I am retiring my Samsung Charge which is rooted and using a custom Rom. I have used odin and am familiar with most aspects of the charge process. I have also been reading through the many posts and because of the dating, and basebands, I am somewhat confused as to what I am sure is just a simple process.
My new S4 from Verizon will arrive tomorrow. I have no idea if it has the latest OTA installed or not 4.4.2.
My goal is to have an updated (latest OTA) phone with root and wifi tethering. Ideally, I would like to have the latest OTA for functionality, but also install a debloated rom with a few basis apks....tether is a must.
From what I can tell....
1) take new phone and update via OTA to NC5
2) download and install Towel root
3) install SuperSU
4) install Titanium Backup.
5) install working wifi tether ...foxfi
6) remove or freeze bloat ware
7) Done
IF I can get to this end result quicker ( say a rom with tether, root, debloated, but still stock 4.4.2 base) that would be my preference.
I use my current phone with tether for Internet access, so it is vital I get that running first.
Thanks
Your new phone should already come with 4.4.2 on it. I bought my phone in May of last year and my phone just started acting up so I asked them for a replacement. It came with 4.4.2. If its on verizon your build will be NC5. I think you pretty much have it down for what you want and need to do. If by chance you start romming then you will need Safestrap, Busy Box, and Towel root with SuperUser. I have used FoxFi for tethering alot for work so your good.
wetwaterdog said:
I am retiring my Samsung Charge which is rooted and using a custom Rom. I have used odin and am familiar with most aspects of the charge process. I have also been reading through the many posts and because of the dating, and basebands, I am somewhat confused as to what I am sure is just a simple process.
My new S4 from Verizon will arrive tomorrow. I have no idea if it has the latest OTA installed or not 4.4.2.
My goal is to have an updated (latest OTA) phone with root and wifi tethering. Ideally, I would like to have the latest OTA for functionality, but also install a debloated rom with a few basis apks....tether is a must.
From what I can tell....
1) take new phone and update via OTA to NC5
2) download and install Towel root
3) install SuperSU
4) install Titanium Backup.
5) install working wifi tether ...foxfi
6) remove or freeze bloat ware
7) Done
IF I can get to this end result quicker ( say a rom with tether, root, debloated, but still stock 4.4.2 base) that would be my preference.
I use my current phone with tether for Internet access, so it is vital I get that running first.
Thanks
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SUPERSPORT25 said:
Your new phone should already come with 4.4.2 on it. I bought my phone in May of last year and my phone just started acting up so I asked them for a replacement. It came with 4.4.2. If its on verizon your build will be NC5. I think you pretty much have it down for what you want and need to do. If by chance you start romming then you will need Safestrap, Busy Box, and Towel root with SuperUser. I have used FoxFi for tethering alot for work so your good.
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Is there a debloated, rooted, version of the OTA NC5 available?
I would prefer to just use odin, load the above mentioned rom which has all the bloatware out of it, and then root, tether, etc as necessary.
It would save me time by not having to debloat the factory OTA NC5.
No. All we have is SS and a few rooms for it. To get tether you will need safe strap and use one of the methods for unlocking tether.
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After rooting I used SQLite Editor to turn off entitlement check so I can use the stock Wifi Hot spot app. I used it for years with my Droid Razr Maxx and now for a couple of months on my S4. I haven't found a wifi tether app better than the stock one.
How do you do that?
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I loe this forum. I searched and found all kinds of threads with bits and pieces of the information I am looking for but here goes my question(s)...
I am on Android Version 2.3.6, Baseband Version I717UCLA1, Kernal Version 2.6.35.11 Build Number GINGERBREAD.UCLA1 and from what I believe I have done is I rooted my Note and stayed on the stock rom. I want to update to ICS and am curious regarding the best/easiest method?
1) Un-root, update to ICS via Kies, then root again?
2) Is there a way to just update to ICS without the process in number 1?
I am not really looking to flash roms. I am fine with the stock rom. I just need/want root for tethering.
Thank you for your help.
You're going to lose root when you update but it's just as easy to root ICS as it is GB.
Kies may also refuse to update unless you do so while the phone is in download mode.
I preferred flashing the ICS update via Odin. Smooth and painless.
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kinghorsey said:
You're going to lose root when you update but it's just as easy to root ICS as it is GB.
Kies may also refuse to update unless you do so while the phone is in download mode.
I preferred flashing the ICS update via Odin. Smooth and painless.
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Thank you for the reply. I am aware I will lose root when I update. I guess I can/will do a backup in CMR and TiBackup? When I update, then root, then get superuser, I should be able to log into and run Tibackup Pro to load my app data? I don't know...the process seems daunting as there is no direct threads detailing how to complete and update from the situation I am in.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1740367
Everything you need is in the link:
Read, Read, Read......and happy flashing....g
Rooted Today
Rooted today and in ICS on my G note, I do not see the tethering apk. Only tethering provisions. I froze tethering provisions in Ti. Went to setting, more, tehtering and portable hotspot and every time I try to turn on Protable Wi-Fi hotspot I get a crash....black screen and an eventual msg that says unfortunately, setting has stopped. What can I do to get this working?
Thanks
I'm seeing an available firmware upgrade via kies (MK7).
I'm a little skeptical to try it. Has anyone else upgraded to this firmware?
If so, have you been able to root your mega and install a custom recovery after the upgrade?
I don't want to install this firmware upgrade only to find out that afterwards that knox is on it and prevents me from rooting the phone or unlocking the bootloader.
By the way, I tried downloading the firmware without my phone connected but kies keeps force closing on me before the download is complete.
I'm afraid to connect my phone and try the download because I think it will automatically install the upgrade which I don't want to do until I'm sure I can re-root it and re-install TWRP.
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Installed Update, Re-rooted, re-installed TWRP
curgervending said:
I'm seeing an available firmware upgrade via kies (MK7).
I'm a little skeptical to try it. Has anyone else upgraded to this firmware?
If so, have you been able to root your mega and install a custom recovery after the upgrade?
I don't want to install this firmware upgrade only to find out that afterwards that knox is on it and prevents me from rooting the phone or unlocking the bootloader.
By the way, I tried downloading the firmware without my phone connected but kies keeps force closing on me before the download is complete.
I'm afraid to connect my phone and try the download because I think it will automatically install the upgrade which I don't want to do until I'm sure I can re-root it and re-install TWRP.
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I bit the bullet and gave it a shot. I am happy to report that the firmware upgrade was successful using Kies, I was able to root the device via the Kingo Root app, and was able to re-install TWRP. I am now on firmware M819NUVUAMK7. It is still Android version 4.2.2, and the baseband is also M819NUVUAMK7. The kernel version is dated Fri Nov 22, 2013
I installed superSU and when I ran it, it asked me if I wanted to disable knox (YES OR NO). OF COURSE I DISABLED KNOX!!
I afterward performed a nandroid backup in TWRP (the first order of business).
I am more comfortable now deleting, freezing, uninstalling system apps now because (in the event of a softbrick or bootloop) I can always revert to my nandroid backup or in extreme cases, restart all over again by re-installing the firmware via Kies, re-rooting the device via the kingo root app, and reinstalling TWRP via ODIN.
Not sure what changed from the original firmware (no change log). In any event, the device is snappy and I'm not experiencing any lags.
curgervending said:
I bit the bullet and gave it a shot. I am happy to report that the firmware upgrade was successful using Kies, I was able to root the device via the Kingo Root app, and was able to re-install TWRP. I am now on firmware M819NUVUAMK7. It is still Android version 4.2.2, and the baseband is also M819NUVUAMK7. The kernel version is dated Fri Nov 22, 2013
I installed superSU and when I ran it, it asked me if I wanted to disable knox (YES OR NO). OF COURSE I DISABLED KNOX!!
I afterward performed a nandroid backup in TWRP (the first order of business).
I am more comfortable now deleting, freezing, uninstalling system apps now because (in the event of a softbrick or bootloop) I can always revert to my nandroid backup or in extreme cases, restart all over again by re-installing the firmware via Kies, re-rooting the device via the kingo root app, and reinstalling TWRP via ODIN.
Not sure what changed from the original firmware (no change log). In any event, the device is snappy and I'm not experiencing any lags.
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never mind I got it. I had a brain fart and was doing the process back words. I put it in download mode for the root.
hotspot mod
I am rooted with stock rom just looking for a hotspot mod for my sgh m819n been searching and searching
reesemtk60 said:
I am rooted with stock rom just looking for a hotspot mod for my sgh m819n been searching and searching
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as far as i know. there isn't a mod for Metro's phone. there are a few custom ROM's you can use that have free tethering built in. This one is the closest to stock. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608110
It works fine on my M819N :good:
Deodex or odex
thanks one more question how can i tell if my phone is deodex or odex
reesemtk60 said:
thanks one more question how can i tell if my phone is deodex or odex
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well easiest way is. if its your stock ROM that came with the phone when you bought it. it is odex.
if you are rooted, you can use root explorer to go into your system/app file and see if it shows odex settings for apps
I did and had no problem rooting with kingo. What I cannot find is a way around sim lock without going through metro and that sucks.
curgervending said:
I'm seeing an available firmware upgrade via kies (MK7).
I'm a little skeptical to try it. Has anyone else upgraded to this firmware?
If so, have you been able to root your mega and install a custom recovery after the upgrade?
I don't want to install this firmware upgrade only to find out that afterwards that knox is on it and prevents me from rooting the phone or unlocking the bootloader.
By the way, I tried downloading the firmware without my phone connected but kies keeps force closing on me before the download is complete.
I'm afraid to connect my phone and try the download because I think it will automatically install the upgrade which I don't want to do until I'm sure I can re-root it and re-install TWRP.
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bnb25 said:
as far as i know. there isn't a mod for Metro's phone. there are a few custom ROM's you can use that have free tethering built in. This one is the closest to stock. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608110
It works fine on my M819N :good:
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is that rom odex of deodex because my is odex
reesemtk60 said:
is that rom odex of deodex because my is odex
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deodex
curgervending said:
I bit the bullet and gave it a shot. I am happy to report that the firmware upgrade was successful using Kies, I was able to root the device via the Kingo Root app, and was able to re-install TWRP. I am now on firmware M819NUVUAMK7. It is still Android version 4.2.2, and the baseband is also M819NUVUAMK7. The kernel version is dated Fri Nov 22, 2013
I installed superSU and when I ran it, it asked me if I wanted to disable knox (YES OR NO). OF COURSE I DISABLED KNOX!!
I afterward performed a nandroid backup in TWRP (the first order of business).
I am more comfortable now deleting, freezing, uninstalling system apps now because (in the event of a softbrick or bootloop) I can always revert to my nandroid backup or in extreme cases, restart all over again by re-installing the firmware via Kies, re-rooting the device via the kingo root app, and reinstalling TWRP via ODIN.
Not sure what changed from the original firmware (no change log). In any event, the device is snappy and I'm not experiencing any lags.
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Almost had a heart attack from this upgrade. My phone was already rooted when I applied the update from Kies. Everything went through fine except when it restarted, I couldn't turn on Wifi at all and I was getting an E in the cell signal. I managed to download the TWRP tar file and Kingo app to root again. I was able to restore my previous backed up image and everything was when I last left it! WHEW!
That's strange. I had no problem. wifi worked and I haven't seen E at all (only 4g lte or 4g). My signal appears to be stronger and more stable with this update than with the original firmware (most of the time I have full bars). As mentioned I don't know what changes were made (no change log around) but this is my observation so far.
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Can somebody running MK7 please boot into download mode quickly to check whether this update has a new Knox bootloader?
(Vol - , Home, Power)
Need to know if the following strings are present or not:
KNOX KERNEL LOCK:
KNOX WARRANTY VOID:
BOOTLOADER RP SWREV:
Thanks in advance.
[QUOT1.0razykipa;50763526]Can somebody running MK7 please boot into download mode quickly to check whether this update has a new Knox bootloader?
(Vol - , Home, Power)
Need to know if the following strings are present or not:
KNOX KERNEL LOCK:
KNOX WARRANTY VOID:
BOOTLOADER RP SWREV:
Thanks in advance.[/QUOTE]
This string is present on my phone in download mode:
BOOTLOADER RP SWREV: 3
I have no lines displaying anything about KNOX.
In titanium backup I froze knox 1.0, knox notification manager 1.0, and knox store 1.0.
So it appears that knox is in the rom somewhere but it's had no impact on me. I'm rooted, have twrp installed and have flashed multiple custom roms on my device (both tw and aosp based roms).
Perfect, thanks! Glad you guys got spared from the horrid new Knox bootloaders. There's a small chance that the M819 can be downgraded to the older bootloader to remove Knox entirely, but if the update came with the newest bootloader (I got stuck with it on my i527M) there is no hope at all of downgrading.
Thanks to whoever posted this and the creator of this rom
bnb25 said:
as far as i know. there isn't a mod for Metro's phone. there are a few custom ROM's you can use that have free tethering built in. This one is the closest to stock. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608110
It works fine on my M819N :good:
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I have the sgh-m819n metro pcs model running the mk7 firmware. This was the only rom that worked 100% for me. Im running twrp recovery,super user and free hotspot. Not to mention all the extra cool apps that it comes with. Big props to the developers of this software may your days be blessed with many more hacks.
Must be unrooted to perform update thru kies without errors..
Galaxy Mega 6.3 On Liquidsmooth rom posted this
question to everyone....
ok not sure if am in the right area to post this but. I have a metro galaxy mega 6.3 (sgh m819n) successfully rooted with kingo. what im trying to find is how to put a custom recovery like twrp and how to do it like step by step. help would be greatly appreciated. or to point me in the right direction. thanks guys.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608110 this is a great rom for our mega(metropcs) imho. now in order to install CWM or TWRP you simply need to download the version thats for meliusltexx which is for the i9205 version of the mega.. These Roms and procedures are compatable with the M819n(metropcs) mega
thanksss
[email protected] said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2608110 this is a great rom for our mega(metropcs) imho. now in order to install CWM or TWRP you simply need to download the version thats for meliusltexx which is for the i9205 version of the mega.. These Roms and procedures are compatable with the M819n(metropcs) mega
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ok thanks and this will work correct.... also before I add a new rom on the m819n I have another question... I used to get 4LTE every where and now I get only 4G or edge after rooting with stock rom. signal apps dont do crap. is there a way to fix this... I miss my LTE data speeds. if you know how to fix or anything please point me in the right direction thanks.
I want to use an official Verizon stock ROM and still be able to take advantages of Root Access.
Because 4.1.2 was the last OTA update that can be be unlocked. I want to solicit help in Optimizing it.
(1)To get back to 4.1.2 I used the guide found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
(2)To Root the phone I used the guide found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2272066
I did get into some Windows driver issues between Casual and Odin but they were not to hard to resolved.
After rooting the FIRST thing I needed to do is stop the nag from Verizon that wants to force me into taking the next OTA update.
Using Titanium Backup to Freeze SDM 1.0 as suggested here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2112221, STOPPED the Nag from Verizon.
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UPDATE: I'm Cool Now,
I have Flash Player right out of the Box.
FoxFi Hotspot is not making me set up a security pin number.
All Share Cast just works. MW Manager just works.
GPS is ALL GOOD
WHAT AM I MISSING?
doctor-cool said:
I want to use an official Verizon stock ROM and still be able to take advantages of Root Access.
Because 4.1.2 was the last OTA update that can be be unlocked. I want to solicit help in Optimizing it.
(1)To get back to 4.1.2 I used the guide found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2024207
(2)To Root the phone I used the guide found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2272066
I did get into some Windows driver issues between Casual and Odin but they were not to hard to resolved.
After rooting the FIRST thing I needed to do is stop the nag from Verizon that wants to force me into taking the next OTA update.
Using Titanium Backup to Freeze SDM 1.0 as suggested here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2112221, STOPPED the Nag from Verizon.
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UPDATE: I'm Cool Now,
I have Flash Player right out of the Box.
FoxFi Hotspot is not making me set up a security pin number.
All Share Cast just works. MW Manager just works.
GPS is ALL GOOD
WHAT AM I MISSING?
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Is there a list of modules I can install on the fully stock 4.1.2 Rooted?
As the title states, I need to root my NC5 phone without using TowelRoot.
The process went as follows - I was upgrading my firmware to run the new Hyperdrive 18 ( requiring NC5 firmware and I was on MJ7 ) using Surges method to keep root and update everything but the bootloader. I forgot to flash the rooted NC5 firmware first. I now have Hyperdrive 18 running on a stock NC5 system. I also did not get a chance to flash the wifi module, so I have no wifi with wich to use TowelRoot, and I'm also stuck on a stock NC5 system.
Is there any help for me?
breakneat said:
As the title states, I need to root my NC5 phone without using TowelRoot.
The process went as follows - I was upgrading my firmware to run the new Hyperdrive 18 ( requiring NC5 firmware and I was on MJ7 ) using Surges method to keep root and update everything but the bootloader. I forgot to flash the rooted NC5 firmware first. I now have Hyperdrive 18 running on a stock NC5 system. I also did not get a chance to flash the wifi module, so I have no wifi with wich to use TowelRoot, and I'm also stuck on a stock NC5 system.
Is there any help for me?
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Why do you not want to use Towelroot.com? It is by far the easiest option and this would not have happened.
Jesus loves you!
breakneat said:
As the title states, I need to root my NC5 phone without using TowelRoot.
The process went as follows - I was upgrading my firmware to run the new Hyperdrive 18 ( requiring NC5 firmware and I was on MJ7 ) using Surges method to keep root and update everything but the bootloader. I forgot to flash the rooted NC5 firmware first. I now have Hyperdrive 18 running on a stock NC5 system. I also did not get a chance to flash the wifi module, so I have no wifi with wich to use TowelRoot, and I'm also stuck on a stock NC5 system.
Is there any help for me?
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Go to towelroot.com on your pc and click the lamda. It will download tr.apk, then just email this to yourself and open it. Violla.
Or put it on an SD card since it seems like Internet connection is an issue.
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An update first.
I'm deployed and in port in Dubai, UAE. I was quite intoxicated while I attempted this. I didn't flash the rooted firmware and then want able to flash the WiFi module because I don't have SafeStrap installed anymore. So now I'm left with a phone running the new hyper drive 18 on unrooted NC5 firmware. Half of the neat features just don't work since I don't have root.
Towel Root requires internet for some reason. So im stuck in that respect. I've downloaded the latest version of it just in case it works offline now, one can only hope
Thanks again for all of the quick responses!
This version work in NC5 without internet connection.
Neontc said:
Or put it on an SD card since it seems like Internet connection is an issue.
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Yup sounds like Internet connection is the issue.
Neontc gave you the answer.
Download the apk files to a PC, connect your phone to the computer as a MTP device, and transfer the files to your sdcard.
Make sure Allow Unknown is checked under security in your settings, and open, and install apks using any file manager.
Download Safe Strap 3.72 and Towel root.
At this point, I have most everything that I think I need - I'd just like to have my wifi working again. If I can download the complete stock NC5 firmware, I'll try to reflash at that point and re-try to install SS and TR, then maybe Hyperdrive 18 again. Thanks in advance!
Neontc said:
Or put it on an SD card since it seems like Internet connection is an issue.
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The problem with this is that after you install towelroot and hit "make it rain" it tells you it needs access to the internet.
I was able to accomplish a Full Root on the latest OTA update on the phone.
Previously I was running Stock 4.4.4 KitKat with SuperSu and had issues with the OTA, since I had removed Apps.
I installed the Stock 4.4.4 ftf to the phone using the flashtool.
Then was successful in receiving the Prompt to update.
After Update, I installed. "Kingroot" for android. just google it. NOT KINGOROOT or any other.
After running kingroot, King User was installed.
In my experience, no other root method will achieve full root. I was not happy with using Kinguser, since i was a Supersu fan. But anytime I successfully removed kinguser, to swap for Supersu, I had lost partial root access, and could not uninstall apps. I could only Freeze.
I also tried Superuser, but only kinguser allowed me to fully uninstall bloatware, and other apps from the phone.
Just thought I would share.
Thanks, Iambedook. Every experience helps. Kingoroot got me into trouble once before in the past.
Can you flash back to 4.4 from 5.1.1?
iambedook said:
I was able to accomplish a Full Root on the latest OTA update on the phone.
Previously I was running Stock 4.4.4 KitKat with SuperSu and had issues with the OTA, since I had removed Apps.
I installed the Stock 4.4.4 ftf to the phone using the flashtool.
Then was successful in receiving the Prompt to update.
After Update, I installed. "Kingroot" for android. just google it. NOT KINGOROOT or any other.
After running kingroot, King User was installed.
In my experience, no other root method will achieve full root. I was not happy with using Kinguser, since i was a Supersu fan. But anytime I successfully removed kinguser, to swap for Supersu, I had lost partial root access, and could not uninstall apps. I could only Freeze.
I also tried Superuser, but only kinguser allowed me to fully uninstall bloatware, and other apps from the phone.
Just thought I would share.
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I'd love to try this, but I'm kinda unwilling/aprehensious to take the chance with rooting apps. Can you confirm that you can use flashtool to revert back to 4.4? I just know Verizon would block such a thing in an update, they can be jerks. (like the moto razr maxx hd) Any insight is appreciated.
Astoras said:
I'd love to try this, but I'm kinda unwilling/aprehensious to take the chance with rooting apps. Can you confirm that you can use flashtool to revert back to 4.4? I just know Verizon would block such a thing in an update, they can be jerks. (like the moto razr maxx hd) Any insight is appreciated.
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Yes, you can revert back to 4.4.4 through Flashtool. Doing so though, you will not have Advanced Calling or the refreshing Lollipop UI. Also, unless you do something about it, you will be promptly reminded all the time to update to 5.1.1.
GigaSPX said:
Yes, you can revert back to 4.4.4 through Flashtool. Doing so though, you will not have Advanced Calling or the refreshing Lollipop UI. Also, unless you do something about it, you will be promptly reminded all the time to update to 5.1.1.
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Giga,
If I use this method to root 5.1.1., can I install dual recovery and Camera 2 and the FM tuner app? I'd also like the updated flashlight you put together but don't see that as a separate install. Should I wait or go ahead with this method for root?
Thanks, Pat
pvcdroid said:
Giga,
If I use this method to root 5.1.1., can I install dual recovery and Camera 2 and the FM tuner app? I'd also like the updated flashlight you put together but don't see that as a separate install. Should I wait or go ahead with this method for root?
Thanks, Pat
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You may root, but I would advise against anything else. the Z5 Camera is most likely not compatible for our phones on 5.1.1, and neither is the FM Tuner. It's a whole lot I can't touch base on yet.
Astoras said:
I'd love to try this, but I'm kinda unwilling/aprehensious to take the chance with rooting apps. Can you confirm that you can use flashtool to revert back to 4.4? I just know Verizon would block such a thing in an update, they can be jerks. (like the moto razr maxx hd) Any insight is appreciated.
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I was able to flash back to 4.4.4 after i messed things up, but after going back to 4.4.4 i am struggling to get back to 5.1.1. The updates are not appearing, stating I am at the latest version.
I would also like a confirm if this. Because I'm sitting around and waiting for a rooted 5.1.1 copy for the phone. Im on 5.0.2 right now and all is working good but still waiting. Thanks all.
I'm going to see if I can root after upgrading to 5.1.1, but I have the stock firmware just incase.
Just uploaded a rooted twrp backup with real superuser ++++much more
Tigerhoods said:
Just uploaded a rooted twrp backup with real superuser ++++much more
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Wow!!! That sounds great, thanks Tiger
thals1992 said:
I'm going to see if I can root after upgrading to 5.1.1, but I have the stock firmware just incase.
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Just an FYI, after I needed to revert to 4.4.4. I was struggling to receive updates to get back to 5.1.1. I had to use the Flashtool, 3-5 times to get the correct update prompts to appear. If anyone else had similar issues when reverting back, let me know, but re flashing repeatedly worked for me.
Tigerhoods said:
Just uploaded a rooted twrp backup with real superuser ++++much more
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Wow,
Download url please
immtu said:
Wow,
Download url please
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Just scroll down to the z3v dev section.
I was actually able to flash the stock ftf coming 5.0.2. I had to flash it with default options the first time with it failing. I then found that I have to basically flash noting to clear the error on the phone by checking everything in exclude and the other exclude box where it shows its not displaying any files in the middle of the window.
Once that went through, I was able to upgrade from stock to .44 and then the the two updates for 5.1.1. After all that I reset to factory again to test on rooting the phone. I was too, able to obtain root with King Root. I was able to install zxrecovery and xposed with no problems. I'm actually used to King Root as I had to use it on the Verizon branded 7" tablet that didn't have any other possible methods previously. I also found that Busybox was slightly out of date (difference of 2.0) and installed to /sbin which wasn't too big of an issue.
Beyond that my phone seems to get pretty warm and typically complains about not charging even on a 2 Amp charger.
Can you tell me how you avhieved root because i want it but i can't revert to kitkat for some reason (flashtool won't recognise the update file) and I'm on lollipop. I've tried kingroot(app version) and it didn't work,tried reverting didn't work and tried all the framaroot,towelroot and such apps but none worked. I want working root,xposed and twrp. I can't find any way to do it please help.
Zandermc3 said:
Can you tell me how you avhieved root because i want it but i can't revert to kitkat for some reason (flashtool won't recognise the update file) and I'm on lollipop. I've tried kingroot(app version) and it didn't work,tried reverting didn't work and tried all the framaroot,towelroot and such apps but none worked. I want working root,xposed and twrp. I can't find any way to do it please help.
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Try King root again. I used their apk on the phone. It rebooted once at 30%, but when I got back in the app after the reboot, it successfully rooted the device.
thals1992 said:
Try King root again. I used their apk on the phone. It rebooted once at 30%, but when I got back in the app after the reboot, it successfully rooted the device.
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Well when i tried i did it 3 times and it failed,never rebooted. I have z3 international or 6603 i think
Zandermc3 said:
Well when i tried i did it 3 times and it failed,never rebooted. I have z3 international or 6603 i think
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Thats why then. This is only for the Z3v the Verizon variant.
Hi there,
New to the forum. After several hours of reading and searching, I became bewildered enough to decide to register and post .
This thread looked promising. I'm currently on rooted 4.4.4 with this phone. I also have a custom recovery installed. Im trying to get to 5.1.1. As of right now, I assume my only option is to wait for a 5.1.1 ftf so that I can update, because the OTA updates won't work (phone reboots into the custom recovery and the update is interrupted).
Is there an easier way to get the OTA? Or am I stuck waiting for an ftf?
To be clear, my goal is to be on 5.1.1 with root. But at this point I don't think I can get to 5.1.1 at all.