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[Q] Nexus S 4G won't boot past Google Screen!!

I tried rooting my phone, but when I flashed CWM my Nexus S stopped booting... it freezes on the Google screen in the intro. I can boot into Fastboot, and cwm, but I cant connect the Internal memory to the computer without it booting like it is supposed to. Does anybody know of anything I can do to fix my phone and bring it back to stock??

There are guides for returning to stock stickied in the Nexus S 4G Android Development forum.
Before you do that though, try flashing a different recovery, like the one linked to here or here.
Btw, which guide did you use? You're not the first person to have this problem, and it's really bugging me (though probably not as much as it's bugging you :-o).

Maximilian Mary: I tried to post the link, but since I'm a new member I have to wait 8 posts before I can post a URL.... :/
I will try a different recovery, but how would I flash a rom if I can connect my phone via usb mount?

deadzunehd said:
Maximilian Mary: I tried to post the link, but since I'm a new member I have to wait 8 posts before I can post a URL.... :/
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What's the title of the thread?
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I will try a different recovery, but how would I flash a rom if I can connect my phone via usb mount?
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I'm a little out of my depth here, but I think it's
fastboot flash system system.img.
You don't need to put the rom image on the sdcard. Just put it in the same folder as fastboot.

It was titled "How to Root Nexus S!"
And I will try to flash recovery and try that rom command, thank you )

deadzunehd said:
It was titled "How to Root Nexus S!"
And I will try to flash recovery and try that rom command, thank you )
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Hmmm. I can't find that exact title. Could you pm me the link?

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thank you )
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There's a button for that.

I got the link. Thanks. I looks like you flashed a boot image that is incompatible with your phone. That guide was for the T-Mobile Nexus S. (Why they're screwing with the boot.img to begin with, I really don't understand.)
Download the attached file, and unzip it to the same folder as fastboot. The md5 sum is d4a9508f9321eb25df3383f00f571e8b. Then
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
You'll probably also want to use one of the recoveries listed above to
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
, but leave system alone for now. Flash that only as a last resort.

deadzunehd said:
I tried rooting my phone, but when I flashed CWM my Nexus S stopped booting... it freezes on the Google screen in the intro. I can boot into Fastboot, and cwm, but I cant connect the Internal memory to the computer without it booting like it is supposed to. Does anybody know of anything I can do to fix my phone and bring it back to stock??
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I had this problem after flashing the wrong ROM onto my phone. I got the phone back to stock using ODIN.
My thread can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14172335#post14172335
hope it helps

Acnescar said:
I had this problem after flashing the wrong ROM onto my phone. I got the phone back to stock using ODIN.
My thread can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14172335#post14172335
hope it helps
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OMG!! im having the same issue. could you please post the link for ODIN so i can return to stock and take it from there please? I rely on my phone so much and i need it asap thank you.

same problem with me.
but in my case, the phone not only freeze after the google logo before boot. I tried several times to pull the battery and start the phone again, it took several times until the phone can boot normally again.
After that, my nexus s can work as usual. but it only takes 3-4 hour until it freeze/hangs or reboot automatically and show image of green robot lay down with red alert triangle...
sometimes I noticed all application force closed like gmail, gtalk, etc. (its a basic apps instead of 3rd party app)
History :
- root GB 2.37 using superoneclick
- upgrade OTA to ICS 4.04
- problem happens
- root using guide : nexusshacks.com
- unroot using guide : nexusshacks.com
- back to factory setting on GB 2.34
- upgrade OTA to ICS 4.04
- Still got that problem.....
I'm using Nexus S 4G Sprint, pls help me guys...

nexus s won't boot
I had the same problem and read elsewhere that heating the phone with a hairdryer solves the problem.
I must say, indeed it did.
I removed the battery and the SIM card, then heated up the phone (so it really feels warm) put back the battery and sim and simsalebim the phone started again. and is still working since (now already a few day's)
It seems that a component in the phone is heat sensitive, the question in my mind is when will this show again and do I need to consider buying a new phone.
But sofar it works
PS I also tried hard reset factory reset the lot, but in the end only heating up helped.
Good luck, David

I fixed this problem! but I had to wipe all user data by rooting it using nexusrootICS. It finally boots up and the phone works now... that's all I need.

[FIRMWARE] Flash KitKat the EASY Way!!!! or Go back to JellyBean

KitKat the EASY Way!!!!
Or, go back to 4.2.2 JellyBean
If you are going to return your phone back to warranty, I would suggest this method in this thread as it does a COMPLETE wipe of your device and puts it back to 'Factory'. It removes Root Flags so it does not show having been rooted, and removes ALL data.
Disclaimer: This is not MY method, but a method I used. The information and files have been figured out over time by many individuals and it's been combined in this thread.
This thread is to help Noobs AND Veterans to flash their ATT D800 LG G2 to KitKat. This will be very spelled out, and I’ve even included a video (see below), so NO Mistakes. Yes, that means you!
PLEASE refer to the Video Below before asking questions, as too many questions get a little overwhelming.
Warning! Please Read!​
This WILL erase everything on your phone and put it back to FACTORY STATE, so be sure you’ve backed up!
Ok, first thing you need to do is download the version you want. I’ve got KitKat 4.4.2 version D80020c, and I’ve got JellyBean 4.2.2 version D80010o. These are VERY LARGE files, so be patient, although I am able to get as much as 6MB/s download speeds from this server.
BIG THANKS TO bigfau for the KitKat TOT and DLL files!!!​
Download Installer - KitKat 4.4.2 D80020c - This Flashes Stock KitKat, WITHOUT Root, and WITHOUT Recovery. - Use TowelRoot and AutoRec to get Root and Custom Recovery. - Single File LARGE archive. KK MIRROR DOWNLOAD
D80020c Split Archive Download - This is the same archive as above, but split into smaller pieces for easy download.
Download Installer - JellyBean 4.2.2 D80010o - Single File LARGE archive. JB MIRROR DOWNLOAD
D80010o Split Archive Download - This is the same archive as above, but split into smaller pieces for easy download..
Download Installer - JellyBean 4.2.2 D80010d - This is for those who want to install Custom Recovery and not update to KK... - Single File LARGE archive.
Now, for the fun stuff (You may want to print this out for reference and check them off as you go)
Pre-requisites:
1. Be sure your phone is currently running a Compatible based ROM. If not, please flash a Custom Compatible Based ROM onto your phone. (ie: If you have a D800, be sure you have a D800 ROM on it. If you have a D802, be sure you have a D802 based ROM on it.)
2. Be sure you have turned on USB Debugging before starting.
Step #1: Program Installation:
1. Save the installer to your desktop
2. Run the Installer by double clicking
3. Wait a while for everything to extract (It might look like nothing is happening. This can take a few minutes, be patient, it’s HUGE)
4. (On Win7 or Win8, Accept User Account Control)
5. Accept my License
6. Don't Change Anything and click ‘Install’
7. Wait some more… and more… Large files are extracting…
8. When it pops up, click ‘Next’ to install the LG drivers. Even if you’ve already installed them, install again! This is to verify you’ve got the right ones installed.
9. Click ‘OK’ to finish the Driver install
10. Click ‘Next to install the LG Flash Tool
11. Don't Change Anything and click ‘Install’
12. Uncheck ‘Run LGFlashTool 1.8.1.1023 and click ‘Finish’ (If you forget to uncheck this, just close the program when it opens)
13. Click ‘Next’ to start the LGFlashTool Patch. (This makes it so you don’t need to change the date back on your PC)
14. Click ‘Next’ again
15. Click the bullet to ‘Agree to my License’ and then click ‘Next’
16. Don't Change Anything and click ‘Next’
17. Click ‘Start’
18. Click ‘Next’
19. Click ‘Exit’ to finish Patch Installer
20. Congratulations, Program Installations are all DONE!
Step #2: Place Phone into Download Mode:
1. With phone NOT plugged into a USB Cable, Hold the Power button to turn off phone
2. Plug your USB cable into your computer
3. Hold the Volume UP Button on your Phone
4. While Still Holding the Volume UP button, plug in the USB cable to your Phone
5. Continue to hold the Volume UP button until your phone enters Download Mode
6. If this does not work, pull the USB cable and start from #1 of this section
Step #3: Change Com Port to 41
1. With your phone STILL in Download Mode and STILL Plugged into Computer
2. Go into Device Manager
---a. Press and hold your Windows Key (Between CTRL and ALT)
---b. Tap the ‘Pause/Break’ Key (Usually Top Right of Keyboard, might be different on yours)
---c. Click on ‘Device Manager’
3. In the Device List, scroll down to ‘Ports (COM & LPT) and double click to expand
4. Find the ‘LGE AndroidNet USB Serial Port (COM4)’ (Your COM Port Number might be different, that’s OK)
5. Double click to open the port
6. On the Tabs at the top of that screen, click on ‘Port Settings’
7. Click on ‘Advanced…’
8. Click on the Com Port number to drop down the list
9. Scroll down to ‘COM41’ and select it
10. Click ‘OK’ Button to save that
11. Click ‘OK’ Button to close the Com Port Properties
12. Close the Device Manager
13. Close the System Window
14. Go back to the Desktop
15. That’s it, You’ve Changed the Com Port to 41
Step #4: Run LGFlashTool:
1. Double Click the ‘LGFlashTool’ icon on the Desktop (Win7 or Win8 accept ‘User Account Control’)
2. In the ‘Model Config’ window, check the box ‘Select Manual Mode’
3. Next to the DLL space, click the Three Dots ‘…’
4. Select the DLL file named ‘LGD800_.....v160.dll’
---a. For 4.4.2 KitKat, select ‘LGD800_20130811_LGFLASHv160.dll’
---b. For 4.2.2 JellyBean, select ‘LGD800_20130904_LGFLASHv160.dll’
5. Click the ‘Open’ Button
6. Next to the S/W space, click the ‘Remove ALL’ Button
7. Next to the S/W space, click the ‘Add’ Button
8. Select the tot file for the version you are flashing
---a. For 4.4.2 KitKat, select ‘LGD800AT-01-V20c-310-410-FEB-02-2014+0.tot’
---b. For 4.2.2 JellyBean, select ‘LGD800AT-01-V10o-310-410-OCT-19-2013+0.tot’
9. Click the ‘Open’ Button
10. Click ‘OK’ Button to save choices
11. In the LG FlashTool program, click the ‘Yellow Arrow’ pointing to the Right.
12. Wait for the program to verify your DLL and TOT selections (This takes a while)
13. If successful, you will see ‘READY!!’ on ‘Port 1 (COM41)’
14. If you DON’T see ‘READY!!’, you may need to start over
15. If you see ‘READY!!’ unplug your phone from the USB cable and Plug it right back in. DO NOT PRESS ANY BUTTONS ON YOUR PHONE. It should STILL be in Download Mode.
16. The LG FlashTool progam will now start flashing your phone!!
17. At around 80%, the program will restart your phone.
18. It takes a while for the phone to restart, but it will boot to Android. Wait for the flash program to finish and it will turn your phone back OFF. And give you a ‘SUCCESS”
19. Close FlashTool
IF for some reason, the LG FlashTool does not finish 100%, and you get a ‘Fail’, as long as your phone has now rebooted into Android, you don’t need to worry about this. Just close the program, and enjoy your Freshly Restored LG G2!
For anyone having issue with the device check not passing due to mismatched device (caused by flashing a Custom ROM with Different device model ID to your D800: ie, D801 to a D800 or vice versa.), try using the attached dll file instead of the device specific one. It has been reported to work for many... You will need to extract the zip file to get the dll.

good stuff bud!

Thanks SuperSport. I have added a link to your thread in my guide.
Can we get an installer for 80100d . It will be easier for newbies

Just so you know, in step #4 you have 4.4.2 twice But great job man! You might want to use the 10d 4.2 as that is the one that recoveries work best with. Just a thought.

epapsiou said:
Thanks SuperSport. I have added a link to your thread in my guide.
Can we get an installer for 80100d . It will be easier for newbies
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What variant is the 801? Sprint, Verizon? Sorry, on my phone at the moement.
EDIT: Doh! Now I know what you meant... Sorry...
BAM1789 said:
Just so you know, in step #4 you have 4.4.2 twice But great job man! You might want to use the 10d 4.2 as that is the one that recoveries work best with. Just a thought.
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Thank you for that. FIXED.
EDIT: Why is 10d easier? Is it due to the script in ioroot22? I keep flashing 10o, then use ioroot22, then use FreeGee to install TWRP. Easy Peasy. BUT, I might have modified ioroot22 script for that, I don't remember ATM.

You my friend are a very nice person lol. Taking the time to put this together.
Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk

SuperSport said:
EDIT: Why is 10d easier? Is it due to the script in ioroot22? I keep flashing 10o, then use ioroot22, then use FreeGee to install TWRP. Easy Peasy. BUT, I might have modified ioroot22 script for that, I don't remember ATM.
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I haven't had my G2 very long so I haven't been able to test myself, but just looking around the forum seems the 10o firmware causes boot issues with some custom ROMs. I could be wrong though. Maybe the problem doesn't exist anymore and I'm reading old info.

SuperSport said:
What variant is the 801? Sprint, Verizon? Sorry, on my phone at the moement.
EDIT: Doh! Now I know what you meant... Sorry...
Thank you for that. FIXED.
EDIT: Why is 10d easier? Is it due to the script in ioroot22? I keep flashing 10o, then use ioroot22, then use FreeGee to install TWRP. Easy Peasy. BUT, I might have modified ioroot22 script for that, I don't remember ATM.
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Ioroot and then freegee TWRP route works on 80100o. Unfortunately, flashing ROMs (stock based and flex based especially) causes issues. I do not think anyone figured out the reason but going to 80100d solves the issue.

epapsiou said:
Ioroot and then freegee TWRP route works on 80100o. Unfortunately, flashing ROMs (stock based and flex based especially) causes issues. I do not think anyone figured out the reason but going to 80100d solves the issue.
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So I understand... If you flash Stock 10o, then Root and Flash Custom Recovery, you have issues flashing other ROMs? But if you Flash back to Stock 10d, you do not have issues flashing Custom ROMs?
Also, FYI: ioroot23 was just released... I don't know if that will make a difference. It has 10o support built in.

SuperSport bro u made my life so much easier. Thank u for your hard work bro.
Sent from my LG-D800 using Tapatalk

SuperSport said:
So I understand... If you flash Stock 10o, then Root and Flash Custom Recovery, you have issues flashing other ROMs? But if you Flash back to Stock 10d, you do not have issues flashing Custom ROMs?
Also, FYI: ioroot23 was just released... I don't know if that will make a difference. It has 10o support built in.
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Yes that is correct.
I am not sure if rooting was an issue. It was the recovery that seemed to be the issue. Not sure though and I guess since 10d worked not many people bothered to investigate further.

epapsiou said:
Yes that is correct.
I am not sure if rooting was an issue. It was the recovery that seemed to be the issue. Not sure though and I guess since 10d worked not many people bothered to investigate further.
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I'm having the same issue flashing any stock based rom on 800o. It throws me in a bootloop. How would I get the 800d fw?
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SuperSport said:
So I understand... If you flash Stock 10o, then Root and Flash Custom Recovery, you have issues flashing other ROMs? But if you Flash back to Stock 10d, you do not have issues flashing Custom ROMs?
Also, FYI: ioroot23 was just released... I don't know if that will make a difference. It has 10o support built in.
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i can confirm this is true. i lg flash tool'ed back to 10o, while i could get root i couldnt get twrp or philz recovery to work. when i went back to 10d with lg flash tool, i could get root and recovery to work. i even loki'd a couple recoveries and the recoveries wouldnt only give me a black screen when i tried to enter them on 10o. and i used ioroot23 to do all of this with.

Is this tool safe to use if the phone shows rooted after you go into download mode? Although I swore I unrooted the phone.
Took a chance and did this anyway and all is good. Upgraded successfully! Thank you so much for providing this tool! It was such a pain searching for a serial for lgflashtool. Will be donating asap for the help. Thank you thank you thank you. Directions were perfect as well and very easy to follow.

Downloads not working for me... 68% complete is furthest I've gotten. Tried seven or 8 times.
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Success! after using this I called AT&T and they pushed me another small update then after that the kitkta update. I know there's no recovery available yet right?

Sorry Everyone, I've been out of town and only on my phone, but mostly busy with family stuff.
freebee269 said:
i can confirm this is true. i lg flash tool'ed back to 10o, while i could get root i couldnt get twrp or philz recovery to work. when i went back to 10d with lg flash tool, i could get root and recovery to work. i even loki'd a couple recoveries and the recoveries wouldnt only give me a black screen when i tried to enter them on 10o. and i used ioroot23 to do all of this with.
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Thank you for the clear info. I will build a 10d version. Hopefully tomorrow.
strose09 said:
Is this tool safe to use if the phone shows rooted after you go into download mode? Although I swore I unrooted the phone.
Took a chance and did this anyway and all is good. Upgraded successfully! Thank you so much for providing this tool! It was such a pain searching for a serial for lgflashtool. Will be donating asap for the help. Thank you thank you thank you. Directions were perfect as well and very easy to follow.
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I'm sorry, I have been away from home. Just read this. Yes, you are fine if your phone is rooted. This Flash will remove Root. As mentioned in the First post, there is currently no way to root KitKat, (Unless I've missed something since last night). So root, then go to KitKat.
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Downloads not working for me... 68% complete is furthest I've gotten. Tried seven or 8 times.
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Some people have issues with Internet Explorer on Mega Website. You might install Chrome or Firefox and try it that way, or use a Download Manager of your choice.
humblehyper said:
Success! after using this I called AT&T and they pushed me another small update then after that the kitkta update. I know there's no recovery available yet right?
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That is Correct, no Custom Recovery. Not unless something has appeared since last night when I last went through the forums.

Usefull guide thanks
but i think there is not a difference between those Flash DLL i had 20130904 and just freshy flashed KitKat
also if anyone cares about a LG Flash tools "PASS" then while it stops on 80-94% and boot into OS itself, do a Factory Reset of phone and it will check a Factory Flag (it sets to 5) and gives message a PASS

Doesn't sound like an easy way!!!:what:
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pcoruganti said:
Doesn't sound like an easy way!!!:what:
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Oh but indeed it is.
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Play pokemon go and any safetynet protected app with root switch new method (cant be

PLAY POKEMON GO WITH ROOT SWITCH NEW METHOD (CANT BE PATCHED)
i did this on my samsung s7 edge g935f and have not tested on anything else but should apply across the board realy
before we get started
u will need to have your phone at stock with no root and pokemon go working on that stock rom
(been trying on lots of note 7 port roms with no look hopefuly crack that one day)
IF U ARE NOT DOING THIS ON A SAMSUNG INSTALL TWRP ON YOUR DEVICE AND START AT STEP 5 IT WILL WORK
AND I MANAGED TO GET THIS TO WORK WITH EVERY COUSTEM ROM TO IF ANYONE WOULD LIKE ME TO ADD SUPORT FOR THAT PLZ LET ME KNOW
STEP ONE
download all files
no-verity-opt-encrypt-2.1.zip
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bGIsDu5O5pV3JkX2JUV290MEU/view
systemless super su
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bGIsDu5O5pbWNHSFJEQjhLY2s/view
coppy them two to a micro sd card and put in your phone
samsung smart switch for pc
http://www.samsung.com/uk/smart-switch/samsung-desktop-app.html
twrp for g935f ONLY
download the one for your device
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bGIsDu5O5pMnRfRmxUYThWZ1E/view
odin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6bGIsDu5O5pbGlobkVTZWFkYmM/view
for use on pc
STEP TWO
on your phone go to settings/about phone/software info/ and tap the biuld number 5 times to unlock developer options
and and go into developer options turn on usb debuging and and oem unlock
STEP THERE
install smart switch (only used for the phones drivers) and extract odin and run it click on the ap tab and load the twrp and click start
and instal twrp and w8 for reboot and boot stright to twrp (vol-up and power and home)
STEP FOUR
insatl no-verity-opt-encrypt-2.1.zip in twrp from the instal tab and reboot after and instal pokemon go and test it (if working carry on)
STEP FIVE
boot into twrp again and go to the backup tab. untick everythin but boot(40mb) select storage as sd card and swipe to back up then reboot
on your phone go to myfile and go to sd/twrp and find your backup it will begin with a date and rename that folder to stock
STEP SIX
boot back into twrp and install super su system less DONT reboot.
go back and backup boot only again then reboot
go to myfile again and go to sd/twrp and find your backup it will begin with a date again and rename that folder to root
not u can switch between stock and root just b flashing tho boot files and takes seconds
i have been useing this for days now and u can istall as mennt root apps as u like aslong as u flash the stock boot it will allways let u use any app thats blocks root
thank you this is the fist time i have releced my of work due to not being able to read and wright

Got it working on the note 7 port Rom

I'm on a Note 5 and going to give this a try using my version of TWRP. Will edit this post and report findings!
Able to boot after flashing the first .zip. Always got boot loop previous after flashing TWRP but not flashing root! Thanks for the solution!
Basically the minimum I want is the ability to remove my boot sound and update my hosts file. This lets me do that but otherwise be stock. Good enough. Wish I had xposed, root, but still Android Pay and PGO without reboots but that's ok.

henderjr said:
I'm on a Note 5 and going to give this a try using my version of TWRP. Will edit this post and report findings!
Able to boot after flashing the first .zip. Always got boot loop previous after flashing TWRP but not flashing root! Thanks for the solution!
Basically the minimum I want is the ability to remove my boot sound and update my hosts file. This lets me do that but otherwise be stock. Good enough. Wish I had xposed, root, but still Android Pay and PGO without reboots but that's ok.
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If u need a hand let me know

I can not install "no-verity-opt-encrypt-2.1.zip" it says :
"Error: Unpacking boot image failed!"
I am using Note 4 (N910c)
Update : so i have learned that i dont need no-verity-opt-encrypt-2.1.zip
my phone dos not have encryption so i basically skipped that step and *bang* i am rooted and can play pokemon. Thanks much

Is this working on android nougat?
Thx

psxcis said:
Is this working on android nougat?
Thx
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Anyone tried this yet? im itching to root my pixel xl but cant live without pokemon go and snapchat

Souler19 said:
Anyone tried this yet? im itching to root my pixel xl but cant live without pokemon go and snapchat
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works fine if the root u use is systemless
Tut for pixel and pixel xl
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/10/29/chainfire-releases-systemless-root-method-pixel-pixel-xl/

TLEAF-TOM-LEE said:
works fine if the root u use is systemless
Tut for pixel and pixel xl
http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/10/29/chainfire-releases-systemless-root-method-pixel-pixel-xl/
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Can anybody confirm that this is true for me? I haven't seen anyone else mention this.

Hello, I would like your help.
First of all, sorry for my poor English.
I installed the Root Switch to use Pokemon Go, but my phone crashed and rebooted while I played. After that, I was not able to activate root again, including the SuperSU app says my cell does not have Root.
Does anyone know how I should proceed? Would redoing root solve my case?
Thank you.

Alison.Souza said:
Hello, I would like your help.
First of all, sorry for my poor English.
I installed the Root Switch to use Pokemon Go, but my phone crashed and rebooted while I played. After that, I was not able to activate root again, including the SuperSU app says my cell does not have Root.
Does anyone know how I should proceed? Would redoing root solve my case?
Thank you.
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Yeah, just reroot and you will be fine
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mattzeller said:
Yeah, just reroot and you will be fine
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Thanks mattzeller! It worked!

Just to clarify, this requires an unlocked bootloader correct? I am on the g930v with is locked.

Wetzel402 said:
Just to clarify, this requires an unlocked bootloader correct? I am on the g930v with is locked.
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Yes that's correct

It looks like the Root Switch has stopped working, at least here on my S4 I9505 with Android 5.0.1.
Anyone else going through this?

Root Switch never work on my G900T S5 with Lollipop 5.1.1

There was a safetynet update last week that breaks RootSwitch. Had to go the Magisk route but now can use Android Pay along with PoGo

[FIXED] Stock HTC one M8 won't boot shows a red triangle with exclamation point.

So i have a STOCK HTC_M8Wl and a while back I tried to update it and this happened. The phone is no longer activated I've wiped data and cache from recovery mode I can also get into bootloader mode. When I attempt to power on the phone it shows the HTC boot screen for a min then turns off and back on to the same screen and after a minute or two it goes to a black screen then displays the phone with a red triangle and exclamation point in the middle then stays there.
I've looked all around the Internet and found this problem commonly with rooted devices but my problem is that mines is not rooted and is 100% stock. Is there a way to fix this problem from my position please let me know because I would love to make a thread on this problem because I only found one and they never explained how to fix it. (I belive it was the problem as mines) also I don't know much about HTC phones I have worked with rooting android before.
My solution:
Thanks to izzaeroth and the thread he provided me I was able to revive my phone. The ruu zip file kept failing saying signature verification failed do to large img file. So I decided to try the 6.0 ruu exe file instead. (My pc does have drivers to detect the phone while it's in fastboot mode) I launched the exe and it extracted the ruu I plug in my phone and started the process. It flashed all partitions it did take a while to load but after the update the phone booted it began to optimize 226 apps after that it booted and done it finally was fixed.

did u power it off while trying to update? you might be able to use one of dottats fuu/ruu files to try and bring it back to life
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izzaeroth said:
did u power it off while trying to update? you might be able to use one of dottats fuu/ruu files to try and bring it back to life
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Yes I belive it did turn off while updating that's what I was told. But how do I fix it with the dottat file? I have OTA update files part 1 and part 2 but I always get the status 7 error.

-spektor- said:
Yes I belive it did turn off while updating that's what I was told. But how do I fix it with the dottat file? I have OTA update files part 1 and part 2 but I always get the status 7 error.
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you need to go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2883845
you will need the marshmallow 6.0 file, you might have to use the zip version, option 2. read instructions carefully etc etc
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izzaeroth said:
you need to go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2883845
you will need the marshmallow 6.0 file, you might have to use the zip version, option 2. read instructions carefully etc etc
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I've downloaded the 6.0 zip file but when using method 2 it said the file was to big n I downloaded the file again to make sure the file downloaded correctly n then it was a signature or a verification issue flashing it via HTC fastboot didn't seem to work either, I can't currently do much do to no Internet connection. So I cant keep re-downloading files to check.

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I've downloaded the 6.0 zip file but when using method 2 it said the file was to big n I downloaded the file again to make sure the file downloaded correctly n then it was a signature or a verification issue flashing it via HTC fastboot didn't seem to work either, I can't currently do much do to no Internet connection. So I cant keep re-downloading files to check.
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hmm, where did it say file was too big? not sure on doing it thru adb commands as ive always used the sd card or fuu

izzaeroth said:
hmm, where did it say file was too big? not sure on doing it thru adb commands as ive always used the sd card or fuu
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It said it in fastboot when ever it detected the file n I think it said the same when i tried it with adb/fastboot on windows pc

izzaeroth said:
hmm, where did it say file was too big? not sure on doing it thru adb commands as ive always used the sd card or fuu
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The 6.0 run exe worked it took a while to update but it worked and finally got past the same screen and it started to optimize apps that took a good 30 min ill update this thread when I get wifi again thanks for your help

-spektor- said:
The 6.0 run exe worked it took a while to update but it worked and finally got past the same screen and it started to optimize apps that took a good 30 min ill update this thread when I get wifi again thanks for your help
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awesome! glad u got it working

[SM-G935P] Root(ENG)+WiFi Calling (RA1)

Check Post #593 about WiFi Calling.
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// @Chainfire @jrkruse @princecomsy @Debuffer @zhuhang @colormedroid @Soooperstar @joedaddyoo @Araltd @Goongydin @jtash01 @izzibew26 @radink @Mast3rZero @YMNDLZ @Supermav \\​-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Root SM-G935P
Version G935PVPS5BRA1/G935PSPT5BRA1
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Before these steps, make sure USB Debugging is ON & Verify apps via USB is OFF in Developer Options.
Backup your device before making any changes/apply root. I am not responsible for damages.
Clear CACHE using [Volume Up + Home + Power] before this process and applying firmware.
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Stock Firmware
(Not necessary to DL if on current firmware RA1)
Download current firmware using SamFirm
Run .exe as Administrator and use SM-G935P for Model, SPR for region. Check Auto tab then click Check Update.
Once version appears on top right, click download.
Or you can download from HERE
To apply this firmware, use ODIN in download mode and apply BL,AP,CP,CSC (extracted from zip) to each designated slot.
Use HOME_CSC in CSC slot if you want to keep your settings/files.
(Currently uploading latest firmware to my database for a faster DL)
​STEP ONE
-Download/Buy Package Disabler Pro + PD Plugin Engine from app store or install apks.
-Open PDP and insert this xml file to disable needed apps for root.
Link > HERE
STEP TWO
-Turn off phone into Download Mode (Volume Down + Home + Power)
-Connect device to PC and open ODIN(Administrator).
Link > HERE
ODIN v3.13 (patched) @realbbb
Link > HERE
-Click (AP) Slot and insert Eng Boot file.
Link > HERE
-Press Start & Device will reboot.
@JUSMEJOSE @jrkruse [Eng Boot]
-Change or add these strings below to your current build.prop in /system/ folder using a file explorer & text editor:
ro.characterisitics=Sprint
ro.telephony.default_network=10
ro.cdma.default_numeric=310120
ro.cdma.default_alpha=Sprint
ro.cdma.home.operator.alpha=Sprint
^--Status Bar String--^
Can be changed to your liking.
(Save build.prop file with permissions Read-Only)
STEP THREE
-Once Device is registered on computer/appears on your drive,
Run root.bat (extracted from SuperSU[2.82]RA1+WiFiCalling.zip)
Link > HERE
-Follow instructions and leave device connected. Don't interrupt process.
DEVICE will reboot once after removal of any previous lockscreen/fingerprints/settings.
Final reboot will occur after installaing SuperSu,Flashfire,& planting su.img into device's system.
All Done!
Thanks for these threads that helped me acquire root for Nougat.
(Outdated)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/root-t3410424
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-s7-edge/how-to/root-pk1-lte-voice-mms-hotspot-t3557218
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sp...w-to-root-g935p-bootloader-4-pj2-pk1-t3534613​

Love the walkthrough style. Thanks for writing this up.

Taking the dive later this week, I have been missing root since moving to QAA. I will try to update over the weekend.

Worked!
Everything worked like a charm. I was already on nougat. followed instructions from step 2 and everything is working. I did have to run root.bat twice to get supersu app to show up, but it was already stated in directions which helped greatly for me not to freak out at that point lol. Anyways as i stated it worked like a charm and anyone on the fence if you rooted before you will be able to do this for sure. Once again thank you very much good sir!

Thanks for the root method I have been waiting for something to come out can't wait to try.
And just a heads up it is frowned upon on XDA to share paid apps.

About to attempt, will post results

How is it running? Smooth? hot?

izzibew26 said:
Love the walkthrough style. Thanks for writing this up.
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Thank you, that feels good. Good luck if you try to root!
Whentheworldends said:
Taking the dive later this week, I have been missing root since moving to QAA. I will try to update over the weekend.
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It isn't hard, just have to be careful. I messed up so many times idk how many times I've had to flash stock img. Let me know what happens.
danweb66 said:
Everything worked like a charm. I was already on nougat. followed instructions from step 2 and everything is working. I did have to run root.bat twice to get supersu app to show up, but it was already stated in directions which helped greatly for me not to freak out at that point lol. Anyways as i stated it worked like a charm and anyone on the fence if you rooted before you will be able to do this for sure. Once again thank you very much good sir!
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Awesome. You're welcome, glad it worked. Yea SuperSU is tricky and can be interferred with easily. Keep me posted of anything good or bad please. Have fun.
Josephigloe said:
Thanks for the root method I have been waiting for something to come out can't wait to try.
And just a heads up it is frowned upon on XDA to share paid apps.
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Dont rush it. Take your time, and i wasn't sharing paid apks i was showing the play store where you can buy it. Good luck dude!
golpeen420 said:
About to attempt, will post results
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You can dooooo it!
radink said:
How is it running? Smooth? hot?
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Its smooth and fast but i ran into a problem. Somehow knox got enabled and my volume up button is prevented from security policy. Im going to look into it when im not working.

godpowerrr said:
Its smooth and fast but i ran into a problem. Somehow knox got enabled and my volume up button is prevented from security policy. Im going to look into it when im not working.
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Thanks for the work! But not sure what you mean here. Are you saying Knox was tripped? And you cant use volume up when adjusting volume?

ryan2202 said:
Thanks for the work! But not sure what you mean here. Are you saying Knox was tripped? And you cant use volume up when adjusting volume?
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Im guessing its a package i disabled or didn't disable so it will take a bit to sort out. Its no biggie i might need to reroot. I can still raise the volume if i press volume down and move the slider. This is the only minor problem I've seen.

Does anyone know where I can find the nougat firmware? Trying to start fresh after a not successful root. Thanks

stuckintheskull said:
Does anyone know where I can find the nougat firmware? Trying to start fresh after a not successful root. Thanks
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Yes downgrade back then you'll get the nougat update then install it. Then you'll have it lol
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Son Rise said:
Yes downgrade back then you'll get the nougat update then install it. Then you'll have it lol
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Didn't know I could downgrade.

godpowerrr said:
Power On. It might seem laggy at first but let it load. Check and see if everything is working BT/HotSpot/Voice/MMS. Shouldnt have to edit any APN's or anything.
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Okay, but what if there is no data? Then what?

Worked great buddy. No issues here. Runs just as smooth for me as stock did.

99thRangernick said:
Okay, but what if there is no data? Then what?
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If that's the case I would suggest starting over...But just data? Can you call or text? Bluetooth?Hotspot? Is there an LTE symbol in notification bar with no data? Or is it just bars with no service completely? Double check your package disabler.

izzibew26 said:
Worked great buddy. No issues here. Runs just as smooth for me as stock did.
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Congrats. I appreciate it.

godpowerrr said:
Congrats. I appreciate it.
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I imported your XML files for the disabled packages and attempted root. I had an error where it would take a few minutes for an app to update after downloading, do you know how to fix this?

godpowerrr said:
If that's the case I would suggest starting over...But just data? Can you call or text? Bluetooth?Hotspot? Is there an LTE symbol in notification bar with no data? Or is it just bars with no service completely? Double check your package disabler.
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I actually completely restarted the process by reflashing back to stock with the file you linked at the beginning and just followed the process again and got it working this time. Cheers for this tutorial. :good:

YMNDLZ said:
I imported your XML files for the disabled packages and attempted root. I had an error where it would take a few minutes for an app to update after downloading, do you know how to fix this?
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Try clearing google play store and google play services cache, if there is little cache then clear data and reenter your gmail. Youre talking about when updating in play store right? If not try only disabling these below instead [from goongydin's thread] and flash engineer. Or manually disabling from list(dont import). But once we disable these apps and flash boot img, these apps aren't supposed to change status which would mean repetitive testing. My honest answer is always going to be try from beginning again.
Bootagent
Carrier Setup Wizzard
Chameleon
Com.android.carrierconfig
MobileInstaller
SAE
Setup Wizzard
securityLogAgent
99thRangernick said:
I actually completely restarted the process by reflashing back to stock with the file you linked at the beginning and just followed the process again and got it working this time. Cheers for this tutorial. :good:
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There you go. Its always the second time isn't it... No problem gj