I am wondering if it is possible to flash the latest dev preview with flashfire and doing a factory reset will that unroot my phone and return me to stock
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xMIChael91x said:
I am wondering if it is possible to flash the latest dev preview with flashfire and doing a factory reset will that unroot my phone and return me to stock
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Nope. SuperSU does the job. I've never done it, but read it somewhere. Don't try it or you will get either a bootloop or brick your phone.
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What you mean SuperSu does the job
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xMIChael91x said:
I am wondering if it is possible to flash the latest dev preview with flashfire and doing a factory reset will that unroot my phone and return me to stock
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Why don't you flash Google preview image ? It will wipe everything and return you to stock.
xMIChael91x said:
What you mean SuperSu does the job
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I mean you should use the SuperSu to unroot, then update with fastboot.
Check this: https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=b86-OvFeAec
It's a simple way to unroot (I guess)... Like I said before, never done it.
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Oo OK lol I'll check it out
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xMIChael91x said:
Oo OK lol I'll check it out
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A easier way would be with Nexus Root Toolkit. It's an all in one tool.
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Just download the developer preview #2 and use flashfire to install. That's what I did. Really, really easy.
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Chainfire himself doesn't recommend flashing bootloader and radio using FlashFire.
The safest way to install those is using fastboot from a PC.
If you want to just unroot, and you are systemless, you just need to flash the boot.img.
bigmatt503 said:
Just download the developer preview #2 and use flashfire to install. That's what I did. Really, really easy.
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So all you did was flash the dev preview image. Do you still have root or no
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xMIChael91x said:
So all you did was flash the dev preview image. Do you still have root or no
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I had to reflash super user
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casadomack said:
A easier way would be with Nexus Root Toolkit. It's an all in one tool.
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Please do not advise someone who is not familiar with how to flash images / return to stock to use a toolkit, ever. Unless you're willing to walk them back to stock step by step in their "Help, my phone is dead!!!" thread in Q&A...
bigmatt503 said:
I had to reflash super user
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OK what was your steps you made to achieve this
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Download the developer preview #2 then use flashfire and use the flash firmware and then it will give you a few choices on what you want to keep (recovery, data, other stuff) them hit the flash button. If you look on YouTube there's a few great tutorials from maow droid and gadget hacks that I learned from. Hope I have helped.
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Just wanted to say was able to use FlashFire to apply final 7.1.1 on developer preview. Just selected boot, system and vendor. Preserve recovery and inject root. No problems whatsoever!
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dratsablive said:
Just wanted to say was able to use FlashFire to apply final 7.1.1 on developer preview. Just selected boot, system and vendor. Preserve recovery and inject root. No problems whatsoever!
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Yes, that's the quickest method from a fully stock DP2 with twrp and root and is safe.
dratsablive said:
Just wanted to say was able to use FlashFire to apply final 7.1.1 on developer preview. Just selected boot, system and vendor. Preserve recovery and inject root. No problems whatsoever!
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This doesn't update the modem. Seems potentially problematic not to flash it too as a general practice...? (Which I think you're only supposed to do with fastboot?)
ndfan77 said:
This doesn't update the modem. Seems potentially problematic not to flash it too as a general practice...? (Which I think you're only supposed to do with fastboot?)
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From DP to 7.1.1 the modem hasn't changed.
Otherwise yes, it should have been updated through fastboot.
ndfan77 said:
This doesn't update the modem. Seems potentially problematic not to flash it too as a general practice...? (Which I think you're only supposed to do with fastboot?)
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FWIW -- the modem included with 7.1.1 is 03.78. The modem that was on my 6P originally was 03.72 (but I was two security updates behind at this point, counting the one in 7.1.1). Who knows what changed between the two. Maybe something significant, or maybe not. But as a matter of practice it's probably just easier to take the time to update the modem with fastboot after a FlashFire OTA update finishes, rather than taking the time to research whether anything significant changed in the modem. Even with this extra nuance though, using FlashFire is still an improvement over manually flashing each partition and then re-rooting.
Related
DISCLAIMER:
Your device, your responsibility. I am not liable for anything you flash, including this.
As a result you'll probably want to read the rest of the thread and at least be aware of what you're flashing.
You've been warned.
Credits:
Thanks to the following for making this possible:
Anonymous sources for MD2 kernel
DJRBliss for Motochopper root exploit
Chainfire for SuperSU
jcase for setting the record straight on kernel root block (learn something new every day!)
And you, the community! Otherwise we wouldn't be here! Thank you!
Background:
The MDK kernel contains features that disable the su binary by default.
There are ways to bypass this once rooted but attempts to use Motochopper failed.
So we needed another way to get root.
...Enter the MD2 Kernel. At the moment one of the easiest doors into allowing Motochopper.
Download Links for MD2 Kernel TAR: http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=256
There are two mirrors posted on that thread.
Steps are pretty simple:
1) Enter Odin Mode - Hold Vol Down + Power from power off. (ADB reboot download also works with USB debugging on)
2) Flash MD2 kernel
3) Go to the Motochopper thread and follow the steps in OP.
Congratulations! You are now rooted.
Follow-Up/Notes:
1) You will want to go back to MDK kernel after rooted to avoid kernel/ROM mismatch and potential issues due to it. A few weeks ago this may have been an issue due to the root block but jcase has informed me that is corrected as of the latest SuperSU. So please update to latest SuperSU and flash back the MDK kernel. You can find a link to that here.
2) Warnings will now come up once rooted. You can suppress these by freezing SEAndroid.apk
Questions/Concerns/Etc.
Please post here if there are any questions, concerns, comments, etc. We're still human and can certainly make mistakes - I'll be happy to correct them if any are brought to light.
Enjoy!
sweeeeet!!! thanks!!!
Any way to get rid of the "custom" screen when turning the phone on?
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Jdella681 said:
Any way to get rid of the "custom" screen when turning the phone on?
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Did you flash back the MDK kernel yet?
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garwynn said:
Did you flash back the MDK kernel yet?
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Yea it's on that kernel already. Everything is working fine but I'd prefer to get that fixed for future "warranty" issues if I need to bring it to the store.
Jdella681 said:
Yea it's on that kernel already. Everything is working fine but I'd prefer to get that fixed for future "warranty" issues if I need to bring it to the store.
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If you need to reflash stock via Odin before you take it in. That's the only way I know at the moment to get around it.
NM I had to unroot and reflash the kernel. Afterwards just flash the kernel to root them update the binaries (missed that step) and flashed the normal kernel. Problem solved.
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I flashed old kernel rooted flashed new. now no root anyone else have same issue?
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slackwaresupport said:
I flashed old kernel rooted flashed new. now no root anyone else have same issue?
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I'm having that issue. It's not working.
slackwaresupport said:
I flashed old kernel rooted flashed new. now no root anyone else have same issue?
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Did you follow the step correctly that said install the latest version of SuperSU before flashing MDK kernel?
I'll bet that's what was missed.
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Did you follow the step correctly that said install the latest version of SuperSU before flashing MDK kernel?
I'll bet that's what was missed.
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yes.. i was already on the older kernel with root.
slackwaresupport said:
yes.. i was already on the older kernel with root.
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Right. But from what I have been told it won't hold with Superuser, which is what is installed with Motochopper. That's why have to change to Chainfire's SuperSU.
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Sorry if this is a dumb question but if I use this method for root how would I unroot if needed? Thanks in advance.
alekurkudi said:
Sorry if this is a dumb question but if I use this method for root how would I unroot if needed? Thanks in advance.
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Remove su binary, superuser.apk and busybox if installed.
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I'm going to wait for unlocked bootloader .. Though this bloatware is annoying
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This doesn't work on my phone I get "adb server is out of date" and "running error" I'll pay any in indianapolis to root this stupid thing.
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JCBiznatch said:
This doesn't work on my phone I get "adb server is out of date" and "running error" I'll pay any in indianapolis to root this stupid thing.
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You need an updated ver of adb. Shame you weren't closer to Chi-town or I'd do it for ya.
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I'll drive there on a weekend I'm getting sick of trying this all night long
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JCBiznatch said:
I'll drive there on a weekend I'm getting sick of trying this all night long
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Pm me. If you have gtalk can probably walk you through it.
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This is for the Moto X Developer Edition ONLY. This is a stock ROM that is Deodexed or Odexed and is Pre-rooted. It is not modified in any other way. It also includes the stock 4.4.2 kernel.
Instructions:
1. Download the zip from below
2. Do a factory reset (wipe data and cache)
3. Install the zip
4. Enjoy!
Odexed Download
md5: a12510d3c6e55c8fe203736b0f1811f6
Deodexed Download
md5: 8e73afb1295011a3d39290cd7c00a456
Developers: Feel free to use this as a base for your ROM, its half the reason I post these. All I ask is you give me credit somehow.
Downloading to test.
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Awesome thanks for the stock ROM in flashable form
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About time Jp haha. Glad to see you back! Maybe I'll try it. Only Cuz you added to stock kernal lol ?
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Yeah JP..slacker! Haha
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So this is basically a stock 4.4.2? If we didn't make a backup of a fresh installed 4.4.2, we can use this?
Could this be used as a 'return to stock' before a potential ota?
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mroneeyedboh said:
So this is basically a stock 4.4.2? If we didn't make a backup of a fresh installed 4.4.2, we can use this?
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Yep!
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Could this be used as a 'return to stock' before a potential ota?
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I think so as long as you used the odexed version. I don't know if it being pre rooted would affect it at all or not.
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I don't think you could Ota with root. My Ota failed when I was stock with stock recovery but rooted. I mfastbooted system from stock firmware and lost root but then it would accept ota
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bensl84 said:
I don't think you could Ota with root. My Ota failed when I was stock with stock recovery but rooted. I mfastbooted system from stock firmware and lost root but then it would accept ota
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I wondered about that. I believe OTA's check the contents of /system before flashing and if it doesn't match exactly then the OTA fails.
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jp1044 said:
I wondered about that. I believe OTA's check the contents of /system before flashing and if it doesn't match exactly then the OTA fails.
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This.
Gotta have specific apps installed.. Not frozen..and be on stock recovery. You'll get nagged if an OTA is available but it will fail install unless on stock recovery.
There is a method to be able to flash via TWRP..I can't remember where I saw it..and I can't say it works because I didn't try it.
On a Dev unit ( or those who umm..have the unlocked B/L.. Root isn't an issue to regain.
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Soooo if I've already flashed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/xt1060-164-55-2-unofficial-fxz-unlocked-t2659682 ... i take it there's no difference vs. your odexed version? I mean sure they are flashed differently, but functionally there should be no diff?
Similarly, if I feel like I wanted to reflash, without clearing data, there is no problem, flashing yours?
Thanks guys
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jumperalex said:
Soooo if I've already flashed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/xt1060-164-55-2-unofficial-fxz-unlocked-t2659682 ... i take it there's no difference vs. your odexed version? I mean sure they are flashed differently, but functionally there should be no diff?
Similarly, if I feel like I wanted to reflash, without clearing data, there is no problem, flashing yours?
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Yeah..as far as I know..the odexed version is basically the same as the fxz,,,just flashable instead of having to fastboot,
The only difference is the FXZ isn't rooted and my zip is
Can any one give a run down on what odex vs deodex is?
mroneeyedboh said:
Can any one give a run down on what odex vs deodex is?
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http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-odex-and-deodex-in-android-complete-guide/
This should help
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Any chance someone can mirror the deodexed version??
This site (host?) is blocked by my work filters... Says its high risk.
Does anyone have the MD5 of either version?
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Updated the OP with MD5 sums of both zips.
Hi all, I know there's no official AT&T update to Marshmallow yet for LMY48Z but is there any way around this, perhaps by fooling the system?
It's for my girlfriend's device, which is NOT unlocked or rooted. I'm considering Android N, but slightly prefer a more stable route.
Thanks!
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CJSnet said:
Hi all, I know there's no official AT&T update to Marshmallow yet for LMY48Z but is there any way around this, perhaps by fooling the system?
It's for my girlfriend's device, which is NOT unlocked or rooted. I'm considering Android N, but slightly prefer a more stable route.
Thanks!
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Fastboot flash the factory image from google. You will have to unlock the bootloader. There's tutorials in the general section to help you. Then you'll be on stock 6.0.1, and can flash each monthly update as it is released.
Thanks, but that will wipe the data from her tablet, correct?
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CJSnet said:
Thanks, but that will wipe the data from her tablet, correct?
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No, it will not if you flash the bootloader, system, vendor, and boot images individually in fastboot. But you really will need to do a factory reset. When upgrading major system steps like this, 5.X.X to 6.X.X you will face a lot of force closes and other issues unless you wipe...
Unlocking the bootloader doesn't wipe data any more?
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CJSnet said:
Unlocking the bootloader doesn't wipe data any more?
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Unfortunately, unlocking the bootloader will wipe your device.
I'm on the LG V10 901h20j. It's rooted with SuperSU and the bootloader is already unlocked. I want to update to 20l without losing root.
Any info on how to do this would be much appreciated. Even if it's as small as a link. Anything would be helpful. I've come across a 2 options but would like to get some feedback before I go any further.
Thanks for any replies in advance.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767115116
Flash this in twrp, it does contain root.
It comes from this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...ent/rom-v10h901v20estock-customized-t3360240.
I have been running this for many months now with no problems.
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skywalker-live said:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767115116
Flash this in twrp, it does contain root.
It comes from this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...ent/rom-v10h901v20estock-customized-t3360240.
I have been running this for many months now with no problems.
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Do I have to flash the v20 p1 then p2?
I was reading that thread and it says p1 and p2 must match or I'll hard brick. I'm thinking cause I'm coming from 20j.
Thanks for your replies.
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Sorry I forgot you were on 20j. Yes just make sure you're flashing 20l for both parts.
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OK. Thank you. Have you tried the debloated one? Also what is the sd card fix?
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I don't use other people's debloated since I use apps that they don't. (I remove/ hide the ones I don't use myself, for a better systemless root) I'm not sure what the sd "hack" does, that thread talked about it months ago when that build was made so a search in that thread should find the info for you.
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I've been out of the game as far as rooting and flashing kernels/roms since the Nexus 6. I was wondering if there were some instructions for the snapdragon version to get this thing rooted and on my way to aosp . I'm using this phone until the pixel 4 releases
Enjoy your phone as is. There is no root for it
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tdevaughn said:
Enjoy your phone as is. There is no root for it
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Thanks