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[Q] Will 2.3.4 break root on my N1?

So yesterday I finally found some time to root Gingerbread on my Nexus One. We're moving to Germany from the U.S. in a month and the last couple of weeks I just didn't have any time to get it done. I had my N1 rooted when I was on Froyo and was desperate to root it again on GB.
Last night I set a couple of hours aside to familiarize myself with the GingerBreak exploit and ended up with a rooted N1 and Gingerbread 2.3.3
Here's the funny part... not 30 minutes after rooting I get an OTA notification to update to 2.3.4. Go figure!
Can anyone confirm that 2.3.4 will break root on the N1? If so, will the GingerBreak exploit still work to root GB again?
What would be the preferred/easiest method to upgrade to 2.3.4 and retain root?

2.3.4 will break root. just use the gingerbreak app again and youll be rooted

I figured it would break root but just needed some confirmation!
I didn't actually use the .apk but ran the exploit myself. I think this time around I may just use the .apk though.
Is it confirmed that the app will root 2.3.4?

Just boot into recovery, flash the update as file from SD, and then flash the su zip...

danger-rat said:
Just boot into recovery, flash the update as file from SD, and then flash the su zip...
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This. Not sure why people are so confused like this. This has been the process since the Nexus One launched.

The new OTA break the root
This morning i have rooted my nexus one and root died.
I am trying Gingerbreak 1.2 after 25 minutes i cancelled it.

GldRush98 said:
This. Not sure why people are so confused like this. This has been the process since the Nexus One launched.
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Wouldn't this method require my boot loader to be unlocked?

Not if you already have a custom recovery installed...

danger-rat said:
Not if you already have a custom recovery installed...
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All right, let me recap so I'm not missing anything.
1. I download the 2.3.4 update from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061270, rename it update.zip and place it in the root of my SD
2. Then I download the su zip from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828 and also place it in the root of my SD
3. Then I reboot into Clockwork and apply the update.zip
4. Once that's done I DO NOT reboot and apply the su zip
Is that it or am I missing something?

Don't apply it as an update, because your phone will reboot once it's done. If you reboot, you will lose your custom recovery. Use the "install zip from SD" option...

I tried to apply the update as zip from sd card and I got the following error, which seems to have something to do with google books
apply_patch_check(''/system/app/BooksPhone.apk'',numbers and letters
E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip (status 7)
Installation aborted.
Any ideas? Maybe it is because I had integrate Books into ROM? Any solutions?
Thanks a lot.

Nikos_s3 said:
I tried to apply the update as zip from sd card and I got the following error, which seems to have something to do with google books
apply_patch_check(''/system/app/BooksPhone.apk'',numbers and letters
E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip (status 7)
Installation aborted.
Any ideas? Maybe it is because I had integrate Books into ROM? Any solutions?
Thanks a lot.
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I'm getting the same error. I thought maybe it was because I had deleted Google Books from my system apps but after restoring the BooksPhone.apk I still get it. Not sure what the problem is.

Try this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13424911&postcount=19

danger-rat said:
Try this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13424911&postcount=19
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That worked! Thanks for the help! Learned something new again.

danger-rat said:
Try this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13424911&postcount=19
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this is only for those who havent flashed the un-edited update i guess. I flashed the original update too soon and it removed the root access on my wifes N1. I tried flashing the su last night it didnt work, really frustrating... ahihihihi
I was thinking if I flash the backup on 2.3.3 will that bring back the root access? or at least I can already use Gingerbreak then? ty

XodoX said:
All right, let me recap so I'm not missing anything.
1. I download the 2.3.4 update from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1061270, rename it update.zip and place it in the root of my SD
2. Then I download the su zip from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828 and also place it in the root of my SD
3. Then I reboot into Clockwork and apply the update.zip
4. Once that's done I DO NOT reboot and apply the su zip
Is that it or am I missing something?
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Try this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...1&postcount=19
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i have stock 2.3.4 unrooted recovery stock.
Which file should i use? Do i have to rename files?
thanks!

Pepits said:
i have stock 2.3.4 unrooted recovery stock.
Which file should i use? Do i have to rename files?
thanks!
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To do what? To root? This procedure is to, in this case, update to 2.3.4 from 2.3.3 without loosing root.

Now I have an additional question. I wasn't able to use the original update file from Google, presumably because I had deleted the Google Books app. I kept getting the above-mentioned error.
Just out of curiosity, how could I get Google Books back so the update would run? Just placing it in /system/app didn't seem to work.
Not that it really matters, I used the modified update file that danger-rat posted, but for the future I would like to know how I can avoid this error.

XodoX said:
Not that it really matters, I used the modified update file that danger-rat posted, but for the future I would like to know how I can avoid this error.
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I used same update file,but though flashing went fine, my Wifi gives error all the time and cannot turn it on....Back to 2.3.3 for now...

Nikos_s3 said:
I used same update file,but though flashing went fine, my Wifi gives error all the time and cannot turn it on....Back to 2.3.3 for now...
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how can you go back to 2.3.3? i wanna do the same thing for my wife. ty

[ROOT]The FLASHABLE zip file for ROOTing Atrix 2.3.4 HKTW

Hi, after test for some times, i made the flashable root package for 2.3.4 (That the device has flash the leaked HKTW 2.3.4 and unlocked the device)
NOTE:
Unlocked Atrix 4G with HKTW 2.3.4
Please flash the CWM recovery first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138541
You should have a external sd card in your device, because the recovery cann't recognize the internal card
DOWNLOAD:
PLEASE download from the attachment, I'm really sorry that my site was down.
I think all of you know how to flash zip from recovery, so I'll not give hint about this, LOL
MD5SUM:
986c5fe6bf0e8eeef5dd5235b2c57cb5
Original Post @: http://ligux.com/t-60-1-1.html
More infomation, please goto: http://LiGux.com

shafa,,
you rocks,, chinese rocks

Cool I needed this. Thanks
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vista1984 said:
shafa,,
you rocks,, chinese rocks
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LOL, you know the Chinese Pinyin: shafa? Cool

Anyone know how to get back to stock, or another rom like greyblur. I am stuck on a softbrick.

kleeman7 said:
Anyone know how to get back to stock, or another rom like greyblur. I am stuck on a softbrick.
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You can flash the official sbf file to restore to origin, like the 1.2.6 sbf

kleeman7 said:
Anyone know how to get back to stock, or another rom like greyblur. I am stuck on a softbrick.
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Did sbf rsd lite work for you?
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flzyup said:
You can flash the official sbf file to restore to origin, like the 1.2.6 sbf
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I was using a update sbf, not a full rom one. Up and running again. Thanks.

flzyup said:
lol, you know the chinese pinyin: Shafa? Cool
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哈哈 沙发我更懂了 跨国来支持

Works great! Thanks!

kleeman7 said:
I was using a update sbf, not a full rom one. Up and running again. Thanks.
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Yeah I think alot of people make that mistake. That's why when people ask I always say make sure to grab the "full" sbf not the service!
Thanks for the zip root method! Much appreciated!

Uses this and trying to flash with the newest CW build that is available with no avail.
Keeps being unable to mount SDcard ...
Will have to try the other way to do this for now but thank you for the work.

Worked perfect. Thanks
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how do i use this?? already have teh new cwm
now waht???
i HATE when pple leave out basic info, i got school work, i cant remember EVERYTHING EVERYTIME.

Hey, so, I ran into a slight problem.. It doesnt actually root the phone... Or so I've found. What happened to me is it worked perfectly, flashed via new cwm nicely, and I had SU in app drawer. I then decided to try and restore my apps via TB, and it doesnt let me batch anything, see anything, etc. It's like I don't have root. Then I tried getting root explorer and it FC's on opening the app. WTF?

jbrussee said:
Hey, so, I ran into a slight problem.. It doesnt actually root the phone... Or so I've found. What happened to me is it worked perfectly, flashed via new cwm nicely, and I had SU in app drawer. I then decided to try and restore my apps via TB, and it doesnt let me batch anything, see anything, etc. It's like I don't have root. Then I tried getting root explorer and it FC's on opening the app. WTF?
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try rebooting the device ( i had to do it a couple of times )

slowpc said:
Uses this and trying to flash with the newest CW build that is available with no avail.
Keeps being unable to mount SDcard ...
Will have to try the other way to do this for now but thank you for the work.
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This is because you didn't read my post carefully. You should have a EXTERNAL SDCARD in your device first! Because the recovery cann't mount the internal sdcard.

jbrussee said:
Hey, so, I ran into a slight problem.. It doesnt actually root the phone... Or so I've found. What happened to me is it worked perfectly, flashed via new cwm nicely, and I had SU in app drawer. I then decided to try and restore my apps via TB, and it doesnt let me batch anything, see anything, etc. It's like I don't have root. Then I tried getting root explorer and it FC's on opening the app. WTF?
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There is another way to check whether the root of your device work or not.
Run cmd in Windows or terminal in Linux.
execute the following cmd:
Code:
adb shell
su -
After you input the "su -" cmd, you should have a dialog to allow root access in your device. I.e, the root works. Otherwise, it doesn't work.
BTW, does your device unlocked and flash the HKTW android 2.3.4 rom?

jahizen said:
how do i use this?? already have teh new cwm
now waht???
i HATE when pple leave out basic info, i got school work, i cant remember EVERYTHING EVERYTIME.
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TOO bad, the zip file should be flashed as the normal way to flash rom.
GOTO recovery then choose this zip file to flash.
BTW, you should copy the zip file to the external sdcard first!

michael0619 said:
哈哈 沙发我更懂了 跨国来支持
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Fun!

[ATT 4.5.91(DEVS ONLY)] How to install stock 4.5.91 [READ THE WARNING & #2 POST]

Do not use this method any longer. there is safe alternatives for people who used this method, or kenns rom to return to stock without using ever sbf.​​Fruit Cakes (Safe Stock Builds for CWM)​Kennethpenn Gingerbread 2.3.4 Rom is safe​Navalynt's Cherryblur is also safe​

TEMPORARY FIX​If the need to return to 1.8.6 is huge. Or a requirement, and only if its a requirement . I suggest you do the following.​flash this special 183 sbf​
after installing sbf enter fastboot and type fastboot -w​YOU CAN NOT USE ANY SBF THAT DOES NOT CONTAIN PUDDING
This special sbf is the same that can be found here! And is created by The2dCour.​Big Thanks go to The2dCour for creating sbf and finding a temp fix. And to Jiva, AllTheWay and jruweaver for testing.​NOTE: It is safe to flash kenns rom and navylants rom. It is also safe to fastboot flash boot and system img.​

The boys are back in business ..

You really don't need to flash 1.8.3 before you install 4.5.91.
I flashed 4.5.91 right over my original stock 1.8.3 and it worked without a hitch.

Is this The ota that will be released soon?
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Your Update is labled 4.1.83... is this correct or wrong file?
Also, I notice the "Verifying account status" is back when trying to enable hotspot..

grave101 said:
You really don't need to flash 1.8.3 before you install 4.5.91.
I flashed 4.5.91 right over my original stock 1.8.3 and it worked without a hitch.
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I am pretty sure its for all the people on 2.3.4

grave101 said:
You really don't need to flash 1.8.3 before you install 4.5.91.
I flashed 4.5.91 right over my original stock 1.8.3 and it worked without a hitch.
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almost everyone here is rooted with cwm. if you have cwm the install wont work, you need a fresh sbf off 1.8.3, not to mention that you could have caused a brick because of your cache not having update.

sublimejosh2000 said:
Your Update is labled 4.1.83... is this correct or wrong file?
Also, I notice the "Verifying account status" is back when trying to enable hotspot..
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Yes the update says 4.1.83, but i assure you this is the 4.5.97 update

Javi97100 said:
Is this The ota that will be released soon?
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As far as we know this is the final build, kenneth also confirms the leak he got running on his phone is 4.5.91. theres other things in this build that give it away as final. no bugging tools, and no extra motorola testing apps.

sublimejosh2000 said:
Your Update is labled 4.1.83... is this correct or wrong file?
Also, I notice the "Verifying account status" is back when trying to enable hotspot..
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Like sam said, its the right file. From the metadata:
post-build=MOTO/olyatt/olympus:2.3.4/4.5.91/110625:user/release-keys

samcripp said:
almost everyone here is rooted with cwm. if you have cwm the install wont work, you need a fresh sbf off 1.8.3, not to mention that you could have caused a brick because of your cache not having update.
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I'm not sure what your talking about. I'm rooted with CWM as well. I cleared my cache through CWM and then installed the Gingerbread zip. There is no reason I should have caused a brick to my phone.
CWM is needed for the install.

grave101 said:
I'm not sure what your talking about. I'm rooted with CWM as well. I cleared my cache through CWM and then installed the Gingerbread zip. There is no reason I should have caused a brick to my phone.
CWM is needed for the install.
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dude get off my thread, you install kenneths zip, that is desing to be installed that way, this is pure pure pure ota. this works comepletly stock, it wont work using CWM

grave101 said:
I'm not sure what your talking about. I'm rooted with CWM as well. I cleared my cache through CWM and then installed the Gingerbread zip. There is no reason I should have caused a brick to my phone.
CWM is needed for the install.
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Apparently this doesn't use cwm....
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grave101 said:
I'm not sure what your talking about. I'm rooted with CWM as well. I cleared my cache through CWM and then installed the Gingerbread zip. There is no reason I should have caused a brick to my phone.
CWM is needed for the install.
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AFAIK what Sam is trying to say is that this update.zip is not meant to be used with CWM as it is for stock recovery.
Sam correct me if I am wrong

4.5.91 or 4.5.97??
samcripp said:
Yes the update says 4.1.83, but i assure you this is the 4.5.97 update
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Is this the 4.5.91 like Kenneth's or is this 4.5.97?

samcripp said:
dude get off my thread, you install kenneths zip, that is desing to be installed that way, this is pure pure pure ota. this works comepletly stock, it wont work using CWM
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Lol...
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fastbikedroid said:
Is this the 4.5.91 like Kenneth's or is this 4.5.97?
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That was a typo! He updated it to 4.5.91!

fastbikedroid said:
Is this the 4.5.91 like Kenneth's or is this 4.5.97?
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that was a typo i corrected it, and this is not like kennesth release. thats mroe like a custom rom, is full of bugs, things may work or may not. not to knock it, as kenneth did an amazing job with his release. this is purely good old stable stock build. flash it, and rooted

samcripp said:
that was a typo i corrected it, and this is not like kennesth release. thats mroe like a custom rom, is full of bugs, things may work or may not. not to knock it, as kenneth did an amazing job with his release. this is purely good old stable stock build. flash it, and rooted
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This is 2.3.4?

[ROM] Stock Android 2.3.6 Build GRK39F i9023

Disclaimer:
This will unroot your device! I am not responsible if you brick your phone.
Requirement: Stock 2.3.4 GRJ22
Compatibility: Nexus S i9023
Step 1: Download Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread (GRK39F) update for your Google Nexus S.
Step 2: Connect your Nexus S with your computer to transfer update.zip to the root/parent-directory of your phone.
Step 3: After completing transfer, turn off your Nexus S.
Step 4: Hold down Power + Volume Down until you get into your bootloader (you’ll know when you do) and then go into Recovery mode.
Step 5: Select choose from sdcard.
Step 6: Select the downloaded file.
Step 7: Wait for the update to be installed and then reboot back into Android.
Enjoy!
Please 'Thank' me!
Add me to your circle!

So this ROM has been do for the Nexus S I9023, or it's an OTA ?
It is an OTA or it based with the OTA 2.3.6 of the I9020(a)(t) .. ?
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edit:
It's an OTA, but the small OTA for the right ROM stock android 2.3.4/.5 and with the recovery android, and not the clockwork.

does this add google wallet?

Hey, I'm seeing a better responsive stock browser after the update.
The issue is discussed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=873364
The scroll is now usable on pages with big images which wasn't the case before.
I'm so happy, I have a working stock browser again.
Anyone else see the same improvement?
Also do you know of any other bug fixes?

this is OTA update not Full ROM

zamolxees said:
Hey, I'm seeing a better responsive stock browser after the update.
The issue is discussed here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=873364
The scroll is now usable on pages with big images which wasn't the case before.
I'm so happy, I have a working stock browser again.
Anyone else see the same improvement?
Also do you know of any other bug fixes?
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Would you be so kind and pull that patched Browser.apk from your Phone and post it here?

Will this remove root permissions?

Corra said:
Will this remove root permissions?
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It says right in the first post. Yes it will.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA Premium App

brainmaster said:
Would you be so kind and pull that patched Browser.apk from your Phone and post it here?
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I copied it from my /system/apk and then on my computer. Hope that's ok, I don't have adb atm.

markywylder said:
It says right in the first post. Yes it will.
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I did it OTA style and it did not remove root for me. Weird.
Although I'll have to flash CWM again, it seems to be broken.

So, the root is possible on the new version 2.3.6 with the update.zip of chendd ?

IT4ALii3EN said:
So, the root is possible on the new version 2.3.6 with the update.zip of chendd ?
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I'm wondering the exact same thing.

Tried to flash the update.zip thru CWM but it gives an error. Is this normal?. Maybe have the "stock recovery" is a pre-requisite to flash an OTA update. If not, perhaps I missed something to do.

zamolxees said:
I copied it from my /system/apk and then on my computer. Hope that's ok, I don't have adb atm.
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Awesome.
Just tried to copy it to my /system/app but it doesn't work... anyone have any luck with the new browser?

Arkaknio said:
Tried to flash the update.zip thru CWM but it gives an error. Is this normal?. Maybe have the "stock recovery" is a pre-requisite to flash an OTA update. If not, perhaps I missed something to do.
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It happened the same here. I think it would give the same with the stock recovery, I already tried. I restored the very first backup I done right after rooting and it worked flawlessly. Maybe this happens when we give root permissions to apps that don't deserve them
However I lost root and I just re-flashed the superuser zip file.
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poyz said:
Awesome.
Just tried to copy it to my /system/app but it doesn't work... anyone have any luck with the new browser?
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Nope. I tried what you did. Also pushing the app via dab. Deleting data and cache then deleting the apk and pushing the new one. Every time it said the app could not be found cause it was not installed.
Anyone else have any luck with this?
The only other thing I can think of is replacing it in the rom zip file before flashing.

Can anyone extract the boot.img for 2.3.6 and post it up?
I kind of did something silly and need it!
Previous boot images do not work with 2.3.6.
A
Never mind, sorted!
PS: Just used the superuser file and have successfully rooted 2.3.6 and installed CW Recovery 5 too.
I know the dangers, but **** it, I like having root access!

Stock rom .zip download?

Does anyone have a stock ROM for the OB in .zip format which i can flash in CWM?
Thanks.

wessyh0 said:
Does anyone have a stock ROM for the OB in .zip format which i can flash in CWM?
Thanks.
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Grab it here and use LG extract. to get bin and fls files. Use Smart flash to install.
hxxp://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=1

wyrman said:
Grab it here and use LG extract. to get bin and fls files. Use Smart flash to install.
hxxp://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=1
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The problem is that i can't use SFT, because my pc doesnt detect my usb.

wessyh0 said:
The problem is that i can't use SFT, because my pc doesnt detect my usb.
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But you re still able to access CWM? Then you can flash ANY ROM you want... Or do you want to unroot it?

N00BY0815 said:
But you re still able to access CWM? Then you can flash ANY ROM you want... Or do you want to unroot it?
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Yep, i want to return it to LG for repair.

wessyh0 said:
Yep, i want to return it to LG for repair.
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I am just looking for my old nandroid of v20n, you would just have to remove superuser files I guess and it would be fine. Maybe ro.secure=0 from kernel as well, but not really sure...

N00BY0815 said:
I am just looking for my old nandroid of v20n, you would just have to remove superuser files I guess and it would be fine. Maybe ro.secure=0 from kernel as well, but not really sure...
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Thanks a lot man! I don't think they will look at the kernel because i have a hardware problem.

wessyh0 said:
Thanks a lot man! I don't think they will look at the kernel because i have a hardware problem.
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I am just trying to unroot the ROM provided by tantrums, but I think I need help, cause I dont know, which symlinks I need to remove, and if I maybe forgot any file, that could show them, that it's rooted.
I ll upload the ROM and maybe Redy or Gabz or another Pro can have a look at it
Follow THIS thread
Hope the other guys will help me soon, so you can unroot your phone and bring it to service

There is a 'UnRoot device' option in GingerBreak v1.2, maybe that might be enough?

SaschaKH said:
There is a 'UnRoot device' option in GingerBreak v1.2, maybe that might be enough?
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I read in this topic that it doesn't work, but thanks anyway. Im waiting for the unrooted stock rom from NOOBY.

Now using CM10
Previously used Zeus ROM..
At times of using Zeus, I successfully installed Stock ROM (rooted or non-rooted) whatever I wanted without problems.
But after using CM10, when installing with smartflash tool the stock ROMs, I am getting bootloop...
waiting for good solution...

srikanth_kande said:
Now using CM10
Previously used Zeus ROM..
At times of using Zeus, I successfully installed Stock ROM (rooted or non-rooted) whatever I wanted without problems.
But after using CM10, when installing with smartflash tool the stock ROMs, I am getting bootloop...
waiting for good solution...
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You definitly made a mistake somewhere. Try the v20s bin/fls files from my noob how to, since they also work for me. Did you wipe everything when you were in recovery + flash superuser.zip? Unroot ROM is ready, but you need CWM to flash it and will lose all kind of root access.