*Main Question: How do I install a custom ROM without root or recovery?*
Hello Fellow XDA users,
I recently sent my Transformer Prime out to get repaired and when it came back, it was running .21 Firmware and ViperMOD Primetime no longer worked in terms of rooting the thing.
I already had the bootloader "unlocked" before I sent it out. I was surprised that they even repaired it (although, my letter was very strongly worded lol)
I read that the only other way to achieve root on the Transformer Prime without ViperMOD or another exploit is to "install a custom rooted rom"
I had every intention of downloading Cyanogenmod 9 when the device came back from Asus so this goes back to the original question. How do I install a custom rooted rom? I don't have recovery, I don't have root, but I have an unlocked bootloader. Does Cyanogenmod 9 count as a custom rooted rom? I appreciate your help.
bri.kwong94 said:
*Main Question: How do I install a custom ROM without root or recovery?*
Hello Fellow XDA users,
I recently sent my Transformer Prime out to get repaired and when it came back, it was running .21 Firmware and ViperMOD Primetime no longer worked in terms of rooting the thing.
I already had the bootloader "unlocked" before I sent it out. I was surprised that they even repaired it (although, my letter was very strongly worded lol)
I read that the only other way to achieve root on the Transformer Prime without ViperMOD or another exploit is to "install a custom rooted rom"
I had every intention of downloading Cyanogenmod 9 when the device came back from Asus so this goes back to the original question. How do I install a custom rooted rom? I don't have recovery, I don't have root, but I have an unlocked bootloader. Does Cyanogenmod 9 count as a custom rooted rom? I appreciate your help.
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You'd need a custom recovery on it in order to flash a ROM. As far as getting a custom recovery onto it, I'm not sure how to do that while being unrooted. I'm sure somebody else here should be able to help you out with that though. And yes, CM9 does count as a custom rooted ROM.
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Yeah, .21 cannot be rooted at this time. You have to downgrade to .15. Try googling downgrading tf201 or something like that, because I had to do that too. Same issue and all.
Since the bootloader is unlocked, go into fastboot.
- Hold vol- while booting, then hit vol- again and hold until you get the 3 options.
- Choose the USB icon.
1. From fastboot open a command window in the folder with adb, fastboot and custom recovery.img.
-Command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
2. Once the recovery is loaded, you can then load a custom rom with root/busbox.
- CM9 counts, as well as AOKP. Any custom rom with have that installed for any matter.
3. This process works as long as the bootloader is unlocked. I have used it on mine when I got it new and updated when I got home. The only way to do this without the unlock is to downgrade, root, Voodoo OTA Root, update, restore root. Not worth it since you're already unlocked.
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gunz.jones said:
Since the bootloader is unlocked, go into fastboot.
- Hold vol- while booting, then hit vol- again and hold until you get the 3 options.
- Choose the USB icon.
1. From fastboot open a command window in the folder with adb, fastboot and custom recovery.img.
-Command "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
2. Once the recovery is loaded, you can then load a custom rom with root/busbox.
- CM9 counts, as well as AOKP. Any custom rom with have that installed for any matter.
3. This process works as long as the bootloader is unlocked. I have used it on mine when I got it new and updated when I got home. The only way to do this without the unlock is to downgrade, root, Voodoo OTA Root, update, restore root. Not worth it since you're already unlocked.
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Thank you so much, I gotta give this a try now. I was scared about downgrading because I heard you can potentially mess up the device and brick it for good.
*EDIT*: What recovery do you recommend for this device?
HI,
I'm exactly in the same situation.
From #1 , it's not clear to me? how to do so?
phigafr said:
HI,
I'm exactly in the same situation.
From #1 , it's not clear to me? how to do so?
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On your Windows or Linux computer, go to the folder that has adb and fastboot in it. Also put your custom img there. Open a command prompt. Get su if you're
in Linux. Then use that command.
bri.kwong94 said:
Thank you so much, I gotta give this a try now. I was scared about downgrading because I heard you can potentially mess up the device and brick it for good.
*EDIT*: What recovery do you recommend for this device?
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I prefer TWRP 2.1.3 . It has become the norm for most people due to options.
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I have a rooted TFP stock rom .28. Device was rooted using an automated tool on this forum.
Question: Is there a way to check if the CWM recovery was installed?
If not installed, is there an easy way to install it? Because it's hard to find on the TFP forums.
Forgive me for being such an amateur.
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Manar Aleryani said:
I have a rooted TFP stock rom .28. Device was rooted using an automated tool on this forum.
Question: Is there a way to check if the CWM recovery was installed?
If not installed, is there an easy way to install it? Because it's hard to find on the TFP forums.
Forgive me for being such an amateur.
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You have to be unlocked to install CWM or TWRP. Is your prime unlocked? You can check by rebooting, and looking for 'this device is unlocked' in the upper left corner.
Parastie said:
You have to be unlocked to install CWM or TWRP. Is your prime unlocked? You can check by rebooting, and looking for 'this device is unlocked' in the upper left corner.
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No, the boot loader is NOT unlocked. Thanks for the heads up. I was looking for an easy way to wind up with an unlocked boot loader and CWM installed. Do you have an idea?
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Manar Aleryani said:
No, the boot loader is NOT unlocked. Thanks for the heads up. I was looking for an easy way to wind up with an unlocked boot loader and CWM installed. Do you have an idea?
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You have to unlock the bootloader using the official app from Asus. Links to download can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1510760
Once you have it unlocked I recommend installing GooManager from the Play Store. Once you have it installed, tap the menu and choose Install OpenRecoveryScript. That will flash TWRP, which is like CWM but better and Prime roms appear to work much better with it.
Parastie said:
You have to unlock the bootloader using the official app from Asus. Links to download can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1510760
Once you have it unlocked I recommend installing GooManager from the Play Store. Once you have it installed, tap the menu and choose Install OpenRecoveryScript. That will flash TWRP, which is like CWM but better and Prime roms appear to work much better with it.
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Wow. Thanks a million. I will try it. Hope that unlocking the boot loader will not kill the root access. I don't know much about TWRP but as long as it has rom management and nandroid backup, I thin k I'll be fine
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Manar Aleryani said:
Wow. Thanks a million. I will try it. Hope that unlocking the boot loader will not kill the root access. I don't know much about TWRP but as long as it has rom management and nandroid backup, I thin k I'll be fine
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Unlocking will not change root access, I had root before unlocking. Remember, unlocking will kill your warranty! Asus will not longer help you, and you will not longer get Over-the-Air Updates!
TWRP is similar to clockwork, does backups and everything else. I recommend reading the tutorials in the dev section. You ALWAYS want to keep a copy of your backup and your currently installed ROM on internal memory at all times! No recovery has access to the microSD card currently, so if something screws up and you have to reflash, it will need to be on internal memory.
Again, read through the Dev section, there are lots of stickied threads with really good info. Watch the youtube videos on the video thread too.
Hi.
Why the mother flipping heck won't my Prime root?
I've tried the Zedomax 1 click script and ViperMODs method for devices running 9.4.2.11 and later (which mine is as its 9.4.2.28).
The first time I ran ViperMODs script I did all the tasks including number 3 to install the unlocker which seems to have run successfully as my Prime says 'this device is unlocked' in small white letters in the top left hand corner of the splash screen when booting.
But nothing has root privileges (I use Titanium backup to check).
What is going on, other people have rooted their .28s so why won't mine?
I have installed the USB drivers for the ADB interface and I've even done a full system restore on the Prime so that I'm working with a stock ROM but nothing helps
If anyone can help me to root my Prime I will let them marry my daughter* or take my son* as a slave (*as soon as I have one)
Thanks:crying:
thintin said:
Hi.
Why the mother flipping heck won't my Prime root?
I've tried the Zedomax 1 click script and ViperMODs method for devices running 9.4.2.11 and later (which mine is as its 9.4.2.28).
The first time I ran ViperMODs script I did all the tasks including number 3 to install the unlocker which seems to have run successfully as my Prime says 'this device is unlocked' in small white letters in the top left hand corner of the splash screen when booting.
But nothing has root privileges (I use Titanium backup to check).
What is going on, other people have rooted their .28s so why won't mine?
I have installed the USB drivers for the ADB interface and I've even done a full system restore on the Prime so that I'm working with a stock ROM but nothing helps
If anyone can help me to root my Prime I will let them marry my daughter* or take my son* as a slave (*as soon as I have one)
Thanks:crying:
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I guess the first question would be, are you planning on putting a custom rom on the prime? If you are, they are all pre-rooted If you want to stick with a stock .28 rom look at virtuous....
If you are going to put a custom recovery on, which I am guessing your going to do since you have unlocked it, either go for an earlier version of twrp (2.1) or go the nvflash route, get the modified bootloader and then put on the latest twrp (2.2)...
I was going to root, use titanium to backup my user data and then try some custom ROMs. But I'm using another app backup program that doesn't require root now so I guess I can just go strait for a custom ROM lol. I got so hung up on why this thing wouldn't root that I forgot why I was doing it; D'oh!
So, on to flashing recovery then... why did you say to flash an older version first?
Thanks.
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thintin said:
I was going to root, use titanium to backup my user data and then try some custom ROMs. But I'm using another app backup program that doesn't require root now so I guess I can just go strait for a custom ROM lol. I got so hung up on why this thing wouldn't root that I forgot why I was doing it; D'oh!
So, on to flashing recovery then... why did you say to flash an older version first?
Thanks.
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because the latest version requires you have the mobi modified bootloader which is only available if you follow through with the whole nvflash process. Not being familiar with your level of comfort/expertize if you use the older version you don't "need" to go the nv flash route right away... just gives a guy some breathing room.....
I have attached the older version or if you feel brave enough take the nvflash road..... it aint that hard if you follow the instructions... I can give some pointers to make it easier if you decide to go that way....
thintin said:
Hi.
Why the mother flipping heck won't my Prime root?
I've tried the Zedomax 1 click script and ViperMODs method for devices running 9.4.2.11 and later (which mine is as its 9.4.2.28).
The first time I ran ViperMODs script I did all the tasks including number 3 to install the unlocker which seems to have run successfully as my Prime says 'this device is unlocked' in small white letters in the top left hand corner of the splash screen when booting.
But nothing has root privileges (I use Titanium backup to check).
What is going on, other people have rooted their .28s so why won't mine?
I have installed the USB drivers for the ADB interface and I've even done a full system restore on the Prime so that I'm working with a stock ROM but nothing helps
If anyone can help me to root my Prime I will let them marry my daughter* or take my son* as a slave (*as soon as I have one)
Thanks:crying:
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The method below works on 9.4.2.28
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
success????
Gage_Hero said:
I guess the first question would be, are you planning on putting a custom rom on the prime? If you are, they are all pre-rooted If you want to stick with a stock .28 rom look at virtuous....
If you are going to put a custom recovery on, which I am guessing your going to do since you have unlocked it, either go for an earlier version of twrp (2.1) or go the nvflash route, get the modified bootloader and then put on the latest twrp (2.2)...
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i have this problem re rooting, i have tried the vipermod primetime and DebugfsRoot_Generic_v2.3 both say once tablet reboots it will be rooted. then i try and ope cwmr and busybox and no root error message comes up, the device is unlocked as far as the top left tells me on boot, it is running 4.0.3 build no 9.4.2.28 the issue is this inverted x-axis problem but i cant even get the dam thing rooted to do anything with it. i have galaxy note 2 s3 and nexus 7 all rooted so i really am baffleld why this is so hard, if anyone has found a foolproof idiots guide please feel free to mail it to me. ..
i thank you all in advance and thanks for reading this request.
kindest regards
phil
philsmusic2000 said:
i have this problem re rooting, i have tried the vipermod primetime and DebugfsRoot_Generic_v2.3 both say once tablet reboots it will be rooted. then i try and ope cwmr and busybox and no root error message comes up, the device is unlocked as far as the top left tells me on boot, it is running 4.0.3 build no 9.4.2.28 the issue is this inverted x-axis problem but i cant even get the dam thing rooted to do anything with it. i have galaxy note 2 s3 and nexus 7 all rooted so i really am baffleld why this is so hard, if anyone has found a foolproof idiots guide please feel free to mail it to me. ..
i thank you all in advance and thanks for reading this request.
kindest regards
phil
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You should go here and install this rom, the support here is very good. The rom is already rooted so there is nothing but install and play... since it looks like you are on an old rom play close attention to updating the bootloader first.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827
I just want to say a massive thanks for the help. I have now managed to get hairy bean 4.1 on it andnit is now fully unlocked and rooted. I still unfortunately habe thw inverted x-axis problem and from what I understand from what I've read the official jb4.2 will rectify this problem.
I can boot into the hairy recovery but not twrp I do the same reset/clear data as in the hairybean install instructions but then try to install jb4.2. The blue line goes to the top thwn it reboots but back into hairybean.
What am I doing wrong for this to keep happening?
Your help so far has been great and very much appreciated.
I thank you in advance for any further help that coukd direct me.
Kindest regards
Phil
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Anyone?
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philsmusic2000 said:
Anyone?
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1. Unlock device
2. Install TWRP
3. Install Hairy Recovery & Upgrade Bootloader
4. Install Hairybean 2.2
But be sure your bootloader is 4.1.1 first before flashing TWRP(JB)、Hairy Recovery & Upgrade Bootloader
Did you upgrade to stock Jellybean before doing these procedures?
I just did these procedures 2 days ago from stock JB to Hairybean 2.2
Ok. I have managed to get stock 4.2.15 installed. But I am still lost ad to where I go to get this inverted x axis fixed. Its not at least not bricked so im relatively happy. But would really enjoy being able to press on what I want rather than opposite.
Kindest regards
Phil
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philsmusic2000 said:
Ok. I have managed to get stock 4.2.15 installed. But I am still lost ad to where I go to get this inverted x axis fixed. Its not at least not bricked so im relatively happy. But would really enjoy being able to press on what I want rather than opposite.
Kindest regards
Phil
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For HB2.2, there are kernels in the install options for the Reverse Axis
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827&page=931
Maybe it can fix your inverted x axis
Hmmm I downloaded the 2.2 but I believe that I have managed to brick it in the worst possible way. It wont boot into recovery. When I get it into apx mode. My pc wont see it as driver installed. So I cannot push any files to it or do anything. Dohhhhh.
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Any possibility of getting some advice on how to get this working again? Sorry to be a pain in the a$$ guys.
Kindest regards
Phil
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philsmusic2000 said:
Any possibility of getting some advice on how to get this working again? Sorry to be a pain in the a$$ guys.
Kindest regards
Phil
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You need to at least get into the bootloader. What happens when you keep holding volume down and power button the same timer for about 20 seconds. Do not stop holding them when the prime restarts after 10 seconds.
If you get to some icons on the screen then we might be able to help you.
Sadly if I hold vol dwn and pwr it just goes to the asus logo screen. Not boot loader options what so ever I have bought a new mobo off ebay thinking that would have helped. But this one seems to just jam on the rck loader. Try the rck mode it reboots to the same option screen. Trying usb mode does the same. Factory wipe wnds up the same and the android option just boots back into the asus logo. I cannot get my head around the way these are built. With any windows os unless you somehow screw the bios you can pretty much reinstall from any situation. Why is Android so different? I enjoy a challenge as much as the next guy but this is ludicrous. I have just done 6 16 hr days at work so I am not the most patient person with this right now so I think on tues on my day off work I will start again and see if I can get this working and redeem myself. I do just want to say thanks for the help off this forum though as people do seem very helpful and friendly.
Cheers guys.
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Sadly if I hold vol dwn and pwr it just goes to the asus logo screen. Not boot loader options what so ever I have bought a new mobo off ebay thinking that would have helped. But this one seems to just jam on the rck loader. Try the rck mode it reboots to the same option screen. Trying usb mode does the same. Factory wipe wnds up the same and the android option just boots back into the asus logo. I cannot get my head around the way these are built. With any windows os unless you somehow screw the bios you can pretty much reinstall from any situation. Why is Android so different? I enjoy a challenge as much as the next guy but this is ludicrous. I have just done 6 16 hr days at work so I am not the most patient person with this right now so I think on tues on my day off work I will start again and see if I can get this working and redeem myself. I do just want to say thanks for the help off this forum though as people do seem very helpful and friendly.
Cheers guys.
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Bump....
Does anyone have a spare tf201 mobo for sale?
Kindest regards
Phil
philsmusic2000 said:
Sadly if I hold vol dwn and pwr it just goes to the asus logo screen. Not boot loader options what so ever I have bought a new mobo off ebay thinking that would have helped. But this one seems to just jam on the rck loader. Try the rck mode it reboots to the same option screen. Trying usb mode does the same. Factory wipe wnds up the same and the android option just boots back into the asus logo. I cannot get my head around the way these are built. With any windows os unless you somehow screw the bios you can pretty much reinstall from any situation. Why is Android so different? I enjoy a challenge as much as the next guy but this is ludicrous. I have just done 6 16 hr days at work so I am not the most patient person with this right now so I think on tues on my day off work I will start again and see if I can get this working and redeem myself. I do just want to say thanks for the help off this forum though as people do seem very helpful and friendly.
Cheers guys.
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Bump....
Does anyone have a spare tf201 mobo for sale?
Kindest regards
Phil
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When you say that the new mobo can get to where the icons are, when you press volume up on the usb icon does it say starting fastboot and then freeze?
If it does we have a chance.
Yes. Thats exactly what happens. Is there light at the end of the tunnel?
philsmusic2000 said:
Yes. Thats exactly what happens. Is there light at the end of the tunnel?
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If it freezes there then you are in fastboot mode. Look in your device manager in windows and see if you have an unknown device or a fastboot device (names could have been changed to protect the innocent =] .)
If you have an unknown device then install the "naked drivers" from the dev thread to get fastboot working on your pc.
Let me know if you get this far and you see a fastboot device in your device manager.
Hey guys, I've only rooted a droid razr before and am trying to root my incredible 4g right now but whenever it get to the step below I get the following response: 'adb' is not a valid internal or external command, operable program or batch file. Any ideas? Any help would be appreciated as I am not very experienced at this kind of stuff but love the benefits of being rooted. Also, i did try and search the thread but couldn't find a solution. Thanks in advance. This is the step I'm stuck on:
Close cmd and start a new one then type
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adb pull /sdcard/mmcblk0p4
rrupp said:
Hey guys, I've only rooted a droid razr before and am trying to root my incredible 4g right now but whenever it get to the step below I get the following response: 'adb' is not a valid internal or external command, operable program or batch file. Any ideas? Any help would be appreciated as I am not very experienced at this kind of stuff but love the benefits of being rooted. Thanks in advance. This is the step I'm stuck on:
Close cmd and start a new one then type
Code:
adb pull /sdcard/mmcblk0p4
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Make sure adb is in your path, or make sure you are in the adb directory when you execute the command.
Jafmf95 said:
Make sure adb is in your path, or make sure you are in the adb directory when you execute the command.
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How would I do that?
this webpage will help you get setup:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/wiki/Howto:_Install_the_Android_SDK#Windows
it's the instructions I used to install the android SDK and get adb and fastboot working
down towards the bottom there are instructions for installing on Windows (im assuming that's what you have anyway, other directions are on there as well)
Much thanks to both of you! I followed the wikipedia page and am now successfully rooted.
rrupp,
What root method are you using? Just curious...
Fireballas root method
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rrupp said:
Fireballas root method
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Download current zip attached since the problem is you dont have android sdk installed or your not running it from there
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binaryhat said:
rrupp,
What root method are you using? Just curious...
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There's only one root method isn't there?
andybones said:
There's only one root method isn't there?
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Well theres the script and the guide which are very different since the manual is for advanced
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Big Problems
jose51197 said:
Well theres the script and the guide which are very different since the manual is for advanced
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Hello, I finally unlocked and rooted last night, using the automated script. That part went relatively smoothly. I am greatly appreciative of all the efforts to make this available, because i know it wasn't easy. I feel like I'm standing on the shoulders of giants whenever I even attempt something like this, and I'm very grateful. A little background: Over the years I've managed to root every device in my house: a Droid Eris, a Droid Incredible, a Droid 2, a Droid Incredible 2, and a Le Pan tablet. So far, so good, but many of those were pretty simple, one-click, etc. I knew there were complications with the Incredible 4G and I bided my time until it seemed foolproof enough that even I could do it. However, I'm rather worried that I really screwed something up this time:
1) After unlocking and flashing Viper 2.0, I noticed right away that some of the functionalities were missing. Basically everything crashed: the browser, the dialer, messaging app, etc. I was somewhat prepared for this in reading the threads and tried going back into the automated script and choosing option 3 to revert the CID. However, it keeps starting me off at step #1, even though I've chosen #3. Is that correct? How would I go through the whole process again and still get to step #3? Maybe it's because...
2) During the initial installation, being unfamiliar with the TWRP recovery, I think I screwed up by doing a System Wipe (along with the more familiar wipes I would normally do). Looking back at it, is that why basically nothing works? Ex: When I open up the messaging app, it says the app is not even installed. Did I accidentally delete crucial elements? Can I get them back?
3) To really compound things, I forgot to make a backup before I did all this. I realize this was completely stupid, especially now I fear that I have nothing to go back to in terms of a stock image (oops!!)
So, now I'm really stuck. I can follow basic directions, but definitely don't have the knowledge or skill to get creative at this point. Can anyone help?
Thanks
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Hello, I finally unlocked and rooted last night, using the automated script. That part went relatively smoothly. I am greatly appreciative of all the efforts to make this available, because i know it wasn't easy. I feel like I'm standing on the shoulders of giants whenever I even attempt something like this, and I'm very grateful. A little background: Over the years I've managed to root every device in my house: a Droid Eris, a Droid Incredible, a Droid 2, a Droid Incredible 2, and a Le Pan tablet. So far, so good, but many of those were pretty simple, one-click, etc. I knew there were complications with the Incredible 4G and I bided my time until it seemed foolproof enough that even I could do it. However, I'm rather worried that I really screwed something up this time:
1) After unlocking and flashing Viper 2.0, I noticed right away that some of the functionalities were missing. Basically everything crashed: the browser, the dialer, messaging app, etc. I was somewhat prepared for this in reading the threads and tried going back into the automated script and choosing option 3 to revert the CID. However, it keeps starting me off at step #1, even though I've chosen #3. Is that correct? How would I go through the whole process again and still get to step #3? Maybe it's because...
2) During the initial installation, being unfamiliar with the TWRP recovery, I think I screwed up by doing a System Wipe (along with the more familiar wipes I would normally do). Looking back at it, is that why basically nothing works? Ex: When I open up the messaging app, it says the app is not even installed. Did I accidentally delete crucial elements? Can I get them back?
3) To really compound things, I forgot to make a backup before I did all this. I realize this was completely stupid, especially now I fear that I have nothing to go back to in terms of a stock image (oops!!)
Uide
So, now I'm really stuck. I can follow basic directions, but definitely don't have the knowledge or skill to get creative at this point. Can anyone help?
Thanks
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Try downloading viper again and reflashing and if you want to reverse cid follow the manual guide on bugs section
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thanks for the response, re-downloaded and am re-flashing now. If that doesn't work, I'm still not clear on how to revert CID using the automated tool (option 3). Do I start from scratch and go through the whole process again? (The first time I tried it I selected option 3, but it started me back at #1, and I doubt I would want to go that route again?
Also, how would I reacquire a stock image, given that I shouldn't have done a system wipe without backing up in recovery first? Is that possible?
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thanks for the response, re-downloaded and am re-flashing now. If that doesn't work, I'm still not clear on how to revert CID using the automated tool (option 3). Do I start from scratch and go through the whole process again? (The first time I tried it I selected option 3, but it started me back at #1, and I doubt I would want to go that route again?
Also, how would I reacquire a stock image, given that I shouldn't have done a system wipe without backing up in recovery first? Is that possible?
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If you want to return to stock flash a ruu and ill take a look at newer script sijce on this one i didnt collaborate just on the first three but now will modify it to include new options
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jose51197 said:
If you want to return to stock flash a ruu and ill take a look at newer script sijce on this one i didnt collaborate just on the first three but now will modify it to include new options
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thanks I'll give it a shot to try to get back to stock in the meantime. I located the files. There are 4 of them. I assume I need them all?
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thanks I'll give it a shot to try to get back to stock in the meantime. I located the files. There are 4 of them. I assume I need them all?
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Which files are you talking about? Btw i think more files more error less
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Which files are you talking about? Btw i think more files more error less
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andybones posted 4 files:
stock boot; stock hboot; stock recovery; stock radio
Then I looked a little further and found the full RUU (575 MB), so not sure which route I should go?
I did notice other people getting error messages and were told they needed to re-lock in order to flash the RUU. Is that correct? Keep in mind, I'm just trying to get a working phone again until I can regroup and figure out how to revert CID from the automated script. I am unlocked and rooted.
thanks,
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andybones posted 4 files:
stock boot; stock hboot; stock recovery; stock radio
Then I looked a little further and found the full RUU (575 MB), so not sure which route I should go?
I did notice other people getting error messages and were told they needed to re-lock in order to flash the RUU. Is that correct? Keep in mind, I'm just trying to get a working phone again until I can regroup and figure out how to revert CID from the automated script. I am unlocked and rooted.
thanks,
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in order to flash the RUU in bootloader you need to first lock it, this goes even for my s-off phone, but once you are unlocked you are good to go, so even if you deleted your Unlock_code.bin you can always re-run the process to get it back.
the codes to lock and unlock are
lock
fastboot oem lock
unlock
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
andybones said:
in order to flash the RUU in bootloader you need to first lock it, this goes even for my s-off phone, but once you are unlocked you are good to go, so even if you deleted your Unlock_code.bin you can always re-run the process to get it back.
the codes to lock and unlock are
lock
fastboot oem lock
unlock
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
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Thanks, you guys have been great. I'll try everything you've suggested. Sorry to continue taking up so much of your time. I knew when I woke up today it would be a pretty unproductive Sunday, but I have to get my phone working again, particularly since I need it for work. After that, I really do want to have a successful install of Viper 2.0 because it looks pretty sweet. At least this time I'll be smart enough to make a backup before I plunge ahead!! But one more question for the time being:
Can I flash the RUU from the TWRP recovery, or does re-locking eliminate my ability to go that route?
Also, do I need to rename the RUU before flashing, regardless of whether I use the bootloader or TWRP recovery (if possible)?
dodgerinNH said:
Thanks, you guys have been great. I'll try everything you've suggested. Sorry to continue taking up so much of your time. I knew when I woke up today it would be a pretty unproductive Sunday, but I have to get my phone working again, particularly since I need it for work. After that, I really do want to have a successful install of Viper 2.0 because it looks pretty sweet. At least this time I'll be smart enough to make a backup before I plunge ahead!! But one more question for the time being:
Can I flash the RUU from the TWRP recovery, or does re-locking eliminate my ability to go that route?
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Twrp doesntaffect anything but just flash it from exe or bootloader
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Im a new owner of the Note 2 and a new member to XDA. I have been doing a lot of reading over the last couple days regarding unlocking the bootloader, flashing CWM and rooting my phone. My question is, is there a certain order that this has to be done in. For example, the bootloader then the recovery or does it not matter
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Im a new owner of the Note 2 and a new member to XDA. I have been doing a lot of reading over the last couple days regarding unlocking the bootloader, flashing CWM and rooting my phone. My question is, is there a certain order that this has to be done in. For example, the bootloader then the recovery or does it not matter
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Read the unlock post in the dev section....
I have but I will reread it again, just want to make sure I fully understand everything before I start.
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Hint: You can't load anything until you unlock the bootloader.
Adams guide in original development http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043636
Follow this and you will be unlocked rooted and twrp
Thanx man
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kevinbauman said:
My question is, is there a certain order that this has to be done in. For example, the bootloader then the recovery or does it not matter
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1.Flash revision3 via odin following the guide in its thread. (This will give you root)
2.Follow the bootloader unlock process in adam's guide from its thread (this will unlock your bootloader and unless hes changed it flash twrp a custom rocovery.)
Now you need to reboot into recovery and make a back up. To do this you need to go into recovery (twrp or clockwork mod). You can get to recovery by powering off the phone and holding volume-up+home+power. Now go to backup and back up. If you have an external sd I would recommend selecting the option to backup to it.
After that select a rom you want. If you want stock rooted you dont have to flash anything. Look in your app drawer if you see an app called supersu or super user you're rooted. If you want another rom follow these steps to flash it.
1. Read rom thread for known bugs so you know what youre getting into.
2. Download rom. DO NOT UNZIP.
3. Check md5 sum.
4. Move to external or internal sd where you can find it.
5. Boot into recovery.
6. Select install.
7 navigate to rom file.
8. Swipe to install. If it has aroma follow instructions if not wait for it to do its thing
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My bootloader is officially unlocked. To easy, I think it took me less than 5 minutes. Thanx for your help.
Travisdroidx2 said:
Adams guide in original development http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043636
Follow this and you will be unlocked rooted and twrp
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Evankovich406 said:
1.Flash revision3 via odin following the guide in its thread. (This will give you root)
2.Follow the bootloader unlock process in adam's guide from its thread (this will unlock your bootloader and unless hes changed it flash twrp a custom rocovery.)
Now you need to reboot into recovery and make a back up. To do this you need to go into recovery (twrp or clockwork mod). You can get to recovery by powering off the phone and holding volume-up+home+power. Now go to backup and restore back up. If you have an external sd I would recommend selecting the option to backup to it.
After that select a rom you want. If you want stock rooted you dont have to flash anything. Look in your app drawer if you see an app called supersu or super user you're rooted. If you want another rom follow these steps to flash it.
1. Read rom thread for known bugs so you know what youre getting into.
2. Download rom. DO NOT UNZIP.
3. Check md5 sum.
4. Move to external or internal sd where you can find it.
5. Boot into recovery.
6. Select install.
7 navigate to rom file.
8. Swipe to install. If it has aroma follow instructions if not wait for it to do its thing
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Nicely written!
Travisdroidx2 said:
Adams guide in original development http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2043636
Follow this and you will be unlocked rooted and twrp
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It seems like CWM is the preferred recovery among most flashers and ROM developers. But I could be mistaken. Somewhere on xda or elsewhere I read a comparison of the 2.
Personal preference I used to use cwm but once I made the switch to twrp I did not look back. However some roms like cm10 say you must use cwm.
I used cwn on my nexus and twrp on my note 2. It seems if its touchwiz they recommend twrp if its aosp sourced they recommened cwm
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Sorry if this was addressed elsewhere, but I did try to seek it out first. I am stock rooted (Exynos abuse method) and I have added in the all apps in multiscreen modification. Two questions:
1. From what I can tell, I do not need to flash revision3 first (since I am stock VRALJB rooted), just run the casual exploit and then flash suckitverizon, correct?
2. Does the add apps to multiview mod conflict in any way with unlocking the bootloader or flashing a new ROM?
I think I know the answer to both (yes and no respectively), but I like to measure twice and cut once. Thanks
Im not exactly sure. But in all honesty it would probably just be best to odin flash to stock and start over.
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tfly212 said:
Sorry if this was addressed elsewhere, but I did try to seek it out first. I am stock rooted (Exynos abuse method) and I have added in the all apps in multiscreen modification. Two questions:
1. From what I can tell, I do not need to flash revision3 first (since I am stock VRALJB rooted), just run the casual exploit and then flash suckitverizon, correct?
2. Does the add apps to multiview mod conflict in any way with unlocking the bootloader or flashing a new ROM?
I think I know the answer to both (yes and no respectively), but I like to measure twice and cut once. Thanks
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1. just did everything yesterday. i rooted with the exynos exploit but couldn't get odin to flash suck it verizon, so i rooted with casual, unlocked the bootloader with odin, which also installed twrp. i then hooked it up to my computer, copied clean rom to the sd card, and installed. no need to install revision if you don't want to. go straight to beans/cm10/PA/cleanrom or whatever else you want.
summary - root, unlock bootloader, install whatever rom you want. no need to install roms then overwrite those roms
2. if the rom is TW based, you can make any app multiview. beans and cleanrom come with the modification there already afaik. cm1-/aosp roms don't have it, as it's part of touchwiz
Followed the advice to flash back to bone stock, then unlocked the bootloader and flashed cleanrom. Piece of cake as advertised. Only hiccup was getting Odin to recognize my phone...had to start it a second time, but that was it. Thanks for the help.
hey guys im trying to unlock my bootloader as we speak and i cant get it to work it says my adb server is out of date. killing...
ADB server didn't ACK* failed to start daemon *error: protocol fault (no status) please help this is the first device ive had problems with thank you verizon
I have experience rooting in the past but not on this phone.
I tried rooting using the manual method a couple months ago and it did not go all the way through. At one point during the root process when I had to reboot into the bootloader manually the phone entirely rebooted since the evo lte is kind of a pain to reboot into the bootloader.
Now it seems I am in a state of limbo as the phone actually has a recovery on it, but it is not rooted as i tried to use titanium backup. I have also tried to use the regawmod now that it works with version 22.13.651.1 but I can an unhandled exception error after pressing the root me button.
I assume something isnt playing nice with each other since my first attempt at rooting didnt go all the way through but did install the recovery. I actually tried to install the newest sprint update and it got stuck popping up the custom recovery. I think it would be best to revert back to completely stock and try again but i am not sure how to do so. appreciate any help!
If you have custom recovery, flash a rooted ROM to gain root access
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corcgaigh said:
If you have custom recovery, flash a rooted ROM to gain root access
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I didnt realize that would actually work! When it popped up in recovery I could go to install from sdcard I just wasnt sure if there would be consequences doing so. So I could reboot into the bootloader, go into recovery and flash a rooted rom from there just like always and it would give me root? That would be awesome
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I didnt realize that would actually work! When it popped up in recovery I could go to install from sdcard I just wasnt sure if there would be consequences doing so. So I could reboot into the bootloader, go into recovery and flash a rooted rom from there just like always and it would give me root? That would be awesome
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Yes, that's right!