I know this might be a stupid question and if it is I apologize.
If you root the phone can you do a factory reset on it?
I ran into some threads that look like you cant until there is an unroot available.
I just wanted to get a conformation on this so I don't do something stupid.
Thank you
Yes, you can Factory Reset.
You can't Factory Reset if you've frozen/removed/renamed /system/app/ apps (bloatware, etc..).
Factory reset will wipe /data so any downloaded apps will be removed, user configuration settings/passwords/etc.. will be removed...
SU will remain (as it's in /system/bin or /system/xbin) but SuperUser is gone....so you'll want to reinstall that since it's the "control system" for what has SU access.
What happens is people delete/rename/freeze things that are required to "setup" the phone and a Factory Reset wipes those settings....and then can't run the app necessary to configure those settings.
It's not root that causes the problem...it's the users.
Factory Reset is fine, unless you make /system file changes.
Thanks for that information. I just unrooted my phone for 2 important reasons:
1. because I'm a noob
2. because I'm a noob
I do not want to have to keep up with what I have frozen/renamed and do not want to brick my phone. I will keep reading on this wonderful forum until i feel confident enough to make intelligent decisions about what I doing
In the mean time I'm gonna (KISS)
tcrews said:
Yes, you can Factory Reset.
You can't Factory Reset if you've frozen/removed/renamed /system/app/ apps (bloatware, etc..).
Factory reset will wipe /data so any downloaded apps will be removed, user configuration settings/passwords/etc.. will be removed...
SU will remain (as it's in /system/bin or /system/xbin) but SuperUser is gone....so you'll want to reinstall that since it's the "control system" for what has SU access.
What happens is people delete/rename/freeze things that are required to "setup" the phone and a Factory Reset wipes those settings....and then can't run the app necessary to configure those settings.
It's not root that causes the problem...it's the users.
Factory Reset is fine, unless you make /system file changes.
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quick question, might be dumb but im new to this whole rooting stuff and I don't wanna mess something up.
I rooted my D3 and uninstalled slacker radio, blockbuster, and citrix receiver.
I didn't mess with anything else but I wanna do a factory reset and start all over.
should I just reintall these apps from the market or can I just do a factory reset without them?
FLY_EAGLES_FLY said:
quick question, might be dumb but im new to this whole rooting stuff and I don't wanna mess something up.
I rooted my D3 and uninstalled slacker radio, blockbuster, and citrix receiver.
I didn't mess with anything else but I wanna do a factory reset and start all over.
should I just reintall these apps from the market or can I just do a factory reset without them?
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Those SHOULDNT be an issue
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Factory reset is okay. It will be clean and only keep stock apps.
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Does a factory reset of a rooted but otherwise stock 6.890 droid3 remove clockworkmod ? I want to back out to where I can install SafeStrap2 instead. Then kexec Hash's ICS and maybe JB, someday.
I have so far refused the 7.905 OTA.
Nothing is frozen or deleted.
Glenn
glennj99 said:
Does a factory reset of a rooted but otherwise stock 6.890 droid3 remove clockworkmod ? I want to back out to where I can install SafeStrap2 instead. Then kexec Hash's ICS and maybe JB, someday.
I have so far refused the 7.905 OTA.
Nothing is frozen or deleted.
Glenn
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Installing safestrap over the top of bootstrap (clockworkmod) should remove all traces of bootstrap (clockworkmod)
To answer your question though, no. A factory reset deletes the /data partition, with app data, etc.
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ChaoticWeaponry said:
Installing safestrap over the top of bootstrap (clockworkmod) should remove all traces of bootstrap (clockworkmod)
To answer your question though, no. A factory reset deletes the /data partition, with app data, etc.
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I'm pretty sure you need to uninstall the bootstrap app, and safestrap will remove the actual recovery
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I'm pretty sure you need to uninstall the bootstrap app, and safestrap will remove the actual recovery
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So far I have uninstalled the boostrap app and then flashed 7.905 OTA.
Lost root, so I have to re-root before anything else, right ?
Glenn
glennj99 said:
So far I have uninstalled the boostrap app and then flashed 7.905 OTA.
Lost root, so I have to re-root before anything else, right ?
Glenn
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Yes. Use motofail to root that version.
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Factory Reset For Update
I would like to unroot my Samsung Galaxy S3 (AT&T) because I would like to be able to update my phone (I am still running Android 4.0.4). I have tried to update my phone multiple times, but it always says:
"- - Installing: /sdcard/update.zip"
"Finding update package..."
"E: Can't mount /sdcard/update.zip"
"Installation aborted"
I have tried deleting SU, but it still hasn't worked. I was wondering if I could factory reset my phone in order to, I guess, unroot, which would allow me to update my phone. If you are wondering if I have a backup, I have my phone backed up to Samsung Kies on my laptop (Will that also keep all of my saved games/apps/contacts/ect.?).
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I would like to unroot my Samsung Galaxy S3 (AT&T) because I would like to be able to update my phone (I am still running Android 4.0.4). I have tried to update my phone multiple times, but it always says:
"- - Installing: /sdcard/update.zip"
"Finding update package..."
"E: Can't mount /sdcard/update.zip"
"Installation aborted"
I have tried deleting SU, but it still hasn't worked. I was wondering if I could factory reset my phone in order to, I guess, unroot, which would allow me to update my phone. If you are wondering if I have a backup, I have my phone backed up to Samsung Kies on my laptop (Will that also keep all of my saved games/apps/contacts/ect.?).
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Ask in Samsung Galaxy S3 forum, not here.
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So all I want to do is a factory data reset, will this clear my root and should I remove my lag fix first
Its called a factory reset. Did it come rooted from the factory?
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Its called a factory reset. Did it come rooted from the factory?
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Lol touche
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What about the lag fix should i remove that
Wouldn't hurt to do so, just to make sure no problems do happen.
Instead of not disabling it and then having a problem...
If I accidentally uninstalled twlauncher will a reset reinstall the twlauncher
Dont think it will. Sound like you need to flash to stock (saw your post in the other thread). There are dozens of threads about doing that.
All you need is a little research.
Your system apps stay the same, so if you are on a custom Rom that is pre-rooted it will stay rooted. I have done many factory resets. It clears all your data and installed apps. If you uninstall a system app it will not reappear with a factory reset. You will need to find the apk and put it back in your system.
more of a factory wipe than a reset
I went and rooted my droid 4, and without knowing about safestrap, i started backing up and deleting apps with the free version of Titanium Backup. I now have a couple of apps that will not restore back into place, and i am unable to perform the upgrade. Since then, i have installed safestrap, and attempted to flash the rom at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1508341, but all i do is bootloop on my safe system. Any idea what i can do to fix the unsafe side so i can apply the 219 update? Am i kinda out of luck until the fastboot files are released?
try asking here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=565
this forum is nearly dead, like 5 people a day visit here, very few people have a droid 4
i wish i could help more, but im not very good at this, but there are more people there that could help
What I'd do is download the stock recovery files that Hashcode has put up, and make sure you have anything you want backed up, and try advanced restore and flash all 3 options. As for the boot loop, did you try to clear cache and dalvik cache?
Are you referring to the [SAFESTRAP ROM] Stock MotoBlur 6.13.215 for Droid 4 at droidforums (forum won't let me post link) for hashcode's stock recovery? Or do you mean simply uninstalling the safestrap recovery from the safestrap app? I haven't played much with the stock recovery, so i'm not sure what 3 options you are referring to.
As far as the safe side, i wiped cache, wiped dalvik cache in the advanced menu, and done a factory reset... still bootloops...
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Are you referring to the [SAFESTRAP ROM] Stock MotoBlur 6.13.215 for Droid 4 at droidforums (forum won't let me post link) for hashcode's stock recovery? Or do you mean simply uninstalling the safestrap recovery from the safestrap app? I haven't played much with the stock recovery, so i'm not sure what 3 options you are referring to.
As far as the safe side, i wiped cache, wiped dalvik cache in the advanced menu, and done a factory reset... still bootloops...
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I am having the same issue. I was recommended to unzip the stock rom posted and attempt either a direct or adb push install of those apk's that are missing. Someone did this one by one and was successful in installing the 219 update.
You could attempt to install the stock rom through safestrap to get the update. please make sure that you are at full 100% charge as most roms wont flash correctly with less. I recommend getting full charge and flashing while still plugged in.
Hey guys, so what exactly is going on? You are missing apks on your main system, and your safe system bootloops?
So, your primary system functions, it just is missing bloatware, preventing you from updating? I just want to be sure I understand before making a recommendation.
Welp, i got some good news, i got the main system fixed and then updated. I took a stock 215 rom, extracted the /system/app folder and the system/build.prop to the sd card. Then i simply copied the contents of that folder into the /system/app on the root of the system with a file manager (used estrong's, other file managers that support root should work.), copied the build.prop to /system, and then did the update OTA. I lost safestrap and root, but i was able to reroot with moto fail... i have not tried reinstalling safestrap yet, nor have i mess with the bloatware like i did last time.
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Welp, i got some good news, i got the main system fixed and then updated. I took a stock 215 rom, extracted the /system/app folder and the system/build.prop to the sd card. Then i simply copied the contents of that folder into the /system/app on the root of the system with a file manager (used estrong's, other file managers that support root should work.), copied the build.prop to /system, and then did the update OTA. I lost safestrap and root, but i was able to reroot with moto fail... i have not tried reinstalling safestrap yet, nor have i mess with the bloatware like i did last time.
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I sort of did the same thing. I downloaded the rooted stock from and unzipped it. I then rebooted and manually tried to install the update and noted what files needed to be restored and then I coped them to dropbox then moved them to /system/app and it worked
I attempted to move the files but got an error when doing so saying I could not move them to the folder. The only file I seem to be getting the error with is backupassistantclient.apk but that might be because it is getting to that first and erroring out. Does Astro not support root to ove the files in /system, etc?
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I attempted to move the files but got an error when doing so saying I could not move them to the folder. The only file I seem to be getting the error with is backupassistantclient.apk but that might be because it is getting to that first and erroring out. Does Astro not support root to ove the files in /system, etc?
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Why don't you just flash it back to stock instead of messing it up more. I got a thread up here on our to do that.
I was playing once like that with the Nook Tablet. It took me 3 weeks to fix it. I hope you don't fall under the same crap with your phone
mrbidjey said:
Why don't you just flash it back to stock instead of messing it up more. I got a thread up here on our to do that.
I was playing once like that with the Nook Tablet. It took me 3 weeks to fix it. I hope you don't fall under the same crap with your phone
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I will try to flash the stock Rom via safestrap and update. Thanks mrbidjey
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azrael293 said:
I will try to flash the stock Rom via safestrap and update. Thanks mrbidjey
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I think he was referring to the fastboot files that just leaked a few days ago. Check out this thread
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I think he was referring to the fastboot files that just leaked a few days ago. Check out this thread
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I actually read that thread right after replying on here. ill definitely go that route. thanks everyone
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I have looked everywhere for this, but cannot find it. I am not sure how, but the systemui.apk is no longer on my phone, and so all features that it controls are not working. Does anyone have the apk for the Note 1 N7000 jelly bean update that I can download? I am going crazy without my notification bar.
My kernel is 3.0.31-906407
[email protected] #3
Build number: JZO54K.N7000JPLSB.
I have done a factory reset, and tryed to replace it with apk's I have found. I looked at rooting the phone, but I need to ensure I have it till the 28th, when if I cannot fix it my husband will root it. Please let me know if you can help.
Thank you
Nikoah
Nikoah.jaye said:
I have looked everywhere for this, but cannot find it. I am not sure how, but the systemui.apk is no longer on my phone, and so all features that it controls are not working. Does anyone have the apk for the Note 1 N7000 jelly bean update that I can download? I am going crazy without my notification bar.
My kernel is 3.0.31-906407
[email protected] #3
Build number: JZO54K.N7000JPLSB.
I have done a factory reset, and tryed to replace it with apk's I have found. I looked at rooting the phone, but I need to ensure I have it till the 28th, when if I cannot fix it my husband will root it. Please let me know if you can help.
Thank you
Nikoah
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How do you know systemuiapk is missing? I would expect that it would show a boat load of errors on boot up and not run. What are the symptoms?
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How do you know systemuiapk is missing? I would expect that it would show a boat load of errors on boot up and not run. What are the symptoms?
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It is not listed in the "All Apps" section of the apps manager.
Symptoms: When my phone rings the notification to tell me who is calling does not pop up. I have to go into the phone app to even see who is calling, much less answer the call.
My notification bar is gone.
When I get a text message my phone will vibrate, but not chime.
My wall paper is gone.
I have found threads about rooted phones where people have removed the systemui that this are the same symptoms they have. The problem is that they had the original rooted program they used, so can reinstall that. I cannot do that, as my phone is not rooted. That is why I think my systemui is gone.
Install root explorer and check in /system/app folder for the apk, or in /preload/symlink/system/app. If it's there in preload, you will need to create a symlink for that in system/app.
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nokiamodeln91 said:
Install root explorer and check in /system/app folder for the apk, or in /preload/symlink/system/app. If it's there in preload, you will need to create a symlink for that in system/app.
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I found it in system/app folder, but cannot install it, the phone says I cannot install it. Is there something else I can do?
Nikoah.jaye said:
I found it in system/app folder, but cannot install it, the phone says I cannot install it. Is there something else I can do?
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You won't be able to install it as you're not rooted and it requires administrator privileges. But it's there anyway so I don't think that's the issue.
When did it stop working and was there any app you installed beforehand?
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You won't be able to install it as you're not rooted and it requires administrator privileges. But it's there anyway so I don't think that's the issue.
When did it stop working and was there any app you installed beforehand?
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It stopped working while I was using Google voice to send a text. And, no I did not download anything right before hand.
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It stopped working while I was using Google voice to send a text. And, no I did not download anything right before hand.
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Thats really strange... Try rebooting into recovery (Vol up, home and power held down until you see samsung logo) then choose wipe cache and reboot. I doubt that will fix it though.
Only other options I can see are to root device by installing phillz kernel, wipe cache and dalvik from recovery, or root device, reinstall the app and make sure permissions are correct, or wipe device and start from scratch.
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Nikoah.jaye said:
and tryed to replace it with apk's I have found. I looked at rooting the phone, but I need to ensure I have it till the 28th, when if I cannot fix it my husband will root it. Please let me know if you can help.
Thank you
Nikoah
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You said you tried to replace it ? How? Do you have an odex or deoxed rom? Anyways you will need root access to resolve this issue if you dont want to go about reinstalling the rom again.
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Thats really strange... Try rebooting into recovery (Vol up, home and power held down until you see samsung logo) then choose wipe cache and reboot. I doubt that will fix it though.
Only other options I can see are to root device by installing phillz kernel, wipe cache and dalvik from recovery, or root device, reinstall the app and make sure permissions are correct, or wipe device and start from scratch.
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That is what I was afraid of. Thank you so much. I did try wiping the cache, and no it did not work. When I get back home to my husband I will try rooting it and going from there. Again thank you.
nokiamodeln91 said:
You said you tried to replace it ? How? Do you have an odex or deoxed rom? Anyways you will need root access to resolve this issue if you dont want to go about reinstalling the rom again.
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I looked on the forum and found systemui.apk(s) and downloaded them to my phone and tried to run them. It did not work.
Nikoah.jaye said:
I looked on the forum and found systemui.apk(s) and downloaded them to my phone and tried to run them. It did not work.
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Stop playing with essential parts of your system if you have absolutely no idea of what you are doing.
To get back to a reliable configuration:
download a stock rom and install it following the instructions in Dr. Ketan's thread here.
After that: start to read and learn. High probability this will protect the life of your device.
Dear all, my questions might have been answered already, but the search function was not really helpful.
I am trying to do a reset like the factory reset, so to delete all except the system data...even the music and pictures....without sideloading a software....is it possible?
Thanks!!
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zimilaci said:
Dear all, my questions might have been answered already, but the search function was not really helpful.
I am trying to do a reset like the factory reset, so to delete all except the system data...even the music and pictures....without sideloading a software....is it possible?
Thanks!!
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Not sure what you mean about sideloading software. If you're OK with deleting your OS as well, the full wipe feature in TWRP will definitely do that. But that will leave you with NOTHING except TWRP, so don't do that unless you're willing and able to use adb to push a new ROM to the phone (there won't be anything saved on your SD) and flash it.
Well that exactly what I meant by writing sideloading (adb push) is there any way to avoid that?),
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umm I suppose you could try using the Advanced wipe in TWRP, it's an option after you click the WIPE button. It gives you a list of partitions you want to wipe. I suppose in theory you could wipe all but the system but I'm not sure if that's a good idea. I'd take a nandroid backup first (and put it on your computer.)
Why are you trying to avoid ADB?
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I am trying to do a reset like the factory reset, so to delete all except the system data...even the music and pictures....without sideloading a software....is it possible?
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This is perfectly safe. You should do "advanced wipe" and format userdata partition and sdcard. Just don't wipe "system".
I rooted my tablet awhile back and did all types of things to it to make it that much better but now that lollipop is out I want to update. The problem is that every time i go to update it gives me an error message & says "The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software updates using samsung kids on your PC, or visit a customer service center." also I disabled my soft touch keys (back and app switch) and now it won't let me turn them back on which is a huge problem...
The question I have is how can i completely reset my tablet to factory files and settings? CAN YOU PLEASE PROVIDE STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS. I know about hard reset and wipe cache during start up but I feel like theres more. Please help me out on this guys. thanks in advance
From the backup & restore section of the settings you can do a factory reset, this will put back to stock, then you can install the update even with Knox tripped it will then allow you to do an OTA.
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I rooted my tablet awhile back and did all types of things to it to make it that much better but now that lollipop is out I want to update. The problem is that every time i go to update it gives me an error message & says "The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way. Try downloading software updates using samsung kids on your PC, or visit a customer service center." also I disabled my soft touch keys (back and app switch) and now it won't let me turn them back on which is a huge problem...
The question I have is how can i completely reset my tablet to factory files and settings? CAN YOU PLEASE PROVIDE STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS. I know about hard reset and wipe cache during start up but I feel like theres more. Please help me out on this guys. thanks in advance
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I don't believe you can update your software if you have a custom recovery and root.
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From the backup & restore section of the settings you can do a factory reset, this will put back to stock, then you can install the update even with Knox tripped it will then allow you to do an OTA.
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I don't want to do just a factory reset because I'm afraid of my soft touch buttons never coming back on because i can't change the system files because i wont have root anymore and than me being screwed. Also i don't believe a factory reset puts files back into the directory.
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I don't believe you can update your software if you have a custom recovery and root.
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i understand that but I want to unroot and put back all my original files to the default locations like the tablet just came out of the box .
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i understand that but I want to unroot and put back all my original files to the default locations like the tablet just came out of the box .
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You will need to download your stock software or the latest Lollipop and install using Odin.
And you will obviously lose root and soft buttons with a factory reset.
If you modified the Generic.kl file there should be a Generic.kl.bak, just replace Generic.kl with Generic.kl.bak and rename that file and set it's permissions to 0644.
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I ended up getting everything to work out and I installed lollipop with no problems, thanks for everyone's help
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tdphotos said:
I ended up getting everything to work out and I installed lollipop with no problems, thanks for everyone's help
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Would be greatly appreciated if you can post what you did.
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Would be greatly appreciated if you can post what you did.
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I ended up just downloading a 4.4.2 stock official rom and opened Odin, went and did the normal procedure on to load a ROM. The tablet passed and everything was working smoothly. The good thing was that it didn't erase all my data and apps. it just took off the root and made it like a stock device. then I just updated it with all the normal updates over the air until it was up to the newest one (5.0.2.) and BAM. We in business ?
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