Normally, I wouldn't hesitate to factory reset, but because of the complicated nature of root/updates losing root/bricking devices, I want to be sure before I do this.
I have a Verizon Moto X, on 4.4, rooted, and have frozen the MotorolaOTA app so I don't get update notifications. I have noticed some weird behavior with my device, and just general instability, so I want to factory reset, but keep root. Can I just go into settings and hit factory reset, and have everything be ok (keep root, no brick, no update)? Should I go through the whole process of downgrading back to 4.2.2, rooting, updating, like I did when 4.4 came out? Basically, what is the best way to reset my device, stay on 4.4, and keep root?
Related
Good Morning All,
I have done some searching and have not found anything specific to my question on Factory Resets and Frozen Software Updates. I am assuming a Factory Reset will essentially thaw anything I have frozen with Titanium since it is essentially reverting the phone back to factory default. However, when I have updated ROMs or installed new ones, I have always been told and had to thaw Software Udpate before updating otherwise it would cause issues even with performing a data wipe.
Is this the same with a Factory Reset? Or do I need to thaw Software Update before doing a factory reset?
I am assuming a Factory Reset is different from a Data Wipe but I am not 100%.
Normally, I would just thaw the freeze since it is so easy, but I had lost root reverting back to the stock kernel from Blitzkreig. I know I can just regain root and then thaw, but I would prefer to not waste my time if it is necessary. Also, it is just something good to know for future use.
Appreciate the help here.
I see people saying stuff like "not going to update because I want root"....(sorry not going to keep fixing mistakes sSwiftKey makes anymor) ccan't you just factory reset when root ccomesout? I ask this bbecause Iwant llollipop and iIddon't want to waitfor root on 4.4
No
When It reset it stays on what ever update u have..
One of the features I thought was really good about 5.0 was when setting up a new device or after a factory reset, one had the option to restore from another device from a Google Cloud based image. One could also choose which apps to reload as well.
I thought that this was great. I wanted to try it when I received my new Moto X 2014. When I received my Moto X, I updated to 5.0, rebooted, then did a factory reset before booting back to the new device. Upon reboot, I was greeted with the 5.0 startup screen. I went through the process, skipping Tap n Go. Then it came to sign into your Google account. After signing in, I did not get the page with the option to setup from a previous device. Instead, I get the Moto Migrate app.
I factory reset several times to ensure that I hadn't missed anything. I always got the Moto Migrate app, rather than the 5.0, restore from a previous device screen.
My question, did Moto Migrate take the place of being able to restore from a cloud based image of a previous device?? I really liked the idea of images being stored in the cloud and being able to restore from them after a factory reset. This seemed that it would really take the pain out of a factory reset. What gives? Did I miss something?
sailindawg said:
One of the features I thought was really good about 5.0 was when setting up a new device or after a factory reset, one had the option to restore from another device from a Google Cloud based image. One could also choose which apps to reload as well.
I thought that this was great. I wanted to try it when I received my new Moto X 2014. When I received my Moto X, I updated to 5.0, rebooted, then did a factory reset before booting back to the new device. Upon reboot, I was greeted with the 5.0 startup screen. I went through the process, skipping Tap n Go. Then it came to sign into your Google account. After signing in, I did not get the page with the option to setup from a previous device. Instead, I get the Moto Migrate app.
I factory reset several times to ensure that I hadn't missed anything. I always got the Moto Migrate app, rather than the 5.0, restore from a previous device screen.
My question, did Moto Migrate take the place of being able to restore from a cloud based image of a previous device?? I really liked the idea of images being stored in the cloud and being able to restore from them after a factory reset. This seemed that it would really take the pain out of a factory reset. What gives? Did I miss something?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have the same exact issue. What did you end up having to do to fix this? It seems everyone stopped posting on this issue.
That is what happened to me too when I got the phone. I think Motorola is using the Moto Migrate in place of Google's system which is a shame as you need to physically have the other device with Moto's system. You could always try using a 3rd party app for backup and restores like Helium. They aren't the best or easiest but they can be better than nothing.
Yup for me the same, restoring original fw and doing factory reset no window told me to restore from an other device. Such of info appear with custom rom where moto apps are not installed
Greetings,
Just bought a VZW Moto X 2014 loaded with 5.0. Unfortunately, right after I powered it on, it pulled down the 5.1 OTA, though it appears to have deferred the installation, which is good, as I intend to give it the MOFO treatment shortly.
Questions:
1. How can I continue to defer the installation?
2. If I do a factory reset (I still have another phone to use), assuming the 5.1. didn't install yet, will it wipe the download?
3. If I can factory reset and eliminate the 5.1 download, how can I avoid this repeating? With my original Moto X, I was able to freeze the MotoOTA after I rooted it.
TIA,
GG
Garageguy05 said:
Greetings,
Just bought a VZW Moto X 2014 loaded with 5.0. Unfortunately, right after I powered it on, it pulled down the 5.1 OTA, though it appears to have deferred the installation, which is good, as I intend to give it the MOFO treatment shortly.
Questions:
1. How can I continue to defer the installation?
2. If I do a factory reset (I still have another phone to use), assuming the 5.1. didn't install yet, will it wipe the download?
3. If I can factory reset and eliminate the 5.1 download, how can I avoid this repeating? With my original Moto X, I was able to freeze the MotoOTA after I rooted it.
TIA,
GG
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Same thing. Freeze MotoOTA after rooting and clear your cache to get rid of the OTA file.
Thanks.
Do I need to worry about the update self-executing at some point, similar to what I saw on my HTC One? Or will it stay dormant until it is activated by the user?
GG
Garageguy05 said:
Thanks.
Do I need to worry about the update self-executing at some point, similar to what I saw on my HTC One? Or will it stay dormant until it is activated by the user?
GG
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not sure if it will. Best bet is to clear the cache once you freeze MotoOTA that way it will delete the OTA sitting on your device.
It has been a while since I have done anything to my phone. Recently I have been having major issues with signal strength and not being able to send text messages so I figured a factory reset would be in order.
I am currently on OE2 which was rooted via ping pong root. My questions are:
1. If I factory reset, do I retain root?
2. If I lose root, will an update be automatically pushed to the device? I would prefer this not to happen so I could root again.
if you are rooted and you factory reset it will keep root.