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Skygo

Wondering if any of the current roms available allow Skygo to play, I know it runs ok on stock unrooted .
Thanks

I thought rooting your handset stopped Skygo working.

normalnix said:
I thought rooting your handset stopped Skygo working.
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It does.
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steve16 said:
Wondering if any of the current roms available allow Skygo to play, I know it runs ok on stock unrooted .
Thanks
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Skygo will not work on any custom roms or rooted stock rom. Nobody to my knowledge has cracked this or likely will.

Sky's root protection is ridiculously good, we won't ever be cracking it so don't think that it will become possible because it won't. If you want sky go you will have to stay completely stock and unrooted.
Some of the things (not everything) that Sky check for includes:
- Modified kernel
- Modfied (custom) recovery images
- S-off (maybe)
- Root (in every location imaginable)
- apps that use root, even if root is not present
- changes in default.prop and build.prop
So basically if you modify a rom in any way, even if you later remove root completely you are still blocked from using the app.
I have resorted to leaving my Nexus 7 completely stock and unrooted just so I can use SkyGo.

Three questions regarding root and the OTA

So, I got my Moto X on Verizon today. The OTA started downloading already. Luckily, I turned off all data before it could finish downloading (it's at 8% now). Obviously, I can't connect to data 'cause it will automatically start to download.
I want to root though. I know I'm supposed to use PwnMyMoto. However, I know that the OTA breaks root. I've read around all the posts--and I can't seem to find a conclusive way to keep root on the OTA after gaining it; each post I read says something different.
Additional piece of info: I don't care about anything regarding custom ROMs or the bootloader. I intend to keep the stock ROM, but use Xposed.
So, my three questions:
1) Is it okay to root even though the download of the OTA has started?
2) What is the conclusive way to keep root for the OTA?
3) After rooting, how would I go about returning everything back to stock? (I plan on using this phone for a next week or so, then returning it--this is because of the price drops and MotoMaker for Verizon coming out soon; at this stage, I just want to know if this phone is right for me).
Thanks for all the help in advance.

Just boot into Recovery and wipe data\cache and dalvick this will reset your phone. Then resetup your phone, the OTA will come back up, tell the OTA to REMIND you about it, not download it. Then use pwnmymoto to get root, and then just freeze the OTA downloader (MotorolaOTA.apk). Continue to use your phone, customize it with xposed etc etc. When you want to return it, use RSDLite and flash the stock FXZ file to it its totally back to stock again out of the box.

Am I too late?
I have the update on my phone, but would want to root it. I have the moto x on verizon it's not the developers edition.

No need to wipe data. You can root while the download goes then install ROM toolbox and delete the update from your cache and freeze the moto updater.apk and updater.apk to stop the notification. As for.rooting the update I think jcase said install pwnmymoto but don't run it then update. But IMO its not worth it cause if anything gets messed up you get updated and loose the opportunity to root.
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enigmaco said:
I have the update on my phone, but would want to root it. I have the moto x on verizon it's not the developers edition.
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If you installed the update your SOL. If its just downloaded your OK to root.

I ended up not accepting the update. I'm not going to either. If by the time I return this phone I deem it worthy of a replacement for my GNexus--then I'll worry about root and the OTA. This is awesome stuff.

shane1 said:
No need to wipe data. You can root while the download goes then install ROM toolbox and delete the update from your cache and freeze the moto updater.apk and updater.apk to stop the notification. As for.rooting the update I think jcase said install pwnmymoto but don't run it then update. But IMO its not worth it cause if anything gets messed up you get updated and loose the opportunity to root.
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If you installed the update your SOL. If its just downloaded your OK to root.
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Had a feeling oh well missed the boat again.

[Q&A] Root z1s on 4.4.4 + Deodex

Q&A for Root z1s on 4.4.4 + Deodex
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Hey there! I encountered errors after doing your tutorial, but I was able to fix some errors such as a non-loading YouTube app and SnapChat giving an "internal" error. But I am not able to fix the "No Connection" problem on Google Play after. Is there anyway to fix this?
EDIT: I got it fixed following a tutorial from androidcentral! I am filled with glee right now!
Here is the tutorial.
Unfortunately, No connection - retry in Play Store can mean lots of things.
Another solution that you might like to try involves the creation of a new Google account (this worked for me because I did not want to perform a Factory Reset): -
Close Play Store if it is open.
Click on the following options in turn:
Settings -> Applications -> Manage applications -> All -> Google Play Store -> Clear Data -> OK
Settings -> Accounts and sync -> Add account -> Google -> Next -> Create
Follow the prompts to set up a new Google account.
Start Play Store. Once you have accepted the licence agreement, Play Store should now connect to the Internet and start working again.
Press the Menu button then select Accounts and pick your old Google account from the list (this will restore your installed applications and purchases).
Unfortunately, your Android applications will now be associated with the new Google Account.
You can manually open any applications (GMail, GTalk/Hangouts, etc.) associated with the new Google Account and configure them to use the old one.

Rooting Sony Xperia Z1s
It's stuck at "creating vm"

nicoivan446 said:
It's stuck at "creating vm"
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unplug your device, then reconnect it and run tool again

rain_effect said:
unplug your device, then reconnect it and run tool again
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hi rain_effect, I've done that and also rebooted my phone and laptop. it's still stuck in "creating vm"

nicoivan446 said:
hi rain_effect, I've done that and also rebooted my phone and laptop. it's still stuck in "creating vm"
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hi, sorry for slow reply, i'm very busy this time. Which rom version are u using? this root method can root version 14.4.B.0.37, not latest version. So if you want to root, flash back to 14.4.B.0.37. I think this cannot root latest version because new version have new kernel version

Late to the Party
I had all but given up on rooting my C6916 runing 4.4.4.
However I am on build 14.4.B.0.56. I see nothing here about it. Am I just out of luck?
Could I use the Flash tool and there instruction here: double-U X3 .waledacdroid.com/2014/11/how-to-root-sony-xperia-z1-c6902-c6903.html
and then just download 14.4.B.0.37 and flash it and root it in one swoop?
HELP!
-JD

LordZaos said:
I had all but given up on rooting my C6916 runing 4.4.4.
However I am on build 14.4.B.0.56. I see nothing here about it. Am I just out of luck?
Could I use the Flash tool and there instruction here: double-U X3 .waledacdroid.com/2014/11/how-to-root-sony-xperia-z1-c6902-c6903.html
and then just download 14.4.B.0.37 and flash it and root it in one swoop?
HELP!
-JD
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flash .37 and root using instruction on #1, dont update to .56

rain_effect said:
flash .37 and root using instruction on #1, dont update to .56
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Really, why not? I flashed back to .36, rooted and upgraded back to .56 and still having my root...
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Dude it took me all sunday to figure it out lol. i was in the same position as you. I downloaded the C6916_14.4.B.0.37_T-Mobile.ftf update file. then used the flash tool to downgrade my .56 to .37. then i rooted it using the towel method inside the flash tool. the xperia told me to update back to .56, I hesitated for a while then said fuuu itt and went for it. im on .56 rooted.

KruptWorld said:
Really, why not? I flashed back to .36, rooted and upgraded back to .56 and still having my root...
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Dude it took me all sunday to figure it out lol. i was in the same position as you. I downloaded the C6916_14.4.B.0.37_T-Mobile.ftf update file. then used the flash tool to downgrade my .56 to .37. then i rooted it using the towel method inside the flash tool. the xperia told me to update back to .56, I hesitated for a while then said fuuu itt and went for it. im on .56 rooted.
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I mean dont update to .56 before root. Sorry, i said not clearly :crying:

Hey guys where can I download Recovery Z1 Locked Bootloader ? I´m trying to root a Z1s link seems to be down: http://click.xda-developers.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_14230685509447&key=f0a7f91912ae2b52e0700f73990eb321&libId=a11b0a42-8c9c-475a-a87c-1e2858a7d326&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fxperia-z1%2Fdevelopment%2Froot-z1s-4-4-4-t2839990&v=1&out=http%3A%2F%2Fnut.xperia-files.com%2Fdownload.php%3Fdlid%3DWjEtbG9ja2VkZHVhbHJlY292ZXJ5Mi43LjE1NC1CRVRBLmluc3RhbGxlci56aXA%3D&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com.mx%2F&title=Root%20z1s%20on%204.4.4%20%2B%20Deodex%20%7C%20Sony%20Xperia%20Z1%20%7C%20XDA%20Forums&txt=Install%20Recovery

Downgrade from .56 to .37
KruptWorld said:
Really, why not? I flashed back to .36, rooted and upgraded back to .56 and still having my root...
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Dude it took me all sunday to figure it out lol. i was in the same position as you. I downloaded the C6916_14.4.B.0.37_T-Mobile.ftf update file. then used the flash tool to downgrade my .56 to .37. then i rooted it using the towel method inside the flash tool. the xperia told me to update back to .56, I hesitated for a while then said fuuu itt and went for it. im on .56 rooted.
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Hi, I can't seem to find a way to flash down to .37. I'm in the same boat you were in. Any help?

enieh said:
Hi, I can't seem to find a way to flash down to .37. I'm in the same boat you were in. Any help?
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here's the tool: http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
here's the how to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45187952&postcount=2
here's the file: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
I just finished rooting and updating back to .56
good luck, cheers.
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Hey guys where can I download Recovery Z1 Locked Bootloader ? I´m trying to root a Z1s link seems to be down: http://click.xda-developers.com/api/click?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_14230685509447&key=f0a7f91912ae2b52e0700f73990eb321&libId=a11b0a42-8c9c-475a-a87c-1e2858a7d326&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fxperia-z1%2Fdevelopment%2Froot-z1s-4-4-4-t2839990&v=1&out=http%3A%2F%2Fnut.xperia-files.com%2Fdownload.php%3Fdlid%3DWjEtbG9ja2VkZHVhbHJlY292ZXJ5Mi43LjE1NC1CRVRBLmluc3RhbGxlci56aXA%3D&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com.mx%2F&title=Root%20z1s%20on%204.4.4%20%2B%20Deodex%20%7C%20Sony%20Xperia%20Z1%20%7C%20XDA%20Forums&txt=Install%20Recovery
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NOT BROKEN, click at "HERE" at the bottom of page

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How to Disable OTA on Rooted Note 4 with TWRP?

Hi...
So I rooted my Note 4 and installed custom recovery TWRP. Before I did, I postponed an update (OTA) for the phone to 1 AM PST.
After rooting...the Notifications still show
"T-mobile Update Service" with that rectangular icon... and underneath says "Update Postponed"
Now...I thought installing TWRP should BLOCK OTA automatically...is something going ot go horribly wrong at 1 AM PST and will it try to install Lollipop on my Note 4 anyways?
Please help!!

BUMP

Have a look at this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2919543
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From that thread
I am on the NJ7 and can confirm any update check comes back with the "custom software, no updates for you" message.

Does it apply to ANK4? Unlike that poster - update check works for me...and it works a little too good and provides what is in each log.

Maybe it's because you rooted in a funny way?

Are you saying that rooting via the SuperSU UPDATE .zip and recovery is "funny?" I don't understand what's so funny about it. It's another method that isn't revolved around some auto-flash option.

It's still why you're getting ota's
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How'd you do it anyway? Abd?

What does CFAuto Root do differently that "blocks" OTAs? Just wondering what logical reasoning this is based on

I flashed TWRP with Odin - then I used UPDATE SUPERSU v2.6 .zip and installed via recovery. That was it. Launched SuperSU and it worked.

It looks more like you rooted the phone.
Custom binary, etc.
Are you sure you're rooted?
You can use rooted apps, etc.?
Did you trip Knox?
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Ota's won't go to rooted phones.

Yes. I am rooted. Is the method I did archaic or something? lol. I have SuperSU. I granted several apps root access - I have TWRP installed -and I used RootChecker and granted it access and it confirmed I have root as well.
Tripped knox...more than likely..not sure how to check
I rooted AFTER I got update notifications of TWO updates...perhaps a fluke?
Thank you for all your help )

It's fun talking with somebody with phone skills.
Just never saw anybody skip the cf-autoroot step.
Me.
I don't get the update notifications cause I'm lost in rom land.

You could probably kill the update process with titanium.

I'm just glad I'm finally getting some answers. I've been rooting across very different types of phones for a while, but each new release has its own weird...little grouped up programs and auto stuff. I tend to avoid all auto-solutions and opt for manual as possible.
what do you think about my deal with OTA? I didn't actually check for updates...its the same updates before root that are being notified to me

This search may help
http://www.google.com/search?site=&......1c..64.mobile-gws-hp..0.1.54.3.ehLqx9i8kTc
I've never run stock rooted for more than a day.
But, I know people stop the update nagging thing.

I uninstalled fotaclient.apk (one of the update's names) - along with the other update (incsyncmdl or something) and lastly FWUpgrade.apk.
I backed up Incsync and FWUpgrade..but not fotaclient. Say for purposes - i actually want to update or restore that...how would I find FOTAClient.apk again?
I guess it's no biggy..just breaks the in-phone updater...but still allows me to flash like normal unrooted stock roms in the future via Odin anyways

How are you uninstalling?
With titanium you can just freeze and then unthaw later.
But, you can always pull the apks out of one of the stockish roms in the Android development section.

I don't see the .apks in the Stock ANK4 rom. just recovery.img, boot.img and some unopenable .bin files...

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How do i update my root?

I am completely new to rooting, my friend rooted my tablet for me.
SO how do i update the root that was just released.
EDIT: Basically i want to update my rom, and i have literally no idea how to do it

Erm what root that was just released? And what does it do differently?

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Erm what root that was just released? And what does it do differently?
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i meant firmware, my bad i am new to this

He's new to rooting. He likely means something else. Maybe update the OS.
Once you have root, there is no need to update it. As long as your root didn't get removed by an amazon OS update.
Do you know if your friend blocked "OTA" (forced amazon OS updates)? What OS version are you on?
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One you are rooted, you do not want to just update the amazon OS, aka system, aka firmware. Often an "update" does nothing more than lock you out from rooting or installing custom roms. Unless you know that an "update" actually has something you want & you're sure it won't remove your root / lock you out, then do not update.

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He's new to rooting. He likely means something else. Maybe update the OS.
Once you have root, there is no need to update it. As long as your root didn't get removed by an amazon OS update.
Do you know if your friend blocked "OTA" (forced amazon OS updates)? What OS version are you on?
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One you are rooted, you do not want to just update the amazon OS, aka system, aka firmware. Often an "update" does nothing more than lock you out from rooting or installing custom roms. Unless you know that an "update" actually has something you want & you're sure it won't remove your root / lock you out, then do not update.
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It is on 5.1.1
kernal version 3.1.0.54+
i am not sure if the ota are off or not
edit: i found in the developer options for cyanogenmod updates, and i turned that on. i dont know what to do from there

atayal said:
It is on 5.1.1
kernal version 3.1.0.54+
i am not sure if the ota are off or not
edit: i found in the developer options for cyanogenmod updates, and i turned that on. i dont know what to do from there
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hang on you are running cyanogenmod rather than stock rom?
That won't ota update think you'd need to get the files from the CM thread and install how they say there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/orig-development/rom-cm-12-1-2015-11-15-t3249416