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If you want to keep root, don't update to today's MF3 OTA as it break motochopper exploit and prevents Rootkeeper from working
Some members have sacrificed themselves:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43420412&postcount=57
Anybody knows if it break Loki too?
It has been well documented that trying to ODIN back to MDL does not work and causes an immediate fail
If you wish to have the new features then run GoldenEye ROM, a fantastic i9505 MF8 based ROM that runs smooth as melted butter. It also has all latest MF3 additions such as App2SD, audio flickering and sms fix
I have been trying to tell everyone that...
DO NOT UPDATE PERIOD
polish_pat said:
Anybody knows if it break Loki too?
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If you can't root, you can't install custom recovery. Can't install custom recovery, can't loki...
If using customer recovery, I don't think the update will apply.
The question should be answered once root is achieved.
nakedninja42 said:
If you can't root, you can't install custom recovery. Can't install custom recovery, can't loki...
If using customer recovery, I don't think the update will apply.
The question should be answered once root is achieved.
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It might break motochopper, but what tells you that once another root method is found, loki will still work? that was my question
It's not going to break loki I don't think, it has KNOX but thats a seperate bootloader that allows apps to run with full security, our phone doesnt boot into Knox mode.
Has anyone checked to see if the S4Active root works?
popfan said:
Has anyone checked to see if the S4Active root works?
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yes, it doesnt. I'm sure geohot could port it over though without too much difficulty
polish_pat said:
yes, it doesnt. I'm sure geohot could port it over though without too much difficulty
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Tried downgrading via odin?
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jetlitheone said:
Tried downgrading via odin?
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i haven't, im on MF8, but maybe for others
popfan said:
Has anyone checked to see if the S4Active root works?
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It was made specifically for the active. It will not run on other devices. You would have to modify the apk or make a root method off of it
jetlitheone said:
Tried downgrading via odin?
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looks like its not *im*possible
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43423067&postcount=81
Might have to do the same thing we had to do in the Motorola Atrix HD - edit some of the XML files out and then flash it though ODIN.
I just got my S4 today and updated it outside of the box. I'm now trying to root.
I know that the motochopper method is broken, but is the odin method broken?
Justin1123 said:
I just got my S4 today and updated it outside of the box. I'm now trying to root.
I know that the motochopper method is broken, but is the odin method broken?
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Odin method ? Of you're asking if you can downgrade the answer is sadly no
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jetlitheone said:
Odin method ? Of you're asking if you can downgrade the answer is sadly no
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Not the odin method, forgive me if I mispoke. I can't link vids yet, but there's a method on YT that involves this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
The software simply says "PASS" and your phone is rooted.
Justin1123 said:
I just got my S4 today and updated it outside of the box. I'm now trying to root.
I know that the motochopper method is broken, but is the odin method broken?
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To late Can't downgrade. You'll have to wait and be patient until a new exploit is found for the new firmware.
To boot I did the same thing. My S4 came with AMDB installed. I updated out of box to AMDL without even checking first in the parking lot of the AT&T store. Got home and luckily found AMDL was still rootable.
I have one question.... what exactly does this update do besides patch stuff because its 300+ mb? Just wondering because I had to freeze my att updater
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fabster530 said:
I have one question.... what exactly does this update do besides patch stuff because its 300+ mb? Just wondering because I had to freeze my att updater
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heared it fixes some sms and audio glitches, brings hdr video recording, brings app2sd,
- More stable performance.
- Semi-transparent status bar.
(see screenshots)
- More free RAM.
- New Apps to SD Card feature that
lets you move an app to the SD Card.
- Improvement in camera picture quality.
- New “Increase legibility” feature that
can be found under Settings> My Device> Display.
- New Smart Pause toggle in Quick Settings under
Notification Panel.
- Improvements in the S Planner app (calendar app).
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i think we all knew this day would come.
Slade8525 said:
i think we all knew this day would come.
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Maybe I should put my rootable, ODINable S4 on EBAY for $2,000.00
Q&A for [ROM] [Nexus 5] Android M Preview 2 Flashable ZIP
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how to upgrade to MPZ79M,,,
i come from 44Q
iamichigo said:
how to upgrade to MPZ79M,,,
i come from 44Q
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The same way you installed the first one
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So I read the above thread, for the Nexus 5 and I am honestly confused. How do I flash a stock rom without being rooted in the first place? Don't you have to be rooted to have TWRP installed on your device? Cause I am interested installing Preview 2, fully stocked, but I'm confused how to achieve this, so if someone could share a method on how to do this via a Mac, id appreciate it.
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So I read the above thread, for the Nexus 5 and I am honestly confused. How do I flash a stock rom without being rooted in the first place? Don't you have to be rooted to have TWRP installed on your device? Cause I am interested installing Preview 2, fully stocked, but I'm confused how to achieve this, so if someone could share a method on how to do this via a Mac, id appreciate it.
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The only thing needed to install another ROM is a custom recovery. Users can flash ROMs as they please without having root. Root is only required initially for most devices to unlock bootloaders or the equivalent, which is only necessary to allow users to install a custom recovery.
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Phaze1585 said:
So I read the above thread, for the Nexus 5 and I am honestly confused. How do I flash a stock rom without being rooted in the first place? Don't you have to be rooted to have TWRP installed on your device? Cause I am interested installing Preview 2, fully stocked, but I'm confused how to achieve this, so if someone could share a method on how to do this via a Mac, id appreciate it.
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I don't think you should be installing a developer preview
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I have tried the first build of MP3 Nexus 5 I flash from TWRP and it success but I lost my TWRP and now I can't install it again although from fastboot. Any one can help me?
android M preview 3, play store unable to load
dirty flash from preview 2 & clean flash, unfortunately, google play store has stopped, tried clearing google services & store cache and data wipes, after clean install cant get past checking for software update
kernel
thank you for the stock kernel + root
Is there anyone that gets crash opening the data part of the settings? This happens weather I open them from the slide down menù or from the draw.
Thank you.
Problem!!!!
i have tries all the 3 previews of android M , after flashing it through TWRP when i reboot it it remains in in the boot animation mode for 1 hour and more ....any solution.
currently using cataclysm
Tia_93_ said:
Is there anyone that gets crash opening the data part of the settings? This happens weather I open them from the slide down menù or from the draw.
Thank you.
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Is your phone in English?
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Ben36 said:
Is your phone in English?
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Thank you for your reply. If this is a reference to my bad English and miscommunication of specific terms, I'm sorry. If there's more to it, no, my phone is not in English. Why?
Tia_93_ said:
Thank you for your reply. If this is a reference to my bad English and miscommunication of specific terms, I'm sorry. If there's more to it, no, my phone is not in English. Why?
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Because on previous preview releases changing the phones language has caused things to malfunction/force close. Try set your phone to English (hopefully you understand well enough to navigate the menus) and see if data still closes on you
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Ben36 said:
Because on previous preview releases changing the phones language has caused things to malfunction/force close. Try set your phone to English (hopefully you understand well enough to navigate the menus) and see if data still closes on you
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Thank you! That solved it. Thank you for your help.
Tia_93_ said:
Thank you! That solved it. Thank you for your help.
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You'll just have to wait for official release for it fixed (i assume they're not bothered because they're American and only need it working in English to develop it)
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Ben36 said:
You'll just have to wait for official release for it fixed (i assume they're not bothered because they're American and only need it working in English to develop it)
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It doesn't bother me actually, just I didn't thought that could be an issue keeping my language (for some reasons, I thought that the developer preview came only in English and I was quite surprised when it suggested me Italian after unlocking the SIM).
Thank you again.
Ravi_Prateek said:
i have tries all the 3 previews of android M , after flashing it through TWRP when i reboot it it remains in in the boot animation mode for 1 hour and more ....any solution.
currently using cataclysm
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Dirty flashing while not clearing caches, or trying to install SuperSU on stock kernel will ends up in a boot loop
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reanel said:
I have tried the first build of MP3 Nexus 5 I flash from TWRP and it success but I lost my TWRP and now I can't install it again although from fastboot. Any one can help me?
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You probably wiped your recovery with stock one in fastboot. You can just re-use fastboot to install TWRP over stock.
Android Auto Map Permissions?
There can't be many people on Preview 3 who use Android Auto, but I'll throw it out there...anyone else running into an issue with navigation in Android Auto complaining about location permissions? It suggests granting Maps the location permission, which of course it has. I can navigate fine directly from the Maps app, but in AA I just get the screen with that error.
Anyone else having problems with 6.0.1
I can't get root to work.
I dirty flashed 6.0.1 acoording to instruktions, reboot installs elemental x kernel reboot and tries to install supersu 2.5.2. But it gets stuck att the boot animation.
I tried re flashing 6.0.1 again and install the kernel provided by stephan but twrp can't install the zip, I get a update failed.
Anyone hav any tips on how to root 6.0.1 preferably without wiping the the phone. Should I flash 2.6.2? But the instructions for that means that I need to wipe and reflash?
Mahanon
Hi xda-developers,
I just received my new Moto G 2015 in the mail. I did some research and figured I want to replace my Android 5.1.1 with Cyanogenmod. I turn 67 in a month and always thought myself to be rather sharp, but I am entirely new to the world of smart phones and the guides I have found are very confusing, telling me to unlock my bootloading, root, TWRP, backup, etc. I noticed Cyanogenmod also does not officially support this Moto G 2015. Should I wait for when it does? If not, could one of you terrific developers outline for me what I have to do to install unofficial Cyanogenmod on my phone? Thank you kindly.
Hi, here is an unofficial port of cyanogenmod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62245522
Your bootloader must be unlocked in order to flash custom recovery, then you use custom recovery to flash ROM and gapps package.
I'll update this post momentarily with guides for each.
Rooting isn't a must as most custom ROMs will tell you if it isn't rooted same with TWRP and TWRP which is a custom recovery will install root if it isn't detected.
Follow this link to a post with guides.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62558487
Cheers and if you need more help just ask.
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christopherrrg said:
Hi, here is an unofficial port of cyanogenmod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62245522
Your bootloader must be unlocked in order to flash custom recovery, then you use custom recovery to flash ROM and gapps package.
I'll update this post momentarily with guides for each.
Rooting isn't a must as most custom ROMs will tell you if it isn't rooted same with TWRP and TWRP which is a custom recovery will install root if it isn't detected.
Follow this link to a post with guides.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62558487
Cheers and if you need more help just ask.
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Thank you for the help christopherrrg! Sorry to be a bother but I have more questions:
* My son tells me Motorola will normally send updates to me automatically over the air. Does Cyanogenmod do the same thing?
* I already downloaded some applications on my phone like Shazam and AccuWeather. When I install Cyanogenmod, will they still be there? How about when I install updates?
Thank you very much for explaining.
Hi! The answer is no to both questions. To avoid conflicts is better to full wipe your phone. Full wipe means the cleaning of /system and /data partitions. But your images and files you have won't be affected. Only the apps installed.
You need to download the updates from the post or from cyanogenmod site when officially supported. Installing updates won't affect apps and data.
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motomayor said:
Thank you for the help christopherrrg! Sorry to be a bother but I have more questions:
* My son tells me Motorola will normally send updates to me automatically over the air. Does Cyanogenmod do the same thing?
* I already downloaded some applications on my phone like Shazam and AccuWeather. When I install Cyanogenmod, will they still be there? How about when I install updates?
Thank you very much for explaining.
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Well your son is correct, however I believe he means while you leave device remaining on stock software ie. What it was shipped with. Yes cyanogenmod does do the same thing on OFFICAL maintained devices, because the moto g3 is fairly new the dev scene for this device is slowly speeding up and only maintained UNOFFICIALLY at the moment. (We could have an official port in the future.)
So unfortunately unless the dev states in the ROM description that it supports OTA (it can be implemented by developer) I'm afraid you will have to manually flash any updates. Which is easy and doesn't affect apps.
Now if you're changing from stock ROM I would backup your contacts as you will lose everything when installing a custom ROM. (You will only lose such as unlocking bootloader wipes the whole device.) As for any apps, if you have home WiFi just reinstall from play store instead of trying to back them up. You will have less problems that way as everyone insists on backing up. (I'm apologizing to you guys with the slow ISP though lol)
So anything afterwards should be okay!
Edit - you may not want to venture too far from stock if you're ever worried about warranty purposes.
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Hi! The answer is no to both questions. To avoid conflicts is better to full wipe your phone. Full wipe means the cleaning of /system and /data partitions. But your images and files you have won't be affected. Only the apps installed.
You need to download the updates from the post or from cyanogenmod site when officially supported. Installing updates won't affect apps and data.
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He said he was fairly new to the scene so I didn't want to confuse him with any partition info just yet.
But yes, full wipe is recommended for new ROMs or first custom.
Any updates can be dirty flashed. Dirty flash meaning without worry of losing data.
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christopherrrg said:
Well your son is correct, however I believe he means while you leave device remaining on stock software ie. What it was shipped with. Yes cyanogenmod does do the same thing on OFFICAL maintained devices, because the moto g3 is fairly new the dev scene for this device is slowly speeding up and only maintained UNOFFICIALLY at the moment. (We could have an official port in the future.)
So unfortunately unless the dev states in the ROM description that it supports OTA (it can be implemented by developer) I'm afraid you will have to manually flash any updates. Which is easy and doesn't affect apps.
Now if you're changing from stock ROM I would backup your contacts as you will lose everything when installing a custom ROM. (You will only lose such as unlocking bootloader wipes the whole device.) As for any apps, if you have home WiFi just reinstall from play store instead of trying to back them up. You will have less problems that way as everyone insists on backing up. (I'm apologizing to you guys with the slow ISP though lol)
So anything afterwards should be okay!
Edit - you may not want to venture too far from stock if you're ever worried about warranty purposes.
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He said he was fairly new to the scene so I didn't want to confuse him with any partition info just yet.
But yes, full wipe is recommended for new ROMs or first custom.
Any updates can be dirty flashed. Dirty flash meaning without worry of losing data.
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I think I am beginning to understand, but I have but more questions my friend. Since Cyanogen is not officially supported yet, do you recommend that I first unlock my bootloading and TWRP then wait for the official version?
Or if I install the unofficial version, will I have to fully wipe before installing an official version? And if I fully wipe, does that mean I have to install again my applications? Thank you very much Christopher and Nelson.
motomayor said:
I think I am beginning to understand, but I have but more questions my friend. Since Cyanogen is not officially supported yet, do you recommend that I first unlock my bootloading and TWRP then wait for the official version?
Or if I install the unofficial version, will I have to fully wipe before installing an official version? And if I fully wipe, does that mean I have to install again my applications? Thank you very much Christopher and Nelson.
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That would be entirely personal preference, I'm currently running TipsyOS found in the android development section for our device and I'm quite satisfied. Normally a full wipe would be recommended after switching to official. Also yes, anytime you change ROM you will need to reinstall apps. However when you update the same ROM to say a later dated revision then you don't need to wipe you just install over it and your apps automatically optimize. TWRP isn't official either but a dev did a great job porting it over for us, you can also find that lurking within one of the moto g XDA forums.
The only downside I have noticed so far is moto display isn't implemented in many custom ROMs besides 'Rapture' but sadly the dev doesn't own the device anymore.
& no problem! Ask away, we all share! :thumbup:
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motomayor said:
Thank you for the help christopherrrg! Sorry to be a bother but I have more questions:
* My son tells me Motorola will normally send updates to me automatically over the air. Does Cyanogenmod do the same thing?
* I already downloaded some applications on my phone like Shazam and AccuWeather. When I install Cyanogenmod, will they still be there? How about when I install updates?
Thank you very much for explaining.
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One more thing I'd like to mention, Motorola doesn't send the updates out to you your carrier does. Motorola provides the updates to you carrier and it's up to them to send out the update. You may find some carriers send out updates quickly and some slowly or possibly not at all. The carrier needs to be able to support an update before they send it out.
I'm not sure why you're in a hurry to jump from the stock rom. I'm finding stock very stable with excellent battery life. I would think you would want to root, then debloat stock before jumping to CM.
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Tel864 said:
One more thing I'd like to mention, Motorola doesn't send the updates out to you your carrier does. Motorola provides the updates to you carrier and it's up to them to send out the update. You may find some carriers send out updates quickly and some slowly or possibly not at all. The carrier needs to be able to support an update before they send it out.
I'm not sure why you're in a hurry to jump from the stock rom. I'm finding stock very stable with excellent battery life. I would think you would want to root, then debloat stock before jumping to CM.
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The reason is my son tells me Cyanogenmod is much more able to being customized. How do I debloat stock? Also unrelated, but is there any way to backup my applications if I ever fully wipe my phone? Thank you all!
motomayor said:
The reason is my son tells me Cyanogenmod is much more able to being customized. How do I debloat stock? Also unrelated, but is there any way to backup my applications if I ever fully wipe my phone? Thank you all!
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Yup your son is correct. Yes, when you're rooted there are several apps that can backup your apps and data.
Personally myself I paid for 'Root Explorer' and use that to manually remove apps from /system/app because I love doing everything....... manually lol
You can find several free file explorers on the play store as well.
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christopherrrg said:
Yup your son is correct. Yes, when you're rooted there are several apps that can backup your apps and data.
Personally myself I paid for 'Root Explorer' and use that to manually remove apps from /system/app because I love doing everything....... manually lol
You can find several free file explorers on the play store as well.
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Hi Christopher. I successfully unlocked my bootloader =^) now my plan is to stick with stock ROM for now. In the future, if I install TWRP will I have to wipe my device again? Thank you!
motomayor said:
Hi Christopher. I successfully unlocked my bootloader =^) now my plan is to stick with stock ROM for now. In the future, if I install TWRP will I have to wipe my device again? Thank you!
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Congratulations! Nope! Just make sure to use fastboot commands to send over the new recovery, and you should be all set. TWRP will root you automatically too.
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If you do decide to install twrp, it is highly recommended that you make a backup before moving any further, as it can restore your device to it's previous state, in case anything goes wrong or you fowl up some place down the road in your journey
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shadie21 said:
If you do decide to install twrp, it is highly recommended that you make a backup before moving any further, as it can restore your device to it's previous state, in case anything goes wrong or you fowl up some place down the road in your journey
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Hi shadie, correct me if I am wrong, but how do I back up my phone? I thought I need to be rooted to make a back up and since TWRP is how to root the phone, how do I backup before installing TWRP? Thank you kindly.
You use twrp to make the backup, and since your device is a Moto G3 (2015) you can download a copy of your stock firmware here on the site (so actually you will have two backups, a full device backup, and a backup on the device it self).
You can contact me on hangouts if you would like and i can walk you through the steps personally or one of my few buddy's in my group chat can assist you. Just drop me a line in a private message with your gmail and i can add you to the group. That's if you don't mind conversating with people of all age's, but we can assist you with around the clock help with your device, as we mainly deal with Moto devices (Moto E, Moto G, and Moto X) i am a member of the Motorola Feedback/Testdrive Community as well.
This also stands with anyone reading this post, If you would like to join my Hangouts group chat, you are all welcome to join, just drop me a private message with your name and gmail
If i take to long to respond just use my screen name @gmail.com to get a quicker response
I look forward to meeting you all
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Been looking around to see if there are any legit root methods available yet for the Pixel. So far, I've found this: http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/ anyone know if this is legit? Are there any legit methods yet?
maflin18 said:
Been looking around to see if there are any legit root methods available yet for the Pixel. So far, I've found this: http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/ anyone know if this is legit? Are there any legit methods yet?
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From what I've seen there isn't a version of TWRP for the Pixel yet, however I'd love to be proven wrong.
maflin18 said:
Been looking around to see if there are any legit root methods available yet for the Pixel. So far, I've found this: http://www.technobuzz.net/root-google-pixel-xl/ anyone know if this is legit? Are there any legit methods yet?
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I am also looking for a method....
The one with magisk works generally (tested on nexus 5x) but it needs twrp and there is still no working version for the pixel. however, i found this post: http://www.droidforums.net/threads/twrp-already-on-the-pixel.291391/ so it souldn't need a long time until it's available....
shizonic said:
I am also looking for a method....
The one with magisk works generally (tested on nexus 5x) but it needs twrp and there is still no working version for the pixel. however, i found this post: http://www.droidforums.net/threads/twrp-already-on-the-pixel.291391/ so it souldn't need a long time until it's available....
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That does indeed look promising! Hoping for the public release soon.
shizonic said:
I am also looking for a method....
The one with magisk works generally (tested on nexus 5x) but it needs twrp and there is still no working version for the pixel. however, i found this post: http://www.droidforums.net/threads/twrp-already-on-the-pixel.291391/ so it souldn't need a long time until it's available....
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He also stated that TWRP cannot handle the new file encryption yet, so .zips would need to be uploaded in recovery which is wonky for some, as well as the dual system partition fiasco is not handled yet. So *soon* might be more like a few weeks...
Out of curiosity, what are you guys wanting to do with root? First thing I'm going to do is replace system emojis with iOS ones.
As of 10/20, from the source:
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This is the first device with Android's new partition layout. Having looked at the firmwares and at running devices (remotely), I have some ideas on how to do it.
However, it will be a while before I have SuperSU fixed up. The changes will be quite a bit of work and testing, and doing so remotely will make that take significantly longer. So I'm just going to wait for my own device, but as they aren't available in my country, it has to be shipped from another country and go through customs. I don't expect my device to arrive for another week or two.
In the meantime, it's always possible someone else releases root for it.
I saw @jcase and @Dees_Troy have been playing with TWRP, to me it seems wholly possible to fix that up (mostly) as well. But even if TWRP is released tomorrow, using the existing SuperSU ZIP will not work on it, due to all the breaking changes in Android 7.1.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/how-to-root-pixel-xl-7-1-t3483860
So we could be a while.
maflin18 said:
Out of curiosity, what are you guys wanting to do with root? First thing I'm going to do is replace system emojis with iOS ones.
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want to install linux in a chroot env....
Chronzy said:
As of 10/20, from the source:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/how-to-root-pixel-xl-7-1-t3483860
So we could be a while.
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Indeed. Once chainfire gets his device, things should begin to roll along much quicker.
I was excited to get the pixel to give into my flashaholic tendencies with reckless abandonment. Sad to see there is no root method available. Went back to my s7 edge for now. I'll get back to my pixel when I can tinker... This pixel sure ain't the Nexus I've grown to know and love. ?
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mrnovanova said:
I was excited to get the pixel to give into my flashaholic tendencies with reckless abandonment. Sad to see there is no root method available. Went back to my s7 edge for now. I'll get back to my pixel when I can tinker... This pixel sure ain't the Nexus I've grown to know and love.
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I assume that the dual system layout partition could play a big role in why TWRP/Root isn't ported yet. Every method has to be adapted to that solution so far as it is new. Though TWRP is already being worked and it's only a question of time XD.
zaclimon said:
I assume that the dual system layout partition could play a big role in why TWRP/Root isn't ported yet. Every method has to be adapted to that solution so far as it is new. Though TWRP is already being worked and it's only a question of time XD.
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That sort of explains it http://android.wonderhowto.com/news...methods-are-taking-longer-than-usual-0174611/
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Looks like chainfire posted an image of his rooted pixel.
https://twitter.com/ChainfireXDA/status/791576935977644032
varun.gid said:
https://twitter.com/ChainfireXDA/status/791576935977644032
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Very nice
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Just found this. Legit bootloader unlock? http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
maflin18 said:
Just found this. Legit bootloader unlock? http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
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Sure is. haven't tried it myself since I ordered from the Google store, but these guys are legit.
maflin18 said:
Just found this. Legit bootloader unlock? http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
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Yeah we're legit
@jcase Does the dePixel8 method break Android Pay? Also, does it give you root access, or do I still need to apply root after the dePixel8 (and if so, how?)
DMCShep said:
@jcase Does the dePixel8 method break Android Pay? Also, does it give you root access, or do I still need to apply root after the dePixel8 (and if so, how?)
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This doesn't exactly unlock your bootloader. It breaks whatever VZW put on there to block bootloader unlock. After running this you will need to use adb to unlock the bootloader yourself just like a GS version or a nexus. No, this will not give you root. But typically a bootloader unlock is necessary to achieve root. Root methods have not been released yet. Chain Fire has achieved system less root but it's not ready for release.
Also, no depixel8 does not break android pay. Unlocking your bootloader after applying depixel8 will break android pay. Google has prevented android pay from working of your bootloader is unlocked.
Do you read the XDA articles or just post on the forums?
I've just received a used V20 from ebay. It's an unlocked at&t H910. It's currently on a April 1, 2017 security patch with a software version of H91010m.
I want to root the phone so I can get Greenify, debloat and run xposed but after spending quite some time perusing the many rooting threads on here as well as others floating around the web, I'm no closer to making a decision on how to go about it! I'm used to Samsung and rooted my previous 2 Notes (3 and 4) with TWRP installed and various custom ROM's but the V20 seems to be a veritable minefield!
What would people suggest is the best option - keep the phone on this version and root it, or update it to the latest version (I'm in the UK so I'd have to manually update it as I can't use OTA over here) and then root it? Which is the safest rooting method ?
If I do successfully root the device, are there any issues reverting it to stock when it comes to selling it? I bought a Xiaomi Note 5 when my Samsung Note 4 broke and whilst I have enjoyed using it for the past 3 or so weeks, I think the V20 would suit my uses better (especially the removable battery and stronger camera) but if the V20 doesn't suit I'd like to get it back to stock and sell it.
Thanks for your time!
woldranger said:
I've just received a used V20 from ebay. It's an unlocked at&t H910. It's currently on a April 1, 2017 security patch with a software version of H91010m.
I want to root the phone so I can get Greenify, debloat and run xposed but after spending quite some time perusing the many rooting threads on here as well as others floating around the web, I'm no closer to making a decision on how to go about it! I'm used to Samsung and rooted my previous 2 Notes (3 and 4) with TWRP installed and various custom ROM's but the V20 seems to be a veritable minefield!
What would people suggest is the best option - keep the phone on this version and root it, or update it to the latest version (I'm in the UK so I'd have to manually update it as I can't use OTA over here) and then root it? Which is the safest rooting method ?
If I do successfully root the device, are there any issues reverting it to stock when it comes to selling it? I bought a Xiaomi Note 5 when my Samsung Note 4 broke and whilst I have enjoyed using it for the past 3 or so weeks, I think the V20 would suit my uses better (especially the removable battery and stronger camera) but if the V20 doesn't suit I'd like to get it back to stock and sell it.
Thanks for your time!
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First this should be asked in q and a section, you can't use the dirty santa method as it's patched based on your security update. So follow this thread to root
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/root-h910-v10m-t3664500/page109
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cnjax said:
First this should be asked in q and a section, you can't use the dirty santa method as it's patched based on your security update. So follow this thread to root
https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/root-h910-v10m-t3664500/page109
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Okay, is there a way to get a mod to relocate this to Q&A?
So I guess I may as well go ahead and try and update to the latest firmware then, if I can't (as I thought) use the dirty santa rooting option?
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Okay, is there a way to get a mod to relocate this to Q&A?
So I guess I may as well go ahead and try and update to the latest firmware then, if I can't (as I thought) use the dirty santa rooting option?
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Nope you have to have a security patch earlier than Dec 2016 to use the dirty santa exploit, and since there are no kdz for the 910 you can't downgrade
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cnjax said:
Nope you have to have a security patch earlier than Dec 2016 to use the dirty santa exploit, and since there are no kdz for the 910 you can't downgrade
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Sorry, I don't understand what you mean, I was talking about updating to the latest version so I have the most recent security patches before going ahead with the rooting procedure that you linked (thanks for that).
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Sorry, I don't understand what you mean, I was talking about updating to the latest version so I have the most recent security patches before going ahead with the rooting procedure that you linked (thanks for that).
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You referenced dirty santa so I gave you the requirements and why you can't use it. Just read and follow the thread I linked you to
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You referenced dirty santa so I gave you the requirements and why you can't use it. Just read and follow the thread I linked you to
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Yes, I know and understand. What I was asking, and what I referenced in my initial message was regarding updating the phone. From what I'd read before posting I had assumed that the phone is already at a stage where I can no longer use dirty santa, which you confirmed.
So I am assuming that there will be no negatives to updating my phone to the latest security patch before rooting?
woldranger said:
Yes, I know and understand. What I was asking, and what I referenced in my initial message was regarding updating the phone. From what I'd read before posting I had assumed that the phone is already at a stage where I can no longer use dirty santa, which you confirmed.
So I am assuming that there will be no negatives to updating my phone to the latest security patch before rooting?
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Correct the guide I sent you to is good through 10v
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Correct the guide I sent you to is good through 10v
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Thanks. I'll have a look at going through that this evening.
Sure, you can upgrade. Be sure to upgrade, and then follow that thread that @cnjax posted -- for the ultimate time waste.
Or, you could read the thread, and see that you are going to have to flash an H915 KDZ, so you will just have to upgrade all over again if you do.
-- Brian
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Sure, you can upgrade. Be sure to upgrade, and then follow that thread that @cnjax posted -- for the ultimate time waste.
Or, you could read the thread, and see that you are going to have to flash an H915 KDZ, so you will just have to upgrade all over again if you do.
-- Brian
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Sure, you can upgrade. Be sure to upgrade, and then follow that thread that @cnjax posted -- for the ultimate time waste.
Or, you could read the thread, and see that you are going to have to flash an H915 KDZ, so you will just have to upgrade all over again if you do.
-- Brian
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Sure, you can upgrade. Be sure to upgrade, and then follow that thread that @cnjax posted -- for the ultimate time waste.
Or, you could read the thread, and see that you are going to have to flash an H915 KDZ, so you will just have to upgrade all over again if you do.
-- Brian
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Oh yeah I completely left that part out just to see if he reads it.
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