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Does anyone know is there a one click root app out there for the GN yet? Will Unrevoked be doing a program for this? If not is there an word of one being done? It was made so easy for my DINC I would love to get my free tethering back.
here lets look at a pinned topic from the Gnex General board
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1338442
and one from the dev board
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360413
Goat_For_Sale said:
here lets look at a pinned topic from the Gnex General board
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1338442
and one from the dev board
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360413
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Not really what Im talking about since its "it's a non permanent ADB root as it's a 'fastboot boot' and not a 'fastboot flash". I dont want to do this everytime I reboot plus it doesnt unlock the bootloader. Im wanting to know about a simple one step app that is permanent.
I think this is another case for a split forum. Unfortunatly the verizon nexus is different than the non-verizon.
I too am looking to root to get back my 3rd party wifi tether. as of now, I have found nothing that makes me think it is possible "today". Verizon has somehow locked the 3rd party apps. I am not a programer, or claim to be one; but I follow instructions well.
People need to say, I have verizon and I need this....XDA is world wide and people assume that when you are asking a question about a GN you are asking about the version they have and this forum is loaded with non-LTE information, with some LTE info hear and there.
If I find a LTE easy root I will gladly post it here
the insecure doesnt really matter. For what youre talking about it is a permanent flash you will not neet to re root everytime you turn on your phone. I superbooted yesterday. Im currently rooted and my phone has probably been restarted 15 times
It's pretty easy to manually root the LTE GN. The follow steps are for Windows.
Download this zipped package. It contains adb, fastboot, and Paul's unsecured boot.img that will install su and Superuser.apk for you.
Download ADB USB Drivers.
Step 1.) Unlock your bootloader. Put your phone into fastboot mode and install the ADB USB Drivers. Run fastboot-windows from the zipped package
Code:
fastboot-windows oem unlock
Step 2.) Put your phone back into fastboot mode if it reboots after unlocking. Then boot Paul's boot.img
Code:
fastboot-windows boot boot.img
Step 3.) Voila you're rooted... easy as pie.
ac7822 said:
the insecure doesnt really matter. For what youre talking about it is a permanent flash you will not neet to re root everytime you turn on your phone. I superbooted yesterday. Im currently rooted and my phone has probably been restarted 15 times
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mayor bloom said:
I think this is another case for a split forum. Unfortunatly the verizon nexus is different than the non-verizon.
I too am looking to root to get back my 3rd party wifi tether. as of now, I have found nothing that makes me think it is possible "today". Verizon has somehow locked the 3rd party apps. I am not a programer, or claim to be one; but I follow instructions well.
People need to say, I have verizon and I need this....XDA is world wide and people assume that when you are asking a question about a GN you are asking about the version they have and this forum is loaded with non-LTE information, with some LTE info hear and there.
If I find a LTE easy root I will gladly post it here
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That would be great if you find anything. As for saying that the superboot I guess ill give it a try. The post says that it will unroot (not sure how that works) on every reboot. Maybe im just not understanding it correctly
silow said:
It's pretty easy to manually root the LTE GN. The follow steps are for Windows.
Download this zipped package. It contains adb, fastboot, and Paul's unsecured boot.img that will install su and Superuser.apk for you.
Download ADB USB Drivers.
Step 1.) Unlock your bootloader. Put your phone into fastboot mode and install the ADB USB Drivers. Run fastboot-windows from the zipped package
Code:
fastboot-windows oem unlock
Step 2.) Put your phone back into fastboot mode if it reboots after unlocking. Then boot Paul's boot.img
Code:
fastboot-windows boot boot.img
Step 3.) Voila you're rooted... easy as pie.
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Do you happen to have anything for us MAC users?? I'm really surprised I can't seem to find anything concrete for it.....
AlpineM3 said:
Do you happen to have anything for us MAC users?? I'm really surprised I can't seem to find anything concrete for it.....
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I followed this tutorial to set up fastboot and adb on my mac:
http://blog.wapnet.nl/2011/05/setup-adb-and-fastboot-with-android-sdk-on-mac-osx/
Then you just need the boot.img linked above and use the same commands(except use the mac fastboot that you set up earlier)
There were no drivers needed to be installed.
jhuynh said:
I followed this tutorial to set up fastboot and adb on my mac:
http://blog.wapnet.nl/2011/05/setup-adb-and-fastboot-with-android-sdk-on-mac-osx/
Then you just need the boot.img linked above and use the same commands(except use the mac fastboot that you set up earlier)
There were no drivers needed to be installed.
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What about to unlock the boot loader? Thanks btw
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
AlpineM3 said:
What about to unlock the boot loader? Thanks btw
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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The commands are the exact same as the commands for windows except your fastboot probably isn't called fastboot-windows.
I found this guys and it seems to be the best and most straight forward guide to rooting the GN Ive found. Take a look http://forums.androidcentral.com/verizon-galaxy-nexus-rooting-roms-hacks/141563-guide-how-unlock-bootloader-root-verizon-galaxy-nexus.html
Also has a mac version along with video and other information.
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What about to unlock the boot loader? Thanks btw
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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Once you have fastboot loaded and the drivers, it's just a matter of booting to the bootloader and doing a fastboot OEM unlock. It should be no different.
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Kipphh said:
Does anyone know is there a one click root app out there for the GN yet? Will Unrevoked be doing a program for this? If not is there an word of one being done? It was made so easy for my DINC I would love to get my free tethering back.
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OP:
No one will likely be doing a one-click system since this is a Nexus. Manual root is superior, and it is incredibly easy with some light knowledge of fastboot and adb. Honestly, I feel like if you cannot find your way around rooting a Nexus, perhaps you should not root it. An understanding of the system really comes in handy if you face issues.
Just unlock the bootloader using fastboot (there are instructions for this everywhere), then boot to an insecure boot.img of some sort (superboot is an option, I used koush's ClockworkMod image). Once you have this, you can use adb to push superuser to the system partition. If you overwrite the recovery, don't worry, because there is a script that will overwrite with the stock recovery after each boot.
If you want ClockworkMod permanently installed (as on your DINC, I presume) you will have to rename/remove the script. I have not done this, as I just re-flash ClockworkMod every time I alter something.
Hope that helps.
kekspernikai said:
Once you have fastboot loaded and the drivers, it's just a matter of booting to the bootloader and doing a fastboot OEM unlock. It should be no different.
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OP:
No one will likely be doing a one-click system since this is a Nexus. Manual root is superior, and it is incredibly easy with some light knowledge of fastboot and adb. Honestly, I feel like if you cannot find your way around rooting a Nexus, perhaps you should not root it. An understanding of the system really comes in handy if you face issues.
Just unlock the bootloader using fastboot (there are instructions for this everywhere), then boot to an insecure boot.img of some sort (superboot is an option, I used koush's ClockworkMod image). Once you have this, you can use adb to push superuser to the system partition. If you overwrite the recovery, don't worry, because there is a script that will overwrite with the stock recovery after each boot.
If you want ClockworkMod permanently installed (as on your DINC, I presume) you will have to rename/remove the script. I have not done this, as I just re-flash ClockworkMod every time I alter something.
Hope that helps.
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Well Im happy to say your wrong. Here is a link to a one step root.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/ve...ks/147177-wugs-galaxy-nexus-root-toolkit.html
Really need some help please, messed up and cant find a way out. I'm defeated
Installed viper one when I first got my M8, didnt really know what i was doing but it worked fine
Now changed my phone, tried to get back to stock to get rid of my old one and deleted the OS in error
I now have no idea how to get it back to stock?
Would really appreciate some guidance please
I know theres already tons of posts on here but i cant find what relates to me directly???
bah77 said:
Really need some help please, messed up and cant find a way out. I'm defeated
Installed viper one when I first got my M8, didnt really know what i was doing but it worked fine
Now changed my phone, tried to get back to stock to get rid of my old one and deleted the OS in error
I now have no idea how to get it back to stock?
Would really appreciate some guidance please
I know theres already tons of posts on here but i cant find what relates to me directly???
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You need a RUU to return to stock
You need to post your OS version to find the correct one. Use fastboot getvar all to get your information
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is that the CIDUM?
I dont have any OS at the minute, just recovery - TWRP
Thanks for thereplyBTW
Fastboot getvar all tells us all about your device. Post the full list except the serial and imei !!!
You do not specifically need a RUU, a stock backup is also good enough to work with. But a RUU is easier.
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Sorry but thumbnails are not working
http://postimg.org/image/fplsdah8t/
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it's hard to tell from what you posted ...but
your OS is most likely old 1.xx.206.x
you can see by the code below that bootloader 3.18.0 goes with 2.x.xxx.x OS
and your still on the old 3.16.0 bootloader
your answer is posted below sorry for the confusion
Thanks for your help. Dont think I quite get it though... sorry
Could you possibly point me in the right direction of the correct RUU?
Oh man .. not again ...
First this is duplicate thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/bricked-htc-one-m8-t3233943
In his previous thread, someone already gave him wrong direction in that thread and again he will not solve his problem with this direction. (flashing a RUU not meant for his device)
@Mr Hofs already gave him correct direction here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63499939&postcount=2
but he seems didn't read it properly
I asked him a question but he never answered : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63580062&postcount=11
I just going to say this once -
He needs to restore 1.54.206.10 backup and its stock recovery and then do all the OTA up to the latest.
Everything that he needs to read on How-To and files needed are here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
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bah77 said:
Thanks for your help. Dont think I quite get it though... sorry
Could you possibly point me in the right direction of the correct RUU?
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Here another question that I posted but not properly answered : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63542162&postcount=7
I ask again .. is the TWRP backup method will be good enough for you as I mentioned above ?
Or you still want the RUU method ? I don't normally give RUU link because most people have USB/PC connection problem and RUU will not properly run with problematic connection.
I believe the TWRP method is a better option for you after I saw your connection problem here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63579868&postcount=10
ckpv5 said:
Oh man .. not again ...
First this is duplicate thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/bricked-htc-one-m8-t3233943
In his previous thread, someone already gave him wrong direction in that thread and again he will not solve his problem with this direction. (flashing a RUU not meant for his device)
@Mr Hofs already gave him correct direction here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63499939&postcount=2
but he seems didn't read it properly
I asked him a question but he never answered : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63580062&postcount=11
I just going to say this once -
He needs to restore 1.54.206.10 backup and its stock recovery and then do all the OTA up to the latest.
Everything that he needs to read on How-To and files needed are here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
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Here another question that I posted but not properly answered : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63542162&postcount=7
I ask again .. is the TWRP backup method will be good enough for you as I mentioned above ?
Or you still want the RUU method ? I don't normally give RUU link because most people have USB/PC connection problem and RUU will not properly run with problematic connection.
I believe the TWRP method is a better option for you after I saw your connection problem here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63579868&postcount=10
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6(b). For those with no OS, connect device to PC. In TWRP recovery go to mount, make sure MTP is enabled.
Then you can open Internal Storage - TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./ (if backup is set to internal storage)
I'm stuck at this stage...
Under mount I have
system
cache
data
micro sd
usb otg
No MTB?
bah77 said:
6(b). For those with no OS, connect device to PC. In TWRP recovery go to mount, make sure MTP is enabled.
Then you can open Internal Storage - TWRP/BACKUPS/SerialNo./ (if backup is set to internal storage)
I'm stuck at this stage...
Under mount I have
system
cache
data
micro sd
usb otg
No MTB?
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This show that you don't read all the instructions from no. 1 to no. 14
Instruction for no.1 is to install TWRP 2.8.1.0
but you don't follow and stick with your outdated/buggy TWRP, that's why you don't have Enable/Disable MTP button
If no.1 is not followed, I don't know how you can manage all other 13 steps.
Reading is a gift.......use it it !
I didn't realise i had to upgrade TWRP, thought i could pass that step. Granted, wasn't read properly.
Anyway instructions followed, did have a problem that i was unable to direct my restore to the correct file but i resolved this by moving it using file manager in TWRP
All resolved and back to stock.
Thank you for your help, appreciated
I have a MetroPCS LG K-10 lgms428. That phone comes with the OEM unlock under the development section in the menu. I know how to eat an unlock it and send a command through fastboot. This will unlock the bootloader after I do that would it be possible for me to flash a version of cdb cwm or TWRP for a recovery and then rooted with SuperSU? If anyone has any links or info on this I would really appreciate it thank you
GraphMatix said:
I have a MetroPCS LG K-10 lgms428. That phone comes with the OEM unlock under the development section in the menu. I know how to eat an unlock it and send a command through fastboot. This will unlock the bootloader after I do that would it be possible for me to flash a version of cdb cwm or TWRP for a recovery and then rooted with SuperSU? If anyone has any links or info on this I would really appreciate it thank you
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Its a good idea, I found link's for twrp for ms420 devices (mtk) but I was wondering if a twrp can be ported to work on ms428 (lz4)
No sure, don't really know much about porting.
I'm also working off of the friends laptop still trying to install Android SDK I'm just too unlock the bootloader. The laptop Works horribly so probably won't even have the bootloader unlocked till tomorrow.
Once that's done though willing to try anything to get root. I've been going to the forum, many people want root.
GraphMatix said:
No sure, don't really know much about porting.
I'm also working off of the friends laptop still trying to install Android SDK I'm just too unlock the bootloader. The laptop Works horribly so probably won't even have the bootloader unlocked till tomorrow.
Once that's done though willing to try anything to get root. I've been going to the forum, many people want root.
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How do you unlock the bootloader just by "fastboot oem unlock"? It doesn't work. There are root methods already present for the devices.
Root?!?
I found this link for "supported" root
mobile.twitter.com/srsroot/status/765566108992700416
Im going to give a try i hope dosen't brick my device
Wish me luck
I will post if it works
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Found a thread for twrp for lg ms428 it will arrive soon let's all wait with patience
Link for thread
Forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-t3479837
ItzTropic said:
I found this link for "supported" root
mobile.twitter.com/srsroot/status/765566108992700416
Im going to give a try i hope dosen't brick my device
Wish me luck
I will post if it works
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Found a thread for twrp for lg ms428 it will arrive soon let's all wait with patience
Link for thread
Forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-t3479837
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Awesome! Tell us if the root works.
Root and Custom backup will be soon . I've already tried that Twitter link. No luck..
I finally got another laptop I've been looking on the web for Just 2 Android SDK with no luck. Anyone have a link
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srs root
seems that srsroot fail to gain root acces but they update there tool today i will give a second chance
no luck :/
No luck at all
Hey there I've had the LG K10 for about a month now it's ****ing blows kingroot doesn't work neither does any other new app that I found it's real nice if XDA Developers could developer root strategy until then I am stuck with a pretty much useless phone
No root at all I'm still frustrated
But I was wondering there's a system-less root by chainfire
There's a way to flash it via adb or fastboot?
Great news .... Theres a twrp for lg k10 ms428 first build thanks to pvineeth97 link for thread here
forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-t3479837
Sorry for the noob question...
How do we use the TWRP recovery file ? Do I flash it over with ADB or one of the LG programs? I have the phone working with ADB.
ItzTropic said:
Great news .... Theres a twrp for lg k10 ms428 first build thanks to pvineeth97 link for thread here
forum.xda-developers.com/lg-k10/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-t3479837
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Would like to use systemless root also but no access to it
Hello i have a LGMS428 its october31st 2016 and i just recieved a android system update on my phone like at 1:58am. Does any one know what the update is about??? I dont want to install it if its not a good update
nobodyz bizznezz said:
Hello i have a LGMS428 its october31st 2016 and i just recieved a android system update on my phone like at 1:58am. Does any one know what the update is about??? I dont want to install it if its not a good update
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I will install it later and i will tell you
I have to install it via pc because somehow my ota update dosent work in my phone
couldn't install it due slow internet connection I will inform it by tomorrow
I was wondering that some apps like force doze can modify system using adb interface by granting the shell command to the package and giving permission to use "android.permission.DUMP" and work like a charm on my lg k10 (ms428)
I had an idea if adding this command manually using the same method to the kingroot package will root my device properly without any risk off hardbrick?
nobodyz bizznezz said:
Hello i have a LGMS428 its october31st 2016 and i just recieved a android system update on my phone like at 1:58am. Does any one know what the update is about??? I dont want to install it if its not a good update
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Just bug fixes for battery improvement, doze improvement and game optimization
You guys unlocked Bootloader? Without unlocking bootloader the TWRP wont work.
I have unlocked bootloader on metropcs k10, qualcomm variant. Used minimal adb and fastboot on a laptop with win 7. In windows, nothing worked until i used master admin privilege. Open command prompt, type " net user administrator /active:yes " and restart your computer. As soon as it booted up it found my device and installed drivers. Bootloader unlocked right away. Now i want to install twrp. Would flashing through adb and fastboot be the best way??
csdangerous said:
I have unlocked bootloader on metropcs k10, qualcomm variant. Used minimal adb and fastboot on a laptop with win 7. In windows, nothing worked until i used master admin privilege. Open command prompt, type " net user administrator /active:yes " and restart your computer. As soon as it booted up it found my device and installed drivers. Bootloader unlocked right away. Now i want to install twrp. Would flashing through adb and fastboot be the best way??
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Can you elaborate ? How you unlocked bootloader?
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csdangerous said:
I have unlocked bootloader on metropcs k10, qualcomm variant. Used minimal adb and fastboot on a laptop with win 7. In windows, nothing worked until i used master admin privilege. Open command prompt, type " net user administrator /active:yes " and restart your computer. As soon as it booted up it found my device and installed drivers. Bootloader unlocked right away. Now i want to install twrp. Would flashing through adb and fastboot be the best way??
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Hey Nexus family I'm new here. I've tried to follow the directions in dev section but can't seem to get this thing cracked open. Command shell noon. So is there a simpler version to achieve bootloader and root? Thanks
Easy and also best way (since you get to know al the necessary steps) is to follow this guide:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-5x/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206930
Agree with @peltus. It's worth to learn input via command line. Only 1 annotation: Win10 didn't connect by fastboot, so I took a Linux-Pc.
you can also use Nexus Root Toolkit
http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
Rootkit is just not recommended: may work, but you find threads here about issues.
Toolkits may work fine but if you run into problems you may need to fastboot anyway to fix things. So why not learn exactly what you need to do in the first place?
On another note I do fastboot everything on Windows 10 from a USB 3.0 port. You just need the correct drivers or revert to a USB 2.0 port maybe.
rambo8987 said:
Hey Nexus family I'm new here. I've tried to follow the directions in dev section but can't seem to get this thing cracked open. Command shell noon. So is there a simpler version to achieve bootloader and root? Thanks
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Command shell. Nexus root toolkit has come a long ways but damn near everything it does could be one simple command and a lot less reboots. Just remember the first time you unlock your bootloader you'll wipe your data and i could never get helium working right on 7. Get lastpass, let it reset you, root away. On Nexus devices it literally could not get any easier. (For us--thanks devs!)
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rp158 said:
Agree with @peltus. It's worth to learn input via command line. Only 1 annotation: Win10 didn't connect by fastboot, so I took a Linux-Pc.
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Yeah i had issues with win 10 seeing fastboot. Lots of people seem to. I fixed that before i unlocked.
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peltus said:
Toolkits may work fine but if you run into problems you may need to fastboot anyway to fix things. So why not learn exactly what you need to do in the first place?
On another note I do fastboot everything on Windows 10 from a USB 3.0 port. You just need the correct drivers or revert to a USB 2.0 port maybe.
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I think i had to use a 2.0 and Google's latest drivers
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Hello XDA! First post here and I’ve been reading a lot since I got my phone. I seem to have found a solution, (maybe), but I'm not clear on a few vital things.
A little back story… my dad just gave me his Verizon Note 4. It was on Marshmallow, but has since been downgraded to Lollipop 5.1.1, N910VVRU2BPA1. From what I understand it still has the locked MM bootloader (?).
I’m planning to root the phone, but only if I can further downgrade it to Kitkat 4.4.4. I’ve read through the thread “Stabilized process used to unlock Bootloader” and it seems it should unlock the bootloader. However, I’ll end up with a “Developer Edition” phone. This leads to my questions…
1) Once successfully rooted and the bootloader is unlocked, will I be able to downgrade the phone to Kitkat by just flashing the firmware in Odin? I really don’t care if I lose root, I just want Kitkat on the phone.
2) Can I just flash the “retail” version of Kitkat from Sammobile or do I need a “developer edition” Kitkat (if there even is one)?
3) Can someone advise me if what I imagine might be possible is even doable?
Any help is greatly appreciated! I’m new to this so if these are just funky questions, please excuse. Lots to learn! Thanks so much!!!
A little help please!
Someone must know this.
Can I or can't I flash the "retail" Kitkat firmware onto a "supposed" Dev Edition rooted to unlock the bootloader?
I hope someone can clarify this before I do something stupid!
Thanks!
Hey
Do you have teamviewer I can help u out
Jwazz94 said:
Do you have teamviewer I can help u out
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Thanks, but I don't need help doing it, I just need someone to answer the questions so I don't mess up the phone.
Yes you can, make sure to unlock bootloader first. But when you flash you will loose bootloader unlock. I have a guide where I could use the lollipop bootloader and use kitkat. I really love kitkat and with root you have lots of potential for battery savings and more!
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If you would like to downgrade the bootloader add a twrp custom recovery and use the kitkst method I have and you can have the best phone, I also would recommend you buying a zerolemon battery and case.
But if you do just want to have full stock and have all the bloat ware on it you can like you stated unlock the bootloader and then flash the retail kitkat and your all set and downgraded
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...tkat-5-1-1-t3432452/post68903783#post68903783
codydixon said:
Yes you can, make sure to unlock bootloader first. But when you flash you will loose bootloader unlock. I have a guide where I could use the lollipop bootloader and use kitkat. I really love kitkat and with root you have lots of potential for battery savings and more!
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If you would like to downgrade the bootloader add a twrp custom recovery and use the kitkst method I have and you can have the best phone, I also would recommend you buying a zerolemon battery and case.
But if you do just want to have full stock and have all the bloat ware on it you can like you stated unlock the bootloader and then flash the retail kitkat and your all set and downgraded
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...tkat-5-1-1-t3432452/post68903783#post68903783
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Thank you very much for responding! I very much appreciate it!
I don't care to keep root and just want the phone on Kitkat. In the future I may decide to root it and play around with roms and such, but not right now. I can now go ahead and attempt it with confidence. I'll let you know how it goes!
Thanks again! :good:
Well, tried all kinds of stuff and it was a no go.
Was able to get the phone rooted finally... had to use KingOroot. Kingroot failed to work no matter how many versions I tried. Once rooted, checked download mode and it indicated Developer. However, I was unable to install retail KK or KK stock restore in Odin 3.10 and 3.09. Since the flash failed, putting it into recovery ended up in an error about "Software update failed"... use a PC, blah, blah, blah. Wouldn't let me go anywhere in recovery.
Decided to try flashing LP 5.1.1 back to the phone and it flashed ok in Odin 3.09. Phone is back up, but lost root, (expected), and I'm back again at square 1. At least the phone isn't bricked! LOL!
Maybe the problem is that this phone has an MM bootloader so eventhough it's unlocked, you can't flash KK to it? Don't know, but I guess I'm back to trying to find this out.
Good experience so far eventhough this attempt didn't get me anywhere! Well... at least I know how to root it and unlock the bootloader!