don't have much work done in adding personal stuff to you phone, why not try a factory reset at the same time?
supergaijin said:
I see someone else having the same issue. have you tried both the universal cfroot and the one specifically for kpq? have you ensured to wipe all caches after installing? if you don't have much work done in adding personal stuff to you phone, why not try a factory reset at the same time?
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Do you think I can repair only with a factory reset? But I lost my root or only came to the factory configuration.
Do you can to say step by step for root from 2.3.6?,thanks.
Regards
pato66 said:
Do you think I can repair only with a factory reset? But I lost my root or only came to the factory configuration.
Do you can to say step by step for root from 2.3.6?,thanks.
Regards
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in android development, there is a thread for universal cfroot. is that the one you used? and while you said your phone is 2.3.5/2.3.6, you didn't mention what fw version by leter designation, like kpn or kpq...
supergaijin said:
in android development, there is a thread for universal cfroot. is that the one you used? and while you said your phone is 2.3.5/2.3.6, you didn't mention what fw version by leter designation, like kpn or kpq...
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Sorry, Its 2.3.5 GINGERBREAD_BGKPG, BASEBAND I9003LUBKB1. CFS I9003XECKP5
Dont work videoplay too, I am looking the solution for this bugs after root.
Any solution for that?
pato66 said:
Sorry, Its 2.3.5 GINGERBREAD_BGKPG, BASEBAND I9003LUBKB1. CFS I9003XECKP5
Dont work videoplay too, I am looking the solution for this bugs after root.
Any solution for that?
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ok, now which version of cf root and cwm did you install? and, since you're already rooting, etc., why not try going to kpq? I'm not saying to do it now, just asking...
supergaijin said:
ok, now which version of cf root and cwm did you install? and, since you're already rooting, etc., why not try going to kpq? I'm not saying to do it now, just asking...
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Hello, yes I try KPQ yeah Its 2.3.6, now only I have to root and install cwm, what version I can install for root and cwm? and dont have problem with wifi and videoplay, Thanks.
Cheers
pato66 said:
Hello, yes I try KPQ yeah Its 2.3.6, now only I have to root and install cwm, what version I can install for root and cwm? and dont have problem with wifi and videoplay, Thanks.
Cheers
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before installing cfroot, have you confirmed your wireless is working at this point? if it's working, read this thread to understand better what you have to do to avoid errors.
next try installing this kernel from utter chaos (v5t6, the one I use), and this cfroot (universal + extra, the one I use) and see if you still have wifi, which should be working fine.

Help: Wipe+Root

Hi all.
How can I wipe my Nexus 5 so it is a plain Kit Kat 4.4.2 (like the day I received it) and just root it? it's currently in 4.4.2 and rooted, but with a lot of stuf in it too. My main concern is how to wipe once it's rooted, and how to reroot.
For those who like to read, a little more info:
I have a Nexus 5 which received 2 days ago. I come from an iPhone 5S, so... pretty newbie...
I unlocked the bootloader and rooted the device after unboxing, and have been using it since. Problems are:
1. I just found out about CWM and its capabilities, and I intend to use the backups a lot.
2. I kind of ****ed up with a couple of apps I regret installing.
3. After a backup I just did today, it asked to whether or not fix the recovery (or something like that). Selected YES, nothing happened. It then asked to fix the root... said YES and screwed it completely. I had to put SuperSu in the phone as a ZIP and manually install it again to recover my root access. It kind of looks "dirty" now, lol.
Anyways, I'd like to make a whole device backup from CWM with Kit Kat out of the box, no extra apps installed. Just rooted. Then install all my stuff, sync contacts and so on, and make another backup.
That's why I want to erase the device and have it all clean (just rooted).
Thanks!
Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
Then go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
jd1639 said:
Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
Then go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
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Thanks! Can link 2 be replaced with just running CF-Auto-Root? That's what I used the first time and worked great.
rwed said:
Thanks! Can link 2 be replaced with just running CF-Auto-Root? That's what I used the first time and worked great.
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It can, but I'd recommend you do it per the link.
jd1639 said:
It can, but I'd recommend you do it per the link.
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Mmm. OK. And why? (Just curious at this point)
rwed said:
Mmm. OK. And why? (Just curious at this point)
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Because the 2nd method furnishes you with knowledge and experience to help you understand and learn things that cf auto root "automates" for you. Using our recommended method, you will have a head start in knowing how to do things you may need to do to recover your device from various scenarios.
...for example, had you used that method last time - applying logic and knowledge, you may not have created this thread
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rootSU said:
...for example, had you used that method last time - applying logic and knowledge, you may not have created this thread
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lol OK. Thanks guys.
I come from iOS after several years. Please bear that in mind.
We're just offering you the benefit of our collective experience. Some of us have been doing this for years so please understand - we're not giving you grief. We have your best interests in mind
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rootSU said:
We're just offering you the benefit of our collective experience. Some of us have been doing this for years so please understand - we're not giving you grief. We have your best interests in mind
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Oh please, I know. I was just hiding my ignorance under the iOS carpet.
Will give a read to both links tomorrow. Will definitely do link1 on friday if I find the time, and will then consider either doing link2 or going the CF-Auto-Root way.
I'll let you know how this all ends.
Again, thanks!
Update:
Followed steps in link1. Everything went fine.
Gave a deep read to link2. Found it understandable and easy to do and follow, but decided to go the CF-Auto-Root way just because I had done it before and worked nicely...
Everything OK. Something weird happened -again- though. After the clean restore and root, I installed CWM and proceeded to make a backup of the plain system. After it, it asked to fix root again. I had previously said YES, which lead to a broken root, so I said NO this time. Same thing happened!! I lost root and had to manually install SuperSu 1.93 from ZIP in CWM... Why does this happen?
Anyways, I have another question. If one day I decide to restore from this backup I just made, will it be exactly as doing a complete restore following link1?
Thanks!
jd1639 said:
Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47156064
Then go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
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rootSU said:
Because the 2nd method furnishes you with knowledge and experience to help you understand and learn things that cf auto root "automates" for you. Using our recommended method, you will have a head start in knowing how to do things you may need to do to recover your device from various scenarios.
...for example, had you used that method last time - applying logic and knowledge, you may not have created this thread
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Stop using cwm... use twrp or philz which can turn the nag off.
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rwed said:
Update:
Followed steps in link1. Everything went fine.
Gave a deep read to link2. Found it understandable and easy to do and follow, but decided to go the CF-Auto-Root way just because I had done it before and worked nicely...
Everything OK. Something weird happened -again- though. After the clean restore and root, I installed CWM and proceeded to make a backup of the plain system. After it, it asked to fix root again. I had previously said YES, which lead to a broken root, so I said NO this time. Same thing happened!! I lost root and had to manually install SuperSu 1.93 from ZIP in CWM... Why does this happen?
Anyways, I have another question. If one day I decide to restore from this backup I just made, will it be exactly as doing a complete restore following link1?
Thanks!
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Flash this in cwm http://d-h.st/YpG. It'll put twrp on
Oh damn it... Really? OK, a couple of quick questions:
1. Did reinstalling SuperSu leave junk in the file system?
2. Will flashing TWRP leave anything either?
My OCD would probably make me restore again if the answer to any of those questions is yes.
rootSU said:
Stop using cwm... use twrp or philz which can turn the nag off.
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jd1639 said:
Flash this in cwm http://d-h.st/YpG. It'll put twrp on
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rwed said:
Oh damn it... Really? OK, a couple of quick questions:
1. Did reinstalling SuperSu leave junk in the file system?
2. Will flashing TWRP leave anything either?
My OCD would probably make me restore again if the answer to any of those questions is yes.
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No to both your questions.
jd1639 said:
No to both your questions.
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Thank you very much!
I just saw that TWRP is in version 5.7.3 in the Play Store. Any reason why you linked to 2.6.3.4? I'm asking because I guess it'll update as soon as I boot. Right?
rwed said:
Thank you very much!
I just saw that TWRP is in version 5.7.3 in the Play Store. Any reason why you linked to 2.6.3.4? I'm asking because I guess it'll update as soon as I boot. Right?
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Not for the nexus 5. I think you're looking at cwm.
jd1639 said:
Not for the nexus 5. I think you're looking at cwm.
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I saw it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager
rwed said:
I saw it here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager
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I just looked at it. I'm not sure what that is. The file I linked you to is the latest image from goo.im which is the official twrp depository.
jd1639 said:
I just looked at it. I'm not sure what that is. The file I linked you to is the latest image from goo.im which is the official twrp depository.
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I'll just install your file, specially if you can't even tell what that thing I linked is. Thank you jd. :good:
rwed said:
Thank you very much!
I just saw that TWRP is in version 5.7.3 in the Play Store. Any reason why you linked to 2.6.3.4? I'm asking because I guess it'll update as soon as I boot. Right?
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That's the twrp manager. Different things. One is an app and one is a recovery
Sent from my Nexus 5

[Q] Root Problems (Solved)

Hi,
I'm having issues with my OPO root. After unlocking Bootloader, flashing TWRP recovery and installing SuperSu, I installed some root Apps. The first one worked (gave permission), but the second App said I have no root installed, and the first one said the same. When I restart my phone sometimes it works but only for some seconds.
Hope someone can help.
Slayer__ said:
Hi,
I'm having issues with my OPO root. After unlocking Bootloader, flashing TWRP recovery and installing SuperSu, I installed some root Apps. The first one worked (gave permission), but the second App said I have no root installed. When I restart my phone sometimes it works but only for the first or second App.
Hope someone can help.
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Toolkit?
Did you do this
Disable CM Recovery Protection - On your phone go to Settings > Developer options. Then disable the 'Update recovery with system updates' option.
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with SuperSu : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54383417&postcount=5
playya said:
Toolkit?
Did you do this
with SuperSu : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54383417&postcount=5
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Ohhh, thanks it worked.
Slayer__ said:
Ohhh, thanks it worked.
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did you use a toolkit?
playya said:
did you use a toolkit?
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No, I didn't
Slayer__ said:
No, I didn't
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ok seems those who have used toolkits have that issue. You followed the sticky in general and still had that issue? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2788632
playya said:
ok seems those who have used toolkits have that issue. You followed the sticky in general and still had that issue? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2788632
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Not this Guide another Guide I found, there was nothing about to uncheck the RESPECT CM ROOT SETTINGS in SuperSU
Slayer__ said:
Not this Guide another Guide I found, there was nothing about to uncheck the RESPECT CM ROOT SETTINGS in SuperSU
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ok thats the guide I used and had no issues. As an fyi whenever I get a new device and want to root I come to xda and look for any stickied root methods since that means they have worked properly and is trusted by the community...
Glad I could help and take it easy!

[Q] Microphone Problem {} Need Help

Hey, I have got a problem with my OnePlus One for quiet some time..
It started about 2 months ago - Whenever I'm on a call, the other side can barely hear me unless I'm on speaker.
I did some reading and there are suggestions that this is because of some mis-written code or something, that makes the input of the microphone low, so that only a small precent of the sound is being transferred to the one I'm talking to.
this may or may not be the problem, but I wanted to ask you fellows if anyone has any suggestion on what's causing this and how to try & solve it.
I'm Running a Stock 5.0.2 Cm12s with the latest OTA update, and this problem started when I had Stock 4.4.4 CM11s.
Device isn't rooted & never was.
Locked Bootloader.
Please help if you can
Lidor167 said:
Hey, I have got a problem with my OnePlus One for quiet some time..
It started about 2 months ago - Whenever I'm on a call, the other side can barely hear me unless I'm on speaker.
I did some reading and there are suggestions that this is because of some mis-written code or something, that makes the input of the microphone low, so that only a small precent of the sound is being transferred to the one I'm talking to.
this may or may not be the problem, but I wanted to ask you fellows if anyone has any suggestion on what's causing this and how to try & solve it.
I'm Running a Stock 5.0.2 Cm12s with the latest OTA update, and this problem started when I had Stock 4.4.4 CM11s.
Device isn't rooted & never was.
Locked Bootloader.
Please help if you can
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try to flash this http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/fix-low-mic-call-t3055661
I had the same problem and it fixed it.
The only thing is that i had to flash it after every rom change.
solokiller11 said:
try to flash this http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/fix-low-mic-call-t3055661
I had the same problem and it fixed it.
The only thing is that i had to flash it after every rom change.
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Does it not require a root access?
Lidor167 said:
Does it not require a root access?
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it requires a custom recovery but not sure about root, i guess its required but not sure
solokiller11 said:
it requires a custom recovery but not sure about root, i guess its required but to sure
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I don't even know what costum recovery means..
Lidor167 said:
I don't even know what costum recovery means..
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read this thread, its a great one and explains everything you need to know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/guides-bacon-timmaaas-how-to-guides-t2839471
you don't have to read everything (although recommended)
solokiller11 said:
read this thread, its a great one and explains everything you need to know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/guides-bacon-timmaaas-how-to-guides-t2839471
you don't have to read everything (although recommended)
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So in order to install a custom recovery ( say TWRP ) I do not need root acess? do I only need to follow step no.2 at the guide you gave me?
Lidor167 said:
I don't even know what costum recovery means..
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Lidor167 said:
So in order to install a custom recovery ( say TWRP ) I do not need root acess? do I only need to follow step no.2 at the guide you gave me?
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Yes, But it is also recommended to root the phone. Root is a great thing to have

Nougat Twrp/Root Gone Wrong

I installed TWRP but I think I may have followed a step incorrectly. I reformatted my data, but now I'm missing all of the stock huawei apps, including the keyboard. Any idea on what I may have done incorrectly or have an idea on how I could fix this?
BonezMontana said:
I installed TWRP but I think I may have followed a step incorrectly. I reformatted my data, but now I'm missing all of the stock huawei apps, including the keyboard. Any idea on what I may have done incorrectly or have an idea on how I could fix this?
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Flash back data_full.zip
faizalotai said:
Flash back data_full.zip
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Where would I obtain that? Are you referring to update_data_full_hw_usa.zip?
BonezMontana said:
Where would I obtain that? Are you referring to update_data_full_hw_usa.zip?
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Yes
faizalotai said:
Yes
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I really appreciate this a lot, this finally worked for me lol. I was reading some other instructions and this was missing.

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