[Q] Mofo'd my phone and rooted...now what? - X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I rooted my VZW XT1096 via the mofo method. I was thinking that after I flashed my system with a rooted system I would be able to flash a custom recovery and then flash a ROM. There's a CM12.1 build for the Victara but I don't know how to flash it.
Also, it seems like you can only flash IMG files and not zips with mofo.exe. This makes things very difficult because I haven't seen any ext4 system ROMs out there.

jsbenson said:
I rooted my VZW XT1096 via the mofo method. I was thinking that after I flashed my system with a rooted system I would be able to flash a custom recovery
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Did you read my noob guide? If you had, you would see that root doesn't unlock your bootloader and you need an unlocked bootloader to flash a custom recovery.
There is a link to my noob guide in the OP of the MoFo support thread on the paid software forum.
jsbenson said:
Also, it seems like you can only flash IMG files and not zips with mofo.exe.
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Correct. Your bootloader is locked and you have no way of unlocking it - you cannot install a zip b/c you don't have a custom recovery and you can't have a custom recovery unless your bootloader is unlocked.
jsbenson said:
This makes things very difficult because I haven't seen any ext4 system ROMs out there.
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Did you read the OP of the MoFo thread before you purchased? There are custom images for the XT1096 and links to them in the OP of the MoFo thread.
Also, this is your only option if you have an XT1096. So it is this or nothing.

JulesJam said:
Did you read my noob guide? If you had, you would see that root doesn't unlock your bootloader and you need an unlocked bootloader to flash a custom recovery.
There is a link to my noob guide in the OP of the MoFo support thread on the paid software forum.
Correct. Your bootloader is locked and you have no way of unlocking it - you cannot install a zip b/c you don't have a custom recovery and you can't have a custom recovery unless your bootloader is unlocked.
Did you read the OP of the MoFo thread before you purchased? There are custom images for the XT1096 and links to them in the OP of the MoFo thread.
Also, this is your only option if you have an XT1096. So it is this or nothing.
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I was a little confused so I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything. Thanks for the info. I'll read through the posts again.

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Update for unlocked bootloader

Can we update phone's software via ota even after unlocking the boot loader and installing custom recovery
Nooooooooooooooooo
No, Not even in your dreams,
From what I've learned from my own Issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/totally-screwed-updating-rooted-x-4-4-4-t2896292
Never update phone's software via ota, while you are on Custom Recovery.
Patel21 is correct, you can't with a custom recovery.
You need stock recovery to take the OTA, then you can reinstall a custom recovery
m.ryuu said:
Can we update phone's software via ota even after unlocking the boot loader and installing custom recovery
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Yes you can as long as you flash back to stock recovery before accepting the OTA. Once done, flash custom recovery and root if lost.
m.ryuu said:
Can we update phone's software via ota even after unlocking the boot loader and installing custom recovery
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OTA will not install when you have a custom recovery on your phone. Instead you'll be stuck in a bootloop if you have tried to install an OTA with a custom recovery.
Rather than my retyping everything... Please see -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-OTA.html
I've flashed ota updates via custom recovery, you just have to know what you're doing. Also, the Moto boot loader won't relock as far as I know after an update. It doesn't on the Dev edition, not sure about unlocked retail or devices that have been unlocked with sunshine.
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Since all unlocked devices are the same as the dev edition....the same would be true.
KJ said:
Since all unlocked devices are the same as the dev edition....the same would be true.
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The only thing I want sure of was sunshine. If you unlocked via a code, then yes, all of them act the same.
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imnuts said:
I've flashed ota updates via custom recovery, you just have to know what you're doing. Also, the Moto boot loader won't relock as far as I know after an update. It doesn't on the Dev edition, not sure about unlocked retail or devices that have been unlocked with sunshine.
Sent from my Moto X
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I don't completely understand how Sunshine works, so I can't say for sure, however based on reading the thread, my understanding is it wont relock.
But if you unlock via mfastboot oem unlock {YourUniqueCode} your bootloader will not relock itself. This holds true for developer and non-developer alike.
Someone pls post a Link to stock recovery
m.ryuu said:
Someone pls post a Link to stock recovery
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It's in the sbf for your phone/carrier/version.
4.4.4 version Asia retail not there
m.ryuu said:
4.4.4 version Asia retail not there
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Have you checked -> http://www.filefactory.com/folder/dd05c058d3ff8dbe/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=25 too?
Is it possible to get custom roms on xperia play r800i locked boot loader. Running gin2kat android 2.3.7.

[Q] Upgrading from 5.0>5.1

Is it okay to flash the newest image (LMY74I) coming from LMY47O? I won't do any harm in skipping 5.0.1 will I?
Fastboot or recovery? Stock or custom rom? Best to fastboot the updated bootloader and radio if you are updating via custom recovery. I run stock and fastboot bootloader, radio, and system. Boot into recovery and then reboot. Before it reboots you will be prompted to install root. I use this updating method to keep my apps and settings.
mymusicathome said:
Fastboot or recovery? Stock or custom rom? Best to fastboot the updated bootloader and radio if you are updating via custom recovery. I run stock and fastboot bootloader, radio, and system. Boot into recovery and then reboot. Before it reboots you will be prompted to install root. I use this updating method to keep my apps and settings.
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That didn't answer my question. I'm wondering if I can skip 5.0.1 stock and go straight to 5.1 still stock.
Forerunner326 said:
That didn't answer my question. I'm wondering if I can skip 5.0.1 stock and go straight to 5.1 still stock.
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He couldn't answer your question because you were too vague. And still are.. What method are you using (now we know you're stock)? And will you be remaining unrooted?
rootSU said:
He couldn't answer your question because you were too vague. And still are.. What method are you using (now we know you're stock)? And will you be remaining unrooted?
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Unrooted, stock, 5.0 LMY47O to 5.1 LMY47I still stock and unrooted. I am sorry for the confusion.
Forerunner326 said:
Unrooted, stock, 5.0 LMY47O to 5.1 LMY47I still stock and unrooted. I am sorry for the confusion.
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If you're planning on unlocking the bootloader and flashing the full factory image then yes I that should be fine. Just a word of caution, relocking the bootloader has left some people in a bad place so do ensure if you just relock, that your phone is fully working and booting before hand.
rootSU said:
If you're planning on unlocking the bootloader and flashing the full factory image then yes I that should be fine. Just a word of caution, relocking the bootloader has left some people in a bad place so do ensure if you just relock, that your phone is fully working and booting before hand.
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Is this because oem unlocking was unchecked for those people?
rootSU said:
If you're planning on unlocking the bootloader and flashing the full factory image then yes I that should be fine. Just a word of caution, relocking the bootloader has left some people in a bad place so do ensure if you just relock, that your phone is fully working and booting before hand.
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Even if the device is rooted, all it will do is cause root to be lost correct?
Forerunner326 said:
Is this because oem unlocking was unchecked for those people?
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See this post on relocking instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59699095
Forerunner326 said:
Even if the device is rooted, all it will do is cause root to be lost correct?
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Yes but if its rooted, you'll never get OTA, so there's no point flashing the entire factory image.
If you flash the entire factory image and dont root, you'll get ota in future.
Though, I'm guessing g you'll be impatient anyway so its will be irrelevant. In which case since you'll probably just want to flash yourself and be rooted, why bother flashing the entire factory image? You dont need to flash recovery or bootloader... Just flash radio, system and boot.
rootSU said:
Yes but if its rooted, you'll never get OTA, so there's no point flashing the entire factory image.
If you flash the entire factory image and dont root, you'll get ota in future.
Though, I'm guessing g you'll be impatient anyway so its will be irrelevant. In which case since you'll probably just want to flash yourself and be rooted, why bother flashing the entire factory image? You dont need to flash recovery or bootloader... Just flash radio, system and boot.
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so if you are rooted on 5.0 stock and unlocked bootloader and no custom recoveries. How do you install the 5.1 update without losing everything?
theDXT said:
so if you are rooted on 5.0 stock and unlocked bootloader and no custom recoveries. How do you install the 5.1 update without losing everything?
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Flash everything from the factory image except the userdata.img

[Q] rooted, unlocked, TWRP recovery, stock, Verizon OTA help

I have a Verizon Nexus 6 that is rooted, unlocked, custom TWRP recovery and stock running 5.1 build LMY47E and I am getting the OTA notification for the 5.1.1 update. I have searched a good deal of places and haven't found the answer to how I might go about getting the update. I have been out of the rooting game for several years, so I am rusty and need a little help. I wasn't sure if there was a way to take the update and stay rooted or if I have to completely undo everything back to stock. Any info would be a great help and appreciated.
I could be mistaken, but I don't think that you can take an OTA amd remain rooted. I think it will break root, and you will have to re-root.
What I would suggest is to just flash a custom ROM that is build on 5.1.1 like Beans' PureNexus. That is what I am running, and it is great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/rom-pure-nexus-project-t3148214
evolefty said:
I have a Verizon Nexus 6 that is rooted, unlocked, custom TWRP recovery and stock running 5.1 build LMY47E and I am getting the OTA notification for the 5.1.1 update. I have searched a good deal of places and haven't found the answer to how I might go about getting the update. I have been out of the rooting game for several years, so I am rusty and need a little help. I wasn't sure if there was a way to take the update and stay rooted or if I have to completely undo everything back to stock. Any info would be a great help and appreciated.
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a.demarco said:
I could be mistaken, but I don't think that you can take an OTA amd remain rooted. I think it will break root, and you will have to re-root.
What I would suggest is to just flash a custom ROM that is build on 5.1.1 like Beans' PureNexus. That is what I am running, and it is great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/rom-pure-nexus-project-t3148214
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When installing a recovery, the updater script looks at system and boot. This means that you can not be rooted and and have the stock, encrypted kernel. You also need to have stock recovery to install the OTA.
You can download the 5.1.1 factory image from Google and flash the boot.img, system.img, bootloader.img, and radio.img. Then, while still in bootloader, select "recovery" and you will boot to TWRP where you can flash the SuperSU.zip.
a.demarco said:
I could be mistaken, but I don't think that you can take an OTA amd remain rooted. I think it will break root, and you will have to re-root.
What I would suggest is to just flash a custom ROM that is build on 5.1.1 like Beans' PureNexus. That is what I am running, and it is great.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/rom-pure-nexus-project-t3148214
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The OTA will not install when the device is rooted
cam30era said:
When installing a recovery, the updater script looks at system and boot. This means that you can not be rooted and and have the stock, encrypted kernel. You also need to have stock recovery to install the OTA.
You can download the 5.1.1 factory image from Google and flash the boot.img, system.img, bootloader.img, and radio.img. Then, while still in bootloader, select "recovery" and you will boot to TWRP where you can flash the SuperSU.zip.
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Just checked again and yes I am rooted, with TWRP and I also checked and the device is not encrypted, so maybe that is why I am getting the notification. I really appreciate your input on getting the update installed.
evolefty said:
Just checked again and yes I am rooted, with TWRP and I also checked and the device is not encrypted, so maybe that is why I am getting the notification. I really appreciate your input on getting the update installed.
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You'll get the notification. You just can't flash it.
I'm not sure there's been a full, satisfactory answer to this thread (or a few others). Would using something like Nexus Root Toolkit to 1) unroot 2) restore stock recovery, 3) accept the OTA. Will this work?
- Does this relock the bootloader? (Would we then have to unlock, thus wiping the device?)
- Can we successfully re-root and flash recovery? (Or will new 5.1.1 versions be needed?)
At some point, to get 5.1.1 going, should I just backup and flash the whole bloody image from Google?
DogzOfWar said:
I'm not sure there's been a full, satisfactory answer to this thread (or a few others). Would using something like Nexus Root Toolkit to 1) unroot 2) restore stock recovery, 3) accept the OTA. Will this work?
- Does this relock the bootloader? (Would we then have to unlock, thus wiping the device?)
- Can we successfully re-root and flash recovery? (Or will new 5.1.1 versions be needed?)
At some point, to get 5.1.1 going, should I just backup and flash the whole bloody image from Google?
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- OTA`s will not install if the sytem, boot and recovery are modified in any way.
- Reflashing the stock image will NOT lock the bootloader
- And yes you can flash a custom recovery and reroot after updating.
Or flash the latest stock rom with TWRP from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/fxz-nexus-6-recovery-flashable-fastboot-t3066052.
gee2012 said:
- OTA`s will not install if the sytem, boot and recovery are modified in any way.
- Reflashing the stock image will NOT lock the bootloader
- And yes you can flash a custom recovery and reroot after updating.
Or flash the latest stock rom with TWRP from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/fxz-nexus-6-recovery-flashable-fastboot-t3066052.
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So the question that started this thread: My system is technically modified. Can I unroot and replace recovery, and now be in a sufficiently "unmodified" state? OR, do I have to lock the bootloader in order for the OTA to continue?
I think the OP and myself are trying to do the same thing: We're lazy, we don't want to wipe, we don't want to lose data, we just want the OTA without having to reflash the whole thing. Does anyone know if this is possible?
DogzOfWar said:
So the question that started this thread: My system is technically modified. Can I unroot and replace recovery, and now be in a sufficiently "unmodified" state? OR, do I have to lock the bootloader in order for the OTA to continue?
I think the OP and myself are trying to do the same thing: We're lazy, we don't want to wipe, we don't want to lose data, we just want the OTA without having to reflash the whole thing. Does anyone know if this is possible?
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Best/easiest is to:
- fastboot erase system
- fastboot flash system system.img
- flash the stock boot and recovery.img if needed
- adb sideload the OTA in stock recovery
This will not wipe your device
And you don`t have to lock the bootloader ever unless you have too RMA it or send it in for service, OTA`s will even install with a unlocked bootloader.
DogzOfWar said:
So the question that started this thread: My system is technically modified. Can I unroot and replace recovery, and now be in a sufficiently "unmodified" state? OR, do I have to lock the bootloader in order for the OTA to continue?
I think the OP and myself are trying to do the same thing: We're lazy, we don't want to wipe, we don't want to lose data, we just want the OTA without having to reflash the whole thing. Does anyone know if this is possible?
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Supplementing that: using the "unroot" function in SuperSU is not sufficient with Lollipop. It still leaves the vestiges of a few modified files that will cause an OTA to fail.
gee2012 said:
Best/easiest is to:
- fastboot erase system
- fastboot flash system system.img
- flash the stock boot and recovery.img if needed
- adb sideload the OTA in stock recovery
This will not wipe your device
And you don`t have to lock the bootloader ever unless you have too RMA it or send it in for service, OTA`s will even install with a unlocked bootloader.
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gee2012 said:
Best/easiest is to:
- fastboot erase system
- fastboot flash system system.img
- flash the stock boot and recovery.img if needed
- adb sideload the OTA in stock recovery
This will not wipe your device
And you don`t have to lock the bootloader ever unless you have too RMA it or send it in for service, OTA`s will even install with a unlocked bootloader.
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Thanks for the info and I really appreciate your input. What are your feelings on using Wug's toolkit to unroot and go back stock, take the update, then re-root and flash the custom recovery. I have never used a toolkit before, but that seems to be the popular method. Like I said at the beginning I am new to all of this, the last device I rooted and really messed around with was the droid x so bear with me as I am learning. I am currently reading about Wug's and will look at the method you just spoke of, but any info would be great.
evolefty said:
Thanks for the info and I really appreciate your input. What are your feelings on using Wug's toolkit to unroot and go back stock, take the update, then re-root and flash the custom recovery. I have never used a toolkit before, but that seems to be the popular method. Like I said at the beginning I am new to all of this, the last device I rooted and really messed around with was the droid x so bear with me as I am learning. I am currently reading about Wug's and will look at the method you just spoke of, but any info would be great.
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I don`t like Toolkits tbh because like with all automated applications the unexperienced user has no idea whats going/has zero control over whats happening and if something goes wrong they can`t fix the issue. Imo its best to learn adb/fastboot/sideload.
gee2012 said:
I don`t like Toolkits tbh because like with all automated applications the unexperienced user has no idea whats going/has zero control over whats happening and if something goes wrong they can`t fix the issue. Imo its best to learn adb/fastboot/sideload.
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Gotcha, and completely understand. I will do some reading on that method and again thanks for your help.
evolefty said:
Gotcha, and completely understand. I will do some reading on that method and again thanks for your help.
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Read the sticky threads http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/nexus-6-sticky-roll-thread-t3061066, this is a good start. Adb and fastboot isn`t that hard but its very safe and effective
gee2012 said:
Read the sticky threads http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/nexus-6-sticky-roll-thread-t3061066, this is a good start. Adb and fastboot isn`t that hard but its very safe and effective
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Will do, and that is the method I used to root for the simple fact to learn.
evolefty said:
Will do, and that is the method I used to root for the simple fact to learn.
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Good luck
gee2012 said:
- OTA`s will not install if the sytem, boot and recovery are modified in any way.
- Reflashing the stock image will NOT lock the bootloader
- And yes you can flash a custom recovery and reroot after updating.
Or flash the latest stock rom with TWRP from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/fxz-nexus-6-recovery-flashable-fastboot-t3066052.
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In that link you sent I am not seeing the VZW version of 5.1.1. Can we use the "International" version?
Thank you.
needoZ said:
In that link you sent I am not seeing the VZW version of 5.1.1. Can we use the "International" version?
Thank you.
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Yes, use the LMY47Z build.
DogzOfWar said:
So the question that started this thread: My system is technically modified. Can I unroot and replace recovery, and now be in a sufficiently "unmodified" state? OR, do I have to lock the bootloader in order for the OTA to continue?
I think the OP and myself are trying to do the same thing: We're lazy, we don't want to wipe, we don't want to lose data, we just want the OTA without having to reflash the whole thing. Does anyone know if this is possible?
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Bootloader does not have to be locked to take an OTA. You can not be rooted or modified in any way however.
gee2012 said:
I don`t like Toolkits tbh because like with all automated applications the unexperienced user has no idea whats going/has zero control over whats happening and if something goes wrong they can`t fix the issue. Imo its best to learn adb/fastboot/sideload.
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While I agree, once you have "paid your dues" and flashed without automation then the NRT is a great tool, so long as you have an understanding of what it is doing.

First timer XT1096 Root Help

So I've tried to do my due diligence researching but as a noob a lot of this is very confusing. My main goal is to have verizon unlimited tethering (currently ota 5.0) I installed and ran Kingroot thinking I could just edit the system/build.prop file and be on my way, that doesn't appear to work. So anyways I was wondering if I buy sunshine unlock my bootloader would I need to buy mofo to enable use of TWRP or would the KingRoot temp root work for that? Don't have much money at the moment and am trying to see if I can just pay for the Sunshine. Any thoughts or help would be greatly appreciated?
Root with Kingroot and unlock with Sunshine. Mofo not needed. Install a recovery to your liking.
Sorry if this is really basic but I'm just really nervous about missing something. So I ran sunshine unlocked my bootloader and have root, installed busybox and TWRP. I'm currently on 5.0 verizon OTA and want to flash this stock rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62785699&postcount=781 with G-apps. Don't I need to update my bootloader to 5.1? I'm assuming I do but most of the directions I've found are for doing that through mofo. Do you know where there is a bootloader img for 5.1 that I can flash through TWRP? Again sorry if this is really basic and thanks for any help. Also is there anything else I'm missing/forgetting that I would need to flash?
bengeo31 said:
Sorry if this is really basic but I'm just really nervous about missing something. So I ran sunshine unlocked my bootloader and have root, installed busybox and TWRP. I'm currently on 5.0 verizon OTA and want to flash this stock rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62785699&postcount=781 with G-apps. Don't I need to update my bootloader to 5.1? I'm assuming I do but most of the directions I've found are for doing that through mofo. Do you know where there is a bootloader img for 5.1 that I can flash through TWRP? Again sorry if this is really basic and thanks for any help. Also is there anything else I'm missing/forgetting that I would need to flash?
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You absolutely do not want to upload your partition table (the gpt.bin file). Your Sunshine unlock is based in part on the original partition table in your phone and you may/will lose root if you update to the 5.1 gpt.bin. The post you are referencing is to upgrade the first release of 5.1 to 5.1 with the stagefright patch. You need to follow the upgrade instructions in the first post of that thread to be on 5.1 v23.32-25-3 before using the info in post 781 to patch that version to 23.32-25-5.
The short version of the process is to download this file: 5.1bins.7z Extract the files from the archive and then use these commands:
Code:
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
You will not flash the recovery.img file because you already have TWRP as your recovery.
After you do the above steps then select the option to go into recovery, when TWRP launches flash this file: xt1096-5.1-stock-20150820.zip After it flashes use the clear cache/dalvik button and then reboot the phone into 5.1 v23.32-25-3
Then you can use the instructions in post 781 to upgrade to 23.32-25-5, the current version. You have to do the first one, because the files in post 781 are patch files that only work with the -3 version. Clear as mud?
mikeoswego said:
You absolutely do not want to upload your bootloader (the gpt.bin file). Your Sunshine unlock is based in part on the original bootloader file in your phone and you will lose root if you update to the 5.1 bootloader. All the bootloader does is start up the phone, tell it to load the kernel and then it exits. It also handles fastboot flashing but there is no functional difference in the newer bootloader except to stop you from having root.
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Are you absolutely certain about this? I'm under the impression that once your bootloader is unlocked root is a simple matter of installing TWRP and SUPERSU.
mbkintner said:
Are you absolutely certain about this? I'm under the impression that once your bootloader is unlocked root is a simple matter of installing TWRP and SUPERSU.
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You're correct that your bootloader must be unlocked to install TWRP and SuperSU which is all that is needed for root.
Unless you've gotten an unlock code from Motorola, you paid money to get your bootloader unlocked. If you flash a new bootloader, the verification bypass that allows you to run TWRP will no longer work. If you fastboot flash the new bootloader before upgrading the rom you would lose root because you would no longer be able to use TWRP to flash SuperSU for the new ROM. If you waited to flash the bootloader after flashing the new ROM, you could keep root but still not have TWRP to flash future updates. IF there becomes a way to unlock the new bootloader, then you can pay again to unlock that one to regain the ability to run TWRP. I've never tried to go backward on bootloader versions, there seem to be a lot of warnings about bricking phones by doing that.
If you have an unlock code from Motorola, lucky you, don't worry about any of this.
bengeo31 said:
Don't I need to update my bootloader to 5.1?
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You can run 5.1 ROMs and kernels while staying on the 5.0 bootloader and partition table.
mikeoswego said:
You're correct that your bootloader must be unlocked to install TWRP and SuperSU which is all that is needed for root.
Unless you've gotten an unlock code from Motorola, you paid money to get your bootloader unlocked. If you flash a new bootloader, the verification bypass that allows you to run TWRP will no longer work. If you fastboot flash the new bootloader before upgrading the rom you would lose root because you would no longer be able to use TWRP to flash SuperSU for the new ROM. If you waited to flash the bootloader after flashing the new ROM, you could keep root but still not have TWRP to flash future updates. IF there becomes a way to unlock the new bootloader, then you can pay again to unlock that one to regain the ability to run TWRP. I've never tried to go backward on bootloader versions, there seem to be a lot of warnings about bricking phones by doing that.
If you have an unlock code from Motorola, lucky you, don't worry about any of this.
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I double checked with jcase and others in the official Sunshine thread and can confirm that upgrading to the latest release, to include your bootloader, will not cause your bootloader to relock. Sunshine is not a bootloader bypass, it is a permanent unlock. You will lose root but as stated, simply install TWRP and SuperSu to regain it.
Start reading here to see the discussion. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62893130
mbkintner said:
I double checked with jcase and others in the official Sunshine thread and can confirm that upgrading to the latest release, to include your bootloader, will not cause your bootloader to relock. Sunshine is not a bootloader bypass, it is a permanent unlock. You will lose root but as stated, simply install TWRP and SuperSu to regain it.
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Another bit of internet lore shot down. Thanks for the info!

New user d415

Hi guys I got this old lg d415 from my cousin and Wana install some roms on it since I'm a noob on this device I need some help regarding what to do unlock bootloader or what .... I see that d415 has a unlocked bootloader or no ?
Its bootloader is already unlocked just root and flash twrp. kingroot to root and flashify to flash the recovery seem easiest. *Just make sure to update to LP beforehand. here's a link for recovery. You may be able to get a more updated version of the recovery off the twrp site. Also I suggest using the most recent lineage build. lineage
teknoweanie said:
Its bootloader is already unlocked just root and flash twrp. kingroot to root and flashify to flash the recovery seem easiest. *Just make sure to update to LP beforehand. here's a link for recovery. You may be able to get a more updated version of the recovery off the twrp site. Also I suggest using the most recent lineage build. lineage
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Ypu wrong you have to unlock before flashing unless you are planning on bricking your device. You first have to root it and then flash laf with zeros u lock bootlosder, flash recocery , thenflash rom
Please don't tell people stuff you don't know about. The T-Mobile variant comes with its bootloader already unlocked. Also there is no laf to mess with.
teknoweanie said:
Please don't tell people stuff you don't know about. The T-Mobile variant comes with its bootloader already unlocked. Also there is no laf to mess with.
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Really? I have tmobile variant and i had to unlock bootloader. Look at this https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-l90/general/guide-unlock-bootloader-t-mobile-l90-t2836457
Wow I guess you did a bunch of useless stuff that does not matter. About as useful as me putting in does not matter instead of doesn't. Read what googlephone says at the end of the thread at post #204..............yeah..
teknoweanie said:
Wow I guess you did a bunch of useless stuff that does not matter. About as useful as me putting in does not matter instead of doesn't. Read what googlephone says at the end of the thread at post #204..............yeah..
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Ok, didnt know

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