[Q] Unrooting\updgrading problem on G2 - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

So i looked everywhere and haven't been able to find a answer to this issue.
Last night got the OTA Gingerbread update. Wasn't thinking about it and went ahead and accepted it. Of course clockwork recovery made this not work. So today i looked to go through the process of either unrooting my G2 and restoring or installing the update manually. I have had no luck with either. When i try to unroot my phone, for some reason i cannot get the SU command to work. It says permission denied. (This did work when i originally rooted my phone) I have never installed any roms so i still have all stock android. I still have S-OFF so i tried the thread that explained how he did it manually. Did not work. From his guide it says I do not have the stock 2.2 update but i in fact do. I have version 2.2 of android. I really just want to update to gingerbread and move on my way. It would be nice to go ahead and unroot because i never really took advantage of it anyways but in the unroot guides I get stuck at either clockwork recovery wont flash the image and fails out or when i try to follow the guide on the unlockr for unrooting using a hex editor and when i try to export my image I get /dev/block/mmcblk0p17: cannot open for read: permission denied which the only fix was to get the SU command to work.
I am totally stuck so I am just leaving all the details i could leave. Thanks ahead of time.

I fixed this. Thank you!

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How to go back to stock, run the update, and re-do root and other tweaks

Okay, so I haven't as of yet seen a thread that appears to spell out this process. Most of you are talking about applying developer-modified patches to get to DI01, using Clockwork recovery, and things like that. For various reasons, some of us prefer to remain a bit closer to stock, and not worry about bricking with custom recovery software and whatnot. I'm one of those people, and I've seen questions here and there on how to go back to stock, and if root can be maintained or redone afterward, etc., so I decided to document here what I did to apply the official update to my rooted and lag-fixed Fascinate. Without further ado, here's the process I followed:
Ran the unlagfixme.bat script from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779597, which automatically reboots the phone
Used Root Explorer to remove the ".old" extension I had added to all system .apk files I considered bloatware (I chose to disable them, not delete them)
Rebooted the phone again for good measure
Downloaded the update, and let it install normally, after which root access was gone as expected (Superuser.apk and other apps that required root access were still present, but they wouldn't function)
Rooted my Fascinate again per the instructions in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779238, just like I did the first time (only had to do it once, not twice like some here have said); note that I followed all instructions except for the final one, which is installing Superuser.apk, as that application was still installed, and still worked fine after applying the proper permissions to su and busybox
Opened Root Explorer, and once again added .old to all .apk files that I wanted to disable and remove from sight
Rebooted again
Ran the lagfixme.bat from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779597 to re-apply the lag fix
Rebooted one final time to make sure everything was in still good working order
So there it is. I'm still running stock ROM, stock recovery, etc. I should be able to easily repeat this process any time there's a new OTA update, with minimal risk of bricking.
Helpful thanks, but I think I screwed up.
SO I got the OTA update message this morning. I have root and lagfix installed, and I ran the OTA. Everything works but I no longer have root access. SO I think I screwed up. Newb right. SO do I have to go back to the stock image? What do I need to do to recover while retaining my contacts apps etcetera. Thanks
propylene22 said:
SO I got the OTA update message this morning. I have root and lagfix installed, and I ran the OTA. Everything works but I no longer have root access. SO I think I screwed up. Newb right. SO do I have to go back to the stock image? What do I need to do to recover while retaining my contacts apps etcetera. Thanks
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Just re-root, either through adb or there was a one-click out there.
Yeah, just re-root using the original procedure you used (except no need to reinstall superuser.apk), and you should be good to go.
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Thanks for taking the time to write that up Ivorycruncher!
How would this process differ when the Froyo update is released, also having ClockworkMod Recovery installed instead of stock recovery?
I, like you, would like to have legitimate updates installed while keeping root.
I've never installed Clockwork, so I can't comment on that. When Froyo comes out, I imagine the process will be much the same, though at this point there's no way to know if the original rooting method will still work or not after the upgrade. Also, depending on what they do with Froyo, the lag fix may not be necessary anymore, and might not work without some tweaking even if it is still needed.
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Root Problem. [RESOLVED]

Up until today, I've been rooted. Used the SuperOneClick program. It was a piece of cake.
Today, I decide to check for new software updates..Two new ones.
I updated them and now I'm running 2.2.2 and ed05. Well I'm assuming that's the problem.
Because I've been going through the process today of backing up my ROM and stuff, to flash MIUI for the first time. Well, nothing seemed to work.
I tried to backup my current ROM, but nothing happened. (Should've rebooted and come back on, like normal after 'backup current ROM' was selected and a name was entered for it; Didn't happen. )
So I figured that the new software updates unrooted my phone.
So I go back into SOC and root my phone again, but during the process, it tells me that I'm already rooted. Finishes the process and I reboot my phone, etc.
Well the Superuser app is in my list now, but none of the root-required apps are working. They all tell me that I'm not rooted. I even used Root Check to see the status. It tells me as well, that I'm not rooted.
I go back to the SOC program and UNroot. Well that was successful. I reboot, etc.
No Superuser app. So far so good. So I go BACK again and root, everything went well, except when it said an 'su' command was sent to my phone, I never got one, but I still got the Superuser app. And still, the apps tell me I'm not rooted.
Any kind of help is great. I really appreciate all the time, spent reading this.
Sorry if I went on and on, but it's bugging me now and I really need some answers to what the problem might be. Thanks, guys. ;(
superoneclick does not work on ed05
you need to odin cwm recovery
then reboot into recovery using three finger method
install root.zip file
then reboot
directions for rooting with odin is here:
http://www.galaxyforums.net/forum/fascinate-rs-guides/1967-how-root-froyo-gingerbread-your-fascinate.html
SOC does work with ED05.. I've used it several times, different phones.
Really? I thought quite a few folks were having trouble with soc after the ota ed05 update? If thats the case, then thanks for the clarification... although odin is still another option for the op since soc is not working.
droidstyle said:
superoneclick does not work on ed05
you need to odin cwm recovery
then reboot into recovery using three finger method
install root.zip file
then reboot
directions for rooting with odin is here:
http://www.galaxyforums.net/forum/fascinate-rs-guides/1967-how-root-froyo-gingerbread-your-fascinate.html
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I read most of the first page on that thread, mostly just read the latest replies about that method. I'll read the full directional tutorial once I'm clarified of questions.
I think I read a couple of users saying this does root your phone, but it will wipe all data as well? I'm not quite sure. I want my phone rooted, no matter if I install MIUI or not. I don't want a factory reset though.
Thanks droidstyle, I'm back to being rooted!
Now onward to flashing MIUI! Wish me luck.
:^)

[A] Help: Cant unroot or Reroot

Today someone asked me to help him. He said when he tried to root, it told him he was already rooted and when he tried to unroot, it said he wasnt rooted. Also 8 failed boot factory reset showed no changes except would result in hang from nook Zergy. I offered my services because I was in town. This is how I got his device working and what I went through. Maybe this will help you.
Story: This guy got his nook tablet from craigs list and it still had all the previous owners information on it. So, not knowing any better, they just went to the menu and used the factory reset option on a rooted device. This caused a wipe, but there were problems. All the personal info was gone, but when trying to reroot with nook zergy, either the script froze or said it was already rooted. After doing the 8 failed reboots- the same happened. Over the next few days I am going to try and video tape this and see if I can recreate it and show you all step by step how to fix it.
Symptoms:
Nook zergy script failing half way or saying already rooted even though there are no root apps or SU after full wipe
What I tried: I tried 8 failed boot reset to fix and it would not completely wipe the root, for some reason, something was still there telling the zergy script that it was still rooted, or would allow initial script to run and freeze
What worked: So, since something still thinks it is rooted and I cant use the unroot app unless there is a super user app to gain permission, the only solution was to download the super user apk, sideload it and then sideload and run the unroot script. After this is done, the unroot script can then get superuser permissions to fully unroot the tablet so the scripts can fully run again. This worked Flawlessly
I hope this helps you, I am going to try to replicate this and shoot a video of it over the next few days.
This Also Seemed to Work...
My root went through fine, but after the root my "n" buttom quit working and
I wound up in almost exactly the same place as above. I got out of it by:
1) Downloaded the "acclaim_update.zip" image found in the thread about Nook 1.4.0 from SDCard above, putting that on an SDCard and the rebooting to run and load it. When it first rebooted, the "n" worked but as is typical with Android
there were "leftovers" (files, etc.) still left from the previous installs.
2) So I went in to Settings and ran the "Erase and Deregister" option which seemed to clean out the leftovers and leave everything where it should have
been.
Hope this helps someone else.
Rev
albertwertz said:
What worked: So, since something still thinks it is rooted and I cant use the unroot app unless there is a super user app to gain permission, the only solution was to download the super user apk, sideload it and then sideload and run the unroot script. After this is done, the unroot script can then get superuser permissions to fully unroot the tablet so the scripts can fully run again. This worked Flawlessly
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This fix worked for me as well.
I had my tablet rooted and when the ota got pushed out it broke my root. So I went back to 1.4.0 and re-rooted. But the script died halfway through and had the same symptoms listed above. Not fully rooted, but not fully unrooted either.
I had to sideload the superuser app and then unroot. Then start the root process all over again.
Unroot NT but it stops in the registration
I unroot the tablet with the file acclaim, but when i go to the registration come out the error"sorry we're having trouble setting up your nook.please shutdown the device and try again".I try hard reset more times but nothing.Can i by-pass the registration or root the device at start?
andrea89 said:
I unroot the tablet with the file acclaim, but when i go to the registration come out the error"sorry we're having trouble setting up your nook.please shutdown the device and try again".I try hard reset more times but nothing.Can i by-pass the registration or root the device at start?
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Albert Wertz posted a video showing how but I'm not allowed to post outside links yet. Go to youtube and search for this video: sAASnHPn4PM
albertwertz said:
Today someone asked me to help him. He said when he tried to root, it told him he was already rooted and when he tried to unroot, it said he wasnt rooted. Also 8 failed boot factory reset showed no changes except would result in hang from nook Zergy. I offered my services because I was in town. This is how I got his device working and what I went through. Maybe this will help you.
Story: This guy got his nook tablet from craigs list and it still had all the previous owners information on it. So, not knowing any better, they just went to the menu and used the factory reset option on a rooted device. This caused a wipe, but there were problems. All the personal info was gone, but when trying to reroot with nook zergy, either the script froze or said it was already rooted. After doing the 8 failed reboots- the same happened. Over the next few days I am going to try and video tape this and see if I can recreate it and show you all step by step how to fix it.
Symptoms:
Nook zergy script failing half way or saying already rooted even though there are no root apps or SU after full wipe
What I tried: I tried 8 failed boot reset to fix and it would not completely wipe the root, for some reason, something was still there telling the zergy script that it was still rooted, or would allow initial script to run and freeze
What worked: So, since something still thinks it is rooted and I cant use the unroot app unless there is a super user app to gain permission, the only solution was to download the super user apk, sideload it and then sideload and run the unroot script. After this is done, the unroot script can then get superuser permissions to fully unroot the tablet so the scripts can fully run again. This worked Flawlessly
I hope this helps you, I am going to try to replicate this and shoot a video of it over the next few days.
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Hi Albert
sorry to be bothering you , but i know your prolly the only one that can help me with this problem i have with my nook tablet
im replying to your reply :
so regarding this , im in need of your help here , same thing happend to me , didnt have superuser and was not fully rooted or not fully unrooted , but i did as you said i sideloaded superuser and unroot off this therd you posted and still the same probleam eco worked problem , what am i doing wrong ... the superuser doesnt seem to pop up when i run unroot ... how can i make superuser work properly ?
hope to can help
- Erik
Hopefully Albert has the answer for you. He's a clever one.
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need help rooting

hey,
so my mum just bought a desire 601. Before, I had given her my old rooted phone with all my customizations that she has now grown accustomed to, so she wants me to root her new phone and make it look exactly the same.
When she gave it to me to root earlier today, it was brand new. I unlocked the bootloader, and flashed the custom recovery (I went with Philz), but I can't seem to get root. I flashed the latest 2.40 from chainfire's site, but I keep getting the "No binary installed" error. The zip always flashes successfully. Root checker says I have no root.
I just want to keep the ROM stock since its my mom's phone. I showed her insertcoin running on my M7, but she likes sense 5.5, and insertcoin only provides sense 6. So I just want to root the stock ROM and move on.
EDIT: hey, is there an RUU anywhere for this phone? because I can't seem to backup with either philz or twrp, just says cant mount cache and system partitions... wanna be extra careful not to mess anything up
EDIT: Been messing with this all day, no response from anyone here on XDA, went ahead and installed insertcoin. Failed. tried again. success. no idea why. STILL don't have root. Tried superSU and superUser with full wipes. WTF. help?
EDIT: well, thanks for your help XDA, but I managed to finally get it. found some obscure program for windows called Kingo root, and it worked first run. I never looked at windows utilities, always just rooted manually, but whatever, its done now.

No Command Error on Nexus 5X, even in recovery mode

I used Wugfresh' root installer before and it worked like a charm. You can't get any OTA's with it though. Since I wanted Android 7, I wanted to unroot, install the OTA and reroot using Wugfresh' client. I already did this before when I wanted to upgrade to Android 6. Then everything went well and I was done in an hour.
This time however, I'm stuck. When it needed to reboot after succesfully installing Android 7.1.1, I got set to the No Command screen. After some googling I found out that you had to go to the bootloader first, and then go to Recovery. I got that far, but now I have no clue on what to do.
Rebooting from there doesn't work (obviously). It seems logical to me that I have to install TWRP, but the zip file is not there anymore to install it. Is there a way to still get this zip file on my phone while in recovery mode, and is this the solution to my problem? I also found the format option in TWRP. Does that get rid of all the TWRP stuff and bring me back to complete stock, so I can go back to rooting everything again? I'd be happy to do so, since right now I'm sitting with nothing but a dead Android.
Thank you so much for your help in advance!

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