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Triangle Away Question

So, I've got JB 4.1.2 and am rooted. No custom ROM. (I think I used Chainfire's method, but can't remember exactly. If anybody can tell me if there's a way to verify that, it would be helpful.)
I'd like to be able to get OTA updates and have read several threads about Triangle Away. Frankly, I don't really understand them, and they scare me.
So, my questions are:
1. Is Triangle Away a pretty safe thing to do? I've read about having to reset if something should happen. I don't really want to have to do that.
2. Once I run Triangle Away, is my device the way it was before I started? I keep reading about a factory reset and am not really sure what that entails.
I don't want to have to start over. I just want to keep it the way I have it and be able to install OTA updates.
Thanks in advance!

loribuono said:
So, I've got JB 4.1.2 and am rooted. No custom ROM. (I think I used Chainfire's method, but can't remember exactly. If anybody can tell me if there's a way to verify that, it would be helpful.)
I'd like to be able to get OTA updates and have read several threads about Triangle Away. Frankly, I don't really understand them, and they scare me.
So, my questions are:
1. Is Triangle Away a pretty safe thing to do? I've read about having to reset if something should happen. I don't really want to have to do that.
2. Once I run Triangle Away, is my device the way it was before I started? I keep reading about a factory reset and am not really sure what that entails.
I don't want to have to start over. I just want to keep it the way I have it and be able to install OTA updates.
Thanks in advance!
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1. Yes it works pretty well for me
2. No - you're still rooted. Factory reset will make no difference.
If you're rooted then it's simple no OTA. You need to return to stock so a stock OTA can be applied.
Incidentally for my $500 device I can remember exactly what method I used to root it on every occasion that I have needed to.
1. Exynos Abuse - first root - maintained by Mobile Odin
2. Chainfire for 4.1.2 BTU
3. Chainfire for 4.1.2 XSG
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Now that I think about it, I've probably done you a dis-service.
Did you even check what Triangle Away does?
It (requires root) resets the Binary flash counter so Samsung don't know you've flashed something you shouldn't have.
The things you shouldn't have flashed include
Chainfire AF
TWRP
CWM
etc
For any changes to Recovery - The Binary counter cannot be reset permanently. It will increases every time it detects a custom recovery

im thinking of rooting now as I'm not sure that Samsung are going to role out any more updates for the note 10.1 - its all quiet on that front (I have S3 to and it's quiet on that front to). So in reality it doesn't really matter about OTA (i guess). Ill make my mind up more once I have a question answered regarding root apps.

Bulbous said:
1. Yes it works pretty well for me
2. No - you're still rooted. Factory reset will make no difference.
If you're rooted then it's simple no OTA. You need to return to stock so a stock OTA can be applied.
Incidentally for my $500 device I can remember exactly what method I used to root it on every occasion that I have needed to.
1. Exynos Abuse - first root - maintained by Mobile Odin
2. Chainfire for 4.1.2 BTU
3. Chainfire for 4.1.2 XSG
---------- Post added at 12:43 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:36 AM ----------
Now that I think about it, I've probably done you a dis-service.
Did you even check what Triangle Away does?
It (requires root) resets the Binary flash counter so Samsung don't know you've flashed something you shouldn't have.
The things you shouldn't have flashed include
Chainfire AF
TWRP
CWM
etc
For any changes to Recovery - The Binary counter cannot be reset permanently. It will increases every time it detects a custom recovery
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I don't understand your answer to number 2. No, it's not the same as it was before Triangle Away? It's still rooted? That is the way it was before Triangle Away.
I also don't understand this: "If you're rooted then it's simple no OTA."
What I want to know is: Will running Triangle Away on my rooted device (no custom ROM) allow me to install OTA updates (by resetting the counter), but leave my device otherwise unchanged?

from what I understood by researching this for myself (correct me if I'm wrong) , as long as you have root your device will be shown as 'custom' under device settings(even it you have no binary count ), So you won't be able to relieve OTA updates, the only way to receive OTA would be to format system , but then you would lose root, So having root AND OTA at the same time is not possible .
however,I think that apps like triangle away have a option that can hide root or something like that.I didn't read into this though
again, I'm new here as well So I'm not sure it what I said here is correct- its also a way to check if I understood
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loribuono said:
I don't understand your answer to number 2. No, it's not the same as it was before Triangle Away? It's still rooted? That is the way it was before Triangle Away.
I also don't understand this: "If you're rooted then it's simple no OTA."
What I want to know is: Will running Triangle Away on my rooted device (no custom ROM) allow me to install OTA updates (by resetting the counter), but leave my device otherwise unchanged?
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Triangle Away is used to reset the built in flash counter that Samsung can check to see if you flashed a custom recovery. Typically people flash a custom recovery as a first step in rooting their phone. So the flash counter is increased from 0, and they can tell that you're a naughty boy and have "abused" your phone - warrant void. Triangle away DOES NOT alter the fact that you then went on to root the phone. So your root status remains.
OTA updates check the status of the phone (custom), they don't check the flash counter. So Triangle Away has no effect at all on OTA updates since it doesn't effect root.
So if your phone is rooted then you CANNOT get OTA updates and TA will not help you. You have to NOT be rooted to get OTA.
To go further, you probably have to have never rooted on that particular ROM to receive OTA updates.
So - to be clear
1. If you want OTA - then use TA to clear flash counter and then use ODIN to flash the latest stock rom for your country - this will erase root and place stock recovery.
2. If you want root then just face the fact that you cannot have OTA
I just checked my flash counter - it's 1 because i have TWRP installed. I can reset it to 0 with TA, but it just goes back to 1 all the time that TWRP is there.

loribuono.... can you tell us what version or build rom you have?
Please correct me if I'm wrong guys.........
As loribuono is running a stock rooted rom they could reset flash count with Triangle Away.
Then use odin to install the latest rom for his device from http://samfirmware.com/
This should put them back to factory and my experience has been that no data will be lost.
Then run update to see if you truly have all the latest updates.
Then root again.
This should work correct??????
Oh..... remember to make a backup in TWRP or CWM before doing any of the above and you will be OK.
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kkretch said:
loribuono.... can you tell us what version or build rom you have?
Please correct me if I'm wrong guys.........
As loribuono is running a stock rooted rom they could reset flash count with Triangle Away.
Then use odin to install the latest rom for his device from http://samfirmware.com/
This should put them back to factory and my experience has been that no data will be lost.
Then run update to see if you truly have all the latest updates.
Then root again.
This should work correct??????
Oh..... remember to make a backup in TWRP or CWM before doing any of the above and you will be OK.
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+1 on this.
If you are rooted and want to remain rooted, you do not want OTA updates. Download firmware from sammobile and install via mobileODIN. Set to inject root and MobileODIN.
This method keeps my note 10.1 stock, rooted, latest firmware.
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methaq said:
+1 on this.
If you are rooted and want to remain rooted, you do not want OTA updates. Download firmware from sammobile and install via mobileODIN. Set to inject root and MobileODIN.
This method keeps my note 10.1 stock, rooted, latest firmware.
Sent from my SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
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O I like this... But how can you be sure you downloaded the correct version when is released? ... I'm in UK note 8010 wifi... What things would I typically need to look for?
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lisa2blonde said:
O I like this... But how can you be sure you downloaded the correct version when is released? ... I'm in UK note 8010 wifi... What things would I typically need to look for?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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Go to http://samfirmware.com/ and type in 8010 and it will tell you all the firmware that is out for your unit.
It looks like this is the latest for yours.
N8010XXUCMB2_N8010O2UCMB1_O2U.zip | 1028.9 MB
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/204300257/b1c466c/N8010XXUCMB2_N8010O2UCMB1_O2U.zip.html

Oh... It's that easy to upgrade the firmware with mobile odin. Thank you so much for the tips. I'm going to root the device and forget about OTA. I could just do with knowing a number of useful and key 'root apps' now too. I guess triangle away and mobile odin are essential.
Thank you so much for the advice
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kkretch said:
loribuono.... can you tell us what version or build rom you have?
Please correct me if I'm wrong guys.........
As loribuono is running a stock rooted rom they could reset flash count with Triangle Away.
Then use odin to install the latest rom for his device from http://samfirmware.com/
This should put them back to factory and my experience has been that no data will be lost.
Then run update to see if you truly have all the latest updates.
Then root again.
This should work correct??????
Oh..... remember to make a backup in TWRP or CWM before doing any of the above and you will be OK.
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My build version is JZO54K.N8013UEUCMA3
My counter is set to 5, because I had at one time put the German ROM on this thing. I went back to stock, updated to JB and then rooted. That's where I'm at.
I don't understand most of this stuff, like when someone says "set to inject root and MobileODIN." Set what? What is "inject root?" It's the terminology I don't get.
Not to mention the conflicting information... you can.. you can't. Still don't know if what I want is possible.

loribuono said:
My build version is JZO54K.N8013UEUCMA3
My counter is set to 5, because I had at one time put the German ROM on this thing. I went back to stock, updated to JB and then rooted. That's where I'm at.
I don't understand most of this stuff, like when someone says "set to inject root and MobileODIN." Set what? What is "inject root?" It's the terminology I don't get.
Not to mention the conflicting information... you can.. you can't. Still don't know if what I want is possible.
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Since you are rooted, install triangleaway and run it... Presto, you now have 0 flash count...

[GUIDE] [Updated] Safely Upgrade and Root (NI2) + VoLTE

Update: People seem to be getting confused. You take the latest ota after step 2 then continue. When you are done there should be no OTA as you are on the latest firmware
Before I start this is how I rooted MY phone and a few friends as we all wanted to test out Verizon's new VoLTE only on Android 4.4.4. I Just fallowed other guides (Links below) To get this to root my phone and did not do any of this without XDA help.
If you wish to use VoLTE fallow the link here:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/consumer/advanced-calling.html
DO NOT DO OTA! To NHA IF ROOTES OR EVER ROOTED
The ota update should fail, if it does not you might get stuck on a bootloop and need to reset your phone. this happened to me and someone else I was helping.
Files To Download:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712472866 (Unzip NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23578570567722142 (G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712472389 (G900VVRU1ANHA_G900VVZW1ANHA_VZW.zip)
www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358547889 (Odin)
Steps.
Pre: Install Towel Root prior https://towelroot.com/ if you have not already.
(Step 1 is Only If your not already on NHA or made changes beyond rooting to your device)
1. Update To 4.4.4 using G900VVRU1ANHA_G900VVZW1ANHA_VZW.zip, Extract the files and select it in AP under Odin. Turn off your device and hold DOWN VOLUME + HOME + POWER to get into Download Mode, you phone should show up in Odin if it does not, then manually download the drivers from Here
2. Once your phone shows up on Odin press "Start" and wait a few minutes.
2.5 NEW STEP: Take OTA to NI2.
3. Once your phones starts put it back into download mode, and select G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 under PA and Click start and wait a few minutes.
4. Once your phone restarts you may notice some apps will start to fail and force close, this is why I had you install Towel Root prior so we can get in and get out, Press Ok or Force Close continuously if necessary until you get Towel Root open and "Make it rain". Then turn off the phone and go back into Download Mode.
5. Now flash NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5 and let the phone restart
6. Everything should be good! Enjoy and message for help.
I am not responsible for what happens!! Well unless you get it working 100% and are happy. But There is a risk
Credits:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53447942&postcount=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55344776&postcount=9

Anyone try this yet?

Does this include the little incremental update that came out yesterday? I followed the steps outlined here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/vzw-ota-4-4-4-pushed-t2872220/post55347753 and am now rooted on 4.4.4 (NHA). What about yesterday's update (NI2)?

boothroyd917 said:
Does this include the little incremental update that came out yesterday? I followed the steps outlined here http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/vzw-ota-4-4-4-pushed-t2872220/post55347753 and am now rooted on 4.4.4 (NHA). What about yesterday's update (NI2)?
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Yes I just updated the files, Enjoy

JTidler said:
Before I start this is how I rooted MY phone and a few friends as we all wanted to test out Verizon's new VoLTE only on Android 4.4.4. I Just fallowed other guides (Links below) To get this to root my phone and did not do any of this without XDA help.
If you wish to use VoLTE fallow the link here:
http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms/consumer/advanced-calling.html
DO NOT DO OTA! To NHA
If it does not fail you will be might get suck on a bootloop and need to reset your phone this happened to me and someone else I was helping.
Files To Download:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712472866 (Unzip NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23578570567722142 (G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712472389 (G900VVRU1ANHA_G900VVZW1ANHA_VZW.zip)
www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358547889 (Odin)
Steps.
Pre: Install Towel Root prior https://towelroot.com/ if you have not already.
(Step 1 Only If not already on NHA or made changes beyond rooting)
1. Update To 4.4.4 using G900VVRU1ANHA_G900VVZW1ANHA_VZW.zip, Extract the files and select it in AP under Odin. Turn off your device and hold DOWN VOLUME + HOME + POWER to get into Download Mode, you phone should show up in Odin if it does not, then manually download the drivers from Here
2. Once your phone shows up on Odin press "Start" and wait a few minutes.
NEW STEP: Take OTA to NI2.
3. Once your phones starts put it back into download mode, and select G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar.md5 under PA and Click start and wait a few minutes.
4. Once your phone restarts you may notice some apps will start to fail and force close, this is why I had you install Towel Root prior so we can get in and get out, Press Ok or Force Close continuously if necessary until you get Towel Root open and "Make it rain". Then turn off the phone and go back into Download Mode.
5. Now flash NI2_stock_kernel.tar.md5 and let the phone restart
6. Everything should be good! Enjoy and message for help.
I am not responsible for what happens!! There is a risk.
Credits:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53447942&postcount=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55344776&postcount=9
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does using ODIN to load the new updates just break root or does it wipe the phone as well?

whtciv2k said:
does using ODIN to load the new updates just break root or does it wipe the phone as well?
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Just breaks root. Although always make backups just in case something goes wrong.

it's hanging at the VZ logo when booting after trying odin to NHA. I guess I'll just odin back to stock and start the process

Are these instructions good for people on Safestrap and people who are just on rooted stock (no safestrap)?

whtciv2k said:
it's hanging at the VZ logo when booting after trying odin to NHA. I guess I'll just odin back to stock and start the process
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This happened to me. I did a reset from volm up and power it fixed it without actually wiping my phone.Try flashing the older kernel and update me

scadilla said:
Are these instructions good for people on Safestrap and people who are just on rooted stock (no safestrap)?
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I was using safe strap but I had to Uninstall it after the update then reinstall.

JTidler said:
This happened to me. I did a reset from volm up and power it fixed it without actually wiping my phone.
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I ODIN'd back and fourth a few times and it finally booted to NHA. I'm taking the NI2 update now. w00t!

whtciv2k said:
I ODIN'd back and fourth a few times and it finally booted to NHA. I'm taking the NI2 update now. w00t!
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Awesome NHA has alot of problems for me. SDcard update failing etc

I used Towelroot to root my GS5 back in April. I haven't done any updates (as far as I can remember), still running 4.4.2 with firmware NCG. I've also installed several Xposed mods.
Would this method still work for me to upgrade to the newest OTA and keep root, without wiping my data?

I had no problems, I used Odin to flash NHA, then took update, Odin to NCG Kernel Root Superuser, back to NI2 Kernel and was all fine !!!
Chief !!!

GoldenArcher96 said:
I used Towelroot to root my GS5 back in April. I haven't done any updates (as far as I can remember), still running 4.4.2 with firmware NCG. I've also installed several Xposed mods.
Would this method still work for me to upgrade to the newest OTA and keep root, without wiping my data?
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I just bought my s5 from s4, came with NCG I keep it that way for a week (rooted) before upgrading, I upgraded because I wanted VoLTE so yes

Worked great. Have root on NI2 and didn't have to wipe phone. Thanks!

Phone got wiped first time i entered download mode. strange.
Either case, did the steps, looked good, then OTA notifier came in about NI2, took that and now no root Shouldn't have?
Thoughts?
Thanks!

descriminator said:
Phone got wiped first time i entered download mode. strange.
Either case, did the steps, looked good, then OTA notifier came in about NI2, took that and now no root Shouldn't have?
Thoughts?
Thanks!
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Did you use the download I provided? We're you already on 4.4.4 maybe.
Also now do steps after 2 again and let me know the outcome make sure to redownlaod files (the kernels) in order to make sure nothing broke

JTidler said:
Did you use the download I provided? We're you already on 4.4.4 maybe.
Also now do steps after 2 again and let me know the outcome make sure to redownlaod files (the kernels) in order to make sure nothing broke
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gonna try to downgrade,re-root, upgrade again then. Will post results.
Thanks!!!!!

descriminator said:
gonna try to downgrade,re-root, upgrade again then. Will post results.
Thanks!!!!!
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I just kept trying and got it. I think the hotspot patch is no good. has anyone had any success? I get stuck at the red VZ logo on boot after I installed that.

Easy way to unroot without wiping?

Just read this on Reddit, and wanted to confirm if this actually works. Basically, a user used the VZW Update Assistant to take the OTA which unrooted their phone, but successfully updated without needing to wipe.
http://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS6/comments/38c8tw/how_to_unroot_your_verizon_s6_the_easy_way_no_wipe/

if you prefer root then why would you want to update to not having root? if you just wait a few days then devs will have a root update file.

I was curious if this was a valid and complete way to unroot if needed.

Has this method been validated? Does it wipe all data and basically ODINs back to stock?

If you read the linked post he says it will not wipe data.
Hi! So like many others I wanted to unroot my S6 so I could take advantage of the Verizon OTA update. I was a little bothered when I read that it is very difficult and you need to flash odin and download firmware (which someone needs to upload better links too, the only ones available are all hosted on RapeGator and take like 2 days to download). Anyway, I found an easy no wipe way to do this.
Plug your phone into your computer and download the Verizon Update Assistant software. Plug your phone in and follow the instructions to UPDATE your phone. The phone will have a teal screen that says "Downloading" then it will do typical Android stuff and then it will boot up with an unlocked bootloader symbol with the word Custom written underneath. Your phone is officially unrooted, not wiped, and has the latest Verizon software update available. Note, after you reboot after the phone was unrooted the unlocked bootloader symbol goes away.
Edit: Knox has not been tripped!
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Did you try this method and confirm? Is it rerootable with the updated PingPong

I haven't tried it yet. Still waiting for validation from someone. I was hoping to use this method to unroot, take OTA, and re-root now that PingPong has been updated.
**Edit**
I took the plunge and it worked perfectly. If you're on stock rooted OC3, you can unroot and take the OTA successfully with this method.

Can I do this directly from CleanROM ?
I would like to know if I can go from CleanROM 1.0 to the unrooted OTA OE2 without losing data?
Can someone clarify that or do I need to be on Stock Rooted OC3

musicfreak190 said:
Can I do this directly from CleanROM ?
I would like to know if I can go from CleanROM 1.0 to the unrooted OTA OE2 without losing data?
Can someone clarify that or do I need to be on Stock Rooted OC3
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In the Clean Rom thread, they said that this won't work. Didn't specify why, however.

musicfreak190 said:
Can I do this directly from CleanROM ?
I would like to know if I can go from CleanROM 1.0 to the unrooted OTA OE2 without losing data?
Can someone clarify that or do I need to be on Stock Rooted OC3
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In the CleanROM thread it's indicated that you need to take the update to OE2 before you can update to the new CleanROM 1.5.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...rom-cleanrom-1-0-clean-smooth-stable-t3110600

Can someone confirm this that it does not wipe the phone? A friend of mine rooted his Verizon S6 with PingPong app and he wants to unroot it due to various issues. Will this method work?

Marshmallow!

With the update coming sometime in the near future, what does that mean for us with rooted phones? More specifically, us losers who are on the Puerto Rican rom.
I imagine if we update we lose root, but is there any way we can get back on the American AT&T H810 after the update comes out?

I just got the phone from Craig's list. When I got home and I did more research I realized I got screwed. They sold me the PR version of the phone. At least I got it for 280 unlocked and no scratches almost new.
Sent from my LG-H810 using Tapatalk

Nirvana Rules said:
I just got the phone from Craig's list. When I got home and I did more research I realized I got screwed. They sold me the PR version of the phone. At least I got it for 280 unlocked and no scratches almost new.
Sent from my LG-H810 using Tapatalk
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Yikes sorry! Do you have the green spot issue in the camera? It's a decent rom save for that issue. Allows you to get rid of everything (bloatware). I've been dying to add xposed, but without being able to back anything up makes it a little iffy. AT&T seems to be the worst when it comes to allowing their devices to be unlocked.

robertaguilerajr said:
With the update coming sometime in the near future, what does that mean for us with rooted phones? More specifically, us losers who are on the Puerto Rican rom.
I imagine if we update we lose root, but is there any way we can get back on the American AT&T H810 after the update comes out?
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If LG releases a KDZ for ATT you can. However, even those of us who are on att firmware can't take OTA updates after rooting (even if flashing an unrooted system img). LGs root checker tool flags the system on the /persist partition

This means that you will have to UN-Root your phone. Download & install the update. Put your phone into download mode. DD if=OS of=Backup.img
Then root that backup (Or get it from someone who posted it on an XDA Root site)
Once it is rooted, then DD if=RootedOS of=OS (Disk dump it back to the phone)
Now you have a rooted Marshmellow OS on your phone.

bigjohnman said:
This means that you will have to UN-Root your phone. Download & install the update. Put your phone into download mode. DD if=OS of=Backup.img
Then root that backup (Or get it from someone who posted it on an XDA Root site)
Once it is rooted, then DD if=RootedOS of=OS (Disk dump it back to the phone)
Now you have a rooted Marshmellow OS on your phone.
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Please also know, once you root, you will NOT be able to take any future OTA Updates. Even if you flash back your unrooted System.img.
LG's Root Checker Tool prevents this. You can read more about it http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-...lysis-t3229175
UNLESS They Release a KDZ.

warri said:
Please also know, once you root, you will NOT be able to take any future OTA Updates. Even if you flash back your unrooted System.img.
LG's Root Checker Tool prevents this. You can read more about it http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-...lysis-t3229175
UNLESS They Release a KDZ.
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I did the H81010g root a while back. Is there a way for me to get on the O update, preferably rooted?

warri said:
Please also know, once you root, you will NOT be able to take any future OTA Updates. Even if you flash back your unrooted System.img.
LG's Root Checker Tool prevents this. You can read more about it http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-...lysis-t3229175
UNLESS They Release a KDZ.
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this is false. i was rooted on 10g, i unrooted and flashed stock system.img and took the update to 10o just fine.
you need to do a few things to prepare first
1) unfreeze any apps you may have frozen with debloater/titanium/greenify/etc
2) disable and uninstall any xposed modules
3) uninstall xposed (if you have it)
4) uninstall flashfire (if you have it)
5) uninstall any root apps (aside from supersu)
6) open supersu, uncheck "enable superuser" and then select full unroot, than reboot
7) download and flash the stock system.img for whatever firmware you are currently rooted on
8) now your unrooted and you may update via ota
this thread will help for flashing, just make sure you use the stock version of your current firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586
you can find lots of system.img files and more tips here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/att-h810-update-8-31-v10i-t3190714
this post is also useful for unrooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62640811&postcount=27
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ajent said:
I did the H81010g root a while back. Is there a way for me to get on the O update, preferably rooted?
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easily done, check my post above. after you take the ota to 10o you will just need to root that basically the same way you did with 10g

thecrunked said:
easily done, check my post above. after you take the ota to 10o you will just need to root that basically the same way you did with 10g
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I completed those steps, however right at 4% still getting error 0x1123004.
I re-rooted just to make sure everything was unfrozen etc, uninstalled everything, then flashed unrooted image back, still giving the error.
Guess i'll have to wait for another method.

ajent said:
I completed those steps, however right at 4% still getting error 0x1123004.
I re-rooted just to make sure everything was unfrozen etc, uninstalled everything, then flashed unrooted image back, still giving the error.
Guess i'll have to wait for another method.
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might want to look at this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...t-analysis-t3229175/post63389636#post63389636
i went from 10g to 10o so that could explain why i didnt have a problem

SM-G360V general info, root on latest firmware, xposed framework, viper4android*

I've taken note of the severely limited amount of organized information available for the Verizon variant of the core prime, (see the amalgamation of posts in the main sm-g360v post...) and I'll attempt to provide what information I do have. Currently no recoveries or custom roms have been made publicly available, to my knowledge. This is a Verizon device after all, don't hold much hope towards unlocking the bootloader of this one. Root on latest firmware, setup for xposed framework, and viper4android setup detailed below in respective order.
Root on latest firmware
*Skip to step 7 if already rooted with supersu, data partition not overwritten to my knowledge, proceed with cation
Backup all data before proceeding. Acknowledge these steps will delete all content of your device. Proceeding with the following steps gives the implied understanding I am not responsible for any data on your device. You are responsible for your own data.
1. Setup Odin and d/l the lollipop stock rom here
2. Backup your data then extract the tar.md5 from the rar archive from above then flash it with odin
3. Setup your accounts with the setup wizard when finished if you'd like, then grab the latest version of kingroot. Either android or pc versions work. May need to attempt multiple times.
4. Once rooted with latest kingroot, (5.0.3 at the time of writing) open kingroot, open the main settings from the menu on the top right, press 'Uninstall Kingroot' press continue, ensure 'leave root backup' is enabled in the next dialog, then wait for uninstall
5. Find a kingroot 4.5 apk and install, disable automatic updates in kingroot main settings, then reroot
6. Using either super sume, or a script replace kinguser with supersu
7. Install flashfire, should work properly if using supersu
8. Go here and d/l latest firmware, move tar.md5 file to device, may need external sd due to little internal storage
9. In flashfire, press the addition symbol, select 'flash firmware package,' locate updated tar.md5, select 'modem firmware' and 'Firmware' in addition to pre-selected partitions, then select the check, when prompted, do not split flashing process. Ensure EverRoot is set to inject SuperSU, then flash, wait patiently for device to update.
When finished, check SuperSU for root, if prompted to manually install, flash first stock and try again
Xposed Framework
1. Get the appropriate zip (ARM for sm-g360v, do not use the ARM64) from here, no issues apparent between versions, latest will most likely work (87.1 at the time of writing, no issues seem thus far)
2. Flash as zip with Flashfire, (See above for root) do not mount /system with flashfire, installer fails.
3. Install this Xposed Framework app when reboot finished (should rebuild system apps)
4. Finished
Viper4Android
1. Get V4A apk, do not install drivers yet
2. Install busybox
3. Get this and this, flash both with flashfire
4. Disable/delete SoudAlive to prevent conflicts
5. Install driver/reboot
6. Finished *I personally installed the 2.5 version, though the above method did work with a little bit of toying with the above

I'm assuming that the Odin tar file is an older firmware version for the device?

Jrhotrod said:
I'm assuming that the Odin tar file is an older firmware version for the device?
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The first tar is lollipop with a security patch from 2015 for kingroot, the second tar that gets flashed through flashfire can be any of the three available, I believe the 2017 build being latest

WARNING:
DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT flash the updated tar.md5!! I flashed it to my device and I lost all calling and texting functionality, PLUS a very outdated ROM.

Jrhotrod said:
WARNING:
DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT flash the updated tar.md5!! I flashed it to my device and I lost all calling and texting functionality, PLUS a very outdated ROM.
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Use the latest build, the 2017 build is latest, update your modem partitions when you update. Following the steps PROPERLY and using the proper update package will result in a functional device. Complain to Verizon about the outdated nature of the firmware available, and to yourself about your own mistakes, I have used this procedure for my own device and have not had a single issue.

LeafyDeerVoid said:
Use the latest build, the 2017 build is latest, update your modem partitions when you update. Following the steps PROPERLY and using the proper update package will result in a functional device. Complain to Verizon about the outdated nature of the firmware available, and to yourself about your own mistakes, I have used this procedure for my own device and have not had a single issue.
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I used the 30.10.2016 firmware (G360VVRU3CPJ1) and that's what gave me the issues. Now that I actually observe, I can see a 2017 firmware that I was actually using before I went back and rooted... I will test it soon.

How long should the final update take? I'm up to 30 mins now on the red Verizon screen (blue light strobing).

Chadtheguru said:
How long should the final update take? I'm up to 30 mins now on the red Verizon screen (blue light strobing).
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Final update meaning what? An update package flashed via FlashFire? Or something else?

Step 9 in the op root process. I did everything up to that point, downloaded latest update, followed the flashfire steps and got 2 hours of the red Verizon screen. Any ideas?

I'm starting over. I screwed up something else anyhow trying to utilize the sd card for apps.

Okay, I started over from the beginning. I just can't get Flashfire to flash the updated firmware. It sticks on the red "Verizon" screen. I've let it sit for 3 hours and it is genuinely stuck. Help!

Chadtheguru said:
I'm starting over. I screwed up something else anyhow trying to utilize the sd card for apps.
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I never attempted to update my software. Too risky. Stick with the G360VVRU3BOK2 baseband, there is virtually no difference between that and the new 2017 firmware.

Yeah, I've about come to the same conclusion. The only thing I don't like is the nagging OTA Update Notification. I've tried all these and I'm still getting the notify.
http://www.droidviews.com/disable-ota-notifications-android-devices/

Chadtheguru said:
Yeah, I've about come to the same conclusion. The only thing I don't like is the nagging OTA Update Notification. I've tried all these and I'm still getting the notify.
http://www.droidviews.com/disable-ota-notifications-android-devices/
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Download the device control app from the Play Store and disable the Verizon "Software updates" app

Hah! That did it. Thanks!

Chadtheguru said:
Hah! That did it. Thanks!
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Thanks for leaving a thanks :good:
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Jrhotrod said:
Thanks for leaving a thanks :good:
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For future reference, OTAs are stored in /cache. If you feel like re-enabling the update app, you can let the update download and see if you can flash it with FlashFire. Never tried it myself, but FlashFire does come with an OTA update flasher that attempts to sustain root.

I almost tried that but I couldn't catch it with the OTA downloaded. I may fiddle with it later. Just glad to be rooted for now. Thanks again!

So I've done everything right, and all I've been wanting to install is Xposed. But I've done everything correct up to this point. But I put the framework zip into Flashfire, everything goes fine, until I'm at the Verizon red screen. It just hangs there for hours. Any suggestions?
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iiBootMii said:
So I've done everything right, and all I've been wanting to install is Xposed. But I've done everything correct up to this point. But I put the framework zip into Flashfire, everything goes fine, until I'm at the Verizon red screen. It just hangs there for hours. Any suggestions?
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Better make sure you have the custom Wanam build.
Download link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=37508

Jrhotrod said:
Better make sure you have the custom Wanam build.
Download link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=37508
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I'm pretty sure I'm using the right one. I followed the link, then went 87.1 > Lollipop > xposed-v87.1-sdk22-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20161125.zip
Isn't that correct?
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