I want to download the new update to my phone but i cant find it anywhere. Does anybody know how to get the firmware files from the device? I have a rooted device.
If you want to update your device, you have to unroot it first.
Which method did you use to root?
sygmstr said:
I want to download the new update to my phone but i cant find it anywhere. Does anybody know how to get the firmware files from the device? I have a rooted device.
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Follow this guide to update your firmware without losing data or root. I have used it myself and absolutely love the ability to update quickly without having to unroot and root again.
Zdrawko0o said:
If you want to update your device, you have to unroot it first.
Which method did you use to root?
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I can update the device even when its rooted it just removes my root if I do. I want to know if there is a way to extract the firmware after i download it. Im using magisk
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hey everyone, im looking to root just to be able to run a certin app i need. If i root can i still get stock OTA updates? I really dont want to put a custom rom or unstable rom on.
Yes you'll still get ota updates but you'll most likely lose root if you take the update. You can root on the most recent update though (nk2), just upgrade via Odin and flash ne6 (stock) kernel, root with towel root, then flash back the nk2 kernel, here's instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2909352
Warrior 3000 said:
hey everyone, im looking to root just to be able to run a certin app i need. If i root can i still get stock OTA updates? I really dont want to put a custom rom or unstable rom on.
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Normally the update will download if you are rooted, but when it tries to install it errors out. But I don't have a problem with that because I'd rather watch the update for a while to see what it does and if it has any issues. Then I can odin the update when I determine it looks like there are no issues and it doesn't add any additional restrictions I don't was to live with. At that point I use mobile odin to update and keep root at the same time.
Hello guys
Hope i'm posting this in right section, took me almost 10 mins to find how and where to post :crying:
I have done some surfing & got many question, will be thankful if some one can answer all this
1. What is the use of root? will this break warranty?
2. How to remove default apps from zenfone 5? cuz some are not good and i don't wan't them
3. Do i need to change kernal if i change/update firmware via update feature of phone.
4. If i root my phone and unroot it, then is they any way that service center guys can know that this phone was rooted before?
Thanks
Lalit_Agarwal said:
Hello guys
Hope i'm posting this in right section, took me almost 10 mins to find how and where to post :crying:
I have done some surfing & got many question, will be thankful if some one can answer all this
1. What is the use of root? will this break warranty?
2. How to remove default apps from zenfone 5? cuz some are not good and i don't wan't them
3. Do i need to change kernal if i change/update firmware via update feature of phone.
4. If i root my phone and unroot it, then is they any way that service center guys can know that this phone was rooted before?
Thanks
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1. root is full access to modify the system partition on your device - yes it will void warrenty
2. you need root access and go to system/app or system/priv-app and delete them via root explorer then reboot device
3. yes, kernel needs to be compatible with firmware
4. they typically know if the phone was rooted by looking at the bootloader, before rooting most devices you need to unlock the boot loader first. this leaves a tampered flag in the bootloader
toolhas4degrees said:
1. root is full access to modify the system partition on your device - yes it will void warrenty
2. you need root access and go to system/app or system/priv-app and delete them via root explorer then reboot device
3. yes, kernel needs to be compatible with firmware
4. they typically know if the phone was rooted by looking at the bootloader, before rooting most devices you need to unlock the boot loader first. this leaves a tampered flag in the bootloader
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If we update via in-build update feature then how it updates the kernal? does it come in firmware?
Can't we re-lock the boot loader?
Lalit_Agarwal said:
If we update via in-build update feature then how it updates the kernal? does it come in firmware?
Can't we re-lock the boot loader?
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you could, but in htc for example it says relocked instead of locked.
in stock rom yes kernel is in built in ota update with firmware.
toolhas4degrees said:
you could, but in htc for example it says relocked instead of locked.
in stock rom yes kernel is in built in ota update with firmware.
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Any idea if this happens in Zenfone 5 too?
Thanks
1 more question
should i root my asus zenfone 5?
almost all my problem can be solved via rooting but i'm little worried & confused.
Lalit_Agarwal said:
1 more question
should i root my asus zenfone 5?
almost all my problem can be solved via rooting but i'm little worried & confused.
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I can't answer that for you. if you are unclear about rooting process ask in a zenfone general thread since i do not have the phone, and it does void the warranty
Okay,I posted recently about my old z ultra. I bought the z ultra off Craigslist and it was updated to 5.0.
Anyhow the screen got the dreaded 'hairline' Crack in the screen and Sony covered it.
They sent me a new phone international version and the first thing I checked were the hidden functions in the dialer. Rooting status says yes or bootloader rather. Also the phone is still running 4.3. I did some searching and found a root method. I don't want kingroot or any Chinese crap.
Do I need a computer? Can I root using towelroot? Install busboy? DL cwm and flash via the phone?
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Okay,I posted recently about my old z ultra. I bought the z ultra off Craigslist and it was updated to 5.0.
Anyhow the screen got the dreaded 'hairline' Crack in the screen and Sony covered it.
They sent me a new phone international version and the first thing I checked were the hidden functions in the dialer. Rooting status says yes or bootloader rather. Also the phone is still running 4.3. I did some searching and found a root method. I don't want kingroot or any Chinese crap.
Do I need a computer? Can I root using towelroot? Install busboy? DL cwm and flash via the phone?
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Nope. Towelroot does not work on 4.3. I hope my phone doesn't force a system update. I'm still 4.3 for now.
Not a gpe edition either
Screw it. I think I'll just take the update
This is why im tempted to multi post. A moderator warned against multi post. Ive had this post up for a few days now and ive not got one answer.
I need to know about 4.3 jellybean. My phone was shipped with it. Do i have to use flashtool? Whats the first step? I haven't taken the update. Im still 4.3
PLEASE ANSWER
Hello there lonely islander! I'm randomly passing through with my ship, and I caught your smoke signals.
I can't really remember the root situation on 4.3, but there were quite a few rooting tools in the cross-development section. Not sure if those were for 4.1 or 4.3 though. I'll do some digging and I'll be back.
What's the firmware version? .290?
EDIT: Okay, so I've done some searching, and this method was the one that people used back on 4.3. It's not perfect though since it required the use of Vroot, which is/was the same type of rooting tool as Kingroot, so that's probably a no-go.
Another way of doing it would be to downgrade to a firmware that's supported by towelroot. That would be 4.1? 4.2? Find out which version is compatible and find that firmware FTF in the Dev section. You'll probably have to do some digging since a 4.x ROM thread will be quite old. Flash it using Flashtool and then root with towelroot.
But...
What's your plan now? Backup the TA partition (DRM-files) and then unlocking the bootloader, update to 5.1.1 and easily root again through fastboot since your B/L is unlocked? Or are you planning to keep the bootloader locked and live the rest of your life on an ancient Android version?
EDIT 2: Have you tried this tool on 4.3? It's based on Towelroot, but it's customized for rooting Xperia devices. I think that maybe, probably, it'll work on 4.3. I don't know, so go ahead and just try it unless you've already done it.
EDIT 3: Okay, so it looks like the tool provided in "Edit 2" should be compatible with Android versions up to 4.4.2 before being patched by Google/Sony in 4.4.3/4.4.4 (KitKat), so it should in theory work on 4.3.
EDIT 4: OKay, I have no idea what's real anymore. I just stumbled upon this post from that thread:
v 12.4 worked like a charm on my Xperia Z Ultra C6802 (4.4.4).
Did TA backup. Installed SU chainfire and updated binary in normal mode. Got write to external SD card ability on my Total Commander without any SDFix app. Thanks.
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So... just go ahead and try it. If it fails, then you can downgrade using Flashtool if you're into that.
Build is 136. No,you are correct. King root is king crap. Im not going back there. The bootloader status says yes. Will i have to use the sony web site to unlock bootloader? Yes, i want root and i want too flash roms.
So,can i just root and install safestrap,superSU or do i have to unlock BL.
I could update to 4.4.....
Okay. Forget what i want. Tell me the steps i need to take. Im on 4.3. Build136. Yes i wanna root and i wanna rom..
harley1rocker said:
Okay. Forget what i want. Tell me the steps i need to take. Im on 4.3. Build136. Yes i wanna root and i wanna rom..
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Alright. First step is to test and see if that root tool I linked to in my previous post works. If it does, great. If it doesn't, it'll get a little more time consuming.
But the important question here is: Do you care about the DRM files? They control mostly the camera which will be a little affected by the loss of the keys. It'll happen either way when you unlock the bootloader, but backing them up allows you to restore them later if you ever re-lock the bootloader for some reason.
So you can either:
1. Backup the DRM files, but doing that requires root, which is fairly hard to obtain with a locked bootloader, which you are currently witnessing.
2. Ignore the loss of the DRM files and unlock the bootloader right now. When you have unlocked the bootloader it'll allow you to boot and flash custom code, like a custom kernel with recovery (CWM/TWRP/Philz) which again allows you to flash SuperSU and be done with it, or flash a different ROM. It's the easiest way, but you'll lose the DRM keys. They might become handy if you have to send your device in for repairs down the road (if you have any warranty left, that is)
So what you need to decide right now is what you want to do.
Should i update? the next update is 4.4.2. I could take it then use watevr roottool. So root first then unlock bootloader
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Should i update? the next update is 4.4.2. I could take it then use watevr roottool. So root first then unlock bootloader
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No, just try the root tool right now while you're on 4.3. If it works, it works.
Did it work?
Im going to attempt here in a min
But first my good man,in what order do i do this?
Root first,unlock BL,install recovery?
Root bootloader status says yes..do i need to mess with it?
I updated to 4.4.2. Towelroot does not work on any of them
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Im going to attempt here in a min
But first my good man,in what order do i do this?
Root first,unlock BL,install recovery?
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Yeah, root then backup the DRM files and then unlock the BL, then install recovery.
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Root bootloader status says yes..do i need to mess with it?
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What yes? Bootloader Unlock allowed: Yes or Bootloader unlocked: Yes?
harley1rocker said:
I updated to 4.4.2. Towelroot does not work on any of them
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Alright, now we know.
If bootloader status says YES on unlocked, then it's already unlocked, and we've wasted a bunch of time! If it's already unlocked, then just install recovery.
Bootloader unlock allowed:yes...... So i take it,its not.
Can i use flashtool? I tried sony "official " way and i did NOT understand it. So ive read into flashtool and it seems easier.
If i get a recovery on this thing im good from there.
I dont understand the steps. On Samsung note devices its root,safestrap, SU then happy flashhing.
This device is crazy confusion
harley1rocker said:
Bootloader unlock allowed:yes...... So i take it,its not.
Can i use flashtool? I tried sony "official " way and i did NOT understand it. So ive read into flashtool and it seems easier.
If i get a recovery on this thing im good from there.
I dont understand the steps. On Samsung note devices its root,safestrap, SU then happy flashhing.
This device is crazy confusion
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OK. Here is what you need to know and do.
1- you didn't need to upgrade. A towelroot variant would have worked.
2- you don't need to unlock bootloader.
3- you need to install, from a PC onto your phone, what's called Xzdualrecovery, which is essentially a recovery. Google it and download the latest installer for this phone. You need to enable USB debugging on the phone so it can be installed from the PC. When your start the installer there is an option to instal AND root. This tool comes with the variant of towelroot tha can properly root your phone, if your OS date is before June 7 2014.
If you need help with these steps message me.
Thank u najoor. I have only updated to 4.4.2. I tried towelroot. Didnt work. I have a c6802. So im completely stock and your saying theres a tool out there that can root and install recovery from a pc.
Flashtool? Could you provide a link?
Need root procedure for the huawei Union y538
Running Android 5.1.1
Model y538
I haven't changed the rom
And I haven't seen a root procedure for this particular phone.
Okay so I found a root procedure yes king root latest version they don't have a official root procedure but it worked for me on the second try
Apk or PC version???
darlokl17 said:
Okay so I found a root procedure yes king root latest version they don't have a official root procedure but it worked for me on the second try
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Did you use the apk or the PC version to obtain root?
how did this work
So did you ever find out if the PC or apk was used. Was there any issues, how did it work. Also has anyone figured out a hotspot mod for this device. I have it on the boost unlimited plan. I really need the hotspot.
Kingroot non PC version will work on any device but you ever uninstall king root will not reroot that device
My question is will the PC versipn?
kingroot
So I can just install the kingroot apk and it should root my device. I am kinda new to this. Will it also install SuperSU or will I need to find a way to flash it, if I need it at all. Also. Does anybody know about how to get free hotspot. I read that changing the apk to end in dun will work. Anybody know for sure.
Yes second try but if you ever uninstall you will be looking for a new way king root will not work a second time nomatter how you try but its safe will not brick device and will cover as antivirus phone protection oh if use antivirus get rid myself f it before you try kingroot or your phone will glitch king root is read as threat because it has no limitations on what it can do BTW I use the y538 model
hotspot
Have you found a hotspot hack or mod. I am gonna wait till I know I can get free hotspot before I root it.
I have my y538 rooted but I really want a custom recovery or rom anyone got one or know how
King root didn't work for me I've tried all and PC version, but very new to android and rooting. When I run the app it gets about halfway then stops and wont. Is there anything else I should've done as well, sorry but can't find anything, anywhere else about rooting this phone and version
Onlineginger said:
I have my y538 rooted but I really want a custom recovery or rom anyone got one or know how
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man, you have a copy of firmware of your phone huawei union? , i need the firmware, please help me,i need to revive my phone from the dead, i need the firmware D:
darlokl17 said:
Need root procedure for the huawei Union y538
Running Android 5.1.1
Model y538
I haven't changed the rom
And I haven't seen a root procedure for this particular phone.
Okay so I found a root procedure yes king root latest version they don't have a official root procedure but it worked for me on the second try
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Use KingRoot APK, does it easily.
I dont like the app myself so im going to remove it with lucky patcher soon. Once king root is installed into the system i cant get him out for fear of loosing root. I just installed SuperSu fromChaindd but now I can not update the binary, Im going to clone superuser from my other phone so hes updated and then may he will stay updated when I install to system app with lucky patcher.
Oh, and by the way, Your bootloader is locked so you wont be able to change the rom. SuperSu couldnt even install himself into the system like he has on every other phone. Dont even try to install a recovery at this point because your phone may never boot again!
Someone is going to have to dump a backup and figure out how to fool the checks into thinking its a real OTA update on the way back in.
Hello Good Peoples !
If i root my Nexus 5x, is it going to stop getting all official OTA update from google?
like security patches and firmware update?
or does it going to occur any other problem?
Thanks in Advance
Yes you can not take ota if you are rooted. It will bootloader you and you will have to do a full wipe to recover.
robin714 said:
Hello Good Peoples !
If i root my Nexus 5x, is it going to stop getting all official OTA update from google?
like security patches and firmware update?
or does it going to occur any other problem?
Thanks in Advance
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Yes. If you root your android then you can't get OTA updates. Rooting make changes to your android system partition. OTA updates check modification to your android while flashing and found any modifications then OTA abort. If you get OTA updates on your rooted android and you flash then it chances to brick your android.
You want to revert back to stock to get OTA updates.
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Yes you can not take ota if you are rooted. It will bootloader you and you will have to do a full wipe to recover.
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if i unroot the device then does it going back to its first place ? without any problem?
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Yes. If you root your android then you can't get OTA updates. Rooting make changes to your android system partition. OTA updates check modification​ to your android while flashing and found any modifications then OTA abort. If you get OTA updates on your rooted android and you flash then it chances to brick your android.
You want to revert back to stock to get OTA updates.
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if i unroot the device, is it going to solve the problem? if i want it to go back like it first was.
what should i do if i want to unroot it and go back to first place?
basically i want to root my device to use some feature like "google asistant" and its require root to activate it(saw it on youtube and other site).
robin714 said:
if i unroot the device, is it going to solve the problem? if i want it to go back like it first was.
what should i do if i want to unroot it and go back to first place?
basically i want to root my device to use some feature like "google asistant" and its require root to activate it(saw it on youtube and other site).
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Yes. If you unroot then you go back to stock.
If you flashed custom recovery then you want to flash stock recovery again to go back to stock.