Just bought a used Note 5 and I love it. I want to put a ROM on it eventually and was wondering if I should let it update in the meantime, or is it harder to root with a newer OS?
Please advise.
Haints said:
Just bought a used Note 5 and I love it. I want to put a ROM on it eventually and was wondering if I should let it update in the meantime, or is it harder to root with a newer OS?
Please advise.
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Yes. Let it update. You want to install it any way you can and you would have to reroot anyway. I made an easy guide for this here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=71988479
If you update through official OTA though, then just start on step 2 to install TWRP recovery and do the root stuff. Be sure to glance at the instructions pictured in step 1 though, as they are the same process for step 2. Anyhow, good luck and if you have any questions just ask over there.
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Hi everyone,
I'm running a rooted Transformer HC 3.1 and Netformer overclocking kernel.
Today I got an OTA update notification, and the update is already downloaded on my TF. I have chosen to postpone the update since I know it will fail, but I can only do this 3 times.
Questions:
1. Is there a way to cancel the update completely at this point?
2. If I let it try to update I know it will fail, but will the device still be usable normally i.e. exactly like before the attempted update?
3. Is there a way to unroot the TF without wiping the data? I would hate to have to set everything up again.
Thanks for your quick help, it seems that I don't have much time before the forced update.
I'm rooted also,if you go to this thread here and read it from front to back,i think you will find your answer... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1171116
I'm gonna wait for a bigger update or a rooted version of this update.
Diablo67 said:
I'm rooted also,if you go to this thread here and read it from front to back,i think you will find your answer... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1171116
I'm gonna wait for a bigger update or a rooted version of this update.
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Thanks, I 've read through the whole thread.
I don't think anyone mentioned being able to cancel the update though. Perhaps deleting the downoaded installation file would help, I might try just that...
What is the best way to root device and still getting updates?
I don't want to install custom roms for now, need just root and that's it.
Thanks
If that's all you do, root, you'll still get the updates. You'll lose root when you update but it's easy to re-root. I'd look in the general forum stickies on how to root
Hi,
Take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47369234 :good:
BuzzFuzz said:
What is the best way to root device and still getting updates?
I don't want to install custom roms for now, need just root and that's it.
Thanks
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Hi mate,
You can find rooting procedure here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507905
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Doesn't seem like anyone mentioned this specifically, but yes, if you just root then you'll get the updates, but if the method you choose to root with involves changing the recovery to a custom one, then the update will fail. Make sure you stick (or go back to) with the stock recovery for prompt updates to work properly.
Hey guys! So this isn't my first time on XDA, I came here for my old phone, the Samsung Galaxy Exhibit or Exhibit II. I completely broke my phone in December, 2013, and I've been on the lookout for a new phone. After looking at everything, I've decided that the Nexus 5 is the best fit for me. It's damn sexy too, for a smartphone, that is. The best part is, I got the red one that they started to sell on the Play store today.
So anyways, I am here to simply be with a community that will aid me in my adventures with the Nexus 5 (probably until the Nexus 6 comes out or something, though lol). Though I will most likely get my phone later this week or early next week, I am doing research on rooting. I heard about CF-Root and if it works I plan to donate to him (did it work for you guys? did you guys find any issues with installation?).
I'm so happy. How are you guys with your Nexus 5's?
Don't use a tool kit use this to root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
jd1639 said:
Don't use a tool kit use this to root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47025283
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Thanks! But I'm a bit confused. You know Chainfire's CF-Auto Root for Nexus 5, right. I thought it basically added SuperSU at the price of all of my data. In the process of installing it, don't I already unlock fast boot? So can I simply flash a recovery after using the tool kit from Chainfire by using the instructions from the thread you showed me?
SynchroDrive said:
Thanks! But I'm a bit confused. You know Chainfire's CF-Auto Root for Nexus 5, right. I thought it basically added SuperSU at the price of all of my data. In the process of installing it, don't I already unlock fast boot? So can I simply flash a recovery after using the tool kit from Chainfire by using the instructions from the thread you showed me?
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I would unlock the bootloader, put on a custom recovery and then root all from the link I gave you. No need to use chainfires auto root. You'll be learning how to use your new nexus 5 the correct way. It's a very easy device to mode if you learn it right. Welcome to the nexus 5
jd1639 said:
I would unlock the bootloader, put on a custom recovery and then root all from the link I gave you. No need to use chainfires auto root. You'll be learning how to use your new nexus 5 the correct way. It's a very easy device to mode if you learn it right. Welcome to the nexus 5
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That sounds great! Thanks for being such a great help! Just one thing though. Is this part of the process from the link you gave me necessary:
"Driver Installation - Try this first, but if that doesn't work look here. Still having issues? Give this a try. None of these working? Hopefully this does the trick."
If I simply install the android sdk the way the link showed me, will I be fine (I just installed all four packages I was told to install) to continue with unlocking the fastboot, installing a custom recovery and installing SuperSU?
Also, I want to make sure I'm understanding things. Unlocking fastboot is in order to get inside of the device's core software and reimage it to whatever we want, and installing a custom recovery gives the user more accessibility from the recovery menu, and it's main feature is being able to flash updates and ROMs.
Nothin wrong with using chainfires autoroot. Works great.
Driver installation is necessary, and is for any method you use. It can be a pita and if anything slows you down that'll be it.
Unlocking the bootloader wipes your entire device so you want to do that before you install apps, etc. Again whatever method you use you'll need to unlock. I highly recommend you use this method and not a tool kit.
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Driver installation is necessary, and is for any method you use. It can be a pita and if anything slows you down that'll be it.
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Thanks! I'm so excited to root this phone. I haven't had a phone since last year! See what I did there? Since my phone was broken in December 2013 and now it's 2014...
But either way, how is your Nexus? Any tips other than rooting and stuff you can tell me relating to it?
SynchroDrive said:
Thanks! I'm so excited to root this phone. I haven't had a phone since last year! See what I did there? Since my phone was broken in December 2013 and now it's 2014...
But either way, how is your Nexus? Any tips other than rooting and stuff you can tell me relating to it?
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It's a great phone and I love it. Very easy to root and mod with custom roms. But do your home work and read a lot here. Look in the general forum at the pinned threads, the ones at the top. Lots of good info there. If you have questions search first for similar threads and if you don't see any post your question. They're lots of good people here who will help if you've done that first.
SynchroDrive said:
Hey guys! So this isn't my first time on XDA, I came here for my old phone, the Samsung Galaxy Exhibit or Exhibit II. I completely broke my phone in December, 2013, and I've been on the lookout for a new phone. After looking at everything, I've decided that the Nexus 5 is the best fit for me. It's damn sexy too, for a smartphone, that is. The best part is, I got the red one that they started to sell on the Play store today.
So anyways, I am here to simply be with a community that will aid me in my adventures with the Nexus 5 (probably until the Nexus 6 comes out or something, though lol). Though I will most likely get my phone later this week or early next week, I am doing research on rooting. I heard about CF-Root and if it works I plan to donate to him (did it work for you guys? did you guys find any issues with installation?).
I'm so happy. How are you guys with your Nexus 5's?
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Welcome to the forums I think you will love this phone. It's an absolute beast in every category. The development and devs on the nexus 5 are phenomenal
chris6278 said:
Nothin wrong with using chainfires autoroot. Works great.
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I've noticed a trend recently in which people using CF's autoroot seem to be running into issues. Either way, rooting the proper way is better. Rooting through a custom recovery installs the SuperSU binaries and the latest version of SuperSU onto the system partition all in one step. Less chances for things to go wrong.
I had 14 different phones in 2014 (yes I need rehab) and I have to say the nexus 5 and the htc one are tied for my favorite. The nexus has been so reliable day in and day out and never causes me an issue. No surprises, no random drains, just performance. KitKat is on a whole different playing field, and getting the stock experience is truly something to look forward to. You will not be let down! Enjoy it and I'm so jealous you got the red!
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OEM unlock so much easier to unlock on Linux no drivers needed. Just adb and fastboot. Mad jelly you got the red one.
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jd1639 said:
Driver installation is necessary, and is for any method you use. It can be a pita and if anything slows you down that'll be it.
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Unless he uses Linux.
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Hello guys I've been wanting to install CM11 on my S3 Mini but I don't know exactly how to. I've read and watched many guides on it, but none of them teach every step and assume you know how to install CWM and TWRP when I know nothing about it. I'm basically looking for a step by step guide in how to install CM11 from start to beginning on a vanilla S3 Mini.
yeung107 said:
Hello guys I've been wanting to install CM11 on my S3 Mini but I don't know exactly how to. I've read and watched many guides on it, but none of them teach every step and assume you know how to install CWM and TWRP when I know nothing about it. I'm basically looking for a step by step guide in how to install CM11 from start to beginning on a vanilla S3 Mini.
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Get a custom recovery on your S3 mini by following this easy guide
http://techbeasts.com/2013/10/24/in...samsung-galaxy-s3-mini-i8190nl-how-to-guide/
After doing this succesfully do you come back here and ask me for the next step
Whenever you look to the stars, think of one of them as my soul.
It says to backup your "information" before rooting my phone. Does rooting reset my phone and do I need to backup my data?
I've decided not to install CM11 on my phone. **** is too dam hard.
yeung107 said:
It says to backup your "information" before rooting my phone. Does rooting reset my phone and do I need to backup my data?
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You need to backup your data if you want to restore it later because when you flash a rom like CM11 on your S3 mini will all apps and their data be resetted.
If you don't need that data then you're good to go for the next step in the guide.
yeung107 said:
I've decided not to install CM11 on my phone. **** is too dam hard.
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Whenever you look to the stars, think of one of them as my soul.
@the_Victorian check this out
No, young grasshopper! We can help you I'm relatively new myself, but I've got experience with Samsung devices. Feel free to ask if you wanna give it another go!
I'm running KitKat 4.4.2 rooted. Two days ago, Verizon started trying very aggressively to push a system update onto my phone, and they don't say what it is. Does anyone know what they're trying to force into my phone? I do not want to lose root.
Also, is there any way to stop the aggressive update prompts? If I don't manually set a time to be prompted again, it will push the update without my consent. Is there an Xposed Framework module that can help?
permutations said:
I'm running KitKat 4.4.2 rooted. Two days ago, Verizon started trying very aggressively to push a system update onto my phone, and they don't say what it is. Does anyone know what they're trying to force into my phone? I do not want to lose root...
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It's this (VZW pdf-file). Also see here. Even if you downloaded the OTA, the installation would fail, because your device is rooted.
permutations said:
Also, is there any way to stop the aggressive update prompts? If I don't manually set a time to be prompted again, it will push the update without my consent
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See here. Posts # 4 and #8
Please post your questions in the question and answer section
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Please post your questions in the question and answer section
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Is it in the right place now? I get confused about where to post here, sorry.
I can see why they updated the messaging app. It was completely unusable. Is it still KitKat 4.4.2?
Most importantly, if I were to install it, would I still be able to root using the towelroot app?
Not_A_Dev said:
See here. Posts # 4 and #8
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I have Titanium Backup (Pro), but I don't see the update app anywhere on my phone. I'll post my question in the other thread. Thanks for the link.
permutations said:
Is it in the right place now? I get confused about where to post here, sorry.
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Yes, I moved it to the Q&A section.
As a good rule. If you are asking a QUESTION and you want an ANSWER post it in the QUESTION and ANSWER section.
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Hi, I have the Droid Razr Maxx HD xt926 as well and have never done anything with android before in terms of software modification. I first learned how to root my phone and unlock the bootloader in June via the towelroot exploit. I've been wandering around this website wondering how to get this ota update without losing root. I've seen some posts regarding flashing an fxz file, but have also had a hard time understanding what it all means. I have not installed a custom ROM (yet), but when I try to take the ota, it fails because I am obviously rooted. What do I do from this point out? Do I still need to flash a stock image file? Should I just not take the update/is it worth it?
axcelgo said:
Hi, I have the Droid Razr Maxx HD xt926 as well and have never done anything with android before in terms of software modification. I first learned how to root my phone and unlock the bootloader in June via the towelroot exploit. I've been wandering around this website wondering how to get this ota update without losing root. I've seen some posts regarding flashing an fxz file, but have also had a hard time understanding what it all means. I have not installed a custom ROM (yet), but when I try to take the ota, it fails because I am obviously rooted. What do I do from this point out? Do I still need to flash a stock image file? Should I just not take the update/is it worth it?
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If you decide to install a custom ROM, you won't have to waste another minute pondering the OTA. If you decide to stay on stock, and want to get VZWs latest firmware on your device, I strongly suggest that you triple-read and follow the instructions in this thread to the T. You will then not have to worry about another OTA nag, because this is the last Moto/VZW update for the XT926.
Okay thanks. I saw that thread on the general forum, but wasn't to sure if I should proceed. I'm going to follow the directions on the original post as I had been planning to do, but was too worried about any consequences. I will report back if I have any problems, given that I can follow instructions. I'll probably just go ahead and try to install the most recent stable release of CM when done. Fingers crossed.