Despite my strong belief that people who are interested in rooting should buy devices with unlocked bootloaders instead of expecting the magical hackers in the sky to give out free exploits (which are in short supply), I'm once again continuing to encourage bad behavior by publishing another root exploit:
http://vulnfactory.org/public/motofail2go_windows.zip
Instructions:
1. Download and extract the entire zip file.
2. Ensure your device is connected via USB and that you have installed the latest ADB drivers from Motorola.
3. Double-click "run.bat" and FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. The exploit will ask you to press a button combination at one point.
If the exploit prints an error saying something like "run-as: Package 'com.motorola.bug2go' is unknown", then unfortunately you will have to wipe your data and cache partitions and try again.
This exploit should work on the Razr M, Atrix HD, Photon Q, Razr i (you might need to replace some of the binaries with x86 versions?), and the upcoming Razr HD.
Paypal:
http://goo.gl/zBGb0
Works on Bell Atrix HD..
Sent from my ROOTED Bell Atrix HD w/ unlocked bootloader
Sry..my english is not that good...Does it means the at&t ahd is rootable now?
Same error twice.
How do you wipe your data and cache partitions on this phone?
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This worked successfully on my Bell Atrix HD with unlocked bootloader. Thank you so much! :laugh:
Heifeif:
Yes it does. Just make surebu follow the instructions on the screen. It worked perfect on mine
Sent from my ROOTED ATRIX HD w/ unlocked bootloader
ATGAdmin said:
Same error twice.
How do you wipe your data and cache partitions on this phone?
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Factory reset.
Try booting into stock recovery
ATGadmin:
Boot into fastboot.
Then select recovery (move with the down volume and select with the up volume key)
Now ull see the dead android hit both volume buttons
Then just go from there
But i would download root checker to see if u have root. It looks like u do
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Any chance of bricking?
Check like two posts above this one
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popfan said:
Any chance of bricking?
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No, there is absolutely no chance of bricking, damage to system files, or anything else irreparable.
gabo_e30 said:
Try booting into stock recovery
ATGadmin:
Boot into fastboot.
Then select recovery (move with the down volume and select with the up volume key)
Now ull see the dead android hit both volume buttons
Then just go from there
But i would download root checker to see if u have root. It looks like u do
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Root Checker gave back a big negative on root.
ATGAdmin said:
Root Checker gave back a big negative on root.
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It did for me to.... but SU checker says I do have root
ATGAdmin said:
Root Checker gave back a big negative on root.
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If you received the error message I described in the instructions, then there is no way it could have worked during that attempt. You'll need to wipe data/cache and try again.
djrbliss said:
If you received the error message I described in the instructions, then there is no way it could have worked during that attempt. You'll need to wipe data/cache and try again.
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I posted my error message. Not the same error message you posted though.
Anything else I should try?
tyia
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scottrod said:
It did for me to.... but SU checker says I do have root
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SU Checker Negative as well.
djrbliss said:
If the exploit prints an error saying something like "run-as: Package 'com.motorola.bug2go' is unknown", then unfortunately you will have to wipe your data and cache partitions and try again.
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ATGAdmin said:
I posted my error message. Not the same error message you posted though.
Anything else I should try?
tyia
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The error message I posted occurs in your exploit output.
Wipe data/cache and try again, and it should be good to go.
djrbliss said:
The error message I posted occurs in your exploit output.
Wipe data/cache and try again, and it should be good to go.
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Sorry, didn't notice it, my bad. Will try again and report back, thanks for the quick responses bro
Recovery now shows qe 1/1.
The root-detection software works too. haha.
unpledged money sent.
Ad Block installed
DPI changed so it goes better with the lapdock
djrbliss said:
The error message I posted occurs in your exploit output.
Wipe data/cache and try again, and it should be good to go.
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Beautiful!
Worked great after factory reset/wipe cache.
Installed BusyBox which is working as well.
While I don't have a paypal account, if you PM me your address, I'll send you a U.S. Postal Service Money order for $25.00.
Thanks again bro!
Now all we need is a custom recovery so I can cook a new ROM for this beast!
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Hi guys,
I know you can't wait to get the OTA 4.4 update for your Nexus 4 phones but we don't have to wait anymore because Google already released the ROM for our phones! I got my Nexus 4 updated to 4.4 without installing any custom recovery images trough this tutorial.
1. Make sure your Nexus 4 bootloader is unlocked. Unlocking your bootloader will wipe all the data from your phone, so make a backup before doing this! Bootloader unlocking steps:
1.1 Make sure you got the latest Google USB driver on your computer. If not, download and install it from this official link.
1.2. Boot your phone in fastboot mode by holding - Volume down and Power buttons at the same time.
1.3. While your phone is booted in fastboot mode, connect the phone to your computer and open fastboot command prompt window, then type "fastboot oem unlock" and follow the instructions on your phone and then restart it in fastboot mode.
2. Download the official 4.4 ROM image from Google Developers website and wait the download to finish.
3. Extract occam-krt16s-factory-2006f418.tgz file and extract the extracted occam-krt16s-factory-2006f418.tar and you should have a folder named "occam-krt16s" which contains the official 4.4 ROM we want to flash.
4. Connect your phone to your computer in fastboot mode and open with Notepad the file named "flash-all.bat" and remove the -w command from the batch file if you don't want to wipe all data from your phone, else start the batch without any editing and wait the process to finish...
and voila, you should have your phone booting up the latest Android KitKat 4.4 version which takes couple minutes at the first time booting. After that, enjoy!
Let me know if you need any help around this.
Hit the thanks button if you like my simple, yet useful tutorial.
Easy clear steps thanks +1
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how long it supposed to stay with the circle dancing screen before finishing install?
everything was OK during fastboot process
850RPM said:
how long it supposed to stay with the circle dancing screen before finishing install?
everything was OK during fastboot process
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Couple minutes, not much... I have noticed that long loading too.
You should probably mention that running flash-all.bat will wipe data.
El Daddy said:
You should probably mention that running flash-all.bat will wipe data.
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I did left a note with bold text, right above the steps. I'll make it little bit bigger then...
BojanMK said:
I did left a note with bold text, right above the steps. I'll make it little bit bigger then...
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You're right. I must have missed it. Sorry.
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Will this overwrite the modem?
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If you edit flash-all.bat, and remove the -w from it. You can update your phone to 4.4 without your data being wiped.
silby said:
Will this overwrite the modem?
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Yes
rajendra82 said:
If you edit flash-all.bat, and remove the -w from it. You can update your phone to 4.4 without your data being wiped.
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Nice idea mate, have you tried it?
850RPM said:
how long it supposed to stay with the circle dancing screen before finishing install?
everything was OK during fastboot process
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You are probably asking this because you are stuck at the circles screen? I was stuck too. But "fastboot oem lock" then "fastboot oem unlock" then restarting the phone solved the problem for me.
BojanMK said:
Yes
Nice idea mate, have you tried it?
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I've tried it for the KRT16O update, worked flawlessly
Just did it again for KRT16S, still worked as great !
BojanMK said:
Yes
Nice idea mate, have you tried it?
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I am currently on kitkat with this method. Kept all my apps and settings except root.
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rajendra82 said:
I am currently on kitkat with this method. Kept all my apps and settings except root.
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Awesome, I'll include this method in the first post.
BojanMK said:
Awesome, I'll include this method in the first post.
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Doesn't the "fastboot oem unlock" wipe all your data?
allexif said:
Doesn't the "fastboot oem unlock" wipe all your data?
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No, it's just unlocking the bootloader so you are able to flash ROMS.
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BojanMK said:
No, it's just unlocking the bootloader so you are able to flash ROMS.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
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Unlocking bootloader is gonna wipe all your data. And flash-all.bat is gonna wipe it too if you don't edit it. It's a nice thread but there are already many threads for flashing factory images.
BojanMK said:
No, it's just unlocking the bootloader so you are able to flash ROMS.
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I got the menu for unlocking and it says that it will whipe all my personal data, so it's saying that it will but it will not?
I only see the KitKat Logo
Locking and unlocking didn't do the trick.
Also factory resetting through original recovery didn't work.
Any suggestions? I did it without a SIM-Card. Maybe it needs one to boot up?
ragerino said:
Locking and unlocking didn't do the trick.
Also factory resetting through original recovery didn't work.
Any suggestions? I did it without a SIM-Card. Maybe it needs one to boot up?
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Didn't do what trick exactly? Please elaborate..
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[Hey Folks ! M Writing this so that everyone can easily root their Android One (Lollipop)
Pre-Request-A Custom Recovery Should be pre-installed on Device
STEPS -
1- Download The zip provided here !
2-Flash it Using TWRP/CWM (Any Recovery)
3-It will install automatically (No need to be Geeky here):cyclops:
4-Reboot The Phone
5-Open SU
6-It will give you a message "Need to upgrade database" or something like it
7- Install it .
8-Select Custom Mode
9-Reboot
10- Yeah your Phone is rooted now !
NOTE-Sorry if u encounter any problems !
Let me know my mistakes which are in the post and do comment if it works
Thank You !~:laugh:
EXTREME NEWBIE VERSION !!!!
BTW they have to use their PC to unlock Bootloader and flash custom recovery! :3
Thanks for being n00b friendly
Shreeshu10 said:
BTW they have to use their PC to unlock Bootloader and flash custom recovery! :3
Thanks for being n00b friendly
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how to flash recovery?
Rmyaseen said:
how to flash recovery?
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Search android one thread !
uh
If i flash recovery again, will i lost my data/OS or something? I installed Lollipop on my Xperia S about a week ago and i can't get to recovery mode to install .zip files, which is strange. I dont want to install etc. everything again so please, let me know how to deal with this. Also i turned off the "ambient thing", but its still pretty sensitive - it keeps unlocking itself when I put in on my bike or just when im trying to clean it which never happened to me before.
dasdsa
Pleaseeeeeeeeee! I really need it.
What zip file to download ?
I cannot root my Micromax xpress 2 e313 running on 5.1,this method fails in my mobile,please suggest any other method
I cant root my Intex Aque Power HD.. it has Lolipop 5.1 ..
I try to root with iroot apps, USB debug with my Lapy..
Hahahaha! Yeah right...let me see you install CWM or TWRP without a PC.
Same here
Hey! I also doing same bt my Micromax e313 also not root
noMercy1337 said:
If i flash recovery again, will i lost my data/OS or something? I installed Lollipop on my Xperia S about a week ago and i can't get to recovery mode to install .zip files, which is strange. I dont want to install etc. everything again so please, let me know how to deal with this. Also i turned off the "ambient thing", but its still pretty sensitive - it keeps unlocking itself when I put in on my bike or just when im trying to clean it which never happened to me before.
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You cannot lose your data or OS by flashing a recovery. However if you do it incorrectly or use the wrong process to flash the recovery, you can brick your phone. And if you bricked it, you may have to flash a new stock ROM to unbrick. That may cause you to lose your data.
So as always, BACK UP YOUR OS AND YOUR DATA before you mess with your phone! I can't tell you how many people I read about who fail to backup their phone and then they mess with it not really knowing what they are doing and end up losing everything because they've bricked their phone and have NO BACKUP!
Don't risk your data. Back it up NOW. Then you can mess with your phone freely and without worry.
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How can i root cherry mobile flare s3 power lollipop
dangaw said:
How can i root cherry mobile flare s3 power lollipop
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Yo, just use latest kingroot beta version, it may works
Recovery for our device is not available . Can you help ? I give you the Stock recovery image . Port one for me.
http://www.indishare.co/stdb32knjrk1
Thanks!!!
Sharique244777 said:
Pre-Request-A Custom Recovery Should be pre-installed on Device
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No device comes with a pre-installed Custom Recovery! to install a Custom Recovery, you will need a PC.
Shreesha.Murthy said:
BTW they have to use their PC to unlock Bootloader and flash custom recovery! :3
Thanks for being n00b friendly
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Where's the. Zip file download link?
An app that tends to work on almost all lollipop based devices is the KINGROOT app........
Just google it and download it....
Your phone may reboot during the root process but thanks to lollipop's ram feature your unclosed apps stay unclosed nd in the memory even after rebooting......
so carry on with the process after reboot(if it occurs)
I've rooted many stubborn devices with it
Hello
Excuse me but I'm a newbie to all of this. I have found tons of posts here to help me with whatever I need but now I can't seem to find a way to update to 5.1
I tried the OTA but it didn't work since my device is already rooted although I am still running 5.0.1.
I tried sideloading it but it didn't work and I read a few posts that it won't work anymore since I rooted already.
So what's left to do? Flash image? If so, can someone point me in the right direction? Didn't any new posts regarding 5.1 image flashing and I really don't wanna risk doing anything stupid. Also, I read that there's a way through which I can bypass losing all my data?
Thanks in advance!
mounirkh said:
Hello
Excuse me but I'm a newbie to all of this. I have found tons of posts here to help me with whatever I need but now I can't seem to find a way to update to 5.1
I tried the OTA but it didn't work since my device is already rooted although I am still running 5.0.1.
I tried sideloading it but it didn't work and I read a few posts that it won't work anymore since I rooted already.
So what's left to do? Flash image? If so, can someone point me in the right direction? Didn't any new posts regarding 5.1 image flashing and I really don't wanna risk doing anything stupid. Also, I read that there's a way through which I can bypass losing all my data?
Thanks in advance!
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you can just flash a 5.1 rooted rom, just like before 5.1. thats the easiest way around. you can flash the factory img as well, then reroot.
Download the Google factory image here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
Extract the system.img and boot.img then fastboot flash them. Read general > all in one guide > question 28 for fastboot.
Once flashed, boot straight into twrp recovery and flash SuperSU. Zip to root.
Edit.. Or if you want, you can download a pre-rooted ROM.zip and just flash that from twrp recovery
rootSU said:
Download the Google factory image here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
Extract the system.img and boot.img then fastboot flash them. Read general > all in one guide > question 28 for fastboot.
Once flashed, boot straight into twrp recovery and flash SuperSU. Zip to root.
Edit.. Or if you want, you can download a pre-rooted ROM.zip and just flash that from twrp recovery
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simms22 said:
you can just flash a 5.1 rooted rom, just like before 5.1. thats the easiest way around. you can flash the factory img as well, then reroot.
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Do you guys advise me to do this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/rom-3-13-stock-rooted-5-1-lmy47d-root-t3054253
Also all I need is to flash this ROM? Nothing else? If so, I intend to do it using ROM Manager.
mounirkh said:
Do you guys advise me to do this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/rom-3-13-stock-rooted-5-1-lmy47d-root-t3054253
Also all I need is to flash this ROM? Nothing else? If so, I intend to do it using ROM Manager.
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no advice, flash whatever you like. but ill warn you ROM Manager is an ancient app that WILL cause you issues. what you should do iz boot into twrp recovery, flash whatever, then reboot. thats how you flash. remember my words, rom manager WILL cause you iasues.
Just flashing a rooted rom will not install the newest bootloader and modem/radio. So I wouldn't recommend that....
But either way works if all you want to do is get on 5.1 without updating the bootloader and modem/radio
idtheftvictim said:
Just flashing a rooted rom will not install the newest bootloader and modem/radio. So I wouldn't recommend that....
But either way works if all you want to do is get on 5.1 without updating the bootloader and modem/radio
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I'm never updating my bootloader. At least not until I have to. The 5.1 bootloader is not a friend of anyone racking up their frequent flasher miles.
rootSU said:
I'm never updating my bootloader. At least not until I have to. The 5.1 bootloader is not a friend of anyone racking up their frequent flasher miles.
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the last time i flashed a bootloader was on the nexus 7, and that was in 2012. i dont flash bootloaders ever, but that n7 original bootloader was broken. im not planning on flashing the n6 bootloader either.
simms22 said:
the last time i flashed a bootloader was on the nexus 7, and that was in 2012. i dont flash bootloaders ever, but that n7 original bootloader was broken. im not planning on flashing the n6 bootloader either.
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I flashed one if the modified loaders on the n5. Just aesthetics really.
This ROM manager? Ah... Memories
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DebianDog said:
This ROM manager? Ah... Memories
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Always hated that app tbh Caused problems instead of offering solutions. Just my opinion though..
gee2012 said:
Always hated that app tbh Caused problems instead of offering solutions. Just my opinion though..
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Yep. I saw a lot of HTC desire users get into trouble with it.
rootSU said:
Yep. I saw a lot of HTC desire users get into trouble with it.
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Helium is seemingly going the same way lately, fc`s while backing up apps and loaded cloud backups not restoring
gee2012 said:
Always hated that app tbh Caused problems instead of offering solutions. Just my opinion though..
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No it was one of those things I bought to support the developer but I never used it. Because like you said[emoji6]
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DebianDog said:
No it was one of those things I bought to support the developer but I never used it. Because like you said[emoji6]
Sent from my Google N6 on VZ
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Bought the app too, in that time we needed it as CM could only be downloaded through Rom Manager. Flashed it with CWM afterwards because RM didn`t work and messed up CWM recovery so i had to reflash it ugh.....
gee2012 said:
Bought the app too, in that time we needed it as CM could only be downloaded through Rom Manager. Flashed it with CWM afterwards because RM didn`t work and messed up CWM recovery so i had to reflash it ugh.....
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Yes and the good news is those guys are sitting on like 500 million dollars right now so mission accomplished[emoji23]
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rootSU said:
I'm never updating my bootloader. At least not until I have to. The 5.1 bootloader is not a friend of anyone racking up their frequent flasher miles.
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I could have used you guys over in the Wugfresh thread this evening...just endless crazy...
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simms22 said:
the last time i flashed a bootloader was on the nexus 7, and that was in 2012. i dont flash bootloaders ever, but that n7 original bootloader was broken. im not planning on flashing the n6 bootloader either.
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Such sage advice...again, the Wugfresh thread needs you...
Every time I try to update, my phone downloads it then installs and during the install process my phone stops and tells me it was interrupted.
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Every time I try to update, my phone downloads it then installs and during the install process my phone stops and tells me it was interrupted.
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Your going to have to Odin back to stock NE4, then ota up from their.
If you have/want root then follow this thread....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3083841
I was under the impression I lost my root because I accidentally updated and my SU access would not work anymore.
Edit: the update before lollipop.
BiggaThanLife said:
I was under the impression I lost my root because I accidentally updated and my SU access would not work anymore.
Edit: the update before lollipop.
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Not a good idea to take OTA updates if your rooted....usually breaks root. The reason it won't update now is due to the fact you were rooted...even if you loose/unroot it still detects traces and the update fails. The only way to OTA now will be to use odin to flash back to stock NE4.
I see from the photo your on NG3 so you can reroot and go from their.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799754
This and the thread I posted above should have all the info/files you need to get to rooted 5.0.
I appreciate it greatly. I will be taking on that endeavor later on today.
nutt_case said:
Not a good idea to take OTA updates if your rooted....usually breaks root. The reason it won't update now is due to the fact you were rooted...even if you loose/unroot it still detects traces and the update fails. The only way to OTA now will be to use odin to flash back to stock NE4.
I see from the photo your on NG3 so you can reroot and go from their.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2799754
This and the thread I posted above should have all the info/files you need to get to rooted 5.0.
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I am sorry for being ignorant, it has been a while since I have messed with anything. What do I do first since I have the s5 active variant?
BiggaThanLife said:
I am sorry for being ignorant, it has been a while since I have messed with anything. What do I do first since I have the s5 active variant?
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Ignorance would be not reading or asking anything until after you brick the phone :sly:
Nothing wrong with asking legit questions, that's what it's all here for:thumbup:
Since your on NG3 now my advice would be to use odin and flash the ne4 stock kernel...then you can use towelroot again...reinstall supersu...then again in odin flash back to the NG3 stock kernel. This will put you on NG3 with root. From their you can follow that top thread and it will put you on stock rooted 5.0.
Edit: Here is another thread for you...OP has all the steps to walk you through rerooting. Just skip the first step about taking the ota and go from their.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3025119
Good luck!
I really appreciate it, when I flash, will that wipe anything on my phone (data, apps, contacts, ect.) Or will it just be the firmware that is changed?
BiggaThanLife said:
I really appreciate it, when I flash, will that wipe anything on my phone (data, apps, contacts, ect.) Or will it just be the firmware that is changed?
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Flashing the kernels to root shouldn't delete any data, but the jump to 5.0 will. I'd strongly recommend backing up first just to be safe.
nutt_case said:
Flashing the kernels to root shouldn't delete any data, but the jump to 5.0 will. I'd strongly recommend backing up first just to be safe.
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I'm pretty sure it's already backed up to my Gmail, but I'll do a manual onto my computer. Now I am debating on just flashing to keep my root cause I don't want to go to 5 and I lose it again.
BiggaThanLife said:
I'm pretty sure it's already backed up to my Gmail, but I'll do a manual onto my computer. Now I am debating on just flashing to keep my root cause I don't want to go to 5 and I lose it again.
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When your done, just make sure to freeze the Att software update app with titanium or similar, that will kill OTA so you don't have to worry about them sneaking an update in.
nutt_case said:
When your done, just make sure to freeze the Att software update app with titanium or similar, that will kill OTA so you don't have to worry about them sneaking an update in.
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I need a refresher on the terminology again, like sideload and OT4 or what ever. Lol where do you suggest I glance through.
BiggaThanLife said:
I need a refresher on the terminology again, like sideload and OT4 or what ever. Lol where do you suggest I glance through.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697270
This one is a general guide for the g900a...not quite the same as the active, but the terminology still applies.
Just Google "guide to android terminology" and you'll end up with more info than you ever wanted! :sly:
nutt_case said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697270
This one is a general guide for the g900a...not quite the same as the active, but the terminology still applies.
Just Google "guide to android terminology" and you'll end up with more info than you ever wanted! :sly:
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Is there a way to back up my phone 100% before I go ahead and try rerooting?
BiggaThanLife said:
Is there a way to back up my phone 100% before I go ahead and try rerooting?
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Helium is pretty good.
Kies does everything except app data.
nutt_case said:
Helium is pretty good.
Kies does everything except app data.
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So good news, I re-rooted after a couple hours of research and I am rooted on 4.4.2. Now all I have to do is flash up to 5.0?
BiggaThanLife said:
So good news, I re-rooted after a couple hours of research and I am rooted on 4.4.2. Now all I have to do is flash up to 5.0?
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Yes, as long as you have root you can flash straight to rooted 5.0. :thumbup:
nutt_case said:
Yes, as long as you have root you can flash straight to rooted 5.0. :thumbup:
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And flashing 5.0 is the SAME process? Lol if so I will be okay. Do you suggest any other root apps? I had flashify, but I was nervous and deleted it before I go stuck in a boot loop. Lmfao
BiggaThanLife said:
And flashing 5.0 is the SAME process? Lol if so I will be okay. Do you suggest any other root apps? I had flashify, but I was nervous and deleted it before I go stuck in a boot loop. Lmfao
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It's not exactly the same, but not hard....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3083841
Just follow the steps in the op and you'll be fine.
You'll need FlashFire, and I'd recommend TiBu...Good for freezing/removing bloat and backing up app data.
I present you a fully deodexed MOSTLY stock working APK6 update with busybox installed, init.d support built in and deknoxed status. Download and flash at your own risk. THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY! If you point the finger at me for a nuclear cyclone, I will enjoy laughing at you. This will wipe your data upon installation, so make a backup!
INSTRUCTIONS
Download the ROM, boot into recovery and flash.
For root download Supersu v2.79 (https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815.zip)
To mount data in TWRP download @ashyx encryption and dm-verity breaker (https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424951049) flash this after Supersu if you wish to obtain a root exploit.
Reboot.
LINK
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862723618
THANKS TO
@killshotbravo86 and @walkerblue2023 for helping me tweak the rom
@ashyx for the encryption break
@messi2050 for the awesome kernel
@Chainfire for his awesome supersu work
@ASSAYYED for the awesome Kitchen
DON'T FORGET THE THANKS BUTTON!
Metabolic12 said:
I present you a fully deodexed MOSTLY stock working APK6 update with busybox installed, init.d support built in and deknoxed status. Download and flash at your own risk. THIS WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY! If you point the finger at me for a nuclear cyclone, I will enjoy laughing at you. This will wipe your data upon installation, so make a backup!
INSTRUCTIONS
Download the ROM, boot into recovery and flash.
For root download Supersu v2.79 (https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.79-201612051815.zip)
To mount data in TWRP download @ashyx encryption and dm-verity breaker (https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424951049) flash this after Supersu if you wish to obtain a root exploit.
Reboot.
LINK
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-PmYxrJj-4Hd0lMT0RZZWpsZ2s/view?usp=sharing
THANKS TO
@ashyx for the encryption break
@messi2050 for the awesome kernel
@Chainfire for his awesome supersu work
@ASSAYYED for the awesome Kitchen
DON'T FORGET THE THANKS BUTTON!
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Good Job man!
walkerblue2023 said:
Good Job man!
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Right on brother!
Exactly what I've been waiting for! Thanks brother
ctindell1981 said:
Exactly what I've been waiting for! Thanks brother
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No problem bro. Glad to help.
I can confirm Magisk v12 works flawlessly
I am currently running this rom and am planning on leaving metropcs since it seemed someone may have ruined their network. I paid for the 60 dollar a month plan and I cant even get close to a single megabit download speed. Is there any way someone could post or attatch a twrp backup of the modem? I tried to flash the stock modem from the stock firmware but I dont have a computer right now and accidentally erased my modem.
micaiahmorris said:
I am currently running this rom and am planning on leaving metropcs since it seemed someone may have ruined their network. I paid for the 60 dollar a month plan and I cant even get close to a single megabit download speed. Is there any way someone could post or attatch a twrp backup of the modem? I tried to flash the stock modem from the stock firmware but I dont have a computer right now and accidentally erased my modem.
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Install flashfire, you can do all that with the stock firmware package. No PC required. It's a godsend
ctindell1981 said:
Install flashfire, you can do all that with the stock firmware package. No PC required. It's a godsend
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I tried that but it failed miserably. I also tried to dd if=modem.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p14 (modem.bin from the csc file) in android and the twrp terminal. No luck! I remember a twrp backup of a working modem took care of the problem but I accidentally deleted it and dont have the proper technology to run testdisk or foremost on the internal memory to try and restore the radio.emmc.win.
micaiahmorris said:
I tried that but it failed miserably. I also tried to dd if=modem.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p14 (modem.bin from the csc file) in android and the twrp terminal. No luck! I remember a twrp backup of a working modem took care of the problem but I accidentally deleted it and dont have the proper technology to run testdisk or foremost on the internal memory to try and restore the radio.emmc.win.
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Did you download the latest stock firmware, load it in flashfire in the ota section, then select the modem, leaving everything else unchecked?
I just uploaded a nandroid of my modem in the next Post. This ought to sorry things out for you
Here's a TWRP backup of my modem. Unzip to the root of your sd card.
ctindell1981 said:
Here's a TWRP backup of my modem. Unzip to the root of your sd card.
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Thank you bro your a lifesaver!
micaiahmorris said:
Thank you bro your a lifesaver!
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Did that work for you?
ctindell1981 said:
Did that work for you?
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nope. I also tried reflashing the stock firmware. Fails at boot loader. m2kefs /dev/block/mmcblk0p14. Now all I got is a tablet. Won't function at all with the modem in place.
micaiahmorris said:
nope. I also tried reflashing the stock firmware. Fails at boot loader. m2kefs /dev/block/mmcblk0p14. Now all I got is a tablet. Won't function at all with the modem in place.
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Let me create a nand for you and upload it to mega. You still have access to TWRP?
Send me a pm on here, we don't need to spam this thread
ctindell1981 said:
Let me create a nand for you and upload it to mega. You still have access to TWRP?
Send me a pm on here, we don't need to spam this thread
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I was finally able to resolve my situation. Thinking back.. I thought maybe I just accidentally turned my radio off but I actually hard bricked my phone because I had to format the modem partition for the phone to even function properly over WiFi. Perhaps if anyone else has that problem the new firmware posted on mega.nz will have the proper modem driver for hw rev 05. If not then this phone could have a factory limitation to stop people from developing their own open source Android Rom for the device. A defect I would call it in this case. Although I haven't been able to verify it because I have no reason to corrupt my modem and then try flashing the new firmware.
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Fantastic bro. Such a rewarding feeling when you figure stuff out. So my firmware helped, or was it another package you found?
I have a J700T1 MetroPCS device. I have been pulling my hair out and studying day and night to run XModGames on my phone. (XMG "XModGames is a modding app for rooted phones to alter games) I have done this before on other phones. I have tried flashing a permissive kernel, and once it was permissive XMG would still give an error. I have installed BusyBox, deleted app data, changed XMG to system app through LuckyPatcher... Restarted and flash my phone several times! Just trying to figure this out... Can anyone give some ideas? I'm testing this ROM Deodex & Deknox but it stayed in T-Mobile boot screen for 30 minutes. I'm about to flash stock again.