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Strange behaviour, lost root

Something strange has happened. Today I flashed the topogigi GB rom. Before flashing, I updated CWM to the latest version (5.0.2.0?) and ran Backtoext3 even though I was already on ext3. The topogigi rom was corrupt (my fault) and wouldn't load. Also all my backups became unavailable in CWM. I ended up flashing an old Nightly which was my only choice. From there I rolled back CWM to the previous release (5.0.1.6?) and flashed an uncorrupted copy of the topogigi rom. Everything worked perfect.
A few hours later, I decided to try to restore my stock 10d backup. That was quite buggy. Among other things, my sim card was locked for a long while and then coming back. I restored my topogigi rom again, and it seems ok, except I have lost root.
What to do now? I wonder if the phone is unstable. Also I need root!

Search for the Superuser thread by ChainsDD, that'll sort out your root.

http://androidsu.com/superuser/

krumcake said:
Something strange has happened. Today I flashed the topogigi GB rom. Before flashing, I updated CWM to the latest version (5.0.2.0?) and ran Backtoext3 even though I was already on ext3. The topogigi rom was corrupt (my fault) and wouldn't load. Also all my backups became unavailable in CWM. I ended up flashing an old Nightly which was my only choice. From there I rolled back CWM to the previous release (5.0.1.6?) and flashed an uncorrupted copy of the topogigi rom. Everything worked perfect.
A few hours later, I decided to try to restore my stock 10d backup. That was quite buggy. Among other things, my sim card was locked for a long while and then coming back. I restored my topogigi rom again, and it seems ok, except I have lost root.
What to do now? I wonder if the phone is unstable. Also I need root!
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If you installed a stock rom using smart flash then that procedure makes us the slave user again since that's the company procedure to restore the device !!
Don't worry again root your device using Superone Click !!!!
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GoDzPlaY said:
If you installed a stock rom using smart flash then that procedure makes us the slave user again since that's the company procedure to restore the device !!
Don't worry again root your device using Superone Click !!!!
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I did not use smartflash though, I only restored a nandroid of 10d, which I had flashed with lg update tool when it first came out.
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temasek said:
http://androidsu.com/superuser/
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I have su installed. Just lost root...
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There is a flashable zip where u can gain root once flashed. Its downloadable from that site.
U got su but probably the su binary got messed up.

GoDzPlaY said:
If you installed a stock rom using smart flash then that procedure makes us the slave user again since that's the company procedure to restore the device !!
Don't worry again root your device using Superone Click !!!!
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I tried using superoneclick. It fails, saying /Gingerbreak not found.
Can I not use superoneclick on GB roms? I have always had it prerooted, so it hasen't been a problem

krumcake said:
I tried using superoneclick. It fails, saying /Gingerbreak not found.
Can I not use superoneclick on GB roms? I have always had it prerooted, so it hasen't been a problem
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First you keep on trying different tricks and traps if none of those worked then use Smart Flash Tool and install the stock rom !!!
After you are done with full installation root your phone and install the CWM recovery !!!
I am sure this will work !!
Firmware:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1035041
How to use Smart Flash:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1008070
But do this only if nothing is working right for you !!!

So, is it possible to root a GB rom?
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But do this only if nothing is working right for you !!!
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Thank you for the links ;-) Hopefully I wont have to smartflash
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krumcake said:
So, is it possible to root a GB rom?
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Yes, as the bootloader isn't locked, any ROM can be rooted. If there is no exploit then NVFlash a recovery and root via that.

krumcake said:
So, is it possible to root a GB rom?
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Ya it is, rom doesn't matter !!
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I found one more way to get back the SuperUser on your device !!
If you are able to go into CWM recovery then install MODACO ROM(since it is v2.2.2) and then use "SuperOneClick on Froyo 2.2.2" to root your phone !!
Link for Modaco rom :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1021803
Link for Super One Click :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Try this procedure !!
It should work !!

GoDzPlaY said:
Try this procedure !!
It should work !!
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Thanks again.
Can I boot into CWM without root? I thought that could be harmful to try?
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krumcake said:
Thanks again.
Can I boot into CWM without root? I thought that could be harmful to try?
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If you are unable to boot into CWM then you have to use Smart Flash !!
Just check if you are able to boot into CWM or not ???

Very strange...
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GoDzPlaY said:
I found one more way to get back the SuperUser on your device !!
If you are able to go into CWM recovery then install MODACO ROM(since it is v2.2.2) and then use "SuperOneClick on Froyo 2.2.2" to root your phone !!
Link for Modaco rom :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1021803
Link for Super One Click :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Try this procedure !!
It should work !!
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Sorry, but this is insane. If you can boot into CWM, then just flash this: http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
Flashing a ROM (which already has root) then using SuperOneClick (redundant at this point)..?

Ya I am surprised how can one enter CWM when he is not a SuperUser !!!
But maybe that's why he titled as " Strange behaviour " !!!
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Rusty! said:
Sorry, but this is insane. If you can boot into CWM, then just flash this: http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip
Flashing a ROM (which already has root) then using SuperOneClick (redundant at this point)..?
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Oh yaaa this is much better procedure !!!

New Update - Flash via CWM and keep root/recovery intact

Google just came out with a new update (JRO03D). Using the following method, you can apply it to your Nexus 7 and keep CWM and root.
Pre-requisites: Stock JRO03C Build. CWM Recovery. Root. NO CUSTOM ROMS. NO CUSTOM BUILD.PROP.
Step #1 - Backup your su app (root) with Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper.
Step #2 - Download http://core.routed.com/update.zip and put it in your /sdcard
Step #3 - Install update.zip via CWM.
Step #4 - Reboot tablet, and restore root via Voodoo.
Step #5 - Enjoy latest Google update!
My earlier version tried to keep the 'su' file suid-exec root, but that seemed to have caused failures for people, so I took that part out. I'll look into why in the morning. But for now, the above steps do work fine.
IF YOU TRIED MY EARLIER VERSION AND IT FAILED AT THE UPDATING OF PERMISSIONS, BACKUP ROOT AND INSTALL THIS FILE: http://core.routed.com/fix.zip
Thanks.

I think I should point out that this would probably not be a good idea to flash if you are using a custom ROM, since it's a bunch of patch files to the various applications on the device, which might differ depending on the ROM you are using. It should only be used on the stock ROM (outside of custom recovery and/or root).

It didn't work for me, and it aborted. Now my WiFi doesn't work and I dong know hot to fix it. I'll try in the morning.
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ridiculousnicholas said:
It didn't work for me, and it aborted. Now my WiFi doesn't work and I dong know hot to fix it. I'll try in the morning.
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Where did it fail? I installed it on mine (prior to posting this) and it worked perfectly. If it failed at the very beginning, you probably had validation enabled. Try disabling it and reapplying the update.

ALSO, make sure you had already applied the first update! The one that should have popped up when you first powered the device on. The above update I made is for the SECOND one, not the first. ie: JRO03C -> JRO03D. If yours is not the former, do not apply this, as the patching could fail.

I do not know. Do you think its because I have a custom kernel?
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ridiculousnicholas said:
I do not know. Do you think its because I have a custom kernel?
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Possibly, but I don't think so. This doesn't change the kernel, only update a bunch of system apks, libraries and a few other files. Do you remember how far it got before it failed? It should have given a step-by-step update in the CWM logs:
ui_print("Verifying current system...");
ui_print("Removing unneeded files...");
ui_print("Patching system files...");
ui_print("Unpacking new files...");
ui_print("NOT Unpacking new recovery...");
ui_print("Symlinks and permissions...");
ui_print("Patching remaining system files...");
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Also, check your "About" page to see what build you are currently on.

There's been about 30 people who have downloaded this so far. Any other feedback?

The symlinks I believe and I am on jrO03c
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ridiculousnicholas said:
The symlinks I believe and I am on jrO03c
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Did you have root before the update? How about after?

ridiculousnicholas said:
The symlinks I believe and I am on jrO03c
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Ok, I figured out the problem. Here is the fix for you:
First, make a backup of your root. Use Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper.
Then, apply this via CWM:
http://core.routed.com/fix.zip
That will fix your permissions and wifi should work now. I'm going to update the OP now .

phonic said:
Ok, I figured out the problem. Here is the fix for you:
First, make a backup of your root. Use Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper.
Then, apply this via CWM:
http://core.routed.com/fix.zip
That will fix your permissions and wifi should work now. I'm going to update the OP now .
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Hey guys, I'm about to go through rooting my Nexus 7. Its my first root, hell this is my first android tablet. What changes should i make, if any, based on the info in this thread, to the "How to Root Your Nexus 7 For idiots who have never Rooted anything before and have never owned a Android device before July 13th and want to be sure they do it properly without screwing anything up and keeping their files intact Guide 2.0" that i am hoping to find somewhere on this site (feel free to give suggestions for this as well but im pretty sure i saw a good thread). Ive already updated to the second 4.1.1 update today. thanks

Thanks for the files and easy instructions. :good:
Just a note if you modified your build.prop to enable the table UI you must restore your original for this to work.
The first time I tried it failed due to the build.prop differences. I quickly restored my original and reapplied with no issues.

TerryNova said:
Thanks for the files and easy instructions. :good:
Just a note if you modified your build.prop to enable the table UI you must restore your original for this to work.
The first time I tried it failed due to the build.prop differences. I quickly restored my original and reapplied with no issues.
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Thanks for the update, and glad it worked!
btw, I did mention the "no custom build.prop" in my pre-requisite list

[Q] urgent help needed!!

Hello guys, as a friend was having trouble with her sgs+, i had to install a custom rom, and i had a samsung phone before and i know the procedure, so i first installed the official CWM for sgs+ and tried to install blazr rom battery edition.. it got installed, and when i press reboot, it was rebooting to recovery only... then i was a bit tensed as it was not my phone, and thought of installing other recovery and try other rom afterwards, i installed feamod recovery and the rom was booting normally, and it was fine, but the rom isnt good and she wanted some other rom, and then i downloaded ehndroix rom and when i try to install it, i get a code 7 error ( 'assert' some error) and i know that this problem is because the phone isnt being detected as sgs+, i tried installing different roms, with different recoveries but the same code 7 error, then i installed brood rom rc5 via odin and its doing well, but she really wanted enhdroix rom and i still get code 7 error while installing roms, please can someone tell me how to fix the code 7 error? or are there any other custom roms for sgs+ which can be installed though odin?
your help would be greatful, please :crying:

read here, same error 7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303815
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If you are absolutely sure the rom is for your device you can remove the assert lines from the updater script. These are usually the first couple of lines in the script. But if the rom is not for your device and you bypass the assert.....well then you could have a nice brick.
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compacity said:
read here, same error 7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303815
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i tried even that, i am still getting the same error.. are there any custom roms which can be installed via odin?

jd1639 said:
If you are absolutely sure the rom is for your device you can remove the assert lines from the updater script. These are usually the first couple of lines in the script. But if the rom is not for your device and you bypass the assert.....well then you could have a nice brick.
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Yeah i know that, and wanted to try that but didnt know exactly how many lines to delete, if you could give an example i would try it out.. and yeah, the rom is 100% for that phone only.

roh756 said:
Yeah i know that, and wanted to try that but didnt know exactly how many lines to delete, if you could give an example i would try it out.. and yeah, the rom is 100% for that phone only.
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Before you do that, make sure you have the latest version of cwm. You can get the error 7 with an older cwm and the newer roms. The assert lines are pretty obvious. Just delete the lines that start with assert. Extra the rom zip and with your way down to the updater script and open it with notepad ++
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jd1639 said:
Before you do that, make sure you have the latest version of cwm. You can get the error 7 with an older cwm and the newer roms. The assert lines are pretty obvious. Just delete the lines that start with assert. Extra the rom zip and with your way down to the updater script and open it with notepad ++
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okay, thanks

Help rooting problems

Okay ı got some huge problem here's my story:
My phones running stock ICS rom with boot 6.13.xxx revolutionary s-off blahblah and the huge problem is I cant root it I have recovery flashed I got everything I need I downloaded superuser 3.1.3 arm signed zip file thingy got into recovery and flashed it using install from zip rebooted my phone opened up superuser and guess what I had FC I was wondering if the flashing was passed so I opened root checker
And nope it wasn't so I downloaded another superuser (i tried like over 7 different superuser and I even tried binary only) flashed them rebooted opened root checker and nope no difference but superuser opened so I got into superuser and tried to update binary but the update failed -_- please help ASAP
-revolutionary-
HBoot 6.13.xxxx s-off
Not rooted
Stock rom
The rest I can't remember
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P.s. I have maybe a little bit over-posted this message Idk how to close the topics
EDIT:i found the problem: I can't install SU binary please help
EDIT: Okay okay seems that I can use a PC for a while and I'm gonna flash ViperViVo again (i like it too badly) version 2.5.3 thanks for all Ur help guys
:thumbup:
EDİT: wait hold on can someone upload vipervivo to zippyshare or 4shared the current download site sucks awfully and time-outs sometimes heres the link to the .zip

I have wrong to rooting my phone and make my phone is "bootloop"

nababan said:
I have wrong to rooting my phone and make my phone is "bootloop"
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Same problem but fixed it maybe I can help you
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If you have unlocked the bootloader and installed a custom recovery then you can boot to recovery and backup your current rom. You can then flash a custom rom with superuser and see if it works.
Good luck.

phabulous said:
If you have unlocked the bootloader and installed a custom recovery then you can boot to recovery and backup your current rom. You can then flash a custom rom with superuser and see if it works.
Good luck.
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I'm not in range of an computer to flash the boot.IMG on my phone but I will try thx. Any other suggestions?
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phabulous said:
If you have unlocked the bootloader and installed a custom recovery then you can boot to recovery and backup your current rom. You can then flash a custom rom with superuser and see if it works.
Good luck.
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oziboy said:
I'm not in range of an computer to flash the boot.IMG on my phone but I will try thx. Any other suggestions?
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The OP stated that he has Revolutionary S-Off HBOOT so flashing the boot.img is not necessary.
Have you tried flashing the stock, rooted ROM in my signature as others have suggested on some of your other duplicate posts?

tpbklake said:
The OP stated that he has Revolutionary S-Off HBOOT so flashing the boot.img is not necessary.
Have you tried flashing the stock, rooted ROM in my signature as others have suggested on some of your other duplicate posts?
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*facepalm* I have tried without flashing boot.IMG but phone got into bootloop so I reverted to stock ics without root but I'll try if I'm in range of an pc :thumbup:
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okay okay another problem, i cant download viper can someone upload it to zippyshare or 4shared :fingers-crossed: ??? please respond ASAP heres link to .zip thanks for in advance and thanks again for all the help

oziboy said:
okay okay another problem, i cant download viper can someone upload it to zippyshare or 4shared :fingers-crossed: ??? please respond ASAP heres link to .zip thanks for in advance and thanks again for all the help
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The link that you have referenced was uploaded by a member who is no long associated with Team Viper and I for one do not feel that it would be right to upload and repost this ROM without Team Viper's consent or knowledge. That's just how I roll and hope others in this forum would agree.
I suggest you choose another custom ROM from the Development section.

Ok guys my problem is solved I installed vipervivo 2.5.3 succesfully and it seemed like my phone got into sleep mode that's why it timed out... Downloaded and installed successfully thanks all for the help
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Sorry forgot to post someone said that I can flash roms directly in cwm if I have revolutionary s-off without flashing the boot.IMG in fasboot I didn't knew I could do that with s-off because I don't have s-off really long (only 3weeks or less) and my last flash was 1.5months ago so thanks for telling I didn't knew that xD
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[Q] update rooted/twrp phone

hey guys my phone is currently at 5.0 with rooted and twrp(just for phone backup/restore basically) and would like to update to 5.1. I tried installing the ota zip file from twrp but fail to do so. How should I proceed for this? I already converted the recovery back to stock but still no success on updating the file from sideload either. Any help would be appreciated!

vince0312 said:
hey guys my phone is currently at 5.0 with rooted and twrp(just for phone backup/restore basically) and would like to update to 5.1. I tried installing the ota zip file from twrp but fail to do so. How should I proceed for this? I already converted the recovery back to stock but still no success on updating the file from sideload either. Any help would be appreciated!
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U should be completely stock before updating to 5.1.. U can achieve it by downloading the correct system files of lollipop since its available.. And flash it using fastboot..... :thumbup:
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rohithksaj said:
U should be completely stock before updating to 5.1.. U can achieve it by downloading the correct system files of lollipop since its available.. And flash it using fastboot..... :thumbup:
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if i go complete stock i would have to lose all the settings and update then go back to root again? Other files I have done back up but the settings are just a hassle somehow(minor tweaks here and there in settings)

vince0312 said:
if i go complete stock i would have to lose all the settings and update then go back to root again? Other files I have done back up but the settings are just a hassle somehow(minor tweaks here and there in settings)
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Yup... Go back to stock.. Update.. And root again....
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