Hi everyone,
I know I am going to sound very annoying but I have googled various threads for hours and I still have not come close to an answer, so please be easy on me. I am a total noob!
So basically, Long story short, I bought this Moto G 2015 (4th Gen - Xt1072 the 5inch screen one) earlier this year, and it has been very slow ever since! So now, I am getting notifications that I cant update to 5.1!
The issue is, my phone is rooted, and I would like it to remain rooted! So, I am assuming i will not be able to install the update file.
The real question I have is, how do I go about this? How do i update to 5.1 (22.46.12.en.GB) without losing my root? I am happy with backing it all up on Titanium, and then updating but I don't know how to do it. Do I have to download the new android on my laptop and then re-install it or something? All this technical talk is literally racking my brain!
I know the solution is probably simple so I would really appreciate if someone can give me a simple answer!
Thanks so much
tiger123uk said:
Hi everyone,
I know I am going to sound very annoying but I have googled various threads for hours and I still have not come close to an answer, so please be easy on me. I am a total noob!
So basically, Long story short, I bought this Moto G 2015 (4th Gen - Xt1072 the 5inch screen one) earlier this year, and it has been very slow ever since! So now, I am getting notifications that I cant update to 5.1!
The issue is, my phone is rooted, and I would like it to remain rooted! So, I am assuming i will not be able to install the update file.
The real question I have is, how do I go about this? How do i update to 5.1 (22.46.12.en.GB) without losing my root? I am happy with backing it all up on Titanium, and then updating but I don't know how to do it. Do I have to download the new android on my laptop and then re-install it or something? All this technical talk is literally racking my brain!
I know the solution is probably simple so I would really appreciate if someone can give me a simple answer!
Thanks so much
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U can flash cm12.1 or can update your device then just root it back.
I doubt its a fourth gen, when the latest is 3rd.
Why can't you unroot, update, then reroot?
banerjeeayan1996 said:
U can flash cm12.1 or can update your device then just root it back.
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Hi buddy,
Thanks for the reply!
What is the difference between cm12.1 and normal android 5.1? and how do I update and then root it back?
Sorry but im a total noob, I dont know these things. Please help!
rouyal said:
I doubt its a fourth gen, when the latest is 3rd.
Why can't you unroot, update, then reroot?
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To be honest, I don't know. It's the 5 inch one, single sim if that's any help?
And how do I unroot? and where do I find the update film.
I promise you, I don't know if its cos im dumb or what, but I have been researching this all day! I don't know what to do!
You can follow this link for a tool to restore back to stock firmware. This will wipe your phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...dows-tool-moto-g-2015-xt1072-restore-t3124915
Then update after that and root again.
I don't know much about removing root, I would look up how you did it then search for removing it. What did you use? Supersu?
rouyal said:
You can follow this link for a tool to restore back to stock firmware. This will wipe your phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...dows-tool-moto-g-2015-xt1072-restore-t3124915
Then update after that and root again.
I don't know much about removing root, I would look up how you did it then search for removing it. What did you use? Supersu?
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Oh ok, thanks buddy. Yes I used SuperSU. But if I follow the guide, I'm assuming it will remove the root anyway? Right?
tiger123uk said:
Oh ok, thanks buddy. Yes I used SuperSU. But if I follow the guide, I'm assuming it will remove the root anyway? Right?
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Yes, it will reflash your phone to how it was when out the factory. Then update, then install supersu same as you did before.
Cm12.1 is pre rooted rom and stock rom i think u know what it is.
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rouyal said:
Yes, it will reflash your phone to how it was when out the factory. Then update, then install supersu same as you did before.
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your a star, thanks buddy. you reckon there might be another way though?
banerjeeayan1996 said:
Cm12.1 is pre rooted rom and stock rom i think u know what it is.
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Yeah, I meant in what way is the CM12.1 different to androids own rom. Is it better? Does it have more features etc?
Thanks
tiger123uk said:
your a star, thanks buddy. you reckon there might be another way though?
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I've only used supersu like one time. When you open supersu from the app drawer, is there an option to remove root?
rouyal said:
I've only used supersu like one time. When you open supersu from the app drawer, is there an option to remove root?
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Ah yes there is!
So do you reckon if I do this and try to update as normal it will work?!
tiger123uk said:
Ah yes there is!
So do you reckon if I do this and try to update as normal it will work?!
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Try it out. If not, you haven't lost anything cause u can just reinstall supersu if not
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Maybe, I'm just throwing ideas out. Have you done anything as root that might make the update fail?
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I don't believe I have. I'll give it a try tomorrow unless someone comes with a better idea. Thanks though!
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Let me start by saying: I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS!!
I stumbled upon this thread, and thought we could use it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787466
I can verify this method. I just used it on my device.
Enjoy.
You're welcome.
Sent from my LG-D801 using XDA Free mobile app
To further the ease of life, TWRP installation is just as simple!
AGAIN: **I TAKE NO CREDIT FOR DEVELOPING THIS** Just finding it. .
Once you root with the above method, go to
http://www.editandroid.com/how-to-install-twrp-recovery-on-lg-g2-running-android-4-4-2-kitkat/
Install AutoRec from the link above.. And.. Happy flashing.
Again, you're welcome.
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Here you go....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157
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Thank you so much for finding this. Worked like a charm.
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This root method was patched before it was even released...so if you want to keep root be sure not to take any ota/security updates until methods to gain root on newer firmware's are found...works for now but future updates will put us right back to square 1
jamesd1085 said:
This root method was patched before it was even released...so if you want to keep root be sure not to take any ota/security updates until methods to gain root on newer firmware's are found...works for now but future updates will put us right back to square 1
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i just did this on my new KK g2, already had 4.4.2 on it when i got it friday and i asked this question in another thread, but didnt get a response. so this method of rooting will not keep us from getting future OTAs but will more than likely loose root, is that what you are saying? and that this method may not work on say 4.4.3 or 4.4.4 (which just hit the nexus 5)?
Midnight_Rider said:
i just did this on my new KK g2, already had 4.4.2 on it when i got it friday and i asked this question in another thread, but didnt get a response. so this method of rooting will not keep us from getting future OTAs but will more than likely loose root, is that what you are saying? and that this method may not work on say 4.4.3 or 4.4.4 (which just hit the nexus 5)?
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so this method of rooting will not keep us from getting future OTAs... correct
but will more than likely loose root... correct, but there are apk's that can prevent it
and that this method may not work on say 4.4.3 or 4.4.4... correct
Duties otas will probably beak root, yes.. And threes methods may not work.. But, who's saying that 4.4.3 comes to the G2, as it just saw 4.4.2.
4.5 is right around the corner..
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Just to confirm i'm understanding this correctly, if i just install these two APKs i'd have root access and a recovery on my phone? I'm currently on Android 4.2.2.
Any reason not to do it in this manner, or a more recommended way of doing it?
Giggity gooooo. Thanks been waiting for something like this! Worked great! Gonna try out the G3 rom soon
htcSlide said:
Let me start by saying: I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS!!
I stumbled upon this thread, and thought we could use it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787466
I can verify this method. I just used it on my device.
Enjoy.
You're welcome.
Sent from my LG-D801 using XDA Free mobile app
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htcSlide said:
To further the ease of life, TWRP installation is just as simple!
AGAIN: **I TAKE NO CREDIT FOR DEVELOPING THIS** Just finding it. .
Once you root with the above method, go to
http://www.editandroid.com/how-to-install-twrp-recovery-on-lg-g2-running-android-4-4-2-kitkat/
Install AutoRec from the link above.. And.. Happy flashing.
Again, you're welcome.
Sent from my LG-D801 using XDA Free mobile app
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Thanks for posting this. I've gone through a long drawn out process trying to install a custom recovery on my d801 G2. I tried flashify, twrp installer, freegee, nothing worked for my phone. Have had to revert back to stock multiple times because my phone wouldn't function properly. I'm typically pretty good with rooting, and this g2 has had my quite frustrated =P Just wanted to double check that this would in fact work with no issues on a 4.4.2 d801 phone. Would love some feedback from others! Thanks
thenewbigmack said:
Thanks for posting this. I've gone through a long drawn out process trying to install a custom recovery on my d801 G2. I tried flashify, twrp installer, freegee, nothing worked for my phone. Have had to revert back to stock multiple times because my phone wouldn't function properly. I'm typically pretty good with rooting, and this g2 has had my quite frustrated =P Just wanted to double check that this would in fact work with no issues on a 4.4.2 d801 phone. Would love some feedback from others! Thanks
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I did both these to my 801 that came with kk 4.4.2 from the store. towelroot did its thing, install supersu from the play store, reboot, run autorec and let it do its thing. reboot to recovery. profit.
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Midnight_Rider said:
I did both these to my 801 that came with kk 4.4.2 from the store. towelroot did its thing, install supersu from the play store, reboot, run autorec and let it do its thing. reboot to recovery. profit.
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Awesome to know, thank you very much! Any idea how easy of a process it is for 4.2.2? I briefly looked into it, but didn't find a whole lot of clear cut info. Thanks again
thenewbigmack said:
Awesome to know, thank you very much! Any idea how easy of a process it is for 4.2.2? I briefly looked into it, but didn't find a whole lot of clear cut info. Thanks again
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This is, I believe , the easiest way. - LINK
fishman0919 said:
This is, I believe , the easiest way. - LINK
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I appreciate the link. Sorry if I didn't specify, but I'm actually looking for installing the recovery on 4.2.2. I'll most likely just use the above method for 4.4.2, but it's always nice to have a back up plan
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I appreciate the link. Sorry if I didn't specify, but I'm actually looking for installing the recovery on 4.2.2. I'll most likely just use the above method for 4.4.2, but it's always nice to have a back up plan
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If you are already rooted... just use Flashify and use this TWRP img. - LINK
Boot into recovery and then flash the newest TWRP... 2.7.0.0 or 2.7.1.0
I've had issue with 2.7.1.0 save backups correctly, so I stick with 2.7.0.0
You can also use PhilZ CWM Advanced Edition - LINK
EDIT: I posted the link to PhilZ CWM Advanced Edition for the Samsung GS3... Fix and sorry
^^^this
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ioroot 25 wasnt working for me. this did. thanks!!
I noticed that some of you worry about an update while being rooted. If you are rooted more than likely there will be a rooted version of your rom to flash via recovery. Dont worry about an update as long as you can flash an updated rooted rom.
playya said:
I noticed that some of you worry about an update while being rooted. If you are rooted more than likely there will be a rooted version of your rom to flash via recovery. Dont worry about an update as long as you can flash an updated rooted rom.
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Do the uploaded stock ROMs still come with all the TMO features? (Wifi Calling, ISIS, etc).
Title says it all. On 4.4 now, rooted, wp-off, unlocked. If I took the ota to the latest 4.4.4, will wp-off be retained? I'm fine with losing root as long as I can fastboot twrp and root that way. Wp off is my main question.
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kude87 said:
Title says it all. On 4.4 now, rooted, wp-off, unlocked. If I took the ota to the latest 4.4.4, will wp-off be retained? I'm fine with losing root as long as I can fastboot twrp and root that way. Wp off is my main question.
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Dude I already answered this same question last night. I understand that you're apprehensive about losing root but damn! Kinda like saying that you don't believe me! Which is fine. But don't ask questions if you're not gonna believe the answer. Research it yourself in that case
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Caseyk621 said:
Dude I already answered this same question last night. I understand that you're apprehensive about losing root but damn! Kinda like saying that you don't believe me! Which is fine. But don't ask questions if you're not gonna believe the answer. Research it yourself in that case
Sent from My Droid Ultra
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Sorry bud, nothing personal. I appreciate your input, I really do. You're spot on, OTA's make me nervous. Not a lot of info I could find just googling so I figured I'd crowd surf one last time to see if a second party could confirm. Haha, it's me being paranoid rather than not believing you.
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Yes.
I used Sunshine on 4.4 (rooted), then FXZ'd to 4.4.4 and had to manually flash TWRP and then eventually root by flashing SU.
Cool, thanks for the replies. My OTA kept failing even with disabling all my root apps, Xposed, etc. I just used RSD lite with the latest .24 update, flashed TWRP, and rooted it, all good. Was very simple, so if anyone else is doing this and nervous about OTA's like myself, there's really no need to even use them if you don't want.
Just got my droid mini last night. Updated to 23.3.24 ota.
Sorry if this has been answered before but I'm wondering if its too late to apply the subshine method or will it work fine?
tiguy99 said:
Just got my droid mini last night. Updated to 23.3.24 ota.
Sorry if this has been answered before but I'm wondering if its too late to apply the subshine method or will it work fine?
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Too late. Sunshine will not work. You could try going the paypal/imei route.
hayze said:
Too late. Sunshine will not work. You could try going the paypal/imei route.
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Cool.
Thanks for the info.
Hope thread title makes sense.but asking again ,
Say i just rooted my device and then unrooted again.
Will get ota update then?
amigo911 said:
Hope thread title makes sense.but asking again ,
Say i just rooted my device and then unrooted again.
Will get ota update then?
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Read link in my signature about learning to update properly. Why do you want OTA? Because you don't know better?
If you're rooted then you don't need to wait in line for an OTA.
rootSU said:
Read link in my signature about learning to update properly. Why do you want OTA? Because you don't know better?
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I cant see your signature.
The reason of asking this is, i had bad experience about rooting and UBL.i had xsp and after uBL i lost BE2 and also no official update.so my actual goal is to know any precaution about rooting or UBL
ThNks
amigo911 said:
I cant see your signature.
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If you're not using a web browser, use a web browser
amigo911 said:
I cant see your signature.
The reason of asking this is, i had bad experience about rooting and UBL.i had xsp and after uBL i lost BE2 and also no official update.so my actual goal is to know any precaution about rooting or UBL
ThNks
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First take the WXZ, and YGT it. You *should* at that point have 1FG. Assuming that you do, GHR the 1FG and make sure you are HTF. If you do it right, you should OTA no prob. If not, then WYA and you'll be good to go. Make sense?
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I'm lost. Moving on.... ?
Any1 got the latest software updates from T-mobile? About 77.94MB file size.
Yes
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LaloHigh said:
Yes
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You had the root b4 the updates or no? I'm hesitate getting the update might breaks the root.
No root, but someone mentioned in general tap that the update failed due to root.
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You can root the new firmware. The root thread has been updated.
Apparently it adds the Chinese language pack.
CreekDirt said:
You can root the new firmware. The root thread has been updated.
Apparently it adds the Chinese language pack.
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That's it just a language? No reason to worry with then, huh?
TigerDNA said:
That's it just a language? No reason to worry with then, huh?
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No, more than just lang. update.
Check the screencaps.
leprophotography said:
No, more than just lang. update.
Check the screencaps.
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ahh, yea, i can't take the OTA because of root and all that jazz, will anyone make this into a zip?
Can anyone answer this dumb question. I unrooted via SU app with the intention of trying to take the update, then just root again via recovery. I rebooted after the unroot script and was stuck in bootloop until i rerooted.... way?
TigerDNA said:
ahh, yea, i can't take the OTA because of root and all that jazz, will anyone make this into a zip?
Can anyone answer this dumb question. I unrooted via SU app with the intention of trying to take the update, then just root again via recovery. I rebooted after the unroot script and was stuck in bootloop until i rerooted.... way?
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Pretty simple actually.....
This is what I did.
1. Flash newest update via Odin, reboot
2. Re-root... That's pretty much it.
leprophotography said:
Pretty simple actually.....
This is what I did.
1. Flash newest update via Odin, reboot
2. Re-root... That's pretty much it.
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Was trying to do it at work... No Odin i just want to flash something, is that too much much to ask?! Is it. It's been so long since I've have even the tiniest zip to flash... At least two weeks now! :crying:
TigerDNA said:
Was trying to do it at work... No Odin i just want to flash something, is that too much much to ask?! Is it. It's been so long since I've have even the tiniest zip to flash... At least two weeks now! :crying:
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Oh haha, cry baby! J/k. Cheer up!
If you r old enough, you r bold enough!
Hi all!
I woke up to a notification from OnePlus for that OTA. I currently have root and have no desire to go through redoing it I'm wondering if this would overwrite root... but considering that I haven't seen anything about it, maybe it's not a big deal.
Thanks for any replies!:good:
Pracis said:
Hi all!
I woke up to a notification from OnePlus for that OTA. I currently have root and have no desire to go through redoing it I'm wondering if this would overwrite root... but considering that I haven't seen anything about it, maybe it's not a big deal.
Thanks for any replies!:good:
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/how-to/successfully-upgraded-to-9-5-7-t3937414
I know about that thread. But my question is still the same.
Pracis said:
I know about that thread. But my question is still the same.
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It'll overwrite root but you can just reinstall root thru Magisk by following the guide.