I have a Nabi 2 and I am fairly new at this. I tried to root using the jmzrootpackage path and was able to install twrp 2.2.2.1. even though installation had some fails and differed from the tutorial. I did not update the product version with OTA updates and it is at version 1.0. Now with twrp installed OTA updates do not work. So, I am trying to go with a fresh start and recover it to stock so I can do OTA updates and re-root. However, I am not sure how to do this. I tried following this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2074501, but this links to the downloads are broken.
Thank you for any help you may offer.
Okay somewhat figured it out
I updated twrp using this guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/nabi-2/general/nabi-information-t3229119 .
Then, luckily I found another user with a Nabi 2 with Disney that was in a similar situation and followed the guide there http://forum.xda-developers.com/nabi-2/help/nabi-2-disney-return-to-stock-dummies-t3212480 .
Now I am updated to 4.4.2 KitKat and it seems I am up to date on the OTAs since it is not showing any new updates available. I also did not install SuperSU when it asked at the end of my stock recovery because it wanted to root my Nabi when I need it to be unrooted for potential OTAs.
I guess I am moving onto figuring out how to remove all the bloatware.
Okay, since I did not install SuperSU I am guessing I did not root it at all. Is there a process to root with SuperSU or do I have to restore with the stock again. I wanted the Nabi 2 to be a pure android tablet as possible, so I deleted as many non-Gapps as possible. I am left with the usual Nabi ones that are not removable without root. So should I live with the Nabi Apps or root it and remove them. Any tradeoffs once rooted?
BlueMarble said:
Okay, since I did not install SuperSU I am guessing I did not root it at all. Is there a process to root with SuperSU or do I have to restore with the stock again. I wanted the Nabi 2 to be a pure android tablet as possible, so I deleted as many non-Gapps as possible. I am left with the usual Nabi ones that are not removable without root. So should I live with the Nabi Apps or root it and remove them. Any tradeoffs once rooted?
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You don't necessarily need "root". You can delete what you want through TWRP.
You can root by downloading the zip
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/supersu/
Then install the zip in TWRP. There aren't really any bad trade offs to have root, at least as far as losing functionality.
As far as TWRP goes. It actually can handle a lot of the OTA's just not all of them.
aicjofs said:
You don't necessarily need "root". You can delete what you want through TWRP.
You can root by downloading the zip
Then install the zip in TWRP. There aren't really any bad trade offs to have root, at least as far as losing functionality.
As far as TWRP goes. It actually can handle a lot of the OTA's just not all of them.
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I was able to delete some in /data/apps. It was grouped with some Gapps and personally downloaded apps. There were some apk files that I could not find through twrp's file manager. For example, there is a Cinderella ebook apk that I cannot find along with other Nabi apps. I checked /system and only came upon an empty /bin folder. Also, did not see any /vendor folders either. Nothing in addon_res as well.
Thanks aicjofs, your posts have been helpful along the way.
BlueMarble said:
I was able to delete some in /data/apps. It was grouped with some Gapps and personally downloaded apps. There were some apk files that I could not find through twrp's file manager. For example, there is a Cinderella ebook apk that I cannot find along with other Nabi apps. I checked /system and only came upon an empty /bin folder. Also, did not see any /vendor folders either. Nothing in addon_res as well.
Thanks aicjofs, your posts have been helpful along the way.
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In TWRP look in the mount tab and make sure "addon" is mounted(checked)
Then look under just /addon in the root.
Edit: same applies to "system", make sure it's mounted. That's why those directories are empty.
aicjofs said:
In TWRP look in the mount tab and make sure "addon" is mounted(checked)
Then look under just /addon in the root.
Edit: same applies to "system", make sure it's mounted. That's why those directories are empty.
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Thank you, you are the man! They were mostly in /system/priv_apps. However after deleting everything with fuhu attached to it, the parent mode home screen has droid icons for all the deleted nabi apps. They cannot be moved to a trash can.
BlueMarble said:
Thank you, you are the man! They were mostly in /system/priv_apps. However after deleting everything with fuhu attached to it, the parent mode home screen has droid icons for all the deleted nabi apps. They cannot be moved to a trash can.
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There is an app cache you can clear that will probably remove them. I do not know which one though.
aicjofs said:
There is an app cache you can clear that will probably remove them. I do not know which one though.
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I was able to clear them by going to Settings>Apps>All>Launcher>Clear Data. Google Play, Google Folder, and Settings were left over, including a small nabi launcher on the bottom. I tried to see if I could get rid of the Parent mode home screen. It seems to be tied to the Launcher system app and requires a root. I deleted a Launcher2.apk before and the system did not fully boot and I had to restore. I also tried to use some App disabler/feezers but Launcher did not show up in either.
Decided to install Nova launcher over it. It is still in the background running, but Nova has automatically replaced it.
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Ok.
My phone apparently hates me ... but I can't figure out where the hell I'm going wrong.
I had 1.57 on my phone, rooted. I did the OTA update to 1.83. Then I ran Gingerbreak. After rooting, I put Greyblur on my phone, so I thought I had root access since SystemRestore ran.
I now have root, theoretically ... but I can't see half the files that I used to be able to (when I mount /system as r/w I can't write to it ...). [edit]Also, I can't "adb shell mount" ... I can push/pull files from the /system directory, but I can't edit them directly either through RootExplorer or "adb shell; $su" etc.[/edit]
I can't see user data in my files; it looks like TitaniumBackup can, since it's creating backup files, but I don't trust that it's actually getting all my user data.
I want to redo my phone from scratch, but I'm worried I won't be able to actually save all my user data/databases/etc from programs ... things that say they save to the sdcard on this seem to save to /mnt/sdcard on the Atrix (not sdcard-ext)... which is actually the internal memory of the phone, not the removable sdcard (AFAICT).
Any chance anyone can help with this? Or do I have to just try to back up what I can, reflash to 1.26, root, "beforeupdate", update to 1.57, "after update", 1.83, gingerbreak, and hope for the best?
Any help is appreciated. Very valuable help will be rewarded with beer donations, etc.
Thanks in advance.
ViperFUD said:
things that say they save to the sdcard on this seem to save to /mnt/sdcard on the Atrix (not sdcard-ext)... which is actually the internal memory of the phone, not the removable sdcard (AFAICT).
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This question is being asked allot lately. You kind of answered it yourself in a literal way: As far as your phone is concerned, you are transferring the files to sd. Your not using the apps2extsd app (because it doesn't exist afaik). I know thats only one part of your question, hope you get the answers you need.
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This question is being asked allot lately. You kind of answered it yourself in a literal way: As far as your phone is concerned, you are transferring the files to sd. Your not using the apps2extsd app (because it doesn't exist afaik). I know thats only one part of your question, hope you get the answers you need.
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Right ... and the point of this is that if I remove my (physical) SD Card to preserve my files, it won't actually do anything because it's the INTERNAL memory that has my files/databases/etc.
Again, there's a bounty on solving this problem for me ... hopefully people look at this thread
ViperFUD said:
Right ... and the point of this is that if I remove my (physical) SD Card to preserve my files, it won't actually do anything because it's the INTERNAL memory that has my files/databases/etc.
Again, there's a bounty on solving this problem for me ... hopefully people look at this thread
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I think you missed the point. Apps2sd is not to "preserve" anything, but for phones lacking enough memory to install the apps users want. We are lucky with the Atrix. We will probably never fill it up to the point we cant install anymore apps, but other phones have that problem. This is the purpose of apps2sd. If you want preservation use TiBU. Again I know this was only part of your question and wish you luck in finding the solutions you need.
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I think you missed the point. Apps2sd is not to "preserve" anything, but for phones lacking enough memory to install the apps users want. We are lucky with the Atrix. We will probably never fill it up to the point we cant install anymore apps, but other phones have that problem. This is the purpose of apps2sd. If you want preservation use TiBU. Again I know this was only part of your question and wish you luck in finding the solutions you need.
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Yeah, I have/use TiBU (PRO) ... what I am not sure of is:
1. If I flash the 1.26 sbf to my phone, will the TiBU backups get deleted from my internal memory? Or do I need to save them to my PC first (will probably do this anyway).
2. If I later reinstall from my TiBU backups, will all my saved games, program databases, etc, also be imported back onto the phone?
3. Are there other files that I need that I'd want to back up, but I won't be able to because I don't really have root?
4. How can I be certain that I actually have root access, and not some half-assed root access that Moto/ATT let me have while hiding full system access?
5. Why can I no longer mount my /system folder as r/w, along with not being able to see /system/data?
That's all, I think.
Thanks.
Best,
Viper
ViperFUD said:
Yeah, I have/use TiBU (PRO) ... what I am not sure of is:
1. If I flash the 1.26 sbf to my phone, will the TiBU backups get deleted from my internal memory? Or do I need to save them to my PC first (will probably do this anyway).
2. If I later reinstall from my TiBU backups, will all my saved games, program databases, etc, also be imported back onto the phone?
3. Are there other files that I need that I'd want to back up, but I won't be able to because I don't really have root?
4. How can I be certain that I actually have root access, and not some half-assed root access that Moto/ATT let me have while hiding full system access?
5. Why can I no longer mount my /system folder as r/w, along with not being able to see /system/data?
That's all, I think.
Thanks.
Best,
Viper
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Back them up to your PC. SBF shouldn't clear your external/internal SD card, but most will wipe /data/ partition which contains all of the app settings and data.
They should be, yes.
Anything you can backup, you should. I'm not sure what you mean by you "don't really have root." Check for Superuser in your app drawer. If it's not there, install it. Gingerbreak/Gingerblur delete a LOT of stuff when you use them. I personally avoid them for this very reason.
There's no such thing as "half-assed root access." You either have it, or you don't. Make sure the su binary is in /system/bin and that you have Superuser.apk installed and listed in your app drawer.
What error messages is it giving you when you try?
Ririal said:
Back them up to your PC. SBF shouldn't clear your external/internal SD card, but most will wipe /data/ partition which contains all of the app settings and data.
They should be, yes.
Anything you can backup, you should. I'm not sure what you mean by you "don't really have root." Check for Superuser in your app drawer. If it's not there, install it. Gingerbreak/Gingerblur delete a LOT of stuff when you use them. I personally avoid them for this very reason.
There's no such thing as "half-assed root access." You either have it, or you don't. Make sure the su binary is in /system/bin and that you have Superuser.apk installed and listed in your app drawer.
What error messages is it giving you when you try?
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1. I planned to
2. That's what I thought, but I wasn't sure.
3. I have Superuser, and TiBU and RootEx both think they have root.
4. See #3; however, I couldn't do some stuff I wanted to (like edit /system/etc/hosts. Also, i figured out why i couldn't find "/system/data/" ... because I'm an idiot and i should've been looking for /data/system/ !)
5. Well, now it's working. Very Strange. RootEx force closed on me, and when it reopened it's now working.
WTF man.
ViperFUD said:
1. I planned to
2. That's what I thought, but I wasn't sure.
3. I have Superuser, and TiBU and RootEx both think they have root.
4. See #3; however, I couldn't do some stuff I wanted to (like edit /system/etc/hosts. Also, i figured out why i couldn't find "/system/data/" ... because I'm an idiot and i should've been looking for /data/system/ !)
5. Well, now it's working. Very Strange. RootEx force closed on me, and when it reopened it's now working.
WTF man.
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Sometimes TiBu and RootExplorer need to be restarted for root to take place. I'd say at this point (If you haven't already.), give your phone a reboot. That might smooth any other issues out.
Ririal said:
Sometimes TiBu and RootExplorer need to be restarted for root to take place. I'd say at this point (If you haven't already.), give your phone a reboot. That might smooth any other issues out.
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Thanks man.
I sent you a beer
I'm thinking about trying GladAtrix (ZOMG you made that) instead of GreyBlur, but I wanted to make sure I wouldn't lose all my **** when I flashed back to 1.8.3.
Best,
Viper
ViperFUD said:
Thanks man.
I sent you a beer
I'm thinking about trying GladAtrix (ZOMG you made that) instead of GreyBlur, but I wanted to make sure I wouldn't lose all my **** when I flashed back to 1.8.3.
Best,
Viper
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Look for the service SBF for 1.83. There's two versions, one that wipes /data and one that doesn't. If you use the one that doesn't (I have SEVERAL times), you should be good to go.
Ririal said:
Look for the service SBF for 1.83. There's two versions, one that wipes /data and one that doesn't. If you use the one that doesn't (I have SEVERAL times), you should be good to go.
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Ririal,
Sorry to bug you again, but is this the SBF you are using? It was the only 1.8.3 sbf I could find ....
Thanks.
ViperFUD said:
Ririal,
Sorry to bug you again, but is this the SBF you are using? It was the only 1.8.3 sbf I could find ....
Thanks.
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I think that's the same one, but just to be safe use this one here: http://gititbit.ch/sbf7
EDIT: bookmark http://gitbrew.org/atrix has pretty much everything all in one place
OK, I'm a noob and made the noob mistake of deleting (rather than freezing) some system apps after rooting. Won't make that mistake again.
I do not have backups nor am I completely sure which apps are missing. As a result of these missing apps I cannot complete the latest OTA update.
I downloaded a system dump and noted a few apk files in it that were not on my system though I believe that there are other apk files missing which are not in the system dump (MyLibrary, WebStorage etc) so I am not sure the particular system dump I got is up to date.
Copying the apk files to my system\app folder did not help, the update still fails.
I seem to recall seeing instructions somewhere for manual installation via power/down volume which would allow you to see a text dump of the update with reports of missing files or mismatched CRC's. I cannot find this again but such a thing would help me determine what is missing so that I can then attempt to find replacement apk files.
Sorry for being such a noob. Can anyone help?
Thanks
Made the same mistake when upgrading to ICS from Honeycomb...
If you get the previous update (the one your running now) from the Asus website, extract the update file and place it in one of the folders on the tablet, (I forgot which folder, sorry...) reboot and the tab will recognize it and prompt you to update. Once that update is finished installing, you should have all your bloat back. Delete the update file from the tab since you don't need it anymore, and then try to update to the most recent OTA Update.
Just do a search in the TFP forums and you should find complete instructions on how to do this.
I'm just assuming this will work for ICS to ICS... because it worked for me when I updated to ICS to Honeycomb...
Hope this method works for you.
I had the same issue.
Download:
http://dlcdnet.asus.com/pub/ASUS/EeePAD/TF201/US_epaduser9_4_2_11UpdateLauncher.zip
Once downloaded, extract the contents of the zip file (yes, its another zip file of the same name inside) to your MICRO SD. put your micro SD in your TF201 (or eject and re-insert if you copied via cable)
Once the card is mounted you will see a triangle with an "!" in the notification area. Touch the notification and it will open a dialogue to install the manual update.
You will lose root, even with OTA Rootkeeper.
Re-root your device. Install OTA Rootkeeper if you have not already. Run Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper. Protect your su.
Check for updates. Install .13 OTA.
$$$
Should be a lesson learned. Stop messing with system apps. Always causes problems one way or another. The apps included are nothing to even be considered bloat. I still have everything installed n prime super fast. If anything just freeze the apps, never delete them unless u always want to have failed OTA.
demandarin said:
Should be a lesson learned. Stop messing with system apps. Always causes problems one way or another. The apps included are nothing to even be considered bloat. I still have everything installed n prime super fast. If anything just freeze the apps, never delete them unless u always want to have failed OTA.
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I agree completely, and my lesson is learned. But why on earth would a freaking E-reader app be a system app?
That was my hangup. AsusReader a/k/a the My Library app.
And mine was backed up with Titanium, which obviously bungled it since it would not restore.
phree1 said:
I agree completely, and my lesson is learned. But why on earth would a freaking E-reader app be a system app?
That was my hangup. AsusReader a/k/a the My Library app.
And mine was backed up with Titanium, which obviously bungled it since it would not restore.
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I went through the same thing on my Atrix phone. Rooted n went messing around deleting at&t bloatware. It killed my OTA updating. That's why now I'm still on froyo on it. Never bothered to manually update it. Still works great on froyo though. But I learned my lesson from that.
demandarin said:
I went through the same thing on my Atrix phone. Rooted n went messing around deleting at&t bloatware. It killed my OTA updating. That's why now I'm still on froyo on it. Never bothered to manually update it. Still works great on froyo though. But I learned my lesson from that.
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Your still on froyo... why not just flash a sbf file to return to stock? Or better yet, unlock the boot loader and get yourself CM7 already.
Messing with system files isn't a big deal, as long as you have a backup.
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Yep, this did the trick. Thanks very much.
Lesson learned, don't mess with the system apps.
Hello Everyone,
I have not play with any android devices since android 2.0 and even back then found self rooting tools. I got my Kid Nabi2 tablet. Runs Android 4.0.4 currently. Nice little tablet. Problem is only have 8GB or storage. About 4gb after all system partitions and recoveries. So my question is can I safely back up my recovery partition to external source to free up some space? I assume recovery partition has complete recovery files when I do restore to factory option. I I remember correctly android has few partitions. /boot, /system, /recovery, /sd. is there a way just to have your operating system and whatever apps. Have recovery mode but have files on like sd card. If I decide to root this device dose that changes anything in my recovery partition. If device is rooted can I just go back to completely stock by doing factory reset? I just want to make sure that if I root it and want to go back to complete stock for any reason I can do that.
You can restore from your backup that gets made after you flash the custom recovery.
Here is the original script for using on Windows:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32207344
Though you should use the gapps package from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35888524 as it gets rid of the 'android upgrading' messages on every boot.
If you want a more manual method, or are on linux, see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016463
t499user said:
You can restore from your backup that gets made after you flash the custom recovery.
Here is the original script for using on Windows:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32207344
Though you should use the gapps package from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35888524 as it gets rid of the 'android upgrading' messages on every boot.
If you want a more manual method, or are on linux, see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016463
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T499user, thank you for replaying. I do run windows. I did look at the section you direct me to me before. What I don't understand is when you root with his program do I use option 1 or 2. Where dose the back up go and how do I restore it later? when I restore dose that bring it back completely to stock, meaning just like it was when i got it? I'm currently running new nabi software do I have to worry about losing wifi?
Also is there a way of freeing up space on my nabi 2 by keeping a back up somewhere else. I think now there is recovery/back up partition. that works when I do factory reset. is that is how that works?
By installing new custom recovery would other recovery still be there?
Sorry trying to get back after many Apple years..
skull791 said:
T499user, thank you for replaying. I do run windows. I did look at the section you direct me to me before. What I don't understand is when you root with his program do I use option 1 or 2. Where dose the back up go and how do I restore it later? when I restore dose that bring it back completely to stock, meaning just like it was when i got it? I'm currently running new nabi software do I have to worry about losing wifi?
Also is there a way of freeing up space on my nabi 2 by keeping a back up somewhere else. I think now there is recovery/back up partition. that works when I do factory reset. is that is how that works?
By installing new custom recovery would other recovery still be there?
Sorry trying to get back after many Apple years..
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I prefer to do it manually, but if you are going to use the script, use option 2. Then you can install gapps from TWRP using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2065878.
The backup that gets created is of the current system state. It is stored in /sdcard/TWRP/backups/*serialnumber*/backupname
No worries about wifi as long as you did all of the OTA updates.
t499user said:
I prefer to do it manually, but if you are going to use the script, use option 2. Then you can install gapps from TWRP using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2065878.
The backup that gets created is of the current system state. It is stored in /sdcard/TWRP/backups/*serialnumber*/backupname
No worries about wifi as long as you did all of the OTA updates.
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Now do I have to install TWRP or when i root it will do it for me?
It will be done with the script.
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It will be done with the script.
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What dose exactly gets back up?
also do you know why nabi2 only has about 4.45gb of free storage when total is 8gb? 3.55gb seems a lot for system files???
skull791 said:
What dose exactly gets back up?
also do you know why nabi2 only has about 4.45gb of free storage when total is 8gb? 3.55gb seems a lot for system files???
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The system, boot, and data partitions get backed up. That is the way they set it up for the partitions.
All of your questions have already been answered in the other threads, might want to do a search for 'Nabi' and have a read.
t499user said:
The system, boot, and data partitions get backed up. That is the way they set it up for the partitions.
All of your questions have already been answered in the other threads, might want to do a search for 'Nabi' and have a read.
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T499user trust me I been reading crazy and still cant find an answer. Want to point me to the right place ?
No problem, I would start with the following:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1905674
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016463
t499user said:
No problem, I would start with the following:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1905674
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2016463
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Thank you. I did read all of them. Do you know where I can find something about android system file. Mostly why I have only 4.45gb out of 8. Is thereba way to move back up patition? To external source to free up some space?
Hi-
I was rooted on a Nexus 4 with a custom kernel, and then I flashed the stock kernel/boot.img and updated to android 4.3, which I think caused me to lose root.
I'm running out of storage space for seemingly no reason, so I downloaded diskusage app and there's a section called system data that is taking up 3.8 gigs. From other threads, it seems likely that there's some old backups from clockworkmod or maybe titanium backup somewhere taking up too much space.
The problem is I cannot see any of those folders. I went through all the folders with various file explorers and can't find any old backups to delete. How can I do that? Do I need root access to see them?
I also can't seem to uninstall the SuperSU app. I tried a factory reset but the large system data 3.8gb chunk is still there.
I'm just trying to get back to stock and remove whatever mysterious files are taking up way too much space. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks.
pf4711 said:
Hi-
I was rooted on a Nexus 4 with a custom kernel, and then I flashed the stock kernel/boot.img and updated to android 4.3, which I think caused me to lose root.
I'm running out of storage space for seemingly no reason, so I downloaded diskusage app and there's a section called system data that is taking up 3.8 gigs. From other threads, it seems likely that there's some old backups from clockworkmod or maybe titanium backup somewhere taking up too much space.
The problem is I cannot see any of those folders. I went through all the folders with various file explorers and can't find any old backups to delete. How can I do that? Do I need root access to see them?
I also can't seem to uninstall the SuperSU app. I tried a factory reset but the large system data 3.8gb chunk is still there.
I'm just trying to get back to stock and remove whatever mysterious files are taking up way too much space. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks.
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If your overall goal is to get back to complete stock, I would recommend downloading this factory image for the Nexus 4 and flashing it. Let me know if you still have questions.
question
Thanks - can I flash this without root?
pf4711 said:
Thanks - can I flash this without root?
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Yes, you can flash the Nexus 4 factory image without root I would recommend checking out this guide for a tutorial on how to flash a factory image to your Nexus 4.
thanks
thanks for the help
Hello everyone,
I was trying to compile loki with my aboot.img and boot.img, but it says "supportive device".
Is there a way we can get this device supportive? I don't know to much about finding the check_sigs and hdr. I have attached the aboot.img and boot.img if anyone is willing to help thanks!
PS: The password for the zip is "android"
Here is the GitHub for loki
https://github.com/djrbliss/loki
Are you really the only guy working on anything for this phone?
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I will be helping him to I own this phone I have been trying to get cwm on this phone it is taking time though
I would totally donate to anyone who took the time to figure this phone out. When I went to the T-Mobile store, I was looking for the L9, which appears to have a strong modding community behind it, but they didn't have it in-store and I was in a pinch, so here I sit with a completely stock experience in my pocket. Not the worst stock experience, surely, but still stock.
killernos said:
I will be helping him to I own this phone I have been trying to get cwm on this phone it is taking time though
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Playfulgod has been working on native cwm for this, but I found that the f3 2nd init recovery works. Check my thread in atr
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tokenpoke said:
Playfulgod has been working on native cwm for this, but I found that the f3 2nd init recovery works. Check my thread in metropcs atr
sent using logic and reason from a device forged of witchcraft.
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sent using logic and reason from a device forged of witchcraft.
I'm here to help in anyway people. Metropcs, rooted, limited experience from way back when android was a "sprocket"...ha ha. We can get this device cranking out kit kat crazy mods!
lg f6 help...Please help save a guy from bricking!
So I apologize if Im posting in the wrong spot but I noticed yall are still working on the F6...so I figured this made sense...
I thought I knew exactly what I wasdoing but did not....I was lucky enough to find patience enough to read up before flashing...I see the threads posted on how to root, backup, and restore this phone...but all those threads explain it using so0ftware other than I have... Since I made some moves before truly knowing what I was doing...I'd like to just stick wiith what i got for the moment and see if yall, as the experts can guide me down the runway...
Heres What I have so far:
1. I DO have root access
2. I DO have SuperSU and it seems to be working in the sense that it keeps logs...but sometimes it gives me a binary error. (I have NOT et converted SuperSU into a system app...bc im unclear if its necessary after reading a few different threads)
3. I DO have Root Browser' which I use to shuffle things around. (I DO have the /system and /data folders relocated on my external SD)
4. I DO have Titanium Backup which I used to BU my USER APPS/SYSTEM DATA.
5. I DO have Flashify which I also used to BU my STOCK RECOVERY/KERNEL (I cant seem to figure out where that recovery is being default stored though...Ive been searching high and low.
NOTE: Although im happy I have made it this far...I dont wanna go any further until I know exactly what im doing. I fear that I have missed something small. Something that would be a no brainer to you experts.
I'm unclear of storage requirements...I BELIEVE that I must store all my rooted tools on the external bc the goal is to wipe everything NOT on ext SD.
What I THINK I know is that hypothetically since im backed up...or when im 100% certain everything is....I can just click REBOOT TO RECOVERY MODE under the menu using Titanium.
IF I happen to be correct up to that point....I think my next move is using Titanium to put back the things ive stored on my SD.
In my mind that leaves me with the same ROM...but without the fluff...and now the ability to save to ext SD.....
If I underestand right....currently there are no MOD upgrades available due to difficulty of unlocking the bootlag....or something that sounds likethat...
I have ZERO experience with any of this....I hope what I just shared is at least in the ballpark of the right direction..
THANK YOU for any and all help!
I
RootinBootinGoodTime said:
So I apologize if Im posting in the wrong spot but I noticed yall are still working on the F6...so I figured this made sense...
I thought I knew exactly what I wasdoing but did not....I was lucky enough to find patience enough to read up before flashing...I see the threads posted on how to root, backup, and restore this phone...but all those threads explain it using so0ftware other than I have... Since I made some moves before truly knowing what I was doing...I'd like to just stick wiith what i got for the moment and see if yall, as the experts can guide me down the runway...
Heres What I have so far:
1. I DO have root access
2. I DO have SuperSU and it seems to be working in the sense that it keeps logs...but sometimes it gives me a binary error. (I have NOT et converted SuperSU into a system app...bc im unclear if its necessary after reading a few different threads)
3. I DO have Root Browser' which I use to shuffle things around. (I DO have the /system and /data folders relocated on my external SD)
4. I DO have Titanium Backup which I used to BU my USER APPS/SYSTEM DATA.
5. I DO have Flashify which I also used to BU my STOCK RECOVERY/KERNEL (I cant seem to figure out where that recovery is being default stored though...Ive been searching high and low.
NOTE: Although im happy I have made it this far...I dont wanna go any further until I know exactly what im doing. I fear that I have missed something small. Something that would be a no brainer to you experts.
I'm unclear of storage requirements...I BELIEVE that I must store all my rooted tools on the external bc the goal is to wipe everything NOT on ext SD.
What I THINK I know is that hypothetically since im backed up...or when im 100% certain everything is....I can just click REBOOT TO RECOVERY MODE under the menu using Titanium.
IF I happen to be correct up to that point....I think my next move is using Titanium to put back the things ive stored on my SD.
In my mind that leaves me with the same ROM...but without the fluff...and now the ability to save to ext SD.....
If I underestand right....currently there are no MOD upgrades available due to difficulty of unlocking the bootlag....or something that sounds likethat...
I have ZERO experience with any of this....I hope what I just shared is at least in the ballpark of the right direction..
THANK YOU for any and all help!
I
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Love xda.....
Is the recovery in "clockworkmod" folder in internal or exteral sd (was on my Metro F6)
And
Have you found this .... MS500][F6] Freedom Kernel Overclocked by GameTheory?
Over at.... here
Its for Metro LG F6 but I already ran tmobile firmware on my metro f6 without any problems....
I hope I can place an external link, as I'm somewhat unclear on if I can or can't.
IF it is wrong, please remove. I've been a member since 06 (That's 2006) I should be able to do so?????
Recovering F6
I agree with MadeFree, that the recovery file should be found in the 'Clockwork Mod' folder, under External SD, when using File Manager. When in recovery mode it should automatically bring up your Rom-backup when you click on Recover from External / (creation date) file name / yes to confirm.
Also, I use the F6 and I have bricked it multiple times while trying to figure out what i can actually do on it, as it only currently has a custom recovery made for it. I have been trying to figure out myself how to recover all the apps, files, pics, videos, etc. when i have to flash to STOCK Rom during brick. Currently, my solution for this was not found in the 'nano-droid backup' (i have been led to believe it could be recovered in RECOVERY MODE) but rather in an app called ROM toolbox from Google store. This does so much more than Titanium Backup does but i still use titanium for backing up a single application if needed. Rom toolbox can also save a copy of the Kernel as well as monitor your apps, make CPU tweaks, make backups using Google drive and much more. But the easiest way I have found for me may be different for you. Currently, my only reliable solution for recovering my data is using ZIP ME, (downloaded from the ROM toolbox app) as well as backing everything up using Google drive. The zip files are nice when not near my computer though. All i have to do after booting up the 'factory reset' is open file manager and look for my zips.
do not be afraid to soft brick (looping, freezes, crashes) when all you have to do is factory reset your phone using key combo or use the firmware followed in from the link provided by Madefree, down below.
mrblown said:
I agree with MadeFree, that the recovery file should be found in the 'Clockwork Mod' folder, under External SD, when using File Manager. When in recovery mode it should automatically bring up your Rom-backup when you click on Recover from External / (creation date) file name / yes to confirm.
Also, I use the F6 and I have bricked it multiple times while trying to figure out what i can actually do on it, as it only currently has a custom recovery made for it. I have been trying to figure out myself how to recover all the apps, files, pics, videos, etc. when i have to flash to STOCK Rom during brick. Currently, my solution for this was not found in the 'nano-droid backup' (i have been led to believe it could be recovered in RECOVERY MODE) but rather in an app called ROM toolbox from Google store. This does so much more than Titanium Backup does but i still use titanium for backing up a single application if needed. Rom toolbox can also save a copy of the Kernel as well as monitor your apps, make CPU tweaks, make backups using Google drive and much more. But the easiest way I have found for me may be different for you. Currently, my only reliable solution for recovering my data is using ZIP ME, (downloaded from the ROM toolbox app) as well as backing everything up using Google drive. The zip files are nice when not near my computer though. All i have to do after booting up the 'factory reset' is open file manager and look for my zips.
do not be afraid to soft brick (looping, freezes, crashes) when all you have to do is factory reset your phone using key combo or use the firmware followed in from the link provided by Madefree, down below.
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Hey mrblown;53026638,
Heads up to ya....
There is another app that ya all could try, but its FREE and works.Back Up Your Mobile. Go figure huh?
It stores on internal, but I copied to external_sd and that is where my backup is located.
You might want to THANK the following member pressy4pie....for this... he be here on xda more than likely on F6 excellent dev.
No I don't have the link SORRY!
CMD LOKI RECOVERY
adb push E:\Andoid\LG MOTION\pressy4pie-cwm-unofficial.lok /data/local/tmp
adb push E:\Andoid\LG MOTION\pressy4pie-cwm-unofficial.lok_flash /data/local/tmp
adb shell
su
cd /data/local/tmp
./loki_flash recovery cwm.lok
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I have "Terminal Fever" so I have not tried it but it should work. Follow HIS STEPS. THX!
Good tweaking to ya.
madefree said:
Hey mrblown;53026638,
Heads up to ya....
There is another app that ya all could try, but its FREE and works.Back Up Your Mobile. Go figure huh?
It stores on internal, but I copied to external_sd and that is where my backup is located.
You might want to THANK the following member pressy4pie....for this... he be here on xda more than likely on F6 excellent dev.
No I don't have the link SORRY!
I have "Terminal Fever" so I have not tried it but it should work. Follow HIS STEPS. THX!
Good tweaking to ya.
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whats up hroark13 me and a couple other devs have brought cyanogenmod 11 to this phone im trying to spread the word it is located here http://androidforums.com/metropcs-o...eta-4-4-4-cyanogenmod-11-0-unofficial-12.html