My brother has an LG G2 (verizon), I rooted his phone for him because he's not much of an android enthusiast himself. He wanted to get rid of some bloatware on stock rom so he downloaded a root unintaller, and in the process of it, he uninstalled something he wasn't supposed to. I don't know exactly what process/apk it was, but it was a system file. Now almost every system app force closes, (phone,mms,contacts,settings). I tried a factory reset, and the problem remains. He is still rooted, and I know the best workaround would be to flash a new rom (custom or stock, i dont really care), but that's where the problem comes in. I am trying to install this:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496 AutoRec to get a custom recovery, so I can flash a new rom, but because settings instantly force close, I cant enable to install from unknown sources. I tried to adb push the apk, but after about an hour of trying, adb doesn't recognize the device. I tried both a wired, and wireless adb attempt (idk if its even possible to adb push an apk via wireless, but I tried, and it says my device is unauthorized, so didn't work. Is there any workaround to my problem? I downloaded an app that enables usb debugging, but adb still doesn't recognize, even after i installed the driver. Been at this for hours with no luck, would be great if one of you knew a way to fix this dilemma.
FuzionRain said:
My brother has an LG G2 (verizon), I rooted his phone for him because he's not much of an android enthusiast himself. He wanted to get rid of some bloatware on stock rom so he downloaded a root unintaller, and in the process of it, he uninstalled something he wasn't supposed to. I don't know exactly what process/apk it was, but it was a system file. Now almost every system app force closes, (phone,mms,contacts,settings). I tried a factory reset, and the problem remains. He is still rooted, and I know the best workaround would be to flash a new rom (custom or stock, i dont really care), but that's where the problem comes in. I am trying to install this:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496 AutoRec to get a custom recovery, so I can flash a new rom, but because settings instantly force close, I cant enable to install from unknown sources. I tried to adb push the apk, but after about an hour of trying, adb doesn't recognize the device. I tried both a wired, and wireless adb attempt (idk if its even possible to adb push an apk via wireless, but I tried, and it says my device is unauthorized, so didn't work. Is there any workaround to my problem? I downloaded an app that enables usb debugging, but adb still doesn't recognize, even after i installed the driver. Been at this for hours with no luck, would be great if one of you knew a way to fix this dilemma.
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Just return it to stock using the guide on the main page. You can disable apps via App Manager without having root. If he does root it again, tell him to rename files to .bak instead of deleting them...
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Hello. I found a Polaris office 5 link which will work with rooted devices http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2611723. Installed as a systems app. I'm rooted, locked BL. After flashing in TWRP it will be there. Trying to open it gives the unfortunately app has stopped message. Looking to clear data in apps it shows no data at all. I go to root explorer find the apk, run in, install new and whamo - works great, no watermark, nothing. However, this is where the problem is, once I restart phone it is back to being uninstalled. It's still in system apps and libs are still there, permission are set. I'm not sure if I missed something. Followed the directions. Searched all over. Is this something to do with being rooted but still having a locked BL? If anyone knows the reason I know where the thank you button is.
Ok, I know this has been asked a lot of times, but unfortunately I didn't find my answer in any of those threads.
Few days ago I started to have charging problem (I can charge my phone only when is turned off) and I want to send it on repair while I have warranty. I can't connect phone to computer because computer doesn't even make a sound about something is connected.
Funny thing is that I can get "fastboot usb" mode and with that I managed to revert everything to stock. Main problem is that I forgot that I had superuser installed on backup I have put back and locked my bootloader. So, is there any way I could remove superuser from my phone without rooting again, cause I'm not sure if I can even root my phone again while I can't connect phone to computer except in fastboot mode.
Professor_Woland said:
Ok, I know this has been asked a lot of times, but unfortunately I didn't find my answer in any of those threads.
Few days ago I started to have charging problem (I can charge my phone only when is turned off) and I want to send it on repair while I have warranty. I can't connect phone to computer because computer doesn't even make a sound about something is connected.
Funny thing is that I can get "fastboot usb" mode and with that I managed to revert everything to stock. Main problem is that I forgot that I had superuser installed on backup I have put back and locked my bootloader. So, is there any way I could remove superuser from my phone without rooting again, cause I'm not sure if I can even root my phone again while I can't connect phone to computer except in fastboot mode.
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If your phone is locked and back to stock superuser can not be activated! Since, you don't have root a file manager would not be able to delete the file. If superuser is recognized by Google Play, you might try to uninstall it through Google Play.
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If your phone is locked and back to stock superuser can not be activated! Since, you don't have root a file manager would not be able to delete the file. If superuser is recognized by Google Play, you might try to uninstall it through Google Play.
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It is recognized, but I have only option to open it, nothing else.
Professor_Woland said:
It is recognized, but I have only option to open it, nothing else.
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I don't have superuser but I would open it and check the setting section. There probably is not a setting to delete it but there may be a setting to clean up for reinstall. It might remove enough of a trace of superuser. Sorry, I could not be more help.
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I don't have superuser but I would open it and check the setting section. There probably is not a setting to delete it but there may be a setting to clean up for reinstall. It might remove enough of a trace of superuser. Sorry, I could not be more help.
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I could disable it, but still can't remove it. Thanks for the try.
So I successfully unlocked and rooted my phone with various methods because Boost Mobile didn't make it easy, and then managed to root via TWRP,
The reason why I rooted the phone is because I want to remove bloatware like Connection Optimizer and Boost Zone.
I got a hold of a root explorer copy and managed to delete the .apk files with their respective helping files.
On top of that, I got another application to remove the installed apps and it worked.
So, after a while of using the phone without a hassle, it just randomly turns off.
And when I boot it up again, the apps are back and more annoying than before.
I have no idea how to change folder permissions (I forgot, I did it once on LG Venice but that was a while ago)
And I really need help, the bloatware takes up to 2gb and its annoying with the constant bombardment of notifications.
Please, if you can, HELP ME.
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So I successfully unlocked and rooted my phone with various methods because Boost Mobile didn't make it easy, and then managed to root via TWRP,
The reason why I rooted the phone is because I want to remove bloatware like Connection Optimizer and Boost Zone.
I got a hold of a root explorer copy and managed to delete the .apk files with their respective helping files.
On top of that, I got another application to remove the installed apps and it worked.
So, after a while of using the phone without a hassle, it just randomly turns off.
And when I boot it up again, the apps are back and more annoying than before.
I have no idea how to change folder permissions (I forgot, I did it once on LG Venice but that was a while ago)
And I really need help, the bloatware takes up to 2gb and its annoying with the constant bombardment of notifications.
Please, if you can, HELP ME.
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Have you flashed a kernel with write protection removed? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57174863&postcount=1
I've got the BOOST as well and that kept the bloatware off but occasionally they will try and re-download from the Play Store so I had to turn automatic updating of apps off and update apps manually as they come.
EDIT: I was waiting for my new user time limit to submit this. Didn't see the exact same answer posted above. That kernel worked for me (Boost 510). The later ones with performance enhancements did not. I am now bloat free.
emaggot said:
EDIT: I was waiting for my new user time limit to submit this. Didn't see the exact same answer posted above. That kernel worked for me (Boost 510). The later ones with performance enhancements did not. I am now bloat free.
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I have that already flashed, that's the one I posted. I've now got just a base system by uninstalling EVERYTHING you can imagine. I'm just saying occasionally it would try and re-download some apps but now I've got automatic updating turned off it doesn't do it anymore.
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Have you flashed a kernel with write protection removed? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57174863&postcount=1
I've got the BOOST as well and that kept the bloatware off but occasionally they will try and re-download from the Play Store so I had to turn automatic updating of apps off and update apps manually as they come.
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This method didn't work out, every time I do the command it either doesn't go through or fastboot stops responding.
CHR$+RND said:
This method didn't work out, every time I do the command it either doesn't go through or fastboot stops responding.
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Your phone has to be in FASTBOOT not the os, but I assume you know that. Try adb kill-server and then adb start-server and then do the fastboot flash boot b.img or turn the computer off and turn it back on and try again. I've had this problem a couple times, these two methods worked.
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Have you flashed a kernel with write protection removed? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpostphp?p=57174863&postcount=1
I've got the BOOST as well and that kept the bloatware off but occasionally they will try and re-download from the Play Store so I had to turn automatic updating of apps off and update apps manually as they come.
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I did this and it worked. However, the ability to change cameras is now missing. I had an option where I could change to front camera and now no camera app I get gives me the option to switch.
CHR$+RND said:
I did this and it worked. However, the ability to change cameras is now missing. I had an option where I could change to front camera and now no camera app I get gives me the option to switch.
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Yeah, the dev's are looking into it. It's a known issue.
The first few times I used Kingroot to achieve temp root, it worked great and then just went back to unrooted after a while. One time after rooting, it was spammed with error messages that the play store and other apps were crashing. I rebooted the phone and it seemed to fix it. The errors were gone and so was root. I tried kingroot again and I had the same problem. I did the same reboot and then deleted the kingroot app. I thought everything was fixed then until I plugged my phone in to charge. It shut down even though it was around 75%. I didnt know what i was doing so I put it in recovery mode and choose factory. I thought this would do a factory reset but now when my phone powers up all my apps and stuff is there. Please advise how to completely rid my device of kingroot. Thanks in advance
Update: When I started in factory mode, there was a testing app called commserver or something like that running. I saw in other forums to reboot to remove that and i did and it worked. Still would like advice on removing kingroot completely.
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The first few times I used Kingroot to achieve temp root, it worked great and then just went back to unrooted after a while. One time after rooting, it was spammed with error messages that the play store and other apps were crashing. I rebooted the phone and it seemed to fix it. The errors were gone and so was root. I tried kingroot again and I had the same problem. I did the same reboot and then deleted the kingroot app. I thought everything was fixed then until I plugged my phone in to charge. It shut down even though it was around 75%. I didnt know what i was doing so I put it in recovery mode and choose factory. I thought this would do a factory reset but now when my phone powers up all my apps and stuff is there. Please advise how to completely rid my device of kingroot. Thanks in advance
Update: When I started in factory mode, there was a testing app called commserver or something like that running. I saw in other forums to reboot to remove that and i did and it worked. Still would like advice on removing kingroot completely.
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To remove Kingroot completely, you need to reflash the system partition. You can do this by plugging your phone into a computer, installing the Verizon Upgrade Assistant, and using the "repair your phone" option. Doing this will wipe your phone, so backup any data first.
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To remove Kingroot completely, you need to reflash the system partition. You can do this by plugging your phone into a computer, installing the Verizon Upgrade Assistant, and using the "repair your phone" option. Doing this will wipe your phone, so backup any data first.
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Thanks, I'm kinda a noob so could you walk through the steps like you were talking to a baby? Like do I put my phone in recovery mode and then download the version thing on the computer? How do you suggest backing up my phone? Sorry for the bother, I'm new to this stuff. Thanks again
Sure:
1. Boot your phone normally. Backup whatever data you want to preserve. Make sure that whatever backups you make are stored in a place that is outside of your phone.
The best way to backup your phone depends on what you want to backup. If you're worried about losing contacts, don't be. I'm pretty sure Google backs those up automatically. You can make sure by going to https://www.google.com/contacts/. If you see contacts there, you're good. If you're worried about losing pictures, plug your phone into a computer and use a file browser to copy the folder called DCIM to your computer. If you want to try backing up your texts, there's an app on the play store called Super Backup that might help. Just make sure that you transfer whatever backup file it makes to a cloud drive or your computer.
2. Plug your phone into a computer running Windows (I'm not sure if it what I'm about to describe works on a Mac or not, but I know that it does not work on Linux). You should get a pop-up that says something like "do you want to install the verizon upgrade assistant?" Install it. If you don't see the pop-up, install this instead: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481. This is the Motorola Device Manager, and it's basically the same thing.
3. If you're using the Verizon tool, select "repair device" and follow the instructions. If you're using the Motorola tool, look for something that says "repair phone" or something like that, and follow those instructions.
4. The tool will wipe your phone, along with all of that nasty Kingroot stuff that tries to make modifications to /system despite the fact that /system is write-protected until you unlock with Sunshine (which is why it messed up your phone).
5. If you decide you want it, download Sunshine from here: http://theroot.ninja/download.html.
6. Go into your phone's security settings and allow installation of apps from unknown sources.
7. Click on the Sunshine apk that you downloaded to your phone to install it.
8. Open the Sunshine app and follow the instructions. If, when your phone reboots, you see a bootloader unlocked warning message instead of the black and white Motorola M symbol that usually appears, it was successful. If it was unsuccessful, keep trying. It should get it after a few tries.
Today I found my phone in an updater loop, continuously trying to update.
I am on stock rom (EU), rooted with magisk.
I have tried to uninstall magisk as mentioned in the Magisk guide, with no success.
I have read that generally updating will not work once rooted.
But is there at least the option of stopping the thing from continuously trying to update while I figure out my options?
Returning to stock and then update seems like too much work... I'd rather then install a custom rom.
Besides this stuff, I'm really enjoying this phone!
Looks like going to apps and stop moto updater app solved it...
Check your data usage. I fixed it the same way but when I checked my account I saw unused over 40gbs of data. It just spammed downloaded and kept trying to install it. I just switched to lineageOS.
Open terminal app and execute this command:
Code:
su
pm disable com.motorola.ccc.ota
This will 'freeze' the app