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[Q] What will I lose if I root?

Ok so I am thinking about rooting my Nexus 5 right now and I will install xposed framework after I root. I have not gotten the 4.4.1 update yet for my Nexus 5 so if I root right now, will I still get the update over the air. I am not installing a custom ROM. I just want to install xposed framework and that is all. So will I still get OTA updates from Google if I do that.

Nothing?

Well for starters your phone will be wiped clean when you unlock the bootloader. So if u decide to root, backup what you want to save. Second, as long as you keep stock recovery, stock kernel etc... You should be able to take the ota update. Although after taking it you'll need to reroot. It may be easier just to root, and flash the stock rooted rom
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maybe the warranty? but I think that you can restore it by re-locking the phone

maxell505 said:
Ok so I am thinking about rooting my Nexus 5 right now and I will install xposed framework after I root. I have not gotten the 4.4.1 update yet for my Nexus 5 so if I root right now, will I still get the update over the air. I am not installing a custom ROM. I just want to install xposed framework and that is all. So will I still get OTA updates from Google if I do that.
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You will lose all the data on your phone. As soon as you unlock the bootloader the phone wipes all the data.
You can't modify anything in system and get updates (well you'll get them, they just wont install). You will have to go back to stock before you can install updates from google.

CRIME INC. said:
Well for starters your phone will be wiped clean when you unlock the bootloader. So if u decide to root, backup what you want to save. Second, as long as you keep stock recovery, stock kernel etc... You should be able to take the ota update. Although after taking it you'll need to reroot. It may be easier just to root, and flash the stock rooted rom
sent from my HAMMERHEAD neXus
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Are stock rooted ROMS easily available for the Nexus 5? Also lets say I root and install xposed framework right now. Later on I want the 4.4.1 stock rom on my phone. When I flash the 4.4.1 stock ROM on my phone, will I still have xposed framework?

Yes they're pretty much the first ROMs available after an update is released. And no,you'll have to reinstall xposed framework. But its easy to do
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SuperSU Update Available in Playstore

In January I installed SuperSU 2.6.2-3 in accordance with this forum. Interestingly, today I received notification from the Playstore to update SuperSU to 2.65 (dtd Feb 01, 2016). I don't know why I received this notification from the Playstore since I did not install from there and did not receive this notification much earlier. Also, I assume updating to 2.65 through the Playstore would not be a good idea.

Chainfire has recently decided that SuperSU 2.65 was Stable. Only Stable versions get pushed to the Play Store, so that's why you got an update. I believe it will be safe to install, but be sure to make a backup via TWRP first.

Funcionando en Moto g 2015 xt1543 México [MM]
Probé la actualización y todo bien ? OK

TVD1903 said:
Chainfire has recently decided that SuperSU 2.65 was Stable. Only Stable versions get pushed to the Play Store, so that's why you got an update. I believe it will be safe to install, but be sure to make a backup via TWRP first.
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But my first SuperSU flash was 2.65. And like many others on this forum who did the same, this version soft bricked my phone (stuck on unlocked boot loader screen). Are you saying 2.65 is safe to install on top of 2.6.2-3 but not safe as an initial install?

MrTooPhone said:
But my first SuperSU flash was 2.65. And like many others on this forum who did the same, this version soft bricked my phone (stuck on unlocked boot loader screen). Are you saying 2.65 is safe to install on top of 2.6.2-3 but not safe as an initial install?
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I think so yes, as the new version was designed as a version to be compatible with every version of Android an to be installed over older versions. Do make a backup though, and if you are afraid, just don't do it. It won't hurt to stay on an older version for a while. You can install the update to the app because that will not immediately install the actual SuperSU update. Do not accept the prompt when opening the app for updating the binary in that case though.

TVD1903 said:
I think so yes, as the new version was designed as a version to be compatible with every version of Android an to be installed over older versions. Do make a backup though, and if you are afraid, just don't do it. It won't hurt to stay on an older version for a while. You can install the update to the app because that will not immediately install the actual SuperSU update. Do not accept the prompt when opening the app for updating the binary in that case though.
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So what version of SuperSU do you have installed? How did you install that version? On top of a previous version or a fresh TWRP flash?

MrTooPhone said:
So what version of SuperSU do you have installed? How did you install that version? On top of a previous version or a fresh TWRP flash?
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I am using a Custom ROM with SuperSU built-in. I have however also used the Stock ROM with SuperSU v2.65, installed using TWRP.

Got the same notification, updated fine, updated also su binaries (asked by the app) and - everything works fine. Stock 6.0.

Well I was reluctant to try based on my first experience flashing 2.65. But I accepted the update via Playstore, SuperSU updated the binaries, rebooted, and all is still good.
I would assume all those rooting the G3 MM for the first time should use 2.62-3 then upgrade to 2.65.

MrTooPhone said:
I would assume all those rooting the G3 MM for the first time should use 2.62-3 then upgrade to 2.65.
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This is how I did mine when following the thread :
[GUIDE] [OSPREY] [MM] Install TWRP, Root and Xposed successfully on 6.0
Installed 2.62-3, then just received the 2.65 from the app store. No problems here either. Not sure about the TWRP update from 2.8.7 r7 to the 3.x.x versions though, but I am getting the impression that due to extensive changes it is not a good idea.

pjc123 said:
This is how I did mine when following the thread :
[GUIDE] [OSPREY] [MM] Install TWRP, Root and Xposed successfully on 6.0
Installed 2.62-3, then just received the 2.65 from the app store. No problems here either. Not sure about the TWRP update from 2.8.7 r7 to the 3.x.x versions though, but I am getting the impression that due to extensive changes it is not a good idea.
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I have had no issues backing up with twrp-osprey-3.0.0-r2.img. I have not tried restoring yet.

I see there was an update yesterday again from the play store (version 2.79). Has anyone tried it? I am on stock, root, with TWRP (3.0.2-r1). I see I am falling behind on TWRP as well, seeing it is at 3.0.2-r5.

pjc123 said:
I see there was an update yesterday again from the play store (version 2.79). Has anyone tried it? I am on stock, root, with TWRP (3.0.2-r1). I see I am falling behind on TWRP as well, seeing it is at 3.0.2-r5.
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don'tn worry ... the update works perfectly ...

..::Matr!x::.. said:
don'tn worry ... the update works perfectly ...
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Thanks.

pjc123 said:
I see there was an update yesterday again from the play store (version 2.79). Has anyone tried it? I am on stock, root, with TWRP (3.0.2-r1). I see I am falling behind on TWRP as well, seeing it is at 3.0.2-r5.
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I have received several updates since 2.62-3. All have installed from playstore just fine including 2.79. As an initial installation, I think 2.62-3 was the only one that installed as systemless without forcing a systemless installation. Once you have a successful installation, all updates should be as well.

Sorry I'm not able to help you but you can help me. I soft brick my Moto g xt2541 twice due to different super su and wrong recoveries . Can you please provide me links u used to root. My issue is listed here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/help/unable-to-root-moto-g-2015-1-gb-model-t3523471 your help is much appriciated
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mirpuri said:
Sorry I'm not able to help you but you can help me. I soft brick my Moto g xt2541 twice due to different super su and wrong recoveries . Can you please provide me links u used to root. My issue is listed here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/help/unable-to-root-moto-g-2015-1-gb-model-t3523471 your help is much appriciated
Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk
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I followed these directions eleven months ago for the initial unlock bootloader, TWRP recovery and root, using the versions of SuperSU and TWRP listed, however I did not install Xposed.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/201...twrp-root-xposed-t3294588:confused::confused:
I have since updated to:
SuperSU 2.79
TWRP 3.0.2-r1
Caveat: My phone is a XT1540.

OTA on stock modified (system-less stuff) MOB30H - can I install?

So I've seen a few threads asking a similar thing but since they're quite old, I'd like to ask again.
Quick info about my setup:
running stock ROM, MOB30H
system-less root
system-less Xposed
kernel: ElementalX
TWRP recovery
I was hoping I'll be able to install OTAs with less hassle thanks to up-to-date SuperSU and a special version of Xposed. I indeed have received an OTA today - a small update, I believe 9 MB. When I tried to install it though, TWRP booted up and nothing happened.
Does someone run a similar setup? Have you been able to install an OTA after flashing stock recovery (which I guess is what needs to be done to install OTAs)? Would I have to reflash SuperSU and/or Xposed?

LG G5 H830 10a will not update

So I'm having an issue with updating my phone.
I have tried reading all of the threads, but so many things are still a mystery and are confusing. I haven't been able to get a full understanding of all of this.
I have a LG G5 H830 10a T-Mobile variant.
I am running Android 6.0.1
I have a custom recovery of TWRP
My phone is rooted with SuperSU also.
All I want to do, is to update my phone to Nougat. What is the process I have to go through? After reading all about it, here is my assumption:
I download Flashfire and use DisableService to disable my root and SuperSu, then I run the OTA Nougat update...
That didn't work. I got an error from TWRP that said:
"unable to flash update.zip from cache/update.zip, update is meant for "h1" device, your device is an H830"
Or something along those lines.
I have a Nandroid backup, so I'm not worried if I brick or soft brick it.
Any help please?
Thanks!

technocrat7 said:
So I'm having an issue with updating my phone.
I have tried reading all of the threads, but so many things are still a mystery and are confusing. I haven't been able to get a full understanding of all of this.
I have a LG G5 H830 10a T-Mobile variant.
I am running Android 6.0.1
I have a custom recovery of TWRP
My phone is rooted with SuperSU also.
All I want to do, is to update my phone to Nougat. What is the process I have to go through? After reading all about it, here is my assumption:
I download Flashfire and use DisableService to disable my root and SuperSu, then I run the OTA Nougat update...
That didn't work. I got an error from TWRP that said:
"unable to flash update.zip from cache/update.zip, update is meant for "h1" device, your device is an H830"
Or something along those lines.
I have a Nandroid backup, so I'm not worried if I brick or soft brick it.
Any help please?
Thanks!
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You're not going to be able to update to Android N yet if you want to keep twrp and root. Only way to do it currently is if you have 100% stock phone and update via ota or using the zip file that was posted. If you don't care about root or twrp, update to 10j using the complete zip that autoprime posted and don't install SuperSU or dm-verity and let boot. You will have 100% stock and can take ota or use zip method. *** There is no current way to get root or twrp for t mobile version once on official android N yet *** So if root and twrp are important just wait until autoprime gets a chance to upload the flashable zip files for N to flash in twrp. You could also use cm or cm based Roms if you want android N, plus those are 7.1 stock is only 7.0, but if you want stock rooted just have to wait until it's released.

jeffsga88 said:
You're not going to be able to update to Android N yet if you want to keep twrp and root. Only way to do it currently is if you have 100% stock phone and update via ota or using the zip file that was posted. If you don't care about root or twrp, update to 10j using the complete zip that autoprime posted and don't install SuperSU or dm-verity and let boot. You will have 100% stock and can take ota or use zip method. *** There is no current way to get root or twrp for t mobile version once on official android N yet *** So if root and twrp are important just wait until autoprime gets a chance to upload the flashable zip files for N to flash in twrp. You could also use cm or cm based Roms if you want android N, plus those are 7.1 stock is only 7.0, but if you want stock rooted just have to wait until it's released.
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Ohh okay, perfect thank you!
With that in mind, I had another question..
I have an LG V20 as well.
One thing I was thinking of doing was the following:
Unlocking the bootloader, putting a custom recovery like TWRP on it.
Make a Nandroid backup.
Then root it, and then go about my business. If something like this happens again and I want to update, I can simply do a Titanium Backup go to my Nandroid backup, restore it. Then update OTA, then reroot, run titanium backup restore, and then I'll be back where I left off.
will that work?
And one last question:
How would I go back to factory settings on my LG G5?

technocrat7 said:
Ohh okay, perfect thank you!
With that in mind, I had another question..
I have an LG V20 as well.
One thing I was thinking of doing was the following:
Unlocking the bootloader, putting a custom recovery like TWRP on it.
Make a Nandroid backup.
Then root it, and then go about my business. If something like this happens again and I want to update, I can simply do a Titanium Backup go to my Nandroid backup, restore it. Then update OTA, then reroot, run titanium backup restore, and then I'll be back where I left off.
will that work?
And one last question:
How would I go back to factory settings on my LG G5?
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I'm not 100% sure but I don't think that would work as once you install twrp it modifies the recovery. IMG which would cause ota to fail. But on the other hand, you could most likely do the same method as the g5 to go back to official and take ota. Flashing the complete zip (if those are being created for the v20, haven't checked that thread as I don't own that device) and not re-installing the dm-verity or SuperSU will always reinstall the original boot.img and recovery.img and be 100% official stock. Hope this helps.

jeffsga88 said:
I'm not 100% sure but I don't think that would work as once you install twrp it modifies the recovery. IMG which would cause ota to fail. But on the other hand, you could most likely do the same method as the g5 to go back to official and take ota. Flashing the complete zip (if those are being created for the v20, haven't checked that thread as I don't own that device) and not re-installing the dm-verity or SuperSU will always reinstall the original boot.img and recovery.img and be 100% official stock. Hope this helps.
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Thanks!
That helps a ton.
What is dm-verity though?

technocrat7 said:
Thanks!
That helps a ton.
What is dm-verity though?
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The zip file we flash to disable force encryption (now this is part of the latest SuperSU zips).

jeffsga88 said:
The zip file we flash to disable force encryption (now this is part of the latest SuperSU zips).
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Can you link to the latest superuser? Just wanna have it on hand for when the H830 N zip drops

carnivalrejectq said:
Can you link to the latest superuser? Just wanna have it on hand for when the H830 N zip drops
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Here's the link to chainfires thread which will always have the latest beta supersu versions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133

Will installing the OTA update lose root?

A few months ago I followed one of tutorials and unlock the bootloader, installed twrp, magisk, and gain root. I am normally a flashaholic but lately I been busy and working and have stay on the stock rom and haven't touch it. So I don't know much about how things work. I noticed I have a notification for the new update. What steps do I need to take to download the new update from oneplus and stay rooted? Or can I just download the updated as is?
Edit: Also, if I wanted to install an Android 11 rom, are they stable enough for daily use? If so, any recommendations?
Thanks in advance.

J3STUR said:
A few months ago I followed one of tutorials and unlock the bootloader, installed twrp, magisk, and gain root. I am normally a flashaholic but lately I been busy and working and have stay on the stock rom and haven't touch it. So I don't know much about how things work. I noticed I have a notification for the new update. What steps do I need to take to download the new update from oneplus and stay rooted? Or can I just download the updated as is?
Edit: Also, if I wanted to install an Android 11 rom, are they stable enough for daily use? If so, any recommendations?
Thanks in advance.
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There is specific guides. Regarding this. You use a app to download the update. Apply it don't reboot. Then in magisk flash a twrp retention zip. And magisk install on inactive slot. Then reboot. Is the jist of it

TheMadScientist said:
There is specific guides. Regarding this. You use a app to download the update. Apply it don't reboot. Then in magisk flash a twrp retention zip. And magisk install on inactive slot. Then reboot. Is the jist of it
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Thank you!