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Some help?

I tried using the search but I get NOTHING relating to how to root a Nexus One, so if someone has the link can you please paste it here? Trust me I wouldn't bother posting this but the forum search is pissing me off.

Try the sticky thread at the top of this forum?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795
I followed this to the letter the first time through, very straight-forward and easy to follow.

This is either a troll, or a bad attempt at sarcasm
Either way, I'm sure the mods won't like it.

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Paul22000 said:
This is either a troll, or a bad attempt at sarcasm
Either way, I'm sure the mods won't like it.
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Or else a standard iPhone user who doesn't know how to do anything without Apple's iRon iCurtain.

codesplice said:
Try the sticky thread at the top of this forum?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795
I followed this to the letter the first time through, very straight-forward and easy to follow.
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****, do I need to go back to 2.1 to root then? Or am I good to do rooting straight from 2.2?

aniteshj said:
****, do I need to go back to 2.1 to root then? Or am I good to do rooting straight from 2.2?
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The basic steps are the same. Flash the recovery image as instructed in that guide, and then flash a pre-rooted kernel like this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686627
That's gonna be the easiest method for you I think.

codesplice said:
The basic steps are the same. Flash the recovery image as instructed in that guide, and then flash a pre-rooted kernel like this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=686627
That's gonna be the easiest method for you I think.
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Hmm I did it the way I remembered with the oem unlock, recovery image flash, then the addon zip and it seems to have worked fine. Bootloader is unlocked and I am rooted, still running Froyo, but now am missing my keyboard...
Ah screw it I'm going to go with the FRF50 and see if that pans out and if not there is always a CM'd 2.1 to fall back to.

Try it with the kernel I linked to? It's optimized for FroYo.

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Try it with the kernel I linked to? It's optimized for FroYo.
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Alright if the FRF50 doesn't install or work properly I'll go with a stock 2.2 and try that.
I love how easy it is to **** up this phone and yet fix it so easily.

aniteshj said:
Alright if the FRF50 doesn't install or work properly I'll go with a stock 2.2 and try that.
I love how easy it is to **** up this phone and yet fix it so easily.
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And that, right there, is one of my favorite things about this platform. You're free to break the rules and try new things. When something doesn't work, you're not stuck - you can find a way to fix it or work your way around it. I love it

codesplice said:
And that, right there, is one of my favorite things about this platform. You're free to break the rules and try new things. When something doesn't work, you're not stuck - you can find a way to fix it or work your way around it. I love it
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Yup couldn't agree more and 99% of the time all it takes is a wipe of everything and start over, and I love that I can do that. Like I screwed up the root and the OS was booting into landscape mode, for everything. Thank god the files downloaded fast and its back to normal!
By the way, with the root on 2.2, all the applications and what not should still work right? Like marketenabler and setcpu? Speaking of setcpu am I still safe to use the UV and OC kernal with 2.2 or should I avoid that?

aniteshj said:
Yup couldn't agree more and 99% of the time all it takes is a wipe of everything and start over, and I love that I can do that. Like I screwed up the root and the OS was booting into landscape mode, for everything. Thank god the files downloaded fast and its back to normal!
By the way, with the root on 2.2, all the applications and what not should still work right? Like marketenabler and setcpu? Speaking of setcpu am I still safe to use the UV and OC kernal with 2.2 or should I avoid that?
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I'm running the 2.6.34 OC/UV kernel that I linked you to - clocked to 1113MHz with SetCPU - works flawlessly. No issues here so far, and I've been running that setup since Sunday.

codesplice said:
I'm running the 2.6.34 OC/UV kernel that I linked you to - clocked to 1113MHz with SetCPU - works flawlessly. No issues here so far, and I've been running that setup since Sunday.
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How would I do that then, my Froyo is already rooted, can I just reflash that and be all good or how else do I get that kernal?

If you've got an aftermarket recovery image installed, you can just download the zip file that is linked in that other thread, put it on your microSD card, and flash it from recovery.

codesplice said:
If you've got an aftermarket recovery image installed, you can just download the zip file that is linked in that other thread, put it on your microSD card, and flash it from recovery.
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Very awesome and it worked fine.
I'm going to guess I am missing a nice chunk of Marketplace apps because this is 2.2, notably some of the ones I bought, but its no biggie; marketplace enabler isn't installing but once again its a small trade off for what I am getting.

Glad it worked for you.
On the Market stuff, look around - I believe there are several threads discussing the issues and possible fixes/workarounds. I'm roaming in the middle of the desert so no Market to be found here or else I'd be able to help more.
Good luck!

Problem with Hashcode's tweaked D3 Bootstrap

I got a new phone in yesterday and after starting up, I immediately rooted and installed Hashcode's tweaked version of Koush's Bootstrap Recovery. I did a Nandroid backup and everything went smoothly. However, I went on to flash Dark Droid and everything worked great, but after clicking "Bootstrap Recovery" after flashing (as I read that one should after flashing a new ROM), I received the following error:
Failure
/data/data/com.hashcode.droid3.bootstrap/files/surunner.sh
[Permission denied]
Any idea as to what's going on here? Thanks in advance.
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Check superuser it looks like it did not get su permission.

i had some issues like that, it was solved by updateing busybox then su. worth a shot anyway.

eww245 said:
Check superuser it looks like it did not get su permission.
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I checked SU and the Bootstrapper definitely has SU permissions. I also updated SU, but to no avail.
Anyone else?

did you check busybox?

lordgodgeneral said:
did you check busybox?
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I'm not very familiar with how Busybox works or how to "check" it. Could you teach me?
Edit: So I know there is some version of Busybox installed on my phone (doesn't psouza's one-click root automatically install it?), but I went ahead and donwloaded the Busybox installer from the Market and installed the latest version. Still not working. I even removed permission from SU in order to regain permission but that also didn't work.

Bump...still can't figure it out. Thank you again in advance.

Hello Lyxdeslic,
Have you tried Koush's stock Droid 3 Bootstrap? I'm curious if his apk would also have the same error.
I've seen a total of 2 users describe the issues that you're seeing. And 1 case was fixed, but never was explained how to me, the other issue was never resolved.
The 1st reply has it correct. The issue is that the Bootstrap "thinks" it has SU permissions, but it doesn't. And I'm 100% sure it has to do with the upgrade of Superuser.apk tho for 99% of users, all of it works seemlessly.
I apologize for not being able to provide much help :/

Hashcode said:
Hello Lyxdeslic,
Have you tried Koush's stock Droid 3 Bootstrap? I'm curious if his apk would also have the same error.
I've seen a total of 2 users describe the issues that you're seeing. And 1 case was fixed, but never was explained how to me, the other issue was never resolved.
The 1st reply has it correct. The issue is that the Bootstrap "thinks" it has SU permissions, but it doesn't. And I'm 100% sure it has to do with the upgrade of Superuser.apk tho for 99% of users, all of it works seemlessly.
I apologize for not being able to provide much help :/
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My friend, no need to apologize at all. I appreciate the response, as I was considering PMing you but I didn't want to be a bother considering you probably get tons of PMs a day.
However, I uninstalled your tweaked Bootstrap this morning (also deleted data prior) and reinstalled it, and permissions were re-granted and it works now. I just realized that this did indeed happen after SU binaries were updated. All seems to be working well now.
One last quick question; after re-installing, if I boot into Recovery mode...will your Bootstrap still recognize and find the Nandroid backup on my SD card, which was also created with your Bootstrap during the first installation? I don't have my phone on me at the moment and I forgot to test.
Thanks again for the support. Kudos to you.

uninstall bootstrap and try the new safestrap

The Solutor said:
uninstall bootstrap and try the new safestrap
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The Safestrap isn't to be used with ROMs other than CM7 Alpha and the stock MotoBlur ROM, if I'm not mistaken.

Lyxdeslic said:
The Safestrap isn't to be used with ROMs other than CM7 Alpha and the stock MotoBlur ROM, if I'm not mistaken.
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It let to enter in the recovery, and is enough for me.

Ok, right...but why would you want to enter recovery in case of a bootloop when you can't flash the ROM you want to to restore your system? I mean yea Hashcode did create the MotoBlur ROM compatible with Safestrap only but still. Both options (safestrap and bootstrap) are needed, in my opinion.
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Lyxdeslic said:
Ok, right...but why would you want to enter recovery in case of a bootloop when you can't flash the ROM you want to to restore your system? I mean yea Hashcode did create the MotoBlur ROM compatible with Safestrap only but still. Both options (safestrap and bootstrap) are needed, in my opinion.
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I think that trying yourself is better than theorize...
They are two different sw created for different purposes, but those purposes are overlapping on the part that counts: booting in to recovery.

The Solutor said:
I think that trying yourself is better than theorize...
They are two different sw created for different purposes, but those purposes are overlapping on the part that counts: booting in to recovery.
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Correct. They both get you into recovery...but he wants to flash a ROM other than CM or stock. Which Safestrap has no use for. He needs a bootstrap, no ifs ands or buts. Safestrap is of no use to him.

redsox985 said:
Correct. They both get you into recovery..
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This is what is needed to flash a rom (whatever rom), to do a nandroid backup and so on.
Period.
If you don't use a safestrap enabled rom just don't use the related feature

The Solutor said:
This is what is needed to flash a rom (whatever rom), to do a nandroid backup and so on.
Period.
If you don't use a safestrap enabled rom just don't use the related feature
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Safestrap is different in the way that it flashed roms. So. There.
OP:
You can install safestrap (after uninstalling whatever recovery app you had before) and hold tight until later tonight or tomorrow when I update DarkDroid with safestrap compatibility.

dpwhitty11 said:
Safestrap is different in the way that it flashed roms. So. There.
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Listen, I'm used to talk just when I'm sure about things.
Right now I've installed a rom starting with safestrap, and works perfectly.
So why don't try yourself instead of posting guesses as facts ?

The Solutor said:
So why don't try yourself instead of posting guesses as facts ?
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lol, ok buddy.
Don't get all offensive.
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dpwhitty11 said:
OP:
You can install safestrap (after uninstalling whatever recovery app you had before) and hold tight until later tonight or tomorrow when I update DarkDroid with safestrap compatibility.
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Looking forward to your latest

[Q] Rooted and installed the ICS Rom. Can I go back to Stock if necessary?

Hello. First off, I want to thank everyone for their hard work here. I have followed many tutorials and have seen many great conversations to keep noobs like me from making mistakes when trying to delve into the world of ROMs and rooting. However, I did encounter some troubles while installing the ICS rom onto my bionic (running on .902). I think I may have accidentally overwritten the stock rom backup that I made with safe strap or whatever that app is (I'm sorry, like I said, I am a complete noob). Is there a way to restore the phone to stock, as in before I even touched it, even if the backup I made during the process is gone by my mistake?
I'm sure this has been asked a million times, and if so, I apologize, but as I noob, I have no idea how to even begin to search for clues. Walkthroughs would be nice, but links are fine too, since I'm sure there are plenty of the same questions out there.
Thanks!!!

Pete's motorola tools check it out you will find what you need there just google Pete's tool bionic
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Also I believe if you disable safe mode it will boot up rooted stock from don't quote me on that I am not for sure. Also I believe there is a unroot method in development not sure if it is for 902 or not though..
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Thanks for the info!

No problem here to help
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R3l3as3DRoot and for3v3r root will take you back to 886
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Thanks! Can that be used after the .902 update? Is it possible to do a dual-boot type deal between stock and the ICS version I have installed? I've seen mentions of dual-boot around here, but I can't get a clear grasp on whether it is possible or not, or if so, how to do it. Thank you very much!

Lonepalm said:
Thanks! Can that be used after the .902 update? Is it possible to do a dual-boot type deal between stock and the ICS version I have installed? I've seen mentions of dual-boot around here, but I can't get a clear grasp on whether it is possible or not, or if so, how to do it. Thank you very much!
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Yeah I'm sure you can.
Get on stock .902(here).
Install SafeStrap.
Backup Stock Rom by Toggling "SafeMode"
Boot up ICS.
When you want to go to Stock .902 undo "SafeMode" and the Stock Rom should boot up on Reboot

Thanks for the answer! Hopefully I can give this a shot soon!

Lonepalm said:
Thanks for the answer! Hopefully I can give this a shot soon!
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Yeah those instructions above are correct. I just came back from the AOKP ICS Rom to stock. 902. Worked fine. I have all my apps and stuff too.
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Don't know what I'm doing wrong here, but when I plug my phone in to my PC, the phone realizes it, but doesn't seem like the PC does. Also, when I open RSD Lite and try to load the file, it doesn't do anything after clicking "Start". Please help me try to diagnose what I may be doing wrong if you can! Thank you!

Lonepalm said:
Don't know what I'm doing wrong here, but when I plug my phone in to my PC, the phone realizes it, but doesn't seem like the PC does. Also, when I open RSD Lite and try to load the file, it doesn't do anything after clicking "Start". Please help me try to diagnose what I may be doing wrong if you can! Thank you!
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Enable Usb Debugging and Unknown Sources. Download Motohelper drivers
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I'm sorry I probably should be a little more specific. I have both of those enabled and I do have the Motohelper drivers installed. I am following the steps here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22758211#post22758211
On step 8, I do not see a file named FXZ or a file with that extension, but I figured it was the file with the name that the zip file had. I chose that file after clicking "..." and hit Start, but it doesn't do anything.
I am running the ICS version cyanogen mod 9.0.0-rc0-droid_bionic-kang build number alpha_2012_02_10
I already have SafeStrap installed (used that to get this rom on). So, looks like I'm stuck on or around step 8 from the other steps posted. Once I can get past that, I can continue with the steps posted in this thread!
Thanks!!!

Lonepalm said:
I'm sorry I probably should be a little more specific. I have both of those enabled and I do have the Motohelper drivers installed. I am following the steps here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22758211#post22758211
On step 8, I do not see a file named FXZ or a file with that extension, but I figured it was the file with the name that the zip file had. I chose that file after clicking "..." and hit Start, but it doesn't do anything.
I am running the ICS version cyanogen mod 9.0.0-rc0-droid_bionic-kang build number alpha_2012_02_10
I already have SafeStrap installed (used that to get this rom on). So, looks like I'm stuck on or around step 8 from the other steps posted. Once I can get past that, I can continue with the steps posted in this thread!
Thanks!!!
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SafeStrap disables ADB(that Im sure of) which will not let RSD run(im pretty sure) you have to select the xml file
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Yes, the XML file is the one I select. However, it will not do anything in RSD. Is there anything I can do to enable ADB in order to let RSD run?

Update: I found a way to do it. I think things are going okay so far. Looks like it is installing. If it does install successfully, I would like to do everything perfectly right going forward.
So, after this is installed, I will want to:
1. Get root access again using Motofail? I assume doing this return to stock will remove root access.
2. Install SafeStrap. Once that is done, I toggle Safemode to enabled, which will backup my stock rom and protect it from being overwritten?
3. Then, flash ICS from the zip files on my sdcard?

Lonepalm said:
Update: I found a way to do it. I think things are going okay so far. Looks like it is installing. If it does install successfully, I would like to do everything perfectly right going forward.
So, after this is installed, I will want to:
1. Get root access again using Motofail? I assume doing this return to stock will remove root access.
2. Install SafeStrap. Once that is done, I toggle Safemode to enabled, which will backup my stock rom and protect it from being overwritten?
3. Then, flash ICS from the zip files on my sdcard?
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Yes sir.
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Safestrap won't open after install

I've been following the guide here to flash Jelly Bean onto my Atrix HD, so I could next flash the Batakang ROM as the guide recommends. I got Jelly Bean onto the device, but after I install Safestrap and try to open it, it immediately displays "Unforuntately, Safestrap has stopped working" and closes itself. I think I installed the right version (the one for Razr HD, tried both 3.04 and 3.05. I think it works with the Atrix HD as well). Voodoo OTA shows that all checkboxes under Status are checked, so I don't think it's a root issue.
I did a search for Safestrap and I didn't really see anything related to my problem. I'm kinda at a loss here. Maybe I got a bad flash and need to redo everything?

redphazon said:
I've been following the guide here to flash Jelly Bean onto my Atrix HD, so I could next flash the Batakang ROM as the guide recommends. I got Jelly Bean onto the device, but after I install Safestrap and try to open it, it immediately displays "Unforuntately, Safestrap has stopped working" and closes itself. I think I installed the right version (the one for Razr HD, tried both 3.04 and 3.05. I think it works with the Atrix HD as well). Voodoo OTA shows that all checkboxes under Status are checked, so I don't think it's a root issue.
I did a search for Safestrap and I didn't really see anything related to my problem. I'm kinda at a loss here. Maybe I got a bad flash and need to redo everything?
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Try downloading safe strap again maybe you had a bad download.
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Update superuser and binary
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Youngunn2008 said:
Try downloading safe strap again maybe you had a bad download.
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Update superuser and binary
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Updating Superuser and binary fixed it. I thought I had done that already, so I didn't think to try that. I feel kinda stupid now.
Thanks to both of you for your help.

Don't I did the same thing and got kinda mad for about 10 min till I checked that lol
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Had same problem and tried to up date Su Binary and lost root. Need Help. I am on ota 4.1.1 it said su has stopped and have not had root since. Any ideas?

fullpozzy said:
Had same problem and tried to up date Su Binary and lost root. Need Help. I am on ota 4.1.1 it said su has stopped and have not had root since. Any ideas?
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You have voodoo ota root keeper with a backup of su? I'd restore root with that then make sure superuser is updated and move it to system/apps then update binary
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Tried using voodoo and no success. Voodoo shows phone as rooted and have a back up of root, but doesn't have root access and no way of accessing back up of root. I can hit temp unroot but nothing happens. Any other suggestions?

I'm having this same issue with my Galaxy S4, build NC5. I rooted using Towelroot v3, then installed Safestrap (JFLTEVZW-3.71). Everything seemed to be working fine, I installed the recovery, rebooted, and now I can't open the app. This is frustrating because I decided I would rather use a different recovery, and want to remove Safestrap. I can get into recovery on boot, but no matter what I do the app won't open. SuperSU/binary seems to be up to date. Any ideas?

ahouse3733 said:
I'm having this same issue with my Galaxy S4, build NC5. I rooted using Towelroot v3, then installed Safestrap (JFLTEVZW-3.71). Everything seemed to be working fine, I installed the recovery, rebooted, and now I can't open the app. This is frustrating because I decided I would rather use a different recovery, and want to remove Safestrap. I can get into recovery on boot, but no matter what I do the app won't open. SuperSU/binary seems to be up to date. Any ideas?
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I doubt you're having the same issue, because you have a completely different phone than the one contained within this thread. You posted your question in the forum for the Motorola Atrix HD.
Seeing as this is your first post, I will simply refer you to here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon
Good luck over there.

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I doubt you're having the same issue, because you have a completely different phone than the one contained within this thread. You posted your question in the forum for the Motorola Atrix HD.
Seeing as this is your first post, I will simply refer you to here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon
Good luck over there.
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Sorry, I didn't think this sounded like a device-specific issue, and this was the only thread anywhere that seemed to address it. But anyway thanks for showing me the ropes . I ended up fixing it by changing SELinux from enforcing to permissive (I had done this to install Safestrap, but then it reverted back). Problem solved!

ahouse3733 said:
Sorry, I didn't think this sounded like a device-specific issue, and this was the only thread anywhere that seemed to address it.
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Right, but you also should have noticed that the last post was back in December 2012. That's because the Atrix HD later had its bootloader unlocked, thus negating the need for anything Safestrap related on this phone. So if you really needed help, it's unlikely that anyone here would be able to help you, because no one is using Safestrap anymore. Which is why I was trying to steer you towards someone that could actually help.
Just another reason to use the correct forum. Otherwise, glad you figured it out.

I know this may be the wrong section.. But do u by any chance still have the safestrap apk because all of the downloads are bad now and I can't find one anywhere on the internet . I really need it.. My computer quit working so I can't unlock the bootloader right now.. I just need an easy recovery because I want to use xposed but I need recovery in case anything goes wrong. Any help will be appreciated

[Q] Newly Rooted LG G2, Tried Installing TWRP, Recovery not Working

Hi all,
I searched the forums and I'm not finding any information pertaining to my situation (or I'm getting bogged down and skipping over things that would pertain to my situation). I do apologize, but I've been searching for a few hours now and I can't figure this out.
I just rooted my phone this evening. I was following the directions on the cyanogenmod website and things got confusing when it started talking about Clockworkmod and TWRP. Installed clockwork and rebooted into recovery and couldn't figure out how to flash. So I started looking at youtube vids and I saw people using TWRP. So I downloaded it from the play store and that's when things took a turn for the worse.
I opened up the app, I went to Install TWRP, picked my g2vzw and started Install Recovery. The app started downloading the open recovery file and then I got a popup saying "WARNING Ensure the partition listed below is the correct one for your device...etc. and at the bottom it had "/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/recovery". I didn't know how to verify and I figured it was right (my idiot mistake), so I hit yes.
After I did that, I looked at clockwork again and saw an option to Install ROM from SD Card. When I hit that, I saw all the directories on my phone, so I figured I could dump the cyanogenmod zip file onto my phone via Android File Transfer and go back into Clockwork and flash the file.
So when I did that the phone rebooted and I got the white text at the top of my screen with Secure Booting Error and then the phone shuts off and I have to press and hold the power button a good while until the phone boots back up.
So is happening as a result of what I did using TWRP? Is there anything I can do to fix this? I would really like to experience different ROMs. I hope all is not lost.
Like I said, I'm using a Mac and I haven't used Terminal in a while. The only reason I was able to root was because the root folder I downloaded had an executable for Terminal that did everything for me.
Thanks in advance for your help!

i did the same i attempted to use ez unlock to unlock bootloader and just twrp manager to flash twrp. after trying to reboot i get no text no logo just a black screen and when holding the buttons it vibrates with an occasional red light can turn on and off just a black screen though shows in pc as bulk drive....on windows.....please help i only had the thing for a couple hrs.

Have either of you tried returning to stock using the kdz or tot method? It might save you...
I'm taking about this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
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Me personally, if it's not on xda, I don't use it (concerning root/recovery). Using ioroot25 for root and freedom tool for recovery (or autorec)...

njstein said:
Have either of you tried returning to stock using the kdz or tot method? It might save you...
I'm taking about this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448960
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Me personally, if it's not on xda, I don't use it (concerning root/recovery). Using ioroot25 for root and freedom tool for recovery (or autorec)...
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Thanks! I tried the KDZ method last night and it didn't work. I'm performing the TOT method as I type (waiting for the ROM to finish downloading). I'll let you know what happens.

shaka411 said:
Thanks! I tried the KDZ method last night and it didn't work. I'm performing the TOT method as I type (waiting for the ROM to finish downloading). I'll let you know what happens.
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I could never get kdz to work either, aggravates me but the tot method did! Hopefully it works out for you...

njstein said:
I could never get kdz to work either, aggravates me but the tot method did! Hopefully it works out for you...
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So I was using VMware and it stalled out during step 3 of the thread you linked. So frustrationg, I've been at this all day to end up getting no where. Now I have to get bootcamp installed and retry this whole thing. So much time to do something so little. Ugh.

shaka411 said:
So I was using VMware and it stalled out during step 3 of the thread you linked. So frustrationg, I've been at this all day to end up getting no where. Now I have to get bootcamp installed and retry this whole thing. So much time to do something so little. Ugh.
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VMware?

njstein said:
VMware?
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Yes, it's a virtual machine that allows me to use Windows on my Mac's desktop without having to partition my hard drive and use Boot Camp.

shaka411 said:
Yes, it's a virtual machine that allows me to use Windows on my Mac's desktop without having to partition my hard drive and use Boot Camp.
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Ahhh, yes. Interesting. I'm assuming it'll work. Why not? But if you keep getting that same problem, try a Windows desktop.

njstein said:
Ahhh, yes. Interesting. I'm assuming it'll work. Why not? But if you keep getting that same problem, try a Windows desktop.
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It worked!!! You are the man!!! Now that I have the phone back to normal and Windows up and running, I would very much like to root and install cyanogenmod the Right way, especially the boot loader part, having to do with the loki master (that I didn't do the first time around), would happen to know a good thread that will help me?
Again, thank you so much. I was nervous that I wouldn't be able to fix this. The TOT method was awesome.

shaka411 said:
It worked!!! You are the man!!! Now that I have the phone back to normal and Windows up and running, I would very much like to root and install cyanogenmod the Right way, especially the boot loader part, having to do with the loki master (that I didn't do the first time around), would happen to know a good thread that will help me?
Again, thank you so much. I was nervous that I wouldn't be able to fix this. The TOT method was awesome.
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Ya, bro, this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51826092
The OP has a link for ioroot25 (which is the best way to root) and the freedom tool installs twrp. The steps are fairly straightforward but if you have questions, let me know! These are both for kitkat (so if you haven't, update) and you don't even have to worry about the bootloader. Updating to kk also erases some steps if you go the cm route. Also, do not use the "official" cm. It uses 4.2.2 base (crappy builds). Use JackpotCalvin's CM11, from what I've read it's top-notch.
Make sure you have ALL drivers for the phone installed before you start (including the adb drivers and debugging).
Glad you got it fixed, like I said, don't hesitate to ask if you have any doubts (easier to solve of you haven't done anything)!

As far as drivers, since I had to install them so that I could go back to stock, I should be good right?
ioroot25 is great, because it comes with "ioroot.tool" which is one click root for Macs.

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Ya, bro, this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51826092
The OP has a link for ioroot25 (which is the best way to root) and the freedom tool installs twrp. The steps are fairly straightforward but if you have questions, let me know! These are both for kitkat (so if you haven't, update) and you don't even have to worry about the bootloader. Updating to kk also erases some steps if you go the cm route. Also, do not use the "official" cm. It uses 4.2.2 base (crappy builds). Use JackpotCalvin's CM11, from what I've read it's top-notch.
Make sure you have ALL drivers for the phone installed before you start (including the adb drivers and debugging).
Glad you got it fixed, like I said, don't hesitate to ask if you have any doubts (easier to solve of you haven't done anything)!
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I guess I am already confused by the post. I know how to do the root. I can just run ioroot25, but then do I do the Recovery steps? And which link am I clicking the "One Click custom recovery TWRP for 12b ota. If your on 11a, do OTA first. Must have root also." or the "Then flash this in recovery if you wants TWRP 2.7: Thanks MindRocket"?

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I guess I am already confused by the post. I know how to do the root. I can just run ioroot25, but then do I do the Recovery steps? And which link am I clicking the "One Click custom recovery TWRP for 12b ota. If your on 11a, do OTA first. Must have root also." or the "Then flash this in recovery if you wants TWRP 2.7: Thanks MindRocket"?
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So I ran ioroot25 on Windows. Do I skip the "Recovery Section" and go straight to the "KITKAT 24A OTA FREEDOM" section? Sorry, I just want to be Really sure of what I'm doing this time, last time I went into this on my own thinking I knew what I was doing and we all know how that ended up.
Thanks!

shaka411 said:
So I ran ioroot25 on Windows. Do I skip the "Recovery Section" and go straight to the "KITKAT 24A OTA FREEDOM" section? Sorry, I just want to be Really sure of what I'm doing this time, last time I went into this on my own thinking I knew what I was doing and we all know how that ended up.
Thanks!
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Root it with ioroot25, find the proper Autorec for vs980, install the app on your phone and run it to install recovery.

shaka411 said:
I guess I am already confused by the post. I know how to do the root. I can just run ioroot25, but then do I do the Recovery steps? And which link am I clicking the "One Click custom recovery TWRP for 12b ota. If your on 11a, do OTA first. Must have root also." or the "Then flash this in recovery if you wants TWRP 2.7: Thanks MindRocket"?
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shaka411 said:
So I ran ioroot25 on Windows. Do I skip the "Recovery Section" and go straight to the "KITKAT 24A OTA FREEDOM" section? Sorry, I just want to be Really sure of what I'm doing this time, last time I went into this on my own thinking I knew what I was doing and we all know how that ended up.
Thanks!
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Correct! Go to 24a ota freedom section. I've used it multiple times and never had an issue. It has the bat extension like ioroot25, just click and follow directions.
Autorec is another option (as mentioned) but I know nothing about it. As always, your choice!

njstein said:
Correct! Go to 24a ota freedom section. I've used it multiple times and never had an issue. It has the bat extension like ioroot25, just click and follow directions.
Autorec is another option (as mentioned) but I know nothing about it. As always, your choice!
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So I hope I did this right. I started up the KitKat Freedom and pressed enter. And this what the command line said:
* server not running *
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Then my phone was automatically disconnected and then reconnected. Is that it? I figured the process would be longer.

shaka411 said:
So I hope I did this right. I started up the KitKat Freedom and pressed enter. And this what the command line said:
* server not running *
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Then my phone was automatically disconnected and then reconnected. Is that it? I figured the process would be longer.
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Nevermind, it worked! I don't know what happened, maybe my USB Cable was loose or I didn't wait long enough, but I ran the program and waited and everything worked. I booted into recovery and Teamwin popped up (man we're really making progress!). So now I gotta get cyanogenmod. Should I just do a search for JackpotCalvin's, and once I find it how do I flash it?

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Nevermind, it worked! I don't know what happened, maybe my USB Cable was loose or I didn't wait long enough, but I ran the program and waited and everything worked. I booted into recovery and Teamwin popped up (man we're really making progress!). So now I gotta get cyanogenmod. Should I just do a search for JackpotCalvin's, and once I find it how do I flash it?
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So I did some searching and I found this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702958
Step 5 makes me nervous (seems like we've come so far, I hate to screw up now), and he saying this is off of Jelly Bean. I thought CM11 was based off of KitKat.
Once again, never mind I already did step 5 by doing KitKat Freedom. Looks like all I really have to do is download Jackpot's build, transfer it to my phone and install using TWRP.
Just backed up everything. I'll let you know how it works out!

shaka411 said:
So I did some searching and I found this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2702958
Step 5 makes me nervous (seems like we've come so far, I hate to screw up now), and he saying this is off of Jelly Bean. I thought CM11 was based off of KitKat.
Once again, never mind I already did step 5 by doing KitKat Freedom. Looks like all I really have to do is download Jackpot's build, transfer it to my phone and install using TWRP.
Just backed up everything. I'll let you know how it works out!
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My friend. Everything worked perfectly. I have Jackpot's build running and I got the Google Apps installed and running. Thank you so much for your help. That was quite an experience, I'm glad I had you leading every step of the way.