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I have had my Nexus 5 for two weeks and I think I'm ready to unlock the bootloader and root it! But what is the best way to back up stock? Is there a way to back up all your apps and settings etc when you are on stock?
GhostSoldier_US said:
I have had my Nexus 5 for two weeks and I think I'm ready to unlock the bootloader and root it! But what is the best way to back up stock? Is there a way to back up all your apps and settings etc when you are on stock?
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Until your rooted and have custom recovery, you could use titanium backup to backup all your apps. However i would say install a custom recovery and make a complete backup of your phone.
GhostSoldier_US said:
I have had my Nexus 5 for two weeks and I think I'm ready to unlock the bootloader and root it! But what is the best way to back up stock? Is there a way to back up all your apps and settings etc when you are on stock?
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alot of methods...
i prefer adb commands
no need to root to use it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50376635&postcount=3651
After you flash a custom recovery the first thing you should do is take a nandroid backup and then take a backup of your EFS! It's highly recommended that you take the efs as it's unique to your device.
To take a backup of your apps when you aren't rooted, use Helium from the playstore. It's pretty good!
Edit: Hahaha! 3 replies exactly at the same time! Ninja'd!
GhostSoldier_US said:
I have had my Nexus 5 for two weeks and I think I'm ready to unlock the bootloader and root it! But what is the best way to back up stock? Is there a way to back up all your apps and settings etc when you are on stock?
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I would look into helium rather than titanium backup (I am just not a fan). It does not require root.
samersh72 said:
alot of methods...
i prefer adb commands
no need to root to use it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50376635&postcount=3651
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adb is saying my device is not found? I have installed the universal adb drover too. What do i need to do?
GhostSoldier_US said:
adb is saying my device is not found? I have installed the universal adb drover too. What do i need to do?
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This will help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2514396
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Mr hOaX said:
This will help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2514396
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Tried it and nothing
GhostSoldier_US said:
Tried it and nothing
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That link should have got you going.... adb and fastboot can be a pain in the you know what to get set up.
When in device manager what shows up under Android phone when you connect the device with USB debugging enabled?
You should see "google nexus adb interface" or "adb interface" under android phone.
Personally I'd recommend to just install the Android SDK to the root of your PC's hard drive
GhostSoldier_US said:
Tried it and nothing
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Mate start the whole process form the beginning again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
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vin4yak said:
After you flash a custom recovery the first thing you should do is take a nandroid backup and then take a backup of your EFS! It's highly recommended that you take the efs as it's unique to your device.
To take a backup of your apps when you aren't rooted, use Helium from the playstore. It's pretty good!
Edit: Hahaha! 3 replies exactly at the same time! Ninja'd!
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Back-up of your EFS? What's the EFS?
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Back-up of your EFS? What's the EFS?
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This is a very sensitive system folder that contains Phone-specific information such as the IMEI (encrypted in the nv_data.bin), wireless devices MAC addresses, product code (also in the nv_data.bin), and much more. Often users trying to change product codes or trying to unlock the mobile will end up corrupting data in this location.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1531615
And here was best I could find on top Google search.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/backup-and-restore-your-efs-folder-on-samsung-devices/
That'll give you the answer.
I never backup anything personally.
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So guys I just had my Nexus 5 stolen at the gym a couple of days ago, I'm very furious about it... I'm unable to track the device with Android Device Manager because the device was dead at the time it had been stolen and probably hasn't been turned on since.
As I imagine the thief will probably fastboot the phone and erase everything, before ever turning it on, or selling it.
My question is, is there not a way to put a startup password on the phone to prevent bootloader/download mode/adb/fastboot access to the phone?
I am also very upset because I called into Google, and there is absolutely no way to have the phones Serial/IMEI "flagged" or "blocked" with Google. Which would be technically such a simple system to implement.
This means that all those people who have had their Nexus 5's stolen, the device can just be re-registered with another Google account at a later date and nobody will blink an eye.
Views? Suggestions?
Thanks
Wow that sucks you can encrypt your phone that requires a password to startup you may have to have a password to enter fastboot if you encrypt it not sure never done it
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Call your carrier to have the IMEI blacklisted. Google can not do this. It's your carrier's job to blacklist.
black listing the IMEI won't prevent somebody from re-registering that device with another Google account though. As it seem Google doesn't track or flag stolen Serial/IMEI.
BUMP to confirm Does encrypting the phone ask for a password at startup?
THE_KINGDOM said:
blacDoes encrypting the phone ask for a password at startup?
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Yes.
THE_KINGDOM said:
black listing the IMEI won't prevent somebody from re-registering that device with another Google account though. As it seem Google doesn't track or flag stolen Serial/IMEI.
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no, but it will prevent the thief from using it on any US or Canadian carrier.
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THE_KINGDOM said:
black listing the IMEI won't prevent somebody from re-registering that device with another Google account though. As it seem Google doesn't track or flag stolen Serial/IMEI.
BUMP to confirm Does encrypting the phone ask for a password at startup?
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Sandman-007 said:
Yes.
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can still flash the factory img in the bootloader and not worry about the encryption. also, every single person ive known that has encrypted, eventually(weeks/months) got locked out of their own phones eventually because it wouldnt except a password, and had to flash the factory img.
simms22 said:
no, but it will prevent the thief from using it on any US or Canadian carrier.
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can still flash the factory img in the bootloader and not worry about the encryption. also, every single person ive known that has encrypted, eventually(weeks/months) got locked out of their own phones eventually because it wouldnt except a password, and had to flash the factory img.
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Right but the whole point of encrypting is to protect the data not the device. So if a thief has to wipe the device to get rid of the encryption then he won't be able to access the data. It's gone.
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Right but the whole point of encrypting is to protect the data not the device. So if a thief has to wipe the device to get rid of the encryption then he won't be able to access the data. It's gone.
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no, its not gone. its relatively easy to recover the data, even after a factory reset, if the thief wanted to. unless the data is written over.
There is an app here on XDA as well as the play store called "bootunlocker" that allows you to lock and unlock your bootloader. Newer versions of Trickster MOD also do this. This way, if someone finds your phone and fastboot OEM unlocks it, it will wipe everything. The only thing we need to do at this point is secure the recovery. As no one seems to think a password protected recovery is necessary as no one has made one, you would have to flash the stock recovery.
If you need to make a nandroid then you would need to unlock and flash custom. This is the only way I can think of to fully ensure data gets wiped in the event someone really knows what they're doing. I might go this route, at least for a little bit to try it out
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There is an app here on XDA as well as the play store called "bootunlocker" that allows you to lock and unlock your bootloader. Newer versions of Trickster MOD also do this. This way, if someone finds your phone and fastboot OEM unlocks it, it will wipe everything. The only thing we need to do at this point is secure the recovery. As no one seems to think a password protected recovery is necessary as no one has made one, you would have to flash the stock recovery.
If you need to make a nandroid then you would need to unlock and flash custom. This is the only way I can think of to fully ensure data gets wiped in the event someone really knows what they're doing. I might go this route, at least for a little bit to try it out
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wiping isnt a solution, as the wiped data is easily recoverable. and password protection for a recovery exists as well, twrp has it. and it also wont help as all you would have to do is flash another recovery via fastboot.
btw, heres a recent article about recovering data from a wiped phone http://www.theverge.com/2014/7/8/5881573/test-shows-data-can-be-recovered-from-wiped-android-phones
simms22 said:
no, its not gone. its relatively easy to recover the data, even after a factory reset, if the thief wanted to. unless the data is written over.
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Fairly easy as in yes, I could do it. Fairly easy as in a random thief on the street, probably too much trouble and effort.
simms22 said:
wiping isnt a solution, as the wiped data is easily recoverable. and password protection for a recovery exists as well, twrp has it. and it also wont help as all you would have to do is flash another recovery via fastboot.
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That's why the boatloader is locked. Yep, TWRP implemented Philz recovery lock.
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rootSU said:
That's why the boatloader is locked. Yep, TWRP implemented Philz recovery lock.
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Haven't tried it, but what happens if you just flash another recovery?
Lethargy said:
Haven't tried it, but what happens if you just flash another recovery?
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How could you flash another recovery?
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rootSU said:
How could you flash another recovery?
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If your bootloader wasn't locked lol
Lethargy said:
If your bootloader wasn't locked lol
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Obviously recovery lock is pointless if either android or bootloader is unlocked.
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I say keep trying to locate the device with the Android Device Manager. The thief might not have charged it yet, or even won't at all. Might not be charged until someone buys it. Keep trying, and good luck.
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Fairly easy as in yes, I could do it. Fairly easy as in a random thief on the street, probably too much trouble and effort.
That's why the boatloader is locked. Yep, TWRP implemented Philz recovery lock.
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the average theif, i absolutely agree. they want to steal the device and collect money for it. but if someone is specifically looking for your data, now that doesnt sound like the average thief, thats who i would want to keep away.
bootloader locked, then unlocked, back to that data being recoverable, not by your average thief.
simms22 said:
the average theif, i absolutely agree. they want to steal the device and collect money for it. but if someone is specifically looking for your data, now that doesnt sound like the average thief, thats who i would want to keep away.
bootloader locked, then unlocked, back to that data being recoverable, not by your average thief.
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As I've said to you in another thread, there's no protection against that and that's the same with any file system.
Working on national security issues? Don't save data on your phone.
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rootSU said:
As I've said to you in another thread, there's no protection against that and that's the same with any file system.
Working on national security issues? Don't save data on your phone.
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lmao!
whats funny is that either we misunderstood each other, or a penguin was just spotted in the sahara desert(lol), because what you said is what i keep trying to say, theres no real protection. the best protection is that tbe average person doesnt have enough knowledge, patience, time to go after your data on a serious level. but those that are specifically targeting you for your data, those are who you should fear, as the data can be gotten to, if they really want to get it.
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if they really want to get it
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It's all in the "if"
In my opinion the only worth protecting against would be the sneaky little brother or sister.
Hi everyone.
I have the following problem with a Nexus 5: During an update, the system crashed. The phone is now stuck in an endless bootloop, trying to install the update. When left long enough, the update screens eventually come up, but you are immediately blasted with a ton of errors and no matter what you do, you are unable to complete the update. This, however, is not the problem.
I have tried various utilities in order to flash the phone back to factory settings. I have made use of Unified Android ToolKit, as well as Nexus Root Toolkit, but a problem with the phone itself is preventing me from flashing it and the problem is as follows: I can access the phone via USB, as well as the bootloader, but when I unlock the bootloader to start the flashing, it immediately locks itself again and I'm unable to start the flash process.
I've searched for other instances in which the bootloader won't unlock, but I can't find any information. Is there perhaps a hardware problem preventing me from unlocking the bootloader or can someone help me find a solution to this problem?
Mystical_Titan said:
I've searched for other instances in which the bootloader won't unlock, but I can't find any information. Is there perhaps a hardware problem preventing me from unlocking the bootloader or can someone help me find a solution to this problem?
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If the lock state reverts on a reboot, 99 times out of 100, it means the internal memory has an issue. RMA.
rootSU said:
If the lock state reverts on a reboot, 99 times out of 100, it means the internal memory has an issue. RMA.
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Thanks for the fast response. :good:
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Thanks for the fast response. :good:
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No probs. Sounds like the update got stuck at the bootloader flash and corrupted. It's probably not a fatal NAND issue, rather corrupt partition or two but it usually means sending it in.
You can try the LG flashtool as a last resort before doing so though, as you never know...
You can find a link to it in the sticky thread in my signature. Best to stay away from actual "toolkits" though and either use fastboot manually or LG flash tool, although fastboot probably cant help you here - just saying for future ref...
Mystical_Titan said:
Hi everyone.
I have the following problem with a Nexus 5: During an update, the system crashed. The phone is now stuck in an endless bootloop, trying to install the update. When left long enough, the update screens eventually come up, but you are immediately blasted with a ton of errors and no matter what you do, you are unable to complete the update. This, however, is not the problem.
I have tried various utilities in order to flash the phone back to factory settings. I have made use of Unified Android ToolKit, as well as Nexus Root Toolkit, but a problem with the phone itself is preventing me from flashing it and the problem is as follows: I can access the phone via USB, as well as the bootloader, but when I unlock the bootloader to start the flashing, it immediately locks itself again and I'm unable to start the flash process.
I've searched for other instances in which the bootloader won't unlock, but I can't find any information. Is there perhaps a hardware problem preventing me from unlocking the bootloader or can someone help me find a solution to this problem?
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happened to me while installing the new SNAPSHOT version of Cyanogenmod, I wiped everything and reflashed it and it works
BruKnowsBest said:
happened to me while installing the new SNAPSHOT version of Cyanogenmod, I wiped everything and reflashed it and it works
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Can anyone suggest some steps for me to try before I RMA the phone? Although, being unable to unlock the bootloader probably limits my options.
Mystical_Titan said:
Can anyone suggest some steps for me to try before I RMA the phone? Although, being unable to unlock the bootloader probably limits my options.
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I was stuck in the boot animation and when it opened there was a lot of system errors and it would reboot by itself over and over again.
what fixed it was to do a wipe cache and dalvik and reinstall it
BruKnowsBest said:
I was stuck in the boot animation and when it opened there was a lot of system errors and it would reboot by itself over and over again.
what fixed it was to do a wipe cache and dalvik and reinstall it
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I tried the 'wipe cache' as well, but it returns a bunch of errors as well. I'm starting to think the NAND is screwed. What is dalvik?
Mystical_Titan said:
I tried the 'wipe cache' as well, but it returns a bunch of errors as well. I'm starting to think the NAND is screwed. What is dalvik?
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Dalvik cannot break your bootloader. Your only option was use lg flashtool and if that failed, RMA. Let's not get false hopes and waste time not doing this.
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rootSU said:
Dalvik cannot break your bootloader. Your only option was use lg flashtool and if that failed, RMA. Let's not get false hopes and waste time not doing this.
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I completely forgot that you mentioned the LG Flashtool, I feel like such an idiot. I'll try that tomorrow as a last resort.
No worries
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rootSU said:
Dalvik cannot break your bootloader. Your only option was use lg flashtool and if that failed, RMA. Let's not get false hopes and waste time not doing this.
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i thought about LG FLASHTOOL but decided to try reinstaling the rom cuz i had no other option since i forgot to leave a backup rom on the device. So I did it as if I was installing a brand new rom Wiped dalvik, cache and system then reflashed the rom and then the gapps. Even tho it was the same ROM file I had a different outcome. It's working fine now but I did go back to the nightlies after it started working again just to be safe.
Now... people may have a different outcome when trying to solve this issue but this actually worked for me after having a minor heart-attack thinking I was gonna lose all my stuff
BruKnowsBest said:
i thought about LG FLASHTOOL but decided to try reinstaling the rom cuz i had no other option since i forgot to leave a backup rom on the device. So I did it as if I was installing a brand new rom Wiped dalvik, cache and system then reflashed the rom and then the gapps. Even tho it was the same ROM file I had a different outcome. It's working fine now but I did go back to the nightlies after it started working again just to be safe.
Now... people may have a different outcome when trying to solve this issue but this actually worked for me after having a minor heart-attack thinking I was gonna lose all my stuff
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Yes, but your issue is different to the OP's. His bootloader lock state reverts whenever he changes it. This is a pretty much "fatal" issue. What you did cannot help him unfortunately.
rootSU said:
Yes, but your issue is different to the OP's. His bootloader lock state reverts whenever he changes it. This is a pretty much "fatal" issue. What you did cannot help him unfortunately.
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oh ok, I misunderstood
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No worries
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It speaks about a KDZ file. What is it and where would I find it?
Mystical_Titan said:
It speaks about a KDZ file. What is it and where would I find it?
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Not sure, never used it. Are you following the Nexus 5 LG Flash tool guide? If not, have a look. You can get to it via my signature
rootSU said:
Not sure, never used it. Are you following the Nexus 5 LG Flash tool guide? If not, have a look. You can get to it via my signature
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Well, that's that. This phone is done.
Yup. RMA
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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?
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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?
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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*
does any one know how to Unlock Patter Lock Without Losing Data in "REDMI 3S PRIME" it have MIUI 8.
Atul_Sh said:
does any one know how to Unlock Patter Lock Without Losing Data in "REDMI 3S PRIME" it have MIUI 8.
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If you enter the pattern incorrectly too many times, you'll get the option to unlock using your gmail account.
Thats if Xaomi didn't mess with it.
Atul_Sh said:
does any one know how to Unlock Patter Lock Without Losing Data in "REDMI 3S PRIME" it have MIUI 8.
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Is your device rooted? Do you have TWRP installed?
Try one of these methods
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800799
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Droidriven said:
Is your device rooted? Do you have TWRP installed?
Try one of these methods
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1800799
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if i use TWRP, ADB and Fastboot Tool etc to unlock does phone data and warranty remains ?
Atul_Sh said:
if i use TWRP, ADB and Fastboot Tool etc to unlock does phone data and warranty remains ?
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If you do it correctly you won't lose your data but rooting and flashing TWRP will void your warranty, but there is way to fix that too, all you have to do after you get device unlocked is unroot the device then flash stock recovery over TWRP and you'll won't lose your warranty.
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Droidriven said:
If you do it correctly you won't lose your data but rooting and flashing TWRP will void your warranty, but there is way to fix that too, all you have to do after you get device unlocked is unroot the device then flash stock recovery over TWRP and you'll won't lose your warranty.
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Thanks for your answers.
can you explain in details, how to unroot the device.
and if you provide required tool, i will be very thank full to you
Atul_Sh said:
Thanks for your answers.
can you explain in details, how to unroot the device.
and if you provide required tool, i will be very thank full to you
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When you root, it will require installing the SuperSU app on your device, to unroot, open SuperSU app, then open its app settings, on its settings you'll see an option that says something like "cleanup for unroot and uninstall", this option will remove the su binaries from your system partition and uninstall the SuperSU app, then you'll be unrooted.
Then you just flash a copy of stock recovery to replace TWRP and you'll be back on full stock without root and warranty intact.
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Atul_Sh said:
Thanks for your answers.
can you explain in details, how to unroot the device.
and if you provide required tool, i will be very thank full to you
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You also might not need root or TWRP, some devices can use adb without them.
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what should i do. my phone is locked (by pattern lock), i need phone data.
phone is not rooted.
developer mode is off.
Bootloader is locked.
i tried almost all methods to unlock but no one works. plz help me out.
Atul_Sh said:
what should i do. my phone is locked (by pattern lock), i need phone data.
phone is not rooted.
developer mode is off.
Bootloader is locked.
i tried almost all methods to unlock but no one works. plz help me out.
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Try this
https://www.easeus.com/android-data-recovery/how-to-get-into-locked-android-without-losing-data.html
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Droidriven said:
Try this
https://www.easeus.com/android-data-recovery/how-to-get-into-locked-android-without-losing-data.html
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this method is only for rooted phones, and i can't even know how to install custom recovery.
TWRP requires unlocked boot loader.
and adb in not working.
so what should i do now ?
Atul_Sh said:
this method is only for rooted phones, and i can't even know how to install custom recovery.
TWRP requires unlocked boot loader.
and adb in not working.
so what should i do now ?
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1) keep trying everything you can
2) give up trying
3) pay a technician to do it for you, there's no guarantee you'll get any of your data back.
I've suggested the usual ways to recover data from a locked device. I've given all the help I can.
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Help me pls. I manually deleted "gesture.key" and "password.key" via twrp when i deleted it it has a red line says your kernel does not support something like that but it still deleted because i can see that the "gesture.key" and "password.key" vanishes. Then i restarted my phone but still it wants to confirm my gmail. My phone is SGY-5360 samsung HELP please. THANK YOU!
deathnote08 said:
Help me pls. I manually deleted "gesture.key" and "password.key" via twrp when i deleted it it has a red line says your kernel does not support something like that but it still deleted because i can see that the "gesture.key" and "password.key" vanishes. Then i restarted my phone but still it wants to confirm my gmail. My phone is SGY-5360 samsung HELP please. THANK YOU!
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Are you looking for a way to bypass Google Factory Reset Protection? If so, that discussion is not allowed here, we can't help you.
This thread is about bypassing lock screen, it is not for bypassing Google account verification.
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Droidriven said:
Are you looking for a way to bypass Google Factory Reset Protection? If so, that discussion is not allowed here, we can't help you.
This thread is about bypassing lock screen, it is not for bypassing Google account verification.
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Sir i'm also looking for bypassing the lockscreen. Sorry for confusing reply on my previous. Can you help me, thanks
This dr.fone can help to unlock pattern lock without losing data for Samsung Galaxy phone, but no other brands.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crgjWltN3pY
I want to unlock my Vivo y11 screen password without losing data.
Non rooted, developer mode is off.
Delete your Google account on the phone.