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[Unroot] Nexus 4 to 100% Stock Complete Guide [Windows & Mac!]

Need to restore your phone back to 100% because you need to send it back to Google or just want to get that feeling when you first got your Nexus 4? Use this guides below for Windows and Mac!
This will restore you back to stock 4.2 Jelly Bean, and yes after you fully finish this process you can send this back to Google for whatever reason.
Windows:
Download Links & Written Step-by-Step Guide with Pictures:
http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/12/how-to-unroot-nexus-4-to-stock-42-jelly.html
Mac:
Download Links & Written Step-by-Step Guide with Pictures:
http://www.androidrootz.com/2012/12/unroot-nexus-4-to-stock-42-on-mac.html​

4.2.2
Will this work with 4.2.2?

taylh003 said:
Will this work with 4.2.2?
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Yesterday i did same thing, only i found some different thread. It must be somewhere on nexus 4 forum. I was on PA 3+ and it worked very well. Only remember what you need to go to recovery and clear catch before booting, because in my case i couldn't boot until i wiped catch. And to enter recovery mode. You need to go enter fastboot, when choose recovery, and when you will see "dead android" you need to hold power button and then press (only one time, not hold) volume up and then you will see menu you can release power button. No need to press vol up and vol down. Just vol up, and press it only one time. Yesterday my mistake was then i always was holding power+vol up and phone was always turning off. Maybe this info will help for someone.
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this is that thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312

We need this if we go to ssc right??
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Nice tip! Also we are going to do this to get OTA updates right?View attachment 1846812

Glad to see this guide exists. I just ventured into root land last night. I'm happy this far, but I am happy to see this here for my peace of mind.
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Thanks for the guide !
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Other than the pictures how is this different from the very detailed guide we have had since day one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312

I don't see the unroot zip when I click on it...

Turb0wned said:
I don't see the unroot zip when I click on it...
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It is under step 4.

Is there also a way to just unroot without deleting all data?
All I did was replace the customrecovery.img and installing supersu. Cant I just delete that?
I have a battery problem and I need to send the phone back, but Im afraid they will drop warranty because of me rooting it (only to try to calibrate battery -,- )

And what about 4.3 ?
If you reflash your android device to 4.2.2, will it ask to install the update (4.3?)

So, did anyone tried it? does it works? my friend asks me to unroot his nexus, and i want to be sure, that i'll not kill his device

VartLokur said:
So, did anyone tried it? does it works? my friend asks me to unroot his nexus, and i want to be sure, that i'll not kill his device
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Tried, and so far it seems like I've bricked mine. When I'm supposed to see a dead Android, I have an exclamation mark instead of the "open stomach Android".

Does this work for returning to stock 4.3?

I created this account just to thank you!
It works wonders! save my life cause my nexus 4 was doomed when I installed Cynogenmod with the Cynogenmod Installer.
My wifi not working. Phone not responding when I receive a call and many more problems! Thanks to your guide I'm able to restore it perfectly.
One small problem when I using this guide is one of the steps require us to type in "4.2UnrootNexus4.zip" (actually just type "4.2UnrootNexus4)

Torch screen no respond after upgraded to I9305XXBMB2

Need help! I used cf auto root for rooting on 4.1.1 JB was successful. Later I used mobile odin to upgrade to I9305XXBMB2 which was a Singapore ROM. Flashing was completed but with back screen. So I used pc odin flashed I9305XXBMB2 with success. but my torch screen was no responding upon reboot. Even I tried factory reset still with the same reslult. I can't send it to the Samsung Service center due to flash counter = 1. Downgraded to ma6 also with same results.
I can goto download and recovery mode. Please advice!
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In download mode:
Custom binary download : yes (1 counts)
Current binary :Samsung official
System Status : official

timberwolf60 said:
Need help! I used cf auto root for rooting on 4.1.1 JB was successful. Later I used mobile odin to upgrade to I9305XXBMB2 which was a Singapore ROM. Flashing was completed by with back screen. So I used pc odin flashed I9305XXBMB2 with success. but my torch screen was no responding. Even I reset tried factory reset still with the same reslult. I can't send it to the Samsung Service center due to flash counter = 1 and status modified.
I can goto download and recovery mode. Please advice!
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torch screen? or you mean touch screen?

iamnoo said:
torch screen? or you mean touch screen?
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Yes, no responsed, press power button and I can't off it. Removed battery to off. Look like the digitizer was faulty. Due to flash counter = 1 and void the warranty.
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After factory reset, I have the bootup screen as shown, , all button on screen were no responded. Please advice. Before upgraded to mb3 firmware, everything was working.
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timberwolf60 said:
Need help! I used cf auto root for rooting on 4.1.1 JB was successful. Later I used mobile odin to upgrade to I9305XXBMB2 which was a Singapore ROM. Flashing was completed but with back screen. So I used pc odin flashed I9305XXBMB2 with success. but my torch screen was no responding upon reboot. Even I tried factory reset still with the same reslult. I can't send it to the Samsung Service center due to flash counter = 1. Downgraded to ma6 also with same results.
I can goto download and recovery mode. Please advice!
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In download mode:
Custom binary download : yes (1 counts)
Current binary :Samsung official
System Status : official
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Try Emergency Firmware restore on Kies. If that is not successful then I guess you could flash CWM (non touch edition) and then try find a way to reset your flash counter in recovery or download mode then warranty it. If not then you will have to pay up, $210 here in Aus to get screen/digitalizer/frame repaired (built together) at a Samsung place & that also renews your warrenty
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Magik_Breezy said:
Try Emergency Firmware restore on Kies. If that is not successful then I guess you could flash CWM (non touch edition) and then try find a way to reset your flash counter in recovery or download mode then warranty it. If not then you will have to pay up, $210 here in Aus to get screen/digitalizer/frame repaired (built together) at a Samsung place & that also renews your warrenty
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Thank for your replied which gave me hope. Can you kindly guide me or provided me some links, enabled me to started. Which cwm none torch version can reset counter. I tried the kies first.
Edit: kies updated to latest, some result.
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timberwolf60 said:
Thank for your replied which gave me hope. Can you kindly guide me or provided me some links, enabled me to started. Which cwm none torch version can reset counter. I tried the kies first.
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To reset the binary in download mode you need a USB jig (search to buy one online) or here is a guide for a DIY one:
http://www.androidtechno.info/2013/02/diy-usb-jig-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-to.html?m=1
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Magik_Breezy said:
To reset the binary in download mode you need a USB jig (search to buy one online) or here is a guide for a DIY one:
http://www.androidtechno.info/2013/02/diy-usb-jig-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-to.html?m=1
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USB jig won't reset binary counter on i9305..... You need to install stock ROM & kernel and after that use new version of TA (Triangle Away)... Job done.
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djembey said:
USB jig won't reset binary counter on i9305..... You need to install stock ROM & kernel and after that use new version of TA (Triangle Away)... Job done.
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Thank for helping. My torch screen no responded. If TA have a non torch version it may help.
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timberwolf60 said:
Thank for helping. My torch screen no responded. If TA have a non torch version it may help.
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I don't think there is any Non-Touch version of TA.... unlucky
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since your phone is running stock ROM&kernel you can try USB jig, that's the Only thing left to try to get back your warranty. In my case jig won't reset counter but I'm using Custom ROM .... Can't remember how was it on stock. TA works for sure but must be installed first, you can't use your screen so jig is your last chance. ..
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Try this rom, you need to do it from a PC, set in download mode then use Odin to flash the rom.
This will then put it back to stock with no increase in the binary count.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942150
Good luck

Raistlin1158 said:
Try this rom, you need to do it from a PC, set in download mode then use Odin to flash the rom.
This will then put it back to stock with no increase in the binary count.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942150
Good luck
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Downloaded bma6 pre rooted, no changed in flash counter on download mode. Still 1. Thank for all the suggestion. Cashed closed.
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Now you have put this rom on use triangle away to remove the 1 count.
It worked for me.

Raistlin1158 said:
Now you have put this rom on use triangle away to remove the 1 count.
It worked for me.
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Hehe..... good one You've missed a small detail, his screen lost touch control so he can't use apps... we trying to work out how he can reset a binary counter in download mode to get it back under warranty. ...
I own a USB jig but can't be bothered to go back to stock and test it... sorry mate
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djembey said:
Hehe..... good one You've missed a small detail, his screen lost touch control so he can't use apps... we trying to work out how he can reset a binary counter in download mode to get it back under warranty. ...
I own a USB jig but can't be bothered to go back to stock and test it... sorry mate
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Usb jig not worked for I9305, counter remain 1. It worked great for I9100.
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djembey said:
Hehe..... good one You've missed a small detail, his screen lost touch control so he can't use apps... we trying to work out how he can reset a binary counter in download mode to get it back under warranty. ...
I own a USB jig but can't be bothered to go back to stock and test it... sorry mate
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Is SOO simple.....
Just use an usb adapter and connect any mouse.
Any way Seems like faulty Melfas firmware flash.
Try that code in your dialpad.
*#2663#
Thank's

ausdim said:
Is SOO simple.....
Just use an usb adapter and connect any mouse.
Any way Seems like faulty Melfas firmware flash.
Try that code in your dialpad.
*#2663#
Thank's
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Good ideal, will try it before send to service center. *#2663# not working. But not big deal now, TA reset couter and all the status official. I will send for warranty claim. Thank for all people's help.
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Guys do you really think Samsung cares? I mean I had an Asus Transformer Prime with an unlocked boot loader. When unlocking it clearly stated the warranty is voided. A few months later my battery died and I sent it in as it was and they fixed it. I even told them it was unlocked and they fixed it.
I then heard and read somewhere that the warranty is lost to software related issues not hardware.
But oh well he reset it already. I only reset to get stock stock updates because I get bored sometimes!!
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jetbruceli said:
Guys do you really think Samsung cares? I mean I had an Asus Transformer Prime with an unlocked boot loader. When unlocking it clearly stated the warranty is voided. A few months later my battery died and I sent it in as it was and they fixed it. I even told them it was unlocked and they fixed it.
I then heard and read somewhere that the warranty is lost to software related issues not hardware.
But oh well he reset it already. I only reset to get stock stock updates because I get bored sometimes!!
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In singapore samsung services was the best compared to other brand, nokie sonyErison no good. That why I stick to Samsung phone. The next was S3 lte for me. The phone on this thread was belong to friend.
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timberwolf60 said:
Good ideal, will try it before send to service center. *#2663# not working. But not big deal now, TA reset couter and all the status official. I will send for warranty claim. Thank for all people's help.
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how did u get TA work with urs no respond touch screen????

[Q] will not root all of a sudden

hi guys all of a sudden after trying a fresh install my xperia z will not root it goes through and has superuser icon on but when i try a few root apps i dont have root on it
ive tired fresh install from unbranded uk rom and still the same darn thing is driving me crazy has any one any ideas
thanks

I solved that by repairing with PC Companion, and then re-rooting the device.

if you dont mind me asking, how are you rooting ?

Maddhouse said:
if you dont mind me asking, how are you rooting ?
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ive been trying to root with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2186423

robogo1982 said:
I solved that by repairing with PC Companion, and then re-rooting the device.
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thats what ive tried flashing rom via flashtool then updating via centre to be even more safe lol and still a no go

brockyneo said:
thats what ive tried flashing rom via flashtool then updating via centre to be even more safe lol and still a no go
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try v25 always works for me it does hang right at the last thing when says clearing up but i have root 100%
edit: You might have to reflash ftf but try the 2nd

Maddhouse said:
try v25 always works for me it does hang right at the last thing when says clearing up but i have root 100%
edit: You might have to reflash ftf but try the 2nd
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thanks ill give it a try now

aaahhh still not workiing dont understand im doing nothing different to what i usually do

Have you tried root checker?
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Maddhouse said:
Have you tried root checker?
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ya thats the app ive been using to check

Okay then, I take it you have enabled debugging, unknown sources in security and new flash of ftf (all inckude)
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Maddhouse said:
Okay then, I take it you have enabled debugging, unknown sources in security and new flash of ftf (all inckude)
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i have mate but what do you mean (all include)?

managedto get some sort or root but seems only temp root and wont let me flash a recovery because of this aaahhhh

Have you tried:
1. repairing completely with PC Companion;
2. re-rooting?

you should do a
repair with SUS followed by a factory reset (internal wipe) under settings then try rooting it again.

LitoNi said:
you should do a
repair with SUS followed by a factory reset (internal wipe) under settings then try rooting it again.
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Ok I'll give it a try but flashing via flashpoint doesn't that give it a clean wipe anyway

brockyneo said:
ya thats the app ive been using to check
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Also try to use some punctuation in your text. It makes it so much easier to read.

HTC One Demo Mode

Hi XDA,
I have a HTC One that was an ex demo phone that I bought off my boss.
The problem I am having is I am unable to set up a screen lock and I think it has something to do with it being a demo model.
It did have a demo app that I have uninstalled that made no difference. I have attempted to factory reset with no success (via settings)
I attempted to factory reset using hardware buttons but the phone just turns on skips passed where the boot menu would normally be.
Does anybody have any idea how I could fix this issue as I would like to put some sort of screen lock on my phone
Regards
Bagman002
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I would unlock it and flash a custom recovery so you can wipe the system partition
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Does attempting a factory restore from hboot yield anything?
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Going to the bootloader and wiping or going to recovery and wiping will remove any demo content there is, its not hard coded in, it's literally an app.
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I'm unable to factory reset using hardware buttons (volume down and power)
When I did a factory reset using the option in settings it still had the demo app
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Hi, I just had to wipe a store demo unit for regular use at work and came up against the same issues, however I used the ADB command "adb reboot recovery" and the phone rebooted into HTC recovery and allowed me to wipe it. Once it restarted all demo content was removed and the handset was back to being a regular device.
Hope this helps!

Just bought a demoex at the store for a good price. Had some trouble with demo mode to get it away as factory reset was greyed out but as poster above me said just enter recovery (shut down phone then press volume down + power) and from the recovery you can do a factory reset and the phone will enter "normal mode".

same problem here
Hi everybody,
I have the same problem to remove demo from htc one m8 tried factory reset but demo is still there.
Demo appears as an app in the app drawer and doesn't allow me to uninstall it.
Any solution?
Thanks.

carminhouse said:
Hi everybody,
I have the same problem to remove demo from htc one m8 tried factory reset but demo is still there.
Demo appears as an app in the app drawer and doesn't allow me to uninstall it.
Any solution?
Thanks.
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Check this over in the M8 forums
COLLECTION of Stock backup's
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376

So you think i nave to flash a stock ROM bit my Phone is 100% stock so no root access, locked bootloader and stock recovery.

carminhouse said:
So you think i nave to flash a stock ROM bit my Phone is 100% stock so no root access, locked bootloader and stock recovery.
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Try the factory reset but yes you may have to flash a stock backup to get the phone normal again

Factory reset didn't work!!! Just tried but demo is still there...
How can I flash stock backup From stock recovery?

carminhouse said:
Factory reset didn't work!!! Just tried but demo is still there...
How can I flash stock backup From stock recovery?
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you'll have to unlock the bootloader and flash the custom recovery to match the backup your going to restore

Did anyone succed in removing that crap ?
Thanks !

usernome said:
Did anyone succed in removing that crap ?
Thanks !
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tray this code.
*#*#33666#*#*
:fingers-crossed:

wrong code
right code is *#*#336666#*#*
thanks
mony_valley

mony_valley said:
wrong code
right code is *#*#336666#*#*
thanks
mony_valley
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does htc m7 have a default password to factory reset

mony_valley said:
wrong code
right code is *#*#336666#*#*
thanks
mony_valley
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Hey there, I'm in the same boat as 551515. The code is correct (thanks!) however a password/code is needed to factory reset from this menu. Do you know what it might be?
Thanks!

Press and hold the power button until a second display shows options to enable or disable demo mode and reboot.... this is how to get out of it I think on the M8..check my threads for it's full posting
No ....no need to flash, in demo mode a lot of options & uses are restricted like wifi etc but still useable as a mobile phone, as it states, it's in Demo Mode.
Thankfully you can turn it off unlike this Tab, you have to pull the battery!
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grorgan said:
Hey there, I'm in the same boat as 551515. The code is correct (thanks!) however a password/code is needed to factory reset from this menu. Do you know what it might be?
Thanks!
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Excuse me but do you have find the password / code to factory reset? Because i have the same problem, thanks a lot

Am I covered under warranty?

I've tried everything in my power to fix my phone and nothing is working. I have unrooted and wiped my phone to the best of my ability.
This is my about phone
This is my download mode
Given this, would I be still covered under my warranty
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EDIT: I think I fixed my problem by restoring a backup I found

Tattered said:
I've tried everything in my power to fix my phone and nothing is working. I have unrooted and wiped my phone to the best of my ability.
This is my about phone
This is my download mode
Given this, would I be still covered under my warranty
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Not clear what you have done; would help us here to know what steps you've taken then everyone here may have other suggestions. If it's software related and just requires the appropriate flash you might be able to take it to one of the samsung experience centers in Best Buy or you can try their new hangouts support offering and see what they say.

Or just Odin back to NCE. Just leave out the bootloader file or it will fail.
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thepktrckt said:
Not clear what you have done; would help us here to know what steps you've taken then everyone here may have other suggestions. If it's software related and just requires the appropriate flash you might be able to take it to one of the samsung experience centers in Best Buy or you can try their new hangouts support offering and see what they say.
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mcnaught82 said:
Or just Odin back to NCE. Just leave out the bootloader file or it will fail.
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I have done a factory restore via system recovery
I have attempted a firmware reset via Odin BUT ODIN DOESN'T WORK http://i.imgur.com/T1gE9Rn.png / http://i.imgur.com/zn4S94a.png.

Tattered said:
I have done a factory restore via system recovery
I have attempted a firmware reset via Odin BUT ODIN DOESN'T WORK http://i.imgur.com/T1gE9Rn.png / http://i.imgur.com/zn4S94a.png.
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Don't put bootloader in BL space. Then try again.

norbarb said:
Don't put bootloader in BL space. Then try again.
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See the second image of of Oden where it isn't checked
UPDATE: I FIXED IT ! I found a lost SD card with a backup that I restored and It fixed the problems I was having

I'm just curious. You wasn't using a Mac were you?