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I'm new to android i have a galaxy nexus running 4.0.4 and i rooted my phone last night i was wondering will i be able to get Jelly bean when it is released or will i not because i have rooted my device? Please help.
Sean2020 said:
I'm new to android i have a galaxy nexus running 4.0.4 and i rooted my phone last night i was wondering will i be able to get Jelly bean when it is released or will i not because i have rooted my device? Please help.
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you still could upgrade it. root only void your warranty.
actually they have jellybean already on xda [ROM][GSM]Jellybean 4.1 JRN84D: Stock Rooted Busybox Deodexed - v2 (6/29/12)
Thanks!
Callister said:
you still could upgrade it. root only void your warranty.
actually they have jellybean already on xda [ROM][GSM]Jellybean 4.1 JRN84D: Stock Rooted Busybox Deodexed - v2 (6/29/12)
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Thank you very much! i'm just going to wait until Jelly Bean is released i was just bothered incase i couldn't upgrade Thanks for your help
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i downloaded a app which tells you if you are rooted or not its called root checker and it says "sorry this device does not have proper root access" does this mean my device is not rooted at all?
Sean2020 said:
i downloaded a app which tells you if you are rooted or not its called root checker and it says "sorry this device does not have proper root access" does this mean my device is not rooted at all?
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it could be wrong. try to update the superuser and su binary. also try some apps that need root access.
see if the apps is working fine or not. For example this app -> [APP] Root Browser - Get full version for free!
if you can move something from usb storage to /system (mount system r/w first), if yes then you are properly rooted
If that doesn't work, try getting some help here -> [GNex TOOLKIT V7.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash, Mods + MUCH MORE [GSM]
they know more then me (since I don't have the device)
Callister said:
it could be wrong. try to update the superuser and su binary. also try some apps that need root access.
see if the apps is working fine or not. For example this app -> [APP] Root Browser - Get full version for free!
if you can move something from usb storage to /system (mount system r/w first), if yes then you are properly rooted
If that doesn't work, try getting some help here -> [GNex TOOLKIT V7.0] Drivers, Backup, Unlock, Root, CWM, Flash, Mods + MUCH MORE [GSM]
they know more then me (since I don't have the device)
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i've tried and it won't work does this mean that my device isn't rooted its just when i turn my galaxy nexus on theres a unlocked padlock that wasn't there before i rooted i thought this meant that it was rooted thanks for your help though!
That means the bootloader is unlocked, that doesn't mean you're rooted only that you are able to install your own recovery. Download a terminal emulator app and type su. you will have a prompt show up asking whether to grant SuperUser permissions or not if your phone is rooted.
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That means the bootloader is unlocked, that doesn't mean you're rooted only that you are able to install your own recovery. Download a terminal emulator app and type su. you will have a prompt show up asking whether to grant SuperUser permissions or not if your phone is rooted.
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So because i've unlocked boot-loader will i still be able to get jelly bean when its released or not?
Hey, is there any root method out for our SGP311 on 4.2.2? I only found a Firmware for SGP312 devices. Could I use it for my 311?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2424550
Greets from Germany
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dancecore92 said:
Hey, is there any root method out for our SGP311 on 4.2.2? I only found a Firmware for SGP312 devices. Could I use it for my 311?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2424550
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Im not sure if there is root for .136, but what i did was root it at 370 and then update ota which kept my root. You can always downgrade back to 370 with flashtool and then upgrade ota if root is that important to you
Okay, I'll check it out this noon. Thanks for your answer.
I will report after that.
Greets
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As jetstream said, you have to be rooted before taking the OTA and have SuperSU installed as a system app with survival mode enabled. You can then take the OTA and keep root. I just did it myself. I found this info in the root threads in the development section off you want more info.
There is currently no way to root 4.2.2.
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bsSkunkApe said:
As jetstream said, you have to be rooted before taking the OTA and have SuperSU installed as a system app with survival mode enabled. You can then take the OTA and keep root. I just did it myself. I found this info in the root threads in the development section off you want more info.
There is currently no way to root 4.2.2.
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But "Survival Mode" only really works on the paid version of SuperSU or not?
I have the free version but if this is what it takes, then I'll be happy to buy and support the dev at the same time.
Crash338 said:
But "Survival Mode" only really works on the paid version of SuperSU or not?
I have the free version but if this is what it takes, then I'll be happy to buy and support the dev at the same time.
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There is an option to enable pro features without spending the $, but it is certainly recommended to support the devs (I paid the $2.49; worth it to keep root). That said, it is possible that the survival mode is unnecessary. I don't know about that though. It would be up to you if you wanted to try without survival mode.
Also, as far as I saw from reading through the root threads; this will ONLY work if you update via the OTA on the tablet. If you try to flash the update via some other method you will probably lose root.
Info here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2333566
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Crash338 said:
But "Survival Mode" only really works on the paid version of SuperSU or not?
I have the free version but if this is what it takes, then I'll be happy to buy and support the dev at the same time.
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Yes, Survival Mode is only available in SuperSU Pro. I could be mistaken but unlike Install SuperSU into /system being a requirement, I do not believe Survival Mode is truly a requirement for retaining root access when updating from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2. Hopefully someone that has successfully updated and retained root access using the free version of SuperSU will come by and confirm my belief. Either way, you should purchase SuperSU Pro, if for no other reason than to support the developer. It's only $2.49 USD.
Cat McGowan said:
Yes, Survival Mode is only available in SuperSU Pro. I could be mistaken but unlike Install SuperSU into /system being a requirement, I do not believe Survival Mode is truly a requirement for retaining root access when updating from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2. Hopefully someone that has successfully updated and retained root access using the free version of SuperSU will come by and confirm my belief. Either way, you should purchase SuperSU Pro, if for no other reason than to support the developer. It's only $2.49 USD.
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I'll definitely purchase SuperSU Pro. I have paid so much more for apps that I barely use since I'm an app freak. The OTA is still not available for me but as soon as it is I'll try to update via OTA without Survival Mode and see if it works. If it doesn't, I'll try again with Survival enabled on the free version and if it doesn't work, I'll try again with the Pro version. I'll post my findings here unless someone beats me to it....
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I'll definitely purchase SuperSU Pro. I have paid so much more for apps that I barely use since I'm an app freak. The OTA is still not available for me but as soon as it is I'll try to update via OTA without Survival Mode and see if it works. If it doesn't, I'll try again with Survival enabled on the free version and if it doesn't work, I'll try again with the Pro version. I'll post my findings here unless someone beats me to it....
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So today I got my OTA notification and I did what I said I was going to try.
I first flashed a clean 4.1.2 stock rom and rooted. I pushed SuperSU into /System/App and tried doing the OTA without Survival mode which went through perfectly.
So survival mode is not required after all.
Crash338 said:
So survival mode is not required after all.
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Good to know.
Crash338 said:
So today I got my OTA notification and I did what I said I was going to try.
I first flashed a clean 4.1.2 stock rom and rooted. I pushed SuperSU into /System/App and tried doing the OTA without Survival mode which went through perfectly.
So survival mode is not required after all.
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Which FTF did you flash? And did you use Flashtool, Emma, etc?
EDIT: Got it done finally. Flashed the US FTF I found on the forums with Flashtool (also relocked bootloader), rooted, installed SuperSU as system app, downloaded and installed update with success. Thanks for the tip on Flashtool, I had forgotten about that program. The other methods I was trying to use were either wanting to install some crazy SGP311 FTF or told me that my device was modified and could not be updated.
Crash338 said:
So today I got my OTA notification and I did what I said I was going to try.
I first flashed a clean 4.1.2 stock rom and rooted. I pushed SuperSU into /System/App and tried doing the OTA without Survival mode which went through perfectly.
So survival mode is not required after all.
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While it is true that Survival mode is not required if SuperSU is set as a system app, it is also true that once Survival mode is enabled, setting SuperSU as a system app is not required to preserve root. In other words, Survival mode is all that is needed to keep root alive with an OTA update to 4.2.2. Tried, tested, proven
X3remes said:
While it is true that Survival mode is not required if SuperSU is set as a system app, it is also true that once Survival mode is enabled, setting SuperSU as a system app is not required to preserve root. In other words, Survival mode is all that is needed to keep root alive with an OTA update to 4.2.2. Tried, tested, proven
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I managed to keep root after OTA update without SuperSU set as system and without Survival mode.
Easy as
Just rooted my stock 4.2.2 SGP311 with guide from a Russian website that points to a tool from Chinese developer. Use it at your own risk, but it does the work for me. Cant post the link, so you have to copy paste, remove blanks and use Google translation to read it.
h t t p : / / sony-xperia.mobi/programmy/247-poluchenie-root-dlya-xperia-tablet-z-dlya-proshivok-10-3-1-c-0-136-sgp311-312-i-10-3-1-a-0-244-sgp321.html
To remove the Chinese Superuser app and replace it with SuperSU after tablet rebooted and you have root.
1) Install SuperSU from Google Play. Open the app.
2) Grant SuperSU root access from the the Chinese SuperUser app, press the right button
3) SuperSU will ask to update binary file, update using "Normal" method
4) Then remove Chinese SuperUser app.
5) Open SuperSU and repeat step 3. Reboot tablet
tebuwan said:
Just rooted my stock 4.2.2 SGP311 with guide from a Russian website that points to a tool from Chinese developer. Use it at your own risk, but it does the work for me. Cant post the link, so you have to copy paste, remove blanks and use Google translation to read it.
h t t p : / / sony-xperia.mobi/programmy/247-poluchenie-root-dlya-xperia-tablet-z-dlya-proshivok-10-3-1-c-0-136-sgp311-312-i-10-3-1-a-0-244-sgp321.html
To remove the Chinese Superuser app and replace it with SuperSU after tablet rebooted and you have root.
1) Install SuperSU from Google Play. Open the app.
2) Grant SuperSU root access from the the Chinese SuperUser app, press the right button
3) SuperSU will ask to update binary file, update using "Normal" method
4) Then remove Chinese SuperUser app.
5) Open SuperSU and repeat step 3. Reboot tablet
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AWWW... Thanks dude... I been trolling the forum and searching the net for the last 3 days for this.
WORKS like a charm!
Just one mention for people that need lots of instruction cause its a bit of a pain... if u screw it up just re-run the program and start over.
To remove the chinese Superuser app:
1) Install SuperSU, at the request kitayschiny click right character
2) Go to SuperSU> Settings> 'Switch application Superuser ", agree on the operation
As a result he lost SuperSU and with it disappears kitayschina
3) Put out SuperSU Play market back
I found that on this link --> h t t p : / / 4pda.ru / forum/index.php?showtopic=470240&st=1080#entry24768810
Just wanna say THANK-YOU very much.:good:
Thank you a lot! Russian is my native language so it was easy for me to follow instructions. What a wonderful international cooperation. It worked instantly.
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Possibly it can be translate and available here for the others.
thanks
Worked for me also! 4.2.2. stock --> now rooted in under 5 minutes :good:
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I can't post this info in the XTZ android development thead under:
[Tab Z][ROOT] DooMLoRD Easy Rooting Toolkit (v17) {perf_event exploit}[20130717]
But I think they should now about this method. Maybe someone else can do this? (me = too few posts)
Probably it is a silly question.
Can the tool from Chinese developer be used with SGP311 with locked bootloader?
Thanks.
I just tried it and it worked fine.
SGP311, 4.2.2, 10.3.1.C.0.136
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2434453
So here's the thinking:
Root is maintained with OTA update using Supersu Pro, survival mode.
I am rooted on 4.22 stock SGP311 10.31.C.0.1.136
So I can spoof locations.
Anyone want to confirm that they have recieved OTA, and where they are located?
That way the rest of us can benefit.
guitarplayerone said:
So here's the thinking:
Root is maintained with OTA update using Supersu Pro, survival mode.
I am rooted on 4.22 stock SGP311 10.31.C.0.1.136
So I can spoof locations.
Anyone want to confirm that they have recieved OTA, and where they are located?
That way the rest of us can benefit.
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Just performed the update and root was lost :c
had survival mode activated
guitarplayerone said:
So here's the thinking:
Root is maintained with OTA update using Supersu Pro, survival mode.
I am rooted on 4.22 stock SGP311 10.31.C.0.1.136
So I can spoof locations.
Anyone want to confirm that they have recieved OTA, and where they are located?
That way the rest of us can benefit.
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Remember you must also turn on the Install SuperSU into /system setting; make sure it is greyed out.
just wanted to share the original recovery image that came with the phone for anyone that is trying to get the update but dont want to have to restore their phone with kdz/tot file. just push this image to your device via adb. if you have supersu as your root, in the options of supersu you can do a clean uninstall and completely get rid of root with it. then take the OTA update so you dont have any problems with the update. or if you want to keep root you dont have to uninstall it. it seems after the 4.4.2 update, root is still there. enjoy.
d800 stock recovery
freebee269 said:
just wanted to share the original recovery image that came with the phone for anyone that is trying to get the update but dont want to have to restore their phone with kdz/tot file. just push this image to your device via adb. if you have supersu as your root, in the options of supersu you can do a clean uninstall and completely get rid of root with it. then take the OTA update so you dont have any problems with the update. or if you want to keep root you dont have to uninstall it. it seems after the 4.4.2 update, root is still there. enjoy.
d800 stock recovery
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I'm assuming we would push this using ADB? Is there a quick guide for that? I haven't manually installed a recovery in forever.
Are you sure your root was still working after the update? On every other device I have updated to Kitkat, the Superuser app was still there, but you couldn't update the binaries. Something changed with 4.4 that makes the old root method not work. Apparently, Superuser has to be flashed every single time you update from 4.4 on. At lest, that's what I read when I was updating my Nexus and Moto X.
I'm still on a rooted 4.1.2 and have the second OTA update to 4.3 (.109) in my notifications. Rather than go through the whole flashing process, I wondered if anyone had successfully used the Survival mode in SuperSU to retain root from this point to .109?
Chimpdaddy said:
I'm still on a rooted 4.1.2 and have the second OTA update to 4.3 (.109) in my notifications. Rather than go through the whole flashing process, I wondered if anyone had successfully used the Survival mode in SuperSU to retain root from this point to .109?
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you can try ot yourself,.but i reckon it will give you error while applying update.
Rootk1t said:
you can try ot yourself,.but i reckon it will give you error while applying update.
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Yup, I'd read similar. I was more concerned that it would update but I'd lose root, so have to then do the full process.
Chimpdaddy said:
Yup, I'd read similar. I was more concerned that it would update but I'd lose root, so have to then do the full process.
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I have a rooted 422 with su pro, The update process aborts mid way and the OS is left untouched, leaving all as it was. I am just too lazy to do the flashtool thing and all, so I left it alone.
I was able to go from 412 to 422 with the OTA and keep root.
bjrmd said:
I have a rooted 422 with su pro, The update process aborts mid way and the OS is left untouched, leaving all as it was. I am just too lazy to do the flashtool thing and all, so I left it alone.
I was able to go from 412 to 422 with the OTA and keep root.
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I know, so lazy, if I wait long enough 4.4 will come around and that might keep root!
Nobody's read a successful account of this working then? I may as well just try it and see...
Possibly
If you have bought Supersu pro then you could try survival mode, provided that your phone is only root and doesn't have a custom recovery installed.
I personally haven't tried it on my tablet but on other phones like G2, OTA update retains root.
If you have CWM or TWRP installed then it won't let you update.
adielee said:
If you have bought Supersu pro then you could try survival mode, provided that your phone is only root and doesn't have a custom recovery installed. I personally haven't tried it on my tablet but on other phones like G2, OTA update retains root. If you have CWM or TWRP installed then it won't let you update.
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Judging by all the posts I have read here so far, attempting to update to 4.3 via OTA will fail if your tablet's current firmware has been modified to have root access. Having SuperSU Pro installed with Install SuperSU into /system and/or Survival mode enabled does not help. I have attempted an OTA update with 10.4.B.0.577 and 10.4.1.B.0.109, and the update failed in both attempts. It's okay with me though. After reading about 4.3's bugs and seeing its UI, I don't really want to update to 4.3 anymore.
Cat McGowan said:
Judging by all the posts I have read here so far, attempting to update to 4.3 via OTA will fail if your tablet's current firmware has been modified to have root access. Having SuperSU Pro installed with Install SuperSU into /system and/or Survival mode enabled does not help. I have attempted an OTA update with 10.4.B.0.577 and 10.4.1.B.0.109, and the update failed in both attempts. It's okay with me though. After reading about 4.3's bugs and seeing its UI, I don't really want to update to 4.3 anymore.
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you're right, but besides bugs introduced as every firmware does, some very positive tweaks were done "under the bonnet" like TRIM enabled to make less wearing of flash modules, and some performance tweaks noticeable not only in launcher, but mostly in games too.
So if you have root and recovery installed you can backup your data and install .109 prerooted firmware to evaluate it yourself.
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you're right, but besides bugs introduced as every firmware does, some very positive tweaks were done "under the bonnet" like TRIM enabled to make less wearing of flash modules, and some performance tweaks noticeable not only in launcher, but mostly in games too.
So if you have root and recovery installed you can backup your data and install .109 prerooted firmware to evaluate it yourself.
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I would also recommend to flash a pre-rooted 4.3 from scratch for performance and less issues, but if you have a lot of apps installed and everything set up the way you want it can be a pain in the a$#.
Also the OP doesn't want to flash. But if he can it means that the OTA won't install because he has a custom recovery.
I don't see why Supersu pro with survival mode won't work for an OTA to keep root. This is provided that a you do not have a custom recovery installed. It's kind of the purpose for survival mode and if you do a search it works with most other updates with other devices (even for 4.4.2)
It may be possible that other mods may affect the OTA especially ones which were flashed or possibly xposed.
adielee said:
I don't see why Supersu pro with survival mode won't work for an OTA to keep root. This is provided that a you do not have a custom recovery installed. It's kind of the purpose for survival mode and if you do a search it works with most other updates with other devices (even for 4.4.2) It may be possible that other mods may affect the OTA especially ones which were flashed or possibly xposed.
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I do not have (nor do I want) a custom recovery or custom ROM installed on my XTZ. I only have root access, which I achieved by using DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit when I first received my XTZ back in May 2013. Since then, thanks to SuperSU Pro, I have updated my XTZ's firmware via OTA twice without losing root access. It is only with the last two XTZ firmware releases, 10.4.B.0.577 and 10.4.1.B.0.109, that the OTA updates fail. I suspect Sony's latest firmware releases include detection of root access, etc., which causes the update's failure to install.
Nope
Cat McGowan said:
I do not have (nor do I want) a custom recovery or custom ROM installed on my XTZ. I only have root access, which I achieved by using DooMLoRD's Easy Rooting Toolkit when I first received my XTZ back in May 2013. Since then, thanks to SuperSU Pro, I have updated my XTZ's firmware via OTA twice without losing root access. It is only with the last two XTZ firmware releases, 10.4.B.0.577 and 10.4.1.B.0.109, that the OTA updates fail. I suspect Sony's latest firmware releases include detection of root access, etc., which causes the update's failure to install.
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Well, I tried it, thinking the worse that could happen is that it would abandon the install, but unfortunately it went right through and upgraded to 4.3 and I lost root
I'd put it into OTA survival mode but not into system/apps. I had no xposed or recovery anything, just root.
So there we go. Thanks for the discussion guys, hope this is useful to someone else.
How do I root it in 4.3? Any ideas?
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703774
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