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I followed the method to root my phone per http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713954 but I am trying to install the latest update from Verizon. I am getting an error code when trying to update, 0x111708, anyone come across this and any solutions to fix it so I can update?
Thanks in advance!

SirCheese said:
I followed the method to root my phone per http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713954 but I am trying to install the latest update from Verizon. I am getting an error code when trying to update, 0x111708, anyone come across this and any solutions to fix it so I can update?
Thanks in advance!
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What ROM are you on or where you on?

MicroMod777 said:
What ROM are you on or where you on?
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No ROM and haven't put one, just rooted.

I'm rooted via Stump Root after taking 26A and I'm unclear which version of Freedom I can use to get custom recovery installed and not get a brick in the process.. guidance would be appreciated.

Stbrightman said:
I'm rooted via Stump Root after taking 26A and I'm unclear which version of Freedom I can use to get custom recovery installed and not get a brick in the process.. guidance would be appreciated.
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Use the "KitKat 24A ota freedom zip". Just check the md5, and run that bad-boy!

njstein said:
Use the "KitKat 24A ota freedom zip". Just check the md5, and run that bad-boy!
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Thx, yeah ended up just going for it and it worked perfectly. Niiiiiiiice.

Does autorec not work?

staticx57 said:
Does autorec not work?
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Who you replying too?

Anyone have any further suggestions? I am being prompted to update every day now.

SirCheese said:
Anyone have any further suggestions? I am being prompted to update every day now.
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Don't know the entire situation, but if you have a custom recovery, then need to revert to stock. If stock recovery and just root, then update, root should be held over update. After update, then install custom recovery.

njstein said:
Don't know the entire situation, but if you have a custom recovery, then need to revert to stock. If stock recovery and just root, then update, root should be held over update. After update, then install custom recovery.
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It is stock, all I did was root to remove Verizon bloat.

SirCheese said:
It is stock, all I did was root to remove Verizon bloat.
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If it's the update to go from 24a to 26a, then do the update. Root should persist (it has for me, I've done it twice now). I haven't seen anything in the way of performance improvement, but the persistent "update now" pop-up is annoying.

njstein said:
If it's the update to go from 24a to 26a, then do the update. Root should persist (it has for me, I've done it twice now). I haven't seen anything in the way of performance improvement, but the persistent "update now" pop-up is annoying.
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That' the problem, I can't do the update, I get an error 0X1117008. And everything I had read so far, hasn't been helpful, and I really don't want to tell Verizon I rooted it. I am sure they will shoo me away.

SirCheese said:
That' the problem, I can't do the update, I get an error 0X1117008. And everything I had read so far, hasn't been helpful, and I really don't want to tell Verizon I rooted it. I am sure they will shoo me away.
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Ahh, gotcha. So, have you tried to kdz back to 24A, disable myverizon app, root with ioroot25, then taking ota?

njstein said:
Ahh, gotcha. So, have you tried to kdz back to 24A, disable myverizon app, root with ioroot25, then taking ota?
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I haven't :silly:

SirCheese said:
I haven't :silly:
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Try that. Something isn't right and I'm betting starting over will fix it (hopefully).

[RESTORE] Factory Restore 24A zip

Here's a fast way to do a full factory restore so you can take an ota without erasing your internal storage.
This will not however remove the rooted message for a warrant claim.
Check MD5's before flashing.
Step 1: Flash Flash KK24a System Restore 1st.
Step 2: Flash KK24a Bootstack Restore 2nd.
Warning: You will loose your custom recovery after reboot.
Download: KK24A System Restore
https://mega.co.nz/#!kEljCSTY!qPS7oSXokZRg3j60FNzgmeA7sbpda8IMB-4uFTJuMxI
MD5: d3926bcb4b2938e33020c1e8b540414b
Download: KK24A Bootstack Restore
https://mega.co.nz/#!0E00kb6K!wH1bJHbFuqTQpZo2QKLeBrpf21slTgnOSMstivVS7Qs
MD5: dce61ff31f060164bb89962ffe8a1b8c

Reserved....
Can't do 27a restore as System.img is too big for a zip to be flashed. Its over 2.2gb. Needs to be under 2.1gb for custom recovery to flash it. I can't get it compressed under 2.1gb.

This is cool thanks!

Way cool !! Thanks!

Can i use this to upgrade from 4.2.2 ?

berz said:
Can i use this to upgrade from 4.2.2 ?
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Yes.....

@MicroMod777, just to make sure before I proceed, I lose my custom recovery (in op), but I'm assuming I maintain root? I've read from others root is kept through 27a, and that Freedom Tools also restores recovery. Am I correct on all? Thank you!

njstein said:
@MicroMod777, just to make sure before I proceed, I lose my custom recovery (in op), but I'm assuming I maintain root? I've read from others root is kept through 27a, and that Freedom Tools also restores recovery. Am I correct on all? Thank you!
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You'll loose root, but root detection is still there. You can use my freedom tools to get custom recovery on 27a.

You'll loose root, but root detection is still there. You can use my freedom tools to get custom recovery on 27a
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Excellent, thank @MicroMod777. One more question; after I flash this, I'm unrooted, no custom recovery. If I root the 24a using ioroot25 (but not a custom recovery), will the root maintain through the updates to 27A? I recall reading somewhere on here that it did. Thanks for your work!!

njstein said:
Excellent, thank @MicroMod777. One more question; after I flash this, I'm unrooted, no custom recovery. If I root the 24a using ioroot25 (but not a custom recovery), will the root maintain through the updates to 27A? I recall reading somewhere on here that it did. Thanks for your work!!
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Not really sure, but you can always use Stump Root on 27A. Can take up to 10 minutes for it to root through brute force:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g3/orig-development/root-stump-root-lg-g3-sprint-verizon-t2850906

I am pretty sure root maintains with the OTA 27A.

Awesome. This is great for when I gotta go to stock real quick for some fix or something and will real helpful once lollipop is out
Sent from my VS980 4G

hi... noob question... sry... how can I install this zip... on my custom recovery?!? ... thanks for any answer

kuribox said:
hi... noob question... sry... how can I install this zip... on my custom recovery?!? ... thanks for any answer
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noob answer.... Read the Original Post other wise known as the OP.
And if that doesnt work then read it 15 times more... [emoji41]
Sent from my VS980 4G

Can i use this to downgrade from lollipop ?

hoangan12 said:
Can i use this to downgrade from lollipop ?
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Yes, but why?

MicroMod777 said:
Yes, but why?
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my phone has problems with touch. very difficult to turn the power button, many touch up
to turn on the screen. flash kdz and tot file failed >"<

MicroMod777 said:
Reserved....
Can't do 27a restore as System.img is too big for a zip to be flashed. Its over 2.2gb. Needs to be under 2.1gb for custom recovery to flash it. I can't get it compressed under 2.1gb.
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Looks like they may have patched that in twrp recently.
https://github.com/omnirom/android_bootable_recovery/commit/78ab0c5807c17e343cc4fa9af86ea2d787e0e047
Though this could also just be for backups over 2gb... But they split those anyway.

Yoinx said:
Looks like they may have patched that in twrp recently.
https://github.com/omnirom/android_bootable_recovery/commit/78ab0c5807c17e343cc4fa9af86ea2d787e0e047
Though this could also just be for backups over 2gb... But they split those anyway.
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Now using zerofree in linux to fix that problem.

MicroMod777 said:
Now using zerofree in linux to fix that problem.
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I haven't had to use it on my LP system images. I used 7zip to compress one with zerofree, the other without zerofree, and the difference was around 8MB. I'm assuming LG didn't add too much junk info. this time around.

Need Help ASAP

I was trying to use this method for safestrap the how to root the new 4.4.4 update i amd still on 4.2.2 but i installed the rom and i flashed the wrong kernel now my phone is boot looping and wont go anywhere. What can i do.
[How-To] Root G900AUCU2AOA1 4.4.4 (2/3/2015) that is the method i used. I was one i believe on NG3 and is there a way to odin back to stock rom because i can put it in download mode.

willyyumm27 said:
I was trying to use this method for safestrap the how to root the new 4.4.4 update i amd still on 4.2.2 but i installed the rom and i flashed the wrong kernel now my phone is boot looping and wont go anywhere. What can i do.
[How-To] Root G900AUCU2AOA1 4.4.4 (2/3/2015) that is the method i used. I was one i believe on NG3 and is there a way to odin back to stock rom because i can put it in download mode.
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Odin back to stock NCE then repeat the process to update and root using @muniz_ri thread its super easy actually.
Don't worry you're not bricked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3021120

Thank you so much! I also had another question can you downgrade back to nce if you are on 4.4.4? Using the same method as before ?

willyyumm27 said:
Thank you so much! I also had another question can you downgrade back to nce if you are on 4.4.4? Using the same method as before ?
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Yep I just did last night messing around

Thank you for the help!

I did this same thing. But when I tried to flash back to stock it stays bootlooping.

Ndvorak said:
I did this same thing. But when I tried to flash back to stock it stays bootlooping.
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What exactly did you do please provide more information

OPOfreak said:
What exactly did you do please provide more information
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I did this.
http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/help/messed-t3023635

Ndvorak said:
I did this.
http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/help/messed-t3023635
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Very easy go back and reread the OP and follow each step exactly you've obviously missed a step.
Take your time its easy to miss something if your frustrated.
As long as you get into download you'll be fine and can get it fixed.

Best way to root VS98026a

My G2 was made in 2014 I guess and it comes with VS98026a. Some people say stumproot works but I'm not taking any risks. What would be the best and safest way to go about rooting this phone?
Thanks in advance

androidnewbie123 said:
My G2 was made in 2014 I guess and it comes with VS98026a. Some people say stumproot works but I'm not taking any risks. What would be the best and safest way to go about rooting this phone?
Thanks in advance
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You're not really risking anything. Either stump root works for you, or it does not. You will have to use brute force mode.
If it doesn't work for you, then you will have to .kdz or .tot your way back to 24A, and root 24A with ioroot. After that, just go to system settings, and do a system upgrade all the way up to 27A.

bouchigo said:
You're not really risking anything. Either stump root works for you, or it does not. You will have to use brute force mode.
If it doesn't work for you, then you will have to .kdz or .tot your way back to 24A, and root 24A with ioroot. After that, just go to system settings, and do a system upgrade all the way up to 27A.
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So if the root method fails my phone won't mess up or anything?
I'll keep the downgrade as a last resort because it looks really confusing.
Thanks!

androidnewbie123 said:
So if the root method fails my phone won't mess up or anything?
I'll keep the downgrade as a last resort because it looks really confusing.
Thanks!
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No, it won't mess up your phone. It will just fail at rooting your phone is all.

bouchigo said:
No, it won't mess up your phone. It will just fail at rooting your phone is all.
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It says towelroot is only meant for the g3 but people reported success on the g2. Is it a good idea to try?

androidnewbie123 said:
It says towelroot is only meant for the g3 but people reported success on the g2. Is it a good idea to try?
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I've never tried it, but I don't see the harm in trying it.
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk

I have the g2 vs98010b and towel root worked fine for me easiest root i have ever done, but haven't had success getting custom recovery yet

bell boy said:
I have the g2 vs98010b and towel root worked fine for me easiest root i have ever done, but haven't had success getting custom recovery yet
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We were talking about towel root on 26A, not 10B.

Yes I am aware of that just providing my results for op's consideration.

Stump root did the trick for me, and autorec for the recovery. G2 has so many easy ways to do stuff
Thanks guys for the confirmations

bell boy said:
I have the g2 vs98010b and towel root worked fine for me easiest root i have ever done, but haven't had success getting custom recovery yet
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496

androidnewbie123 said:
Stump root did the trick for me, and autorec for the recovery. G2 has so many easy ways to do stuff
Thanks guys for the confirmations
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If you ever .kdz to 27A, stump root will work, but don't use AutoRec. You'll get a video call error every time at boot up, and you'll get random reboots, and weird phone behavior.
There are other things you can do to get around that.
Sent from my VS980 4G using Tapatalk

bouchigo said:
If you ever .kdz to 27A, stump root will work, but don't use AutoRec. You'll get a video call error every time at boot up, and you'll get random reboots, and weird phone behavior.
There are other things you can do to get around that.
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I didn't KDZ to anything
Autorec worked, went straight to CloudyG2 2.2
All in 1 hour
I love the G2

androidnewbie123 said:
I didn't KDZ to anything
Autorec worked, went straight to CloudyG2 2.2
All in 1 hour
I love the G2
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I know you didn't. I said: "If you ever...". It was just a heads up :good:

[Q] noobie problems-lollipop

Okay. So currently im backing up my s4 active device using samsung kies 3. android version 4.4.2. I have Broadband Version I537UCUNH3. The device is rooted using towelroot a while back. I wanted to know if i update to lollipop will it remove my root? Because i dont want root anymore and i want it updated. Is there a way to Update and keep my data and stuff. And it wont bother me if root is gone.
yesterday i tried to update it but it said update failed.(a message popped up to update) Phone rebooted and looked normal so i went to sleep. My question is again is that How will i update my device and keep my apps and such, even if it removes root. Dont want it anymore. AND if i cant is it bad to stay in this android version 4.4.2? Anyways thanks**sry for my bad english.

Technoob321 said:
Okay. So currently im backing up my s4 active device using samsung kies 3. android version 4.4.2. I have Broadband Version I537UCUNH3. The device is rooted using towelroot a while back. I wanted to know if i update to lollipop will it remove my root? Because i dont want root anymore and i want it updated. Is there a way to Update and keep my data and stuff. And it wont bother me if root is gone.
yesterday i tried to update it but it said update failed.(a message popped up to update) Phone rebooted and looked normal so i went to sleep. My question is again is that How will i update my device and keep my apps and such, even if it removes root. Dont want it anymore. AND if i cant is it bad to stay in this android version 4.4.2? Anyways thanks**sry for my bad english.
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How to update to lollipop manually while keeping root
Short version: install FlashFire, download the zip file in the OP, flash following the instructions carefully

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
How to update to lollipop manually while keeping root
Short version: install FlashFire, download the zip file in the OP, flash following the instructions carefully
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Will this delete all my data? Like photos, apps, music, settings? And if it does.. then is it okay to stay on 4.4.2?

Technoob321 said:
Will this delete all my data? Like photos, apps, music, settings? And if it does.. then is it okay to stay on 4.4.2?
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It should not delete your data. The only thing that would do that would be to use Odin to flash back to NE3, which I don't think is necessary. If you stay on 4.4.2, the Android Police will arrest you and throw you in a dungeon cell with only outdated Apple products to pass your time. Lol jk sorry it's perfectly fine to stay on 4.4.2 you'll just have to find a way to disable the OTA app (can always uninstall it with Titanium Backup, that's what I've done in the past).

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It should not delete your data. The only thing that would do that would be to use Odin to flash back to NE3, which I don't think is necessary. If you stay on 4.4.2, the Android Police will arrest you and throw you in a dungeon cell with only outdated Apple products to pass your time. Lol jk sorry it's perfectly fine to stay on 4.4.2 you'll just have to find a way to disable the OTA app (can always uninstall it with Titanium Backup, that's what I've done in the past).
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I really appreciate your help How can i repay you? Last few questions unless more comes up :3 Did you use The keeproot method yourself? Is it simple? Does OC6 have problems currently? Because when if i update to tht idk if ill use any of my root stuff anymore.

Technoob321 said:
I really appreciate your help How can i repay you? Last few questions unless more comes up :3 Did you use The keeproot method yourself? Is it simple? Does OC6 have problems currently? Because when if i update to tht idk if ill use any of my root stuff anymore.
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I used the keeproot method myself, it is simple enough as long as you follow and understand the instructions. OC6 does not have any problems that I am aware of. You can always be rooted (that is do the keeproot method) and then just not do anything with root once on OC6. More generally speaking it is perfectly possible (maybe even somewhat normal) to be rooted and not do anything about it. Root really is only giving yourself complete access to the file system/OS, you don't actually have to do anything with it. And I'm pretty sure once you're on OC6 you could just unroot. Point being, while you need root to get to OC6 manually, once on OC6, you have plenty of choices if you really don't want to be rooted.
Always pleased to help when I can. And you've already repaid me by hitting the thanks button :good:

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I used the keeproot method myself, it is simple enough as long as you follow and understand the instructions. OC6 does not have any problems that I am aware of. You can always be rooted (that is do the keeproot method) and then just not do anything with root once on OC6. More generally speaking it is perfectly possible (maybe even somewhat normal) to be rooted and not do anything about it. Root really is only giving yourself complete access to the file system/OS, you don't actually have to do anything with it. And I'm pretty sure once you're on OC6 you could just unroot. Point being, while you need root to get to OC6 manually, once on OC6, you have plenty of choices if you really don't want to be rooted.
Always pleased to help when I can. And you've already repaid me by hitting the thanks button :good:
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Man.. Your awesome. So there is way to unroot in OC6 once i get there?im just really skeptical about the keeproot method. So follow instructions carefully and it should do it? No hidden tricks? lol. and damn the I537 OC6 stock rooted rom is huge. I have NH3 stock rooted so will it work? No music, apps, or anything will be deleted.. im sorry im just paranoid. *when i downloaded the OC6 rooted rom, it says unexpected end of archive but im still able to open it. And when i try to extract it onto a folder it says Archive is either unknown format or damaged* What do i do? sry for the multiple questions :3. Any help would be helpful btw im only downloading in incase i want to update

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Man.. Your awesome. So there is way to unroot in OC6 once i get there?im just really skeptical about the keeproot method. So follow instructions carefully and it should do it? No hidden tricks? lol. and damn the I537 OC6 stock rooted rom is huge. I have NH3 stock rooted so will it work? No music, apps, or anything will be deleted.. im sorry im just paranoid. *when i downloaded the OC6 rooted rom, it says unexpected end of archive but im still able to open it. And when i try to extract it onto a folder it says Archive is either unknown format or damaged* What do i do? sry for the multiple questions :3. Any help would be helpful btw im only downloading in incase i want to update
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The update works fine and didn't erase any of my data. I can't think of any hidden tricks lol It's huge because it's Samsung and they include too much bloatware. NH3 should work,not 100% positive. Did you try opening it with winrar? Actually you don't need to extract the most recent update file if I remember correctly...

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The update works fine and didn't erase any of my data. I can't think of any hidden tricks lol It's huge because it's Samsung and they include too much bloatware. NH3 should work,not 100% positive. Did you try opening it with winrar? Actually you don't need to extract the most recent update file if I remember correctly...
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Yea i tried to open it with winrar. Anyways i will just try to redownload it. if i do.. all i do is drag the zip file to my phone and use the Flash thing, to activite it? But as long as 4.4.2 is perfectly fine ill probably stay on it. Unless i need to update to OC6. Can i pm u if i have problems?

Technoob321 said:
Yea i tried to open it with winrar. if i do.. all i do is drag the zip file to my phone and use the Flash thing, to activite it? Can i pm u if i have problems?
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Correct and feel free to pm if you have questions

Technoob321 said:
I have NH3 stock rooted so will it work? No music, apps, or anything will be deleted.. im sorry im just paranoid.
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I just did the update method from stock rooted NH3 and everything worked just fine