I have an LG spectrum and I want to root it very badly. However, with an android 4.0 update in the near future, I am afraid that rooting my phone will not allow me to get ice cream sandwich in about a month or so.
I am planning on rooting manually, using an article I found.
Before I root though, I would like to know if I can (or need to) unroot in order to receive an OTA update to android 4.0 from verizon or if I need to take my phone in to get fixed for any reason. Any input is appreciated.
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I find it hard to believe that nobody has ever rooted this phone. It's ui is ugly as hell, it's full of bloatware, and it's battery life is awful. Someone help me please? I just need to make sure I can get back to stock if I need to before I root.
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Yes, there are several (universal) way to root/unroot ur phone. Just to mention some: superoneclick (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682), or doomlords method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582). Personally, i used the second one, and it was sucessful, so big thanks to him! both of them have an unroot function, so dont be aware, just follow the instructions and wait
Alright thanks I saw both of these in hours of searching but I think I would rather root and unroot manually through command line just so that I know what's going on and how I can fix it if something goes wrong. I figured so far that after I root, I can just make a nandroid backup immediately so that I can always go back to that point and manually uninstall su and superuser and busybox. The only thing I can't figure out to do without somehow obtaining a stock rom is uninstall clockworkmod recovery. If I figure out how to do that I think I can completely undo everything and go back to stock by flashing my initial recovery, removing su and superuser and busybox, and removing clockworkmod recovery.
So, my questions are:
How do you remove clockworkmod recovery and get the bootloader back to normal?
Am I correct in saying that I can unroot by following the steps I have stated above?
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yes you can unroot
Avan50 said:
I have an LG spectrum and I want to root it very badly. However, with an android 4.0 update in the near future, I am afraid that rooting my phone will not allow me to get ice cream sandwich in about a month or so.
I am planning on rooting manually, using an article I found.
Before I root though, I would like to know if I can (or need to) unroot in order to receive an OTA update to android 4.0 from verizon or if I need to take my phone in to get fixed for any reason. Any input is appreciated.
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Depends on what rom you have, if it has OTA capabilities then you don't need to unroot, if not then you do. The easiest way to root the lg spectrum is by using mtmichaelson's one click tool, its on android forums
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I have a Thunderbolt and rooted it successfully using dbzfanatic's original method. Is there any advantage to putting the phone back to stock and re-rooting it with the new one click method posted by Captainkrtek's on this thread -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009969
Is there any benefit? Will it give me an updated file that will allow the phone to work better?
Thanks,
foos
fooshack said:
I have a Thunderbolt and rooted it successfully using dbzfanatic's original method. Is there any advantage to putting the phone back to stock and re-rooting it with the new one click method posted by Captainkrtek's on this thread -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009969
Is there any benefit? Will it give me an updated file that will allow the phone to work better?
Thanks,
foos
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I'd say once you're rooted you're rooted and I don't think that would hinder performance at all. Just gives you full access to your phone for the rom and additional software that might give you more features due to that access.
I'd say the only pluses you may get by un rooting and rooting back would be IMO which I used HTC ALL IN ONE TOOL which gives you additional features such as Re root, S-off, disable OTA updates, run ADB ect ect. Just as it says, ALL IN ONE haha.
Worked great on my TBolt. FYI I did not have to downgrade either with All In One. I was on the latest OTA and I noticed Captains requires a downgrade as a prereq which is just added work for you. My 2cents.
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I'd say once you're rooted you're rooted and I don't think that would hinder performance at all. Just gives you full access to your phone for the rom and additional software that might give you more features due to that access.
I'd say the only pluses you may get by un rooting and rooting back would be IMO which I used HTC ALL IN ONE TOOL which gives you additional features such as Re root, S-off, disable OTA updates, run ADB ect ect. Just as it says, ALL IN ONE haha.
Worked great on my TBolt. FYI I did not have to downgrade either with All In One. I was on the latest OTA and I noticed Captains requires a downgrade as a prereq which is just added work for you. My 2cents.
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I just want to say that I second using the All in One tool and that the tool is amazing! It not only lets you root and unroot, but it's also great for changing recovery methods as well! But I agree, if you are rooted already, then no point in rerooting. But if you ever get your phone replaced, use this tool to reroot your phone and then use it to root your next phone!
So, I am new to this site and to the android community. I apologize if I sound stupid to any of you but if you aren't going to help I'd appreciate it if you just ignored me.
Anyway, I got my Atrix a couple days ago on AT&T and started learning about rooting and such. Everything on it is still stock, last night I upgraded to Gingerbread from Froyo and I'd just like to know if there's any specific rooting program, method I can use right now for 4.5.91 Also, when I upgraded I lost my music player widget, is there I can get it back without going back to Froyo?
Follow the procedure in the second link in my signature. Since you had root before you updated go into settings manage applications clear app data for superuser.
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Follow the procedure in the second link in my signature. Since you had root before you updated go into settings manage applications clear app data for superuser.
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will there be any severe consequences if I screw up?
Use gingerbreak.
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TheToiletSpaula said:
Use gingerbreak.
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I've read that gingerbreak doesn't work with this version. I'll look it up though.
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follow the procedure in the second link in my signature. Since you had root before you updated go into settings manage applications clear app data for superuser.
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^^^^^ only way to root gb and probably the best way if there are other methods
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^^^^^ only way to root gb and probably the best way if there are other methods
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cool, just one question. Am I supposed to have the device connected to my computer the whole time? and if not between which steps should I connect/ disconnect it? also, when I put the root.img in the C: folder, do I put the zip file or just the .img inside of it?
phobos512 said:
Follow the procedure in the second link in my signature. Since you had root before you updated go into settings manage applications clear app data for superuser.
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If you are just trying to "root" your phone only, YES, this is the best method.
Thanks for posting this and providing the link in your signature. I was crapping myself reading the other post about how the new updates bricks your phone but no one said if you are just looking to root your stock OTA's you'll be fine. So, thanks again. They should sticky this under "If you are just running stock and want to root without unlocked BL/pudding use this"
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PSY0NIC said:
If you are just trying to "root" your phone only, YES, this is the best method.
Thanks for posting this and providing the link in your signature. I was crapping myself reading the other post about how the new updates bricks your phone but no one said if you are just looking to root your stock OTA's you'll be fine. So, thanks again. They should sticky this under "If you are just running stock and want to root without unlocked BL/pudding use this"
PSY0NIC
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Since this is the 1st time I've seen some one say it this way....
If you are just trying to "root" your phone only, YES, this is the best method.
Brand new phone, all stock... just want root.... use gingerbreak?
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Hi all,
Renaissance613, can you post if you had success and if you ran into any problems? I have the same setup as you (2.3.4/4.5.91) and I'm nervous about rooting so soon after the update (I just installed it).
Also, I'm wondering if I will have to undo this root when another automatic update gets pushed down, or if it will just unroot like my gingerbreak root did. I don't have/intend to use any ROMs. I like stock phone with phone-pulled updates and rooted.
In any case, thanks for the link phobos512 - and thanks to this community of developers and users. You guys are awesome.
Hambone~
hambone123 said:
Hi all,
Renaissance613, can you post if you had success and if you ran into any problems? I have the same setup as you (2.3.4/4.5.91) and I'm nervous about rooting so soon after the update (I just installed it).
Also, I'm wondering if I will have to undo this root when another automatic update gets pushed down, or if it will just unroot like my gingerbreak root did. I don't have/intend to use any ROMs. I like stock phone with phone-pulled updates and rooted.
In any case, thanks for the link phobos512 - and thanks to this community of developers and users. You guys are awesome.
Hambone~
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I'm about to try it but I'm still confused about a few things like when exactly to connect or disconnect my phone and what to do after I've entered all the commands on my computer, will it install by itself? This is my first time rooting a phone, and my first time even owning an android so I want to make sure I know exactly what I'm doing
I hear you man, it's nerve wracking to worry that you're going to brick your phone. I did the gingerbreak on the last release and it worked perfectly. I'm sure this method will work fine as well, as you said I just want to be sure I'm doing the right thing for my goal: stock phone/downloaded updates/rooted. Best of luck, and thanks to anyone who gives us noobs some more reassurance.
this is by far the best method to root on gingerbread, but i dont see any reason to root but to only flash custom roms, i only needed root pre-GB to allow non market apps, and the new GB OTA UPDATE allows non market apps, so im pretty happy with wat i got, before i updated to the OTA GB i had BL unlocked and rooted, just flashed back to 1.2.6 to be rid of root and unlocked BL, then just went throught the OTA updates to get to GB and im loving it, dont really care to flash any other custom roms, BUT BEWARE DOING THE OTA TO GB AND UNLOCKING THE BL THEN TRYIN TO FLASH BACK TO A STOCK ROM WILL HARD BRICK SO DO YOUR RESEARCH so if u dont want a hard bricked phone dont do the ota stick to custom roms and ignore all OTA'S
so I got through the fastboot reboot command, phone booted back up automatically, then put the phone into debug. Then typed in the adb shell code and said the specified path could not be found.
Now I was still in the command prompt that said the c:/root
What did I do wrong?
So, adb says it is a bad path?? Do this instead..it is easier and it works -- I did it this way last night!
After "moto-fastboot reboot", once your phone has completely rebooted, go to the Android Market and download and install "Terminal Emulator." Once it is instslled and you have opened it, enter the EXACT SAME commands that you were going to type into the Adb Shell..once again, type in the commands VERBATIM. After the last command, there should be a message saying (in terminal emulator) that it was successful! Congrats, you have achieved root access on the AT&T issued stock Gingerbread 2.3.4 build! I hope it works for you!
~Eric
savier420 said:
this is by far the best method to root on gingerbread, but i dont see any reason to root but to only flash custom roms, i only needed root pre-GB to allow non market apps, and the new GB OTA UPDATE allows non market apps, so im pretty happy with wat i got.
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I'm very vanilla. I root pretty much entirely for free wireless tethering and being able to delete bloatware.
Hello everyone, I am still a little confused between what will or what will not brick my phone. I appreciate your responses.
I am still in froyo 2.2.2 (firmware 1.8.3), rooted using GladRoot method (rooted in previous firmware, then upgraded to 1.83 and used the AfterUpdate.bat.
I am afraid to do the updrade to GB because after reading a looot of threads here on this I am completely confused on what will brick my atrix and what not. If I upgrade to GB OTA, will that brick my phone? if it doesn't brick it, what does? if I upgrade to GB OTA will I able to root it? what method should I use?
thanks a lot
aroca1978 said:
Hello everyone, I am still a little confused between what will or what will not brick my phone. I appreciate your responses.
I am still in froyo 2.2.2 (firmware 1.8.3), rooted using GladRoot method (rooted in previous firmware, then upgraded to 1.83 and used the AfterUpdate.bat.
I am afraid to do the updrade to GB because after reading a looot of threads here on this I am completely confused on what will brick my atrix and what not. If I upgrade to GB OTA, will that brick my phone? if it doesn't brick it, what does? if I upgrade to GB OTA will I able to root it? what method should I use?
thanks a lot
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Updating to GB won't brick your phone. After updating to GB you can't down grade to older OS (like the one your on right now) that would brick your phone. So as long as you don't plan on going back to a past OS version (and I don't know why anyone would) you'll have no problems at all. As for Rooting >follow this link< and follow the instructions there after you update to GB. It works perfectly, you don't have to unlock your BL or anything else like that to just have Root on GB. Hope this helps.
Thanks!!! That was the response I was looking for
Now, what method should I use if I were planning to unlock the bootloader?
Also, if something goes wrong and I need to reinstall the upgrade (or better, flash with GB again with a spf file) will that not brick by atrix either?
For Questions about BL Unlocking
aroca1978 said:
Thanks!!! That was the response I was looking for
Now, what method should I use if I were planning to unlock the bootloader?
Also, if something goes wrong and I need to reinstall the upgrade (or better, flash with GB again with a spf file) will that not brick by atrix either?
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Click on the link below, that thread will give you the answers and files your looking for.
> Click Here <
Hi,
Will any OTA update cancel root access?
If so, I will probably need to uninstall SU first, right?
Uninstalling su wont get rid of root access. I think the easiest way to do this is re flash through rsd. Although im probably wrong.
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Root doesn't break otas unless you've modified your system.
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Still get ota with root
So, is it possible to root a droid razr and still get new ota's direct from verizon? or once you root, is the only way to get an ota through xda and other forums? I like having root, but i love getting updates direct from verizon so i dont have to deal with finding the right one, installing it thru recovery or what ever it is on motos.. Side note, i had a htc incredible that i rooted and put roms on and all that cool stuff you can do after you root. but i just dont want to go thru all of that just to update, when the only reason i want to root, is to have the OPTION of doing other things to the phone.
Rooting does not block an OTA.
If you use Voodo Root Keeper, you can keep root through the upgrade process.
I did it on the last OTA.
DO NOT REMOVE ANY BLOAT!!!!! REMOVING BLOAT WILL BLOCK AN OTA!
THen the only way to get back is to the OTA path is to flash back to stock.
If you want to disable bloat, then you nee something like Titanium Backup which will freeze apps.
tech_head said:
Rooting does not block an OTA.
If you use Voodo Root Keeper, you can keep root through the upgrade process.
I did it on the last OTA.
DO NOT REMOVE ANY BLOAT!!!!! REMOVING BLOAT WILL BLOCK AN OTA!
THen the only way to get back is to the OTA path is to flash back to stock.
If you want to disable bloat, then you nee something like Titanium Backup which will freeze apps.
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so, if I use voodoo, I will still receive ota straight from Verizon? Or will I have to go find it when it gets released?
It's in the wrong section, isn't?
Thanks
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How is this in the wrong section?
cmckee.cna said:
How is this in the wrong section?
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Because you did not develop anything, therefor you should not be creating a thread in the developers section.
FrAsErTaG said:
Because you did not develop anything, therefor you should not be creating a thread in the developers section.
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You are correct that i didnt develop anything...i didnt even start this thread....also, this isnt JUST for devs, its for questions about the development of the android system on the Droid Razr. I am pretty sure that my questions are relevant to this thread....This thread is about rooting and over the air updates...i'm pretty sure thats covered under development....Now this thread is going off topic...so lets stay on topic...
Can someone advise on the ota update.. I don't quite understand entirely boot loaders and such.. My note 2 is stock rooted. I don't think I will ever Change roms, but I want to stay rooted.
What is the verdict for someone like me? I do not want to block ota then miss other important updates, but I do not want to lose root either.
Please advise.
Again, sorry for such a basic question. I am still transistioning from iPhone world
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crash613 said:
Can someone advise on the ota update.. I don't quite understand entirely boot loaders and such.. My note 2 is stock rooted. I don't think I will ever Change roms, but I want to stay rooted.
What is the verdict for someone like me? I do not want to block ota then miss other important updates, but I do not want to lose root either.
Please advise.
Again, sorry for such a basic question. I am still transistioning from iPhone world
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Just block it. Sure devs will find a way to root and unlock again soon. At that point, you can restore the SDM 1.0 and get later updates if you need them.
You're sure to lose root within 5 days if you don't.
Ok, based on what you say you don't want to rom but you want root. That is where I am. There is an app called voodoo ota rootkeeper in the play store. It is free. Install it and use it to backup root. Take the update and use voodoo to restore root.
That will get you root and a locked bootloader. Which is where I read you want to be. But remember you may be stuck with a locked bootloader forever.
That said consider this. Pass on the update for now. You can always update to it later to get the next update. By waiting you keep your options open and miss nothing.
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Ok, based on what you say you don't want to rom but you want root. That is where I am. There is an app called voodoo ota rootkeeper in the play store. It is free. Install it and use it to backup root. Take the update and use voodoo to restore root.
That will get you root and a locked bootloader. Which is where I read you want to be. But remember you may be stuck with a locked bootloader forever.
That said consider this. Pass on the update for now. You can always update to it later to get the next update. By waiting you keep your options open and miss nothing.
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Good advice. This is my plan as well.
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Thank you both for the quick replies. I think that is what I am going to do. Block it for now, using titanium. Then wait and see.
I am going to look in to that other program though. Right now I feel I will always want to reman stock-rooted, but who knows... No point in closing that door forever.
Just so I have this straight..... Using titanium I backed up the sdm 1.0 file, then in the same screen I click on it and choose delete? That's it? Thanks for being patient with me.
crash613 said:
Thank you both for the quick replies. I think that is what I am going to do. Block it for now, using titanium. Then wait and see.
I am going to look in to that other program though. Right now I feel I will always want to reman stock-rooted, but who knows... No point in closing that door forever.
Just so I have this straight..... Using titanium I backed up the sdm 1.0 file, then in the same screen I click on it and choose delete? That's it? Thanks for being patient with me.
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Yes, although I believe it's "Un-install", not delete. You could freeze it as well, if you have the paid for version.
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I have a Note 2 that was rooted using a root-injected stock OS. Unfortunately, the OTA got me this morning and I have lost root. At the following link several folks have replied that they were able to get their Note 2's rooted after the OTA. What do you guys think? I don't want to brick my phone but I sure need Root-Explorer and Titanium Backup.
http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-root/how-to-root-verizon-galaxy-note-2-sch-i605/
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I have a Note 2 that was rooted using a root-injected stock OS. Unfortunately, the OTA got me this morning and I have lost root. At the following link several folks have replied that they were able to get their Note 2's rooted after the OTA. What do you guys think? I don't want to brick my phone but I sure need Root-Explorer and Titanium Backup.
http://galaxynote2root.com/galaxy-note-2-root/how-to-root-verizon-galaxy-note-2-sch-i605/
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I can now confirm that, if you have a rooted, stock Note II and lose root through the OTA, you can go the Odin route with a rooted stock image and successfully root the device. Additionally, if you install Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper after rooting the device, you can then, do the OTA and restore root using the Voodoo app. Instructions and files are available at:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
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I can confirm that a handy dandy combination of:
1. Deferring the update
2. Rooting via ExynosAbuse
3. Backing up root via Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper
4. Updating
will maintain root with the latest Verizon Galaxy Note 2 update.
I am now I605VRALL4and my Device Status says "Normal" since I haven't flashed anything.
y8s said:
I am now I605VRALL4and my Device Status says "Normal" since I haven't flashed anything.
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I did what you did and I am modified. I did the light sabre mod. But I don't think that would do it.
Edit......reboot and mine is back to normal.
ok, so im not a total newb when it comes to rooting but here is my question(s).
recently got the jellybean update on my t-mobile l9 and was wondering the simplest way to root it?
do i have to unlock the boot loader to root it??
all i really want to do is be able to remove some of the t-mobile bloatware.
please and thank you to all who help.
also ive briefly glanced at Lelus root/offline flashing method, is all that work needed to simply root the device??
if so, could someone link me to the EXACT files i would need, not the "look in this thread for your version"
(if i break the wifes phone, or lose here saved games, she will kick my butt lol)
my device is the following
tmobile
lg l9
p76920d
android version 4.1.2
I second this motion! And no one mentioned is the lelus root method will work with V20D
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Lol, yes all of that is needed to root the device and as of right now, you have to have root before upgrading to jelly bean. So if you really wanted to root her device. you would have to flash 10g (ice cream) for her device (p769).
If all you want is to disable some bloatware trying going to apps in system setting and see if you can disable it.
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ok, so im not a total newb when it comes to rooting but here is my question(s).
recently got the jellybean update on my t-mobile l9 and was wondering the simplest way to root it?
do i have to unlock the boot loader to root it??
all i really want to do is be able to remove some of the t-mobile bloatware.
please and thank you to all who help.
also ive briefly glanced at Lelus root/offline flashing method, is all that work needed to simply root the device??
if so, could someone link me to the EXACT files i would need, not the "look in this thread for your version"
(if i break the wifes phone, or lose here saved games, she will kick my butt lol)
my device is the following
tmobile
lg l9
p76920d
android version 4.1.2
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You would need to downgrade to V10G using the Lelus method (which isnt hard at all just follow the directions carefully) and then root the phone. After that you could update to a rooted version of V20D ad then you would be set.Everything you need is in the Development forum.
i agree with grey use the V10G Method then use the CWM BackUp with radio flash through CWM Recovery by artas182x always remember to make a backup of data from your backup app and as well backup your sd card to the computer and please give thanks to the devs they have helped us alot in this development section and they deserve the credit if i have helped you can always give me thanks but the real credit goes to the devs and people that help our glorious community
Files For tmobile JB update thread by csrow
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L9 Recovery By Artas182x
alienngp said:
i agree with grey use the V10G Method then use the CWM BackUp with radio flash through CWM Recovery by artas182x always remember to make a backup of data from your backup app and as well backup your sd card to the computer and please give thanks to the devs they have helped us alot in this development section and they deserve the credit if i have helped you can always give me thanks but the real credit goes to the devs and people that help our glorious community
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I'm on p769 10g rooted and everything works. No CWM installed. Don't want to brick or damage it. Suddenly started getting system update messages but can't update because i need root. Is this the link for me to follow if i want to upgrade and root JB Root?
guest_2011 said:
I'm on p769 10g rooted and everything works. No CWM installed. Don't want to brick or damage it. Suddenly started getting system update messages but can't update because i need root. Is this the link for me to follow if i want to upgrade and root JB Root?
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Just install voodoo OTA rootkeeper and open and press protect root. After that you can safely take OTA. Also if OTA fails you're not bricked, pull battery and it will boot back into ICS. The reason we can't directly root 20D is because we don't yet have the KDZ file from LG.
Tablechair said:
Just install voodoo OTA rootkeeper and open and press protect root. After that you can safely take OTA. Also if OTA fails you're not bricked, pull battery and it will boot back into ICS. The reason we can't directly root 20D is because we don't yet have the KDZ file from LG.
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I protected root in voodoo, sys update restarted the phone, red triangle/some kind of error and then phone restarted by itself back to normal.
I wish they come on the bloat is so massive
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guest_2011 said:
I protected root in voodoo, sys update restarted the phone, red triangle/some kind of error and then phone restarted by itself back to normal.
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Then you have 2 options to go from here (or 3? I guess). Either use the offline flasher to flash 10g again(use the lelus root method so you don't lose root.) this should make everything default and OTA should go thru. Afterwards don't forget to do voodoo again. Or install CWM and update with one of the clean rooted backups available. @artas182x CWM for locked bootloader works great. I know you said you don't wanna mess around with CWM but there is very little risk involved, just be sure to backup your current rom first. If you backup all your apps and app data in titanium beforehand you can restore them back to the clean JB after all is said and done. I'd personally go the CWM route as it is much faster.
Tablechair said:
Then you have 2 options to go from here (or 3? I guess). Either use the offline flasher to flash 10g again(use the lelus root method so you don't lose root.) this should make everything default and OTA should go thru. Afterwards don't forget to do voodoo again. Or install CWM and update with one of the clean rooted backups available. @artas182x CWM for locked bootloader works great. I know you said you don't wanna mess around with CWM but there is very little risk involved, just be sure to backup your current rom first. If you backup all your apps and app data in titanium beforehand you can restore them back to the clean JB after all is said and done. I'd personally go the CWM route as it is much faster.
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i'm on 10g rooted with voodoo now. Flash 10g again?
CWM i didn't install because wasn't sure if 100% working or still buggy for p769. CWM is a better option. Backup is not critical. I had trouble restoring with titanium before so i don't mind reinstalling apps. Updating to JB is not critical either unless it brings some improvement in speed/ram management. Update notification was incessantly bugging me every 5 minutes that's why i wanted to get rid of it but its no longer a problem. Disappeared. Will i be able to CWM a rooted/unlocked bl JB for p769 eventually or should i do the rooted JB now and wait until bl can be unlocked in the future? Or, possibly new rooted unlocked bl roms in the future?