I just bought this phone a few days ago (Google pixel.). I'm a tinkerer. (My wife is always telling me to stop tinkering with the phone.). First thing I did when I got home is unlock the bootloader using depixel8. After that, I used Kingo root to root the phone. I am not running any custom recoveries or Roms. I'm just using power toggles to toggle data and greenify and coolify to help with battery. Twice now, my phone app and contacts have crashed where I click the icon and I get force close or wait prompt. I can force close it. But it doesn't help. Also gone into app info for both phone and contacts and stop the app and clear storage and it still crashes. Rebooting the phone fixes the problem temporarily. But it's annoying. Does anyone know why this keeps happening and how to fix it permanently?
Why did you use Kingo app to root ?
I would start from scratch and read how to properly root a pixel before doing anything.
I wouldn't use toolkits either.
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Kingo does not support Android 7 let alone the Pixel that is even more different than other phones that run 7. Flash it back to stock and root it properly.
Ok, I think I was a little tired when I wrote this thread. I didn't use kingo root to root it. I used depixel8 to unlock the bootloader. Then I followed the instructions on this page to root it...
https://www.xda-developers.com/root-is-now-available-for-the-google-pixel-and-pixel-xl/
But I did first attempt kingo root... so it has kingo root apps on it..
dorlow said:
But I did first attempt kingo root... so it has kingo root apps on it..
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Turn off Coolify. Let's start there.
Ok, so I completely screwed up my phone. I tried to unroot it. I followed instructions on the web. They didn't work. Some of the commands failed. So, to attempt to fix it, I was thinking maybe if I re-locked the bootloader, I could reload the original rom. well, I totally screwed up doing that. Now it's locked and I can't send any images to it with fastboot. So, I'm stuck. I've googled it and found two other forums were others have done this and there has been no solution.
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Ok, so I completely screwed up my phone. I tried to unroot it. I followed instructions on the web. They didn't work. Some of the commands failed. So, to attempt to fix it, I was thinking maybe if I re-locked the bootloader, I could reload the original rom. well, I totally screwed up doing that. Now it's locked and I can't send any images to it with fastboot. So, I'm stuck. I've googled it and found two other forums were others have done this and there has been no solution.
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RMA the device, don't ever unlock or root it again, and don't ever come back here. Just kidding. Other than RMA.
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If your going to "tinker" you best learn to read and research first.
This mess your in was easily avoidable if you did your homework
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Well I got a new one and I can't help myself. I'm a tinkerer. I had to unlock and root it. My first attempt I screwed it up again where I couldn't boot the new phone. I learned my lesson on the last phone. Don't lock the bootloader. I got it back working and is working really nice rooted now. No crashing.
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I just rooted my phone and it was successful. I downloaded superuser and rom manager but both of them say an error has occured while trying to attemp run privelage commands. Rom manager says you must root your phone for rom manager to function superuser was not found at "/system/bin/su or"/system/xbin/su". Use google search tofind rooting instructions.
Since I have root s-off
Help please!!
If you used dbz easy root just plug your phone in make sure USB debug and charge only mode is on along with wifi being off and really run step three
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Idle why it didn't post the first time. If you used dbz easy root make sure wifi is off charge only and USB debug is on then redo step three
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That doesn't work at all. Easy root is an epic failure
Root explorer works so why doesn't rom manager?
Dont know what to tell you tons of people have used easy root myself included with zero issues.
I'm going to stop helping soon because of the fact that everyone wants to take the easy way out and refuse to even gain the slightest knowledge about what they are really doing. It is simply a Google search away for any info you need about ADB and the specific commands. But, I'll leave this here. Start at step 7. Enjoy.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/0...he-htc-thunderbolt-and-unlock-its-bootloader/
I tried the one-click root method on a friends thunderbolt, and for some reason did not get root access til after a reboot. Nothing would work, not even Shoot Me, rebooted, and everything was good.
Did u reboot it?
If u did, there was a problem with su for some, find the thread and fix it
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earthtodigi said:
I tried the one-click root method on a friends thunderbolt, and for some reason did not get root access til after a reboot. Nothing would work, not even Shoot Me, rebooted, and everything was good.
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Mine was the same way, and I rooted using ADB. Right after I was done, CWM reported that it couldn't get root access. I restarted the phone and then I had root.
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I just rooted my phone and it was successful. I downloaded superuser and rom manager but both of them say an error has occured while trying to attemp run privelage commands. Rom manager says you must root your phone for rom manager to function superuser was not found at "/system/bin/su or"/system/xbin/su". Use google search tofind rooting instructions.
Since I have root s-off
Help please!!
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Keep redoing step 7 until it takes took me 3 times
I learned ADB to root this phone and it literally took me 45 mins of reading a wiki and another hour of googling to fill in various information gaps in my initial reading. This is my first android phone. It. is. not. that. complicated.
How do I un root my phone and go back to the Rom that it came with?
Did you try searching the forum?
Follow section #6 of this guide.
I tired using the download in that post, but the one that is unrooted said it would take 4 days to download. I did a quick google search and found one from galaxy s3 root . com and used it. After I followed the directions my phone still boots with the words "Custom" and the unlocked padlock right in the beginning. How do you get rid of that? I've been having some GPS issues and want to get a new device but I can't send it back like this.
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I tired using the download in that post, but the one that is unrooted said it would take 4 days to download. I did a quick google search and found one from galaxy s3 root . com and used it. After I followed the directions my phone still boots with the words "Custom" and the unlocked padlock right in the beginning. How do you get rid of that? I've been having some GPS issues and want to get a new device but I can't send it back like this.
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I just clicked the VRLF2 1 gb download and it tells me it will download within a an hour over wifi on my computer. How did you try to download it? If you aren't already, you should download that file from a computer cuz its roughly one gb in size. I'm almost positive the reason its still unlocked is because you didn't lock the bootloader before returning to stock. Idk what this other site is but you need to re-root then lock your bootloader with EZ Unlock, then follow section 6 of that guide again.
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SO. i got the newest OTA from Verizon, and I might just root to get Titanium Backup on my phone to get some game data. (I have that GPS issue and the Copy/Paste issue, verizon sent me a new one). After preserving the game data, I am then going to unroot.
So, following step 6 of the guide should be all i need to unroot, right?
1. when rooting, i don't have to unlock the bootloader, right?
2. will this work on MAC as well? step 6?
Thank you!
Tried to post this confirmation over on the developer "How to Root" thread, but evidently I haven't posted enough yet
I used the instructions here and they worked great. It was fast and easy, and most importantly for me, did not require the unlock from Motorola. With a brand new phone, I just wasn't up for voiding my warranty just to be able to use Titanium Backup and Wifi Tether!
yep, Motofail2Go! drjbliss is a master exploit writer!
Damn, I did the motorola unlock code which voids the warranty.
First time with a motorola phone and wasn't aware of existing methods
Is there any way to install CWM or another recovery using this method, without unlocking the bootloader?
Nope, Safestrap would be the way to go, but from what I know it is not compatible with the Photon Q....never tried it tough. The Droid 4 works great with Safestrap.
Hey guys, I used this thread to root without bootloader. Worked great after installing the ADB files to my PC and working in debug mode.
Question: I rooted in order to install an ap called reverse tether (PC internet connection powers phone internet). Now the app won't work cuz my phone is shutting down my tethering option everytime because I guess its not on my current Sprint plan. Any pointers or is there something I am missing? Total noob here. TIA
EDIT: Fixed Charge Only mode error... apparently there is some convoluted BS regarding debug mode that will disable the mass storage aspect during debug mode and then keep that setting even after a restart and leaving debug mode. I had to go back in debug mode, 1. Toggle USB Debugging to On (Settings > Developer Options [Under System]) 2. Power the phone off. 3. Power the phone on. 4. Toggle USB Debugging to Off..... still dont know about the VSNCP thing but looks like I can get a handle on it soon as well.
ORIGINAL: Hey guys after my post last night now I am running into some issues... First of all, when I plugged in my phone at work this morning, it refuses to connect as Mass Storage or Media Device MTP or Camera PTP. It lets me select it, but it doesnt save the setting. It automatically reverts back to charging mode whenever I leave the screen. It refuses to save the selection like the options are disabled. Note line 1 of the notifications "charge only"
Secondly, when I decided to restart the phone to fix this connection problem, I got this notification in line 2 of the screen shot, note: "VSNCP Registration Response Error VSNCP Error 8:Admin Prohibited" This message pops up each time the phone boots up. You can't click on it and it doesnt do anything. You can only dismiss it. Any idea what this is?
One thing I noticed this morning is that the Motorola drivers I installed yesterday came with a little PC ap that monitors the phone for updates or whatever, a little Moto logo in the task tray in the corner... now today its gone? I was thinking maybe there is some sort of scheme by Moto to sync the phones to a certain PC with that program so unless that program is running the phone only charges on PCs and doesnt recognize the storage device... but today that program is nowhere to be found on my PC.
Does the root of these problems come from working in debug mode and switching some settings maybe?
Can anyone help me out? I am a total noob that came from a CM 10.1 Epic which is looking pretty nice right about now.
Keep in mind I am a total noob. I did this root method, now I don't know how to unlock the bootloader. I am surprised that the information and how-tos are so hard to find for this phone after being out for 5 months!
TIA
For your VSNCP Error Check this thread over at Sprint
Here is the link I used to unlock mine. As far as I know the only way is to do it through the official motorola website.
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/08/20/how-to-unlock-the-motorola-photon-q-bootloader/
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Will this still work with 2.3.5?
If I'm not mistaken your on the wrong forum. This is for the photon q not the photon 4g.
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FWIW I have bricked my device twice with this method and of course had no custom recovery to flash and magically fix everything. Quite a hassle but that is the price you pay for being CARELESS. Use at our own risk. One benefit is that I kept warranty. It is great for aps like tether, reverse tether, backup, etc. that require root. Dont know if I will do it again because trying to hack the phone back to operation is not fun. At least my back up phone is an Epic with CM 10.1 and wimax is all over my area unlike LTE.
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If I'm not mistaken your on the wrong forum. This is for the photon q not the photon 4g.
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Thats what I have.
Just to confirm, I did this on my Photon Q LTE running Android 4.04 with absolutely no issues since I did it over a month ago.
Just did it and it worked the first time with no problems on my photon q and with 2.3.5
This doesn't work as of the latest firmware update.
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This doesn't work as of the latest firmware update.
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If you want root without bootloader unlock on the latest build (ASA-15) you must use this root method BEFORE updating to asa-15. Then install something like OTA root keeper and backup root and temp unroot before installing the update. Otherwise as Vivicus notes, it will not work.
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Vivicus said:
This doesn't work as of the latest firmware update.
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I confirm it
After flash to last firmware I can't get root too
iamchocho said:
If you want root without bootloader unlock on the latest build (ASA-15) you must use this root method BEFORE updating to asa-15. Then install something like OTA root keeper and backup root and temp unroot before installing the update. Otherwise as Vivicus notes, it will not work.
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I'm on ASA-14 and I can't get rooted. Every time I run this, it says exploit failed. I did a cache/data wipe from the stock recovery and even before entering my google account info and going through the startup of the phone, I still ended up with the exploit failed. Any ideas on getting the root wihtout unlocking the bootloader in ASA-14?
Currently no way to do it without unlock. Unless you were already rooted before the update your unfortunately out of luck until someone comes up with a new exploit.
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Ok so heres my first question?........... Is there any possible way of gaining root access through linux for my android ? ....Like running certain commands to do so......I know u have to change permissions and make changes to the android file system......And was wondering since linux uses root in terminals and so on and so forth would it work to access root in linux and maybe use a file manager to open your android system files in linux to make these changes so u may root. .. Instead of waiting for a DEV to create a method or script that will work ... Isnt there a way we can gain this back without waiting for an actual script to release . I rely on my root for a vast majority of my apps and i am lost without it . I know it may be more complex and diffucult for some people but to gain root access back this way ... But it would be great.
I have a working linux set up on my comp already with working adb /sdk installed ..... If anybody can help me with rooting my phone it would be very much appreciated. Im not new to this at all im very familiar with linux and how to use it. i basically need help with the rooting process and what to do when it comes to that.
I do not have an unlocked bootloader if that makes any difference.
Took 9.30.1 OTA and lost root.
As far as i know there is no script/method to root for the new OTA 9.30.1 update.
Tryed rooting already with Linux but my file system wont allow anything to be written to it.. Its Read Only File System. I think it has to be Read/Write
I really hope there is a root script/method released soon if this way isnt possible
Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you
No. Unless an exploit is found, you are out of luck.
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iBolski said:
No. Unless an exploit is found, you are out of luck.
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Do you have any idea what the progress lioks like for an exploit coming out soon for this update?
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Do you have any idea what the progress lioks like for an exploit coming out soon for this update?
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I doubt there will be another exploit. This phone is a year old now and most devs are focusing on custom ROMs.
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Do you have any idea what the progress lioks like for an exploit coming out soon for this update?
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Mostly likely none. Because at this point 95% of people know to protect root before taking an ota. Or just don't take it.
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My phone is the not-unlockable one and locked.
I happend to click yes when this update question came. After realizing what was happening, I set my phone to flight mode, and the update downloading is now paused. Is there anyway to cancel this downloading/update process?
I have installed safestrape and backup my stock ROM before this. The worst is that I restore the backup and the update question will be prompted again, right?
Or is there other way to stop the update downloading in progress?
Another question, if root is lost through the OTA update, can I restore the backup through Safestrape and get root again? Or is everything gone?
xknobi said:
My phone is the not-unlockable one and locked.
I happend to click yes when this update question came. After realizing what was happening, I set my phone to flight mode, and the update downloading is now paused. Is there anyway to cancel this downloading/update process?
I have installed safestrape and backup my stock ROM before this. The worst is that I restore the backup and the update question will be prompted again, right?
Or is there other way to stop the update downloading in progress?
Another question, if root is lost through the OTA update, can I restore the backup through Safestrape and get root again? Or is everything gone?
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Once root is lost after the ota has been fully applied, the backup will do you no good as there is a new kernel applied.
As for it being paused, I believe you should be okay. Just because you started the download doesn't mean it's been applied. Freeze the updater apk and reboot. I believe that will cancel the download and with the frozen updater, you won't get bothered again.
You could apply the update if you save root with voodoo root keep but if you ever have to reimage your phone, you will lose root permanently. I'd just hold off and wait and see if an exploit is ever found.
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Once root is lost after the ota has been fully applied, the backup will do you no good as there is a new kernel applied.
As for it being paused, I believe you should be okay. Just because you started the download doesn't mean it's been applied. Freeze the updater apk and reboot. I believe that will cancel the download and with the frozen updater, you won't get bothered again.
You could apply the update if you save root with voodoo root keep but if you ever have to reimage your phone, you will lose root permanently. I'd just hold off and wait and see if an exploit is ever found.
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Thanks for the info. I have just restored the backup stock rom and all is good. Installed Root Keeper anyway.
Anyone working on a root exploit for 9.30.1
So is anyone working on an exploit to root this update?? I just don't want to have to keep SBF'ing my Razr Maxx HD back to older versions and reconfiguring all my stuff. For what ever reason, I could not get OTA's. I was rooted(motochopper) and used superuser and voodoo. Protected my root, temp unrooted, downloaded the update, but then it would fail on install. I even tried flashing back to the stock recovery and it failed. So just to see what the 9.30 did, I installed it through Droid Razr HD Utility 1.34...of course I lost root, can't put a custom recovery on it, but my phone seems to run pretty good for a stock rom. So, I'm just wondering.
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Mostly likely none. Because at this point 95% of people know to protect root before taking an ota. Or just don't take it.
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I had root with the 9.30.1 update. I backed up root with OTA RootKeeper but my phone was acting up so i factory reset it and all went to hell...!!! I protected everything and backed up hoping that would do the trick but unfortunately it didnt save the root like it should have now i sit I regret ever resetting it thats for sure. It was risky on my part playing with the reset option knowing there was no exploit out yet and i payed the price
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So is anyone working on an exploit to root this update?? I just don't want to have to keep SBF'ing my Razr Maxx HD back to older versions and reconfiguring all my stuff. For what ever reason, I could not get OTA's. I was rooted(motochopper) and used superuser and voodoo. Protected my root, temp unrooted, downloaded the update, but then it would fail on install. I even tried flashing back to the stock recovery and it failed. So just to see what the 9.30 did, I installed it through Droid Razr HD Utility 1.34...of course I lost root, can't put a custom recovery on it, but my phone seems to run pretty good for a stock rom. So, I'm just wondering.
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I have a few guys looking into it for me im hoping to hear back soon with some good news
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So is anyone working on an exploit to root this update?? I just don't want to have to keep SBF'ing my Razr Maxx HD back to older versions and reconfiguring all my stuff. For what ever reason, I could not get OTA's. I was rooted(motochopper) and used superuser and voodoo. Protected my root, temp unrooted, downloaded the update, but then it would fail on install. I even tried flashing back to the stock recovery and it failed. So just to see what the 9.30 did, I installed it through Droid Razr HD Utility 1.34...of course I lost root, can't put a custom recovery on it, but my phone seems to run pretty good for a stock rom. So, I'm just wondering.
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im assuming your bootloader is unlocked?
if so, search for a flash-able zip of SU. you can root any build, problem solved.
I know our RAZR HD's are old, but there's nothing better out there. At this point, I'm willing to pay cash money for anyone able to find a new root exploit for this dumb 9.30 update. I took all the precautionary steps and have an unlocked phone, yet for some reason as soon as the update applied I lost root. It happened during the last ota and I got lucky that the warranty covered me. Not gonna happen now with a unlocked booty. So once again, please find a root exploit and I'll pay you. I dont want to get rid of my razr. Thanks yall
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I know our RAZR HD's are old, but there's nothing better out there. At this point, I'm willing to pay cash money for anyone able to find a new root exploit for this dumb 9.30 update. I took all the precautionary steps and have an unlocked phone, yet for some reason as soon as the update applied I lost root. It happened during the last ota and I got lucky that the warranty covered me. Not gonna happen now with a unlocked booty. So once again, please find a root exploit and I'll pay you. I dont want to get rid of my razr. Thanks yall
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there is no need for a new exploit if you have an unlocked bootloader.
search for a flash-able SU zip or search razr forum for the rooting unlocked bootloader thread.
problem solved, cash payments preferred
bweN diorD said:
there is no need for a new exploit if you have an unlocked bootloader.
search for a flash-able SU zip or search razr forum for the rooting unlocked bootloader thread.
problem solved, cash payments preferred
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I've tried every su time there is in here and other sites. They fail every time. I've tried recovery through twrp and cwm and they both fail. As a matter of fact since I took the update neither one of those will work now either. I'll keep trying new stuff until I succeed or brick this phone. All other devices that are currently available can't hold a flame to the RAZR.
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I've tried every su time there is in here and other sites. They fail every time. I've tried recovery through twrp and cwm and they both fail. As a matter of fact since I took the update neither one of those will work now either. I'll keep trying new stuff until I succeed or brick this phone. All other devices that are currently available can't hold a flame to the RAZR.
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Then are you sure you have an unlocked boot loader? If not, then you are hosed. We're just going by the fact that you posted " Not gonna happen now with a unlocked booty".
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Then are you sure you have an unlocked boot loader? If not, then you are hosed. We're just going by the fact that you posted " Not gonna happen now with a unlocked booty".
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I get the "warning, boot loader unlocked" message every time I power up. Used *#*#4636#*#* and checked that device shows root. I took all the precautionary steps before installing the ota, and I was having problems that both 9.20 and 9.30 fixed. Was running eclipse as a ROM before all this went screwy lewy
tried using motochopper (no winning)
All boxers are checked, however when I get the true ending to check my SU, it gives me some bogus message about needing to update SU, however it says I have an HTC device, I'm very confused on this, and don't understand what it is even referring too.
Anyone know what I'm reading about here?
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I get the "warning, boot loader unlocked" message every time I power up. Used *#*#4636#*#* and checked that device shows root. I took all the precautionary steps before installing the ota, and I was having problems that both 9.20 and 9.30 fixed. Was running eclipse as a ROM before all this went screwy lewy
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http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php?/topic/20473-[How-To]UNIVERSAL-Recovery-and-Root-ANY-{Unlocked-Bootloader-XT926-&-XT907}-Easy! I have used this twice after I've taken an update from vzw... If if your phones not being recognized it could be your drivers or the cable
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DELETED! 5.1.1 root is out, so why downgrade?!?
Hey thanks! Are you going to try to downgrade your new replacement flex? I'm still a little hesitant to do this as I'm worried about the brick like the others.
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I have to downgrade because of root . no root no gsm signal for me. But i just waiting for root or a safe way to downgrade.
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I think the mods should close this before someone tries it and bricks their phone. I don't see how unplugging it after the phone tried to reboot will do anything. The phone already flashed everything it's going to flash before the reboot. So unless you have personally tried this, I would not use others as genie pigs.
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I think the mods should close this before someone tries it and bricks their phone. I don't see how unplugging it after the phone tried to reboot will do anything. The phone already flashed everything it's going to flash before the reboot. So unless you have personally tried this, I would not use others as genie pigs.
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I have personally tried this, hence the WARNINGS! I have had it work, and I have had it fail. There, however, are people out there who want to know the process.
lyphe said:
I have personally tried this, hence the WARNINGS! I have had it work, and I have had it fail. There, however, are people out there who want to know the process.
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i tried it and it doesnt work..results in a brick..i would take it down..the risk is now worth it...i i followed th instruction to the dot..plain and simple...lg has implmentend a anti roll back...ask the g4 users...they'll agree
So, first two phones I tried this with worked with no issues. Phone number three was a hard brick almost instantly. Maybe there are different HW versions? I got a blue screen with Factory Reset 2, something like that. Rebooted phone and hard brick. Black screen, no lights, nothing. Unsure of the reason, as I did exactly the same steps as before with success. Removing directions. Rather people be stuck on 5.1.1 than bricked. Plus, now with 5.1.1 root out there should be no reason to downgrade anymore!