I've been trying to keep up but I know I've missed a few days. Has anyone found out how to root after the OTA update yet? I'd really like to get some Custom ROM's but not sure if it's possible yet.
Wondering the same thing.. trying a few methods now.
Unfortunately, after receiving the OTA you cannot run the One-Click root method, however, if you unlock and install Amon_Ra style recovery (find it in the Dev thread) you can reboot to recovery and go to "Developer options" and install Superuser from there to get root.
Marcismo55 said:
Unfortunately, after receiving the OTA you cannot run the One-Click root method, however, if you unlock and install Amon_Ra style recovery (find it in the Dev thread) you can reboot to recovery and go to "Developer options" and install Superuser from there to get root.
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+1 this method works 100% of the time every time.
For us novices, is there any way you could do a step by step on what to do to accomplish this? I'd greatly appreciate it!
mjdato said:
For us novices, is there any way you could do a step by step on what to do to accomplish this? I'd greatly appreciate it!
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Try starting here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1415615
Not trying to offend but..Not many people are going to regurgitate the steps from memory. While I know them, you're going to be hard pressed to coax them back out of the crevices of my mind. So you get the short list. Attack each one individually and you will make it.
Unlock
Install Amon Ra
Install root via Amon Ra
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Install ClockWorkMod/Amon Ra
Install a rooted ROM
First time I've ever seen someone get the thanks when I answered your question haha.
Mr. Smith knows his stuff so you're good if you follow what he posted.
I had to re-install SuperUser from the market for some reason, but the AmonRa push for root/su worked like a charm.. I've been using CWM for so long with a Samsung device.. I really, really like AmonRa.. very slick.
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I had to re-install SuperUser from the market for some reason, but the AmonRa push for root/su worked like a charm.. I've been using CWM for so long with a Samsung device.. I really, really like AmonRa.. very slick.
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After rooting with Amon-Ra, downloading superuser/busybox from the market is necessary.
I've never had to download busybox. Wierd.
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I did mine last night... After I rooted and starting adding more packages (like titanium backup), a new SuperUser Update showed up in the market which I applied. No issues with that.
Getting to root was involved more so with the HTC Bootloader Unlock as I had issues with clicking on the Button on their page to start the process (nothing happened).. Ended up moving over to Chrome to do it.
After that, it was easy though there are a few battery pulls along the way.
is there a chance of somebody releasing a "one click" root for people with OTA updates?
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is there a chance of somebody releasing a "one click" root for people with OTA updates?
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It's super easy to root.
If you already have Amon Ra just navigate to the devoloper menu in that, then select install su. Done.
If you don't have Amon Ra, flash it, then navigate to the devoloper menu in that, then select install su. Done.
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It's super easy to root.
If you already have Amon Ra just navigate to the devoloper menu in that, then select install su. Done.
If you don't have Amon Ra, flash it, then navigate to the devoloper menu in that, then select install su. Done.
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yeah, but the reason why i want to root first is because i need to back up using titanium. i dont wanna wipe everything. my phone is still locked.
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yeah, but the reason why i want to root first is because i need to back up using titanium. i dont wanna wipe everything. my phone is still locked.
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you will need to unlock the bootloader before you can root. im prety sure, someone corect me if i am wrong
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yeah, but the reason why i want to root first is because i need to back up using titanium. i dont wanna wipe everything. my phone is still locked.
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Okay, but I was addressing the question you asked, not the one you meant to ask.
Now if you don't want the factory reset from unlocking without being backed up, that's another story. And as mentioned above, you can't root until you are unlocked. That's the point of unlocking, to be able to root. Even with OneClick you ahd to be unlocked.
MyBackup does not require root but will not back up all the data. It's a good program though, I have the pro version and use it. And I think it will back up your contacts and sms/mms without root, you'll have to check on that.
If you just want to back up apps without data AppMonster Pro is great. Restoring is nice and easy on the eyes and you can install from your sd backup or redownload from Market. One thing I love about it is that it backs up apps as soon as you download them.
I think those are your options for backing up without root. I would grab both of them. I use both regularly.
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Okay, but I was addressing the question you asked, not the one you meant to ask.
Now if you don't want the factory reset from unlocking without being backed up, that's another story. And as mentioned above, you can't root until you are unlocked. That's the point of unlocking, to be able to root. Even with OneClick you ahd to be unlocked.
MyBackup does not require root but will not back up all the data. It's a good program though, I have the pro version and use it. And I think it will back up your contacts and sms/mms without root, you'll have to check on that.
If you just want to back up apps without data AppMonster Pro is great. Restoring is nice and easy on the eyes and you can install from your sd backup or redownload from Market. One thing I love about it is that it backs up apps as soon as you download them.
I think those are your options for backing up without root. I would grab both of them. I use both regularly.
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Really? I used CleanTool to temp root to disable sense before OTA update, so I thought unlocking is not necessary before rooting. Oh well I guess I am out of luck for backing up my data.
I just used Amon RA.
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Really? I used CleanTool to temp root to disable sense before OTA update, so I thought unlocking is not necessary before rooting. Oh well I guess I am out of luck for backing up my data.
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Yeah, the temp root was the solution for before HTC unlocked the bootloader. You mentioned OneClick before, that's for perm root and no longer works after the OTA.
And yeah, iirc, there's no more temp root since the OTA. That would've allow you to back up, then unlock and root and restore. I think that's what you were getting at...
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I will start off by apologizing for my ignorance, but I am new to rooting. I have had my Atrix for i guess a month or two now and I am wanting to root it. I just dont know where to start for rooting I've read that superoneclick isnt good to use and I tried aRoot but when i opened titanium backup it is saying it isnt rooted. Does anyone else have links to other threads helping with rooting or a Faq or tutorial on how to? Im not sure how to even get the files onto my phone and such and help will be greatly appreciated thank you all very much!
the superoneclick and aroot threads have all of the info you need to root your phone. if you cannot manage to do it by following the instructions already provided i really dont think you should be messing with your phone. they are basically one click solutions. i have tried both and they worked as described. you might want to go to youtube and watch videos of it being done
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the superoneclick and aroot threads have all of the info you need to root your phone. if you cannot manage to do it by following the instructions already provided i really dont think you should be messing with your phone. they are basically one click solutions. i have tried both and they worked as described. you might want to go to youtube and watch videos of it being done
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Ive done super one click and it stops doing anything at psneuter so idk what to do about that and ive dont aRoot and it installs superuser and everything go through the process and says its rooted but when i opend titanium backup to verify that it is rooted it says it is not...That is not my fault.
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Ive done super one click and it stops doing anything at psneuter so idk what to do about that and ive dont aRoot and it installs superuser and everything go through the process and says its rooted but when i opend titanium backup to verify that it is rooted it says it is not...That is not my fault.
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Either you didn't enable Debugging or you're running 4.1.57.
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Either you didn't enable Debugging or you're running 4.1.57.
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Ah Im running 1.57...actually didn't know that affected it. tonight im going to attempt to flash back to 1.26
Hxcmetal said:
Ah Im running 1.57...actually didn't know that affected it. tonight im going to attempt to flash back to 1.26
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Good luck. Just make sure to use a short filename if you have problems with RSDLite. Some people aren't able to flash because of that. I was one of them but it flashed just fine.
Enable Wifi and enter your MotoBlur ID and you'll be able to go ahead and root on 1.2.6. Then you can check for updates and run the update. Use GladRoot as there's a rooting batch file, as well as another file to run after you upgrade. It also enables Sideloading (non-market apps) as well as tethering if you so wish.
If you can get ADB working then you won't have any trouble.
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Good luck. Just make sure to use a short filename if you have problems with RSDLite. Some people aren't able to flash because of that. I was one of them but it flashed just fine.
Enable Wifi and enter your MotoBlur ID and you'll be able to go ahead and root on 1.2.6. Then you can check for updates and run the update. Use GladRoot as there's a rooting batch file, as well as another file to run after you upgrade. It also enables Sideloading (non-market apps) as well as tethering if you so wish.
If you can get ADB working then you won't have any trouble.
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This seems so much more difficult than jailbreaking haha
Hmmm well Im going to try and get this to flash back before i worry about rooting -_-
This is a fantastic guide, I highly recommend it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12631216&postcount=2911
Hi all.
Ok, I'm fairly confused as to how to go about rooting my transformer prime 9.4.2.21 tablet.
As I understand it, I should be able to unlock the tablet, then install a 'ROM' that is already rooted, which means..I can boot into the 'ROM' and have root access??
So, I set out and unlocked my tablet (I'm aware of the warranty repercussions). Done. Now I want to root the tablet so I can install Ubuntu or perhaps Debian on it...does anyone know how I go about this?
I'm SURE this has been asked, I just can't seem to find it...I'm also quite new to the mobile 'hacking' world, and I'm a bit confused about all the buzz words (i.e. 'flashing a ROM', etc)..
I appreciate any help!
Cheers
I am pretty sure the next step after unlocking it is installing CWM, then using that to install the ROM of your choice.
Anyone else want to chime in here?
A.) Unlock.
B.) Flash ROM (you may want to pick before unlock0.
C.) Enjoy.
Unless it says otherwise you can assume any ROM that isn't from the manufacture, is rooted. The development section has ROMs, unlock, and Ubuntu crap. I use Debian in a chroot rather than native, and forgo X11. You may have to search for some things.
Can you point out a thread on how to install CWM from an unrooted device? Been searching,, but every thread points to Viperboy's thread, which will not work on .21.
aawshads said:
Can you point out a thread on how to install CWM from an unrooted device? Been searching,, but every thread points to Viperboy's thread, which will not work on .21.
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You can't install CWM if you haven't unlocked. Root doesn't have anything to do with unlocking.
I suggest using Viperboy's tool to unlock your device. Be careful to follow ALL the directions and you'll be just fine.
Now I want to root the tablet so I can install Ubuntu or perhaps Debian on it...does anyone know how I go about this?
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Rooting and unlocking are different. If you are unlocked, research which ROM you'd like to install and follow the directions in that thread. Virtually every ROM thread has the directions listed. There's even a thread if you want to try Ubuntu, though it has limited functionality right now.
Personally, I like Jermaine's AOKP ROM. It is really fast and smooth.
That's all well and good, how do you install CWM after unlocking? All of the posts say to use viperboy's tool, but it is not available at this time, the link is dead.
On version 4.5 that I already have option 5 unlock says "MUST BE ROOTED!!"
Are you saying it works without root? Or will the Fastboot method here work?
ok mcliar, I found in another thread from you this:
EDIT: I fixed it! I was able to pull an .apk of OTA Voodoo Rootkeep from a previous Titanium Backup file. I installed the app, and it restored root for me! Its possible that I was already still rooted, but without the ability to d/l apps I couldn't do anything about it. Anyway, I'm back with a rooted .21!
I have a similar situation, lost wifi, did a factory reset, lost voodoo and now can't reroot. How did you pull the apk and install it on the prime?
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That's all well and good, how do you install CWM after unlocking? All of the posts say to use viperboy's tool, but it is not available at this time, the link is dead.
On version 4.5 that I already have option 5 unlock says "MUST BE ROOTED!!"
Are you saying it works without root? Or will the Fastboot method here work?
ok mcliar, I found in another thread from you this:
EDIT: I fixed it! I was able to pull an .apk of OTA Voodoo Rootkeep from a previous Titanium Backup file. I installed the app, and it restored root for me! Its possible that I was already still rooted, but without the ability to d/l apps I couldn't do anything about it. Anyway, I'm back with a rooted .21!
I have a similar situation, lost wifi, did a factory reset, lost voodoo and now can't reroot. How did you pull the apk and install it on the prime?
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I had a backup apk from titanium backup. I'll attach the apk so you can see if it works for you.
Yes, Viperboy's tool will unlock and install CWM without root (EDIT: come to think of it, I was rooted when I ran this. You can follow this if it doesn't work for you--->). Alternatively, you can use the ASUS tool itself, and then follow this thread to install CWM.
seems like everything needs root...
Ok...
So, I need to 'Flash a ROM'...right. I'm looking in the development section, and the ones I'm looking at require CWM to be installed..but that (from what I can find) requires root to install...
There was a mention of ViperMOD. However, from what I can tell that program will install CWM after you root the device, which it can't for me, as I'm running .21.
I've also read several mentions about using Rom Manager. I installed the free version, and tried to install CWM that way, but it failed with 'An error occurred while attempting to run priviledged commands', presumable because I need to root the device first.
Soo...it really looks like I need to root the device before I can do anything. Is this incorrect? It seems like it is, but when I look into the suggestions listed here I seem to run into a brick wall because I need a rooted device...
I appreciate all the suggestions guys, I really want to get stuff working on my TFP. Any help is (as always!) appreciated.
Thanks
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I had a backup apk from titanium backup. I'll attach the apk so you can see if it works for you.
Yes, Viperboy's tool will unlock and install CWM without root (EDIT: come to think of it, I was rooted when I ran this. You can follow this if it doesn't work for you--->). Alternatively, you can use the ASUS tool itself, and then follow this thread to install CWM.
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oops sorry, I missed that CWM link...I'll check that out.
I have been researching all day, you will need to use fastboot in order to install cwm for the first time if you don't already have root. It will be what I use if I cannot get this titanium backup apk to work.
Mcliar, I appreciate you getting me the APK. I will let you know how it goes.
Could you post the backed up "su" for "OTA Voodoo Rootkeep" (i am guessing it stores the file in the application folder). I am wondering if it would be able to use this back to root the TF201
thanks
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I'm trying to get my titanium backup to load but it gives me an error telling I don't have root access.
I loaded up Super user and tried updating the binary but it also says fail when it comes to gaining root access.
I have s-off 1.58 2.89 and have a custom ICS rom on it. Am I missing something?
midnightmaraude said:
I'm trying to get my titanium backup to load but it gives me an error telling I don't have root access.
I loaded up Super user and tried updating the binary but it also says fail when it comes to gaining root access.
I have s-off 1.58 2.89 and have a custom ICS rom on it. Am I missing something?
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Some ROM's with the free version of Titanium Backup pre-installed have that problem. Try uninstalling it, then re-install it from the Play Store.
Oh, and you can always use the free version of Root Checker to confirm that you have root.
ramjet73
ramjet73 said:
Some ROM's with the free version of Titanium Backup pre-installed have that problem. Try uninstalling it, then re-install it from the Play Store.
Oh, and you can always use the free version of Root Checker to confirm that you have root.
ramjet73
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I have titanium backup pro and the rom i'm using didn't come with it installed. I installed both through the play store.
BUT running root checker it says this device does not have proper root access!!
what the heck.... Where to from here?
midnightmaraude said:
I have titanium backup pro and the rom i'm using didn't come with it installed. I installed both through the play store.
BUT running root checker it says this device does not have proper root access!!
what the heck.... Where to from here?
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Did you install busybox? Some apps require busybox as well as superuser.
If that doesn't fix I suggest you go back and re-flash superuser.
ramjet73
Reinstalled superuser3.1.3 still no root access. Any other suggestions.?
Trying to run busy box it says Su binary was not found on phone. If that helps
midnightmaraude said:
Reinstalled superuser3.1.3 still no root access. Any other suggestions.?
Trying to run busy box it says Su binary was not found on phone. If that helps
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How did you root your phone? It sounds like you may have missed a step.
ramjet73
I did the wire trick method.
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I did the wire trick method.
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That's for S-OFF. Which guide/procedure did you use to get root before you did the wire trick? Also the wire trick won't work unless you have root so you must have lost it somewhere along the way.
If you just want a stock rooted ROM I suggest flashing the one from this post. If your goal is to get to a custom ROM you should just flash it since you have S-OFF and must have a custom recovery installed already.
ramjet73
Well I have the cool ICS rom on. The rom isn't the issue the issue is my root. How do I get it back as I would like to get titanium backup back so I can restore all my apps and settings.
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Well I have the cool ICS rom on. The rom isn't the issue the issue is my root. How do I get it back as I would like to get titanium backup back so I can restore all my apps and settings.
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On the contrary, the ROM must be the problem since that is a custom ROM which should have root already setup properly. The term "root" refers to having superuser (and usually busybox) installed and that's the responsibility of the ROM developer unless you are rooting a stock ROM yourself. Search the Cool ICS thread for "root" and I think you may find that other users have had this issue.
In the future please identify what ROM you are using when you ask a question like this. I implied from your OP that you were rooting the ROM yourself, which I shouldn't have done, but describing your configuration more completely will save everyone time and effort.
Edit: I re-read the OP and you did say that you have a "custom ICS ROM", but it would be helpful to identify which one.
ramjet73
Greetings,
I know the easy answer to this is going to be to flash a new rom, but if I wanted to do that I would have already. I'd rather find and repair the source of the issue and learn from it.
That being said, shortly after getting my tbolt (when they were first released) I used the revolutionary root and added in VPN software for work. Being unaware that OTA updates hadn't been blocked during the rooting, the phone took an update and went into a death-boot-loop. I found a clean updated OTA rom, flashed and unrooted the phone as the VPN software didn't work well for what I intended anyway.
Great, now the phone is all back to stock (or so I thought).. After a while, another OTA update came down, it asked to update, I allowed, and it said update failed.. Repeat ad nauseum for the next several weeks. Since I was happy with the way the phone was operating, I didn't care if it got the updates or not.
So last week, I decided that since the phone is out of warranty anyway, I might as well root and get rid of some of the bloat, and while I'm at it, get rid of the damn nag screen every tine I hook it to a computer. Searched around, found thunderbolt tool 1.0.1, downed it and tried it out, and it proceeded to say unable to lock my phone.
After a little screwing around, the "update status" on the phone itself reports ROM Version: 2.11.605.9, while the tool was getting a response of 2.11.605.5, so it was using the wrong method to get into the phone. So I edited the batch file to use the .9 method no matter what it reported back, and it proceeded to root, add the recovery, and superuser.
Ahhh, life is good, the phone is rooted again, time to start doing my own customization.
Except that after a couple reboots, everything loses the root rights.
Running titanium backup says "asking for root rights" and then "titanium has been granted superuser permissions" but it just hangs there at the "asking for root rights" screen.
Wireless tether similar story... Start the app and it says "press to start tethering" and touching the screen gets "wireless tethering has been granted superuser permissions", then hangs at "please wait while starting".
Won't do anything that requires root, unless I run the tool again and select "S-off but no root", and it will go through a procedure and root will work again for a while.
Also, as I'm typing this, I discovered that it doesn't necessarily require rebooting to lose root. I had root working last night, but when I picked up the phone to get the proper messages to type, it is not showing root again, and it hasn't been rebooted since root was working.
Thoughts on how to repair this without flashing a rom?
Have you attempted to run the "fix permissions" option in your recovery?
If that does not help, You could use something like OTA RootKeeper to protect root, if you loose it you would just click one button to get it back.
Last thing I can think of is to just reflash the same ROM you are using now on top of what you have so you loose no data and any messed up settings or files will be rewrote.
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You should really think about installing a custom ROM, because until you do, or you block OTA updates, this will be a reoccurring issue.
You could easily install a stock rooted ROM of the exact same thing you have now. nothing would change except it would be properly rooted and OTA updates would be blocked.
That is because only temp root is applied to the official 605.19 Ruu. You need to downgrade back to 605.5 after getting temp root on the 605.19 Ruu then apply the perm root zip in recovery and then flash a newer rom from recovery. If that doesn't work don't lose hope. I may be misunderstanding the situation you have but it sounds like you're only applying temp root. The tool doesn't need to be edited and you may need to flash the 605.19 stock Ruu, relock and s on and then run the tool again.
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Milimbar said:
Have you attempted to run the "fix permissions" option in your recovery?
If that does not help, You could use something like -edit- to protect root, if you loose it you would just click one button to get it back.
Last thing I can think of is to just reflash the same ROM you are using now on top of what you have so you loose no data and any messed up settings or files will be rewrote.
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You should really think about installing a custom ROM, because until you do, or you block OTA updates, this will be a reoccurring issue.
You could easily install a stock rooted ROM of the exact same thing you have now. nothing would change except it would be properly rooted and OTA updates would be blocked.
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Haven't seen the fix permissions option anywhere I've been, care to point me in the right direction?
I'll check out the rootkeeper.
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That is because only temp root is applied to the official 605.19 Ruu. You need to downgrade back to 605.5 after getting temp root on the 605.19 Ruu then apply the perm root zip in recovery and then flash a newer rom from recovery. If that doesn't work don't lose hope. I may be misunderstanding the situation you have but it sounds like you're only applying temp root. The tool doesn't need to be edited and you may need to flash the 605.19 stock Ruu, relock and s on and then run the tool again.
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Never took the .19 update, and both the tool and phone report as .05 now. (if I remember correctly the .09 reverts back to .05 to get in)
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Haven't seen the fix permissions option anywhere I've been, care to point me in the right direction?
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What recovery are you using?
I only use 4ext and would recommend that.
The fix permissions will take up to 5 min and may not help your particular issue, but shouldn't hurt to try.
If 4ext - Boot into recovery, select tools then select fix permissions.
If CWM I think its in the advanced menu.
and If TWRP I think it is in the advanced menu again.
Good luck and listen to the others here, they go out of their way to help people a lot
Ok earlier I misread your post. I thought it said 605.19. Still though something you're doing is causing you to only get temp root. Reread the op of the allinone tool and make sure you meet the requirements before you start it. That away when you run it this time you are in the best possible situation for it to work. Trter is very helpful and if you post your issue in his thread he will probably assist you with anything you need.
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I remember having a similar problem about 6-7 months ago.
I would randomly loose root, though not as often as he is describing.
In my case it was a combination of an outdated root method and a flawed ROM.
If everything he is using is current, including the ROM, he shouldn't have an issue.
If it were me I would flash Santod's stock deodexed ROM and be done with it.
It is the stock ROM with nothing changed except it is prerooted.
I understand that you would like to "fix" this issue without flashing a ROM, however the ROM itself could be the problem. this solution is the simplest I can think of.
Using everything from the thunderbolt toolkit, so yes, 4ext.
Found and ran the fix permissions, ran for 15 minutes before it finished so we'll see how it goes.
I get what you're saying about the rom being screwed up, and am starting to think my only choice is to reflash it, so I'll start looking into a new rom.. That being said I'm still pursuing fixing this until I find a rom that serves my purpose.
Is there a good stable ICS for thunderbolt, pre-loaded with root and good battery life?
Yea the one in the post above yours. If you want something a that is faster and has better battery than it then head over to infectedrom.com and check out all the different options santod has made.
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So I have read multiple articles on how to unroot and have tried 2 of them with no avail. Can anyone explain to me or point me in the right direction on to a "How to unroot for dummies" or something!? I tried getting a nandroid backup and putting in in TWRP/backups/ but for some reason when I boot into recovery and select "Internal Storage" it doesnt show anything! Then I tried to flash the stock recovery from the toolkit and I get an error. Any help would be appreciated.
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So I have read multiple articles on how to unroot and have tried 2 of them with no avail. Can anyone explain to me or point me in the right direction on to a "How to unroot for dummies" or something!? I tried getting a nandroid backup and putting in in TWRP/backups/ but for some reason when I boot into recovery and select "Internal Storage" it doesnt show anything! Then I tried to flash the stock recovery from the toolkit and I get an error. Any help would be appreciated.
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There is a step by step guide to do this under the General section of this forum.
Here is a link...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751011
I would ask why you want to unroot? Unless you are selling/trading the device, its my opinion that once you are rooted, there are few other valid reasons to go back.
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There is a step by step guide to do this under the General section of this forum.
Here is a link...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751011
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Yeah that might as well have been written in Arabic. I think that might be one of the methods I tried though?.. Except when I put the Nandroid backup in TWRP/backups then rebooted my phone into recovery the backup wasnt showing in there no matter what I did, and the other way just got an error.
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I would ask why you want to unroot? Unless you are selling/trading the device, its my opinion that once you are rooted, there are few other valid reasons to go back.
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I want to unroot to get the OTA update. And I'm sure I could probably flash the new update or whatever, but I would rather just get the OTA. Just my OCD I guess?..
CavyS said:
I want to unroot to get the OTA update. And I'm sure I could probably flash the new update or whatever, but I would rather just get the OTA. Just my OCD I guess?..
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I can never ever understand folks that root, than want OTA. As you suggested, the ROM is already available (stock rooted) in a custom recovery-flashable form, supplied graciously just days after the OTA started rolling out. And if you are referring to an upcoming OTA, the same will probably be true; or it will be available earlier for the international version (and isn't that one of the reasons we root?).
If you want the firmware package that came with the OTA, that is available to flash on modded phones, as well.
redpoint73 said:
I can never ever understand folks that root, than want OTA. As you suggested, the ROM is already available (stock rooted) in a custom recovery-flashable form, supplied graciously just days after the OTA started rolling out. And if you are referring to an upcoming OTA, the same will probably be true; or it will be available earlier for the international version (and isn't that one of the reasons we root?).
If you want the firmware package that came with the OTA, that is available to flash on modded phones, as well.
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Lol I know, idk why I have to have to OTA either. Its just an OCD thing. I think its because I know that what I'm getting from OTA is clean and is a 100% working squeaky clean release by Android. Opposed to a ROM that someones put together themselves. I'm sure there is nothing wrong with the ROM or that there is any kind of malware or viruses in it. But its just an OCD thing were I would never stop thinking about it. And first thing my phone crashes or runs into a bug regardless of the problem I would blame it on the ROM. Lol now I sound like a sociopath
CavyS said:
now I sound like a sociopath
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Haha, not really.
If a clean, bugfree OS is what you crave, than I would actually strongly disagree with the notion that an OTA is the way to do that. OTA is often a mess, as it only updates some things, and not other (not a complete image) and also keeps user data; which if you will see from any forum thread (here or other places) about bugs after OTAs, keeping user data is often the cause of many issues.
Factory reset plus OTA is one way around this. But if you really are OCD about a "clean" stock install, I would run the RUU. Either get S-off, or relock bootloader beforehand; and backup user data as this will be wiped. RUU is a complete factory released image.
redpoint73 said:
Haha, not really.
If a clean, bugfree OS is what you crave, than I would actually strongly disagree with the notion that an OTA is the way to do that. OTA is often a mess, as it only updates some things, and not other (not a complete image) and also keeps user data; which if you will see from any forum thread (here or other places) about bugs after OTAs, keeping user data is often the cause of many issues.
Factory reset plus OTA is one way around this. But if you really are OCD about a "clean" stock install, I would run the RUU. Either get S-off, or relock bootloader beforehand; and backup user data as this will be wiped. RUU is a complete factory released image.
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Quick question. I put the Nandroid backup in the TWRP/backups/ folder. It doesnt show up in "Restore" but it shows up in "Install" in TWRP Recovery. When I click on it in "Install" it asks me "Swipe to Confirm Flash" Is it okay to flash Nandroid backup from the "Install" location or does it have to be done through "Restore"?
redpoint73 said:
I would ask why you want to unroot? Unless you are selling/trading the device, its my opinion that once you are rooted, there are few other valid reasons to go back.
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I unrooted ?. Main reason for me was to use ISIS and be able to play a game me and some buddies play. I had root and ISIS didn't like it, so grabbed rootcloak but game disliked xposed
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twiggums said:
I unrooted ?. Main reason for me was to use ISIS and be able to play a game me and some buddies play. I had root and ISIS didn't like it, so grabbed rootcloak but game disliked xposed
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Yeah I just updated with RUU, I'll re-root again once 4.4.4 gets pushed out.