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[STOCK]Sprint One boot.img and recovery.img

Dumped with help from Dees_Troy, while we work on recovery I removed all the extra crap from both .img's that you get when you dump it from the phone.
Boot - http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22909751817929742
Recovery - http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22909751817929743
You need to have the platform-tools folder from the SDK and HTC Drivers installed!
How to Flash
Reboot to bootloader
For boot: fastboot flash boot Sprint_One_stock_boot.img
For recovery: fastboot flash recovery Sprint_One_recovery_boot.img

Nothing constructive to add, but I just wanted to say thanks for busting your ass on the One. Its only been a couple hours and you're already haxing, that's dedication.
See you all in #htc-one-sprint at freenode.
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Hey Viper!
You going to be devving for the Sprint One??

Great to see you here Viper

misfit0313 said:
Nothing constructive to add, but I just wanted to say thanks for busting your ass on the One. Its only been a couple hours and you're already haxing, that's dedication.
See you all in #htc-one-sprint at freenode.
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
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jkt97401 said:
Hey Viper!
You going to be devving for the Sprint One??
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Paleryder said:
Great to see you here Viper
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Thanks guys, yes I will be here. I don't just drop a ton of work and leave like others do
Sent from my HTCONE using Tapatalk 2

Nice to see you here viper! I can't get this phone soon enough! You did wonders to the battery life on the 3d

Excellent work man. Good to see you over here.
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jayv1717 said:
Nice to see you here viper! I can't get this phone soon enough! You did wonders to the battery life on the 3d
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youkosnake said:
Excellent work man. Good to see you over here.
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Thanks guys! Stock ROM coming up in a few hours if all goes well

Will this take it back to a stock Rom? Sorry if this is a noob question.
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dryvali said:
Will this take it back to a stock Rom? Sorry if this is a noob question.
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No, it won't. You're talking about an RUU, which there is nothing public yet.
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Would you mind sharing how you were able to dump these without root? Did you just dd a bunch.of.times and hope for the best?

CNexus said:
Would you mind sharing how you were able to dump these without root? Did you just dd a bunch.of.times and hope for the best?
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I gained root via a rooted boot.img from the Intl One. Dees_Troy helped with that. It wouldn't stay booted for more than a minute without crashing, but it was enough time to dump our boot.img

hi will flashing the boot img get rid of the relocked warning you see in bootloader?thanks

sugarsine said:
hi will flashing the boot img get rid of the relocked warning you see in bootloader?thanks
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No it will not.

Thanks! I always like to have a stock recovery handy so I can do the OTAs then reroot/reflash custom
one question tho.. is this the recovery from the launch FW or the OTA FW? does it matter?
thanks again dudes!

orthonovum said:
Thanks! I always like to have a stock recovery handy so I can do the OTAs then reroot/reflash custom
one question tho.. is this the recovery from the launch FW or the OTA FW? does it matter?
thanks again dudes!
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Launch firmware. I don't think they updated recovery on ota.
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best update option?
-viperboy- said:
Dumped with help from Dees_Troy, while we work on recovery I removed all the extra crap from both .img's that you get when you dump it from the phone.
Boot - http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22909751817929742
Recovery - http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22909751817929743
You need to have the platform-tools folder from the SDK and HTC Drivers installed!
How to Flash
Reboot to bootloader
For boot: fastboot flash boot Sprint_One_stock_boot.img
For recovery: fastboot flash recovery Sprint_One_recovery_boot.img
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Sprint HTC One Stock 1.29 ROM looking to OTA a couple times to 4.3 Jellybean. I am rooted, S-off, locked. Do I need to unroot before update? Or can I simply re flash to stock recovery then update. Can't seem to find a way to flash the OTA with twerp.
More importantly Should we OTA or just flash a ROM based off the updates? Then Just wait for the next update flash-able ROM(4.3 jellybean)?
Thanks Hope to hear some responses on this. Patiently waiting to do it right. Thanks to all the developers. Have had a pleasant experience here!

OTA Updates vs Flashable Rom's
orthonovum said:
Thanks! I always like to have a stock recovery handy so I can do the OTAs then reroot/reflash custom
one question tho.. is this the recovery from the launch FW or the OTA FW? does it matter?
thanks again dudes!
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How do you do your OTA. Do yo OTA or use the flash-able ones found here on the site? I am stock 1.29, rooted, S-off, locked. I think I can just flash the stock recovery and update via OTA's? There are two for me to get. Have been waiting for answers here on the site before I proceed. So far no answers to this question...What is the best way to upgrade? Revert the recovery to stock or download and flash a rom? Thanks

upowersystems said:
How do you do your OTA. Do yo OTA or use the flash-able ones found here on the site? I am stock 1.29, rooted, S-off, locked. I think I can just flash the stock recovery and update via OTA's? There are two for me to get. Have been waiting for answers here on the site before I proceed. So far no answers to this question...What is the best way to upgrade? Revert the recovery to stock or download and flash a rom? Thanks
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I just flash the stock recovery then take the OTA then reflash TWRP and reroot. This only works if you:
1. dont make any changes to your rom (/system/app) (if you do just revert them if you can)
2. helps if you are s-off and unlocked bootloader so you dont have issues re-rooting

-viperboy- said:
Dumped with help from Dees_Troy, while we work on recovery I removed all the extra crap from both .img's that you get when you dump it from the phone.
Boot - http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22909751817929742
Recovery - http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22909751817929743
You need to have the platform-tools folder from the SDK and HTC Drivers installed!
How to Flash
Reboot to bootloader
For boot: fastboot flash boot Sprint_One_stock_boot.img
For recovery: fastboot flash recovery Sprint_One_recovery_boot.img
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For recovery - cmnd should be this : fastboot flash recovery Sprint_One_stock_recovery.img
& its working fine , doing 4.3 OTA Update.
Thanks for sharing recovery img.

Rooting the latest 10.1.1.A.1.253 :) :)

I read an article long ago which has the capability to root all android devices . It uses a flaw that is in the android itself. It seems even backup and restore app of sony uses this method
So this s the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
I dont know if it works but devs can try it out
Sent from my xperia z through xda app

pjgowtham said:
I read an article long ago which has the capability to root all android devices . It uses a flaw that is in the android itself. It seems even backup and restore app of sony uses this method
So this s the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460
I dont know if it works but devs can try it out
Sent from my xperia z through xda app
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doesn't work with the latest firmware

it is not working with the latest firmware 10.1.1A.1.253.
I have tried

If we update OTA we don't lose root right?

Download OTA rootkeeper...use Protect root..that should keep your root after you update
Sent from my Revolutionary Htc One X HD

Sadman Khan said:
Download OTA rootkeeper...use Protect root..that should keep your root after you update
Sent from my Revolutionary Htc One X HD
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With every OTA update my root was still there, I'm just asking for the specific update, if something changed and we lose root..

reptile64 said:
With every OTA update my root was still there, I'm just asking for the specific update, if something changed and we lose root..
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I have tried, OTA cannot update the new firware, can only use PCC to update the new fireware.
I can confirm Voodoo OTA RootKeeper cannot help protect root when u are updating using PCC.
I have Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and i update from PCC and my root is lost.....

Flashben said:
I have tried, OTA cannot update the new firware, can only use PCC to update the new fireware.
I can confirm Voodoo OTA RootKeeper cannot help protect root when u are updating using PCC.
I have Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and i update from PCC and my root is lost.....
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What about the root methods that used to work with older firmwares? Are they still working? Anyone tried?

reptile64 said:
With every OTA update my root was still there, I'm just asking for the specific update, if something changed and we lose root..
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Well i didnt know sorry!
Sent from my Revolutionary Htc One X HD

reptile64 said:
What about the root methods that used to work with older firmwares? Are they still working? Anyone tried?
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I have tried bin4ry's method and it is confirmed by many users it is not working....
I have also tried motochpper and it is not working too.
But i know that if u unloack bootloader, you are still able to root.. but i just dont want to unlock my BL just yet....

Might need to confirm but I remember that on the arc to root you had to downgrade the kernel, root then re flash updated ed kernel
Needs to be confirmed first
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My suggestion to preserve root is simple
Download the update.(just d update from the existing firmware)
Creating a .zip file
Modding it so that we don't lose root
Flash that zip through cwm so that we can enjoy updates widout losing root or trying to find new ways of rooting new firmware..

Maddhouse said:
Might need to confirm but I remember that on the arc to root you had to downgrade the kernel, root then re flash updated ed kernel
Needs to be confirmed first
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I try this and work, first i flash Stock Kernel with CWM , then i flash root from recovery and than back Stock Kernel from .tft file.

pjgowtham said:
My suggestion to preserve root is simple
Download the update.(just d update from the existing firmware)
Creating a .zip file
Modding it so that we don't lose root
Flash that zip through cwm so that we can enjoy updates widout losing root or trying to find new ways of rooting new firmware..
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I woul also go with this solution approach..
1. For getting the FTF Files: http://mytechencounters.wordpress.c...eate-an-ftf-file-of-your-xperia-ics-firmware/
2. Then creating a Flashable Zip File: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183077
3. Preroot it..But how to do that?

I am looking for a easier way I didnt install CWM on my XZ...
unliess it is really no other ways, i will have unlock my BL but i will still wait

Blagoja said:
I try this and work, first i flash Stock Kernel with CWM , then i flash root from recovery and than back Stock Kernel from .tft file.
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Madhouse was talking about Locked Bootloader phones, everybody knows how to root any firmware with an unlocked bootloader.
In the Xperia ARC, the procedure was to flash the newest firmware (not-rootable), then flash a previous kernel only (rootable) with flashtool, turn on phone, root it using any exploit available, turn it off, and flash the newest kernel alone with flashtool. Phone rooted and in the latest version.
I don't know, but maybe this method could work as this new firmware is still based on Android 4.1 just like the previous one, so the older, exploiteable, kernel should be able to boot the new firmware.

RoberM said:
Madhouse was talking about Locked Bootloader phones, everybody knows how to root any firmware with an unlocked bootloader.
In the Xperia ARC, the procedure was to flash the newest firmware (not-rootable), then flash a previous kernel only (rootable) with flashtool, turn on phone, root it using any exploit available, turn it off, and flash the newest kernel alone with flashtool. Phone rooted and in the latest version.
I don't know, but maybe this method could work as this new firmware is still based on Android 4.1 just like the previous one, so the older, exploiteable, kernel should be able to boot the new firmware.
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I already root my phone with this method , just flash old kernel with CWM_Recovery , reboot in recovery , flash root SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip , reboot in flash mode and then flash stock Kernel from 10.1.1.A.1.253 .

Blagoja said:
I already root my phone with this method , just flash old kernel with CWM_Recovery , reboot in recovery , flash root SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip , reboot in flash mode and then flash stock Kernel from 10.1.1.A.1.253 .
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AGAIN, this is only possible on unlocked bootloaders. With locked bootloaders, once you update to 10.1.1.A.1.253, you loose root and recovery, so there is no way to do what you are saying. Once updated to .253, the only way to change kernel is via flashtool.
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RoberM said:
AGAIN, this is only possible on unlocked bootloaders. With locked bootloaders, once you update to 10.1.1.A.1.253, you loose root and recovery, so there is no way to do what you are saying. Once updated to .253, the only way to change kernel is via flashtool.
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
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Yes, this is only possible on unlocked bootloader.

Blagoja said:
I already root my phone with this method , just flash old kernel with CWM_Recovery , reboot in recovery , flash root SuperSU-1.25-Busybox-1.20.2-UPDATE.zip , reboot in flash mode and then flash stock Kernel from 10.1.1.A.1.253 .
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Wasnt sure of this, now I am, thanks!

[Q] How to install OTA if rooted?

I've searched and searched and can't find this topic so here goes...
I have the DE and it is rooted. I'd like to install the OTA as I'm still running stock otherwise. Do I have to unroot to get it to install? For fun I tried loading it with CWM and that just locked it up.
Thoughts or threads I've missed?

im curious too :/ the only way i could update was unrooting and for that the only way i could do so, was restoring a backup from CWM, i couldnt falsha RUU or ZIP :/
would be great if some one help us to find out how to unroot (an easier way) or apply OTA even rooted (guess this is not possible :/)

eltoffer said:
im curious too :/ the only way i could update was unrooting and for that the only way i could do so, was restoring a backup from CWM, i couldnt falsha RUU or ZIP :/
would be great if some one help us to find out how to unroot (an easier way) or apply OTA even rooted (guess this is not possible :/)
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As far as I know, OTA should work fine if you have ONLY rooted and NOT installed any custom recovery. So I believe restoring stock recovery could make your phone receive the OTA. I could be wrong too.

shahul_555 said:
As far as I know, OTA should work fine if you have ONLY rooted and NOT installed any custom recovery. So I believe restoring stock recovery could make your phone receive the OTA. I could be wrong too.
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Hmmm then I'm a bit confused, I believe I have stock recovery installed, I haven't done anything other than backup and root. I just tried running the update from the prompt and it sends me to CWM. Maybe I'm misunderstanding what stock recovery is?

thepktrckt said:
Hmmm then I'm a bit confused, I believe I have stock recovery installed, I haven't done anything other than backup and root. I just tried running the update from the prompt and it sends me to CWM. Maybe I'm misunderstanding what stock recovery is?
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CWM is a custom recovery, hence why it's not working
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EddyOS said:
CWM is a custom recovery, hence why it's not working
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D'oh! My bad.
In attempt to get the stock recovery back I've tried the RUU that should be for the 64GB DE edition but it keeps throwing an error. Is Brightstar US WWE RUU 3.4.10 v4.1 1.29.1540.3 the wrong one?

thepktrckt said:
D'oh! My bad.
In attempt to get the stock recovery back I've tried the RUU that should be for the 64GB DE edition but it keeps throwing an error. Is Brightstar US WWE RUU 3.4.10 v4.1 1.29.1540.3 the wrong one?
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First things first is your phone the developer edition? Sorry to ask a silly question just want to make sure you are not trying to flash the wrong firmware to your phone.
You can find the stock recovery under the development thread and you can flash this with fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (in fastboot mode of course)

for a DE, you have to lock its bootloader and then using RUU to get it back to stock, or just fastboot flash the stock recoery image to override your custom recovery, both are working to update OTA according to my test.
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I posted this in another section a couple days ago on how I did the OTA with my DE.
Now you do have to push a stock recovery to get it working but then after you load the OTA you can go back and push TWRP or CWM. I then reflashed supersu but not sure if I needed to or not.
You don't need to lock the bootloader on the DE edition.
MG

moregadget said:
I posted this in another section a couple days ago on how I did the OTA with my DE.
Now you do have to push a stock recovery to get it working but then after you load the OTA you can go back and push TWRP or CWM. I then reflashed supersu but not sure if I needed to or not.
You don't need to lock the bootloader on the DE edition.
MG
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relocking bootloader is needed for the RUU way, for reflashing stock recovery way, it is not necessary.
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zhangke said:
relocking bootloader is needed for the RUU way, for reflashing stock recovery way, it is not necessary.
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I don't understand why you'd have to lock a bootloader for a device that came with it unlocked from the factory? Even the ruu from HTC for the DE requires you to lock the bootloader?
MG

moregadget said:
I don't understand why you'd have to lock a bootloader for a device that came with it unlocked from the factory? Even the ruu from HTC for the DE requires you to lock the bootloader?
MG
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Actually I don't understand either, but it is true, I failed several times to use RUU gettting back stock before re-locking my DE, I guess HTC developer does not apply any special code for the DE RUU program, you can have a try if you have a chance to do so.

Dang I already relocated and RUU'd it... Oh well next time.
Thanks though!!
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app

[Q] Updates Don't Apply on Stock Android ROM?

So I rooted my One and installed a stock Android 4.3 ROM. Occasionally I get a notification for an update which then just takes me right to TWRP recovery. Should I be concerned I'm not getting an update, or just ignore it?

hocplyr98 said:
So I rooted my One and installed a stock Android 4.3 ROM. Occasionally I get a notification for an update which then just takes me right to TWRP recovery. Should I be concerned I'm not getting an update, or just ignore it?
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You need a stock recovery and (re)locked bootloader to apply OTA update.
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MrKudinGTO said:
You need a stock recovery and (re)locked bootloader to apply OTA update.
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But is it still normal to be receiving these updates?

hocplyr98 said:
But is it still normal to be receiving these updates?
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Yes, you still get the update notification, you can download it, but you can't apply it.
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MrKudinGTO said:
You need a stock recovery and (re)locked bootloader to apply OTA update.
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You don't need to be relocked for OTA, only RUU.

BenPope said:
You don't need to be relocked for OTA, only RUU.
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Ahh okay, thanks for correcting that.
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[Q] update 14.4.A.0.157

Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted

maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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What was it on prior to the update?

maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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the update depends on region. try to download FTF and flash it via flashtool > http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php

yoorie016 said:
the update depends on region. try to download FTF and flash it via flashtool > http://www.flashtool.net/downloads.php
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I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please

maids said:
Confused my phone just updated to 14.4.A.0.157????
Where is lollipop?
Phone is rooted
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my phone was rooted and had cwm recovery. The OTA failed twice . Then I unrooted the phone and did a wipe. After that, I was able to install lollipop

sruba209 said:
my phone was rooted and had cwm recovery. The OTA failed twice . Then I unrooted the phone and did a wipe. After that, I was able to install lollipop
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OTA will always fail when you're rooted, as signature checks will fail. You need to flash a pre-rooted 157 after wiping system and caches (not data).
maids said:
I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please
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Install a non-rooted, fresh copy of 157. Close Sony Updater tool(s).
Flash the 108 kernel using Flashtool. Close Flashtool.
Root using XperiaRoot. Close XperiaRoot.
Flash the 157 kernel using Flashtool. Close Flashtool.
Install XZDR Dual Recovery, and use TWRP from now on. CWM is old and should be killed with fire.
Send me $50 and a large pepperoni pizza.
Files are available here.

maids said:
I think the version was the same.
Now my phone is not rooted and I need help to re root.
I tried towelroot but it says the phone isnt currently supported
Can someone send me some instructions please
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are you already in the Lollipop? or rather, have you installed lollipop and you want to root it?

yoorie016 said:
are you already in the Lollipop? or rather, have you installed lollipop and you want to root it?
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re done root now phone is ok back to 14.4.A.0.157 with unlocked bootloader.
Hopefully that will stop over the air update.
Now looking for rooted lollipop that I can flash