Ok so I went on a camping trip recently an dropped my phone well now it's got a bunch of little scratches an I want to replace it , but I know if it's rooted they won't replace it
So my question is
How do I restore stock
PS thanks in advance
Via the app, you should be able to remove root and then uninstall it, then perform a full factory reset, that should do it. Only other option would be flashing the PR KDZ which obviously you don't want to do. Also might find a non rooted system image you would flash via the same method as rooted. Think there are a couple threads around with one, though I don't think there are any with the current system image, and not sure how well flashing an older system image on a newer one would go.
Open up SuperSU > Settings > Uncheck the box that says "Enable Superuser".
Uninstall SuperSU and any other apps that have root access (I did it as a precaution, can't be too safe I suppose! lol)
Open the Settings App > Backup and Reset> Scroll to the bottom > Factory Data Restore
Wait... for the reset to complete
Done!
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So wife was looking in her widget drawer and couldn't find the weather widget. I just rooted her mt4gs and kept it stock. No idea where the widget is. Weird thing is, she is using it currently on her home screen. I can go into system and see it but when I try to reinstall it, it says application not installed.....
Did you go so far as to install clockworkmod?
What software version of the stock ROM is it?
Was it there before rooting?
Did you take away anything, tr to debloat it or anything like that?
Anything else been changed since root?
Do you have a file manager installed on the device?
Do you have adb tools on your computer to maybe push a new .apk file or pull a logcat?
- how much of a hassle would a factory reset be - drastic but keep it in mind as a last resort if other options start to fail.
Blue6IX said:
Did you go so far as to install clockworkmod? YES
What software version of the stock ROM is it? Android 2.3.4 ---Sense 3.0--- S/W 1.28.531.10 --- kernel 2.6.35.10-g6dea02d --- build number 1.28.531.10 CL100058 release keys ---baseband 10.48.9007.00U_10.12.9007.07_2M
Was it there before rooting? YES
Did you take away anything, tr to debloat it or anything like that? Debloated using bloater app and "hiding" files/processes using 'APP Hider" ALSO: I did install TITANIUM BACKUP but it has not been used at all. Just loaded it as I am used to using it (had it as 'backup' when I was having issues with bloater.
Anything else been changed since root? Nothing changed except for bloatware removal and app hiding
Do you have a file manager installed on the device?ESFile explorer. I tried to reinstall the .apk from within the system but it failed install every time
Do you have adb tools on your computer to maybe push a new .apk file or pull a logcat? Yep would just need to know commands after getting deviced recognized
- how much of a hassle would a factory reset be - drastic but keep it in mind as a last resort if other options start to fail. I would think factory reset would not reinstall the apk....however I did perform a nandroid backup
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I answered in-line, in-quote.....
Hay. I plan on unrooting my phone and re-rooting my phone then installing a custom Rom, but I have a few questions along the way.
Why unroot and reroot?
- My copy+paste is messed up (phone freezes and crashes when trying to copy a text)
- Looked online and was told to change the clipboard permission under data
- Used a root browser and it showed "data" folder as empty and told me that I did not have root access
- downloaded a root checker program and said that My root was messed up
- noticed a few other programs that requires root, no longer recogonizes that I have root access.
- Yes I am up to date with Superuser app.
So that is why I am going to unroot and reroot my phone.
So here are my questions
1. Do I have to reset the flash counter if I am going to reroot my phone?
2. I have Titanium Backup and I dont want to lose my game data, or data on my "notes" app. Would I do a user app + system data batch backup? or would backing up my system data and restoring it mess up the settings on my phone?
3. Is this the correct process? "unroot phone > root phone and flash stock rom (route66 is the title of rooted stock rom) > flash custom rom?
Sorry, on my first smartphone and dont want to mess anything up (like it seems I already had)
Schism169 said:
1. Do I have to reset the flash counter if I am going to reroot my phone?
2. I have Titanium Backup and I dont want to lose my game data, or data on my "notes" app. Would I do a user app + system data batch backup? or would backing up my system data and restoring it mess up the settings on my phone?
3. Is this the correct process? "unroot phone > root phone and flash stock rom (route66 is the title of rooted stock rom) > flash custom rom?
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1. No - the only way the flash counter is tripped if you flash custom software in odin.
2. It's ok to backup user app + system data But do NOT restore system data. Safest option is to let Playstore restore first. From TB, choose “Restore missing apps with data” and do "app only" then do it again “Restore missing apps with data” and do "data only." More detail here.
3. I don't see why you would need to flash to route66 to return to stock rom - just Wipe data/factory reset, then wipe cache partition and then wipe dalvik cache (under advanced menu).
Sorry my understanding was that when you flash a rom with root access then your phone is rooted.
So is the process, root your phone > and flash custom rom?
Flashing the custom rom is the only flashing I have to do?
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Schism169 said:
Sorry my understanding was that when you flash a rom with root access then your phone is rooted.
So is the process, root your phone > and flash custom rom?
Flashing the custom rom is the only flashing I have to do?
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The Process
1) Full TB Backup (recommended)
2) Root
3) Unlock Bootloader ** Update ** I used EZ Unlock 1.2 found here.
4) Flash Recovery (see below)
5) Do a Nandroid Backup and save to your external SD card and optionally your pc
5b) ** Update ** Back up IMEI. The how-to is here.
6) Factory Reset & Clear Cashes (see previous post)
7) Flash new rom
Other flashes
You will need to flash a custom recovery - it is from this interface that you flash your new rom. The easiest way to do this is to download the Playstore App EZ Recovery and choose one of the options and Flash. Not essential, but if you want to get the most current cwm touch for the gs3 you can to go to the romManager site here and download for the Verizon SG3 (EZ Recovery can use a custom recovery not included in their package).
michael* said:
The Process
1) Full TB Backup (recommended)
2) Root
3) Unlock Bootloader (I used Playstore's EZ-Unlock (looks like the 1.3 bug is fixed)
4) Flash Recovery (see below)
5) Do a Nandroid Backup and save to you external SD card and optionally your pc
6) Factory Reset & Clear Cashes (see previous post)
7) Flash new rom
Other flashes
You will need to flash a custom recovery - it is from this interface that you flash your new rom. The easiest way to do this is to download the Playstore App EZ Recovery and choose one of the options and Flash. Not essential, but if you want to get the most current cwm touch for the gs3 you can to go to the romManager site here and download for the Verizon SG3 (EZ Recovery can use a custom recovery not included in their package).
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I wouldnt use the ez-unlock for the app store as 1.4 doesnt show if the bootloader is locked or unlocked (he hasnt corrected that yet). I would use 1.2, there is a post around here with a rootzwiki download link for it.
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I wouldnt use the ez-unlock for the app store as 1.4 doesnt show if the bootloader is locked or unlocked (he hasnt corrected that yet). I would use 1.2, there is a post around here with a rootzwiki download link for it.
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Thanks for correcting me - I'm glad to know it's not fixed yet - I'll hold off my update on it.
The link to 1.2 can be found in this thread: here.
I left out one step - I backed up IMEI before flashing a new rom. The how-to is here.
help,brand new phone,firmware did not say row or cw,it came stock with no gapps unrooted,and with a ad virus(every 2 min a full screen ad would pop up) in order to remove this i rooted with framaroot,used system app remover,deleted something i shouldnt have,now its stuck at bootloader,will go into stock recovery,ive hard reset and cleared cache 10+ times with no luck,however:laugh:i also downloaded nandroid backup before i messed it up and made a back up...please help,btw flashtool does not see my device,but under safely remove hardware on my pc it does say lenovo adb device,as i tried to install a custom recovery image,I HAVE NO IDEA ABOUT FILES OR PC'S IN GENERAL,if you say i need to install a file please be clear as to exactly how i get this file and how to do it...someone please help me
Hi all,
Obviously you need the Carbon ROM for the P6200 first. Here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723566
Step One: Unlock Your Bootloader and Flash a Custom Recovery
How to Flash a ROM to Your Android Phone
First, let's clear up some confusion: Contrary to popular belief, you do not actually need to root your phone to flash a ROM—you just need to unlock your bootloader and flash a custom recovery. However, this process usually goes hand-in-hand with rooting—and most custom ROMs come with root access—so what you think of as "rooting your phone" is probably what you're going to have to do first.
Unfortunately, we can't go through this step in detail here, because it's different for every phone! So, I highly recommend checking out our everything root guide to learn a bit more about what's involved, what all the different terms mean, and what to watch out for. Then, search around sites like XDA Developers for instructions on how to unlock the bootloader of your specific phone, which recovery you should use (usually TWRP or ClockworkMod), and how to flash it.
I also recommend rooting your phone during step one, since it'll make the backup process in step two easier—and save you some hassle along the way. A lot of methods and one-click apps will root your phone anyways, so it might be included in the process. Again, this can vary from phone to phone. (If the instructions require you to flash SuperSU.zip, you can refer to step three of this guide for info on how to do that—ironically, it's just like flashing a ROM).
NOTE: Unlocking your bootloader will most likely wipe your phone, and without root access, you won't be able to back up very much. So, save anything you want to keep on your computer—you will have to set up your phone from scratch just this once before continuing.
When you're done, return here and continue to step two for the rest of the ROMming process.
Step Two: Make a Backup of Your System, Apps, and Data
Now that you've got a custom recovery on your phone, the first thing you should do—before you ever make a big change to your system—is back it up. First, we'll make a Nandroid backup, which is basically a image of your current system. That way, if something goes wrong, you can restore your phone to exactly the way it was before you started tweaking. This will save you a lot of hassle if something goes wonky (which, let's be honest, can happen often). To do this:
Reboot your phone and enter recovery mode. This is a bit different on every phone, but usually involves some permutation of pressing the power and volume buttons at the same time.
Head to the "Backup" or "Nandroid" section of your recovery mode. The default settings should be fine. If given the option, give your backup a name that helps you remember what it is (like "Pre-CyanogenMod Backup 01-17-14"). Confirm your backup and let it run.
Wait for the backup to finish. This may take awhile.
I also recommend making a second type of backup: your apps and settings. If you just unlocked your bootloader and wiped your phone, you can skip this step, but any time you flash a ROM in the future, you'll want to back up your apps first, since you may have to wipe your phone before you flash. With a backup, you can easily restore those apps and data after flashing, making the process a lot simpler. We recommend using Titanium Backup.
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How to Flash a ROM to Your Android Phone
This is different from a Nandroid backup because it just backs up the apps themselves, which you can then restore on any ROM you want. Nandroid backups take your entire system as it is, ROM included.
Note that you'll need to be rooted to use Titanium Backup (which is why I recommend you root in step one). To perform a backup in Titanium:
Open Titanium Backup and grant it root permissions if it asks for them. If it experiences any problems with root, it'll tell you right now.
Tap the "Batch" button in the upper right-hand corner (the one that looks like a little checkbox). Scroll down to the "Backup" section and find "Backup All User Apps." Tap the "Run" button. This will back up any apps you've downloaded from the Play Store, and their data. (You can try backing up your system data as well, but I find this usually doesn't work very well).
Wait for it to finish. If you like, you can also sync these to Dropbox as described here, but you don't have to for this process.
This may seem like a lot of unnecessary backups, but trust me: it's going to save you a lot of time in the long run. Now if something goes wrong, you have a nandroid backup to fall back on and don't have to start from scratch. And, when your ROM flashes successfully, you don't have to start re-downloading and setting up all your apps yourself because you can restore them with Titanium.
Step Three: Download and Flash the ROM of Your Choice
How to Flash a ROM to Your Android Phone
Now comes the fun part: flashing your ROM. First, obviously, you need to find the ROM you want. Again, this chart is a good place to start, as is our list of the five most popular. You may also want to poke around sites like the XDA Developers forums to see what's available for your particular phone.
When you've found a ROM you want to try, download it and save it to your phone. It should come in the form of a fairly large ZIP file, so you'll probably want to be on Wi-Fi to download it. You can either download it directly from your phone, or download it on your computer and transfer it over via USB.
To flash your ROM:
Reboot your phone into Recovery mode, just like we did back when we made our Nandroid backup.
Head to the "Install" or "Install ZIP from SD Card" section of your recovery.
Navigate to the ZIP file you downloaded earlier, and select it from the list to flash it.
Wait for the process to complete; it may take a few minutes.
Depending on your situation (see below), you may also need to wipe your data and/or cache. In TWRP, you'll find this under the "Wipe" section, and in ClockworkMod, you'll need to either choose the "Wipe Data/Factory Reset" option or the "Wipe Cache Partition" option. When you're done, you're free to reboot into your new ROM.
So, when should you wipe your data and cache? Here are a few general guidelines:
If you're flashing a ROM different than the one you're currently running, you should wipe data and cache. Essentially, this performs a factory reset on your phone, and you will lose all your data.
If you're flashing a new version of a ROM you're already running, we recommend wiping your data and cache—but you should be able to get away with just wiping the cache, meaning you get to keep all your apps and settings.
Remember, if you backed everything up with Titanium, then doing a factory reset isn't all that bad, since you can just restore most of it. Keep in mind that even if you're just upgrading your existing ROM, factory resets can be helpful. If you only wipe your cache, note that a few apps may run into issues, but reinstalling them or wiping that app's data usually fixes the problem.
When you reboot, you should be in your shiny new ROM, ready to play! But what? There's no Play Store? Read on for the last step of the process...
Step Four: Download and Flash Google Apps
How to Flash a ROM to Your Android Phone
Because Google's apps are not open source, custom ROMs can't bundle Google's apps—like Gmail, Hangouts, or the Play Store—with their ROMs. That means you'll need to download and flash them separately. Luckily, this is pretty easy to do: just head to this page on RootzWiki to find out which ZIP file you need, download it to your phone, and flash it just like you did the ROM in step three. Gapps Manager is also a great app that'll help you find the right package if you're stuck, and you can download the APK from XDA Developers.
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Once you've flashed the latest Google Apps package, you should be all set! You'll have a new ROM with tons of settings to play with, the Play Store to download new apps, and—if you made a backup with Titanium—you can now head into Titanium Backup and restore all your apps and their settings. Enjoy!
Hello
I'm trying to update from 41.2.A.7.35 to 41.A.7.53 using flashtool. I am relatively familiar with Flashtool at this point. I have installed stock firmwares a couple of times. Each time I have flashed a firmware i checked all boxes in the "Wipe" pane giving me a fresh install.
What i was curious about was, how can i prevent from formatting my drive each month when a new update rolls out. So what setting do i leave checked and unchecked in the flashtool? I'm mostly concerned with retaining apps and appdata along with settings and messages.
Thank you
I normally mark all in wipe section. Today i flash customized AU without problems.
normally no wipe neccessary
Hummusman said:
how can i prevent from formatting my drive each month when a new update rolls out. So what setting do i leave checked and unchecked in the flashtool?
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If you do not upgrade the Android version, or go from 39... to 41... or you have "strange" behavior before or after the upgrade: do not wipe anything
Some partitions like /system are overwritten anyway. If you are root you might get away with wiping cache/dalvik if anything feels strange.
When switching ROMs or upgrading Android versions I use Titanium backup to shorten the process:
- look for unsaved apps after upgrade -> bloat candidates, let TB delete deal with them after looking at the list and deciding what to let go
- restore all user apps with data
- manually restore all logins of apps that have accounts e.g. email (the time consuming part)
I use Apex launcher and its setting are restored too, so I will have a familiar look and feel even on a different ROM.