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.
nukeruss said:
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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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
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Install the ICS leak without Cheesecake and retain root
NOTE: Attempt this at YOUR own RISK.
That said, I have just easily installed the ICS leak (it is sweet), and retained root.
We have also confirmed thru multiple staffers you can fastboot back to .173
NOTE: We have no way of knowing if this will throw you off the official upgrade path.
Assume it will, so be prepared to fastboot back to stock if you upgrade now
All credit for the install goes to Vicious over at droidrazr.com
1) Download this torrent (LInk blocked till i get 8 post in this thread)
2) Make sure you have ROM Manager, ES File Explorer (Make sure root access and system writable are enabled in the ES file explorer settings), and have root access to your system but are on an otherwise stock COMPLETELY UNMODIFIED installation of 173. In ROM Manager, DO NOT INSTALL CLOCKWORKMOD. Just have the ROM Manager app itself installed.
2a) If you plan to have root after the update, make sure you have voodoo OTA Rootkeeper protecting your root before proceeding. (Install it, free in the market, open it and select protect root.)
3) Copy the 2 files from that torrent into your /cache folder on the root of your system (see the picss below, just press the indicated buttons in es file)
4) When the copy operation is complete, tap the zip file and select ROM Manager when it asks you what to use to open the file.
5) ROM Manager will automatically open and prompt you that a reboot is necessary to complete the operation. Hit OK/Accept.
6) The system will reboot and install the ICS leak.
REMEMBER Voodo OTA Root Keeper!!!
I would post link to the download but i need *8 post first so please help yourselves
Look 14 posts down Same info with links
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1575065
Why are you calling it official when it's the leak?
Ectoplasmic said:
Why are you calling it official when it's the leak?
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It's a official leak lol
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What is this shenanigans?!
You're about 11 days and a ICS wrapper late.
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PLEASE
please post the link
---------- Post added at 03:48 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:47 AM ----------
Heres post #8 ...were jonesing for ICS !!!!
Please Please.... give me some Ice Cream!!! =)
COLoREDbyCHAoS said:
Install the ICS leak without Cheesecake and retain root
NOTE: Attempt this at YOUR own RISK.
That said, I have just easily installed the ICS leak (it is sweet), and retained root.
We have also confirmed thru multiple staffers you can fastboot back to .173
NOTE: We have no way of knowing if this will throw you off the official upgrade path.
Assume it will, so be prepared to fastboot back to stock if you upgrade now
All credit for the install goes to Vicious over at droidrazr.com
1) Download this torrent (LInk blocked till i get 8 post in this thread)
2) Make sure you have ROM Manager, ES File Explorer (Make sure root access and system writable are enabled in the ES file explorer settings), and have root access to your system but are on an otherwise stock COMPLETELY UNMODIFIED installation of 173. In ROM Manager, DO NOT INSTALL CLOCKWORKMOD. Just have the ROM Manager app itself installed.
2a) If you plan to have root after the update, make sure you have voodoo OTA Rootkeeper protecting your root before proceeding. (Install it, free in the market, open it and select protect root.)
3) Copy the 2 files from that torrent into your /cache folder on the root of your system (see the picss below, just press the indicated buttons in es file)
4) When the copy operation is complete, tap the zip file and select ROM Manager when it asks you what to use to open the file.
5) ROM Manager will automatically open and prompt you that a reboot is necessary to complete the operation. Hit OK/Accept.
6) The system will reboot and install the ICS leak.
REMEMBER Voodo OTA Root Keeper!!!
I would post link to the download but i need *8 post first so please help yourselves
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I posted the 8th post yesterday. Can you unlock the link now Please?
MischiefsMommy said:
I posted the 8th post yesterday. Can you unlock the link now Please?
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http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/1562-ics-anyone-i-haz-it-4-yew/
I'm expecting to see the OTA show up any time now and I want to be ready for it. I'm running stock .181 rooted with bootstrap recovery. I've seen lots of threads with instructions for sideloading the 211 ICS update, and all say to use Matt's utility to start with clean version of .181 with no bootstrap. I'm willing to wait a day or a week or whatever for the OTA and don't see a need to rush and sideload ICS, so do those instructions still apply? I"m sure it's cleaner if I wipe everything before applying the OTA update, but I'd rather not spend the hours it will take to restore and recover all my apps and data and such if I don't have to.
So, do I have to rsd back to clean 181 to get rid of bootstrap recovery? Can I just uninstall the Razr Bootstrapper app? Any recommendations or advice would be appreciated.
Thanks!
OK. Found a simpler option than RSDing to re-install 181. I followed instructions to remove CWM posted at http://theunlockr.com/2012/01/24/how-to-install-bootstrap-recovery-on-the-motorola-droid-razr/ . I also un-installed the RAZR Bootstrapper app just to be on the safe side. I plan to back up root with OTA rootkeeper before installing OTA which I am hoping is soon.
Astrobrewer said:
OK. Found a simpler option than RSDing to re-install 181. I followed instructions to remove CWM posted at http://theunlockr.com/2012/01/24/how-to-install-bootstrap-recovery-on-the-motorola-droid-razr/ . I also un-installed the RAZR Bootstrapper app just to be on the safe side. I plan to back up root with OTA rootkeeper before installing OTA which I am hoping is soon.
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I can't delete the files, I keep getting "error deleting file". Also am attempting to get in to adb shell using the utility and keep getting "the system cannot find the path specified". I have debugging enabled. Really getting fed up with this. I tried to use the utility to revert to at least a clean install of 181 and the path specified is never available. Root is good. Constant error messages.
Try opening the su app, then hit menu, then update your su binaries, then do it again, then open rom manager, or what ever app you may have, or boot into cwm and run fix permissions, reboot and try again, though, even if you remove bootstrap, if you've frozen, removed any bloat, or you/an app you installed altered your build.prop at all any update from vzn/moto will fail. Also I don't think ota rootkeepr works for going to ics. When you have root, ti backup and a nandroid are amazing time saving tools to have.
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To delete/rename files using ES file explorer I had to go to preferences and check the root explorer option and the mount /system read/write option. Then all was good.
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Astrobrewer said:
OK. Found a simpler option than RSDing to re-install 181. I followed instructions to remove CWM posted at http://theunlockr.com/2012/01/24/how-to-install-bootstrap-recovery-on-the-motorola-droid-razr/ . I also un-installed the RAZR Bootstrapper app just to be on the safe side. I plan to back up root with OTA rootkeeper before installing OTA which I am hoping is soon.
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Can anyone confirm this method works? I would like to avoid rsd if at all possible. Wanna keep all my files / settings intact for the update.
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Computer doesn't see your phone for adb? And you have the motorola usb drivers installed on the pc?
UrbanDroid said:
Can anyone confirm this method works? I would like to avoid rsd if at all possible. Wanna keep all my files / settings intact for the update.
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I can confirm you do need to remove bootstrap. However, that method did not work for me to remove it to install the soak test. I'm not sure the reasoning, but the following steps:
[Removing CWM on Boot]
1) Delete file /system/bin/mot_boot_mode
2) Rename file /system/bin/mot_boot_mode.bin to /system/bin/mot_boot_mode
My phone did not have a mot_boot_mode.bin. I found an alternate set of instructions that did work and allowed me to receive the OTA soak.
This thread has the instructions I followed (also pasted below):
droidforums.net/forum/droid-razr-hacks/188690-how-remove-razr-bootstrap-custom-recovery.html
"I found a thread on DroidXForums.com by Abe21599, which suggested the following for a Droid X:
1. Reroot (If not currently rooted)
2. Get root explorer in the market
3. Uninstall the bootstrap app
4. Go into root explorer to system/bin
5. In top right corner tap r/w
6. Delete the file called hijack
7. Delete logwrapper
8. Rename logwrapper.bin to just logwrapper
9. Reboot and it should be gone.
(thanks to Droidforums member Hostility6)"
You also need to unroot, which I did with the Razr Utility 1.6. After all of this, I was able to install the soak OTA without any further issues!
The theunlockr.com article with instructions that I used referred back to a 12/18/2011 post by J.Y Daddy on xda, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20447149&postcount=47 . The instructions are pretty much the same as what brgr had but also have you delete the /preinstall/recovery directory. That may be why it didn't work for brgr.
Here are the instructions given in the J.Y. Daddy post:
It's complicated to remove.
Because, it must also be removed CWM recovery.
Follow the below with very careful:
Please work with RootExplorer.
[Removing CWM on Boot]
1) Delete file /system/bin/mot_boot_mode
2) Rename file /system/bin/mot_boot_mode.bin to /system/bin/mot_boot_mode
[Removing CWM Recovery]
1) Delete file /system/bin/logwrapper
2) Delete file /system/bin/hijack
3) Rename file /system/bin/logwrapper.bin to /system/bin/logwrapper
4) Delete directory /preinstall/recovery
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I'm optimistic that it will work, but until I get the OTA I won't know. If it doesn't work out then I'll start clean with the razr utility.
Astrobrewer said:
The theunlockr.com article with instructions that I used referred back to a 12/18/2011 post by J.Y Daddy on xda, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20447149&postcount=47 . The instructions are pretty much the same as what brgr had but also have you delete the /preinstall/recovery directory. That may be why it didn't work for brgr.
Here are the instructions given in the J.Y. Daddy post:
I'm optimistic that it will work, but until I get the OTA I won't know. If it doesn't work out then I'll start clean with the razr utility.
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I don't have the mot_boot_mode.bin file. Only the one without the. bin extension.
Will that make a difference to remove Bootstrap / CWM?
Thanks
Florestan2 said:
I don't have the mot_boot_mode.bin file. Only the one without the. bin extension.
Will that make a difference to remove Bootstrap / CWM?
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Sounds like you didn't set up CWM to automatically run at boot, so you just skip the two steps in that section. As I understand it the mot_boot_mode.bin file is just a back-up of the stock mot_boot_mode file that is replaced when you run the set up to have CWM always come up when you reboot. To get rid of CWM on boot is to delete/rename to get the original file back. The stock version boots to your normal system ROM, the other version for CWM at boot boots phone to CWM. If you don't have a mot_boot_mode.bin file then just leave the mot_boot_mode file as is -- you definitely don't want to delete it.
I didn't set up CWM to come up automatically at boot, so I didn't have the .bin file either. It shouldn't matter because the mot_boot_mode file is the stock version (wasn't replaced to make CWM run at boot). Still need to do the rest of the steps to remove CWM recovery.
Hope this helps.
Good to know, that's what I was hoping for. I boot normally, not going into recovery first, so it makes sense.
Thanks
Ill let you all know how the OTA goes if and when i receive it. Just a waiting game now.
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Please Post questions in the Q&A section
Finally got OTA. I temp un-rooted with Voodoo before installing. Went very smoothly with no issues. After update i restored root with Voodoo and I'm back in the game.
Removing CWM using the steps i followed and temp un-rooting allowed OTA to work and let me keep root. Done.
Thanks
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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 23.3.23.
Prerequisites:
Droid Maxx/Ultra Rooted w/WP off
METHOD 1: TWRP INSTALL
1) Download the package below labeled "23.3.23tether_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 "23.3.23tether".
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 23.3.23tether_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.
That was quick! Thanks again Topsnake!
Mike
runner1717 said:
That was quick! Thanks again Topsnake!
Mike
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No problem!
Thanks Topsnake. Does the VZWEntitlementservice.apk rename have to be done with this build? Maybe I'm mis-remembering but I seem to recall only having to do the tethering option / build.prop change the last time or two around. I haven't taken the update yet to test.
hayze said:
Thanks Topsnake. Does the VZWEntitlementservice.apk rename have to be done with this build? Maybe I'm mis-remembering but I seem to recall only having to do the tethering option / build.prop change the last time or two around. I haven't taken the update yet to test.
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No, but you can if you want.
Will this work for Build 23.3.24?
Thanks,
MIke
runner1717 said:
Will this work for Build 23.3.24?
Thanks,
MIke
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No, I just put up the new one though
You Da man!
Topsnake said:
No, I just put up the new one though
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Your comprehensive guide to rooting the NC5 and fixing it if/when something goes wrong
To start out I found it very time consuming to find the 'right' information on rooting the NC5 or that it wasn't possible. So I went on the mission to see if i get what was out in the wild to work.
Well I figured it out and I hope this helps!
Step One: Charge your phone! In the event we need to use Odin to fix a boot-loop/soft-brick.
Step Two: Check your version number. As the title suggests this method is only for Verizon Galaxy S4 NC5!
(ENABLE USB DEBUGGING AND UNKNOWN SOURCES IN SETTINGS BEFORE PROCEEDING)
Step Three: Time to download the tools we will need to get this done. Place these files on your SD card. This is the only time you will need your computer. CLICK IT> ONE STOP SHOP
Towel Root: Okay, this is version 1 of the app. I know there are newer versions but they don't work and this does so use it. Select and install. Open the app and select 'make it rain', your phone will reboot and base root has been achieved!
Super User: Select and install. Open the app and install the SU binary at the prompt. The app will also ask to disable KNOX, if you do the app might hang. Home button out and try again after a reboot. Eventually it will work though a bit funky at times.
Safe Strap: Select and install. Open the app and select 'install recovery'. After it installs reboot to the recovery by selecting 'reboot to recovery'. When the recovery loads select the backup option and make a backup!
This is our recovery and allows nandroid backups(you should have done this) and flashing of safestrap ROMs. The bootloader is locked on this phone so no flashing of CM11 or any custom kernels. Do some research before you start flashing things!
Well that was easy! Now you have a rooted and safestrapped NC5 S4!
FAQ\INFO
This recovery is BETA and does not support ROM slots. Everything must be done on the STOCK slot. MAKE A BACKUP!
Nandroid backup and restore is working completely with this recovery!
If you remove Samsung Hub auto rotation will break. Attached is the library file that fixes this. Extract libgnustl_shared.so from the attached zip. Copy and paste to System\Lib and change permission to rw-r--r--. I use Root Explorer, though not free is a very good file manager. There are free alternatives on Google Play.
CREDITS DUE!
HASHCODES< Safe Strap!
CHAINFIRE< Super SU!
GEOHOT< Towel Root!
Thank you for your work. But I have a few major points to address with this:
1. There is a newer, stable SAFESTRAP out (3.75), this one also supports ROM slots, and doesn't corrupt the Non-HLOS Partition.
2. Version 3 of TowelRoot is out, and alot more stable/clean than Version 1.
3. SAFESTRAP really should be installed after busybox is installed, which you did not recommend.
The Samsung Hub Auto Rotation bug is a very nice find though! Thank you for that.
Hey thank you! I will update accordingly.
However TowelRootv3 would not root my phone. I tried changing the strings, the app just states the phone isn't supported.
YOU ARE ACCEPTING RISK FOR YOUR DEVICE. THE ONLY ONE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DEVICE IS YOU.
Pre-Req:
(manual method) Build 24.13.2 root with write-protection off
or
(flash method) unlocked bootloader with TWRP recovery installed
Flash Method:
1) Download "24.13.2-tether_install.zip" and place on sdcard
2) Reboot Into TWRP recovery and flash zip. Reboot to system
3) Verify tether works
Manual Method:
1) Download "24.13.2-tether.zip"
2) find system folder and rename the build.prop to build.prop.org
3) Extract the build.prop file from zip and put in system
4) Set permissions for the file to rw-r--r-- (644)
Owner: Read/Write
Group: Read
World: Read
8) Reboot. Verify tether works
Back-To-Stock:
Flash method: Follow flash method procedure (above) with "24.13.2-tether_revert.zip"
Manual method: delete build.prop and remove '.org' from original that was saved earlier. Check permissions (644) and reboot.
bbb
eat more chlorophyll
If you have Xposed.. you may use "x Tether" module instead to enable mobile hotspot. If not I hope you find the above information useful.
bbb
Sinking Stick
realbbb said:
If you have Xposed.. you may use "x Tether" module instead to enable mobile hotspot. If not I hope you find the above information useful.
bbb
Sinking Stick
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Does manual method work without rooting device? The root method for Droid Ultra is a long around 2 hr method. Trying to avoid rooting until a new method is available.
JDunc said:
Does manual method work without rooting device? The root method for Droid Ultra is a long around 2 hr method. Trying to avoid rooting until a new method is available.
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No.
bbb
Bursting Bubblers
realbbb said:
YOU ARE ACCEPTING RISK FOR YOUR DEVICE. THE ONLY ONE LIABLE AND RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DEVICE IS YOU.
Pre-Req:
(manual method) Build 24.13.2 root with write-protection off
or
(flash method) unlocked bootloader with TWRP recovery installed
Flash Method:
1) Download "24.13.2-tether_install.zip" and place on sdcard
2) Reboot Into TWRP recovery and flash zip. Reboot to system
3) Verify tether works
Manual Method:
1) Download "24.13.2-tether.zip"
2) find system folder and rename the build.prop to build.prop.org
3) Extract the build.prop file from zip and put in system
4) Set permissions for the file to rw-r--r-- (644)
Owner: Read/Write
Group: Read
World: Read
8) Reboot. Verify tether works
Back-To-Stock:
Flash method: Follow flash method procedure (above) with "24.13.2-tether_revert.zip"
Manual method: delete build.prop and remove '.org' from original that was saved earlier. Check permissions (644) and reboot.
bbb
eat more chlorophyll
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Does this work for Maxx as well?
JarMagic said:
Does this work for Maxx as well?
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Yes, XT1080
Realbbb
Zebra Red
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