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[Q] How to Root from unlocked phone without losing data on Mac?

HI guys,
i just recently updated my nexus to 4.3.3 and lost the 'root' capability.
My phone is unlocked at the moment and all i want to do is to root it again but i don't want to lose/refortmat any data that's already on my phone.
I read a couple of threads and couldn't find a clear info.
If possible, if you know instruction for Mac that would be excellent!
Much appreciate it in advance!

x-online said:
HI guys,
i just recently updated my nexus to 4.3.3 and lost the 'root' capability.
My phone is unlocked at the moment and all i want to do is to root it again but i don't want to lose/refortmat any data that's already on my phone.
I read a couple of threads and couldn't find a clear info.
If possible, if you know instruction for Mac that would be excellent!
Much appreciate it in advance!
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Just fastboot flash a custom recovery on your phone and then flash super su in recovery
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If you dont want to flash a custom recovery you can try Chainfire auto root.
If the bootloader is already unlocked (can check turning the phone with power+vol down, it will say at the bottom "LOCK STATE - unlocked") them the data won't be wiped. If you already used this method and have SuperSu, the app will be uninstalled when you use it and won't have root access, you can download it again on the play store. I also recommend you to update first to 4.4.4, (I asume you have 4.4.3 instead of 4.3.3) or you will have to repeat the procedure if you don't...

Thanks guys! i'll test it out now! *finger cross*

[Completed] [Q] Galaxy Note 3 Root - Odin stuck at cache.img, can't boot

Hi all,
So I've decided to root my Exynos International Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900) using Chainfire's CF-Auto-Root. Problem is, Odin gets stuck at cache.img, then fails after a couple of minutes. Phone then displays BSOD whenever I try to boot. I can access download mode again, but not recovery. My phone is stock 4.2.2.
It's the first time I have such a problem, I flashed a couple of phones before without any trouble. I searched XDA for a solution and tried other Odin versions, different cable/ports, even tried on another computer, still doesn't work.
My first concern is not to lose any data as I didn't back anything up. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to ask about any missing info.
Thanks!

I see. It didn't say on the XDA thread it was only for Lollipop, but I checked in CF's website and you're right. I've wanted to update to LL ages ago but I didn't get it through OTA. The only LL release that's available for SM-N900 in SamMobile is Russian :/ I don't know if I should flash that one...
Would it be safe to flash back my stock 4.2.2 to at least get my phone back working? Or would the Russian release work for me (assuming it has language choice)?
Also, once I choose which ROM to use, would I loose my data when I flash it? I assume it is flashed the same way than root.
Thanks!

Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. I assume you've seen this,http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423. In regards to flashing a Rom you should always clear data, dalvic cache and cache before flashing. That will erase data so backup first. You should look into titanium backup on the play store.

jd1639 said:
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. I assume you've seen this,http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423. In regards to flashing a Rom you should always clear data, dalvic cache and cache before flashing. That will erase data so backup first. You should look into titanium backup on the play store.
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Yes, that is the thread I've used to flash the root. Now I have a BSOD phone and need to fix it without losing data :/ I didn't back up so I guess flashing ROM is out of the question. Any suggestions ?

GST_Diandre said:
Yes, that is the thread I've used to flash the root. Now I have a BSOD phone and need to fix it without losing data :/ I didn't back up so I guess flashing ROM is out of the question. Any suggestions ?
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You're not going to like it, but you need to flash the stock firmware in Odin and lose your data. It's the only way to get your device working again.
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jd1639 said:
You're not going to like it, but you need to flash the stock firmware in Odin and lose your data. It's the only way to get your device working again.
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I'm surprised. Can you at least explain why the root didn't work? I did everything as stated in the tutorial. I didn't expect a simple root operation would result in me losing everything on my phone; some data I cannot afford to lose.
Also, the phone says that using Kies in recovery mode is what should be done. Kies doesn't recognize the phone as needing repair. Any info?
Thanks !

GST_Diandre said:
I'm surprised. Can you at least explain why the root didn't work? I did everything as stated in the tutorial. I didn't expect a simple root operation would result in me losing everything on my phone; some data I cannot afford to lose.
Also, the phone says that using Kies in recovery mode is what should be done. Kies doesn't recognize the phone as needing repair. Any info?
Thanks !
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Sorry, but live and learn. Always backup before doing any thing new on your phone. Especially rooting and flashing roms as they sometimes go wrong and rooting bypasses some of the safe guards the manufacture builds into the phone to avoid problems. Kies is crap. Learn to use Odin, if your rooting and roming you'll need it sooner or later. And you're at the sooner stage.
Edit, I'd really try asking your question here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/help. I'm not sure on your device if you can go back to nb1, 4.4.4, firmware. I'm assuming there is no 5.x firmware for your device at this time. You can check at sammobile.com. But Samsung has updated the bootloader with each update and you have to flash the firmware with the same bootloader version. You can't go backwards.
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jd1639 said:
Sorry, but live and learn. Always backup before doing any thing new on your phone. Especially rooting and flashing roms as they sometimes go wrong and rooting bypasses some of the safe guards the manufacture builds into the phone to avoid problems. Kies is crap. Learn to use Odin, if your rooting and roming you'll need it sooner or later. And you're at the sooner stage.
Edit, I'd really try asking your question here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/help. I'm not sure on your device if you can go back to nb1, 4.4.4, firmware. I'm assuming there is no 5.x firmware for your device at this time. You can check at sammobile.com. But Samsung has updated the bootloader with each update and you have to flash the firmware with the same bootloader version. You can't go backwards.
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I will, thank you. I can't afford losing anything as of now. Really hope there's a way of getting it to boot back up.

GST_Diandre said:
I will, thank you. I can't afford losing anything as of now. Really hope there's a way of getting it to boot back up.
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SOLVED. I can't believe how easy it was. I was about to flash it over from scratch but then it struck me.
Chainfire ships Odin with all its root bundles, a version where you cannot untick "Auto Reboot". Because of Auto Reboot being ticked, Odin freezes at "cache.img". It might not freeze for some people but for me, having Auto Reboot activated causes the freeze
Downloading a different version of Odin (any version, I used 3.09) that allows changing parameters and LEAVING EVERYTHING UNTICKED BUT F. RESET TIME works like a charm.
Don't forget to reboot your phone after Odin displays PASS or RESET (Long press power).
I'm going to PM Chainfire about this, and tell a max of people about it.
Thank you for your support
EDIT: Also going to NANDroid my phone. I'm tired of panicking over failed roots

The cellular network won't start after root.

Hello guys, i have an oneplus one for a month or two and yesterday i rooted it using Kingroot *i haven't unlocked the bootloader or something like this, just pressed root and waited* , i have busybox , lucky patcher things like this nothing special. Since then my cellular network won't start. Is the only solution to unroot or even maybe reset the phone to the factory settings? I would preffer not to.

Kachada said:
Hello guys, i have an oneplus one for a month or two and yesterday i rooted it using Kingroot *i haven't unlocked the bootloader or something like this, just pressed root and waited* , i have busybox , lucky patcher things like this nothing special. Since then my cellular network won't start. Is the only solution to unroot or even maybe reset the phone to the factory settings? I would preffer not to.
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root does not affect network generally .check apn settings and
unlocking bootloader does not void warranty and do not use one click root if not urgently needed

#sychrome# said:
root does not affect network generally .check apn settings and
for bootloader does not void warranty using cheese app
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I spoke with a pro from my network provider and he made do some steps and it didn't help me, he said to me to check the sim and the sim works perfect on a non rooted android. So i guess its from the root.
Edit: he asked me if i re-softed my phone and told me to do a factory reboot if the sim is good.

Kachada said:
I spoke with a pro from my network provider and he made do some steps and it didn't help me, he said to me to check the sim and the sim works perfect on a non rooted android. So i guess its from the root.
Edit: he asked me if i re-softed my phone and told me to do a factory reboot if the sim is good.
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reset data is setback try using custom recovery for new modems or new ROM and use titanium backup for safety it would not help in future if it is because of root.

#sychrome# said:
reset data is setback try using custom recovery for new modems or new ROM and use titanium backup for safety it would not help in future if it is because of root.
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I don't want to change my cyanogen rom, it's great, i'll unroot it and maybe even reset it. I need the data more than the root.
Thanks!

Kachada said:
I don't want to change my cyanogen rom, it's great, i'll unroot it and maybe even reset it. I need the data more than the root.
Thanks!
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Your best bet is to unlock bootloader, wipe system and reflash your ROM (with custom recovery) , there are COS signed flashable zips in General Section. Unlocking bootloader if you've never done it before wipes the phone so backup your data to a PC and keep it unlocked, it doesn't void your warranty and it makes troubleshooting issues much easier. Factory reset of the phone WILL NOT remove root.
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Well i already unrooted it and deleted everything.I'm afraid to unlock the bootloader because i have never done something like this, my biggest experience with androids software is to root them with android apps . Would you recommend me to re-soft it to cm 13 official build or to factory reset it? I'll look for a tutorial for the bootloader and do my best.
Oh, and by the way, if i clear it unlock the bootloader etc and i can't fix the problem what should i do?
I'm a newbie so probably what i'm asking is stupid, but isn't there any chance that the bootloader is unlocked? I can enter it idk..

Check you APN settings , erase them and rewrite them. Root does not affect network. And i don't see how you would be able to switch ROMs if you don't unlock your bootloader...

thats why i said that i will unlock the bootloader. and i did the apn checking with a pro from the orange *my provider* and nothing, he even changed my settings from their system. It has too be from the root , i used the cellular to download the apps for the root, then rooted it rebooted and no more cellular.

Oh and i have another reason to think its from the root because after i rooted the phone some apps started to fall down. Apex launcher for example.

Renosh said:
Your best bet is to unlock bootloader, wipe system and reflash your ROM (with custom recovery) , there
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u can use bootloader unlock without data loss just search here for <zip file> at xda 1+1

#sychrome# said:
u can use bootloader unlock without data loss just search here for <zip file> at xda 1+1
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I unlocked bootloader when I bought the phone so its not relevant to me. It's a one time operation
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Renosh said:
I unlocked bootloader when I bought the phone so its not relevant to me. It's a one time operation
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same here but it would help others out
and i thinks that 1clickroot ripped his phone and services to this state.
moreover when <theguy> u use custom recovery do not modify system partition if u want ota
a q to <expert> is he able to flash systemless root without modifying system partition?

i tried to flash cm13 from twrp and it gave me error 7 , so ya i'm resetting it to the factory settings.

Kachada said:
i tried to flash cm13 from twrp and it gave me error 7 , so ya i'm resetting it to the factory settings.
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So you've been on CM13 and you're flashing kingroot? #facepalm
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No, I used kingroot on 12.1 yogd7, I unrooted it and tried to flash it to 13. I'll resoft it to the stock that's my only option. Does the resoft to the stock *with a PC* void my warranty?

Kachada said:
No, I used kingroot on 12.1 yogd7, I unrooted it and tried to flash it to 13. I'll resoft it to the stock that's my only option. Does the resoft to the stock *with a PC* void my warranty?
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Seriously go do some major reading cause you seem to know nothing and despite having issues with your phone since recently have made zero effort to use the stickies and guides in General section as well as this section where you posted this question. The information you need to learn is all over. Flashing the factory image needs an unlocked bootloader last I checked (might be wrong) and you have to do it via fastboot. There are stickies for OPO you just have to click and read or even go to YouTube lots of people have provided step by step guides.
It will not void your warranty, neither will unlocking your bootloader void your warranty on this phone.
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First you have to unlock your bootloader
Then flash firmware , now you can get your network working, if you want flash twrp recovery and root with SuperSU. Or just flash twrp recovery and flash cm13 ROM.
DON'T USE KINGROOT LIKE ONE CLICK ROOTS , AS THEY WERE WORKING UPTO KITKAT ONLY. SINCE LOLLIPOP YOU HAVE TO UNLOCK BOOT LOADER AND FLASH RECOVERY AND SUPERSU FOR ROOT.READ WHATEVER YOU NEED IN OPO XDA FORUM . IF YOU DON'T WANT TO LOSS YOUR DATA COPY YOUR INTERNAL STORAGE TO PC AND BACKUP CONTACTS ETC TO YOUR EMAIL ID, THEN YOU WILL NEVER LOSS ANYTHING. ME TOO AFRAID OF ROOTING BUT I ROOTED 6 DEVICES IN PAST 8 MONTHS , NEVER LOOSE MY DATA EVERYTHING. STICK WITH XDA AND.....
WELCOME TO THE REAL WORLD.

OK guys, thanks.

I have solved the problem with manudroid19's toolkit, thanks for your help guys.
Off-topic: Do you know what is the error 2 on twrp? i didn't find it on google, i get it when i try to flash gapps on cm13.*i try to do this because not even 1 google apps work and i gave them all the permissions.I deleted cache data etc,rebooted a few times*

Maintaining Data Throughout the Root Process

Hi there!
My brother has a Z5 which he has been using for quite some time. Recently he's been wanting to root it and he's asked me to do it. From what I understand, since he's on MM, I'll need to downgrade his firmware to backup DRM files and unlock the bootloader and such, and this process will involve erasing all his data. My question is, is there any way to root without losing data, or failing that, is there any way to back up his apps/app data/conversations/contacts/etc prior to the process? TB doesn't seem to work without root. I noticed there was a built-in Xperia backup tool but I was unsure how good a job this did at backing up all app data and such. Thanks!

Have you tried Kingroot. Just downgrade to ? with flash tool and try Kingroot.
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CarteNoir said:
Hi there!
My brother has a Z5 which he has been using for quite some time. Recently he's been wanting to root it and he's asked me to do it. From what I understand, since he's on MM, I'll need to downgrade his firmware to backup DRM files and unlock the bootloader and such, and this process will involve erasing all his data. My question is, is there any way to root without losing data, or failing that, is there any way to back up his apps/app data/conversations/contacts/etc prior to the process? TB doesn't seem to work without root. I noticed there was a built-in Xperia backup tool but I was unsure how good a job this did at backing up all app data and such. Thanks!
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STreeTNerD said:
Have you tried Kingroot. Just downgrade to ðŸ* with flash tool and try Kingroot.
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From the flashing I've done, in order to downgrade to LP, you're going to have to wipe all partitions to get the device to boot. You can try downgrading the firmware without wiping anything, but when I tried that I ended up stuck in a bootloop and the only way to resolve it was to flash the LP firmware and wipe everything.
So the short answer you're going to need to figure out a way to backup the data before you try to downgrade the firmware. That said, there is a tool that will backup the TA on firmware before the November patch, maybe you should try that first. Once you decide to unlock the bootloader, it will wipe all data so again, see if you can figure out a way to backup data before unlocking the bootloader.
Is there some data in particular you're trying to backup? A lot of stuff is saved to the cloud or there are other backup apps that might be able to backup certain data.
EDIT: Have you looked at Helium? I've never used it but it might be able to do what you're looking for.

Root / magisk vs bootloader?

Hello guys!
I'm fine with oxygen OS and I migrated all my data from previous phone, now I realized that I need root for few features, so the question is... Is there any way to get root and magister without factory reset/ wiping data?
Thanks in advance
Device IN2010

remialfa said:
Hello guys!
I'm fine with oxygen OS and I migrated all my data from previous phone, now I realized that I need root for few features, so the question is... Is there any way to get root and magister without factory reset/ wiping data?
Thanks in advance
Device IN2010
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No. You can try make backup with titanium backup to minimize afterwipe restoration.

vip77 said:
No. You can try make backup with titanium backup to minimize afterwipe restoration.
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I see... One more question does this factory reset wipe also phone data like photos and everything that is on memory or it only wipes system?

Can anybody help?

remialfa said:
I see... One more question does this factory reset wipe also phone data like photos and everything that is on memory or it only wipes system?
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It wipes everything. Happy modding!

Unlocking the Bootloader is a complete Data wipe!!

remialfa said:
Can anybody help?
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And actually there are one-click root apps that, if they find an exploit, use it to root. But afaik they're very rare by now, and those apps are extremely sketchy (like kingo root,...). So if you come across one WHATEVER YOU DO do NOT install it and use it.