I rooted my phone with the method that was copying 4 filed folders to SD card formated in exFat and running 3 commands in terminal. I accidentally accepted a update that just came through on my 4.2 and surprising it successfully went through. My phone has lost its root and is showing 4.3 update available for my phone .
1.) is it safe for me to update to 4.3 at this point?
2.) is there a root available for 4.3?
Galaxy s4 (newest version I just got this phone Saturday)
Here is a screenshot of my current version
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Here is a screenshot of my current version
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Have a look at this thread before taking update 4.3 and to maintain your root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504408
I rooted my phone using this method.
There is a root method available for the VRUEMA7 Build that does not require you to wipe your device or flash ROMs, but it does not have an unlocked boot loader (source & credit to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2380325)
STEP 1: Download all three files from the first step from the source above and install/extract as necessary.
STEP 2: Insert a microSD card (exFAT format REQUIRED) into your device and connect it to your computer as a media device.
STEP 3: Move the extracted files and folder from the Root Exploit package onto the root of your microSD card. Do not put them in ANY folder.
STEP 4: Open the Android Terminal Emulator App on your device and run the following commands hitting return after each line:
cd /mnt/extSdCard
./pwn
./script.sh
Then a ota update came through this morning and finished. I lost my root. Where do I go from here? I don't really care if I have 4.3 or not I just want root access back
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Can I just use this root method for 4.2.2 since this is what I am in now?
http://www.android.gs/root-verizon-galaxy-s4-i545-on-vrudmi1-android-4-2-2-firmware/
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Hello Everyone, a quick easy question. i am trying to load Mattgrofs Rogers Razr ICS Leak. (CA). my phone is completely stock, so it would appear that i am to follow these instructions
1. download the leak .zip
2. copy it onto the Root dir of the sd card and place into /cache dir
3. download the free app (Rom Manager)
4. Run the leak.zip
i for some reason thought that this update could be installed without rooting the phone, but it would appear that i misread. so the phone MUST be rooted in order to install this leak.
so Question 2 becomes, which root should i use to root my Rogers 651.167.3331.XT910.Rogers.en.ca ?
Additional Information:
system version Rogers 651.167.3331.XT910.Rogers.en.ca
android version: 2.3.6
build number 6.5.1-167_SLC-M33.1
So after trying multiple times to update my tablet an failing everytime. I checked the last_log file in /cache/recovery and found out that the reason the update was failing because I've deleted Netflix.apk from /system/app.
Since I did not backup the application I had no way to use the OTA, however after a few hours research I found out a method to completely restore the system to stock.
Part 1: Restoring Tablet to Stock
1. Download the system dump that matches your current software:
9.4.2.28
WW - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF201/WW_epaduser9_4_2_28UpdateLauncher.zip - MD5 - 68D41197B399967B7F6789E47683A0D7
US - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF201/US_epaduser9_4_2_28UpdateLauncher.zip - MD5 - DF17D3129378E9A7F81C58AF7BF5396B
TW - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF201/TW_epaduser9_4_2_28UpdateLauncher.zip- MD5 - 3999B0E052211AA53ED1DB5D06A02AD3
2. Unzip the compressed firmware file to the root directory of a MicroSD card (external). Only extract this once so your sdcard should look something like this:
/MicroSD/US_epad-user-9.4.2.28.zip
3.With your Transformer turned on, insert the MicroSD into the MicroSD card slot.
4. An exclamation mark should appear in the notification area.
5. Tap the mark and proceed with the update.
6. Your tablet should now reboot and proceed to update the tablet, if you get an error try redownloading the update and trying again.
Part 2: Rooting your Tablet
Voodoo root keeper didn't save my root after part 1, so to root it I used Debugfs automated root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
After your tablet is rooted you should use OTA root keeper to backup your root.
Part 3: Manual Update to Jellybean
1.Download the dlpkgfile for your system, I uploaded the US file: <--------------- US ONLY don't try if your tablet is not on US firmware, it might brick
http://www.mediafire.com/?ddcl3k233kxsvv8
WW version dlpkgfile <--------------- WW ONLY don't try if your tablet is not on WW firmware, it might brick
The WW update file (thanks for kikistans for uploading):
http://dropbox.com/s/uiui6ha6hrg2mg1/dlpkgfile
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?kzr30e1vufbgee9
2. Place the dlpkgfile on your tablet's storage, MAKE SURE THE dlpkgfile does not have a .zip extension, the file has no extension!
3. Download ES File manager and go to settings>root settings and tick all the boxes.
4. Copy dlpkgfile to /cache
5. Go to /cache/recovery and create a new file named command
6. Open the file as a text and place the following code in it and save:
--update_package=/cache/dlpkgfile
7. Turn off the tablet
8. Press and hold volume down+power until the tablet vibrates then release power and keep holding volume down
9 When a text shows on the boot logo screen release volume down and click volume up
10. The tablet should now start updating, it'll take about 30 minutes and once the tablet boots you'll have jellybean
11. Restore root with root keeper
This method should work for everyone with a locked bootloader:good:
Edit:
Sorry I've been busy, it seems like some people are missing 3 files, follow this thread if you're missing those files:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909820
Also some people are reporting that their tablet is get bricked, MAKE SURE THAT YOU'RE USING THE RIGHT FIRMWARE UPGRADE
new-tilus has reported that this method worked for his stock unlocked tablet.
I used the last part more our less. Ota rootkeeper claims I have root. But I don't. Photocopier still keeps root access, but I cannot gain any new root access.
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It doesnt work for me. Im on .28 stock WW version. It starts but then appears android with red trangle
lukcinek said:
It doesnt work for me. Im on .28 stock WW version. It starts but then appears android with red trangle
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Same here, no success for me either...
Didn't work
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using xda premium
Do we really need to go thru the hardship? Isn't ASUS going to fix it?
I think it must be noted that the OTA update for a WW variant will not work on a US variant, a DE will not work on TW and so on. The SKU for the OTA must match the SKU of the Prime in question.
It works. It doesnt befor becouse I didnt delete .bin from name of the file
Uh, fix what? ASUS is in the business of doing firmware updates for stock + unlocked devices.
Spidey01 said:
Uh, fix what? ASUS is in the business of doing firmware updates for stock + unlocked devices.
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It seems to work here, I did exactly what "Protato" wrote and it's been loading the new JB for more than 10 minutes and no triangle yet
It worked I am on JB 4.1.1, forllow the instructions "literally" and it will work!
by far the simplest instructions to follow
i was having the same issue as most of you, i was (stock) rooted and applied the OTA update. i did have OTA root keeper, but my update failed and i lost root. i did a factory reset of 9.4.2.28 (US version) after a backup, then i rooted using DebugfsRoot_Generic. i more or less performed part 3 of this thread although i had to add three missing files to /system/xbin/ (maybe if i would have applied the stock 9.4.2.28 file i could have skipped this step). i forgot to restore my backup before i applied the update so i lost root. updating and keeping root may require SuperSU instead of SuperUser, from what i read last night. i hope this helps, thanx to all the people out there, especially @Wipeout and @Trekest from the post below, as well as @sparkym2 for Debugfs and @1wayjonny for Universal Naked Driver 0.7 and @Protato. good luck, i wish this thread was around yesterday evening, it would have saved me hours...
missing files from the below thread post #111
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1907804&page=12
Got red triangle, will try again.
work for me! thanks
Anybody remember how to have Flash working again.
For me it works on default browser, but it's not working anymore on Boat Browser.
I saw a thread this morning, but now I can't remember where it is.
Thanks if any link will be passed here.
1. Downloaded US version (mine is US build) - checked MD5 version to be the same.
2. Extracted once and copied the .zip to the root of external memory card.
3. Upgrade file detected - proceed with upgrade
4. Reboot. Then progress bar for upgrade.
5. Device started with a message that upgrade process completed. I am still seeing 4.0.3
Sorry posted too early.. still need to follow step 2 & 3.
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All steps worked EXACTLY as explained in OP :good:. I am running JB now. Even I managed to restore root explained. Thanks you very much !!!
Thanks for this! I applied steps 1 through 3 and no problems updating to Jelly Bean! Although I protected root. I lost root after update:/ Oh well. small price to pay for Jelly Bean!
ES file explorer will not allow copy of needed file.
bimbobo said:
It seems to work here, I did exactly what "Protato" wrote and it's been loading the new JB for more than 10 minutes and no triangle yet
It worked I am on JB 4.1.1, forllow the instructions "literally" and it will work!
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Can't get Es file ex. to allow me to copy the file to the cache folder, says copy failed? Any suggestions?
sly.cooper said:
1. Downloaded US version (mine is US build) - checked MD5 version to be the same.
2. Extracted once and copied the .zip to the root of external memory card.
3. Upgrade file detected - proceed with upgrade
4. Reboot. Then progress bar for upgrade.
5. Device started with a message that upgrade process completed. I am still seeing 4.0.3
Sorry posted too early.. still need to follow step 2 & 3.
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Yeah, this happened to be too.
Battery is too drained now. Charging and will try again when I have enough juice.
StephanBotha said:
Yeah, this happened to be too.
Battery is too drained now. Charging and will try again when I have enough juice.
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You still need steps 2 and 3
still got red andy. everything worked up until that.
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So after trying multiple times to update my tablet an failing everytime. I checked the last_log file in /cache/recovery and found out that the reason the update was failing because I've deleted Netflix.apk from /system/app.
Since I did not backup the application I had no way to use the OTA, however after a few hours research I found out a method to completely restore the system to stock.
Part 1: Restoring Tablet to Stock
1. Download the system dump that matches your current software:
9.4.2.28
WW - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF201/WW_epaduser9_4_2_28UpdateLauncher.zip - MD5 - 68D41197B399967B7F6789E47683A0D7
US - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF201/US_epaduser9_4_2_28UpdateLauncher.zip - MD5 - DF17D3129378E9A7F81C58AF7BF5396B
TW - http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF201/TW_epaduser9_4_2_28UpdateLauncher.zip- MD5 - 3999B0E052211AA53ED1DB5D06A02AD3
2. Unzip the compressed firmware file to the root directory of a MicroSD card (external). Only extract this once so your sdcard should look something like this:
/MicroSD/US_epad-user-9.4.2.28.zip
3.With your Transformer turned on, insert the MicroSD into the MicroSD card slot.
4. An exclamation mark should appear in the notification area.
5. Tap the mark and proceed with the update.
6. Your tablet should now reboot and proceed to update the tablet, if you get an error try redownloading the update and trying again.
Part 2: Rooting your Tablet
Voodoo root keeper didn't save my root after part 1, so to root it I used Debugfs automated root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1706588
After your tablet is rooted you should use OTA root keeper to backup your root.
Part 3: Manual Update to Jellybean
1.Download the dlpkgfile for your system, I uploaded the US file:
http://www.mediafire.com/?ddcl3k233kxsvv8
2. Place the dlpkgfile on your tablet's storage.
3. Download ES File manager and go to settings>root settings and tick all the boxes.
4. Copy dlpkgfile to /cache
5. Go to /cache/recovery and create a new file named command
6. Open the file as a text and place the following code in it and save:
--update_package=/cache/dlpkgfile
7. Turn off the tablet
8. Press and hold volume down+power until the tablet vibrates then release power and keep holding volume down
9 When a text shows on the boot logo screen release volume down and click volume up
10. The tablet should now start updating, it'll take about 30 minutes and once the tablet boots you'll have jellybean
11. Restore root with root keeper
This method should work for everyone with a locked bootloader:good:
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still got red andy, followed instructions to the tee!
I used to have a copy of Hasoon's tool, but I reformatted my PC a while ago and no longer have it.
I have a replacement for my son's broken phone, but I can't get it rooted or even install recovery because I get the Main Version is older error. I used to just use the tool, but all links to it have been removed from everywhere I can find. Is there anything I can do to get that back?
ncwildcat said:
I used to have a copy of Hasoon's tool, but I reformatted my PC a while ago and no longer have it.
I have a replacement for my son's broken phone, but I can't get it rooted or even install recovery because I get the Main Version is older error. I used to just use the tool, but all links to it have been removed from everywhere I can find. Is there anything I can do to get that back?
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It is so simple to root the Rezound, there is no real need for an all in one tool just remember that it will wipe the phone...
1) Download the latest SuperSU.zip from here: http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu and place it in the root of the SD Card
2) Unlock via HTCdev (instructions are all over the place, including at HTCdev.com) and verify booting and operation
3) Extract recovery.img from the latest TWRP package and place in adb directory
4) Boot into Hboot and then start Fastboot
5) Execute "fastboot boot recovery.img"
6) Install/Flash SuperSU.zip from Step #1
7) Reboot
Done... That's it, your rooted and no MainVer issues!
Although, I would keep it stock until it OTA's to the latest version... unless it is already 4.5.605.14, then you have to do it the way I mentioned, the all in one tool won't work due to Hboot being to new.
To add; you may want to install busybox as some root apps need it. Its simple as getting Stericson's BusyBox app and pressing install then rebooting.
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3) Extract recovery.img from the latest TWRP package and place in adb directory
Does this mean create an adb folder on root of SD? What else should be in it? Sorry, not a noob just been a while since I rooted and I have to root\s-off a replacement. Thanks!
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3) Extract recovery.img from the latest TWRP package and place in adb directory
Does this mean create an adb folder on root of SD? What else should be in it? Sorry, not a noob just been a while since I rooted and I have to root\s-off a replacement. Thanks!
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No... On your computer you should have installed ADB (Android Debug Bridge), this is what gives you the adb.exe and fastboot.exe files to talk to the phone and perform operations from your PC... The directory that contains these files (usually .\adb\platform-tools\) is where you copy this file... These commands are done on your PC and the recovery.img is pushed to the phone.
There are tons of guides on this that are literally step by step, even Youtube videos, no offense, bur if you don't comprehend some of these steps you might want to do some more research before continuing.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
acejavelin said:
No... On your computer you should have installed ADB (Android Debug Bridge), this is what gives you the adb.exe and fastboot.exe files to talk to the phone and perform operations from your PC... The directory that contains these files (usually .\adb\platform-tools\) is where you copy this file... These commands are done on your PC and the recovery.img is pushed to the phone.
There are tons of guides on this that are literally step by step, even Youtube videos, no offense, bur if you don't comprehend some of these steps you might want to do some more research before continuing.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk
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No offense taken. Been brushing up and weeding out stuff that is out of date. I did install updated ADB/SDK and go over the guides. All coming back to me now. Think I've got all I need now. Thanks for the reply.
tholmes8291 said:
No offense taken. Been brushing up and weeding out stuff that is out of date. I did install updated ADB/SDK and go over the guides. All coming back to me now. Think I've got all I need now. Thanks for the reply.
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OK, cool. If you need more assistance, fell free to ask.
Just for future reference... avoid the "one click" tools, especially on the Rez, they are mostly out of date. Plus knowing how to do it manually is usually quite useful.
acejavelin said:
OK, cool. If you ne. more assistance, fell free to ask.
Just for future reference... avoid the "one click" tools, especially on the Rez, they are mostly out of date. Plus knowing how to do it manually is usually quite useful.
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Yeah I don't use 1 click. Thanks for the offer
I have been working on this for a few days now....nothing. I have done everything precisely the way instructed several times over.....even bought a new 64 g card.....after trying the process with a 32 and an 8. formatted exfat properly, loaded all the files to the root of the card etc...properly enabled and disabled all necessary security features on the phone. I can get the $ to change to # after the ./pwn prompt. but every time i enter the ./script.sh prompt i get the image attached. and no root whatsoever. So what noob ass mistake have I made and how do I get this phone rooted.....yes, ME7 SCH1545
mdpatterson said:
I have been working on this for a few days now....nothing. I have done everything precisely the way instructed several times over.....even bought a new 64 g card.....after trying the process with a 32 and an 8. formatted exfat properly, loaded all the files to the root of the card etc...properly enabled and disabled all necessary security features on the phone. I can get the $ to change to # after the ./pwn prompt. but every time i enter the ./script.sh prompt i get the image attached. and no root whatsoever. So what noob ass mistake have I made and how do I get this phone rooted.....yes, ME7 SCH1545
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Here's my sugestion ...delete what you have on sdcard for the root process..put the zipped file on the root of your sdcard... Download a zip extractor app(free on play store) use it to extract the zipped root file straight onto your sdcards root dont change anything then follow the instructions from there in the emulator.
I answered this in the General forum "all things ME7" thread.
The problem is that when the root zip file was unzipped, all of the files were extracted to the root directory.
You need to unzip and create the proper folder structure on the sd card - then it'll work.
YOU HOLD MYSELF AND XDA FREE FROM ANY LIABILITY. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DEVICE. FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK.
This will enable Native Tether for Build 23.3.24.
Prerequisites:
Droid Maxx/Ultra Rooted w/WP off
METHOD 1: TWRP INSTALL
1) Download the package below labeled "23.3.24tether_twrpinstall".
2) Reboot Into TWRP recovery and navigate to the file for flashing.
3) Reboot
4) Verify tether works
5) Profit.
METHOD 2: MANUAL INSTALL
1) Download the package below labeled "23.3.24tether".
2) Download root browser by Jrummy from the play store
3) Navigate to System/Priv-App and rename VZWEntitlementservice.apk to VzwEntitlementservice.apk.bak.
4) Navigate to System and rename the build.prop to build.prop.bak
5) Place the package on the root of your sd card and extract the build.prop file within the folder.
6) Navigate to system and Copy and paste the new file.
7) Set permissions for the file to
Owner: Read/Write
Group: Read
Others: Read
This should show (rw-r--r--)
8) Reboot. Verify tether works
9) Profit.
REVERTING
METHOD 1:
If installed in twrp, download the package below labeled 23.3.24tether_revert. Flash in Twrp, reboot, verify subscription check re-enabled.
METHOD 2:
If manually installed, simply delete the build.prop you installed, remove the .bak extension from the original build.prop, verify permissions, reboot.
Works great thanks. I like the flash method because you don't even have to root your phone to do it. That is really nice when you have a corporate email setup that restricts rooting of the phone. Another nice thing is that you can flash from a USB stick which is nice since my internal SD card is encrypted due to corporate email also.
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Works great thanks. I like the flash method because you don't even have to root your phone to do it. That is really nice when you have a corporate email setup that restricts rooting of the phone. Another nice thing is that you can flash from a USB stick which is nice since my internal SD card is encrypted due to corporate email also.
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How did you manage to flash it without root?
If you have an unlocked bootloader then you can just fastboot the recovery and flash the zip. No root app required.
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nukeruss said:
If you have an unlocked bootloader then you can just fastboot the recovery and flash the zip. No root app required.
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Gotcha. I suppose I should have looked at your signature. Ha
Will you have a version for 24.3.7 or will this one work?
TIA
Mike
It looks like he just added 3 lines in the build.prop. I'll try it tomorrow and if it works I'll post it.
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I just updated the build.prop files for the latest build. Actually had to add three lines for it to work. I tried the flash method on my phone and it worked just fine. Topsnake no longer has a droid maxx and gave me permission to post these.
visual voicemail problem with this mod?
Have anyone had problems with visual voicemail asking you to setup every day after doing this mod?
Anybody getting prompted for the lollypop update? I'm running topsnakes 4.4.4 and the update is rolling out for the Moto X so... I'm sure it won't just update through ota but I'm wondering if anybody is working on the port for the maxx