So I finally got 4.0 flashed with TWRP and SuperSU working. Now I try to install our companies email solution (AirWatch agent) and of course it won't run on a "compromised" device with root access. What's the best way to go forward from here? Do I need to reflash to get rid of evidence of root? Can I keep nougat and TWRP or do I need to revert somehow and wait for the OTA update? Thanks in advance
Edit - also, will I have to relock the bootloader? Sorry for all the questions, little new at all of this
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Hi All,
Was just looking into the prospect of rooting and I came across a post that basically responded to a guy asking whether subsequent OTA/Official updates would revert the root. the response was:
this might well happen. To be sure that this won't happen, don't update, or wait for a rooted version of the update to be released
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It's the bit in bold that's got me wondering. I have my Nexus running stock ROM but rooted (with locked bootloader). I have the problem with the WiFi which 2.2.1 claims to fix.....and I just wasting time thinking that this update might get released as a rooted version so I can just install and not worry about losing root?
Any help gratefully received.
Cheers
1. Already released as a rooted version (check the ROM section)
2. Really easy to root with rageagainsthtecage ...
Right I can ask you the question then......with the rageagainstthecage root method, is there anyway to install the update without flashing a new ROM...I'm ok with stock.
If you're rooted - install custom recovery and install pre-rooted ROM.
Or try to apply the stock update through stock recovery, if you have it.
Wiggz said:
Right I can ask you the question then......with the rageagainstthecage root method, is there anyway to install the update without flashing a new ROM...I'm ok with stock.
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Just install the OTA - it will unroot you.
then root with "rage"
check out modaco, he's got frg83 completely stock with root. just flash using custom recovery. I didnt do a wipe so everything stayed the same just updated to 2.2.1 and yes it seems the wifi issue was fixed.
Just get the stock rooted from geo411m's rom!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=559
The links here will also do it in 2 steps from custom recovery:
http://ip208-100-42-21.static.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8419658&postcount=194
The geo411m link is a deodexed ROM and the one in the link above is not deodexed. Either way you get the fixes of the newer version.
Going forward, think of it this way with future updates:
If you apply the OTA, intending to lose root and then re-root, you always run the risk that all avenues of rooting (other than unlocking the bootloader) have been closed by the new ROM.
If you apply an update repacked for custom recovery, you don't have to worry whether the root exploit you used last time will still be valid.
nexusdue said:
Just install the OTA - it will unroot you.
then root with "rage"
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Thanks for that - honestly not sure why I didn't think of it
Ahh found a flaw in my plan.....it seems that verification fails on my Vodafone Nexus One (UK). I'm guessing there isn't an upgrade path from Vodafone's Froyo update to this yet. Suppose I'll have to wait for Voda's 2.2.1
I just received my Moto-X today with Android 4.2.2.
It wanted to do an OTA update to 4.4 which I postponed.
I'd like to get root, then apply 4.4 and keep root. For now I'm not looking to run a custom ROM, I just want to be able to use Titanium Backup, Adblock and things like that.
Please let me know what's the best way to do this.
Thanks!
Mark
Lucky, mine came with 4.4. Seems like a pain to root.
Unlock the bootloader, flash twrp and get superuser. Seems like the easy route to take for you.
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Unlock the bootloader, flash twrp and get superuser. Seems like the easy route to take for you.
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Thanks very much for your help!
I have rooted my last three phones before so I am not a complete noob. That said, I have done it so infrequently, I really appreciate the help or any detailed instructions so that I don't go and brick it.
Here's what I found out. Please let me know what I've forgotten or misunderstood:
1. Get bootloader unlock from Motorola. Even though I don't have a dev edition, they will provide this to me because I have a paid-for TMobile Phone. https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b
2. Moto-X TWRP from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2424110
3. For Superuser, I found http://dottech.org/126773/how-to-root-moto-x-android-guide/ this is for CWM but I'm thinking it should still be good for TWRP?
Did I miss anything there?
Can I take the OTA updates included 4.4 or need to do something else manually?
Thanks much!
Mark
markd89 said:
Thanks very much for your help!
I have rooted my last three phones before so I am not a complete noob. That said, I have done it so infrequently, I really appreciate the help or any detailed instructions so that I don't go and brick it.
Here's what I found out. Please let me know what I've forgotten or misunderstood:
1. Get bootloader unlock from Motorola. Even though I don't have a dev edition, they will provide this to me because I have a paid-for TMobile Phone. https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b
2. Moto-X TWRP from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2424110
3. For Superuser, I found http://dottech.org/126773/how-to-root-moto-x-android-guide/ this is for CWM but I'm thinking it should still be good for TWRP?
Did I miss anything there?
Can I take the OTA updates included 4.4 or need to do something else manually?
Thanks much!
Mark
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Dev edition and T Mobile are the same. One thing though. It is recommended to use the Motorola Fastboot Utility. Though you won't keep root if you're on 4.2 by doing this method. So unlock the BL then take the OTA update. After that flash TWRP and then install superuser. And you're good to go.
markd89 said:
Thanks very much for your help!
I have rooted my last three phones before so I am not a complete noob. That said, I have done it so infrequently, I really appreciate the help or any detailed instructions so that I don't go and brick it.
Here's what I found out. Please let me know what I've forgotten or misunderstood:
1. Get bootloader unlock from Motorola. Even though I don't have a dev edition, they will provide this to me because I have a paid-for TMobile Phone. https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b
2. Moto-X TWRP from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2424110
3. For Superuser, I found http://dottech.org/126773/how-to-root-moto-x-android-guide/ this is for CWM but I'm thinking it should still be good for TWRP?
Did I miss anything there?
Can I take the OTA updates included 4.4 or need to do something else manually?
Thanks much!
Mark
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Flash this SuperSU on recovery: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Hi guys !
I unlocked my bootloader and rooted my device, and i don't know if i can upgrade my Nexus 6 by ota (received this morning on the phone) without brick it.
Is it dangerous?
Thank you
EDIT : I'm on stock Lollipop 5.0.1
Unlocked is fine. If you have root or any other system mods, you'll need to remove them.
Oh thanks for the quick answer
So if I unroot it with Nexus Root Toolkit it will be ok?
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Oh thanks for the quick answer
So if I unroot it with Nexus Root Toolkit it will be ok?
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Nexus toolkit doesn't unroot. It reflashes the entire phone which also means root disappears. If you're going to do that, no point taking the ota. Just flash full update.
You can indoor via the SuperSU app.
Oh ok I just saw that.
So if I unroot via SuperSU it's ok i can install?
Midsylen said:
Oh ok I just saw that.
So if I unroot via SuperSU it's ok i can install?
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As long as you do the full unroot and made no other modifications. Oh and everything must be 100% stock, including recovery
I've installed TWRP...
So, what is the best way for me to install 5.1 without losing my data?
Midsylen said:
I've installed TWRP...
So, what is the best way for me to install 5.1 without losing my data?
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download the factory image that you want to update to.
extract the system.img, boot.img and radio.img
Fastboot flash them.
You could also flash the bootloader if you want though I dont see any point.
Ok, thank you for your quick answers
Hello all,
Im totally confused as to how to go about rooting my device c6902. Ive owned a couple of android devices and Ive rooted them all, however....with this device and there seem to be different ways people have rooted from reading the threads and im totally confused, So far I have unlocked the bootloader, and upgraded the device OTA to lollipop .242 (before the bootloader was unlocked), I dont intend installing any custom firmware, just want root so I can use TB and maybe delete a few bloatwares with root explorer and use xposed.
Im confused as to whether:
1. I have to downgrade firmware to kitkat, just to get root, then upgrade back to official firmware?
2. Ive been under the impression that a custom recovery and supersu, is enough to get root. It doesnt work that way on this device?
3. I saw some oneclick root programs that worked on the z1 compact would any work here
Just trying to know more about the phone and understand, so any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
bigmeech084 said:
Hello all,
Im totally confused as to how to go about rooting my device c6902. Ive owned a couple of android devices and Ive rooted them all, however....with this device and there seem to be different ways people have rooted from reading the threads and im totally confused, So far I have unlocked the bootloader, and upgraded the device OTA to lollipop .242 (before the bootloader was unlocked), I dont intend installing any custom firmware, just want root so I can use TB and maybe delete a few bloatwares with root explorer and use xposed.
Im confused as to whether:
1. I have to downgrade firmware to kitkat, just to get root, then upgrade back to official firmware?
2. Ive been under the impression that a custom recovery and supersu, is enough to get root. It doesnt work that way on this device?
3. I saw some oneclick root programs that worked on the z1 compact would any work here
Just trying to know more about the phone and understand, so any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
Using the guide on the link I just posted, you are not required to unlock the bootloader, unlocking the bootloader without backing up the TA partition can cause problems with your phone.
You need to downgrade to KitKat 4.4.4 with kernel 108, then root it with easyroot install supersu and rootchecker to make sure your phone is rooted, the use NUTs recovery to create a recovery partition, after that search XDA forums for a pre-rooted lollipop flashable zip and install that, and voila you should be on lollipop with root and recovery.
I am not sure about one-click root programs.
demon148 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
Using the guide on the link I just posted, you are not required to unlock the bootloader, unlocking the bootloader without backing up the TA partition can cause problems with your phone.
You need to downgrade to KitKat 4.4.4 with kernel 108, then root it with easyroot install supersu and rootchecker to make sure your phone is rooted, the use NUTs recovery to create a recovery partition, after that search XDA forums for a pre-rooted lollipop flashable zip and install that, and voila you should be on lollipop with root and recovery.
I am not sure about one-click root programs.
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Thanks for your help.
I already unlocked the bootloader though. Do I need to downgrade the whole kitkat rom or flash just the kernel? thanks
Figured out. Thanks
Hi
Sorry if this is an obvious question.
I am about to root and before rooting, I have a choice of these 2.
1. Install Huawei P9 Stock Recovery for Marshmallow
2. Install Huawei P9 TWRP for Marshmallow
All the rooting manuals say TWRP, but I do not want a custom ROM
I want root just to - move apps between system <-> user; - to remove bloatware; - have access to some system permissions
I would be ok with Huawei stock recovery, right?
I am not really sure what the difference is. Is "Stock Recovery" by Huawei? I would prefer Huawei supported things if there is no downside
Any information would be great. Thank you.
With the Huawei stock recovery, you cannot install custom zip files. You definitely need TWRP to root.
Ohh ... ok.
Thank you very much for the response.
Sorry for one more question that is probably obvious -
After rooting would it re-instate the warranty if I put back stock recovery and maybe locked it again?
This is assuming that I can still keep root privileges if I do that - if not there is no point.
Thank you for any information.
pwoita said:
Sorry for one more question that is probably obvious -
After rooting would it re-instate the warranty if I put back stock recovery and maybe locked it again?
This is assuming that I can still keep root privileges if I do that - if not there is no point.
Thank you for any information.
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If you read the notice when unlocking the bootloader, I think that's when you know that the warranty is void. To lock it, simply flash back Huawei stock recovery and also flash the stock Huawei ROM full package .app file or use eRecovery.
Thanks again for the information.
If I flashed TWRP, then rooted, and then flash custom recovery back, would it still be rooted?
Edit: For anyone else - yep still rooted after doing that.