[Q] Unroot without knowing the root method? - Motorola Droid RAZR

Hey, My droid razr has rooted by the phone store which i bought from them,
the same day that i bought it.
Now.. I want to update the firmware to ICS 4.0.4 but i can not because the root.
My droid verision is still 2.3.5, even 2.3.6 i could not update because this..
The main problem is that i dont know the method they rooted my droid.
What i know, it has been done with RazrBootstrap.apk, for sure!
It is vital to mention that the system ver is: 65.1.12.XT910.PSHAsiaRetail.en.03
Please help me

can't you just go to settings, and go to factory reset?

angryuserwhosephonehates. said:
can't you just go to settings, and go to factory reset?
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Are you sure it will disable the root ?
Then, why there are a lot of guides and scripts to unroot the phone?
Now i'm confused

haha, Honestly im not 100% sure. I dont have this phone yet, although my brother does, but it's not rooted.

Just Fastboot 2.3.6 Update.

Easiest way to unroot that i know of.
Download supersu from the play store.
Run it
Select unroot on the settings tab.
It's that easy.

Download voodoo OTA rootkeeper. Temp unroot --> OTA to ICS --> re-root (or stay unrooted if you want)

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[Q] Orange 4.1.31 SBF

Does anyone have the SBF for Oranges 4.1.31 retail ROM i need to unroot my Atrix to return it unfortunately.
Cheers
If it hasn't been leaked (which I don't think it has), you are SOL as far as reflashing it.
Are you just rooted or did you flash another sbf on there? If you are just rooted, you can unroot and they will never know you were rooted in regards to warranty.
I thought you had to reflash the rom to get rid of root tbh. How do you unroot without? I originally rooted with gingerbreak.
run gingerbreak and click the unroot button, if its not there you must have used an older version, i dont know if you can get away with uninstalling your version, installing the new version and then clicking unroot, cant see why not seeing as i imagine they used the same exploit.
Thanks, the auto-install GingerBreak script that is linked in the read-me is the old version and hence lacks the unroot option.
ahh thats pretty annoying, you could try uninstalling the version of gingerbreak that is on there, installing 1.20 and use that to unroot, then uninstall it. I guess once your unrooted a factory reset should bring you back to pretty much how it was when you got it

[Q] How to unroot 2.3.4 Atrix

I had previously had Android 2.2.2 installed on my AT&T Atrix and done some research with no avail. I have yet to find an unrooting to 2.3.4, Need to return my phone, not really enjoying GB and sucky battery life. Will wait for a newer phone to come stateside. So please help? Method of root was SuperOneClick Gingerbreak 1.1 and then update OTA. Any working methods found yet?
THanks in advance. Hope for some answers soon, returning tomorrow.
I used this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15023022&postcount=2
This is to root it but not unroot?
what he posted was to Root
just search the forum for aroot, it has the option to root and unroot or you can use RSD to flash back to a stock rom like 1.2.6 then just go through the updates to the latest if you so choose to,
I dont have an unlocked bootloader and Im not interested in doing so. Doesnt using RSDlite cause bricks on official updates. I tried unroot with aRoot and it just restarted. I tried unroot with gingerbreak and it is greyed out.
I had to return my first Atrix back in March and all I did was use "Root Explorer" to delete the SU files/apk and did a factory reset. If they intend on reselling it as refurbished they will flash a stock sbf anyways. Actually, you can find the stock sbf in the development forum and flash it yourself and it should return it to stock.
ArtificialMusik said:
I had previously had Android 2.2.2 installed on my AT&T Atrix and done some research with no avail. I have yet to find an unrooting to 2.3.4, Need to return my phone, not really enjoying GB and sucky battery life. Will wait for a newer phone to come stateside. So please help? Method of root was SuperOneClick Gingerbreak 1.1 and then update OTA. Any working methods found yet?
THanks in advance. Hope for some answers soon, returning tomorrow.
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Thanks for the quick reply. I'm going to go ahead and look for these files. Just wondering, where are they stored at?
Look here.
Be sure to read the thread. Also, you were right about NOT downgrading from the OTA GB, it will brick your phone.
ArtificialMusik said:
Thanks for the quick reply. I'm going to go ahead and look for these files. Just wondering, where are they stored at?
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I would actually prefer to just delete SU from the system (since it wont show any use of SU all together since I did do a restore) and I'm not comfortable with flashing and the chance of bricking.
ArtificialMusik said:
I dont have an unlocked bootloader and Im not interested in doing so. Doesnt using RSDlite cause bricks on official updates. I tried unroot with aRoot and it just restarted. I tried unroot with gingerbreak and it is greyed out.
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i unlocked my BL and used RSD to go back to 1.2.6 twice with no problems, only time it will brick is if you OTA update to GB and unlock the BL and try to RSD back to a stock rom, as long as you havent updated to the official GB and use RSD you will be fine, at least i was twice
can i unroot 2.3.4?
would this work for 2.3.4? just deleting the files to send back to at&t for a replacement?

Fresh install of 4.04 after the fact?

Ok. so ive been trying to root with the new release but cant for some reason.
I figure its due to the fact that i unsucessfully tried to root with another method
is there a way to cleanly install 4.04 again?
factory wipe doesnt work, superuser is still in my app drawer
which version of ics do you have?
Blur_Version.651.167.3370.XT910.Brasil.en.BR.zip
so, the LATAM version
You can reinstall the OTA (Boot recovery > clean cache > wipe data/factory reset > install update from sd card).
or use this guide for fresh install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1700264.
btw have you tried this process for root? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1707431
worked for me (european leak)
thanks for the help. have a few options now to try. ill post my success or failure.
ps... ellas ole
Try the root method first
I don't know if the script works, i used the manual process with commands.
If you have any questions about running adb, feel free to ask
supercharge1 said:
ps... ellas ole
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Ok I did it. rooted it finally
I was right, i needed to do the fresh install to clear the previous root attempt and everything went BEAUTIFULLY
Thanks again buddy
I'm glad you made it. We really needeed that root exploit!
No one's answered this yet....
If I flash these current "leaks" like .210 for instance, to a 100% stock razr, 1.) do I have to root it first? and 2.) will the "OFFICIAL" release still be pushable and pullable for me without having to do anything special? Or will there be other things I have to do for having rooted the phone? (just asking)
At this point you can root any version of ICS using the latest exploit, but if you have a stock razr it's much easier to root 2.3.6 using Motofail and keep your root using voodoo ota rootkeeper.
If you flash a leak you will still be able to get the official OTA but not directly from your phone as an update, you will have to flash it as well.
Gr0uNdZ3r0 said:
At this point you can root any version of ICS using the latest exploit, but if you have a stock razr it's much easier to root 2.3.6 using Motofail and keep your root using voodoo ota rootkeeper.
If you flash a leak you will still be able to get the official OTA but not directly from your phone as an update, you will have to flash it as well.
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Thanks. I'll just wait
maybe......
Just so I'm clear... and I rarely am about Motorola rooting... we'll likely be able to use this to root our phones when ICS finally drops?
I don't think Motorola will have the time to patch this, considering that the OTA is about to be released soon, but even in that case, there will be another option for sure, many developers wait for the official release to post their work

[Q] Over The Air Jellybean update on rooted XT912 (Razr Maxx)

so I am very excited for my Jellybean update.
I am running an original Droid Razr Maxx with the (until now) latest ICS release from Motorola and Verizon. The phone is rooted but I have never loaded any other ROMS (I don't even know how).
So can I update with the OTA Jellybean update while I am rooted? If I need to unroot my phone how can I do that? I used the "DroidRazrRoot404" tool but I cannot seem to use it to unroot my razr maxx.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
So you have the OTA? Or this is in anticipation of the OTA?
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You should be able to update with root, however you should have all official bloat installed or frozen because the OTA will check for it.
However, you will lose root after update....
??? Where did you get that JB OTA update? I am very exited as well, but most probably, it won't come out until next year...
Will OTA occur when the bloatware is frozen? Obviously not a big issue since I can unfreeze but just curious. Also, if I have a ROM on Slot 1 in SS for example, would I just go back to stock ROM and use the OTA when it comes out? Or are there any ROM/SS issues I need to consider or simply delete. And the OTA Rootkeeper app should solve my problems about losing root too right?
for those that want the download and more info about it
http://www.droid-life.com/2012/12/2...-331mb-update-as-build-98-72-8/#disqus_thread
ACEstrom said:
so I am very excited for my Jellybean update.
I am running an original Droid Razr Maxx with the (until now) latest ICS release from Motorola and Verizon. The phone is rooted but I have never loaded any other ROMS (I don't even know how).
So can I update with the OTA Jellybean update while I am rooted? If I need to unroot my phone how can I do that? I used the "DroidRazrRoot404" tool but I cannot seem to use it to unroot my razr maxx.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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Using the download already provided, I had to do a few things to get mine to work.
1. Make sure you are on .211 Stock (if on .214 or .215 SBF back to .211)
2. Remove Safestrap or Bootstrap
3. Make sure all apps are thawed (if they were frozen)
4. Download the OTA update file DO NOT UNZIP IT
5. Place it in the root of your SD card
6. Boot into Stock Recovery holding down Power, Vol+, and Vol- and the same time.
7. Select down to Recovery and press up.
8. When you see the android laying on its back PRESS Vol+ and Vol- simultaneously.
9. Select wipe cache (this will not delete any data)
10. Select install update from External SD and select the zip file.
11. Let it run and update, should work.
I encountered an error so I had to SBF back to .211 and start over fresh, but honestly a fresh restart may not be a bad idea for performances sake.
The only issue that I see is my Razr didn't keep root. I am not sure that this is possible to keep root with this upgrade.
Used voodoo OTA rootkeeper. Protected root, temp unroot. Install, restored and used @matt's root restore fix. Works like a charm.
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R1pTheJacka said:
Will OTA occur when the bloatware is frozen? Obviously not a big issue since I can unfreeze but just curious. Also, if I have a ROM on Slot 1 in SS for example, would I just go back to stock ROM and use the OTA when it comes out? Or are there any ROM/SS issues I need to consider or simply delete. And the OTA Rootkeeper app should solve my problems about losing root too right?
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Hey, I've been looking at the posts about the update, and it seems that If you have safestrap/bootmenu/bootstrap, you will not be able to upgrade.... If you want the upgrade, you should go back to stock .211...
If you just have some frozen apps, you will be able to update correctly
Follow the instructions that chadgauth posted...
lost root
Stock 211 rooted. Voodoo root keeper backed up protect root, temp unroot.
Installed 4.1.2 update all good. Failed to get root back thru vodoo.
FYI cannot go back to 211 after flash 4.1.2 so now stuck
Without root till some dev comes out with a root method for us
Restore with voodoo rootkeeper then use Matt's rootfixer forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2064074&page=19 post#187
Make sure you have USB debugging enabled in development
Enable "Unknown Sources" in privacy
Go to settings/storage menu soft key
Computer connect - select MTP
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Tried that. For some reason it did not save the such file with vodoo so root fixer says cannot be found. Prolly some mistake I made or uncommon glitch
queberican351 said:
Restore with voodoo rootkeeper then use Matt's rootfixer forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2064074&page=19 post#187
Make sure you have USB debugging enabled in development
Enable "Unknown Sources" in privacy
Go to settings/storage menu soft key
Computer connect - select MTP
~SU!C!D3~ on Tapatalk
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As I was installing through recovery I got an error because it was checking my preinstalled apps for ForestWallpaper.apk which I'm assuming I deleted ages ago, in addition to
e:error in /tmp/sideload/package.zip
(status 7)
Installation aborted.
..but according to this I'm screwed? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19468147&postcount=15
R1pTheJacka, You can SBF back to .211.
Also, all of you guys that are using OTA Rootkeeper, why are you temp unrooting after protecting root? On my Droid X upgrade to ICS a while back and on this OTA to JB today on the RAZR Maxx, I just protected with OTA Rootkeeper but left it rooted. Didn't temp unroot. Then upgraded and then simply restored root. No need for an extra step of fixing it after trying to restore root.
85gallon said:
You can SBF back to .211.
Also, all of you guys that are using OTA Rootkeeper, why are you temp unrooting after protecting root? On my Droid X upgrade to ICS a while back and on this OTA to JB today on the RAZR Maxx, I just protected with OTA Rootkeeper but left it rooted. Didn't temp unroot. Then upgraded and then simply restored root. No need for an extra step of fixing it after trying to restore root.
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As far as sbf back to 211 you can't it just throws you into a black screen boot loop then you have to play with the power and volume buttons yo get into recovery to reflash the job update
sttierney said:
As far as sbf back to 211 you can't it just throws you into a black screen boot loop then you have to play with the power and volume buttons yo get into recovery to reflash the job update
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It didn't for me. And even the directions that everyone is following from droidrzr.com tells you not to "temp unroot". It is kind of buried in the instructions, but it says not to temp unroot.
85gallon said:
It didn't for me. And even the directions that everyone is following from droidrzr.com tells you not to "temp unroot". It is kind of buried in the instructions, but it says not to temp unroot.
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Once your on jb I tried sfb back to 211 and it was a nightmare to get recovery to come back up got the eye then black screen. And of course I updated before the instructions came out so that's how I ended up being where I am with no root
sttierney said:
Once your on jb I tried sfb back to 211 and it was a nightmare to get recovery to come back up got the eye then black screen. And of course I updated before the instructions came out so that's how I ended up being where I am with no root
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I went up and edited my post to clarify that I was responding to R1pTheJacka. He never made it to JB. He errored out trying to upgrade. Never made it to JB. You are correct, if you make it to JB you can't go back from the posts I am seeing.
unable to root ota using voodo
I have successfully flashed jelly bean but was unable to restore root using voodoo root keeper. If you guys have any luck please let me know... Missing my tethering. :/
Chadwick108 said:
I have successfully flashed jelly bean but was unable to restore root using voodoo root keeper. If you guys have any luck please let me know... Missing my tethering. :/
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You can use this to get root back if you used voodoo root keeper.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35863089
Sent from my JellyBeaned Droid RAZR Maxx
error unable to use restore root
klabit87 said:
You can use this to get root back if you used voodoo root keeper.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35863089
Sent from my JellyBeaned Droid RAZR Maxx
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root keeper will not work superuser app is installed is checked and /system supports root protection but will not allow restore root.
also tried matts restore root.zip but get error message of system/bin/sh su not found....

[Q] Question about unrooting

I did a search for unrooting, but I didn't find exactly what I was looking for. I saw one person asked about restoring to factory defaults, with a reply suggesting to reflash to v10e with the offline LG update method. However, if I haven't actually made any changes, could I just use RunMe_L9.bat again and select the unroot option, then restore to factory defaults? I'm using P769 (T-mobile) on firmware v10e.
Thanks!
If you go into supersu app under settings near the bottom there is a full unroot option.
Tablechair said:
If you go into supersu app under settings near the bottom there is a full unroot option.
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I see, so as long as I stay on v10e, it's easy to root and unroot as needed? Is everything really that easily reversible? Frankly, I don't know why I would want to constantly root / unroot; I just want to know if it's possible. My experience with rooting on Android has been limited to CM9 on an HP Touchpad thus far.
Yea you can root and unroot as much as you like as far as I know. I've read some people on here getting the 10g update pushed to their phone while they were sleeping though, so I would keep root installed and make sure that voodoo has your root backed up at all times.

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