Modified Guide for easier rooting/rom installing steps:
THIS IS FOR THE STOCK SPRINT L710 4.3 OTA SYSTEM
*has been confirmed this works on the Virgin Mobile S3 L710 and the C Spire SCH-L710 running 4.3 OTA*
(if needed, samsung drivers can be found here)
Rooting files:
1st download the all in 1 root folder I put together----> S3 Root Bundle
extract the folder to your desktop (or wherever else you'd like for easy access)
Setting up your phone for rooting:
go to your phones: settings menu>more>about device...scroll down to "Build number" and tap on it several times, you will see a countdown begin that will make you a "developer"...this is necessary to engage the usb debugger mode. once it says "you're now a developer", simply press the back key and you'll see "developer options" now below "date and time".
click on it, enable usb debugging, once done, connect your phone to your computer via usb cord. once it's connected, open the extracted folder you downloaded and copy/paste the 2 following zip files to your SDCard...DO NOT EXTRACT THESE 2 FILES!!
DE-SAMSUNGNIZER_KNOX_REMOVAL_SCRIPT_V1.0 and UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93
Flashing Custom Recovery:
once copied over, power off your phone, I usually pull the battery...once powered off, go into to download mode by holding the volume down/home and power keys. you'll see a yellow triangle screen, press volume up to proceed and leave as is! now connect the phone back to the computer and now go back to the extracted folder and run Odin 3.07
once Odin is up, it should recognize the phone by showing it's connected to COM3 (or com whatever number it reads)
now "uncheck" the auto reset option and leave "reset time" checked
now check the box PDA and then load the PDA file from the root folder named: philz_touch_6.00.8-d2spr.tar.md5
now press start...once it's finished, disconnect the phone from the computer and pull the battery
Rooting:
restart the phone by holding: volume up/home and power buttons and you'll now be in the custom recovery menu, red in color.
using touch or the volume buttons to scroll and power button to select, go to: install zip>choose zip from /storage/sdcard1>DE-SAMSUNGNIZER_KNOX_REMOVAL_SCRIPT_V1.0>Yes-install
once that's done you're going to do the same steps by going back and this time installing UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93>yes-install...once done, reboot your phone.
once rebooted, go to the app "supersu" and then open it, choose to update SU binary "normal" and then reboot the phone 1 last time...you are now rooted!! go install rooted apps and enjoy!!
*any supersu issues during su binary update, verify via playstore that supersu is up to date*
SuperSu play store link
Custom Roms:
-the 1st 2 listed Roms are official/stable releases based on the 4.3.1 stock rom
Always perform a nandroid backup before flashing any rom files via recovery menu: backup/restore>backup to sdcard1
Cyanogenmod CM10.2 (4.3.1): video tutorial compliments of WoodenDiamond71
-you can bypass the steps in the video of editing the cm10 zip file using notepad ++ because I made/tested the zip file based on his steps and uploaded it along with the gapps zip file needed as well...follow the backing up your phone steps and then transferring the files to your phone and on
-download the needed zip files HERE
follow the video tutorial: WoodenDiamond71's video guide
Slimbean 4.3.1:
download the bundle here
-once extracted, transfer the 2 files: Slim_AIO_gapps.4.3.build.2 and Slim-d2spr-4.3.build.2.2-OFFICIAL-1742 to your sdcard
once transferred, boot into recovery via: power down, hold the volume up, home, and power button all at the same time until you have seen the blue text on the upper left of the screen
Philz recovery has an option called "CLEAN TO INSTALL A NEW ROM" under -wipe data/factory reset
-run this option and say "yes" to installing a new rom
-once wiped, go back and choose install zip>install zip from sdcard1 and flash the 2 transferred files beginning with Slim-d2spr-4.3 1st, then gapps
once reboot has finished and you signed into your accounts to initialize your phone, go to: settings>about device>build number-tap on it until you're a developer to get "developer options" and enable "android debugging". now you're ready to begin installing rooted apps, this rom will run Supersu off the playstore which I highly recommend doing before installing rooted apps.
-download Supersu, open it, update the su binary via normal, reboot once done and begin using rooted apps
Cyanogenmod CM11 (KitKat 4.4.2)-credit goes to WoodenDiamond71 (installation video)
-download the bundled folder here latest release updated in bundle 2/3/14
-once downloaded, extract it
-plug your phone into your computer and transfer the zipped CM11 nightly rom and the zipped Gapps to your sdcard
-this Rom is constantly being updated, so keep up to date by frequently checking HERE and downloading/installing the latest release (to update, simply download the latest zip file by DATE, transfer it over to your sd card and install it via Recovery menu, your phone will be as you left it, settings and all)
video available or follow written steps below link:
CM11 Installation Video Tutorial
-once transferred, boot into recovery via: power down, hold the volume up, home, and power button all at the same time until you have seen the blue text on the upper left of the screen
Philz recovery has an option called "CLEAN TO INSTALL A NEW ROM" under -wipe data/factory reset
-run this option and say "yes" to installing a new rom
once wiped, navigate to INSTALL ZIP, CHOOSE ZIP FROM /STORAGE/SDCARD1 and locate the CM11 zip 1st and flash it
once flashed, locate the gapps zip and flash it, once you have completed all the tasks reboot your phone
once reboot has finished and you signed into your accounts to initialize your phone, go to: settings>about device>build number-tap on it until you're a developer to get "developer options" and enable "android debugging". now you're ready to begin installing rooted apps, this rom uses superuser, to install/use supersu instead:
-download supersu from play store, once downloaded open it and update the su binary via normal, do not reboot yet!! go to supersu settings: under security "enable" su during boot, now reboot and supersu will be used for rooted apps instead of superuser
This is a great guide.... very easy to understand!
http://i.imgur.com/qrByUGN.jpg
Would this remove the knox bootloader so that you could install other roms?
I have a fever. And the only prescription is MORE COWBELL!
Worked like a charm, thanks for the guide. Only thing that I couldnt get to work was updating the supersu app in the play store, would it be possible to uninstall then reinstall to get the latest version or should I just leave well enough alone?
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thanks for the feedback...yes this does uninstall the knox, you're actually doing that as 1st part of the recovery menu process. as far as installing other roms, i just tweak my stock rom myself a bit and run a few rooted apps so i don't know if you can do the other roms.
also for the supersu issue, i've always had to update the app in the store the update the su binary and reboot, so yeah you can try installing it again via recovery menu and/or uninstall it manually and reinstall it with through the playstore and then attempt the su binary update, reboot and run a few rooted apps to check it...but i've never had the not updating issue, oh but i always did search for it in the playstore manually and not going to "my apps"
Will this method work for rooting the virgin mobile galaxy s3 L710?
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chaz411 said:
Will this method work for rooting the virgin mobile galaxy s3 L710?
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goku2778 said:
NO
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Actually YES on the Virgin Mobile question. And as far as Knox bootloader, that cannot be removed, ever. What is being removed/disabled are the associated apps that go with Knox.
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goku2778 said:
thanks for the feedback...yes this does uninstall the knox, you're actually doing that as 1st part of the recovery menu process. as far as installing other roms, i just tweak my stock rom myself a bit and run a few rooted apps so i don't know if you can do the other roms.
also for the supersu issue, i've always had to update the app in the store the update the su binary and reboot, so yeah you can try installing it again via recovery menu and/or uninstall it manually and reinstall it with through the playstore and then attempt the su binary update, reboot and run a few rooted apps to check it...but i've never had the not updating issue, oh but i always did search for it in the playstore manually and not going to "my apps"
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Just FYI, version 1.65 is now several versions ago, most recent is 1.86 as of this writing, Chainfire has a thread here on XDA with links to a flashable zip for the newest version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
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chaz411 said:
Will this method work for rooting the virgin mobile galaxy s3 L710?
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If you want to get better, Virgin Mobile-specific answers, go to Android Forums, there is a subforum dedicated to the rooted VM SGS3:
http://androidforums.com/virgin-mobile-galaxy-s3-all-things-root/
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Actually YES on the Virgin Mobile question. [/URL]
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Maybe the op is not as informed or didn't want the responsibility of trying to support a device he does not own with this guide. So maybe that's why he responded no in the first place
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jbadboy2007 said:
Maybe the op is not as informed or didn't want the responsibility of trying to support a device he does not own with this guide. So maybe that's why he responded no in the first place
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Quite possible, but in that case "I don't know" would have been much better than a capitalized "no."
meant no harm by the NO but yeah as from what I've always seen it was for the sprint only. so if it in fact works, let me know and I'll add it in the initial part of the guide, along with the link posted for the update I gotta look at
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Actually YES on the Virgin Mobile question. And as far as Knox bootloader, that cannot be removed, ever. What is being removed/disabled are the associated apps that go with Knox.
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Just FYI, version 1.65 is now several versions ago, most recent is 1.86 as of this writing, Chainfire has a thread here on XDA with links to a flashable zip for the newest version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
thanks, i checked it out and updated the zip file in the download link i posted...he still even said that the playstore updating method is the best route
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Mr. Struck said:
Actually YES on the Virgin Mobile question. And as far as Knox bootloader, that cannot be removed, ever. What is being removed/disabled are the associated apps that go with Knox.
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Just FYI, version 1.65 is now several versions ago, most recent is 1.86 as of this writing, Chainfire has a thread here on XDA with links to a flashable zip for the newest version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
thanks, i checked it out and updated the zip file in the download link i posted...he still even said that the playstore updating method is the best route
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Both methods should work. I find it is also good practice to save each download of the SuperSU .zip as they are released, just in case. His versions from 1.80 on are designed with Knox in mind, by the way, so I usually recommend that one as a good starting point if you go the route of letting Play Store do the update for you.
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goku2778 said:
meant no harm by the NO but yeah as from what I've always seen it was for the sprint only. so if it in fact works, let me know and I'll add it in the initial part of the guide, along with the link posted for the update I gotta look at
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Method you posted is the exact same as what VM and Boost do to root. Only point of clarification is that the step for disabling the Knox apps is only necessary for any user who accepted the OTA to 4.3; anyone coming from 4.1.2 would not need that step, in case one of those users sees this thread and method. Otherwise good job, I always prefer more hands-on rooting methods like this as opposed to one-click type options.
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I just ordered an S3 refurb. I'm coming from IOS, and I've got a couple of questions.
If I do an OTA update is the latest version 4.3? Also coming from IOS there were just simple one click apps to jailbreak. It seems rooting on Android is more complicated. Is there no just simple double click rooting app?
yes the latest is 4.3 and it really isn't that hard to do, the 1 click methods haven't really worked out for anyone but these methods always work best
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goku2778 said:
Both methods should work. I find it is also good practice to save each download of the SuperSU .zip as they are released, just in case. His versions from 1.80 on are designed with Knox in mind, by the way, so I usually recommend that one as a good starting point if you go the route of letting Play Store do the update for you.
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Method you posted is the exact same as what VM and Boost do to root. Only point of clarification is that the step for disabling the Knox apps is only necessary for any user who accepted the OTA to 4.3; anyone coming from 4.1.2 would not need that step, in case one of those users sees this thread and method. Otherwise good job, I always prefer more hands-on rooting methods like this as opposed to one-click type options.
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thanks for that. well I just updated my guide a bit, but it is clearly stated for the users that this is for 4.3 OTA only so I'm gonna leave it as is but if anyone does ask that, now I know. I always preferred these methods as well, but when I finally updated to 4.3 from my rooted 4.1.2, I had to use like 3 different sites to collect the working files, mainly the custom recovery. also a lot missing steps like the debugging method, some custom recoveries I even used from guides wanted a password and couldn't find the files to install. once I found all the files that worked, took me 2 mins to do lol so I shared the ease......
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Mr. Struck said:
thanks for that. well I just updated my guide a bit, but it is clearly stated for the users that this is for 4.3 OTA only so I'm gonna leave it as is but if anyone does ask that, now I know. I always preferred these methods as well, but when I finally updated to 4.3 from my rooted 4.1.2, I had to use like 3 different sites to collect the working files, mainly the custom recovery. also a lot missing steps like the debugging method, some custom recoveries I even used from guides wanted a password and couldn't find the files to install. once I found all the files that worked, took me 2 mins to do lol so I shared the ease......
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Again, good job! I share your pain in trying to research all this kind of stuff and having to sort through a bunch of half-truths and misinformation. Definitely nice to have access to all necessary files from one OP, really hope this gets stickied so all can see what a simple solution you have posted!
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about to do 1 more update, I just discovered a "kinda" 1 click method using simply the recovery menu
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I just ordered an S3 refurb. I'm coming from IOS, and I've got a couple of questions.
If I do an OTA update is the latest version 4.3? Also coming from IOS there were just simple one click apps to jailbreak. It seems rooting on Android is more complicated. Is there no just simple double click rooting app?
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i just added a way of basically doing this, but again this isn't hard, takes literally a few mins if you've rooted droids before
Awesome. Thank you guys for all of your feed back and input. I just wanted to do a double check because Sprint modle number is sph-l710 and virgin mobile modle number is exactly the same "sph-l710". I'm about to use this method I'll post back to verify so the op next time will have a different response to the question next time other just straight up "NO".
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hey ive really new to the world of android after moving from iphone and i need help. ive managed to root my phone have clockworkrecovery installed and working, but the problem comes when i try to install the liquidsmooth rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1911009) i clear everything but when i go to install the first part i get a status aborted status 7, please help any advice would be useful
What version of CWM do you have?
EDIT - After looking through the development thread for the ROM (which i'm going to assume you didn't) i found several mentions of your issue. The ROM devs confirmed my suspicion that the problem lies most likely in an outdated CWM recovery. Download Clockwork Rom Manager from the market and install the latest recovery version for your device, i'm going to assume its the AT&T SG3 but this is a guess since you didn't say what device you are using. Once the recovery is installed try flashing again. I'm going to make another guess and say you probably dont have a working OS on your phone either, if this is true you have 2 choices...you can either download the recovery from here CWM 6.0.1.2: http://db.tt/QHZZqecH and copy it to an external sd card and flash it from the the existing recovery OR you will have to flash a different rom that will boot up to get you to the market.
P.S. - In the future try to provide as much information as possible to help out whoever may be trying to help you. What phone you have, what rom you are on if any, what you have attempted in effort to fix the problem. The more info you give the easier it will be for someone to help you, and improve your chances of getting it fixed quickly.
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/104
Go to this link download the recovery.img
Follow the indications. Two methods are offered to you.
Android App Install Method (Preferred):
Download the GooManager app from either location:
Market Link
Direct Download
Install the app and open it. Tap menu then hit Install OpenRecoveryScript. Tap Yes. Verify that the filename displays your device's code name and hit Yes. The file will download and your device will install the recovery automatically.
Download - Recovery Image
Method (using dd):
openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-d2att.img
Download the above file.
Using adb shell or terminal emulator:
su
dd if=/sdcard/recoveryfilename.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Make certain that you get this command right. Typing the wrong number could result in a brick!
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What version of CWM do you have?
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CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4
Also, I know you're new around here but this kind of stuff go in Q&A. this being said, have fun flashing ROMs and kernels and be careful with what you flash. I dont think Bricking a 600$ device is so funny.
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I would have to agree with liltitiz once you get the rom going and use TWRP, the interface is much easier to use, it includes a built in file manager as well as on screen keyboard support for naming backups as you run them.
Go to this link download the recovery.img
Follow the indications. Two methods are offered to you.
Android App Install Method (Preferred):
Download the GooManager app from either location:
Market Link
Direct Download
Install the app and open it. Tap menu then hit Install OpenRecoveryScript. Tap Yes. Verify that the filename displays your device's code name and hit Yes. The file will download and your device will install the recovery automatically.
Download - Recovery Image
Method (using dd):
openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-d2att.img
Download the above file.
Using adb shell or terminal emulator:
su
dd if=/sdcard/recoveryfilename.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Make certain that you get this command right. Typing the wrong number could result in a brick!
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that seems a little to advanced for me
Lets start at the top, can you boot your phone or are you stuck with no OS currently? I'm gonna be here for a while so check back often and we can get this sorted out tonight.
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Also, I know you're new around here but this kind of stuff go in Q&A. this being said, have fun flashing ROMs and kernels and be careful with what you flash. I dont think Bricking a 600$ device is so funny.
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lol thnx i will remember tips from both of u
dntesinfrno said:
Lets start at the top, can you boot your phone or are you stuck with no OS currently? I'm gonna be here for a while so check back often and we can get this sorted out tonight.
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so your correct i have the samsung s3 i747 with rogers
after all the resets it still boots up back to the default system
i do the factory reset
cache reset
followed by the reset found under advanced
i proceed to install from zip and the LIQUIDSMOOTH JellyBean v2.0 RC5 (D2ATT) will begin followed by the error message that i spoke of earlier
i than go back and reboot
sorry for late responses im still new and have a 5 minute wait period
kul1 said:
so your correct i have the samsung s3 i747 with rogers
after all the resets it still boots up back to the default system
i do the factory reset
cache reset
followed by the reset found under advanced
i proceed to install from zip and the LIQUIDSMOOTH JellyBean v2.0 RC5 (D2ATT) will begin followed by the error message that i spoke of earlier
i than go back and reboot
sorry for late responses im still new and have a 5 minute wait period
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Ok, go ahead to the google play store and search for clockwork rom manager, download this and install it. Once inside the app the top button will ask you to choose your device to install the latest recovery image, of course you are looking form Samsung Galaxy S3 AT&T. Once the download is complete it will automatically install, at this point you can click the reboot into recovery button and follow the OP for installing the ROM.
ROM manager for cwm recovery. You need to pay if you want touche recovery.
Or use the first method from my other post. Using goo manager from the play store to get twrp recovery. Which I prefer over cwm touch.
Either way are easy and depends only on what recovery you want
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Yes, i'm just trying to get his ROM installed then he (or she?) can experiment
dntesinfrno said:
Yes, i'm just trying to get his ROM installed then he (or she?) can experiment
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Yup, one at a time. No offense but two sets of instructions could be confusing to a new user. Get a working phone first, then go for the tweaks and experiment....a little at a time and carefully.
Haven't heard from him (or her) in a while, hope they are too busy checking our their sweet new ROM to let me know if they got it working :laugh:
Let's hope so. One.....drawback....I guess in android is that there is usually 7 different ways to get to the same end result and that's what confuses most new users.....too many options :what:
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Let's hope so. One.....drawback....I guess in android is that there is usually 7 different ways to get to the same end result and that's what confuses most new users.....too many options :what:
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Drawback or exactly the point depending on how you look at it i suppose. Thats the beauty and challenge of open source, which is why reading and understanding what you are getting into is emphasized so much....although seemingly hopelessly sometimes.
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Haven't heard from him (or her) in a while, hope they are too busy checking our their sweet new ROM to let me know if they got it working :laugh:
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lol sorry i had just gotten home from work and somehow knocked out..i dont have any access to play store at the moment
Most custom aosp based ROM you need to flash gapps usually found in the op of the ROM thread.
Q1.*How do I root my device? ***IF THIS HELPS YOU HIT THE THANKS BUTTON!! ITS LITERALLY ONE CLICK!***
Step 1: Download this file.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pr70fitqpq9c4l6/Huawei-Fusion-2-Recovery-Root.zip
Step 2 ut the Huawei Fusion 2 Recovery Root.zip on your desktop.
Step 3 : Download and install "Huawei Fusion 2 U8665 ADB drivers.rar" from here (password is xda-developers.com)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/z70julkgz1c9hss/Huawei-Fusion2-U8665-adb-drivers.rar
Install by opening .rar and running "DriverSetup.exe".
Step 4 :Make a folder called "Huawei Fusion 2" on your desktop.
Step 5 :Extract Zip from step 2 into your fusion 2 folder.
Step 6 :Turn off phone.
Step 7 :Reboot fastboot by holding Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously for 10-20 seconds.
(It will freeze at ATT logo. This is fastboot, it's a freeze to be happy about)
Step 8 :Connect phone to computer.
Step 9 : Open the folder you made and open the extracted zip (if you haven't extracted do this now)
Step 10 : Double click "Run Me"
Step 11 :Type "fastboot devices" and hit enter this will confirm if you are connected via fastboot (you are) if your connected it will list some numbers and letters and the words fastboot next to the numbers and letters.
Step 12 :Now flash modified recovery by typing "fastboot flash recovery recovery.superrecovery.img" into the "run me" window and hitting enter.
Step 13 :Unplug after the process runs says finished. And gives you the total time.
Step 14 :Remove back of phone and take out battery for 10-15 seconds.
Step 15 :Reinsert battery hold volume up and power button simultaneously until it boots into recovery (15-20 seconds of holding both buttons)
Step 16 :Reboot Device by selecting the "reboot device" option with the volume buttons (it should already start with reboot highlighted) so just press the power button to reboot.
Step 17 :Grab a beer and relax as your device reboots with SuperSU (main root app)!
Enjoy and thanks to robotic buddy for initial guide and download links, also special thanks to RFE for the 1st Root method on the Huawei Fusion 2!
***LINKS FIXED***
If they go down PM me.
nice step yhanks for share
hit the thumbs up!
:good:Thumbs up if you like. Its not shared I wrote it based off of RFE and RoboticBuddy's original rooting method.
thx!!! WORKING! ))
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thx!!! WORKING! ))
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Thanks or donate if you where helped by my guide!
Hey, thanks for making this guide! Glad to see there are still some people wanting more support for this phone
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My GalaxyNote is in the shop. : (
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Hey, thanks for making this guide! Glad to see there are still some people wanting more support for this phone
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My note is with samsung being repaired. Got this phone as an alternative to an old iphone 3g I had. I was happy as hell to see your and RFE's root methods. Wanted to make a guide that was noob friendly, as I imagine many folks buying this phone are new to android, in my situation, or ona budget.
Point is I wanted a step by step guide to be accessible to everyone. Thanks for the support roboticbuddy, and thanks for your initial work.
I am in the process of getting a CWM custom recovery image for the device, and then CYANOGEN MOD!
Shagerty said:
My note is with samsung being repaired. Got this phone as an alternative to an old iphone 3g I had. I was happy as hell to see your and RFE's root methods. Wanted to make a guide that was noob friendly, as I imagine many folks buying this phone are new to android, in my situation, or ona budget.
Point is I wanted a step by step guide to be accessible to everyone. Thanks for the support roboticbuddy, and thanks for your initial work.
I am in the process of getting a CWM custom recovery image for the device, and then CYANOGEN MOD!
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Once we get ourselves CWM, we basically have full control over this tiny phone
I was planning to build CWM, but I don't have the computer power to do so.
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And also, I will add this to my thread of Q&A later. Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095238
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Please help build cwm
RoboticBuddy said:
Once we get ourselves CWM, we basically have full control over this tiny phone
I was planning to build CWM, but I don't have the computer power to do so.
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And also, I will add this to my thread of Q&A later. Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095238
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Roboticbuddy you rule. If you need any files PM me here or on androidforums, same name different forum.
Also check out the all things root sticky D-U-R-X is compiling on the huawei fusion 2 at androidforums.com,
http://androidforums.com/fusion-2-all-things-root/
I have built CWM for this phone. Only test builds, mind you, and I have not tested it myself.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141505
YES
RoboticBuddy said:
I have built CWM for this phone. Only test builds, mind you, and I have not tested it myself.
I will test it. Did you just run the recovery builder with the recovery.img, or with the 3 other files as well.
http://db.tt/0AaGaNB9
Thats the test build. Works to select up and down in the menu but not select an actual process.
This is after. Phone still works after a battery pull!!
http://db.tt/y3mmQZvG
http://db.tt/Tidl2Zo5
Successfully flashed back the stock Recovery image. (done that before but glad to no it works back and forth)
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Shagerty said:
RoboticBuddy said:
I have built CWM for this phone. Only test builds, mind you, and I have not tested it myself.
I will test it. Did you just run the recovery builder with the recovery.img, or with the 3 other files as well.
http://db.tt/0AaGaNB9
Thats the test build. Works to select up and down in the menu but not select an actual process.
This is after. Phone still works after a battery pull!!
http://db.tt/y3mmQZvG
http://db.tt/Tidl2Zo5
Successfully flashed back the stock Recovery image. (done that before but glad to no it works back and forth)
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Yes, I just used the recovery builder.
So your build of CWM, you are able to select the options, unlike mine?
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Shagerty said:
Yes, I just used the recovery builder.
So your build of CWM, you are able to select the options, unlike mine?
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No unfortunately not.
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RoboticBuddy said:
No unfortunately not.
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Ah, alright. Were you able to find the files?
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Shagerty said:
Ah, alright. Were you able to find the files?
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I found the fstabs file, and what I believe is the postrecoveryboot.sh file.
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RoboticBuddy said:
I found the fstabs file, and what I believe is the postrecoveryboot.sh file.
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Were did you find it, and what is it used for, if you know?
I'm still all new to this
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Fusion 2
RoboticBuddy said:
Shagerty said:
Were did you find it, and what is it used for, if you know?
I'm still all new to this
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Oh god ive been hacking and deving a new phone the past 3 days. Ill look for those files again and tell you where I found them. I can post a dropbox link if you need access?
The postrecoveryboot.sh I believe has something to do with rebooting "post" recovery maybe it will fix the wifi off upon reboot issue?
The fstabs file I dont even have a stab at.. sorry robotic buddy.
So have you gotten cwm developed to the point where we can select options yet?
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working CWM
Hi,
I was able to install the CWM recovery of Y201 from the below forum on the Fusion 2 using the fastboot flashing recovery steps for Fusion2. ":/fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" with the Y201 recovery file saved in the same folder.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35908322
even tho the Y201 recovery is little slower on the Fusion2, I was able to backup the rom, install new custom roms of Y200 and restore the original carrier rom.
The y200 roms I installed and successfully booted into fusion 2 were:
1) CleanBaseRom#5.zip (same as carrier rom with out most of att junk)
2)ICS_OS_20130203.zip (same as carrier rom with ICS theme, had problem with gallery and screen would not turn on from sleep)
Didnt see much difference so restored the carrier rom back.
Hopefully this helps
Easier cwm install method!
Oct3178 said:
Hi,
I was able to install the CWM recovery of Y201 from the below forum on the Fusion 2 using the fastboot flashing recovery steps for Fusion2. ":/fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" with the Y201 recovery file saved in the same folder.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35908322
even tho the Y201 recovery is little slower on the Fusion2, I was able to backup the rom, install new custom roms of Y200 and restore the original carrier rom.
The y200 roms I installed and successfully booted into fusion 2 were:
1) CleanBaseRom#5.zip (same as carrier rom with out most of att junk)
2)ICS_OS_20130203.zip (same as carrier rom with ICS theme, had problem with gallery and screen would not turn on from sleep)
Didnt see much difference so restored the carrier rom back.
Hopefully this helps
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***We Have an Easier CWM Install Method Available!***
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Use this step by step walkthrough to flash fully functional CWM for the Huawei Fusion 2!!
Sincerely,
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1. you have to be rooted and on STOCK ZV9. the easiest way in my option is to lgnpst. here is a guide http://pastebin.com/g8hXBaaA
use this v9 tot file instead of the v7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2091883&highlight=tot
2. you need to root v9 with this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050582
3. you need to download the update zip and rename it update.zip. http://d-h.st/0a9
4. you need to move update.zip to /cache using a file explorer (this is why you need root)
5. reboot into stock recovery. get into stock recovery by holding vol down+ home button+ power button until captive lights flash then release.
for some people programs such as romtoolbox's rebooter works and for others it doesnt but you can try.
6. choose "apply update from cache." then "update.zip"
7. you are now running JB.
8. restore root by using root keeper
9. if you want to reroot use the same method for zv9 above
Congrats, you have rooted jellybean!
LASTLY! Im not responsible for what you do to your phone!!!
Thanks to:
engine95
klyang88
jhgti
ALBERTOSCLN
fiddy619
kc_exactly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38549284
any problems or fixes just let me know
javskies said:
Since people have been having problems or whatever with Kc's guide I am posting the link to the original way to flash jb which worked for me and others. All thanks go to him for making this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38549284
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium
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Hey, if they follow that method won't they be soft bricked the first time they reboot their phone?
kc_exactly said:
Hey, if they follow that method won't they be soft bricked the first time they reboot their phone?
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Welp didn't notice that was in there lol. Thanks for the catch
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so i made an actual guide because i did this in the car since kc removed his at the time.
here is the updated version which shouldn't cause a brick except for a few that make a mistake here or there.
Noob Question about this guide
First of all, thank you all for what you do for the Android community
I am obviously a noob, so please bear with me.
I recently used engine95's guide to root and unlock my Sprint LG Optimus G. It was simple and worked perfectly. I have not yet had a chance to attempt flashing any rom's and just noticed that I can actually have Jelly Bean now. So, I am rooted and unlocked. I have recently downloaded Titanium Backup, FreeGee, ROM Manager, Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, and ES File Explorer. I chose TWRP during the unlock procedure with FreeGee. I am now running Titanium Backup on everything (seems to be stuck at 96% with YouTube).
I am about to run through javskies guide to flashing JB (this guide just made more sense to me). I am hoping Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper will keep me from having to root again after the update, but if not, I think I can handle rooting again.
My main questions are:
1) I noticed something in another post about uninstalling FreeGee due to its current incompatibility with JB. Is this correct?
2) Looking at step 4 of javskies guide
4. you need to move update.zip to /cache using a file explorer (this is why you need root)
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, I noticed that I do not see a file named 'cache' either when using ES File Explorer or Windows Explorer. (I haven't figured out how to paste a screenshot into a post, so I attached a JPEG screenshot.)
3) Because I did not see the /cache folder, I looked at the Flashing Guide and now I am even more confused because the steps for
ROM update without SDcard
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seem a bit out of my leauge...or maybe I am being lazy.
4) How would you all handle a wife/significant other who wants to kill me for spending hours on end reading through posts?
Honestly, if I can grasp how to manage the .zip file correctly in this procedure, I am sure I will be fine.
Because I know it matters...quick thanks to javskies, engine95, fiddy619, and kc_exactly for (unknowingly) getting me this far. Also to _Epic, who apparently is losing his patience with Android illiterates, like myself
Good grief, I hope this post ends up looking right...it is my very first time posting...(just noticed the 'preview' button.)
Thanks guys!
Cache is a folder in the root directory. That is the very bottom of directories. If your rooted you will see it. Put the file there.
And freegee is not compatible for the jelly bean update. So, you are correct to remove it. It will cause a soft brick.
The app is safe just sitting there. But if you run it after the update you will have problems. So, I would remove it for now. Out of sight, out of mind.
Part of the steps to fix the soft brick will be too format the whole phone. So, remove it. The creator of the app is a very active member here on xda. He is working on a fix. Just check back on xda. We will all know when it is fixed.
And it doesn't bother me what guide you use. If you read the bottom of my guide it is basically the same as this one.
I am not a hater. I like to help everyone. There is no competition.
The update process is confusing for new people. There is no way around it. Just follow the steps and you will be fine.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium
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As for the wife. Just say what we all do.
"Honey, I am sorry, I have to fix my phone."
Or
"Hey, one sec, I have to fix my phone"
Basically, any combination of something like that usually works.
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium
Also just a heads up, after u download esfile explorer, u need to go to settings and way towards the bottom there r root settings. Make sure u have the appropriate options checked so u can back out of your sdcard folder. Super user will ask u to grant permission once u check the first option. Grant it. That way u can get to that cache folder that you need.
bowhunt2005 said:
Also just a heads up, after u download esfile explorer, u need to go to settings and way towards the bottom there r root settings. Make sure u have the appropriate options checked so u can back out of your sdcard folder. Super user will ask u to grant permission once u check the first option. Grant it. That way u can get to that cache folder that you need.
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Thank you, bowhunt. I was feeling a bit too stupid to ask again after kc's thoughtful response. I will stop googling how to access the root folder now :victory:
I cant get through step one. LGNPST keeps giving me a "the file path is empty" message
riceatusc said:
I cant get through step one. LGNPST keeps giving me a "the file path is empty" message
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Make sure you clicked both folder icons at the bottom of the window. If you used the automatic one you should be able to pick the ls970 dll and the second one is the for the .tot you downloaded
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uncle_seuss said:
Make sure you clicked both folder icons at the bottom of the window. If you used the automatic one you should be able to pick the ls970 dll and the second one is the for the .tot you downloaded
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Well now I feel like an idiot for missing something so simple. haha. Thanks
Finally got the downloaded zip file to the cache folder. Rebooting to recovery takes me to TWRP. Install failed. Is it because I am unlocked? Do I need to return to stock and re-root?
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ThrillerNstinct said:
Finally got the downloaded zip file to the cache folder. Rebooting to recovery takes me to TWRP. Install failed. Is it because I am unlocked? Do I need to return to stock and re-root?
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This guide is geared more to people who are already unlocked. Check this one to flash via twrp http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169074
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This guide worked well for me - I'm now ZVB stock rooted (not unlocked but do have FreeGee bought and installed). The hardest part was getting recovery to boot
Thanks javskies, your guide worked perfectly. I'm now back to stock rooted ZVB.
I dont know why this guide has been lost in the forums. I coudnt find it until you helped me out javskies.
This guide is perfect for those who want stock zvb that have locked phones.
EFEXR said:
Thanks javskies, your guide worked perfectly. I'm now back to stock rooted ZVB.
I dont know why this guide has been lost in the forums. I coudnt find it until you helped me out javskies.
This guide is perfect for those who want stock zvb that have locked phones.
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No problem. This guide is now pretty much just for people in your situation since we have stock roms and the otas so not many are really going to need it. I'm very glad it helped you out and it sucks to hear that shelnutt couldn't help your situation :/
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No problem. This guide is now pretty much just for people in your situation since we have stock roms and the otas so not many are really going to need it. I'm very glad it helped you out and it sucks to hear that shelnutt couldn't help your situation :/
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda premium
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Actually, shelnutt had a way but he said there was also a risk of bricking my phone. I told him I couldnt because I dont have insurance nor do I have a backup phone. I will do it his way within time once I can get a backup phone. Hopefully, within two months.
He also said there were many people in the same situation that can't unlock phone. He's also trying to find the problem and work out a solution in the future.
EFEXR said:
Actually, shelnutt had a way but he said there was also a risk of bricking my phone. I told him I couldnt because I dont have insurance nor do I have a backup phone. I will do it his way within time once I can get a backup phone. Hopefully, within two months.
He also said there were many people in the same situation that can't unlock phone. He's also trying to find the problem and work out a solution in the future.
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good to hear he's working out the kinks! hopefully he gets its before youre replacement phone so you can flash some of the great roms for this phone. gotta love the devs lol
New root method discovered!!!!!! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602657
Nvm all what follows
Update: there is much hubub at the rzr thread as to it not working for some users.
Outcome: You must install the latest Moto USB drivers.
More hubub : see my StickyWickets.
Latest Moto USB drivers.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
Here is the guts of the work around. updated 9/12/13-osx problems fixed now?
http://www.mediafire.com/download/l7qqr6xx6vt2x6u/motochopper_1_3_xt907.zip
For vzw 98.18.78 xt907 only.
If you need help search google for that file for now. Op in progress. I thought it best to spell out the steps & warnings!! (As someone did misuse this at my linking to it in it's former bare form)
Thanks to livinginkaos the real Op!
Though it is a copy of that other Great forum's Op.
Instructions:
0. You must install the latest Moto USB drivers
1. Download Motochopper_1.1.2
2. Extract files
3. Connect the phone to the computer USB 2 port
4. Ensure that USB debugging is enabled
5.*Execute the Run.bat on Windows or Run.sh on Linux/Mac
6. Follow the prompts
7. Check for root access if none goto next steps.
*
If you had previous root, sometimes it is required to clean the system partition of any remnants, so we can do that here:
*
( Partial restore steps. Note this will not substitute for a FXZ/XML restore. )
8. Download the proper system.img or system.img.ext4 for your device
9. Place the file in the motochopper_1.1.2 directory
10. Jump back to #3
StickyWickets to get over:
1. You may need to enter stock recovery & do a data wipe/reset if you hang at the big M.
To enter stock recovery (which has a bug in the secret double press action), from the dead android, you need to do any of these:
a) Press & hold both volume keys for 2 sec & release.
b) Hold volume down and tap volume up and the menu comes up.
2. Be sure to use only the fastboot in the motochopper root exploit.
WARNING: This ONLY works for the XT907 on 98.18.78. *DO NOT use it on any other device or version!!
INCLUDES LINUX/MAC SUPPORT thanks to*tECHIDNA
Credits:
djrbliss*for Motochopper
SamuriHL*for the Motochopper update
realbbb*for the original concept of this particular rollback
& the testers that helped get here
Would anyone be kind enough to maybe put up a mirror or a direct link I am unable to download from said link... I registered.. then forced to register on another site... for a download link that never appears and when I do get a download its just spam grrr
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ezknives said:
Would anyone be kind enough to maybe put up a mirror or a direct link I am unable to download from said link... I registered.. then forced to register on another site... for a download link that never appears and when I do get a download its just spam grrr
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<MODERATOR EDITED - NO 4SHARED LINKS ALLOWED>
Is the link but it's 700 mb , sign up is easy. My free mediafire is only 200 mb free ul.
OK I have put the file on Mega.
http://SamuriHL_Down...o.nz/#!HBoERDzJ
And the Security Key is I0H4nBPN76ATNoZo2w3XcVIDOZVLWtRJAzggnevtcIs - You will need to copy and paste this into the file as Mega automatically encrypts them.
And using MD5 Checker version 4.0, I came up with This as the MD5
1F83F70D0290775C97EEE5647534C284
Droid razr m
I was unlocked and rooted when I received ota 98.18.78 om my razr M. After the update I lost root but am still unlocked. will this utility work for me?
bryan942 said:
I was unlocked and rooted when I received ota 98.18.78 om my razr M. After the update I lost root but am still unlocked. will this utility work for me?
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Yes. You can also install a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) and flash SU binaries, or use a custom ROM.
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I am new to this. I have not attempted to flash a custom rom yet ..the main reason I rooted was to save battery power on my razr m which is disappointing..almost dead after 4 hours of use. I am still not sure how I rooted my phone. I used Dan's method for unlocking the bootloader..when it was finished I was unlocked and rooted. which is better for beginners TWRP or CWM? thanks .
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On step one it says does not recognize C/ documents as a drive. How do I push the files to my sd card?
I can't get thru step one. i put it in fast boot mode. I hit up and down and power and phone reboots into normal mode. My boot loader is still unlocked. will this utility work for me?
bryan942 said:
I can't get thru step one. i put it in fast boot mode. I hit up and down and power and phone reboots into normal mode. My boot loader is still unlocked. will this utility work for me?
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Just copy the file to the root of your sdcard manually, then proceed to step 2
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I obtained root again with the utility. However my phone locked up when trying to upgrade from sd card. I upgraded from my phone itself again then did the last step (restore root) . Im back to a rooted razr m again and also unlocked. I was rooted and unlocked before I took the update 98.18.78 but after the update I lost root but was still unlocked. Thanks. bryan
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What is the best and most user friendly recovery system for my unlocked and rooted razr m XT907? TWRP CWM safestrap?
bryan942 said:
I obtained root again with the utility. However my phone locked up when trying to upgrade from sd card. I upgraded from my phone itself again then did the last step (restore root) . Im back to a rooted razr m again and also unlocked. I was rooted and unlocked before I took the update 98.18.78 but after the update I lost root but was still unlocked. Thanks. bryan
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What is the best and most user friendly recovery system for my unlocked and rooted razr m XT907? TWRP CWM safestrap?
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I like TWRP the best, personally. Nothing wrong with CWM though. Safe strap was intended for locked bootloaders and not usually used with an unlocked boot loader.
Sent from my Droid Razr M using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Is TWRP MANAGER same as TWRP Is it the same thing?
bryan942 said:
Is TWRP MANAGER same as TWRP Is it the same thing?
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As Rom Manager is to CWMR so is TWRP manager to TWRP.
But twrp seems to be a better execution.
Motochopper 1.1 for RAZR M is now available at the link in the OP. MUCH easier now to root on locked 98.18.78.
Can somebody supply this again via a different link. I'm not a fan of the way this website supplies this file. My computer identified the software that they want to download it with as malware. If somebody already has the file I would appreciate a personal exchange.
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Seriously, no one wants to email me this file. I think I maybe be done with xda!
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I got this done, no thanks from the community!
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icords81 said:
Seriously, no one wants to email me this file. I think I maybe be done with xda!
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I got this done, no thanks from the community!
It is 600+ mb !!!
Also at rzr forum join up!!!
Wt......
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I could really use some help here. Hang with me as I explain what I've done and what's happening.
About a month ago, I checked for OTA update. .78 showed up, but, before installing, I went online to see that the new update didn't jive with rooted and BL unlocked Razr Ms. So....I've basically been hitting "remind me later", twice a day, since then. So my alarm goes off this morning and, in my foggy eyed and foggy head state, I hit install update.
Obviously, I lost root but BL is still unlocked. Thinking it would be easy to reroot, I uninstalled the superuser app. Well I tried to reroot with the motochopper in this thread and it's a no go. I run the bat file and it gets here and progresses no further. *daemon started successfully*
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Let someone else chime in, I am on a mac & rooting only is hard.
But use my restore & restore data (adv restore- cwmr) when done is easy. See goodies.
Hello I am on the latest stock, no root, no unlocked bl. It is my understanding if I choose to root it, I am limited to safestrap roms. Do any safestrap roms (which are all outdated?) provide any advantages over the latest stock?
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This OTA will upgrade your phone to Android 5.0.1 and bring your version up to 22.21.25
You will need a STOCK phone. STOCK recovery. Your version will need to be 21.11.23.
Release notes: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/102639
Captured the OTA today from /cache using adb pull method.
My phone is the US AWS version unlocked from Motorola.
Google Drive Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwsiWWvGFo4TZ2RpV1R5LW9zd2s/view
Successfully flashed on multiple phones.
I suppose the title of the thread should say version 22.21.25, i'm not sure how to edit the thread title.
You got this ota from 22.11.6?
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Wow this is the .23 ota
Yeah. This is the one everyone is needing i think.
Awesome! This is indeed the one that I've been waiting for- wanted to update these XT1064s before wrapping them up as gifts (less confusion over UI if they start out at Lollipop). Just successfully updated one of them, the rest should go smoothly as well.
The irony is that on the one I was tinkering with to try to downgrade/force the OTA now has the .17 recovery and build fingerprint and rejected this update. Not a big deal, I think I know how to recover it.
Thanks again who_ohw for the OTA!
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Awesome! This is indeed the one that I've been waiting for- wanted to update these XT1064s before wrapping them up as gifts (less confusion over UI if they start out at Lollipop). Just successfully updated one of them, the rest should go smoothly as well.
The irony is that on the one I was tinkering with to try to downgrade/force the OTA now has the .17 recovery and build fingerprint and rejected this update. Not a big deal, I think I know how to recover it.
Thanks again who_ohw for the OTA!
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Great, I'm glad it worked!
Can't download.. Just lists all that's in the update zip but no download option can you post another download link?
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You will have to do so from a PC probably. You might be able to do so with certain browsers and request desktop version in the options.
Is this supposed to be a flashable zip? I got 'error executing updater binary in zip'. This is using TWRP 2.8.3.0
You need to be stock. Recovery, kernel, everything. No root.
ArmStrongDickPunch said:
Can't download.. Just lists all that's in the update zip but no download option can you post another download link?
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Confirmed, you can use chrome on you phone, go to the link, go to the three dots in upper right for options, scroll down, make sure request desktop site is checked, refresh browser. There's some odd scaling issues but you should see another 3 dot menu INSIDE the browser, click this, there is a download button.
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Confirmed, you can use chrome on you phone, go to the link, go to the three dots in upper right for options, scroll down, make sure request desktop site is checked, refresh browser. There's some odd scaling issues but you should see another 3 dot menu INSIDE the browser, click this, there is a download button.
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Thanks that worked now how do I install the ota? I have an idea how but just want to make sure this is my first time side loading an ota and also I don't have to do a data wipe right?
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ArmStrongDickPunch said:
Thanks that worked now how do I install the ota? I have an idea how but just want to make sure this is my first time side loading an ota and also I don't have to do a data wipe right?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57714509&postcount=64
There are a few threads on how to do this, but this is the most recent that comes to mind. You do not need to unlock bootloader or return to stock if you are.... stock... obviously. Start at step 3.
who_ohw said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57714509&postcount=64
There are a few threads on how to do this, but this is the most recent that comes to mind. You do not need to unlock bootloader or return to stock if you are.... stock... obviously. Start at step 3.
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Forgive my ignorance re: this phone, I have a nexus 6, is there a reason this ota could not be made into a flashable zip that doesn't require everything to be stock?
mk262 said:
Forgive my ignorance re: this phone, I have a nexus 6, is there a reason this ota could not be made into a flashable zip that doesn't require everything to be stock?
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I don't know. I think so, but I dont have time to figure it out. Holidays and all. You might check out Kennys thread here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/development/rom-stock-rom-t2970427
He's made a flashable zip out of an OTA I think.
I guess if I was on 21.11.23, then I could try this. But I'm on 22.11.6 and it doesn't work. Guess I'm still playing the waiting game.
Thank you for the OTA. Was able to flash using stock recovery over 4.4.4. Took about 20-25 minutes to install and about 5 minutes to clear cache. First boot took a few more minutes. So far running great.
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Possibly a daft question, but will this work on a UK XT1068? I am okay to look an idiot for asking
Happy Christmas, thanks.
gnubash said:
Possibly a daft question, but will this work on a UK XT1068? I am okay to look an idiot for asking
Happy Christmas, thanks.
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I tried flashing it but no good. Installation is aborted after a couple of seconds
KoulisHHH said:
I tried flashing it but no good. Installation is aborted after a couple of seconds
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As I had suspected it would - yes. Thanks for replying, God bless you and Happy Christmas