Hi Guys
Just got a used VZW G3, it currently has software version VS98512B. I am confused if I need to restore it to an earlier version or if there is a way to root and flash the latest recovery to start flashing a debloated rom?
I know the previous owner had rooted before and the recovery does say modified but I think it is all the stock recovery now as I could not get into TWRP or anything.
What should I be doing to avoid bricking lol
It does tell me a software update is available but I keep canceling
Thanks
Check with app root checker and if not rooted then use king root for rooting and flashify for latest recovery TWRP 2.8.7.0
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Sorry about the newbie questions but this is my first HTC. In order to flash the Xposed installer does the bootloader need to be unlocked or is rooting the phone enough?
Also, once the phone is rooted can I flash the Xposed installer using the stock recovery or do I need to use a custom recovery? Thanks.
Device needs root and the Xposed can be install from custom recovery or apk installation. Stock recovery can't flash custom rom or basically anything other then stock ota.
jerrycycle said:
Device needs root and the Xposed can be install from custom recovery or apk installation. Stock recovery can't flash custom rom or basically anything other then stock ota.
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Thanks. So can I root using TowelRoot or one of the other methods without unlocking the bootloader or is unlocking the bootloader necessary before I root?
Depends on hboot version. If you have newer hboot, weaksauce will temp root & firewater will soft. Older version needs romrunner. Guide out there
i recently rooted my verizon lg enact and installed rom manager i go to install clockwork recovery and it gives me a list of versions which version do i need for my phone?
I'm not sure. Chances are it has a locked bootloader, so you won't be able to install a custom recovery. How did you root it?
I am also curious, what ROOT method did you use?
Ok so im by no means new to rooting and roms and the like since ive rooted every phone ive had over the last 5 years but for the life of me i can not seems to figure out these sony devices. So i downloaded and flashed the new 5.1.1 ftf thru flashtool last night and everything is working fine. I have google and searched thru xda about ways to root and i thought the first step would be to install XZdual recovery but i downloaded nuts installer and ran it which seems to have worked but it still does nothing whether trying to manually enter recovery or doing it thru adb. Ok guys what am i doing wrong? Any help would be great!
Must downgrade to 4.4.2, the XZDR will root and install a recovery, then you install a pre rooted package or modified but stock-based 5.1.1 ROM, you won't loose root or recovery; but you wont be able to update via "official" methods like OTA or PC Companion because you have modified the phone's software.
Step # 1 is downgrade to 4.4.2 (314 build number works like a charm)
Damn what a pain but thank you for the reply at least thats a start since there are lots of guides for rooting 4.4.2 lol. Thanks
You don't have to downgrade to kitkat, You can downgrade to lollipop 5.0.2 (by flashing a new ftf via flashtool) and root via king root and install recovery via xzrecovery app (after getting root access) and then follow these steps:
1.Download a pre-rooted firmware 5.1.1 (flashable zip)
2.Boot into Recovery (TWRP Recommend)
3.Install - Choose ROM direction - flash the ROM zip and wipe cache\dalvik cache
(don't worry this won't wipe your data)
# I highly recommend you to do a factory reset after flashing because if you didn't the phone will be laggy and battery will drain extremely fast
*And If you have xposed installed don't forget to remove it because it may causes problems
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You don't have to downgrade to kitkat, You can downgrade to lollipop 5.0.2 (by flashing a new ftf via flashtool) and root via king root
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If your going to downgrade to an older version of Android, why not go to a version of Android that can be rooted by an app that that doesn't require internet access or all the permissions of kingroot?
Kingroot requires a lot of permissions on your phone to complete something fairly basic.
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hi, i recived the 6.0 update OTA today
my phone was on 5.0.2, bootloader unlocked, supersu rooted
using supersu option i removed the root, this to be able to install OTA (leaving supersu result in "update error")
updated to 6.0 succesfully
downloaded lastest stable supersu v2.65
downloaded twrp-surnia-3.0.2-r1
booted twrp without flashing (i don't want to install twrp) do this way in 5.0 and 5.0.2 adn worked
flashed supersu
phone stay at "warning screen"
to restore the phone i downoaded the 6.0 zip and flasched back the "sparsechunk.x" files
how to get the root back again in 6.0??
thanks.
exactly the same here, even with supesu 2.71 beta
You have to install the superSU v2.62-3 (it installs systemless mode) OR in the terminal of the TWRP enter "echo SYSTEMLESS=true>>/data/.supersu" (without the quotes) and then flash the version you want, in order to force the systemless install. I still recommend just use v2.62-3.
Supersu zip v2.62-3 and try: http://download.chainfire.eu/751/Sup...1211162651.zip
thinks @basili
I finally managed
That worked for me too
how
thanks it worked fo rme too
simply install TWRP 3.0.2r1 then supersu.2.62.3
I have a question. I installed the SuperSU 2.62.3 like its recommended in post #3, but Google Play shows that there is an update. Can I update it safely now?
i have my bootloader unlocked and everything ive followed every detail and it said flashed recovery was successful but how do i access twrp im only getting stock recovery plz any advice will be greatly appreciated thx in advance for your help
I've done a lot of research about custom ROMs and recoveries on Samsung phones and I'm coming here to confirm what I've found.
There is no way for me to flash twrp on my Verizon SCH-I545 Galaxy S4 even though it's rooted and I have twrp manager installed.
Rashr says "partition flash successful" when I flash twrp recovery, but then when I when I reboot it says Odin error. So I'm guessing rashr cannot help me either.
I also can't make a nandroid backup because I can't flash twrp. And I can't use Android SDK Studio to unlock the bootloader because then it would brick my phone.
Is there any known reliable way of unlocking my S4? If not, I wouldn't be surprised.
Thanks in advance.
Unfortunately not. After the 4.2.2 MDK update, the bootloader was locked down and there was no longer a way to downgrade to that update or unlock the bootloader. So you'll see recent roms for it, but they are only for the people who managed to root and stop the official updates and updated manually instead.