Database Develop

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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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...?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.

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

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

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

The boys are back in business ..

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

Is this The ota that will be released soon?
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App

Your Update is labled 4.1.83... is this correct or wrong file?
Also, I notice the "Verifying account status" is back when trying to enable hotspot..

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

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

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

Javi97100 said:
Is this The ota that will be released soon?
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As far as we know this is the final build, kenneth also confirms the leak he got running on his phone is 4.5.91. theres other things in this build that give it away as final. no bugging tools, and no extra motorola testing apps.

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

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

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

grave101 said:
I'm not sure what your talking about. I'm rooted with CWM as well. I cleared my cache through CWM and then installed the Gingerbread zip. There is no reason I should have caused a brick to my phone.
CWM is needed for the install.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Apparently this doesn't use cwm....
Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk

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

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

samcripp said:
dude get off my thread, you install kenneths zip, that is desing to be installed that way, this is pure pure pure ota. this works comepletly stock, it wont work using CWM
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol...
Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk

fastbikedroid said:
Is this the 4.5.91 like Kenneth's or is this 4.5.97?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That was a typo! He updated it to 4.5.91!

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

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

Rooting GE Help

How do I root an HTC One GE on a Mac? I'd like to do so before I set up the phone tomorrow. Done some googling and couldn't find an answer. Did my N4. Is it the same files/procedure?
Sorry for the duplicate post, but I realized I had entered the title in correctly.

mdandashly said:
How do I root an HTC One GE on a Mac? I'd like to do so before I set up the phone tomorrow. Done some googling and couldn't find an answer. Did my N4. Is it the same files/procedure?
Sorry for the duplicate post, but I realized I had entered the title in correctly.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes.
fastboot oem unlock
push recovery
install supersuer.zip

gunnyman said:
yes.
fastboot oem unlock
push recovery
install supersuer.zip
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm a noobie. Need more direction than that.

you just said you did your N4.
procedure is exactly the same
or after you do fastboot oem unlock from the bootloader screen you can follow my tutorial for recovery and root.
It's in my signature

gunnyman said:
you just said you did your N4.
procedure is exactly the same
or after you do fastboot oem unlock from the bootloader screen you can follow my tutorial for recovery and root.
It's in my signature
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are the files universal? Not custom?

mdandashly said:
Are the files universal? Not custom?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
correct

gunnyman said:
correct
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I was under the impression there were specific drivers for the devices. So if I follow the tutorial on the website I post below it will work?
http://www.cultofandroid.com/23782/rooting-the-google-nexus-4-the-right-way-how-to/

Follow the link in my signature.

gunnyman said:
Follow the link in my signature.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'll keep you updated.

mdandashly said:
Are the files universal? Not custom?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just make sure you get the HTC One recovery and not the N4.. based on your lack of knowledge, based on your multiple questions, I would hold off a bit though.. as far as I know there isn't a confirmation as to if the recovery from the normal One is compatible with the GE One. I could be wrong though
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk HD

altimax98 said:
Just make sure you get the HTC One recovery and not the N4.. based on your lack of knowledge, based on your multiple questions, I would hold off a bit though.. as far as I know there isn't a confirmation as to if the recovery from the normal One is compatible with the GE One. I could be wrong though
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk HD
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. I guess I'll hold off. I figured there had to be some custom files and that they arent all plug and play. Thanks for your help. I'll prob wait a couple weeks. I just wanted to do it immediately to avoid having to wipe again.

mdandashly said:
Thanks. I guess I'll hold off. I figured there had to be some custom files and that they arent all plug and play. Thanks for your help. I'll prob wait a couple weeks. I just wanted to do it immediately to avoid having to wipe again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You don't need to wipe for a recovery. When you get the device and its good to go, go into fastboot and type
"fastboot oem unlock"
Then after you unlock it reboot into the stock recovery and do a factory reset.. then hold off for recovery. Once your unlocked you no longer are required to wipe for anything
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk HD

mdandashly said:
Thanks. I guess I'll hold off. I figured there had to be some custom files and that they arent all plug and play. Thanks for your help. I'll prob wait a couple weeks. I just wanted to do it immediately to avoid having to wipe again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you can unlock the bootloader first thing then do the rest later only wipe happens when you unlock bootloader

gunnyman said:
you can unlock the bootloader first thing then do the rest later only wipe happens when you unlock bootloader
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Aaah. Didn't think of that. Which files do I need for that?

On a mac? Just fastboot

Rooted using a combination of instructions. Pleased to say it worked. Only problem I have had so far is that on one occasion it told me I was not rooted, when in fact I was. A reboot fixed that problem.

mdandashly said:
Rooted using a combination of instructions. Pleased to say it worked. Only problem I have had so far is that on one occasion it told me I was not rooted, when in fact I was. A reboot fixed that problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Looks like I have root, but it seems like after some time of the phone being on, it loses root access and I have to reboot in order to regain root access. Any ideas?

[Q] Updating rooted device to 5.1?

So i got a nexus 6 and i need to update it to android 5.1.0 ?
Status: Unlocked though ADB rooted though c.f auto root and recovery though adb. encrypted stock 5.0.1 rom.
And i want to install chroma rom with android lollipop 5.1.0? how do i do that? do i need some sort of new bootloader or radio as i heard someone talking about?
Thx.

XDAcube said:
So i got a nexus 6 and i need to update it to android 5.1.0 ?
Status: Unlocked though ADB rooted though c.f auto root and recovery though adb. encrypted stock 5.0.1 rom.
And i want to install chroma rom with android lollipop 5.1.0? how do i do that? do i need some sort of new bootloader or radio as i heard someone talking about?
Thx.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you unlocked the boot loader, rooted and have TWRP custom recovery, you just need to :
1. Download rom and gapps to your phone. Links should be found in the OP of the ROM's thread. If you wish Google to restore your apps be sure you have selected the backup-auto restore in settings.
2. Do unencryption now if you wish.
3. Boot into TWRP recovery and wipe a couple times.
4. From TWRP, install the rom and gapps.
5. Reboot system, sign into your Google account and let it download and restore your apps.
6. Reboot system once more & you should be gtg.

wtherrell said:
If you unlocked the boot loader, rooted and have TWRP custom recovery, you just need to :
1. Download rom and gapps to your phone. Links should be found in the OP of the ROM's thread. If you wish Google to restore your apps be sure you have selected the backup-auto restore in settings.
2. Do unencryption now if you wish.
3. Boot into TWRP recovery and wipe a couple times.
4. From TWRP, install the rom and gapps.
5. Reboot system, sign into your Google account and let it download and restore your apps.
6. Reboot system once more & you should be gtg.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So i dont need to wipe? or flash a bootloader and radio since im coming from 5.0.1? you know like vanillapop 5.1 requires you to flash bootloader and radio if coming from 5.0.X?

XDAcube said:
So i dont need to wipe? or flash a bootloader and radio since im coming from 5.0.1? you know like vanillapop 5.1 requires you to flash bootloader and radio if coming from 5.0.X?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Should be in the Chroma OP or close thereby as to whether you need the boot loader.
I would think for sure a wipe or two. Boot loader, maybe. Radio, at your discretion.

wtherrell said:
Should be in the Chroma OP or close thereby as to whether you need the boot loader.
I would think for sure a wipe or two. Boot loader, maybe. Radio, at your discretion.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cool we look in there again later thx for help

XDAcube said:
Cool we look in there again later thx for help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I checked. Instructions and prerequisites are in the OP of the Chroma thread.

I also updated my Nexus 6 with 5.0.1, unlock and root, to 5.1 without losing data. I just had to re-root it afterwards.
I used Wugfresh Nexus root toolkit.
In short I used "Flash stock + unroot", in which I selected "Enable no-wipe" and "force-flash".
After this I rerooted the device from within NRT.
Worked like a charm!

wtherrell said:
I checked. Instructions and prerequisites are in the OP of the Chroma thread.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So no need to flash bootloader or radio then?

XDAcube said:
So no need to flash bootloader or radio then?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Doesn't appear so.

thijsniehof said:
I also updated my Nexus 6 with 5.0.1, unlock and root, to 5.1 without losing data. I just had to re-root it afterwards.
I used Wugfresh Nexus root toolkit.
In short I used "Flash stock + unroot", in which I selected "Enable no-wipe" and "force-flash".
After this I rerooted the device from within NRT.
Worked like a charm!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well thats stock rom right? i want something custom and cool
wtherrell said:
Doesn't appear so.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay thanks will look into it!

XDAcube said:
Well thats stock rom right? i want something custom and cool
Okay thanks will look into it!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Checkout 2nd post in that thread. Also check out the other exciting rom choices in the Nexus 6 android development threads.

wtherrell said:
Checkout 2nd post in that thread. Also check out the other exciting rom choices in the Nexus 6 android development threads.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Will do thanks great device! i just got it from criagslist today already flashing! i have something to play with tonight!

XDAcube said:
Well thats stock rom right? i want something custom and cool
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yup stock indeed... Stock ROM, stock recovery..

thijsniehof said:
Yup stock indeed... Stock ROM, stock recovery..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just what i thought!

wtherrell said:
Checkout 2nd post in that thread. Also check out the other exciting rom choices in the Nexus 6 android development threads.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do i need the android 5.1 bseband for chroma?
And the bootloader wasn,t need right? scared to brick it

XDAcube said:
Do i need the android 5.1 bseband for chroma?
And the bootloader wasn,t need right? scared to brick it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oooook... I'm confused too. I'm on dirty unicorns 5.0.2.. I want to upgrade to 5.1... Some instructions say to flash the unencrypted kernel and I also have looked into the boot img and baseband thread.. But when would I need to do all of this? I need someone willing to explain it like I'm five how and when to update the baseband, etc.. I already backed up my internal storage so I'm ready to do whatever I have to to flash Chroma or any other non stock 5.1 ROM.

kaslopis said:
Oooook... I'm confused too. I'm on dirty unicorns 5.0.2.. I want to upgrade to 5.1... Some instructions say to flash the unencrypted kernel and I also have looked into the boot img and baseband thread.. But when would I need to do all of this? I need someone willing to explain it like I'm five how and when to update the baseband, etc.. I already backed up my internal storage so I'm ready to do whatever I have to to flash Chroma or any other non stock 5.1 ROM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well can you be my guinea pig and flash chroma without doing everything else? worst thing that could happen is it not boot into the rom and wrong radio will just make your phone not pickking up signel intil you flashed radio. but chroma dont say anything about flashing bootloader so i dont think its needed.
BTW ims still on rooted stock 5.0.1.

Bump!

Is there an easy way to unroot?

I'm using chroma ROM and my satellite provider requires it's app to run on an unrooted phone. I'd there an easy way to unroot my Nexus without having to wipe?

slekkas said:
I'm using chroma ROM and my satellite provider requires it's app to run on an unrooted phone. I'd there an easy way to unroot my Nexus without having to wipe?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Flash the system image from a factory image. If your kernel is modified, flash the boot IMG as well.

Use wugs toolkit.

Evolution_Tech said:
Flash the system image from a factory image. If your kernel is modified, flash the boot IMG as well.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So just to get this straight and I don't screw up my phone. I find the stock rom same version as my chroma which is LMY48B. I extract it and using fastboot I install system.img and boot.img? My phone is unencrypted right now... Will it get encrypted?
And when I need root again I must just install it along with Franco Kernel I'm using?
I appreciate the help...

Nickchapstick said:
Use wugs toolkit.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I installed it on my laptop but even though my phone is rooted I don't see an option to unroot... Maybe because I didn't use regular rom and used chroma instead?

slekkas said:
So just to get this straight and I don't screw up my phone. I find the stock rom same version as my chroma which is LMY48B. I extract it and using fastboot I install system.img and boot.img? My phone is unencrypted right now... Will it get encrypted?
And when I need root again I must just install it along with Franco Kernel I'm using?
I appreciate the help...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
First, why are you trying to unroot?
You would download a factory image form the Google developer page. Extract twice, and grab the system image from there. Yes, match the version your phone is currently on.

Evolution_Tech said:
First, why are you trying to unroot?
You would download a factory image form the Google developer page. Extract twice, and grab the system image from there. Yes, match the version your phone is currently on.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm trying to unroot because my satellite provider uses an app like sky go that requires your phone to be unrooted... I need to watch a game sometimes when I'm at work.

slekkas said:
I'm trying to unroot because my satellite provider uses an app like sky go that requires your phone to be unrooted... I need to watch a game sometimes when I'm at work.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you considered multi ROM? You could have your rooted normal set up and a non rooted as well.

Can't you just go into supersu settings and unroot? That way you can stay on chroma

Kreateablaze said:
Can't you just go into supersu settings and unroot? That way you can stay on chroma
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Depends on how deeply his situation is looking for root files. The unroot feature of SuperSU doesn't remove everything.

Evolution_Tech said:
Have you considered multi ROM? You could have your rooted normal set up and a non rooted as well.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My friend I didn't know this was possible with the nexus 6. That would really interest me.... I already have twrp installed. Is there an easy guide you can point out for me?

slekkas said:
My friend I didn't know this was possible with the nexus 6. That would really interest me.... I already have twrp installed. Is there an easy guide you can point out for me?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3074529

Evolution_Tech said:
Depends on how deeply his situation is looking for root files. The unroot feature of SuperSU doesn't remove everything.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Tried this keeps telling me that I need to unroot. So i'm about to start the multi rom procedure

Evolution_Tech said:
Have you considered multi ROM? You could have your rooted normal set up and a non rooted as well.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How about the encryption? Chroma is unencrypted. If the second rom is encrypted what happens there?
I'm also trying to find a stock rom that is not pre-rooted to install from recovery. Can you show me the latest I can get?

Evolution_Tech said:
Have you considered multi ROM? You could have your rooted normal set up and a non rooted as well.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My friend I installed multirom and used an older Chroma rom that wasn't pre-rooted. it worked like a charm.... Now I can just go to this rom and use all my apps that require the phone to be unrooted.... Again thanks for the idea....

Can I just ask what version of chroma wasn't pre rooted? I want to do the same if possible. Thanks

Drefsab said:
Can I just ask what version of chroma wasn't pre rooted? I want to do the same if possible. Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
well, 2 months ago it was being called older.. anyways, the far majority of roms do not have root. you need to flash the supersu file shen flashing the roms, for root. but, to flash a rom, yoh need an unlocked bootloader and twrp recovery. most apps that check for root will still think that you have root though.

simms22 said:
well, 2 months ago it was being called older.. anyways, the far majority of roms do not have root. you need to flash the supersu file shen flashing the roms, for root. but, to flash a rom, yoh need an unlocked bootloader and twrp recovery. most apps that check for root will still think that you have root though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i must have fell asleep during this development lol
far as i have ever seen, its rare for a rom to not be rooted, however, more frequently devs have had it off by default, and its a treasure hunt to find where to turn it on.
i do always flash the su zip, to avoid this tedious hunting though.

bweN diorD said:
i must have fell asleep during this development lol
far as i have ever seen, its rare for a rom to not be rooted, however, more frequently devs have had it off by default, and its a treasure hunt to find where to turn it on.
i do always flash the su zip, to avoid this tedious hunting though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
cm based, probably have root. aosp roms, the far majority do mot have root. you need to grab it if you want it

simms22 said:
cm based, probably have root. aosp roms, the far majority do mot have root. you need to grab it if you want it
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yup I found that most are pre-rooted, though found cleancore that works great. I've just installed multirom and that booted into it then tested a couple of apps that are blocked on root (Banking app and Sky Go), and happy days they work great.
Its annoying and rather wasteful having have a second rom just to run a couple of apps but at least now I can use the apps on my device if I want to. Thanks
Typical apps block hacking (root) so the work around instead of unrooting is to go deeper with the hacks/mods