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[Q] how to move from 5.0.1 to 5.1 ??

i have a 5.0 rooted n5. wanna move to 5.1 how do i do it without loosing data.
and yes i can move to 5.1 without loosing data by individually flashing the factory image(skipping the userdata). but how do i root without loosing data.
is there any other way of doing it ??

@Elluel Can I borrow that picture of captain Kirk?

blackuse said:
i have a 5.0 rooted n5. wanna move to 5.1 how do i do it without loosing data.
and yes i can move to 5.1 without loosing data by individually flashing the factory image(skipping the userdata). but how do i root without loosing data.
is there any other way of doing it ??
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You can use the flash-all.bat in the factory 5.1 image as long as you remove the -w. The -w is what tells it to wipe. Once that is done, you will be on 5.1 and you can then re-root by booting into a custom recovery (fastboot boot recovery.img) and installing the root.zip from there. That will get your root back.
Since you are already rooted, I am assuming that your device is already unlocked.

KK to 6.0

Hey people. Can someone point me towards how I can upgrade to Marshmallow from 4.4 without losing root? Additionally, what is my next option for restoring all of my apps with data? Apologies for the noob question - haven't been flashing things on my phone since Kit Kat.

What's the problem with rooting again? You can upgrade without losing data if don't flash userdata.img.
You can restore your user data with TB, adb,...

you don't need to restore data if you skip flashing userdata.img

Upgrade from 4.4.2 to 6.0?

Hey everyone. I know the best way to upgrade is to do a complete wipe and install 6.0 fresh, but i want to know if its technically possible to upgrade from 4.4.2 to 6.0 without wiping or losing data? thanks

Of course. Do not flash userdata.img.

Need help upgrading to Marshmallow

I have XT1550 2 GB India retail version running Android 5.1.1
It is rooted and has TWRP. I want to upgrade it to MM, but I don't want to wipe the data. AFAIK, I can't use factory firware images without a reset. Is there a way to upgrade and keep all my apps and data?

Random_Tag said:
I have XT1550 2 GB India retail version running Android 5.1.1
It is rooted and has TWRP. I want to upgrade it to MM, but I don't want to wipe the data. AFAIK, I can't use factory firware images without a reset. Is there a way to upgrade and keep all my apps and data?
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No. You will face too many issues if you keep data from a rooted 5.1.1 to stock 6.0.1
You need to make a factory reset before flashing. I would even advise you to wipe system and internal memory as well before flashing the 6.0.1 factory image

Can I update from 5.1.1 to a custom 6.0.1? How to keep data?

Hi,
I want to update to 6.0.1 Xtresolite but I wonder how can I keep my data? (I want to restore every apps & images on the updated version)...
When I update, should I make a factory reset? When Can I find a step by step from 5.1.1 to 6.0.1 ?
What do you think about Smart Switch?

When you are coming from 5.1.1 stock you can't install a 6.0.1 rom. You first have to upgrade to stock 6.0.1. Keeping data when flashing a custom rom is unlikely since a full wipe is required before flashing when you don't want to run into any issues/FCs.

@XxM4tzexX So I can update to 6.0.1 stock without loosing any data? How?

Flashing a stock Firmware via Odin.