Hi,
I need to update the APN to access LTE. I have read that I can only do it being root. I would like to return my LEO-DLXX to the stock version and continue receiving official OTA updates.
Questions:
- How can I root my device and have access to su command via adb shell?
- How can I return my device to its stock version and receive official OTA updates?
Thank you!
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I rooted with the help of http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300 [S-Off / Root Guide].
Can I used the pushed out OTA upgrade to 2.3.4 ? otherwise how/what should I do to get it ?
Other then rooting it is stock...
Ok I never received any answer to this but that might be because the information is in the forums just need to find it.
In short this is what I did to get my Euro phone from 2.3.3 -> 2.3.4.
1. Downloaded the OTA update on the phone
2. Copied the OTA update to my local machine (linux in my case)
3. Unzipped the OTA update and the firmware.zip that was in it
4. adb reboot bootloader
5. fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
6. fastboot boot-bootloader
7. Selected reboot in the fastboot menu
8. Ran the OTA update on the phone and let it reboot to 2.3.3 - update <whatever>
9. When it was up again I did a search for new OTA update and ran that too
10. When it was up-to-date with Android 2.3.4 I followed the S-OFF/ClockWork mod thread
Step 1 to 7 is more or less from this thread with the alternation that I use the OTA update.
This got be to HBOOT 1.17.1111 Revolutionary, ClockWork mod and Root
I'm not sure but I've read you can skip the hboot switch and still get root and clockwork but I figured better safe then sorry....
And I will not be responsible if you follow this and your phone good kaboom and becomes bricked or your house burns down and your wife decides to leave you!
Do not use this as a guide.. just letting you know how I got the 2.3.4 update on MY phone.
If i root my phone BUT keep the stock rom, can i still receive OTA updates?
If i can get OTA updates, will it fail at any point because i am "rooted"?
How do I root?
thanks
Aestetics said:
If i root my phone BUT keep the stock rom, can i still receive OTA updates?
If i can get OTA updates, will it fail at any point because i am "rooted"?
How do I root?
thanks
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Root but left stock = OTA update
Rooted but change any system files or install other rom = NO OTA update
[Note: You can backup rom first in CWM and go back to stock at any time you want.]
How to root = look at my signature for link
I ota updated this weekend from Eaglesblood 2.4, which is cm 2.37. I just wanted the new baseband. Now, it did wipe my phone completely stock, even erased my nv flashed cwm.
Sent from the fastest g2x in the world
Aestetics said:
If i root my phone BUT keep the stock rom, can i still receive OTA updates?
If i can get OTA updates, will it fail at any point because i am "rooted"?
How do I root?
thanks
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Yes, but installing a new ROM will deactivate OTA's. Either way, rooting and installing a ROM is always newer than OTA's either way.
I just got my Shield Tablet and rooted it. I keep getting two OTA notifications, one says ROM Update the other says Tegra Update. Will I keep root of I do the OTA updates?
I'd like to get a recovery added, but it seems that all the recoveries are incomplete. Is there a method to install recovery without a separate computer?
DFA1 said:
I just got my Shield Tablet and rooted it. I keep getting two OTA notifications, one says ROM Update the other says Tegra Update. Will I keep root of I do the OTA updates?
I'd like to get a recovery added, but it seems that all the recoveries are incomplete. Is there a method to install recovery without a separate computer?
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You can try the paid version of SuperSU to preserve root or the THT Rootkeeper (the other big root keeper doesn't work past 4.2) If you update the device to the official OTA, you will need a PC to reflash the recovery but you will not need to unlock the bootloader again.
NapalmDawn said:
You can try the paid version of SuperSU to preserve root or the THT Rootkeeper (the other big root keeper doesn't work past 4.2) If you update the device to the official OTA, you will need a PC to reflash the recovery but you will not need to unlock the bootloader again.
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yup, lost root but it's okay, lollipop was awful so unlocked, reflashed previous ota, rerooted. Thanks
Sprint - LG G Flex - LS995ZV9
The LG G Flex from sprint does have a Root checker that detects the method below!
Root Support:
Android Version (4.4.2) Cannot be rooted with the tool below!
Android Versions prior to 4.4.2 are able to achieve root and you can root
If you have Android Version (4.4.2) you must downgrade useing the tools and links below...
Downgrade your Device Rom: Downgrade my Device
If you have Android Version less than 4.4.2 you may skip the above step and go straight into rooting your device use the links below to achieve root!
Root your device: Get Root On my Device
!!!Do NOT use SuperSU to try and keep root with OTA (Over The Air) updates you will break the OTA update and your phone will boot-loop.!!!
If this happens you can use the downgrade tool to re-install the Factory Default ROM.
If the files above no longer download you may use this: on my website
Currently have an Rooted S8 which runs TWRP.. whats the best method for unrooting the device as I want OTA updates?
minalm said:
Currently have an Rooted S8 which runs TWRP.. whats the best method for unrooting the device as I want OTA updates?
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It depends on whether you're using SuperSU or Magisk.
To unroot if you have SuperSU, open SuperSU app, then open its app settings, find the setting that says something like "cleanup for unroot and uninstall". That will remove the su binaries and uninstall the SuperSU app.
To unroot if you have Magisk, use the Magisk uninstaller.zip(might cause bootloop which then requires flashing stock firmware via Odin)
Or you can just flash the stock firmware via Odin to remove root. You're going to have to get rid of TWRP also which would require you to flash a copy of stock recovery to replace TWRP. Flashing stock firmware via Odin will replace TWRP and remove root all in one shot, no need for extra steps or tricks.
Then you can do the OTA update.
OR
An even better option is as follows.
The OTA update might even be available to the public to download, if so, you can download the update manually(not via OTA) then flash the update via Odin, this will replace TWRP, remove root and update the device all in one shot. This way, you won't have to do anything except flash the update and you're done. No need to replace TWRP and unroot before doing the OTA update. This method skips all of that and gets you the update without having to do all the extra work. You'll have to root the device again and flash TWRP after the update has been applied.
If you choose to do the OTA instead, make sure you are completely unrooted and are back on stock recovery, you can't have root or TWRP when you do the OTA, it will not work that way.
I DO NOT PROVIDE HELP IN PM, KEEP IT IN THE THREADS WHERE EVERYONE CAN SHARE
Droidriven said:
It depends on whether you're using SuperSU or Magisk.
To unroot if you have SuperSU, open SuperSU app, then open its app settings, find the setting that says something like "cleanup for unroot and uninstall". That will remove the su binaries and uninstall the SuperSU app.
To unroot if you have Magisk, use the Magisk uninstaller.zip(might cause bootloop which then requires flashing stock firmware via Odin)
Or you can just flash the stock firmware via Odin to remove root. You're going to have to get rid of TWRP also which would require you to flash a copy of stock recovery to replace TWRP. Flashing stock firmware via Odin will replace TWRP and remove root all in one shot, no need for extra steps or tricks.
Then you can do the OTA update.
OR
An even better option is as follows.
The OTA update might even be available to the public to download, if so, you can download the update manually(not via OTA) then flash the update via Odin, this will replace TWRP, remove root and update the device all in one shot. This way, you won't have to do anything except flash the update and you're done. No need to replace TWRP and unroot before doing the OTA update. This method skips all of that and gets you the update without having to do all the extra work. You'll have to root the device again and flash TWRP after the update has been applied.
If you choose to do the OTA instead, make sure you are completely unrooted and are back on stock recovery, you can't have root or TWRP when you do the OTA, it will not work that way.
I DO NOT PROVIDE HELP IN PM, KEEP IT IN THE THREADS WHERE EVERYONE CAN SHARE
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you have given a very detailed explanation and i fell like a simple thank you would be enough. you helped me out now and i feel somewhat obliged to thank you this way.
cheers
Is the things still the same... namely unrooting will not return KNOX and can not use Samsung warranty?
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i have a rotted phone s8..i flashed a stock rom, but phone is still rooted. Some apps like us google pay,mcdonalds tell me that phone is rooted..What i can do?