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I'm pretty experienced with unlocking Winmo 6.5 phones and running android non natively on them. But I've only had a Droid since Christmas and am not too experienced with these. I had rooted my phone to enable Wifi tethering but the new 2.3.6 has disabled my ability to root the phone. I understand that I may need to install a previous version of Droid and then do something before installing 2.3.6 but I keep reading about Nexus and OTA and have no idea what these are. So can someone walk me through this?
Absolutely! You more than likely need to restore back to a prev version using a fastboot file if you can't root 2.3.6. You have 2 options:
1 - Root the fastboot, use Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper to preserve root
2 - Use the root for 2.3.6 that is available.
Either way, feel free to PM me if you need a step by step. I've fastbooted 3 times now to try out different methods of restoring root.
If you have an xt912, didn't say in OP, I know that this works without fastbooting back to 2.3.5.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1492708
And if for some reason you wanted to unroot then doomlords unroot method still works.
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The new motofail root method will root 2.3.6 directly with out having to use rootkeeper.
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BigJArm said:
The new motofail root method will root 2.3.6 directly with out having to use rootkeeper.
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aktrazer said:
Absolutely! You more than likely need to restore back to a prev version using a fastboot file if you can't root 2.3.6. You have 2 options:
1 - Root the fastboot, use Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper to preserve root
2 - Use the root for 2.3.6 that is available.
Either way, feel free to PM me if you need a step by step. I've fastbooted 3 times now to try out different methods of restoring root.
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Lot's of terms here that I don't understand. "Root the fastboot", "Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper", "PM", "Fastboot".
I would need a step by step, thanks.
Ronin3178 said:
If you have an xt912, didn't say in OP, I know that this works without fastbooting back to 2.3.5.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1492708
And if for some reason you wanted to unroot then doomlords unroot method still works.
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Lot's of crazy terms here. xt912? OP? Who is doomlord? Did he create the DroidRazrRoot program that I had used before?
When in doubt, google. Having come from a WinMo background as I did, you should be familiar with that.
XT910 & XT912 are the model numbers for the two RAZR variants, GSM & CDMA respectively. It doesn't matter which you have from a root perspective.
As above, there is a new root method called MotoFail, which will allow you to root 2.3.6 without downgrading. Use that. Problem solved.
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onslaught86 said:
When in doubt, google. Having come from a WinMo background as I did, you should be familiar with that.
XT910 & XT912 are the model numbers for the two RAZR variants, GSM & CDMA respectively. It doesn't matter which you have from a root perspective.
As above, there is a new root method called MotoFail, which will allow you to root 2.3.6 without downgrading. Use that. Problem solved.
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I ran the Motofail and it seems to have worked. Sometimes though it would be nice to feel that you aren't going to brick the phone and would like information ahead of time before running a program that you've never heard of. That's why the questions.
UnLocked
this is the first test build 2.3.5 for sprint users
deodexed
zipaligned
lil Tweaked
jokers1.3 kernel
issues
theres issues but i need you guys to help me find them and will out a list together and get them fixd
cant get it to root so you might have to use other methods to root the rom after you install it
unlocked
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Everything!! that i know of
based on Blur_Version.45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US(thanks shabby)
Deodexed
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1st time usersF.A.Q
So the locked versión needs to be flash thru bootstrap? Thanks in advance
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carrilloevo said:
So the locked versión needs to be flash thru bootstrap? Thanks in advance
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thats correct
Multilingual ?
Does it have Multilingual?
Thanks,,,
Wifi does not work.
Unlocked version.
MailenJokerbell said:
Wifi does not work.
Unlocked version.
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Thanks for letting me know ill add it to my to do list
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RockoDev said:
Thanks for letting me know ill add it to my to do list
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I'm gonna jump on the locked sprint version. Just wanted to make sure that i understood before I flashed. You're saying that after flashing it, it is Not rooted? Also, are there any known issues I shouldn't worry about?
I really appreciate the work you do here. Thanks.
too758 said:
I'm gonna jump on the locked sprint version. Just wanted to make sure that i understood before I flashed. You're saying that after flashing it, it is Not rooted? Also, are there any known issues I shouldn't worry about?
I really appreciate the work you do here. Thanks.
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If you flash this and it doesnt work, what do you do then? We dont have an SBF for 2.3.5 do we and this will lock your bootloader and prevent a downgrade.
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If you flash this and it doesnt work, what do you do then? We dont have an SBF for 2.3.5 do we and this will lock your bootloader and prevent a downgrade.
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If rooted and bootstrap recovery works, shouldn't we be able to flash a nandroid backup to downgrade? I'm not sure if either of these are possible so I'll wait before trying anything.
too758 said:
If rooted and bootstrap recovery works, shouldn't we be able to flash a nandroid backup to downgrade? I'm not sure if either of these are possible so I'll wait before trying anything.
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I dont believe so. Once you install the new bootloader, youre stuck.
I want to give this a whirl, I just want to make sure I have a fallback before I do.
Ok, I flashed and it and it seemed ok ...I could not access settings....everything else was ok ...I made a backup first but now when I try to get into bootstrap to restore it doesn't work.....I was locked with root and bootstrap....but I am now stuck....any help ??????
I installed root checker and I am rooted .......just fyi ........stilll cant figure out how to restore nandroid.....
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Ok, I flashed and it and it seemed ok ...I could not access settings....everything else was ok ...I made a backup first but now when I try to get into bootstrap to restore it doesn't work.....I was locked with root and bootstrap....but I am now stuck....any help ??????
I installed root checker and I am rooted .......just fyi ........stilll cant figure out how to restore nandroid.....
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Reinstall boot strap
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nimzp said:
Ok, I flashed and it and it seemed ok ...I could not access settings....everything else was ok ...I made a backup first but now when I try to get into bootstrap to restore it doesn't work.....I was locked with root and bootstrap....but I am now stuck....any help ??????
I installed root checker and I am rooted .......just fyi ........stilll cant figure out how to restore nandroid.....
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bootstrap is not working at all? or the restore is failing?
was the restore written with CWM or bootstrap?
Bootstrap is not working .....i did my nandroid with bootstrap first.....
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Reinstall boot strap
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Silly me to not think of that.......I did....it worked ...
flashed my backup but when i rebooted the phone is stuck on
big M .......
now I cant get the phone to boot up at all.....no bootstrap either...
When i try the volume + - ...it says battery too low....
Anybody????
so you cant get into fastboot or rsd mode?
I'm somewhat of an android newbie right now, I've had my S3 for about 2 months, First of all i was wondering if rooting would void the warranty, that being said what's the best and most efficient way to root it? Thanks.
EliteBlitzer said:
I'm somewhat of an android newbie right now, I've had my S3 for about 2 months, First of all i was wondering if rooting would void the warranty, that being said what's the best and most efficient way to root it? Thanks.
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Use Odin to flash CF-Root, really easy stuff.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
When you need repair or anything, you have to use Triangle Away to reset binary count and set it official status. So technically, rooting does void warranty but it can be reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Everything you need to know about rooting and factory reset is explained in those links! Good luck and have fun!
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Use Odin to flash CF-Root, really easy stuff.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
When you need repair or anything, you have to use Triangle Away to reset binary count and set it official status. So technically, rooting does void warranty but it can be reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Everything you need to know about rooting and factory reset is explained in those links! Good luck and have fun!
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Thanks a lot! I'm going to give it a try right now.
By the way, if i do manage to root, would I be able to do the official Jelly Bean update once it comes out?
EDIT: The rooting process does seem simple enough, the ''THIS IS A DANGEROUS OPERATION AND COULD POTENTIALLY BRICK YOUR DEVICE. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. A USB JIG IS PREFERRED IF YOU HAVE A WORKING ONE.'' on the Triangle Away page has me concerned though.
I'm surprised that nobody is never talking about this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488.
Worked like a charm in a few minutes, nothing to care about, installs drivers, no need to download Odin, and you're rooted and recovery installed.
A must in my opinion.
What are the differences between installing that and installing CF?
I used the toolkit. Complete root newbie 3 days ago, I now have ROM Omega v28 running Jellybean 4.1.1 flashed siyah kernel, switched my sd card with my 32gb ext card so now I have much more space for storing apps and games and over clocked device to make it run faser
Flashed a fair few mods so my s3 looks ace and performs like a dream
Root using the toolkit 5.0 as in the post above it only took about 5 mums and that was only because I was really slow and cautious.
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Would i be able to install Cyanogen mod if i root it with toolkit?
Yes you would. The method you use to root is just that, a method to give you the super user access you need to do all the weird and wonderful things you can do with a rooted device.
Once rooted, using the toolkit will install clockwork mod recovery on your device and you would use this to flash the ROM of your choosing. It takes just a minute or so to flash the ROM too, I was surprised and pleasantly so at how quick and easy it all was.
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Argghh, is there any full guide on how to root, install jelly bean then flash the cyanogen mod?
I used the following you tube guide.
Just don't worry about the toolkit versions being different its just been updated since then
It literally takes minutes..
Watch the video a few times over like I did though.. And the toolkit tells you what to do next.. It's all very clear.
Once done, install root checker and it will confirm if you are rooted
With the ROM I don't think you need to install JB, the ROM should be ICS or JB and come included with the ROM
I was determined to go with CyagenMod but I went for Omega.. So glad I did...
Ok that YouTube link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkGnIaYNqts&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Once rooted to flash a ROM you just save the ROM zip file to the SD card
Boot into recovery (power button, home button and volume up) and just choose the option 'install from SD card' find the ROM zip file, confirm the install and sit back and let it do its thing.
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odin and cf root for sure
I have successfully rooted my device, thanks for all the people that helped me root it. Now, should i go for omega or cyanogenmod? Cyanogen does look nicer to be honest.
Just Root Samsung Galaxy S3-19300
Hi, i have Samsung Galaxy S3-19300 and i want just to root it. ( without installing Mod Roms )
And there is a lot of options (1,2,3 ) to root, and I really don't want to brick it.
So please can anyone help me?
thanks
Kobrax said:
I used the toolkit. Complete root newbie 3 days ago, I now have ROM Omega v28 running Jellybean 4.1.1 flashed siyah kernel, switched my sd card with my 32gb ext card so now I have much more space for storing apps and games and over clocked device to make it run faser
Flashed a fair few mods so my s3 looks ace and performs like a dream
Root using the toolkit 5.0 as in the post above it only took about 5 mums and that was only because I was really slow and cautious.
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hi.. how can i transfer my game and apps on External SDcard?
install a root apk perharps
Kobrax said:
I used the following you tube guide.
Just don't worry about the toolkit versions being different its just been updated since then
It literally takes minutes..
Watch the video a few times over like I did though.. And the toolkit tells you what to do next.. It's all very clear.
Once done, install root checker and it will confirm if you are rooted
With the ROM I don't think you need to install JB, the ROM should be ICS or JB and come included with the ROM
I was determined to go with CyagenMod but I went for Omega.. So glad I did...
Ok that YouTube link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkGnIaYNqts&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Once rooted to flash a ROM you just save the ROM zip file to the SD card
Boot into recovery (power button, home button and volume up) and just choose the option 'install from SD card' find the ROM zip file, confirm the install and sit back and let it do its thing.
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hi... how can i know if my GT-I9300 warranty is void? i already rooted my device using TOOLKIT v6...
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zen0s said:
Use Odin to flash CF-Root, really easy stuff.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
When you need repair or anything, you have to use Triangle Away to reset binary count and set it official status. So technically, rooting does void warranty but it can be reset.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Everything you need to know about rooting and factory reset is explained in those links! Good luck and have fun!
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hi.. noob here.. how can i know if my GT-I9300 warranty is voiid? i rooted my device using ToolKit v6..tnx
Hello. I may be repeating some other threads, but I could not find the answer. Is there a one click or other method to root a CDMA Motorola Droid Razr after update to Jelly Bean 4.1.2? The phone has never been rooted before.
Thanks guys!
+1 I'd like to know too, just in case. My phone is rooted I just want to know if I botch the install I can still get root.
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Not yet.
I hope they find a root method soon. I bricked mine on the leak, and had to reinstall it, losing root in the process. You never realize how great root is until its gone lol.
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Yeah, I lost root access when I did a manual flash update via the SD card and the leaked image...and the root method mentioned on androidgadgetmatic (I would post link but im a new member) is not working in any way...If there is any help anywhere that would be awesome....I kinda need root to live...
heleonardman said:
Yeah, I lost root access when I did a manual flash update via the SD card and the leaked image...and the root method mentioned on androidgadgetmatic (I would post link but im a new member) is not working in any way...If there is any help anywhere that would be awesome....I kinda need root to live...
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Lol, I feel the same way. Don't worry, I'm sure one of the awesome devs on this side will figure something out. They usually do, lol.
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There is a fix for those who were rooted and lost root during the update....
It is in this thread somewhere (sorry I don't have time to find it) You had to heve Voodoo OTA rootkeeper to start out with for the utility to work.
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...original-verizon-droid-razr-how-to-keep-root/
I'll keep browsing through what is or isn't compatible. Perhaps one of our amazing Dev's is already on this. Can't imagine it will be long
sicne you cant flash back to ics no, i voodoo'ed before i came over to JB and when when i checked root on JB with rootchecker from the app store it said it wasn't rooted, but titanium back up and other rooted apps said that the device was rooted properly. i ment to test it some more and make sure i was really rooted
ddfuji said:
sicne you cant flash back to ics no, i voodoo'ed before i came over to JB and when when i checked root on JB with rootchecker from the app store it said it wasn't rooted, but titanium back up and other rooted apps said that the device was rooted properly. i ment to test it some more and make sure i was really rooted
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If you backed up root with voodoo and went to jb then use matt's root fixer to get root working properly again
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neshkoda said:
Hello. I may be repeating some other threads, but I could not find the answer. Is there a one click or other method to root a CDMA Motorola Droid Razr after update to Jelly Bean 4.1.2? The phone has never been rooted before.
Thanks guys!
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I am in need of the same answer. Thanks for asking it.
If you were not rooted before updating to JB then there is no way (yet) to root JB.
I have to ask... Why would someone who was not rooted suddenly decide they needed root after updating? I can understand if you lost root due to being one of the ones that did get the OTA but why all of a sudden decide you need root.
Thread moved. Please post all questions here in Q&A in future.
Thanks
AvRS
SnoDrtRider said:
If you were not rooted before updating to JB then there is no way (yet) to root JB.
I have to ask... Why would someone who was not rooted suddenly decide they needed root after updating? I can understand if you lost root due to being one of the ones that did get the OTA but why all of a sudden decide you need root.
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I am in the same boat as the OP so I will provide my reasoning for wanting root now.
This new stock JB load now forces a check against your verizon account when you attempt to turn on any form of tethering. This includes the builtin wireless hotspot AND unfortunately FoxFi wifi/bluetooth. So as of right now I went from an excellent mobile internet connection to share with my Asus TF700 tablet to now having no internet sharing capability.
Grrrrrrrrr......
I followed the thread's instructions above by using voodoo rootkeeper. (droidrzr - Matt's post: New JB update how to keep root)
When you are following Matt's instructions, DO NOT FORGET to update SU binaries. Do this before you protect root, then use voodoo to protect root, temp unroot. Then Protect root, then temp unroot AGAIN. Finally, PROTECT ROOT before you actually flash the update.
Worked for me like a charm. Now im trying to make a JB-leak rom
Silverlink34 said:
I followed the thread's instructions above by using voodoo rootkeeper. (droidrzr - Matt's post: New JB update how to keep root)
When you are following Matt's instructions, DO NOT FORGET to update SU binaries. Do this before you protect root, then use voodoo to protect root, temp unroot. Then Protect root, then temp unroot AGAIN. Finally, PROTECT ROOT before you actually flash the update.
Worked for me like a charm. Now im trying to make a JB-leak rom
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Unfortunately I got the true ota and thought it was an ICS update. So I didn't see the thread about the binaries so lost root and pulling my hair out till new root method comes out or I save enough for an S3 which ever comes first
sttierney said:
Unfortunately I got the true ota and thought it was an ICS update. So I didn't see the thread about the binaries so lost root and pulling my hair out till new root method comes out or I save enough for an S3 which ever comes first
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same happened to me. Heard some of the devs are working though
Don't expect a quick solution for this from djrbliss...it is not likely to be coming soon.
Nobody else of his caliber is working on root exploits for Motorola devices unfortunately, and very few people understand the value and uniqueness of his contribution to the Motorola community.
He has rooted every Motorola device since the D3 and everyone who has used a rooted Motorola owes him a huge debt of gratitude.
Just sayin'...
I too lost root after my Jelly Bean update. Unless there is a better thread to keep my eye on, I'll keep my eye on this one for a rooting method for my RAZR XT912. If I hear of anything somewhere else, I'll come back here and let people know. I hope others will do the same.
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First i would like to say i don't have this phone. But i was wondering if a sbf file could be put together like the one that is used to downgrade the D3. I don't know if this could be done from JB>ICS or not but i thought it might be worth a look. Droid 3 downgrade sbf
Hey,
I have a problem. I had a rooted Xperia Z Tablet 4.1.2. Now I flashed with this tutorial to 4.2.2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393444
I wanted to root my Tablet again and I tried it with the flashtool but it didnt work. It is still not rooted.
I tried it with DoomLords root kit too and the recovery root thing but it didnt work either.
So what can I do to root it? Can u please send what I have to download and say what I have to do?
Thank you for your help
LamaNico said:
Hey,
I have a problem. I had a rooted Xperia Z Tablet 4.1.2. Now I flashed with this tutorial to 4.2.2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393444
I wanted to root my Tablet again and I tried it with the flashtool but it didnt work. It is still not rooted.
I tried it with DoomLords root kit too and the recovery root thing but it didnt work either.
So what can I do to root it? Can u please send what I have to download and say what I have to do?
Thank you for your help
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as far as i know.. 4.2.2 doesnt have a rooting method yet :cyclops:
Blame yourself if you make an update without properly getting information about possible problems first. Sorry.
Just got my 4.2.2 rooted by downgrading To .307, rooting as usual with DoomLord's root kit, and updated over the air To .244
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worf_1977 said:
Just got my 4.2.2 rooted by downgrading To .307, rooting as usual with DoomLord's root kit, and updated over the air To .244
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Can i do a downgrade to .307 without loosing data? my tablet comes preinstalled with the newest fw...
In theory, you can flash only SYSTEM, kernel, FOTA, and such things...
From my experience, it's beter to do a fresh flash, follow the root-OTA method, and voilã!!! .244 rooted and running
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SirRobin78 said:
Can i do a downgrade to .307 without loosing data? my tablet comes preinstalled with the newest fw...
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Uncheck wipe data in flashtool and you'll be good.
babylonbwoy said:
Uncheck wipe data in flashtool and you'll be good.
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Just a heads up, I downgraded and boot looped until I was able to get back to flash mode and actually wipe data. I'd say be sure to make a good backup, but I had a CWM Nandroid made with Online Nandroid and I cannot get the /data partition to restore. I will have to look into this later tonight, as I am off to work soon... I do have backups with Titanium Backup, but that is my last resort...
daveid said:
Just a heads up, I downgraded and boot looped until I was able to get back to flash mode and actually wipe data. I'd say be sure to make a good backup, but I had a CWM Nandroid made with Online Nandroid and I cannot get the /data partition to restore. I will have to look into this later tonight, as I am off to work soon... I do have backups with Titanium Backup, but that is my last resort...
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oops, forgot that it's a major OS upgrade! Don't know if unchecking data wipe would works here. Sorry for my possible mistake.
I am totaly confused.
Which Original Android version i need to root my 16GB Wifi ??
I'm now on latest original 4.1
phillipssat said:
I am totaly confused.
Which Original Android version i need to root my 16GB Wifi ??
I'm now on latest original 4.1
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Anything that isn't the 4.2.2 can be rooted.
Ok.
What is at this time the best and easy way to root my sgp311 with. 370 in Flash?
Any Link to a howto for beginners? Thanks!
phillipssat said:
Ok.
What is at this time the best and easy way to root my sgp311 with. 370 in Flash?
Any Link to a howto for beginners? Thanks!
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Newbies shouldn't root until they are not newbies..........
phillipssat said:
Ok. What is at this time the best and easy way to root my sgp311 with. 370 in Flash? Any Link to a howto for beginners? Thanks!
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TGAMO said:
Newbies shouldn't root until they are not newbies..........
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And how are newbies to become not newbies? I will give you a hint: by asking oldies how they do what they do, then doing it.
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phillipssat said:
Ok. What is at this time the best and easy way to root my sgp311 with. 370 in Flash? Any Link to a howto for beginners? Thanks!
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[Xperia Tablet Z][INFO][REF] All the info you need before you begin
First, read about how to use Flashtool, then search this forum for an FTF that is compatible with your tablet model. You can find a link to an FTF that I uploaded for an Xperia Tablet Z model SPG312 build 10.1.C.0.370 US at THIS POST.
Cat McGowan said:
And how are newbies to become not newbies? I will give you a hint: by asking oldies how they do what they do, then doing it.
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[Xperia Tablet Z][INFO][REF] All the info you need before you begin
First, read about how to use Flashtool, then search this forum for an FTF that is compatible with your tablet model. You can find a link to an FTF that I uploaded for an Xperia Tablet Z model SPG312 build 10.1.C.0.370 US at THIS POST.
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Or a better way is to do what most of us do here and spend hundreds of hours reading on the subject content that has been written by those that do know..... It is written so that we read it - not so that someone else reads it and relays it.
TGAMO said:
Or a better way is to do what most of us do here and spend hundreds of hours reading on the subject content that has been written by those that do know..... It is written so that we read it - not so that someone else reads it and relays it.
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TGAMO said:
Or a better way is to do what most of us do here and spend hundreds of hours reading on the subject content that has been written by those that do know..... It is written so that we read it - not so that someone else reads it and relays it.
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Granted but there is very little written about flashtool and using the PC Companion in the XTZ forums. The best way for a newbie to become an oldie is as Cat said, I'm all for reading and researching but for some of us the easiest way to learn is to jump in and get our hands dirty. And when nothing is posted specifically for our device about flashtool how is a newbie supposed to learn without asking questions or jumping in and doing it?
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Could one of the other 2013 Xperia phones 4.2 root methods work on the XTZ? I know that Doomlord ported the 4.1.2 root methods but is it possible the Xperia Z/ZL 4.2 root methods would work without porting like so many other Xperia mods?
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shangrila500 said:
Granted but there is very little written about flashtool and using the PC Companion in the XTZ forums. The best way for a newbie to become an oldie is as Cat said, I'm all for reading and researching but for some of us the easiest way to learn is to jump in and get our hands dirty. And when nothing is posted specifically for our device about flashtool how is a newbie supposed to learn without asking questions or jumping in and doing it?
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Could one of the other 2013 Xperia phones 4.2 root methods work on the XTZ? I know that Doomlord ported the 4.1.2 root methods but is it possible the Xperia Z/ZL 4.2 root methods would work without porting like so many other Xperia mods?
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To have a rooted 4.2.2 for SGP 321, this is what I had done
1) downgraded to .307 using flashtool.
2) Root .307 using DoomLord toolkit v17.
3) Change SuperSU to system app
[can be done directly in SuperSU setting]
4) Update back to .244 via OTA
Important: To ensure that SuperSU is a system app, go into settings of SuperSU and check under System, the option should be greyed out and mention that SuperSU is already a system app. Many users reported had to do this several times before finally succeed. Expected some reboot.
You may refer to the link over here for more details
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393444&page=10
I recon the same for a rooted 4.2.2 for SGP311 can be obtained via this method. Maybe someone can confirmed. Thanks
safilo said:
To have a rooted 4.2.2 for SGP 321, this is what I had done
1) downgraded to .307 using flashtool.
2) Root .307 using DoomLord toolkit v17.
3) Change SuperSU to system app
[can be done directly in SuperSU setting]
4) Update back to .244 via OTA
Important: To ensure that SuperSU is a system app, go into settings of SuperSU and check under System, the option should be greyed out and mention that SuperSU is already a system app. Many users reported had to do this several times before finally succeed. Expected some reboot.
You may refer to the link over here for more details
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393444&page=10
I recon the same for a rooted 4.2.2 for SGP311 can be obtained via this method. Maybe someone can confirmed. Thanks
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I realize that is how to keep your root when updating via OTA to 4.2.2, what I was talking about is if you are on 4.2.2 without root could one of the other Xperia root methods work for that without having to go back to 4.1.2.
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Follow @DooMLoRD's guide To root. 244 firmware...
In essence, you must flash .423 kernel only, boot your phone, run the special v18 version of root kit, then flaah again .244 kernel
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