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Extracted Boot Animation

Guys
I've extracted the boot animation from nprussell's VillainROM 5.1 because I think it's much better than the one on VillainROM 5.22, but I can't flash it.
It's a zip file but when I use the system recovery tool to flash it, I'm told there's no signature and verification failed.
How can I get around this?
I've attached the ZIP file.

Okay, managed to sign it using the below link, but I don't have a boot script..! Tut!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=656536

sonnysoul said:
Guys
I've extracted the boot animation from nprussell's VillainROM 5.1 because I think it's much better than the one on VillainROM 5.22, but I can't flash it.
It's a zip file but when I use the system recovery tool to flash it, I'm told there's no signature and verification failed.
How can I get around this?
I've attached the ZIP file.
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Just push it with adb
Code:
adb remount
adb push bootanimation.zip /system/media/

tristan202 said:
Just push it with adb
Code:
adb remount
adb push bootanimation.zip /system/media/
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Worked a treat, mate.
Cheers!
P.S. Really liking your theme for VillainROM. Keep it up!

Need help with boot animation on N1

This is my first rooted phone so be gentle. Im trying to change my boot screen to the matrix one I downloaded from droidboots.com
I followed this tutorial(How To Change Motorola Droids Boot Animation HD) to the letter from here youtube.com/watch?v=WIBk1-NB_ZM
But when I reboot it still shows the normal N1 X animation.I also tried the Boot animation app from the market(boot-animation-changer-root) and get the same result
Am I missing anything?
Thanks

Do you have adb installed? If you do, run this command:
adb remount
adb push C:\(location)\bootanimation.zip /system/media/bootanimation.zip
That will replace the current x-animation with whatever animation you want. Make sure it is named bootanimation.zip. If you don't have adb, try root explorer from the market to push the files from within the phone, or ask the maker of the animation to create a flashable update.zip for you.

mejorguille said:
Do you have adb installed? If you do, run this command:
adb remount
adb push C:\(location)\bootanimation.zip /system/media/bootanimation.zip
That will replace the current x-animation with whatever animation you want. Make sure it is named bootanimation.zip. If you don't have adb, try root explorer from the market to push the files from within the phone, or ask the maker of the animation to create a flashable update.zip for you.
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Thanks that worked

[HOWTO] get root back after ota update!

this is how i did it anyways. i had to flash the boot.img and update via stock recovery to get the ota to flash. but then no root!
so heres how i got it back:
download the superboot/paulobrien method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=882333).
boot phone to fastboot.
Code:
fastboot boot boot.superboot.img
let phone boot, open terminal, su, just to check.
reboot phone.
rooted and ota'd now!

I've got root back, but not by that method. I think it might be a mistake to flash that boot.img, as the 2.3.1 update patched boot.img... so replacing it with one from 2.3 might not be the best idea. But I guess no one really know what the changes might be.
I guess time will tell
The method I used was:
1. Boot into fastboot.
2.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-3.0.0.0-crespo.img
3. Reboot from fastboot directly into recovery (not doing so will cause android to replace CWR).
4. Mount USB, copy su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip to the /sdcard via windows/linux
5. Mount /system
6. Install update from zip (browse to were you put su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip).
7. Install it, and reboot.
8. open root explorer, and rename /etc/install-recovery.sh to install-recovery.sh.old
9. open ROM Manager, reflash CWR.
now you are all done, rooted, w/ CWR

I reflashed CWM, then from CWM, remounted /system, then used adb to chmod 6775 su. That restored root pretty easily.
What Recovery image are you using? Are you able to get into it consistently? I can't from fastboot except for if I immediately hit it up after flashing CWM with fb, or from ROM Manager (flash from RM, then select reboot to recovery).

Luxferro said:
I've got root back, but not by that method. I think it might be a mistake to flash that boot.img, as the 2.3.1 update patched boot.img... so replacing it with one from 2.3 might not be the best idea. But I guess no one really know what the changes might be.
I guess time will tell
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its not flashing it. read the command. its only booting to that image to install su. then reboot will bring you back to stock 2.3.1 boot.img.

distortedloop said:
I reflashed CWM, then from CWM, remounted /system, then used adb to chmod 6775 su. That restored root pretty easily.
What Recovery image are you using? Are you able to get into it consistently? I can't from fastboot except for if I immediately hit it up after flashing CWM with fb, or from ROM Manager (flash from RM, then select reboot to recovery).
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im using stock recovery.

I'm rooted on 2.3.1 but I lose clockwork recovery when I reboot an gota reflash it using rom manager. Anyone having this problem

k0mpresd said:
its not flashing it. read the command. its only booting to that image to install su. then reboot will bring you back to stock 2.3.1 boot.img.
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Sure it is. But on Android bootup, a script is running somewhere to replace it with stock recovery. They did this on Droid_1 after the first or second update (that's my only other android phone... so my android experience is limited).
edit: I just found the script. It's /etc/install-recovery.sh .... just renamed my to install-recovery.sh.old. gonna reflash CWR and test it now.
edit2: yep, works great now. CWR, and retained my 2.3.1 boot.img

So is this something that the devs of clockworkmod need to fix in order to not lose clockwork recovery when u reboot the phone

chris6278 said:
So is this something that the devs of clockworkmod need to fix in order to not lose clockwork recovery when u reboot the phone
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No, it's a safety mechanism so you can't lose recovery... It has nothing to do with clockworkmod. Someone can make a root script or app that disables it easily. Or people can just do it themselves manually.
edit: actually, all that needs to be done is add some code to the update script inside su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip so when it installs the update, it renames install-recovery.sh

distortedloop said:
I reflashed CWM, then from CWM, remounted /system, then used adb to chmod 6775 su. That restored root pretty easily.
What Recovery image are you using? Are you able to get into it consistently? I can't from fastboot except for if I immediately hit it up after flashing CWM with fb, or from ROM Manager (flash from RM, then select reboot to recovery).
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I want to attempt to restore my root by using your method. But I'm lost at the part when you use adb chomd 6775 su,
When I go into adb, do i just type chomd 6775 su? Do I have to download something else to use this? Please explain, thanks

If u dont mind can u please provide the instructions on how to do it manually. Id really appreciate it. Sorry im a noob lol

Where in root explorer do i need to rename

Where in root explorer do i rename it

plmiller0905 said:
I want to attempt to restore my root by using your method. But I'm lost at the part when you use adb chomd 6775 su,
When I go into adb, do i just type chomd 6775 su? Do I have to download something else to use this? Please explain, thanks
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chmod needs to be done at a # prompt.

chris6278 said:
Where in root explorer do i rename it
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I'm trying not to be rude... but if you can post in this thread, you can read it to. Before you asked your question a couple different step by step posts outlined all you need to know.... and this thread is only 2 pages...

Is it just me or does adb remount no longer work?
If I use the old koush rootboot.img it works, but no wifi, if I use the stock boot.img, I get no wifi but am able to remount.

I can read an ive done all the steps u posted but my ? Is where in root explorer do i find /etc/install-recovery.sh so i can rename it? Im learning this as i go so excuse me if i sound stupid sometimes

chris6278 said:
I can read an ive done all the steps u posted but my ? Is where in root explorer do i find /etc/install-recovery.sh so i can rename it? Im learning this as i go so excuse me if i sound stupid sometimes
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do you have root explorer? if not, it's just a file explorer that has root access. by default when you open it you are at /
you need to scroll down to /etc
go in that folder and find the install-recovery.sh
look up top for the button to turn it from read-only to read-write, click it
go back to the file long press it, and then choose rename.

Luxferro said:
I'm trying not to be rude... but if you can post in this thread, you can read it to. Before you asked your question a couple different step by step posts outlined all you need to know.... and this thread is only 2 pages...
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Thanks..I already rerooted but thanks anways

I got root explorer an followed ur directions an now everything works great. Thanx for ur help an sorry for being a pain lol

[Q] How do I change my boot animation?

I have the GWR running Leedroid's urbane port and twrp as my recovery. Every time I try to adb push the bootanimation.zip file I want I get an error stating "failed to copy 'bootanimation.zip' to '/system/media/bootanimation.zip' read-only file system". How do I fix this problem?

engeldestodes said:
I have the GWR running Leedroid's urbane port and twrp as my recovery. Every time I try to adb push the bootanimation.zip file I want I get an error stating "failed to copy 'bootanimation.zip' to '/system/media/bootanimation.zip' read-only file system". How do I fix this problem?
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Have you tried replacing the bootanimation in rom zip and reflashing?
Used to work for me on numerous phones (not got my G Watch R yet though!)

Everything urbane root easy how-tos and all the files you need in one place (11/26)

The purpose of this thread is to make the rooting process easier with all the files you need in one place to root and tutorials and a list of must have apps
You will be able to find everything you need in one spot.
I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANYTHING YOU DO TO YOUR DEVICE.
* Please Leave Suggestions On What Else You Would Like To See Included In This Thread
Check back often as this will be a work in progress
Please vote yes or like so I can get a feel for how many people are interested in a thread like this so I can decide whether or not it's worth my time to continue it.
I've also provided two prerooted system images ( just be sure to follow steps 1 thru 12 and step 18 ( optional depending on the image )
Thanks Rob
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Let's start by voiding your warranty lol by unlocking the bootloader ( Warning this will erase all data and factory reset your watch ). You will need an adb fastboot program of your choice installed on your computer. I prefer minimum ADB fastboot link in downloads section. Plus the proper drivers ( I will be providing links to them as well later)
Now what I like to do is create a folder on the desktop of my computer and name it urbane. Then download all the files and apps I will need and put the in the folder.
That way you can open that folder and have ADB open at the same time and you can just drag and drop the file your planning on pushing or flashing to your watch by placing it after the proper command. Which will be explained later.
1- On your Watch go to settings
2- Scroll down to about click on it
3- Find and click on build number 5 to 8 times
4- Swipe back and now go into developer options and enable USB debugging
5: Put watch in the charger and plug into computer wait for computer to recognize it and install the drivers
6- Now open terminal emulator (minimum ADB fastboot) on your computer and without the quotes and hitting enter after each command type in
"adb devices"
You should see your watch there
7- Now type
"adb reboot bootloader"
8- Wait for it to boot into fastboot mode then type
"fastboot oem unlock"
9- Follow instructions on device
device will factory reset & reboot
10- Wait for it to fully reboot then follow steps 1 thru 7 again and we can flash TWRP
This is where the drag and drop comes in. In the command line where you see (drop here) that's where you will grab the file/image from your urbane folder and drop it onto the terminal screen
11- Now that you're back into fastboot mode type in
"fastboot flash recovery (drop twrp image here)"
12- OK let's see TRWP so type in
"adb reboot recovery"
Alright now that we know we have TWRP
Do a backup and reboot
Now is a good time to install a file browser, if you haven't already done so and advanced settings. I prefer the file browser I listed in the downloads section as you can send and install apks and files from your phone to your watch.
Now we're going to pull that backup to our computer
Use the file browser on your watch to get the exact path to your backup location which will look something like this /scars/TWRP/BACKUPS/and a bunch of numbers and letters/
So type in
"adb pull /sdcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/*************/ (drop your urbane folder here)/"
Wait for it to finish will take a few minutes and reboot
13- Plug your watch back into computer and wait for computer to recognize it again. Now we can install super su
type in
"adb push (drop su zip here) /sdcard/
14- Reboot into recovery
" adb reboot recovery "
Now's the tricky part, using TWRP's tiny navigation go to install then install zip then to sdcard and find and click on the su zip and install. Reboot
15- Now let's install busybox ( Note if you are going to install skin's kernel you can skip this step and proceed to step 18 as his kernel had busybox built in ). With the watch plugged into your computer. ADB and your urbane folder open
Type in
"adb push ( drop busybox apk here) /sdcard/"
16- On your watch open the file browser and navigate to the busybox apk and click on it. It will install and do is thing, once installed go to your applications find and click on it. It will act weird then probably say it's stopped working but that's OK it's installed and working
17- Kernel time
Type in
"adb push ( drop kernel image here) /sdcard/"
"adb reboot recovery"
In recovery click install then click image then click boot image
And navigate to your sdcard and find skin's kernel click on it and swipe to install
18- Let's start by doing another backup, so assuming you've already backed up at least once already and have pulled the backups to your computer. You can if you haven't already done so delete the backups on your watch before you backup again
19- Next let's take some control over our new custom kernel by installing kernel auditor
Type in
"adb push (drop kernel auditor apk here) / data/local/tmp/"
"adb install -r ( drop kernel auditor apk here)"
Reboot and enjoy
*PLEASE HIT THANKS*

DOWNLOADS
IF YOU ARE NEW TO THIS PLEASE READ THE OP ENTIRELY BEFORE TRYING TO FLASH OR INSTALL ANYTHING.
I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANYTHING YOU DO TO YOUR DEVICE
Stock images provided by @Skin1980 -
Recovery- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982086988347
Boot- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982086988339
System- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982086988934
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Rooted system images
After flashing be sure to wipe caches dalvik/cache
Rooted system imaged 5.1.1 LCA44B (super su installed) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087001702
The following images have some unnecessary system apps and watch faces uninstalled to slim down the system and to make room on the system partition to change other apps to system apps . ( you can get back any of the uninstalled apks by flashing the stock image file rebooting then using file browser on your watch navigate to the apk you want back and send it to your phone then after flashing this image send the apk back to your watch and install it)
Rooted system imaged 5.1.1 LCA44B ( su, busybox and kernel auditor installed ) to be combined with stock kernel as skin's kernel has busybox preinstalled -
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087004874
Rooted system image 5.1.1 LCA44B (su and kernel auditor installed ) for use with skin's kernel-
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087005360
My personal kernel auditor settings with skin's kernel for best performance-
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087005023
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Stuff for root ( images, apks, zips )
@Skin1980 kernel-
Original thread- http://forum.xda-developers.com/wat...rnel-skin1980s-g-watch-urbane-kernel-t3210691
Direct download-
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982086999750
TWRP 2.8.7.0 -
Original source- https://dl.twrp.me/bass/#
Alternate download-
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982086988968
Wear Supersu zip - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982086990060
Kernel auditor ported by @bitstra from @Grarak work -
Original thread- http://forum.xda-developers.com/android-wear/development/app-kernel-audiutor-4-wear-t3126122
Direct download-
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982086989489
BusyBox on rails apk - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982086989488
Minimum ADB fastboot for windows - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Google ADB drivers can be found here-
http://developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html
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OTHER USEFUL APPS:
File manager for android wear - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.woiapp.filemanagerwear&hl=en
Advanced settings - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sssemil.advancedsettings&hl=en
Reset Wear Client-
Original thread- http://forum.xda-developers.com/and.../app-reset-wear-client-switch-phones-t3058962
Direct download- https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087005403
Wear internet browser- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appfour.wearbrowser&hl=en
VFP benchmark for android wear-
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.flatlib.flatlib3.vfpbenchw
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Useful apks that can be sideloaded:
Greenify - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982086999820
/system/appmover
Used to convert user apps into system apps and vice versa ( USE CAUTION )
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087004923

Other How-tos
Flashing images via fastboot
1- plug watch into computer and start ADB
2- Type in
"adb reboot bootloader"
"fastboot flash boot ( drop boot image here)"
"fastboot flash recovery ( drop recovery image here)"
"fastboot flash system ( drop system image here)"
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Returning to Stock
1- Download the stock images from the downloads section to your computer
2- Follow the above instructions for flashing images
3- Now on the watch click one of the arrows till you see recovery then click the circle (center button)
4- You will see a droid laying down with a red triangle
Swipe from the top left of the screen down to the bottom right
Now you're in recovery
Now you want to do a factory reset

I would just like to give a big thanks to those of you kind enough to hit the thanks button and that goes to a select few as I've had well over 100 downloads, 2100 views and only 21 thanks. I see it all over we really need to show the people that make this site great some appreciation

Awesome work! Keep it up!

Robshr said:
The beginnings of the downloads section is up.
Working on tutorials and links to threads
Also a prerooted (super su and busybox installed) latest version system image
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So I only have to flash the prerooted system image and I'm fine to be rooted?
(TWRP for a backup at first of course..)
Sent from my HTC One M9 using XDA Free mobile app

meand0g1 said:
So I only have to flash the prerooted system image and I'm fine to be rooted?
(TWRP for a backup at first of course..)
Sent from my HTC One M9 using XDA Free mobile app
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Yes that's what I'm hoping for. After you flash it you can test by typing
"adb shell"
"su"
And you should see something like this
[email protected]:/ #
If you do then super su is installed and you're rooted

meand0g1 said:
So I only have to flash the prerooted system image and I'm fine to be rooted?
(TWRP for a backup at first of course..)
Sent from my HTC One M9 using XDA Free mobile app
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Just wondering if it all worked out for you?

Will test it when I own the watch..
Sent from my HTC One M9 using XDA Free mobile app

Doing all of this right now. Will report back when finished! Thanks man
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Okay so I unlocked bootloader, flashed twrp and rebooted into recovery. I can't backup anything because nothing is mounted. I've tried mounting though twrp with no luck whatsoever. So I tried erasing system and boot using fastboot to flash system image and skins kernel. But when I reboot the watch it boots straight into recovery....

anthonyg45157 said:
Doing all of this right now. Will report back when finished! Thanks man
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Okay so I unlocked bootloader, flashed twrp and rebooted into recovery. I can't backup anything because nothing is mounted. I've tried mounting though twrp with no luck whatsoever. So I tried erasing system and boot using fastboot to flash system image and skins kernel. But when I reboot the watch it boots straight into recovery....
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Boot into fastboot and if you already have skin's kernel flashed try just flashing the system image and make sure you wipe the caches Dalvic/cache
Questions- did you flash su or did you use a prerooted image. I think su needs to be installed to do a back up

Robshr said:
Boot into fastboot and if you already have skin's kernel flashed try just flashing the system image and make sure you wipe the caches Dalvic/cache
Questions- did you flash su or did you use a prerooted image. I think su needs to be installed to do a back up
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I'm using preroot image for skins kernel with kernel auditor . I've tried using
Fastboot flash system "drag and drop system.img" then
Fastboot flash boot "drag and drop skins boot.img"
Then reboot and it goes straight into recovery
The only way I could get data to show up in twrp was formatting data

anthonyg45157 said:
I'm using preroot image for skins kernel with kernel auditor . I've tried using
Fastboot flash system "drag and drop system.img" then
Fastboot flash boot "drag and drop skins boot.img"
Then reboot and it goes straight into recovery
The only way I could get data to show up in twrp was formatting data
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I'm not sure what happened but somewhere along the line a step was missed or something was either flashed wrong or a corrupt download. I would say to stay over boot into recovery and do a factory data rest and start over

Robshr said:
Boot into fastboot and if you already have skin's kernel flashed try just flashing the system image and make sure you wipe the caches Dalvic/cache
Questions- did you flash su or did you use a prerooted image. I think su needs to be installed to do a back up
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Robshr said:
I'm not sure what happened but somewhere along the line a step was missed or something was either flashed wrong or a corrupt download. I would say to stay over boot into recovery and do a factory data rest and start over
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Gonna try download stock images and flash those to see if I can e en get this thing to boot, it doesn't even try it goes straight into recovery.

anthonyg45157 said:
Gonna try download stock images and flash those to see if I can e en get this thing to boot, it doesn't even try it goes straight into recovery.
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That's strange because I just had to reset my watch back to stock and prerooted with my above post and everything went fine
Please keep me updated so if I have to I can make any necessary changes or help in anyway

Robshr said:
That's strange because I just had to reset my watch back to stock and prerooted with my above post and everything went fine
Please keep me updated so if I have to I can make any necessary changes or help in anyway
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Was looking over the steps again from OP and it looks like step 10 is missing? Maybe that's something, I'm starting from the beginning
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Starting to lose hope, I've even tried erasing all data, booting into fastboot
Fastboot flash system (stock system.img)
Fastboot flash boot (stock kernel boot.img)
Whenever I reboot it goes straight into recovery , I've never even saw the android screen

anthonyg45157 said:
Was looking over the steps again from OP and it looks like step 10 is missing? Maybe that's something, I'm starting from the beginning
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Starting to lose hope, I've even tried erasing all data, booting into fastboot
Fastboot flash system (stock system.img)
Fastboot flash boot (stock kernel boot.img)
Whenever I reboot it goes straight into recovery , I've never even saw the android screen
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The missing step ten was just a mistake
Fastboot flash only the stock recovery then try to boot into recovery and you should see an upside down android just swipe across the screen to get into stock recovery then fastboot stock image and follow the instruction to root again
Please message me with any other problems as to no clog up the thread
As I will post our findings later

Figured everything out for anyone following this thread. I ended up starting over after formatting data. I flashed everything stock, flashed modified system image and skin1980 boot image then booted rom, went back andf flashed twrp again and everything is working as expected. Not really sure what caused the issue,
Thanks to @Robshr for all of his help

I installed a different file manager on the watch just like you installed the kernel auditor. this file manager gives the message "sdcard inaccessible" when I try to open the sdcard. Do you think that this is doing this because it was installed in the tmp folder? Do you recommend paying for the paid app and I should have access to the sdcard?
Also I was unable to pull the backup from the watch, some error stating some file was not created because it wasn't found?
any ideas?

cubandanger05 said:
I installed a different file manager on the watch just like you installed the kernel auditor. this file manager gives the message "sdcard inaccessible" when I try to open the sdcard. Do you think that this is doing this because it was installed in the tmp folder? Do you recommend paying for the paid app and I should have access to the sdcard?
Also I was unable to pull the backup from the watch, some error stating some file was not created because it wasn't found?
any ideas?
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As far as the file manager it depends on what one you are using does it state the the free version can't access the sdcard otherwise it should be able to read it
Not sure about the error message you're getting without seeing it
But it sounds like you didn't first copy the image to the sdcard and that's why it can't find it or didn't give it sufficient time to copy before you gave the pull command