I used Safestrap on my Moto Bionic and would like to find a similar app that will make a complete recoverable backup of my device. I don't want anything that requires an unlocked bootloader due to the problems with OTAs. I don't use any custom ROMs, I just like to install MODs to the UI. My phone is already rooted VIA flashing the rooted image and OTA rootkeeper to update. I would like to try the MOD to add apps to the multi window drawer and fix autocomplete. It seems that it's not just as simple as replacing apks so I'd like a good backup/recovery solution in place before getting stuck in a bootloop. I could just reflash with odin but I'd rather backup the current state.
No there's nothing like safe strap. If you took the ota update then you have no choice but to use Adams unlock method to root which installs a recovery. Otherwise the only mod you listed is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34994272 for adding all apps 5o multi Window.
Why wouldn't you want team win recovery? If you're concerned with ota problems just freeze "SDM" after you gain root access. Then the phone won't automatically update.
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there is no safestrap bull**** on a sammy device as mentioned above. root,unlock,recovery, then you can make all the back ups you wish. i would like somebody to give me a logical reason why they would want to take a OTA update? i flash all my updates via recovery provided by our gracious devs. PHUCK a OTA!!!
safestrap is not great and sucks. The only thing I liked about safestrap is that you can have 3 different ROMS to play with and boot up real fast. Use clockwork and you should be okay. Once you get clockwork or TWRP make your back up and you are set.
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Okay, so I haven't as of yet seen a thread that appears to spell out this process. Most of you are talking about applying developer-modified patches to get to DI01, using Clockwork recovery, and things like that. For various reasons, some of us prefer to remain a bit closer to stock, and not worry about bricking with custom recovery software and whatnot. I'm one of those people, and I've seen questions here and there on how to go back to stock, and if root can be maintained or redone afterward, etc., so I decided to document here what I did to apply the official update to my rooted and lag-fixed Fascinate. Without further ado, here's the process I followed:
Ran the unlagfixme.bat script from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779597, which automatically reboots the phone
Used Root Explorer to remove the ".old" extension I had added to all system .apk files I considered bloatware (I chose to disable them, not delete them)
Rebooted the phone again for good measure
Downloaded the update, and let it install normally, after which root access was gone as expected (Superuser.apk and other apps that required root access were still present, but they wouldn't function)
Rooted my Fascinate again per the instructions in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779238, just like I did the first time (only had to do it once, not twice like some here have said); note that I followed all instructions except for the final one, which is installing Superuser.apk, as that application was still installed, and still worked fine after applying the proper permissions to su and busybox
Opened Root Explorer, and once again added .old to all .apk files that I wanted to disable and remove from sight
Rebooted again
Ran the lagfixme.bat from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779597 to re-apply the lag fix
Rebooted one final time to make sure everything was in still good working order
So there it is. I'm still running stock ROM, stock recovery, etc. I should be able to easily repeat this process any time there's a new OTA update, with minimal risk of bricking.
Helpful thanks, but I think I screwed up.
SO I got the OTA update message this morning. I have root and lagfix installed, and I ran the OTA. Everything works but I no longer have root access. SO I think I screwed up. Newb right. SO do I have to go back to the stock image? What do I need to do to recover while retaining my contacts apps etcetera. Thanks
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SO I got the OTA update message this morning. I have root and lagfix installed, and I ran the OTA. Everything works but I no longer have root access. SO I think I screwed up. Newb right. SO do I have to go back to the stock image? What do I need to do to recover while retaining my contacts apps etcetera. Thanks
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Just re-root, either through adb or there was a one-click out there.
Yeah, just re-root using the original procedure you used (except no need to reinstall superuser.apk), and you should be good to go.
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Thanks for taking the time to write that up Ivorycruncher!
How would this process differ when the Froyo update is released, also having ClockworkMod Recovery installed instead of stock recovery?
I, like you, would like to have legitimate updates installed while keeping root.
I've never installed Clockwork, so I can't comment on that. When Froyo comes out, I imagine the process will be much the same, though at this point there's no way to know if the original rooting method will still work or not after the upgrade. Also, depending on what they do with Froyo, the lag fix may not be necessary anymore, and might not work without some tweaking even if it is still needed.
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I have a stock Verizon S4. I accepted the update to ME7. I then rooted it. No safestrap or anything like that...just plain old vanilla root.
When I boot into recovery (using jrummy's Rom Toolbox Pro) the first thing that comes onto my screen says Samsung with an open padlock under it and the word "Custom" under the padlock.
I know I did not install a custom recovery. I rooted by copying some files to my SD Card and using terminal emulator to run the scripts. Did that somehow copy a custom recovery to my device? I was under the impression that could not be done yet.
In recovery I have an option to apply update from external storage...should I try installing a rom? I'm kind of sick of this phone and do need a door stop right now anyhow.
Nate
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I have a stock Verizon S4. I accepted the update to ME7. I then rooted it. No safestrap or anything like that...just plain old vanilla root.
When I boot into recovery (using jrummy's Rom Toolbox Pro) the first thing that comes onto my screen says Samsung with an open padlock under it and the word "Custom" under the padlock.
I know I did not install a custom recovery. I rooted by copying some files to my SD Card and using terminal emulator to run the scripts. Did that somehow copy a custom recovery to my device? I was under the impression that could not be done yet.
In recovery I have an option to apply update from external storage...should I try installing a rom? I'm kind of sick of this phone and do need a door stop right now anyhow.
Nate
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Means you are rooted. Now you can install Safestrap and flash roms! If this prospect doesn't excite you, go order an (shudder) iPhone. OMG I feel a sudden urge to go wash my mouth out with Lifebuoy soap.
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Means you are rooted. Now you can install Safestrap and flash roms! If this prospect doesn't excite you, go order an (shudder) iPhone. OMG I feel a sudden urge to go wash my mouth out with Lifebuoy soap.
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OK...so unlocked padlock on recovery boot up does not mean I have a custom recovery. Durn it!
I have not felt compelled to install safestrap simply because I don't see any roms I feel I need to try. Mostly just wanted root apps like root explorer and titanium backup to work properly. I've been flashing roms since my original droid days and into my time with the Galaxy Nexus. But no urge with this phone.
I guess I am a recovered flashaholic.
Nate (on the wagon for now)
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OK...so unlocked padlock on recovery boot up does not mean I have a custom recovery. Durn it!
I have not felt compelled to install safestrap simply because I don't see any roms I feel I need to try. Mostly just wanted root apps like root explorer and titanium backup to work properly. I've been flashing roms since my original droid days and into my time with the Galaxy Nexus. But no urge with this phone.
I guess I am a recovered flashaholic.
Nate (on the wagon for now)
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Hyperdrive made me fall off the wagon.
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nateccnn said:
I have a stock Verizon S4. I accepted the update to ME7. I then rooted it. No safestrap or anything like that...just plain old vanilla root.
When I boot into recovery (using jrummy's Rom Toolbox Pro) the first thing that comes onto my screen says Samsung with an open padlock under it and the word "Custom" under the padlock.
I know I did not install a custom recovery. I rooted by copying some files to my SD Card and using terminal emulator to run the scripts. Did that somehow copy a custom recovery to my device? I was under the impression that could not be done yet.
In recovery I have an option to apply update from external storage...should I try installing a rom? I'm kind of sick of this phone and do need a door stop right now anyhow.
Nate
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Other threads, and my personal experience, indicate there is a bug somewhere that makes this appear on occasion. Some reported it happened on devices fresh out of the box from Verizon with no modifications. My experience tells me that the more I screw with my I545, the more often it appears, but never 100% of my reboots. I wish I knew what was causing the problem.
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HeyRobi said:
Ok I got Root, but I'm having a rough time getting TWRP to install. I tried using Goo but it hangs on "your download is starting..." I just purchased the phone tonight. It is a MJ7 Any advice???
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Kinda surprised you managed root without reading enough to see there is no custom recoveries available for MJ7... What root method did you use? If you used one of the chinese ones like vroot you may want to read a bit on installing the normal SuperSU installed as there are some who believe the one that is installed is a bit shady (it contacts an overseas server unnecessarily if nothing else)
Either way, only the first software MDK can install full custom recoveries... The bootloader is still unlocked but there is a work around that allows you to use custom recoveries still.
ME7 and MI1 have Hashcodes Safestrap for recovery as an option, which installs TWRP along side your stock recovery and hijacks the boot process to allow custom roms along side the stock system. No custom kernals are available not though so roms must be based on the the stock system kernal.
Hash is working on getting Safestrap working on MJ7, however he works on a few different devices so we are not his sole focus and I don't know how straight forward getting it working with the new security features is.
I have an Incredible 4g on Verizon that I acquired during the first week of release. I was fortunate enough to get it unlocked during the time when HTC allowed it from their site. I unlocked the phone, installed TWRP, and rooted my device (I'm not entirely sure how I did this).
It's been over a year now, and my phone is kind of sluggish. How can I go about updating this phone to the latest software? I'd settle for the latest OTA from Verizon, as long as I can keep it rooted.
I'm also willing to flash one of the other kernels, but I dont really have any experience flashing CM or Viper.
So what's the best way to go about doing this? How do you update an already rooted phone? Ideally I'd like to keep all apps/data during the update. Any information or links for how to update appreciated!
My phones details:
Android 4.0.3
HTC Sense 4.0
Software: 1.43.605.3.710RD
HTC SDK API: 4.11
it probably won't even install unless you return to stock recovery.
another poster already confirmed losing root after installing the update.
imo - the update is not worth it anyway. they other thread lists the changes... nothing significant.
if your phone is sluggish either find out what is causing it (app, etc), tweak performance using your root, or wipe it and start clean. i would not give up an unlocked, rooted device for this update.
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it probably won't even install unless you return to stock recovery.
another poster already confirmed losing root after installing the update.
imo - the update is not worth it anyway. they other thread lists the changes... nothing significant.
if your phone is sluggish either find out what is causing it (app, etc), tweak performance using your root, or wipe it and start clean. i would not give up an unlocked, rooted device for this update.
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Is this just for stock updates, or for Viper/VM mods as well? I'm willing to step up to 4.3 or 4.4 with one of these custom ROMs, assuming I can keep root.
Is this a complicated process to install one of these custom ROMs (anything special since my phone is so "old")?
Will I have to wipe and install from scratch as well?
You can always clear your cache and davek cache to help improve speeds.
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Is this just for stock updates, or for Viper/VM mods as well? I'm willing to step up to 4.3 or 4.4 with one of these custom ROMs, assuming I can keep root.
Is this a complicated process to install one of these custom ROMs (anything special since my phone is so "old")?
Will I have to wipe and install from scratch as well?
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Installing a fresh/new ROM is very easy, and it will indeed require reinstalling apps. However, Look at getting Titanium Backup Root - I highly recommend the Pro version - you can back up all of your apps and data. Once performing a full TiB backup to your external SD card, you can wipe and install a fresh ROM, then restore any/all apps and data backed up with TiB. The app will pick up right where you backed it up, settings and all. You may need to re-set up a few apps (such as email settings).
If you like sense, I recommend ViperLTE. It's very close to stock Sense, but offers several great tweaks you can choose to use (or not). Installing it is easy if you have TWRP recovery installed. If you don't have TRWP installed, look at mdmower's thread for that recovery. I also highly recommend performing a full Nandroid backup to your external SD card before doing anything.
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it probably won't even install unless you return to stock recovery.
another poster already confirmed losing root after installing the update.
imo - the update is not worth it anyway. they other thread lists the changes... nothing significant.
if your phone is sluggish either find out what is causing it (app, etc), tweak performance using your root, or wipe it and start clean. i would not give up an unlocked, rooted device for this update.
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Very true... I, too, lost root after OTA update. I've tried every method I could find to attempt to unlock bootloader now with update... even tried wipe and flash of stock RUU 2.17.605.2: unable to go back to older version due to updated bootloader (wouldn't let me load it).
It'd be nice if HTCdev simply updated for a .bin that'll work... I tried flashing unlock_code.bin from previous experiences... but wouldn't work either. Any rumors of a new method to unlock the new bootloader?
If anyone is interested, I saw this posted today. A small OTA update released by AT&T today.
http://www.androidcentral.com/att-pushes-out-update-htc-one-m8-brings-android-444-and-hd-voice
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If anyone is interested, I saw this posted today. A small OTA update released by AT&T today.
http://www.androidcentral.com/att-pushes-out-update-htc-one-m8-brings-android-444-and-hd-voice
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This is merely a rumor. The ATT link is to the old May 2014 update.
Pay no attention.
The link to the att sight yes is for old 1.58 build, does not mean there isnt an update coming...as its being reported with a build number by more and more sights, could just be a rumour but it could also be rolling out.
Well, they finally released the update today. Finally have 4.4.4. On my m8. Now to wait for lollipop
Does anybody know where the OTAPkg file gets downloaded to? I'm trying to preserve the file and not have to download it again and again after a fail update. Thanks.
Edit: n/m found it, it's under the FUMO folder within the internal SD.
Please save a copy. We need it for a custom rom
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johnnyutah22 said:
Please save a copy. We need it for a custom rom
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I'm lost. I installed the 4.4.4 OTA, installed the latest CM12 nightly, and now I have no cell service nor options to select/enter an apn. Under apn it states "access point names not available for this user" HElP?!
ALSO, what custom roms can I run using this 4.4.4 OTA?!
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I'm lost. I installed the 4.4.4 OTA, installed the latest CM12 nightly, and now I have no cell service nor options to select/enter an apn. Under apn it states "access point names not available for this user" HElP?!
ALSO, what custom roms can I run using this 4.4.4 OTA?!
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I can't help you with CM12, but I just installed Viper One and it seems to work fine.
I updated to the 4.4.4 via OTA yesterday, and Viper installed without a hitch.
NB: Make a Nandroid Backup before flashing please.
Whats the best way to update my girlfriend's rooted M8? Currently running 4.4.2 rooted S-ON. Can she just take OTA and then will have to re-root?
I'm S-OFF on my phone so I haven't had to deal with this. Already updated my firmware months ago and have been running 4.4.4 roms.
Thanks!!
Downloading it now.
You'll have to re-flash stock recovery, take the OTA update, then restore twrp (or other custom recovery) and re-root.
Could someone help me with the OTA update. I'm on stock 4.4.2 rooted and s-off. I placed back all the at&t crap in systems and tried my best to restore everything back to stock even recovery. I'm still getting a red triangle approx like 1/4 the way during the update. What sucks is that I have to download the whole update file again and it's 800+megs versus the prior updates which were a lot smaller. It's just very time consuming and would like to find out the root of the issue is.
I've done so many mods on the phone like the HK mod and various other ones. I'm trying to think back now to see if there is anything else and now I'm stuck. I don't want to restore my stock nandroid cause I would have to install everything all over again which would suck big time. I uninstall the drivers for viper4android, xposed, and even reverted the host file back from adaway. I just feel like there might be something within the system files that isn't suppose to be there. I even got rid of the att boot logo and sound but I had restored that back to stock as well. Please help if you could. Thanks.
Also is there anyway to flash twrp without using a pc? I tried flashify but it doesn't seem to be working cause it would revert back to the fastboot no matter what.
Same situation here I think... stock rom (never changed it yet), rooted, unlocked, s-off. Downloaded OTA then realized I needed to flash original recovery back. Did that, now AT&T sw update is of course telling me to wait 24 hours to check again. Any way around that?
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Same situation here I think... stock rom (never changed it yet), rooted, unlocked, s-off. Downloaded OTA then realized I needed to flash original recovery back. Did that, now AT&T sw update is of course telling me to wait 24 hours to check again. Any way around that?
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Yeah just manually change the date one day ahead and try it again. It might take a couple of secs for it to prompt that there is an update.
I just posted a pre-rooted ruu in the dev section.
Backup data in twrp to your ext sd. Flash ruu via sd card method. Flash twrp using the free app flashify. Reboot to twrp and restore data.
No pc required.
Just make sure you backup files on internal.
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Could someone help me with the OTA update. I'm on stock 4.4.2 rooted and s-off. I placed back all the at&t crap in systems and tried my best to restore everything back to stock even recovery. I'm still getting a red triangle approx like 1/4 the way during the update. What sucks is that I have to download the whole update file again and it's 800+megs versus the prior updates which were a lot smaller. It's just very time consuming and would like to find out the root of the issue is.
I've done so many mods on the phone like the HK mod and various other ones. I'm trying to think back now to see if there is anything else and now I'm stuck. I don't want to restore my stock nandroid cause I would have to install everything all over again which would suck big time. I uninstall the drivers for viper4android, xposed, and even reverted the host file back from adaway. I just feel like there might be something within the system files that isn't suppose to be there. I even got rid of the att boot logo and sound but I had restored that back to stock as well. Please help if you could. Thanks.
Also is there anyway to flash twrp without using a pc? I tried flashify but it doesn't seem to be working cause it would revert back to the fastboot no matter what.
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There's a boot loader flashable twrp in the dev section posted by jball
dottat said:
I just posted a pre-rooted ruu in the dev section.
Backup data in twrp to your ext sd. Flash ruu via sd card method. Flash twrp using the free app flashify. Reboot to twrp and restore data.
No pc required.
Just make sure you backup files on internal.
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I noticed that flashify also will install CWM or Philz. Is your method specific to TWRP or can you use the others. The reason I ask is because I currently use Philz and would need that to restore my backup.
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I noticed that flashify also will install CWM or Philz. Is your method specific to TWRP or can you use the others. The reason I ask is because I currently use Philz and would need that to restore my backup.
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You can flash whichever you use.
I thought I read where this update would include the EYE Experience. Did I read that wrong or do I just not know how to use my camera anymore?
volcalstone said:
Could someone help me with the OTA update. I'm on stock 4.4.2 rooted and s-off. I placed back all the at&t crap in systems and tried my best to restore everything back to stock even recovery. I'm still getting a red triangle approx like 1/4 the way during the update. What sucks is that I have to download the whole update file again and it's 800+megs versus the prior updates which were a lot smaller. It's just very time consuming and would like to find out the root of the issue is.
I've done so many mods on the phone like the HK mod and various other ones. I'm trying to think back now to see if there is anything else and now I'm stuck. I don't want to restore my stock nandroid cause I would have to install everything all over again which would suck big time. I uninstall the drivers for viper4android, xposed, and even reverted the host file back from adaway. I just feel like there might be something within the system files that isn't suppose to be there. I even got rid of the att boot logo and sound but I had restored that back to stock as well. Please help if you could. Thanks.
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I don't think root changes are the issue; as typically it will fail before it even goes into recovery with a message that the system has been modified. It might just be a bad download.
Setting up your phone again is really not that bad a proposition; especially if you use Titanium to restore apps. And it will also restore your Xposed installer and modules. Using Titanium, I can easily be up and fully configured again in about a half hour after a factory reset or RUU. Although, of course this will depend on the amount of customization in settings, etc.
You might consider updating with the new RUU (relocking bootloader required if s-on). Not only will this bypass the OTA install issue you are having, but makes for a cleaner install. Yes, you will have to set the phone up again; and you will also need to backup any data on internal storage, as it will be wiped by RUU.