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Why did I lose root? Please help!

First off I would like to thank everyone on this amazing site for all the advice, guides and tutorials.
I unlocked my nexus bootloader and flashed a couple different roms. I really like the rom manager so I've used that to download roms and then flash them using that app.
When I downloaded the stock version of 91and flashed it, the phone no longer seemed to have root or clockwork recovery but my bootloader was still unlocked. When I downloaded rom manager, it could not get super user permissions, this being useless in flashing a backup or new rom. So I used universal one click root to gain root access and then rom manager was able to flash a backup.
I know this may be a dumb question but hope someone could explain to me why I needed to re-root and why I lost clockwork recovery...?
Thanks for the help in advance.

cwazynit said:
When I downloaded the stock version of 91and flashed it
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Right theres your problem. stock roms dont have root built in you have to root them again. unless you download a prerooted stock rom. hope this helps.

cwazynit said:
I know this may be a dumb question but hope someone could explain to me why I needed to re-root and why I lost clockwork recovery...?
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also it isnt a stupid question its that you didnt know and you wanted to know. when i started i didnt know either. lol.

krypticos said:
Right theres your problem. stock roms dont have root built in you have to root them again. unless you download a prerooted stock rom. hope this helps.
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Yep this seems to be your problem. If you're wanting stock with the basic add-ons then the first link in this thread is your answer: Link.

Thanks very much. That does make sense. I thought unlocked bootloader meant I was rooted regardless of rom! I'm in way over my head lol. Looking forward to learning more...thanks for the new rom link as well
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

cwazynit said:
Thanks very much. That does make sense. I thought unlocked bootloader meant I was rooted regardless of rom! I'm in way over my head lol. Looking forward to learning more...thanks for the new rom link as well
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
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The advantage of unlocking your bootloader means you can flash a custom recovery from Fastboot mode, without having to "root" the ROM. Next time this happens you can just boot into fastboot and flash clockwork from there like this:
fastboot flash recovery PATHTO\RECOVERYFILENAME.img
so say you download clockwork and save it to c:\sdk\fastboot named recovery.img from a command prompt you enter the following
cd \sdk\fastboot
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
once it is done flashing you can do this
fastboot reboot recovery
and that should take you into clockwork where you can flash your favorite ROM (or restore a backup).

Thanks for the help. I will be sure to try that method out next time. Very helpful.

[Q] flashing custom recovery - frustrated!

Hi,
Upgraded to 2.3.3 and lost root.
Bored of mucking about with oneclick etc, I unlocked the bootloader. Easy(ish), cool!
Trying to flash amon ra with fastboot, everything goes well (appears as though it's flashed). But when I re-boot, it isn't there!
Padlock showing - so bootloader unlocked.
Nexus drivers installed, device showing with "fastboot devices".
Trying to flash amon ra 2.2.1.
Any suggestions?
Ta!
Andy

When you boot a stock rom it wipes custom recoverys and puts the stock one back.
Use the search feature on the forum.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

Read my signature, look there for recovery installation guide w/ unlocked bootloader.

albundy2010 said:
When you boot a stock rom it wipes custom recoverys and puts the stock one back.
Use the search feature on the forum.
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Thanks for your reply.
I've spent (literally) all day searching the forum (I'm in the uk - so hours and hours). There's so much, and some of it contradictory.
Ok, so I can't put a rom on without a custom recovery, but I can't put a custom recovery on because the stock rom wipes it?
I don't actually want a custom rom, simply a rooted stock phone. Which I have had previously.
Cheers! (driven to booze!)
Andy

Jack_R1 said:
Read my signature, look there for recovery installation guide w/ unlocked bootloader.
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Thanks.
Yes, that's what I've been doing. There's a mistake in that part of the faq:
Faq states at the end "reboot recovery"
Should be "reboot-bootloader"
That works, but as soon as I then reboot into 2.3.3 - it wipes the custom recovery (which is why I'm in the q + a).
The other problem I'm having is that my phone doesn't appear rooted from within the o/s (apps that require root don't work), but the padlock is there ans the bootloader is unlocked. I can install su and busybox installer from the market, but neither work.
Back to the beer!
Andy

I can't explain all in detail while on my phone.
Do this. Grab a preroooted stock rom from the dev section and put it on SD card.
Boot into fastboot and flash the custom recovery.
Then load up that recovery without booting up the os.
Flash the rom you downloaded.
There are other ways to fix your issue but this is probably the simplest for you.
Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App

albundy2010 said:
There are other ways to fix your issue but this is probably the simplest for you.
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Thanks, that makes sense - and I agree with your statement above (simplest for me)!
I had (mistakenly) thought that unlocking the bootloader, then installing busybox and su from the market gave me a rooted phone.
I'll give it a go, when my wife regains her patience ;-)
Andy

andynx1 said:
Thanks.
Yes, that's what I've been doing. There's a mistake in that part of the faq:
Faq states at the end "reboot recovery"
Should be "reboot-bootloader"
That works, but as soon as I then reboot into 2.3.3 - it wipes the custom recovery (which is why I'm in the q + a).
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Damn, you're right. The guide is missing the part of removing 2 files that the other guides have. I'll try adding that.

Jack_R1 said:
Damn, you're right. The guide is missing the part of removing 2 files that the other guides have. I'll try adding that.
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Guide fixed. I've uploaded and linked the file that removes the stock recovery restoring files from the stock ROM.
You can repeat the guide and include the new part - it should prevent stock recovery from being restored on reboot.
Please try and write your feedback.

cheers! i've done what was suggested tho', and its worked a treat.
thanks again.
Andy

[Q] Boot into recovery problem

Need help!
My phone return to stock everytime I try to boot it into recovery Any thoughts?
Appreciate any helps from you guys!

This video might explain my problem a little bit better, /watch?v=tPzcwAOFZwk
p/s: I cant post an outside link since I'm a new member. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Lannlife said:
Need help!
My phone return to stock everytime I try to boot it into recovery Any thoughts?
Appreciate any helps from you guys!
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Seems like it automatically starts install some rom images.
Try to delete all the rom image or backups (backup your SD first) that you have in your sd.
But first of all try to use QuickBoot app instead the RomManager app.
It's free and you find it in Play store.
Bye

AndRobyn said:
Seems like it automatically starts install some rom images.
Try to delete all the rom image or backups (backup your SD first) that you have in your sd.
But first of all try to use QuickBoot app instead the RomManager app.
It's free and you find it in Play store.
Bye
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Still no luck Any other idea?

Lannlife said:
Still no luck Any other idea?
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Do you still have stock recovery?

Lannlife said:
Still no luck Any other idea?
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..first check if you have the stock recovery yet like Xonar says..
..second, try to download again the recovery from RomManager's menu (don't know if ics OB is supported) and retry..
If nothing happens..maybe it's better if you flash the stock V20x with the CWM already injected and then install the flashable V30B that you can easily find in the developement section.

xonar_ said:
Do you still have stock recovery?
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I don't have the stock recovery, but I guess I will search it on the forum
AndRobyn said:
..first check if you're have the stock recovery yet like Xonar says..
..second, try to download again the recovery from RomManager's menu (don'tics OB is supported) and retry..
If nothing happens..maybe it's better if you flash the stock V20x with the CWM already injected and then install the flashable V30B that you can easily find in the developement section.
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Thanks for your advice, I hope I can get it done this time :fingers-crossed:

Lannlife said:
I don't have the stock recovery, but I guess I will search it on the forum
Thanks for your advice, I hope I can get it done this time :fingers-crossed:
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You’re welcome
You don’t have to search for stock recovery(probably you never find it )..I think Xonar want to know if you had already installed the Clockworkmod or not..because some time ago there where some problems to inject the CWM in the stock V30B rom.
(if you installed the V30B rom with smartflashtool you surely do not have the recovery and you must pass throught the V20x)
I wish had posted the link of the resources you need but I can’t ‘cause I am a new user too
If wrong something I hope that Xonar can correct me..
Good luck :fingers-crossed:

AndRobyn said:
You’re welcome
You don’t have to search for stock recovery(probably you never find it )..I think Xonar want to know if you had already installed the Clockworkmod or not..because some time ago there where some problems to inject the CWM in the stock V30B rom.
(if you installed the V30B rom with smartflashtool you surely do not have the recovery and you must pass throught the V20x)
I wish had posted the link of the resources you need but I can’t ‘cause I am a new user too
If wrong something I hope that Xonar can correct me..
Good luck :fingers-crossed:
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Yea and stock recovery does factory reset when entering it and then just continues booting.

AndRobyn said:
You’re welcome
You don’t have to search for stock recovery(probably you never find it )..I think Xonar want to know if you had already installed the Clockworkmod or not..because some time ago there where some problems to inject the CWM in the stock V30B rom.
(if you installed the V30B rom with smartflashtool you surely do not have the recovery and you must pass throught the V20x)
I wish had posted the link of the resources you need but I can’t ‘cause I am a new user too
If wrong something I hope that Xonar can correct me..
Good luck :fingers-crossed:
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The only stock rom that I could download is the v10a. can I install CM10 from there?

Right, but you must be sure that it has the CWM injected..or you are again at the start point
So when you are in recovery after had flashed v10 with smartflashtool..flash the .zip of V30B...
Sent from my CM10.1 Optimus Black

AndRobyn said:
You’re welcome
You don’t have to search for stock recovery(probably you never find it )..I think Xonar want to know if you had already installed the Clockworkmod or not..because some time ago there where some problems to inject the CWM in the stock V30B rom.
(if you installed the V30B rom with smartflashtool you surely do not have the recovery and you must pass throught the V20x)
I wish had posted the link of the resources you need but I can’t ‘cause I am a new user too
If wrong something I hope that Xonar can correct me..
Good luck :fingers-crossed:
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Lannlife said:
The only stock rom that I could download is the v10a. can I install CM10 from there?
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Oh I already got it, i got the v20b right now im try to root it and then install CM10!

Marvellous!...let me know if it work ..bye..

[Q] Help me out. Close to hard-brick

Well... I was using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818502 and it works.
Then used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826378
to install the latest CM10.1 nightly file, then failed(some problem with the zip file?), the usb mounting wont work. Then when I reboot recovery I gone back into normal recovery. And I cant install anything nor mount my USB to the default recovery.
Now I'm stuck. Some help please?

KiD3991 said:
Well... I was using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818502 and it works.
Then used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826378
to install the latest CM10.1 nightly file, then failed(some problem with the zip file?), the usb mounting wont work. Then when I reboot recovery I gone back into normal recovery. And I cant install anything nor mount my USB to the default recovery.
Now I'm stuck. Some help please?
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You really haven't given much informaton to go on. Basics with any help request;-
What are you trying to achieve?
What version are you running?
What ROM were you on before?
Rooted?
Bootloader locked or unlocked?
What recovery have you installed?
EXACT error message - this is the single most important detail!!
There are plenty of guides around if you are trying to get from 'Stock' to CM10.1;-
Upgrade to 'Stock' JB first
Root
Unlock bootloader
Install CWM (v6.0.3.1)
Install CM from zip
Install gApps from zip
.....
Profit

SimonTS said:
You really haven't given much informaton to go on. Basics with any help request;-
What are you trying to achieve?
What version are you running?
What ROM were you on before?
Rooted?
Bootloader locked or unlocked?
What recovery have you installed?
EXACT error message - this is the single most important detail!!
There are plenty of guides around if you are trying to get from 'Stock' to CM10.1;-
Upgrade to 'Stock' JB first
Root
Unlock bootloader
Install CWM (v6.0.3.1)
Install CM from zip
Install gApps from zip
.....
Profit
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My bad.
I want to install Cm10.1
running on stock rooted v10e
Rooted yes.
My device is SEA, not sure if I unlocked bootloader...(might be the problem)
The recovery i stated on my question.
I now can only hope lg support tool can help me out.
Because I might forgot bootloader and my device is already wiped out clean(so i cant even return to stock because the whole device is empty).
edit:
Figured out how to enter download mode... haha
Will keep Continue my effort!
I've gone through hell Unlocking Sensation XE, 4X wont beat me!

SimonTS said:
There are plenty of guides around if you are trying to get from 'Stock' to CM10.1;-
Upgrade to 'Stock' JB first
Root
Unlock bootloader
Install CWM (v6.0.3.1)
Install CM from zip
Install gApps from zip
.....
Profit
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KiD3991 said:
My bad.
I want to install Cm10.1
running on stock rooted v10e
Rooted yes.
My device is SEA, not sure if I unlocked bootloader...(might be the problem)
The recovery i stated on my question.
I now can only hope lg support tool can help me out.
Because I might forgot bootloader and my device is already wiped out clean(so i cant even return to stock because the whole device is empty).
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Highlighted in red for a very good reason. You'll need to reflash your stock v10e first, yet again there are guides on how to do this. Once you have the phone back up and running on v10e then read carefully and make sure you understand all the steps before trying again

SimonTS said:
Highlighted in red for a very good reason. You'll need to reflash your stock v10e first, yet again there are guides on how to do this. Once you have the phone back up and running on v10e then read carefully and make sure you understand all the steps before trying again
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Via LG mobile supporter I'm installing 20a or something. Then I will redo it. Thanks for your effort in helping. Hahaha. :good:

Bloatware script help

Ok. So im trying to install the bloatware removal script by @CoOoL_BoY. I will post the link to the original topic and hopefully sombody can help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2464694
So this is my problem. I have the AT&T Note 3 which as far as i know has a locked bootloader or somthing like that. I cant find anywhere to install CWM or TWRP i cant find any downloads for that recovery tool for my phone, from what i see they dont exist so can sombody please help me get this script installed to my phone. Is there some other app that will flash the script to my phone or do whatever needs to be done so i can get it to work. My phone is rooted and i have tried to get CWM and TWRP and it doesnt work. Is there an alternative or somthing i can use. Any help would be great thanks in advance. I have the MJ5 build and on 4.3
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Yes we have a locked bootloader. We have to use safestrap instead of the usual recovery like cwm or twrp.
Read this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572978
And I suggest you read this too...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629380

440bro said:
Yes we have a locked bootloader. We have to use safestrap instead of the usual recovery like cwm or twrp.
Read this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572978
And I suggest you read this too...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629380
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Thank you so much i saw this post before but i stayed away from it because im new to android and this rooting/hacking...im not gonna lie ive always been an iphone person with a jailbreak but i dont hate on either phone because they are both great just personal preference. but thanks for the help now i have that working soll my last thing to figure out that scares me the most lol is installing new roms because thats how my first android messed up then i switched to iphone and have used them forever. do you know of a post that shows you how to set up the rom i can only find a post of compatible roms but i went to the safestrap screen and there is 4 rom slots and my stock rom slot and im not sure what any of that means.

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440bro said:
Yes we have a locked bootloader. We have to use safestrap instead of the usual recovery like cwm or twrp.
Read this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572978
And I suggest you read this too...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629380
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Hi there, I have a question also,
Do I need to flash a custom rom using safestrap and then flash the script, or can I just use safestrap to flash the script on my ATT stock rom?
Thank you in advance.