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newb with newb question

as said above ^ I'm a newb
anyway, I just wanted to know if while following the root/flash custom rom etc guide sticky in the forum, how would I revert back to my original ROM. Is there something I need to do before flashing a custom rom etc?
Thanks

impulse_blue said:
as said above ^ I'm a newb
anyway, I just wanted to know if while following the root/flash custom rom etc guide sticky in the forum, how would I revert back to my original ROM. Is there something I need to do before flashing a custom rom etc?
Thanks
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yes! make a backup of your current rom! always..

How do I do that? sorry ><

impulse_blue said:
How do I do that? sorry ><
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using clockwork recovery mod.
see this for a brief idea.
in simple words...after installing clockwork recovery just go to the recovery...select backup and restore>backup and it will be done in a few minutes.

impulse_blue said:
How do I do that? sorry ><
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Just before you are about to install the rom in clockwork mod select back up and it does it for you.

thanks heaps both of you

or you could be cocky like me and just wipe the whole thing ....
If i need to return it for warranty i'll just flash one of the stock roms found here ...

Psyloid said:
or you could be cocky like me and just wipe the whole thing ....
If i need to return it for warranty i'll just flash one of the stock roms found here ...
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in my country they would accept only the regional stock rom and there is no stock rom for my region in the stock rom section

no regional stock rom!
ajeya said:
in my country they would accept only the regional stock rom and there is no stock rom for my region in the stock rom section
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oh yea! no regional stock rom for our region!

santhoshpirate said:
oh yea! no regional stock rom for our region!
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actually it is available for 8 euros

ajeya said:
actually it is available for 8 euros
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oh god!! With whom should we trade the rom? football ah?

santhoshpirate said:
oh god!! With whom should we trade the rom? football ah?
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....yes

Where can find the stock rom section ?
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Khair.wara said:
Where can find the stock rom section ?
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA App
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033922

ROOT for 4.3?

Any root available for 4.3 that does not involve downgrade of firmware?
Like the 360 root or Vroot that i just "plug and play"

You will he aware when root is available but at the moment nothing along them lines for 4.3 is been done/confirmed working
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk

Think unlock recovery, install custom cwm, flash latest supersu should work though

also possibl when OTA updates starts popping up mybe updating OTA might keep root from .257 if you had it rooted...
but no one tried it yet, i'm waiting for OTA personally.

i tried with kingo... but a message say that want install mtk camera, maybe is the exploit for root.. but i stop the installation

lol... the new firmware has not even been out for a full day and people are already asking for various things... let the devs play with it a little.. geez....

What I know will be released soon a rooted firmware .290 Android 4.3. So stay tuned, when come out just update and done.

I've created rom for recovery with root and recovery, root works, but root file managers can't mount system for write but titanium works fine

Fully Rooted Firmware with Android 4.3 was released today!
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
Enjoy the flashing. :fingers-crossed:

eclyptos said:
Fully Rooted Firmware with Android 4.3 was released today!
Link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988
Enjoy the flashing. :fingers-crossed:
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No, it's not the root method as well. It's just a 4.3 zip and we flash it into the 4.2 (.257) kernel

Brianlymtb said:
No, it's not the root method as well. It's just a 4.3 zip and we flash it into the 4.2 (.257) kernel
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I know is not a Root method. Devs do not do miracles but if you want 4.3 rooted this is the way.

eclyptos said:
I know is not a Root method. Devs do not do miracles but if you want 4.3 rooted this is the way.
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That does not give full root, mounting system is still a problem that we are working on.

gregbradley said:
That does not give full root, mounting system is still a problem that we are working on.
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Thanks guys. Keep us updated.
Sent from my C6903 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

eclyptos said:
I know is not a Root method. Devs do not do miracles but if you want 4.3 rooted this is the way.
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Unfortunately my Z1 is 6902. So still cannot do it as well.

eseregin said:
Think unlock recovery, install custom cwm, flash latest supersu should work though
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Excuse me for hijacking this thread, but where would I find information on how to install/load recovery on my unlocked Z1? I've searched and searched but I can't seem to find this.

mpkossen said:
Excuse me for hijacking this thread, but where would I find information on how to install/load recovery on my unlocked Z1? I've searched and searched but I can't seem to find this.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768142
All the information you need, or you could simply search "how to install recovery".

mpkossen said:
Excuse me for hijacking this thread, but where would I find information on how to install/load recovery on my unlocked Z1? I've searched and searched but I can't seem to find this.
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Just flash a custom kernel, Doomkernel has dual recovery.
Regards,
~J2C

TagEHeuer said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1768142
All the information you need, or you could simply search "how to install recovery".
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Thanks. Though this is the samsung forums, hence I wasn't able to find it
Just2Cause said:
Just flash a custom kernel, Doomkernel has dual recovery.
Regards,
~J2C
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Right, thanks! I'll check that out!

waiting for DooMLorD root for ZR android 4.3

waiting for one click root simple & fast & best..........

chandansomani said:
waiting for one click root simple & fast & best..........
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And you need to open a new thread about that?

effective said:
And you need to open a new thread about that?
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+1

because other methods are not that easy to understand
Shysparrow how did you rooted on stock rom 4.3?

chandansomani said:
Shysparrow how did you rooted on stock rom 4.3?
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Prerooted Method by sijav - Here

Pre-Rooted Stock 201

Can i get a link to download Pre-Rooted Stock .201 Rom? and steps to flash it
not this btw
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704312
i want a fully stock, absolutely nothing changed rom.

You mean this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704009

mrjraider said:
You mean this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2704009
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yes that. i looked for it, but couldnt find it. guess i didnt tried hard enough thanks man
btw where's a link to download the SU zip?

Should be in that thread. If not, here: http://download.chainfire.eu/204/SuperSU/

mrjraider said:
Should be in that thread. If not, here: http://download.chainfire.eu/204/SuperSU/
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Thanks man, appreciate it :good:

[Q] Kitkat Stock ROM

Hey guys quick question, i am currently living with my long suffering firmware that is jellybean...the phones needing a good clean out and update!
So i was wondering if there is a UK regional FTF for the latest kit kat?
BUT ALSO! i have seen generic ES (Spain) Regional FTFs for Kit Kat and i will be moving to Spain in September.. so should i just go a head and flash that? i don't know the difference between ES & UK (not that i have managed to find a UK version, maybe someone could point me in the right direction)
Also are these FTFs available for rooting? my phone is currently rooted with CWM and will most likely want to re-root after i have flashed with flashtools..
sorry to ask such nooby questions
Thanks
Chris

xeningti said:
Hey guys quick question, i am currently living with my long suffering firmware that is jellybean...the phones needing a good clean out and update!
So i was wondering if there is a UK regional FTF for the latest kit kat?
BUT ALSO! i have seen generic ES (Spain) Regional FTFs for Kit Kat and i will be moving to Spain in September.. so should i just go a head and flash that? i don't know the difference between ES & UK (not that i have managed to find a UK version, maybe someone could point me in the right direction)
Also are these FTFs available for rooting? my phone is currently rooted with CWM and will most likely want to re-root after i have flashed with flashtools..
sorry to ask such nooby questions
Thanks
Chris
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UK Firmware version will work fine in Spain also
Here is link for generic UK Kitkat
You can re-root using towelroot after flashing with flashtool

androidtweaker1 said:
UK Firmware version will work fine in Spain also
Here is link for generic UK Kitkat
You can re-root using towelroot after flashing with flashtool
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Hey thanks for that! awesome
just out of curiosity? is the 4.4.2 any better than jellybean? in terms of performance and features? just a general opinion
cheers
chris

xeningti said:
Hey thanks for that! awesome
just out of curiosity? is the 4.4.2 any better than jellybean? in terms of performance and features? just a general opinion
cheers
chris
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The UI is a bit different with lot of bloatware removed.
Battery drain will be there initially but it will disappear after play store automatically updates.
Hitting thanks will be more appreciated than typing it

androidtweaker1 said:
The UI is a bit different with lot of bloatware removed.
Battery drain will be there initially but it will disappear after play store automatically updates.
Hitting thanks will be more appreciated than typing it
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i've thanked both posts and i am currently flashing excited! i havn't heard of towelroot before? i usually use doomlord kernel? does it definetaly work with xperia z? the reason i ask is i am not sure if after flashing the bootloader locks again..... do you need a locked or unlocked bootloader?
cheers
chris

xeningti said:
i've thanked both posts and i am currently flashing excited! i havn't heard of towelroot before? i usually use doomlord kernel? does it definetaly work with xperia z? the reason i ask is i am not sure if after flashing the bootloader locks again..... do you need a locked or unlocked bootloader?
cheers
chris
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I had rooted using the old school method because towelroot was not availabe then
Towelroot will work to root and its the easiest way at the moment.
After rooting just download and install SuperSU from play store.
After flashing firmware Bootloader wont be locked again
Kernel and Root are two different things
You will have to flash recovery again though as flashing firmware will remove the recovery
You can get the recovery from here
Dont follow root instructions from the link as you will be rooted after using towelroot

androidtweaker1 said:
I had rooted using the old school method because towelroot was not availabe then
Towelroot will work to root and its the easiest way at the moment.
After rooting just download and install SuperSU from play store.
After flashing firmware Bootloader wont be locked again
Kernel and Root are two different things
You will have to flash recovery again though as flashing firmware will remove the recovery
You can get the recovery from here
Dont follow root instructions from the link as you will be rooted after using towelroot
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what an awesome member!
you my friend! are a gentleman and a scholar! many thanks!
chris

xeningti said:
what an awesome member!
you my friend! are a gentleman and a scholar! many thanks!
chris
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Cheers :good::highfive:

androidtweaker1 said:
Cheers :good::highfive:
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one last question actually!!! i re installed flash tools before i flashed (still havnt flashed as of yet as need to back up) and when in open flashtools i see this error in the list
"Error parsing settingsprefs.js"
any ideas?

xeningti said:
one last question actually!!! i re installed flash tools before i flashed (still havnt flashed as of yet as need to back up) and when in open flashtools i see this error in the list
"Error parsing settingsprefs.js"
any ideas?
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Have you installed Java?
Edit: If not install it

androidtweaker1 said:
Cheers :good::highfive:
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androidtweaker1 said:
Have you installed Java?
Edit: If not install it
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absolutely im on java 7 update 65
here's a pic

xeningti said:
absolutely im on java 7 update 65
here's a pic
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You can proceed with flashing without any issues :highfive:

androidtweaker1 said:
You can proceed with flashing without any issues :highfive:
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i dont mean to be disrespectful but are you absolutely sure? i can't risk my phone getting gubbed hahah

xeningti said:
i dont mean to be disrespectful but are you absolutely sure? i can't risk my phone getting gubbed hahah
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ok ok ok!!! ill flash!! hahaha

xeningti said:
ok ok ok!!! ill flash!! hahaha
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Post results after flashing

androidtweaker1 said:
Post results after flashing
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will do!

androidtweaker1 said:
Post results after flashing
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BOOM
and cheers once again!

xeningti said:
BOOM
and cheers once again!
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:good:

androidtweaker1 said:
:good:
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sorry to be a pain again! having trouble getting CWM and doomlord kernal+root (sorry i just enjoy doomlords kernels) i hav installed ADB driver etc and it DOES boot into fastboot... when i type in "fastboot boot boot.img" it says its complete then you hear the sound of the device ejecting..... but the blue light stays solid... so i have to volume up+power to reboot and CWM isnt installed..... any ideas?