Sorry if this is a dumb question but I am not clear after reading several threads, and I've been out of the custom ROM and root game for 6 months or so.
I'm currently on the March version of PureNexus. Unlocked, rooted, etc. I kind of want to try out stock Android O. Would this be simple? I can just back up my current setup in TWRP and then what?
Sorry, like I said, it has been 6 months and I don't want to screw up anything... Phone has been running great but I want the shiny new toy... ?
Would I just follow this thread, minus the suhide part (I don't care about that)?
PsiPhiDan said:
Would I just follow this thread, minus the suhide part (I don't care about that)?
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yes. or go back to stock..
my best suggestion is to go back to stock and then either manually flash Oreo or enroll on android beta.
reyscott said:
yes. or go back to stock..
my best suggestion is to go back to stock and then either manually flash Oreo or enroll on android beta.
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If I go back to stock, do I lose all my internal storage? I assume not? I can just flash an original image I made before beginning custom ROM world?
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Ok so seeing as the Lollipop is rolling out today for the 2012 N7 and moto x, and I just read a post that it's being batch pushed to our great N5.
I am wondering if I should flash stock 4.4.4 and hit the check now button intill it comes or if I should wait for a custom build of Lollipop.
If I do go stock for the time being, can someone point me to a flashable stock image... And when 5 hits my phone i will up load an image for you guys...
Any way what would you do?
Form your own opinion
Well Where can I find a flashable stock image of 4.4.4
1. Google has already explained how OTA works. It starts at 1 percent of all devices and gradually climbs. If you don't get it the first batch on OTA, clicking Check now doesn't do a single thing, you don't lose your place in line or get another chance. It's a one time thing.
2. Because of #1 ... I'd wait for the factory image and flash that after backing up all your data.
technically, source is not up for the n5, and neither is the android 5.0 stock image for the n5. and @dicecuber is right, its up to you to decide, not us. me.. i flashed a aosp build with the older n5 binaries.
If you want stock use a toolkit. Better yet use google.
kitila said:
If you want stock use a toolkit. Better yet use google.
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never ever tell someone who has no idea what they are doing to use a root toolkit. that is the absolutely worse piece of advice.
Going off of what the OP is saying, does anyone think that the image will be able to be dirty flashed over the latest Developer Preview?
Ramocity said:
Going off of what the OP is saying, does anyone think that the image will be able to be dirty flashed over the latest Developer Preview?
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some ppl that tried, had issue. but i dirty flashed aosp lollipop over kitkat without issue.
I bought this nexus 5 from a previous user, noticed bootloader unlocked, diferente kernel(althought i flashed another already), but something caught my eye, im not sure if i have the stock rom, as i get an update of 16mb and fails.
"devcheck app"
Under system = Codename: Hammerhead
5.1.1
Build: LMY48I
Is this stock?
Help?
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HIGKILLER said:
I bought this nexus 5 from a previous user, noticed bootloader unlocked, diferente kernel(althought i flashed another already), but something caught my eye, im not sure if i have the stock rom, as i get an update of 16mb and fails.
"devcheck app"
Under system = Codename: Hammerhead
5.1.1
Build: LMY48I
Is this stock?
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It is not stock. Unlocked bootloader is fine, everything else is a no-go. The different kernel is the glaring problem, you can not apply an OTA with that non-stock kernel. The first, most complete, easiest option is to flash the latest factory image. Seeing as this is a new phone to you, I can't imagine that you have a ton of personal info to save. For me personally, I'd flash the image just so I know that I'm starting with a fresh clean slate. Then you can read up and root/mod how you'd prefer.
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It is not stock. Unlocked bootloader is fine, everything else is a no-go. The different kernel is the glaring problem, you can not apply an OTA with that non-stock kernel. The first, most complete, easiest option is to flash the latest factory image. Seeing as this is a new phone to you, I can't imagine that you have a ton of personal info to save. For me personally, I'd flash the image just so I know that I'm starting with a fresh clean slate. Then you can read up and root/mod how you'd prefer.
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I have experience with custom roms all that, i did flash this kernel, but the room, is what bothers me. and thank you, i was kinda sure this wasent stock rom! Thank you
HIGKILLER said:
"devcheck app"
Under system = Codename: Hammerhead
5.1.1
Build: LMY48I
Is this stock?
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Not enough information from this to say. The custom kernel you installed is enough to prevent OTA updating.
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Not enough information from this to say. The custom kernel you installed is enough to prevent OTA updating.
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i can never find a decent post, how can i be sure this is stock rom, without having to flash the stock one?
HIGKILLER said:
i can never find a decent post, how can i be sure this is stock rom, without having to flash the stock one?
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It would be easy to say if the build didn't match a legit N5 image. If the build info in build.prop isn't informative, look for apps/features that shouldn't be in a stock image, eg. AOSP apps replacing the Google versions. Unfortunately, you do have to have some familiarity with stock Google to be able to spot something that's out of place.
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It would be easy to say if the build didn't match a legit N5 image. If the build info in build.prop isn't informative, look for apps/features that shouldn't be in a stock image, eg. AOSP apps replacing the Google versions. Unfortunately, you do have to have some familiarity with stock Google to be able to spot something that's out of place.
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thank you sir
Hello everyone,
Back in October, I had rooted my phone to install xposed etc. A little after that I received a notification for the stagefright update (i know that was a long time ago) and I ignored it (because of little time, I wanted to install cm13 but I never could find the time). Since marshmallow is a little more stable than lollipop, I would now like to shift to MM.
I distinctly remember trying to install the stagefright update (after rooting lollipop), and my phone went into a bootloop.
Two questions,
1. Does rooting not allow you to update your phone? Does it cause bootloop problems?
2. I want to stick to stock, so should I download the stock images? I'll be losing a lot of my data, I'll back it up but some of it is bound to get lost. Is it worth it?
Thanks in advance
You won't be able to update while rooted. Actually updating with a factory image is probably safer than taking an ota update. Personally, I think the update is worth it.
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hexr96 said:
Hello everyone,
Back in October, I had rooted my phone to install xposed etc. A little after that I received a notification for the stagefright update (i know that was a long time ago) and I ignored it (because of little time, I wanted to install cm13 but I never could find the time). Since marshmallow is a little more stable than lollipop, I would now like to shift to MM.
I distinctly remember trying to install the stagefright update (after rooting lollipop), and my phone went into a bootloop.
Two questions,
1. Does rooting not allow you to update your phone? Does it cause bootloop problems?
2. I want to stick to stock, so should I download the stock images? I'll be losing a lot of my data, I'll back it up but some of it is bound to get lost. Is it worth it?
Thanks in advance
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Your presumption that Marshmallow is more stable than Lollipop is... well... many people would argue that the opposite was true.
You should never take an update after rooting, especially if you have custom recovery installed... OTA's are designed strictly for purely stock, unmodified phones.
At this point flashing the factory images is preferred, you do this from a PC not the phone though. You could try to unroot (SuperSU has a full unroot option in it's settings), but the real key is to restore your stock recovery, there are threads here to show you how to do that.
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Your presumption that Marshmallow is more stable than Lollipop is... well... many people would argue that the opposite was true.
You should never take an update after rooting, especially if you have custom recovery installed... OTA's are designed strictly for purely stock, unmodified phones.
At this point flashing the factory images is preferred, you do this from a PC not the phone though. You could try to unroot (SuperSU has a full unroot option in it's settings), but the real key is to restore your stock recovery, there are threads here to show you how to do that.
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Many would also argue that it is more stable.
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Tel864 said:
Many would also argue that it is more stable.
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Perhaps stability is not the real argument here... both are stable, as are most production ROMs, I have been using Marshmallow since early December and never had any real problems. But there are pros and cons to both and depending on your situation one may be better than the other, but I guess that wasn't really the point of this thread so I will say I half agree with your statement.
I would also have to relock the bootloader, correct?
hexr96 said:
I would also have to relock the bootloader, correct?
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No
hexr96 said:
I would also have to relock the bootloader, correct?
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Nope, in fact, you can't relock the bootloader even if you want to. The bootloader lock state is not relevant to taking an OTA.
Thank you everyone
Hey,
what would u guys recommend me to do with my xperia z3?
Install another ROM or just root?
Maybe something totally different?
I guess neither Ubuntu touch nor Kali Nethunter are working :/
so what is the best option now for me ?
I found 5.1.1 version .264 the best, you can have root, Xposed and a great battery.
6.0.1 brought only a 33% lower battery life for me, with no apparent benefit (except security fixes that is)
If you have Xposed you can put the Nougat nav bar ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-pixel-navigation-bar-pixel-t3502987 ) and the N-ify quick toggles/reply ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-android-n-ify-features-t3345091 ) and you're done, looking like Nougat, but with the great Lollipop battery life.
I dont like to give up security :/
Is there a security or privacy based rom for xperia z3 ?
sashpta said:
I dont like to give up security :/
Is there a security or privacy based rom for xperia z3 ?
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Try this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/orig-development/rom-jaguar-leo-lp-5-1-1-official-t3482840
trainpunk said:
Try this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/orig-development/rom-jaguar-leo-lp-5-1-1-official-t3482840
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Was about to recommend that too, @sashpta remember your need an unlocked bootloader though.
Hmm oke,
Is the a detailed guide on how to do all those things? That jaguar guy also said I need LP or MM first and an unlocked bootloader etc...
I don't want to break my phone so a detailed guide would be nice.
And are still all apps working on that phone? Like WhatsApp, Firefox etc.?
sashpta said:
Is the a detailed guide on how to do all those things? That jaguar guy also said I need LP or MM first and an unlocked bootloader etc...
I don't want to break my phone so a detailed guide would be nice.
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They're all here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3/general
Although, if you don't already know what those mean, things can get tricky.
Eg. unlocking the bootloader will invalidate your warranty, if you care
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And are still all apps working on that phone? Like WhatsApp, Firefox etc.?
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Yes, that's a given.
Warranty is gone sincd this month, that's why I want to do something now. So that wont be a problem.
Thx for the link. I hope it all works when I try to do it.
Is there a high chance of my phone breaking?
Or is there even a way to make a backup or something so that I can recover it everytime I fail?
Do make a backup because you need to wipe all (!!) for unlocking and flashing.
Hmm k
I guess there is also a guide for those backups isnt it?
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Hmm k
I guess there is also a guide for those backups isnt it?
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I'd rather save media from Download/DCIM/Whatsapp/Telegram/Music/Movies/etc.
A backup app like TItanium might work, not sure on the details though.
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I'd rather save media from Download/DCIM/Whatsapp/Telegram/Music/Movies/etc.
A backup app like TItanium might work, not sure on the details though.
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Does such an app also safe the OS?
Nope, not sure what you want.
when u install that rom, then u do changes in ur current os (that is installed on ur mobile), maybe u even delete it (not sure, that's how i imagine it hehe)
so when u fail u can't go back to how it is by default (the default android version)
so i wonder if u can backup that android version that's given by sony. so no matter what happens u can just go back to it
What version do you have now? ( About-> last text down 23.something??
U mean that?
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U mean that?
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Yes, you can just go back to that (and then obtain root afterwards if you want that).
And the backups for this are explained in 'general'?
There is no backup, per se, you flash whatever you want, and if you don't like it you can go back to your version.
Yes, you will probably wipe everything from your device, so MAKE A BACKUP of your stuff on your PC or something, and then play with these.
Not sure what you mean by "backup" though?!
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There is no backup, per se, you flash whatever you want, and if you don't like it you can go back to your version.
Not sure what you mean by "backup" though?!
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Ah oke, I thought it's like when u change the OS on a PC.
Then the old OS is gone, so either u need a 'recovery backup' or the .iso of ur old OS. Or u hardly can go back to ur old OS.
But I guess it isnt like that with a mobile.
So is the version i have now on my android still 'under' jaguar then ? or can i just download my actual version somewhere and 'install' it on the device ?
Just wandering when the update will come ?!? 2022 ??
OneUI 3.1 just came out a few days ago with the latest firmware (Android 11 March update).
If you are waiting for your operator to offer an OTA update you might wait a while.
it came at 04/27 https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-G970U1/XAA/G970U1UEU5GUCG
DO NOT update if you are unlocked. Damnit, they said way back not to take upgrades post March if you are unlocked.
I can't downgrade now or ODIN flash prior versions. Doesn't look like I can install TWRP. Have to see if I can install Magisk and still be rooted.
kodiak799 said:
DO NOT update if you are unlocked. Damnit, they said way back not to take upgrades post March if you are unlocked.
I can't downgrade now or ODIN flash prior versions. Doesn't look like I can install TWRP. Have to see if I can install Magisk and still be rooted.
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I'm still on Pie and One UI... running fast and stable.
All too many times the updates turn into a raw deal especially will Q and above.
I have zero incentive to "upgrade".
Not getting the CCP vaccine either
blackhawk said:
I'm still on Pie and One UI... running fast and stable.
All too many times the updates turn into a raw deal especially will Q and above.
I have zero incentive to "upgrade".
Not getting the CCP vaccine either
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Yes, I really had no reason to upgrade. And now I may have flushed all that time and money to unlock down the toilet. Had things running really well rooted, too
kodiak799 said:
Yes, I really had no reason to upgrade. And now I may have flushed all that time and money to unlock down the toilet. Had things running really well rooted, too
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That sucks... more lessons from the school of hard knocks.
I'm not rooted but my N10+ runs well.
Q and 11 take more than they offer.
That's Google, they'll get something near perfect then screw it to hell. They can't help themselves.
I'm not buying their bs
kodiak799 said:
DO NOT update if you are unlocked. Damnit, they said way back not to take upgrades post March if you are unlocked.
I can't downgrade now or ODIN flash prior versions. Doesn't look like I can install TWRP. Have to see if I can install Magisk and still be rooted.
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oh man ,why i didn't read your words before i flash the 3.1 ,damn it ,this is really stupid ,just why we will get a locked bootloader now.