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VZW OTA 4.4.4 problem

hello. I just received the 4.4.4 OTA update, but I have a problem,
I clicked on "update now" and then the phone just shut off. and after it boot, it stuck on this screen:
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it's says, "partition (recovery) security version downgraded. fastboot reason boot failure"
so now, every time that I try to boot the phone, it's shut down and go to recovery.
recovery don't work either.
I don't understand why this is happening. the 4.4.2 OTA I received without any problems!
What should I do now? the phone is currently useless.
this is xt1060 model locked bootloader.
Thank you for your help!

ghgh1 said:
hello. I just received the 4.4.4 OTA update, but I have a problem,
I clicked on "update now" and then the phone just shut off. and after it boot, it stuck on this screen:
it's says, "partition (recovery) security version downgraded. fastboot reason boot failure"
so now, every time that I try to boot the phone, it's shut down and go to recovery.
recovery don't work either.
I don't understand why this is happening. the 4.4.2 OTA I received without any problems!
What should I do now? the phone is currently useless.
this is xt1060 model locked bootloader.
Thank you for your help!
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This is what it appears to me: At SOME point, you flashed a newer firmware than 4.4.2
I believe this because it is the ONLY thing I have EVER seen cause this error. Did you ever flash the 4.4.3 T-Mobile Rom?
It could certainly be something else...never know.
Anyways, find the thread for the 4.4.4 VZW FXZ (in General sub-forum), and simply flash the entire FXZ per the instructions in that thread, OR the Return to 100% Stock thread (also in General sub-forum). The FXZ is a keep-data FXZ, so you won't lose your data. In fact, there is absolutely NO benefit to taking the OTA, over flashing the FXZ. In fact, one could argue (I would...) that the FXZ is superiour in that it can actually FIX a corrupted filesystem (it re-writes all partitions, except /data), while an OTA cannot.
Good Luck, keep us updated.

omanyo4 was
thank you for your reply!
now, after few reboots, the phone showed me a message that the update was unsuccessful and it's stopped to shut off, so I backed up all the stuff that I need.
I'm not sure about the FXZ(what is it mean? is that different than the regular OTA?). is the FXZ erase data?
because if it is, I just can do factory reset and take the OTA in a normal way(I guess)...
edit: I don't care so much about the data. I care about the root - so this is why I'm asking
thanks again

ghgh1 said:
thank you for your reply!
now, after few reboots, the phone showed me a message that the update was unsuccessful and it's stopped to shut off, so I backed up all the stuff that I need.
I'm not sure about the FXZ(what is it mean? is that different than the regular OTA?). is the FXZ erase data?
because if it is, I just can do factory reset and take the OTA in a normal way(I guess)...
edit: I don't care so much about the data. I care about the root - so this is why I'm asking
thanks again
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Unless your bootloader is unlocked, you will permanently lose root once on 4.4.4 -- you should have known this before you attempted to take the OTA.
FXZ is an acronym for Full XML Zip file and is the format for most dual core Motorola firmware files.
They are an archive of all of the stock partition images for a given device to be flashed in fastboot with either RSD lite or using adb and the fastboot binary.
In contrast to an OTA will only flash successfully if the manifest verifies several files and their checksums, an FXZ can actually REPAIR a corrupted filesystem, and restore all partitions to stock.
This particular FXZ (the 4.4.4 one I suggested that you use) is a "keep data" fxz -- it won't erase your data.
Now tell me how you are / were rooted? Again you should have already known before trying to take the OTA, that 4.4.4 patches all known root-exploits -- if you didn't, then you failed to do your research....
IF (and only if) your bootloader is unlocked, you can re-root EASILY afterwards, by simply flashing TWRP via fastboot, and it will root for you.
Clarify all the questions I've asked you and I might be able to help you proceed....

I did the FXZ method and now the phone on 4.4.4
I lose my root, but I feel that the touch is softer now.
I hope that will be root to the locked bootloader devices.
the good thing is that I didn't lose my data!
Thank you very much, samwathegreat!

moto x 2013
Guys i have the same message i really don't know how to proceed, what to do, what to download... Is there any guide? If yes i'll really appreciate if you can link me something. Thanks
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New update Galaxy S5 Active

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someone could tell me if I should give this update..?
just come to my active 5...

hdelvalle009 said:
someone could tell me if I should give this update..?
just come to my active 5...
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I did the update, not sure how big it is or whats different. Still 4.4.2

The question is what well happen to the root if installed.

I'm rooted and the update failed for me. I don't know if it was root that caused it to fail or the fact that I changed my build.prop to reflect SM-G900A. Either way, doesn't seem a big enough deal to me to "fix" it for the update.

I'm using the KoolKit Active variant as my rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...m-koolkit-s5-koolactive-v1-0-0b01-07-t2809957)
I take it trying to perform this update would be a bad idea.

Just updated. New Baseband Version G870AUCU1ANG. Kernel is 3.4.0-2304514. Build Number: KOT49H.G870AUCU1ANG3. Android Version 4.4.2.
I thought this might be 4.4.4. By the way, I lost ROOT when I did this. Will have to see what is needed to restore it.
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Just tried to re-install Towelroot. No Dice. It says the device isn't supported.....darn.

dbodom said:
Just updated. New Baseband Version G870AUCU1ANG. Kernel is 3.4.0-2304514. Build Number: KOT49H.G870AUCU1ANG3. Android Version 4.4.2.
I thought this might be 4.4.4. By the way, I lost ROOT when I did this. Will have to see what is needed to restore it.
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Just tried to re-install Towelroot. No Dice. It says the device isn't supported.....darn.
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the exploit that geohot used for towelroot has now been patched, so if you apply this update you will no longer be able to root your device. unfortunately this was bound to happen, there are a couple of apks to look for the main one to freeze or delete is the localFota.apk (i think thats the correct name) this should prevent the ota from being recieved by your device. if you are running a a custom rom (either mine or nickoftyme's) the OTA should not apply. Technically it shouldnt apply at all if you are rooted in any fashion but apparently AT&T in their infinite wisdom found away to screw with us once again.

Geohot did say that they were going to patch...and now it's happened...
Block those OTA's people...
We may never see root again...so thanks for nothing AT$T....
rotten azzhats...g

So if I turn on wifi will it update automatically? Its been asking since this morning.

The update installed on mine, I lost root as well even though OTA Survival Mode was turned on.
On the brightside Visual Voicemail is fixed but I want my root back.

Slowb00st said:
So if I turn on wifi will it update automatically? Its been asking since this morning.
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Most likely yes....unless you freeze the "ATT UPDATES" apk by using titanium backup...
You may want to freeze the following as well...
Local fota
Security policy updates
Samsung push service
With those 4 frozen...you should not see an update prompt again...g

UGH... sux.
I was hoping to root my phone tonight. I downloaded Towelroot and can open it but "Install" is not clickable.
I received the ATT update on Friday.

I don't know about anyone else but my update came down the other day and now my wifi sucks. It connects fine, has good strength, but is slower than dirt and loading content (browser and apps) and we have @ a 65Mbps connection.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using XDA Free mobile app

Like a fool, I allowed the AT&T OTA update in my Galaxy S5 Active. I lost root and towelroot would no longer work as the device was no longer supported. However, I was able to use ODIN to downgrade back to ANE4. Towelroot worked again to root my device and I was able to re-install all of my Xposed modules and most importantly Titanium Backup to freeze the OTA updates.
I did have to do a factory reset after downgrading because my stock email app repeatedly crashed afterward. But all is well with the world once again.

Ocires said:
Like a fool, I allowed the AT&T OTA update in my Galaxy S5 Active. I lost root and towelroot would no longer work as the device was no longer supported. However, I was able to use ODIN to downgrade back to ANE4. Towelroot worked again to root my device and I was able to re-install all of my Xposed modules and most importantly Titanium Backup to freeze the OTA updates.
I did have to do a factory reset after downgrading because my stock email app repeatedly crashed afterward. But all is well with the world once again.
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Where did you download the ANE4 rom?
Edit: found it! http://rootzwiki.com/topic/202682-how-to-restore-your-att-s5-active/

Ha! I nixed that in the bud before it began. Damned ATT.

first off I'll admit I'm as new as new can be to Android. I got an s5, rooted it in hopes of getting WiFi tethering again (after years of a jailbroke Iphone) and to get rid of the emergency number I kept butt calling. . neither of these worked for me so I went ahead and updated. it said the installation failed twice but my software is now up to date. still rooted. . not sure what is going on. I'll check for the software update again tomorrow

gregsarg said:
Most likely yes....unless you freeze the "ATT UPDATES" apk by using titanium backup...
You may want to freeze the following as well...
Local fota
Security policy updates
Samsung push service
With those 4 frozen...you should not see an update prompt again...g
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Thanks. I'm thankful I checked here before taking the update.

BuLLitz said:
UGH... sux.
I was hoping to root my phone tonight. I downloaded Towelroot and can open it but "Install" is not clickable.
I received the ATT update on Friday.
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Late to the party on this reply...but we have a fix...by pushing the stock firmware via Odin....(see above )..
That'll get you to the rootable image and allow you to freeze the update...g

gregsarg said:
Late to the party on this reply...but we have a fix...by pushing the stock firmware via Odin....(see above )..
That'll get you to the rootable image and allow you to freeze the update...g
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Worked beautifully!
My S5 Active is now not an Active and I am able to access all the apps on Gear Manager.

[Q] Trouble installing OTA update.

I'm brand new to rooting, but I've had an android phone for years. I finally managed to install towelroot to my i537. I had to flash to NE3 install towelroot and run it, and then flash back to NH3 (these may be wrong I did it a while back.) so now I'm on NH3, and I uninstalled supersu and did a factory reset, hoping that I could install the OTA update with my root removed and a factory reset. This didn't work, I didn't have a custom rom installed, and all I had was supersu so i could uninstall bloatware and use some root dependent apps. When I attempt to install the ota update it says update failed at about 25%. My baseband version is i537ucucnh3, im not sure if this is needed but my kernel version is 3.4.0-2638177 [email protected] #1, and my build number is kot49h.i537ucucnh3. Any help is great, but If you can be very clear because I have almost no clue what im doing. I had to have a buddy of mine help with installing the root in the first place, and he isn't around to help.

notmechjeb said:
I'm brand new to rooting, but I've had an android phone for years. I finally managed to install towelroot to my i537. I had to flash to NE3 install towelroot and run it, and then flash back to NH3 (these may be wrong I did it a while back.) so now I'm on NH3, and I uninstalled supersu and did a factory reset, hoping that I could install the OTA update with my root removed and a factory reset. This didn't work, I didn't have a custom rom installed, and all I had was supersu so i could uninstall bloatware and use some root dependent apps. When I attempt to install the ota update it says update failed at about 25%. My baseband version is i537ucucnh3, im not sure if this is needed but my kernel version is 3.4.0-2638177 [email protected] #1, and my build number is kot49h.i537ucucnh3. Any help is great, but If you can be very clear because I have almost no clue what im doing. I had to have a buddy of mine help with installing the root in the first place, and he isn't around to help.
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You can't do the ota like normal, and uninstalling superSU isn't the same as unrooting. Honestly if you want to update to lollipop manually, I would recommend Odin flashing back to NE3, rooting, then going straight to OC6 (lollipop) and following these instructions to update while keeping root. No matter what you do, you have a bit of work cut out for you, may as well do the method that lets you be rooted on lollipop, plus it's not too difficult if you follow instructions carefully and is confirmed working by numerous users

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
You can't do the ota like normal, and uninstalling superSU isn't the same as unrooting. Honestly if you want to update to lollipop manually, I would recommend Odin flashing back to NE3, rooting, then going straight to OC6 (lollipop) and following these instructions to update while keeping root. No matter what you do, you have a bit of work cut out for you, may as well do the method that lets you be rooted on lollipop, plus it's not too difficult if you follow instructions carefully and is confirmed working by numerous users
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Alright, that shouldnt be too hard, so I just flash back to NE3 and root with towelroot, and then flash back to oc6, skipping nh3 right? The file in the thread you posted is nh3tolollipop, does that matter? or with it work with ne3 to lollipop too?

notmechjeb said:
Alright, that shouldnt be too hard, so I just flash back to NE3 and root with towelroot, and then flash back to oc6, skipping nh3 right? The file in the thread you posted is nh3tolollipop, does that matter? or with it work with ne3 to lollipop too?
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NE3 to lollipop works just fine, I've done it like a dozen times now lol. Skipping NH3 is easier and quicker for a bunch of reasons

hey! I got it! thanks for the help

notmechjeb said:
hey! I got it! thanks for the help
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Hey I am having the same problem. I am wondering which file you are using from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629093 to flash back to ne3. I was just going to use this page for instructions on Odin http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2014/09/To...4-S5-and-Note3-Android-4.4.2-NF-or-Later.html

BeastyBananaCo said:
Hey I am having the same problem. I am wondering which file you are using from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629093 to flash back to ne3. I was just going to use this page for instructions on Odin http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2014/09/To...4-S5-and-Note3-Android-4.4.2-NF-or-Later.html
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That w0lfdroid site is how to root NH3, you don't need that to root NE3, you can just do normal towelroot. NE3 Odin files are here you have to extract that zip and flash all four files simultaneously in Odin. It'll look like this:
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BeastyBananaCo said:
Hey I am having the same problem. I am wondering which file you are using from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2629093 to flash back to ne3. I was just going to use this page for instructions on Odin http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2014/09/To...4-S5-and-Note3-Android-4.4.2-NF-or-Later.html
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There's an entire guide on how to flash any firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2835481

Wow so I messed up. While I was flashing NE3 on my phone and the cable came loose and my phone disconnected. It of course caused the flash to fail. I restarted the flash because it explicitly says not to restart your device. It was nearly complete and I got an error on my phone saying something along the lines of " The percentage bar is filled but the process isn't done" I now can't finish the flash. What should I do? Am I just royally screwed?
Good news! I fixed it! If anyone else has their install fail basically I just relaunched it in download mode and then I just retried the install.

Update Failing

I just got a regular S6 through T-Mobile and for some reason, the initial update is failing. It will download (177 mb), reboot to install, get to 25%, fail, and reboot. The phone is working perfectly other than that. Any idea what I can do to fix it? Thanks.

Since you just got it, why not do a factory reset, then see if the update takes.

roger1955 said:
Since you just got it, why not do a factory reset, then see if the update takes.
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I just did a factory reset and it still fails repeatedly.
I get the error "dm verity verification failed".
Also keep in mind that it was doing this out of the box before I even installed any apps.

BTow1105 said:
I just did a factory reset and it still fails repeatedly.
I get the error "dm verity verification failed".
Also keep in mind that it was doing this out of the box before I even installed any apps.
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What firmware is listed under build number in settings?
The only things off the top of my head I can think of that would be causing this out of the box are Samsung's own phone security or a buggy phone. When trying to root some people got stuck in a boot loop, not cause of a bootloader lock, but because of some part samsung's anti malware security of whatever it is that can be disabled in settings. It was apparently turned on without them knowing. Not sure if this could happen with an official OTA but it's something you can check.
Other than calling samsung or T-mobile considering this is a bug that happened without root, you could try flashing the stock firmware with odin. Although, I can't say whether you'll still have access to the OTA or not, which is why I asked what firmware version you're on.
If it's G920TUVU1AOCG then it's the same as the stock anyway and potentially that could mean it's a bug with the update that was pushed to you seen as it's new. If it's not G920TUVU1AOCG then chances are G920TUVU1AOCG is newer and you can just flash it via odin to update.
edit: you could also try booting into recovery and clearing cache then try the ota again.

When me and my girlfriend got our S6's, hers wouldn't take the update either. It said she had a custom system....The only way I got it to take it was to odin the firmware. That's probably what you'll have to do. Out of curiosity is yours white?

Alarand said:
What firmware is listed under build number in settings?
The only things off the top of my head I can think of that would be causing this out of the box are Samsung's own phone security or a buggy phone. When trying to root some people got stuck in a boot loop, not cause of a bootloader lock, but because of some part samsung's anti malware security of whatever it is that can be disabled in settings. It was apparently turned on without them knowing. Not sure if this could happen with an official OTA but it's something you can check.
Other than calling samsung or T-mobile considering this is a bug that happened without root, you could try flashing the stock firmware with odin. Although, I can't say whether you'll still have access to the OTA or not, which is why I asked what firmware version you're on.
If it's G920TUVU1AOCG then it's the same as the stock anyway and potentially that could mean it's a bug with the update that was pushed to you seen as it's new. If it's not G920TUVU1AOCG then chances are G920TUVU1AOCG is newer and you can just flash it via odin to update.
edit: you could also try booting into recovery and clearing cache then try the ota again.
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Here is the info you're looking for. It doesn't look to be exactly the same as either version you mentioned.
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When me and my girlfriend got our S6's, hers wouldn't take the update either. It said she had a custom system....The only way I got it to take it was to odin the firmware. That's probably what you'll have to do. Out of curiosity is yours white?
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I tried to use Odin and it seemed like the phone froze on the blue "Downloading..." screen after I tried to send it the stock firmware.
Its a white 32gb regular S6.

BTow1105 said:
Here is the info you're looking for. It doesn't look to be exactly the same as either version you mentioned.
I tried to use Odin and it seemed like the phone froze on the blue "Downloading..." screen after I tried to send it the stock firmware.
Its a white 32gb regular S6.
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Weird. Same as hers. Do you have all the drivers installed? Is odin seeing your device?

mikeyinid said:
Weird. Same as hers. Do you have all the drivers installed? Is odin seeing your device?
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The drivers are installed, Odin recognizes the device, but it just seemed frozen on the blue screen. Odin did a few things and said "started" or something and it said that for about 20 minutes before I decided that couldn't be right. Rebooted it and it went right back to normal.

Have another computer to try, just to cancel out that computer being the problem?

So its fixed now. I went to Best Buy and they have a Samsung rep there. I talked to him about it and he decided to plug it into his laptop and put the stock firmware on it (which I tried to do but it also didnt work). The build number changed slightly and now it says the phone is up to date. Here is the old and new build info:

BTow1105 said:
So its fixed now. I went to Best Buy and they have a Samsung rep there. I talked to him about it and he decided to plug it into his laptop and put the stock firmware on it (which I tried to do but it also didnt work). The build number changed slightly and now it says the phone is up to date. Here is the old and new build info:
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That was very cool of him, I'm pretty sure they're not suppose to do that. To bad he didn't flash some super secret unreleased test software on it lol.

mikeyinid said:
That was very cool of him, I'm pretty sure they're not suppose to do that. To bad he didn't flash some super secret unreleased test software on it lol.
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5.1 the dream

mikeyinid said:
That was very cool of him, I'm pretty sure they're not suppose to do that. To bad he didn't flash some super secret unreleased test software on it lol.
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They actually are setup to do it. The Bestbuy Samsung experience shops can install firmware on any Samsung device as long as it has not been modified. They cannot reset Knox.

altimax98 said:
They actually are setup to do it. The Bestbuy Samsung experience shops can install firmware on any Samsung device as long as it has not been modified. They cannot reset Knox.
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Well , to be honest, they should be doing all warranty work and claims and things right there as well. They have such ****ttty customer service that I'd much rather go somewhere so that I could actually discuss things in person. Kinda like......... APPLE!! That's really the only reason I keep these Crapple devices around, because they will swap out anything 4 me on a dime and it can be done in less than an hour. No 2-3-4 weeks without a phone. It seems like being 2015, Samsung should be able to compete in that sense. Oh well, Sorry, I am just daydreaming over here. :cyclops:

Anybody have a tar file that we can flash in Odin for the 5.1.1 update? I just got my phone today and it wont take the update from T-Mobile. It downloaded all the files and started installing in recovery,then it rebooted and stated the update failed. My phone is bone stock factory and has never been modified in any way. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

PS4AndroidHacker said:
Anybody have a tar file that we can flash in Odin for the 5.1.1 update? I just got my phone today and it wont take the update from T-Mobile. It downloaded all the files and started installing in recovery,then it rebooted and stated the update failed. My phone is bone stock factory and has never been modified in any way. Any help is greatly appreciated!!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62486197

How to Root the Moto Z2 Force T-Mobile/Sprint

Hi everybody! Just here to let people know how to gain root on their shiny new Z2 force!
Straight and simple here's what your going to need:
Fastboot and adb installer
Download This for T-Mobile Rooted August Image For T-Mobile
Download this for Sprint Rooted August Image for Sprint
Installation Instructions
1. Make sure your on T-Mobiles latest update (August)
2. Unlocking your bootloader is a MUST!
3. Open the newly installed adb and fastboot you just installed. You should get a blank command screen.
4. Reboot your device to bootloader mode using the command adb reboot bootloader (make sure usb debugging is on)
5. On the bootloader screen your going to type the command Fastboot flash boot and LEAVE IT THERE DONT DO ANYTHING!
6. Next your going to go to the downloaded rooted august image and drag that to the command screen
7. Once that is done you should see something along the lines of "fastboot flash boot "C:\path\to\boot\Magisk_Moto_August.img"
8. Once you see that hit enter and once you see its done on the bootloader screen click start and it should boot up.
9. Once that is done download this Magisk Manager
10. Install it and BOOM you should have root!
Special thanks to:
@topjohnwu for the updated pixel magisk
@Chainfire for everything he has already done for the community.

Awesome! Today is going to go by so slowly waiting for the Sprint image lol

So, now we can work on ways to fix using third party messaging, notifications, etc? After I turned off the Moto Display the screen rarely lights up with notifications.

filthyfnj24 said:
Awesome! Today is going to go by so slowly waiting for the Sprint image lol
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The T-Mobile one will work fine since it's the exact same device and once I make one tonight you can just reflash the boot img

joemossjr Great job! You give me hope! :good: :highfive:

Woo-Hoo! Glad to see this has finally happened!

Works! I love you person!

joemossjr said:
The T-Mobile one will work fine since it's the exact same device and once I make one tonight you can just reflash the boot img
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Awesome. Does this wipe data?
Edit: answered my own question. I took the plunge and it does not wipe. I've never used magisk before. Install via the recommended direct install? Sorry for all the questions, this is a little different than rooting my last three Xperias and I don't really want to become the first guy to brick his z2 on xda lol.

Nope

Once you flash this you should just need the manager and it should be rooted. If it's telling you to install then something went wrong

filthyfnj24 said:
Awesome. Does this wipe data?
Edit: answered my own question. I took the plunge and it does not wipe. I've never used magisk before. Install via the recommended direct install? Sorry for all the questions, this is a little different than rooting my last three Xperias and I don't really want to become the first guy to brick his z2 on xda lol.
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Put a screen shot of your manager here

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I'm guessing it's installed. I am able to backup with titanium but unable to delete bloatware (tested on Amazon app and received this error message) I'm guessing it has something to do with the r/w permissions but I'm not sure how to change them on this phone.
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I was able to delete some apps try es file explorer and go to the root section and mount system re and / rw if that doesnt work use this app it worked for me

joemossjr said:
I was able to delete some apps try es file explorer and go to the root section and mount system re and / rw if that doesnt work use this app it worked for me
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Hmmm. I tried both methods and both said I have been granted rewrite permissions but I still get the same error message from tibu. It's not a big deal, just strange. Adaway installed and is working fine. Those are the only two root apps I've tested.

Can you uninstall any other apps?

This is great thank you
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joemossjr said:
Can you uninstall any other apps?
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I just downloaded an app from the play store and deleted it with tibu with no problem.

A lot of T-Mobile and Sprint talk, no love for Verizon?? lol
Seriously though if you need any testing done I'm here to help out!

filthyfnj24 said:
I just downloaded an app from the play store and deleted it with tibu with no problem.
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Odd

chetqwerty said:
A lot of T-Mobile and Sprint talk, no love for Verizon?? lol
Seriously though if you need any testing done I'm here to help out!
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Sadly Verizon doesn't have an unlocked bootloader and that way past my profession lol