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[Q] Can you root ICS4.04?

Hi all,
Bit of a noob query, apologies.
I had never rooted a device until last night when I took the plunge with WugFresh's (thankyou so much) program. Great program had an issue with the adb drivers (turned out I needed more power for the USB port) hence I plugged the USB into the rear port and it magically appeared and installed, thus if you have problems installing the driver make sure you are plugged into the rear.
But I am now on the 4.04 google factory flash.
Now my query is, now I am on this 4.04, I presume I am no longer rooted. Can I use WugFresh's program to root the phone again or do I have to wait for another update to the program?
I was rather twitchy during rooting, expecting power cuts across the UK, earth tremor to knock the lead out at the wrong time, aliens to come down and screw it up etc that I dare not try it (don't really understand what I did even though it has worked)...
There is a program on now called superuser, but does not seem to have root access, so I presume I am not rooted now??
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Darren
I did refer to a guide but can't post the link to it.

this is why you don't use toolkits... when you use them you dont know what's going on.
fastboot oem unlock (bootloader unlocked already?)
fastboot flash recovery <get clockwork recovery img>
get su.zip (find it on forum)
flash it in clockwork
you have root.
alternatively, you can flash a custom rom.

zephiK said:
this is why you don't use toolkits... when you use them you dont know what's going on.
fastboot oem unlock (bootloader unlocked already?)
fastboot flash recovery <get clockwork recovery img>
get su.zip (find it on forum)
flash it in clockwork
you have root.
alternatively, you can flash a custom rom.
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Yip, I can agree with the statement, I don't know what was happening.
However, I could follow some of it, I think the bootloader is unlocked (can boot into with vol and off switch), I have clockwork and su, the installer did flash with clockwork.
Wonder if I am indeed rooted then???

pittnuma said:
Yip, I can agree with the statement, I don't know what was happening.
However, I could follow some of it, I think the bootloader is unlocked (can boot into with vol and off switch), I have clockwork and su, the installer did flash with clockwork.
Wonder if I am indeed rooted then???
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When you boot the phone is there an unlocked lock at the bottom of the Google screen? That means your bootloader is unlocked. You can always get into the bootloader using the volume buttons and power.
Once again...using toolkits suck. Now you're stuck in limbo. Try installing an app that needs root like Titanium Backup and see if it works.

zephiK said:
this is why you don't use toolkits... when you use them you dont know what's going on.
fastboot oem unlock (bootloader unlocked already?)
fastboot flash recovery <get clockwork recovery img>
get su.zip (find it on forum)
flash it in clockwork
you have root.
alternatively, you can flash a custom rom.
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Actually no, not with 4.04
I flashed su.zip with CWM and no dice and I used 3 toolkits as well as that method and still no root.

foreman31 said:
Actually no, not with 4.04
I flashed su.zip with CWM and no dice and I used 3 toolkits as well as that method and still no root.
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does the toolkit update itself to include the 4.0.4 root? no, so download the new toolkit..also u dont need to try 3 toolkits, u need the latest and select gsm 4.0.4
if u use the su.zip, u need the latest working with the 4.0.4
again what make u say "still no root"? with no details we can't help u

foreman31 said:
Actually no, not with 4.04
I flashed su.zip with CWM and no dice and I used 3 toolkits as well as that method and still no root.
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Download Superuser-3.0.7-d-signed.zip from here: Link
and flash that through CWM... It definately works on 4.0.4.

hEaTLoE said:
When you boot the phone is there an unlocked lock at the bottom of the Google screen? That means your bootloader is unlocked. You can always get into the bootloader using the volume buttons and power.
Once again...using toolkits suck. Now you're stuck in limbo. Try installing an app that needs root like Titanium Backup and see if it works.
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Thanks, yes there is, so the bootloader is unlocked.
I am flashed correctly so just the root I presume

pittnuma said:
Thanks, yes there is, so the bootloader is unlocked.
I am flashed correctly so just the root I presume
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If you see a superuser app in your app drawer then you have a proper root. If not then something went wrong.

Hi guys, just curious but is there anyway to gain root temporarily in 4.0.4 without unlocking bootloader? Similar to the escalation of privileges hack that worked on 4.0.1/4.0.2.
I want to remove the /system/bin/su and /system/app/Superuser.apk files on the device to get rid of the "Unsupported Device" warning in Google Wallet.
Thanks in advance.

jonnyg1097 said:
If you see a superuser app in your app drawer then you have a proper root. If not then something went wrong.
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Ahh right, I have the Superuser, however when I tried the app suggested earlierit stated device not rooted...

Got it...
Installed new SU.zip, I had a slightly older version and the recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.4
Thanks all.
Can't post links yet but this is the link for the su I used just add the www etc
box.com/s/jvcf196j7x8f8vrc9cyt

jonnyg1097 said:
If you see a superuser app in your app drawer then you have a proper root. If not then something went wrong.
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This is not entirely true. You can have the Superuser app in your app drawer and still not have root. The permissions on su need to be set properly.

Diger36 said:
Download Superuser-3.0.7-d-signed.zip from here: Link
and flash that through CWM... It definately works on 4.0.4.
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pittnuma said:
Got it...
Installed new SU.zip, I had a slightly older version and the recovery-clockwork-5.5.0.4
Thanks all.
Can't post links yet but this is the link for the su I used just add the www etc
box.com/s/jvcf196j7x8f8vrc9cyt
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A look at the first page.... Ah well, glad you sorted it out...
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

[Q] Nexus Factory image, can I flash it like a ROM?

So the Verizon 4.0.4 Factory Image was just published by Google, so I downloaded it to my phone for safe keeping. I'm just curious, if I install a custom ROM and I want to go back to stock ICS can I just flash this file like a ROM? Also will I loose root if I do that?
This is what I'm talking about.

Yes you loose root and custom recovery.
CM9 kang powered by TRINITY

actually, no... you have to flash it using fastboot commands, flashing image by image:
fastboot flash bootloader bootloaderxxxxx.img
fastboot flash system systemxxxx.img
fastboot flash recovery recoveryxxx.img
etc, etc, etc...
your phone will be exactly like never touched, that means of course, stock with no root or custom recovery.

barbac666 said:
Yes you loose root and custom recovery.
CM9 kang powered by TRINITY
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thiagodark said:
actually, no... you have to flash it using fastboot commands, flashing image by image:
fastboot flash bootloader bootloaderxxxxx.img
fastboot flash system systemxxxx.img
fastboot flash recovery recoveryxxx.img
etc, etc, etc...
your phone will be exactly like never touched, that means of course, stock with no root or custom recovery.
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Thank you, so when I rooted my phone it created a recovery image, and that's what I would want to use to go back to "stock + keeping root"
Right?

Yes make a nandroid backup in CWM , and if you want to go back restore this.
In CWM go to backup and restore.
CM9 kang powered by TRINITY

Big Cam said:
Thank you, so when I rooted my phone it created a recovery image, and that's what I would want to use to go back to "stock + keeping root"
Right?
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don't understand exactly what you mean... the thing is:
"root" means that you have access to root files/partitions, that is it, but the usual way to get root is: unlock bootloader, flash custom recovery using fastboot, flash root file.
now you have a "stock" phone with root access and custom recovery (usually custom recovery is replaced by stock one in the first reboot) and you end with a stock phone + root! that is exactly what you want!
as barbac666 said, you should make a nandroid backup as soon as you flash your custom recovery, even before root it!
why don't you use the tool kit available in dev section?

It's alot easier if you use the Nexus tool kit v7, It makes it alot easier by placing the image file in the specific folder and just tapping a key. Then again it's best to keep a placed copy elsewhere as the image tends to get wiped/deleted after flashing (to avoid conflict with other image files).

thiagodark said:
don't understand exactly what you mean... the thing is:
"root" means that you have access to root files/partitions, that is it, but the usual way to get root is: unlock bootloader, flash custom recovery using fastboot, flash root file.
now you have a "stock" phone with root access and custom recovery (usually custom recovery is replaced by stock one in the first reboot) and you end with a stock phone + root! that is exactly what you want!
as barbac666 said, you should make a nandroid backup as soon as you flash your custom recovery, even before root it!
why don't you use the tool kit available in dev section?
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I think I got it. I think I slightly misunderstood the true meaning of root.
All I've done so far is unlock the bootloader and flashed the recovery that was instructed in this thread. So the recovery image I flashed there, replaced my "stock" one, but after doing a reboot, the stock recovery replaced my custom one? So I'm now stock with an unlocked bootloader and root?
As for the toolkit, I'm going to look into it, I was just looking to root, and followed the guide I found.

thiagodark said:
don't understand exactly what you mean... the thing is:
"root" means that you have access to root files/partitions, that is it, but the usual way to get root is: unlock bootloader, flash custom recovery using fastboot, flash root file.
now you have a "stock" phone with root access and custom recovery (usually custom recovery is replaced by stock one in the first reboot) and you end with a stock phone + root! that is exactly what you want!
as barbac666 said, you should make a nandroid backup as soon as you flash your custom recovery, even before root it!
why don't you use the tool kit available in dev section?
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You dont need to flash cwm to get it running. If its only needed to flash su/superuser.apk, you may 'fastboot boot cwm.img', it will take you to cwm.
Misledz said:
It's alot easier if you use the Nexus tool kit v7, It makes it alot easier by placing the image file in the specific folder and just tapping a key. Then again it's best to keep a placed copy elsewhere as the image tends to get wiped/deleted after flashing (to avoid conflict with other image files).
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Why doesnt he use the toolkit? Because it's better for them if people learn how to do this manually. Scripts are helpful, but dont teach you anything.
Sent from my i9250

bk201doesntexist said:
Why doesnt he use the toolkit? Because it's better for them if people learn how to do this manually. Scripts are helpful, but dont teach you anything.
Sent from my i9250
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That's exactly why I wanted to do it like that.
On my LG Revolution there was pretty much only one root method and it was a one click, so I've never rooted manually. I'm happy I did.
I have Rom ToolBox Pro that I bought when I had my Revolution so I have access to boot to recovery and manage ROM's. I was just curious about the Google image file.
So at this point, is there really a reason for the Toolbox? Since I'm rooted already, I can do backups from CWM Recovery as well as flashing ROM's and Kernals. I've only ever done this from CWM on the phone so I'm used to doing it on the phone. I read most of the thread and it seams most helpful in the rooting/unlocking process.

Main questions of TWRP or CWM / CW / Flashtool / Kernel / Bootloader

Hi all,
Before anything, let me tell that I m a very noob.
Is twrp and cwm the same thing? I mean, 2 different apps with the same function? If does, which one is better? Both can be installed in locked bootloader? I have to install it in my pc or device?
What do you mean with: Do not keep phone plugged in while rebooting into CWM, phone may loose the ability to boot into cwm, reinstalling the root and CWM does not fix it. Also xparts does not boot inot CWM. full wipe is needed. (I saw that in the cwm tópic)
Other thing, what is CW? Cw10 and cw10.1
What is kernel used for? I read the most part of the people use doomkernel. Whats the benefits and cons? Do I have to unlock the bootloader to change the stock kernel for that? If not, how can I install it? How can I save a backup with all the factory settings, fw, kernel...??
For example, if I want to install a customized mod or even rom, is there anyway to do it with lock bootloader? Just rooting, using twrp/cwm and flashtool?
What are the main functions of the apps flashtool, twrp, cwm? Both must be installed in my pc or device?
Thanks previously for your help
Regards

Questions
Migliano said:
Hi all,
Before anything, let me tell that I m a very noob.
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So am I.
Is twrp and cwm the same thing? I mean, 2 different apps with the same function? If does, which one is better? Both can be installed in locked bootloader? I have to install it in my pc or device?
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They are both recoveries to flash custom roms/kernels. "TWRP=Team Win Recovery" is touch screen, while "CWM=Clockwork Mod Recovery" is not. The do have the same functions, just different ways of accessing each function. Better is relative, because developers may suggest one or the other. Yes both can be installed on a locked bootloader on your device, but installed through your PC.
What do you mean with: Do not keep phone plugged in while rebooting into CWM, phone may loose the ability to boot into cwm, reinstalling the root and CWM does not fix it. Also xparts does not boot inot CWM. full wipe is needed. (I saw that in the cwm tópic)
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There seems to be a bug with the CWM recovery for the ZL.
Other thing, what is CW? Cw10 and cw10.1
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Not sure about this one, but my guess is you mean CM10/CM10.1. If so it is a Custom rom "Clockwork Mod" by developers who started in the Early days of android, since that was the only custom rom available most users tend to prefer that to other. So developers now let the users know if it has a similar feel to it.
What is kernel used for? I read the most part of the people use doomkernel. Whats the benefits and cons? Do I have to unlock the bootloader to change the stock kernel for that? If not, how can I install it? How can I save a backup with all the factory settings, fw, kernel...??
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Kernel is what lets you tweak certain aspects of your phone which are not allowed. Custom kernels give added functionality as well as controlling some behavior of the phone. (Not 100% sure about this one.)
For example, if I want to install a customized mod or even rom, is there anyway to do it with lock bootloader? Just rooting, using twrp/cwm and flashtool?
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You will have to install flashtool on your PC, Locked bootloader or not. This is the only program that can transfer and install firmware files on you device. To root, there a multiple methods to so, but require a specific firmware version to be on the device, which is where flashtool comes in. TWRP/CWM will then be installed on your device to allow you to install custom roms.
What are the main functions of the apps flashtool, twrp, cwm? Both must be installed in my pc or device?
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Flashtool is the only program that can transfer and install firmware files on you device, and must be installed on PC. TWRP/CWM are recoveries used to add mods, install roms, create backups of all files and settings (incase of issues with roms) and must be installed on Device.
Thanks previously for your help
Regards
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Hope this helps.

I broke my root access, please help!

Hi everybody.
I have a problem. I had unlocked bootloader and rooted phone, but recently I flashed new kernel and ROM. Everything works, however: when I installed SuperSU, it said it didn't detect SuperSU binaries and can not install them.
CWM Recovery says that SuperSU can't be found in "/system/bin/su", Root Checker also says I have no root access.
Files managers display my root files, but I can't modify them.
I tried to root my phone again, by many ways (flashtool, ZergRush, SuperOneClick and others), but nothing works. I tried restoring factory settings, restarting phone many times, installing and uninstalling SuperSU, I even locked and then unlocked my bootloader again, with flashtool. No change.
If it helps, I use Android 2.3.4 (0.79).
Is there any way to compleatly wipe my phone (reset root, bootloader, everything), or at least to repair my root access?
I also wanted to install new kernel (since my analog pad doesn't work), but, as I said before, I can't enter recovery mode, and I don't know how to flash kernet from .zip file, without root access. I tried to find basic, stock kernel, which I could install through Flashtool, but I couldn't find any.
When I repair it, I want to install Ice Cream Speed v12.
Please, anyone, help.

CaptainSzpadel said:
Hi everybody.
I have a problem. I had unlocked bootloader and rooted phone, but recently I flashed new kernel and ROM. Everything works, however: when I installed SuperSU, it said it didn't detect SuperSU binaries and can not install them.
CWM Recovery says that SuperSU can't be found in "/system/bin/su", Root Checker also says I have no root access.
Files managers display my root files, but I can't modify them.
I tried to root my phone again, by many ways (flashtool, ZergRush, SuperOneClick and others), but nothing works. I tried restoring factory settings, restarting phone many times, installing and uninstalling SuperSU, I even locked and then unlocked my bootloader again, with flashtool. No change.
If it helps, I use Android 2.3.4 (0.79).
Is there any way to compleatly wipe my phone (reset root, bootloader, everything), or at least to repair my root access?
I also wanted to install new kernel (since my analog pad doesn't work), but, as I said before, I can't enter recovery mode, and I don't know how to flash kernet from .zip file, without root access. I tried to find basic, stock kernel, which I could install through Flashtool, but I couldn't find any.
When I repair it, I want to install Ice Cream Speed v12.
Please, anyone, help.
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You have few options:
-eroot_v1.3.4 should .79 firmware (it's chinese, but just click "root' button)
-unlock your bootloader and flash Doomlords GB kernel. enter recovery (with back button) and flash SuperSU
Ps: you can't flash kernel from recovery, only from pc in fastboot mode (and you need unlocked bootloader for that)

Bakisha said:
You have few options:
-eroot_v1.3.4 should .79 firmware (it's chinese, but just click "root' button)
-unlock your bootloader and flash Doomlords GB kernel. enter recovery (with back button) and flash SuperSU
Ps: you can't flash kernel from recovery, only from pc in fastboot mode (and you need unlocked bootloader for that)
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Eroot didn't help and I can't enter recovery mode.
For Flashtool I need .sin file, and Doomlord's kernel is .img, so what should I do?

CaptainSzpadel said:
Eroot didn't help and I can't enter recovery mode.
For Flashtool I need .sin file, and Doomlord's kernel is .img, so what should I do?
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Choose "img" type of file instead of "sin". it's a drop-down menu

Bakisha said:
Choose "img" type of file instead of "sin". it's a drop-down menu
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Oh, it's so obvious, yet, I didn't notice.
I want to install Ice Cream Speed ROM, with LuPuSv12-iCs-Linaro kernel. I need 720p or 480p version (I'm a newbie in these stuff and I don't know the diffrence)?

CaptainSzpadel said:
Oh, it's so obvious, yet, I didn't notice.
I want to install Ice Cream Speed ROM, with LuPuSv12-iCs-Linaro kernel. I need 720p or 480p version (I'm a newbie in these stuff and I don't know the diffrence)?
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You can enter recovery with volume-down in Lupus v12 ics kernel. Both version of kernel should work, with 720p you'll have 720p video recording in camera but less free ram, and with 480p you'll have 480p video recording, but more free ram. Try both and see wich one suits you

Everything works, so thread can be closed.
Thank you, guys, very much, for help!

Root xperia m without pc .supersu. .full root access

Simplest method for rooting Xperia M. Make sure you have internet access
To root download towel root
https://towelroot.com
Connect to Internet.. One click root.
Then install supersu from
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...infire.supersu

arunsreekumar said:
Simplest method for rooting Xperia M. Make sure you have internet access
To root download towel root
https://towelroot.com
Connect to Internet.. One click root.
Then install supersu from
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...infire.supersu
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Hey,
Sorry to revive an old thread. I just installed towelroot from towelroot(dot)com, it went successful. Now my phone says "towelroot" can damage your device. :crying: What should I so, I can't uninstall it can I?
I installed "Root Checker" from google play and it says "Root access is properly installed on this device!"
I couldn't find SuperSU on google play.
What's next? My device is Xperia M C2005 4.3 Stock FW, Build No 15.5.A.0.18
Thanks,

mefarhan said:
Hey,
Sorry to revive an old thread. I just installed towelroot from towelroot(dot)com, it went successful. Now my phone says "towelroot" can damage your device. :crying: What should I so, I can't uninstall it can I?
I installed "Root Checker" from google play and it says "Root access is properly installed on this device!"
I couldn't find SuperSU on google play.
What's next? My device is Xperia M C2005 4.3 Stock FW, Build No 15.5.A.0.18
Thanks,
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Supersu has been removed from playstore due to some reason. You can download it from their website or just search on Google.

hhjadeja007 said:
Supersu has been removed from playstore due to some reason. You can download it from their website or just search on Google.
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Thanks for your reply. I was just wondering, if my phone is rooted, do I need to install SuperSU?
I checked SuperSU website www(dot)supersu(dot)com(slash)DOWNLOAD and all the links seem to be dead.
I wanted to install TWRP recovery, I installed the app from playstore, flashed twrp img to recovery, but when I try to reboot to recovery, it reboots normally. Am I doing something wrong?
Thanks for your help.

mefarhan said:
Thanks for your reply. I was just wondering, if my phone is rooted, do I need to install SuperSU?
I checked SuperSU website www(dot)supersu(dot)com(slash)DOWNLOAD and all the links seem to be dead.
I wanted to install TWRP recovery, I installed the app from playstore, flashed twrp img to recovery, but when I try to reboot to recovery, it reboots normally. Am I doing something wrong?
Thanks for your help.
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If you are in stock rom twrp won't work. Cwm recovery might work. And yes you should install supersu so you know which apps are using root access.

hhjadeja007 said:
If you are in stock rom twrp won't work. Cwm recovery might work. And yes you should install supersu so you know which apps are using root access.
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Okay great, but now I have more questions.
Xperia M C2005, Stock FW 4.3 Build 15.5.A.0.18
Bootloader unlocked: Yes
Phone Rooted: Yes
Now can I install SuperSU via adb command? Few weeks ago I installed SuperSU on my Moto X via TWRP and that's the only method I know so far
or is there any other method? I found the zip file on download(dot)chainfire(dot)eu, now I don't know how to flash it without TWRP.
I'm also planing to install a cleaner much lighter custom rom. Can I do it without TWRP? If yes, how? If you can guide me to a thread or link that's be great too.
Thank yo so very much for your help. :highfive:

mefarhan said:
Okay great, but now I have more questions.
Xperia M C2005, Stock FW 4.3 Build 15.5.A.0.18
Bootloader unlocked: Yes
Phone Rooted: Yes
Now can I install SuperSU via adb command? Few weeks ago I installed SuperSU on my Moto X via TWRP and that's the only method I know so far
or is there any other method? I found the zip file on download(dot)chainfire(dot)eu, now I don't know how to flash it without TWRP.
I'm also planing to install a cleaner much lighter custom rom. Can I do it without TWRP? If yes, how? If you can guide me to a thread or link that's be great too.
Thank yo so very much for your help. :highfive:
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If you are already rooted then just install supersu apk. If you google it you'll find many sites having download links.
For custom rom, well I think you misunderstood me. You can access twrp while on stock rom. It's just that you can't flash anything I guess. (I actually forgot what was the problem anyways) I think you are pressing vol - button while power on. Try keep pressing vol + button after installing twrp through adb command. Then usual procedure for installation of custom roms
Here's link to how to install custom rom but one thing is make sure you flash magisk zip along with rom zip.

hhjadeja007 said:
If you are already rooted then just install supersu apk. If you google it you'll find many sites having download links.
For custom rom, well I think you misunderstood me. You can access twrp while on stock rom. It's just that you can't flash anything I guess. (I actually forgot what was the problem anyways) I think you are pressing vol - button while power on. Try keep pressing vol + button after installing twrp through adb command. Then usual procedure for installation of custom roms
Here's link to how to install custom rom but one thing is make sure you flash magisk zip along with rom zip.
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Thank you so much for detailed explanation. I'll follow the video tutorial and let you know if there is any problem.
Cheers! :highfive: