Did someone manage to root their nexus 7 using towelroot? Without unlocking bootloader
Jaycel0820 said:
Did someone manage to root their nexus 7 using towelroot? Without unlocking bootloader
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Towelroot only supports kernels that were released before June 3rd, so anything running Android 4.4.3 KitKat that has its stock kernel cannot be rooted by towelroot at this time. Keep checking though, I'm sure it will be available soon.
Alternatively you can go to Root Me and find easy to follow guides for your device there.
Good luck,
JJE990
JJE990 said:
Towelroot only supports kernels that were released before June 3rd, so anything running Android 4.4.3 KitKat that has its stock kernel cannot be rooted by towelroot at this time. Keep checking though, I'm sure it will be available soon.
Alternatively you can go to Root Me and find easy to follow guides for your device there.
Good luck,
JJE990
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The kernel build date for 4.4.3 is March 18th. This includes 4.4.3 stock ROMs. And it is working on the Nexus 5.
Aerowinder said:
The kernel build date for 4.4.3 is March 18th. This includes 4.4.3 stock ROMs. And it is working on the Nexus 5.
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I was unaware of that, just quoting what I have read recently, thanks for the information anyway!!!
This worked on my GPE S4. I had upgraded to 4.4.3 with the OTA when it came out a week or two ago and of course I lost root after that upgrade. My laptop's in need of repairs so I haven't been able to re-root. Towelroot fixed that for me.
However, I have tried twice on the Nexus 7 (16gb 2012 Wifi only) after upgrading to 4.4.3 with the OTA and so far that has not worked. Oh well. At least my phone is how I like it again.
bagelicious said:
This worked on my GPE S4. I had upgraded to 4.4.3 with the OTA when it came out a week or two ago and of course I lost root after that upgrade. My laptop's in need of repairs so I haven't been able to re-root. Towelroot fixed that for me.
However, I have tried twice on the Nexus 7 (16gb 2012 Wifi only) after upgrading to 4.4.3 with the OTA and so far that has not worked. Oh well. At least my phone is how I like it again.
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did you check your nexus 2012 using root checker?
and good news guys i just try it on my nexus 7 2013 4.4.3 and it works!!!! i have now root locked BL
Jaycel0820 said:
did you check your nexus 2012 using root checker?
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I did check root checker and it confirmed I do not have root. I uninstalled the SuperUser app that was already on my N7 (it used to be rooted a while back.. I honestly don't even know how I lost it). Tried running towelroot again. Didn't work.
I noticed that the SU is listed as a system app and I'm wondering if that is causing the problem. I'll need to get a working laptop to do a fresh install and see if I can test towelroot out then.
i have another question , can i have a custom recovery like twrp even my bootloader is unlocked? is twrp manager apk works?
Jaycel0820 said:
did you check your nexus 2012 using root checker?
and good news guys i just try it on my nexus 7 2013 4.4.3 and it works!!!! i have now root locked BL
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Does it wipe the data in Nexus 7 2013 ?
Bravesoul90 said:
Does it wipe the data in Nexus 7 2013 ?
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no it will not wipe anything. .
Jaycel0820 said:
no it will not wipe anything. .
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Thanx so much bro, it worked well on my NEXUS 7 2013 :good:
Jaycel0820 said:
i have another question , can i have a custom recovery like twrp even my bootloader is unlocked? is twrp manager apk works?
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You can use a custom recovery regardless of bootloader status.
Bootloader can be unlocked once rooted using app from playstore and it doesn't wipe data supposedly.
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I had attempted to root my Nexus 7 (2012) 16GB WiFi only running 4.4.3 KitKat with towelroot and it had failed.
All it had done after pushing the "make it ra1n" button was froze the screen, then after a few seconds rebooted. Nothing was wiped in the process and no rooting had occoured.
It was as if nothing had happened because I am writing this reply minutes after my Nexus 7 finished rebooting.
jerrett7 said:
I had attempted to root my Nexus 7 (2012) 16GB WiFi only running 4.4.3 KitKat with towelroot and it had failed.
All it had done after pushing the "make it ra1n" button was froze the screen, then after a few seconds rebooted. Nothing was wiped in the process and no rooting had occoured.
It was as if nothing had happened because I am writing this reply minutes after my Nexus 7 finished rebooting.
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Ya. exact same situation.
updated to 4.4.4 this morning and same outcomes.
jerrett7 said:
I had attempted to root my Nexus 7 (2012) 16GB WiFi only running 4.4.3 KitKat with towelroot and it had failed.
All it had done after pushing the "make it ra1n" button was froze the screen, then after a few seconds rebooted. Nothing was wiped in the process and no rooting had occoured.
It was as if nothing had happened because I am writing this reply minutes after my Nexus 7 finished rebooting.
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It worked for me however I was already on the 4.4.4 update, not sure that has anyhting to with it but just mentioning it. Did you Download v1 or v2 of towelroot, I think v3 is out now as well.
Here's what I did:
Download the latest version of TR
Install it like you would any other app, it's going to show as a virus or something, just hit ignore or allow
Hit the big Make it rain button, should only take a second or so
Download root checker, should say congrat's
Download chainfires SU from the playstore, it may say something about the SU binaries need updated, just reboot your device and you should be all good.
Demmonnixx said:
It worked for me however I was already on the 4.4.4 update, not sure that has anyhting to with it but just mentioning it. Did you Download v1 or v2 of towelroot, I think v3 is out now as well.
Here's what I did:
Download the latest version of TR
Install it like you would any other app, it's going to show as a virus or something, just hit ignore or allow
Hit the big Make it rain button, should only take a second or so
Download root checker, should say congrat's
Download chainfires SU from the playstore, it may say something about the SU binaries need updated, just reboot your device and you should be all good.
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I have had my 7 since release and never rooted. Today I updated with the ota 4.4.4 update, then downloaded towelroot v3, ran it and it worked!! Awesome, anyway, what's the best way to get a custom recovery? Tried goo app from play store, and tried installing open recovery script, but it just sticks at downloading... Now what?
Never mind... Figured it out.
cokey77 said:
Bootloader can be unlocked once rooted using app from playstore and it doesn't wipe data supposedly.
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Which app from play store?
DMF1977 said:
I have had my 7 since release and never rooted. Today I updated with the ota 4.4.4 update, then downloaded towelroot v3, ran it and it worked!! Awesome, anyway, what's the best way to get a custom recovery? Tried goo app from play store, and tried installing open recovery script, but it just sticks at downloading... Now what?
Never mind... Figured it out.
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You said you figured it out? What did you do or what did you download and how? Just curious
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Sprint LG Optimus G android version:4.0.4 LG software version: LS970ZV9
A few weeks ago sprint pushed either a firmware update or LG pushed a software update, I didn't think anything about it and choose to update. Big mistake: I have now lost root, used root checker to confirm, also wifi tether no longer works, and root explorer will not r/w. Now my problem is I still have supersu and can't get rid of it, also wifi is acting strange.
I have tried the following to unroot: factory reset both software and bootloader methods neither removed supsu, went to supers and tried uninstall, also just tried to reroot, but no success.
I would like to unroot or perform a factory reset which gets rid of supersu and root. Then finally reroot, I have no problems losing everything and starting from scratch. Can someone explain to me how to do this?
Update: Thanks to javskies - I have used LGNPST to revert back to V7 of firmware and now have root again!!!!!!
goonies19 said:
Sprint LG Optimus G android version:4.0.4 LG software version: LS970ZV9
A few weeks ago sprint pushed either a firmware update or LG pushed a software update, I didn't think anything about it and choose to update. Big mistake: I have now lost root, used root checker to confirm, also wifi tether no longer works, and root explorer will not r/w. Now my problem is I still have supersu and can't get rid of it, also wifi is acting strange.
I have tried the following to unroot: factory reset both software and bootloader methods neither removed supsu, went to supers and tried uninstall, also just tried to reroot, but no success.
I would like to unroot or perform a factory reset which gets rid of supersu and root. Then finally reroot, I have no problems losing everything and starting from scratch. Can someone explain to me how to do this?
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if you plan on rerooting why not just lgnpst back to v7, root and unlock, and just flash a stock v9 rom?
goonies19 said:
Sprint LG Optimus G android version:4.0.4 LG software version: LS970ZV9
A few weeks ago sprint pushed either a firmware update or LG pushed a software update, I didn't think anything about it and choose to update. Big mistake: I have now lost root, used root checker to confirm, also wifi tether no longer works, and root explorer will not r/w. Now my problem is I still have supersu and can't get rid of it, also wifi is acting strange.
I have tried the following to unroot: factory reset both software and bootloader methods neither removed supsu, went to supers and tried uninstall, also just tried to reroot, but no success.
I would like to unroot or perform a factory reset which gets rid of supersu and root. Then finally reroot, I have no problems losing everything and starting from scratch. Can someone explain to me how to do this?
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Chances are pretty high that your root method installed supersu into the /system/app directory (which is ro) therefore, the only way to remove it, would be to root the phone and mount it as rw. Or as the above says, downgrade then root then next time not upgrade.
above has a name:crying: lol
benmatlock said:
Chances are pretty high that your root method installed supersu into the /system/app directory (which is ro) therefore, the only way to remove it, would be to root the phone and mount it as rw. Or as the above says, downgrade then root then next time not upgrade.
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Could you elaborate on your method?
oh also he is on v9 so there is no way to root it as of yet
yes V9
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oh also he is on v9 so there is no way to root it as of yet
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Yes I have continued reading other forum posts and it appears I updated to build #ZV9.IMM76L which has no root as of yet. Can someone explain how to revert back to V8, once again I have no issues with wiping phone and starting other, I don't have a stock rom, nor do I know how to push one to my phone.
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Could you elaborate on your method?
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Well, most root methods (including the one I used, found here) install supersu or superuser to /system/app so it would be safe to assume that that is what his core issue is (not being able to uninstall it, because it's in the system partition, which is now read only)
Sprint LG Optimus G android version:4.0.4 LG software version: LS970ZV9
Just purchases a Sprint LG Optimus G android version:4.0.4 LG software version: LS970ZV9. Is it possible to properly root my device? I have read that V9 cannot be rooted, please say it ain't so!!!
bouncerman said:
Just purchases a Sprint LG Optimus G android version:4.0.4 LG software version: LS970ZV9. Is it possible to properly root my device? I have read that V9 cannot be rooted, please say it ain't so!!!
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It can be rooted. The guide stickied in the development section shows how to root the phone for v9.
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bouncerman said:
Just purchases a Sprint LG Optimus G android version:4.0.4 LG software version: LS970ZV9. Is it possible to properly root my device? I have read that V9 cannot be rooted, please say it ain't so!!!
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we ended up finding one. here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050582
'adb' is not recognized
javskies said:
we ended up finding one. here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050582[/QUOTE
I've attempted several times to root my Optimus G several times but I receive the following message every time: 'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operablprogram or batch.
assistance with this problem will be greately appreciated.
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Make sure, or recheck USB bugging. Or your drivers didn't install right.
Type " adb devices" and see if that works.
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Can't unroot
Can't find a method to unroot from zv9 rooted. LGNPST recovery freezes at 4% once it actually starts to push the recovery. GAIO isn't compatible with zv9, so no help. Also tried pushing zvb update through TWRP then CWM with no luck, they fail when they try to open the zip.
You don't need to unroot. You need to relock the bootloader though.
In the irc, they have a method to update thru TWRP. If you wanna try that.
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engine95 said:
You don't need to unroot. You need to relock the bootloader though.
In the irc, they have a method to update thru TWRP. If you wanna try that.
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Thanks, I'll give it a try. I relock with freegee? right?
Was a little worried when it still went into TWRP after restoring with freegee, but gave it a shot installing anyway. I installed the "update.zip" file from sdcard not cache and it still worked. Now running ZVB with root thanks to VooDoo's OTA Rootkeeper!
Thanks for the help engine95!
Frustrated
And have attempted every suggestion posted but have still not been able to fix the problem regarding ADB problem that will not allow me to root my phone. I am to the point that I am ready to factor restore my Sprint Optimus G. I will delay this option for a week in hope that someone will help me resolve my problems. " I'm holding out for a hero" Bonnie Tyler
engine95 said:
Make sure, or recheck USB bugging. Or your drivers didn't install right.
Type " adb devices" and see if that works.
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bouncerman said:
And have attempted every suggestion posted but have still not been able to fix the problem regarding ADB problem that will not allow me to root my phone. I am to the point that I am ready to factor restore my Sprint Optimus G. I will delay this option for a week in hope that someone will help me resolve my problems. " I'm holding out for a hero" Bonnie Tyler
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I can't believe I forgot about this option. But run as admin/not as admin. So right click fiddy619 root, run as admin.
This seems to be the most common problem.
Let's hope this works.
Hi,
I just joined the forums this evening. This is my first post.
Basically I want to figure out how to re-root my (2013) Nexus 7 which I just updated to 4.4.2.
I installed 4.4 and had to re-root, of course losing all my settings and apps, having to reinstall and reset everything to my liking.
I have never made a backup.
I just now upgraded to 4.4.2 update, and all my settings and apps are in tact, however, I lost root.
I do not want to re-root and reinstall everything again, so I need help on recovery and steps involved.
I am still unlocked, and I have the TWRP installed as well as SuperSU and RecoveryTools.
Please advise how to make a backup and re-root in the least painful way.
(PS I did use the Wug'sFresh kit to do my rooting the first time around, and am not very comfortable using the SDK etc)
Thanks!
-Mike
Same issue. Rooted it a few days ago, reinstalled many things and now it told me to root again... omg...
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jonidontcry said:
Same issue. Rooted it a few days ago, reinstalled many things and now it told me to root again... omg...
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Hi,
It is very frustrating I want to be able to keep all my apps/settings and configurations after root, but I don't know how.
I think there is an app that allows you to keep your root after upgrades, but I haven't really figured out which way to do things.
Any pros out there who can help?
Everything is fine on my tablet right now, just the way I like it BESIDES being unrooted.
skeletal77 said:
Hi,
I just joined the forums this evening. This is my first post.
Basically I want to figure out how to re-root my (2013) Nexus 7 which I just updated to 4.4.2.
I installed 4.4 and had to re-root, of course losing all my settings and apps, having to reinstall and reset everything to my liking.
I have never made a backup.
I just now upgraded to 4.4.2 update, and all my settings and apps are in tact, however, I lost root.
I do not want to re-root and reinstall everything again, so I need help on recovery and steps involved.
I am still unlocked, and I have the TWRP installed as well as SuperSU and RecoveryTools.
Please advise how to make a backup and re-root in the least painful way.
(PS I did use the Wug'sFresh kit to do my rooting the first time around, and am not very comfortable using the SDK etc)
Thanks!
-Mike
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have you tried flashing the SuperSU zip in recovery? should be all you need to do to get root back. dont need to lose any data. just re-enable root apps aka grant root permissions when they pop up.
efan3719 said:
have you tried flashing the SuperSU zip in recovery? should be all you need to do to get root back. dont need to lose any data. just re-enable root apps aka grant root permissions when they pop up.
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Hi efan3719:
I don't have the zip in my SDcard but SuperSU is installed, but when I tap on it it says I need root access, and when I tap on Recover Tools > flash TWRP it says "need root" as well..
Should I download SuperSU zip latest file version and copy it over to my device and then run it using my file explorer?
Sorry, I may be confusing I'm still learning this stuff.
skeletal77 said:
Hi efan3719:
I don't have the zip in my SDcard but SuperSU is installed, but when I tap on it it says I need root access, and when I tap on Recover Tools > flash TWRP it says "need root" as well..
Should I download SuperSU zip latest file version and copy it over to my device and then run it using my file explorer?
Sorry, I may be confusing I'm still learning this stuff.
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download SuperSU from here http://download.chainfire.eu/370/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.80.zip, put it on your device. reboot to recovery, flash the supersu zip. reboot. you should now be rooted.
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I have the zip file now on my device.
However, when I reboot into recovery TeamWin no longer comes up it goes to dead android character with exclamation point. :/
Try the nexus root toolkit. It makes rooting very easy with great step by step instructions.
mulperi said:
Try the nexus root toolkit. It makes rooting very easy with great step by step instructions.
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I have that program. I used it to do my original unlock and root.
Can I re-root using that without losing my latest update/and settings?
I cannot boot into Recovery Mode to reinstall SuperSU (which I currently have installed on my system but it won't work when I tap on it because it says I require root).
So I cannot install the SuperSu zip I just placed onto my device.
This is confusing.
Okay I used Wugs again and looks like I am re-rooted.
Wugfresh is the answer to all these questions.-->> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
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Okay I used Wugs again and looks like I am re-rooted.
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Pls tell me what you did. Kept all your data?
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jonidontcry said:
Pls tell me what you did. Kept all your data?
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Hi,
basically I had my Nexus 7 (2013) upgraded to KitKat 4.4.2 using the automatic (wi-fi) over the air update.
it installed fine but caused me to lose root. no other information was lost, all my apps and settings were the same, i simply lost root.
when you lose root, you are no longer able to access TWRP during the bootloader startup by going into recover mode. it will show a dead Android character.
so I simply connected my Nexus to my pc and (having Wug's Root Tookit and Nexus 7 drivers already installed from my first time rooting) I selected (from Wug's drop down menu - when Wug's program starts up) my build and version.. then it did it's magic and downloaded the pertinent files. (of course you need to have USB DeBugging checked in settings > developer options or whatever..
then i selected Root option and 'install custom recover' check box as well.. and let it do its thing.
TWRP started up automatically during reboot, and did the root.. then my Nexus was all good again, all apps and data in tact, with root. all good.
Hope that helps.
Excellent sharing. I have the same issue after upgrading to 4.4.2 via OTA
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I hope I was able to help.
Basically after a system update, just do the re-root feature of Wugs and you should be good
skeletal77 said:
Hi,
basically I had my Nexus 7 (2013) upgraded to KitKat 4.4.2 using the automatic (wi-fi) over the air update.
it installed fine but caused me to lose root. no other information was lost, all my apps and settings were the same, i simply lost root.
when you lose root, you are no longer able to access TWRP during the bootloader startup by going into recover mode. it will show a dead Android character.
so I simply connected my Nexus to my pc and (having Wug's Root Tookit and Nexus 7 drivers already installed from my first time rooting) I selected (from Wug's drop down menu - when Wug's program starts up) my build and version.. then it did it's magic and downloaded the pertinent files. (of course you need to have USB DeBugging checked in settings > developer options or whatever..
then i selected Root option and 'install custom recover' check box as well.. and let it do its thing.
TWRP started up automatically during reboot, and did the root.. then my Nexus was all good again, all apps and data in tact, with root. all good.
Hope that helps.
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Fantastic post. I hadn't heard of Wug and did the old school adb push business. This was very very helpful. Many Thanks. :good:
Finally rooted again using Wug.
However it is asking me to make a full backup (nandroid).
Could someone help to show me how to make a backup correctly?
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Just before upgrading from by Google server pushed OTA 4.4 to 4.4.2 I bought Pro version of SuperSU and enabled 'Ota Survival Mode'. Worked great, after OTA still root.
Saved the trouble (with my stock recovery) to temperary 'boot' TWRP via Adb fastboot and Usb-cable to reflash SuperSu.
Yes you should just be able to use WuGFresh's nexus root toolkit to update n7 4.4.2 update
The app won't have a 4.4.2 option but you can just select root any version and it will still be able to root your n7 running 4.4.2
Such a great program...
Hope it helps others...
-droidshadow
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droidshadow said:
Yes you should just be able to use WuGFresh's nexus root toolkit to update n7 4.4.2 update
The app won't have a 4.4.2 option but you can just select root any version and it will still be able to root your n7 running 4.4.2
Such a great program...
Hope it helps others...
-droidshadow
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Just press Ctrl+U to update and you will see your new version 4.4.2 in the list.
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Hello XDA Developers! How are you doing?
I just got a Notification that, an update is available for my N7 2013. I guess it is the 4.4.3 one.
So, I rooted it with the Nexus Toolkit when I got the Tablet and have since then gotten around playing with Xposed (GravityBox[KK], Youtube AdAway, Instagram Downloader and AppOpsXposed).
My Questions now are the following:
Should I just OTA Update or should I take my Nexus Toolkit and use that?
Do I have to uninstall all the Xposed stuff? (everything on the latest stable version offered to me)
Is it necessary to Root again or is the Kernel still rooted afterwards?
Any resets necessary? Just a cache one?
Thanks in advance for your answers!
Best Regards
MstrBubbles
MstrBubbles said:
Hello XDA Developers! How are you doing?
I just got a Notification that, an update is available for my N7 2013. I guess it is the 4.4.3 one.
So, I rooted it with the Nexus Toolkit when I got the Tablet and have since then gotten around playing with Xposed (GravityBox[KK], Youtube AdAway, Instagram Downloader and AppOpsXposed).
My Questions now are the following:
Should I just OTA Update or should I take my Nexus Toolkit and use that?
Do I have to uninstall all the Xposed stuff? (everything on the latest stable version offered to me)
Is it necessary to Root again or is the Kernel still rooted afterwards?
Any resets necessary? Just a cache one?
Thanks in advance for your answers!
Best Regards
MstrBubbles
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Give this thread a read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2523217. It's simple to understand and super informative when it comes to updating OTAs. I know it's in the Nexus 5 forums, but the same principals apply.
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charesa39 said:
Give this thread a read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2523217. It's simple to understand and super informative when it comes to updating OTAs. I know it's in the Nexus 5 forums, but the same principals apply.
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Thanks allot! Read through but still got some questions:
If I want to OTA I have to go completely Stock I understand this now but, if I use the Nexus Toolkit, do I still need to Uninstall everything Xposed related and go back to stock first? Or just uninstall everything Xposed and continue with the Toolkits FW Flashing and afterwards re-rooting?
OR just use the Toolkit and everything is good to go?
Thanks again!
MstrBubbles said:
Thanks allot! Read through but still got some questions:
If I want to OTA I have to go completely Stock I understand this now but, if I use the Nexus Toolkit, do I still need to Uninstall everything Xposed related and go back to stock first? Or just uninstall everything Xposed and continue with the Toolkits FW Flashing and afterwards re-rooting?
OR just use the Toolkit and everything is good to go?
Thanks again!
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Not exactly sure how the toolkit works to update. I don't use them since I'm not a fan of toolkits. If it just boots you into custom recovery and flashes the OTA, then you need to be stock (with Xposed Framework uninstalled). If it boots you into the bootloader and fastboot flashes the individual image files, you don't need to uninstall, but you will need to reinstall/activate the framework after booting into 4.4.3. You'll also need to re-root, unless the toolkit does that for you too after updating.
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Not exactly sure how the toolkit works to update. I don't use them since I'm not a fan of toolkits. If it just boots you into custom recovery and flashes the OTA, then you need to be stock (with Xposed Framework uninstalled). If it boots you into the bootloader and fastboot flashes the individual image files, you don't need to uninstall, but you will need to reinstall/activate the framework after booting into 4.4.3. You'll also need to re-root, unless the toolkit does that for you too after updating.
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Alright thanks again!
It has been quite some time since I last used it so I googled it again and found this http://nexus5.wonderhowto.com/how-t...ndroid-4-4-3-without-losing-any-data-0155334/
In the end there is this
You should now be up to date, with root and custom recovery restored and all of your data intact. If you use Xposed, you'll have to install the framework again for your modules to become active.
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So I guess I am okay with it!
Thank you very much for your help!
I've researched or tried Towelroot, Kingo and several other methods found in this forum and others. Everything seems to be for previous (before 4.4.2) Android releases and therefore does not work with my phone.
Is there anything that currently works to root a stock OTA 4.4.2?
Help!
Thanks!
Geo
geo316 said:
I've researched or tried Towelroot, Kingo and several other methods found in this forum and others. Everything seems to be for previous (before 4.4.2) Android releases and therefore does not work with my phone.
Is there anything that currently works to root a stock OTA 4.4.2?
Help!
Thanks!
Geo
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is your boot loader unlocked??
and best way to root is install custom recovery via adb
and flash superSU.zip
pressed thanks if I helped you.
if you need further help contact me.
@SidDev said:
is your boot loader unlocked??
and best way to root is install custom recovery via adb
and flash superSU.zip
pressed thanks if I helped you.
if you need further help contact me.
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Everything is bone stock - bootloader is locked... custom recovery requires that it be unlocked correct?
geo316 said:
Everything is bone stock - bootloader is locked... custom recovery requires that it be unlocked correct?
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If you are using a sprint l900 then bootloader iS NOT LOCKED. Use a windows pc and cf's auto root and you will be rooted.
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FYI
jlmancuso said:
If you are using a sprint l900 then bootloader iS NOT LOCKED. Use a windows pc and cf's auto root and you will be rooted.
Sent from my SPH-L900 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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There is MUCH Joy.
For others who may need this info: I spent about an hour reading through the XDA forum for CF-Auto-Root.
I then spent about 10 minutes finding and installing Samsung USB Drivers
I then followed the CF Auto Root instructions. It worked. less than a minute later I was rooted.
I then spent 1/2 hour searching for, downloading, installing and configuring the APK for SuperSu 2.1 (manually since CF Auto Root installed version 1.something, which seemed to keep crashing).
For added joy I installed from Google Play WiFi Tether Router (paid app) and 10 minutes later had working Hot Spot.
Thanks for pointing me to the right place - and for the tip about my bootloader.
geo316 said:
There is MUCH Joy.
For others who may need this info: I spent about an hour reading through the XDA forum for CF-Auto-Root.
I then spent about 10 minutes finding and installing Samsung USB Drivers
I then followed the CF Auto Root instructions. It worked. less than a minute later I was rooted.
I then spent 1/2 hour searching for, downloading, installing and configuring the APK for SuperSu 2.1 (manually since CF Auto Root installed version 1.something, which seemed to keep crashing).
For added joy I installed from Google Play WiFi Tether Router (paid app) and 10 minutes later had working Hot Spot.
Thanks for pointing me to the right place - and for the tip about my bootloader.
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you should have pressed thanks for both of us instead.
me and @jlmancuso
Do I download update Ota then install on rooted rom, or flash Back to stock and update
pdolo5784 said:
Do I download update Ota then install on rooted rom, or flash Back to stock and update
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You should flash back to stock and update. Cannot install OTA over a rooted rom I believe.
However, I came from Paranoid Android and followed the advice here, and it worked perfectly. Was able to keep root and TWRP.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68314164&postcount=69
oeusr said:
You should flash back to stock and update. Cannot install OTA over a rooted rom I believe.
However, I came from Paranoid Android and followed the advice here, and it worked perfectly. Was able to keep root and TWRP.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68314164&postcount=69
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currently on CM13.1 nightly I'm going to follow what you did. Hope it will work
I was rooted I use this post, and the is a link in that thread to the actual zip your will need, and also you must have the updated TWRP as well. All the information is in that thread. but that is literally it.
Download update zip
Download Flashfire
download new TWRP
Back up you crap ( will not wipe SD card unless you tell it to )
Run FlashFire, set setting correctly
run it, you will already be rooted when done
set dev mode
re-flash new TWRP
PROFIT
Did you get the option "Restore boot and recovery images" when setting Flash OTA zip? I just got Auto mount and Mount /system read/write.
pdolo5784 said:
Do I download update Ota then install on rooted rom, or flash Back to stock and update
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You can use Flashfire to flash OTA file
i don't get the option to restore boot and recovery images. is that ok ?
pdolo5784 said:
Do I download update Ota then install on rooted rom, or flash Back to stock and update
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If you have Xposed just get Android N-ify and it's just like having 7.0
Anyone updated from DP5 / systemless root / TWRP?
And flashed zip for adaway to work.
What are the steps to update with ota zip?
Yes and everything is ok. Follow the steps carm01 suggests some post above. Its easy and at least for me everything worked. After fisrt boot you can go to TWRP and flash everything else you need.
blackra1n said:
If you have Xposed just get Android N-ify and it's just like having 7.0
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Not really other then a couple of options.
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milan187 said:
Not really other then a couple of options.
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You can get the same experience without going through the trouble of upgrading and then having to root again etc. I personally like it but we all have opinions
blackra1n said:
You can get the same experience without going through the trouble of upgrading and then having to root again etc. I personally like it but we all have opinions
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I used it months ago so there could be a lot of changes to it since then?
I don't believe the new notifications are there? Quick pull down? It's also nice that it takes up a GB less for system as well.
What rom are you on?
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milan187 said:
I used it months ago so there could be a lot of changes to it since then?
I don't believe the new notifications are there? Quick pull down? It's also nice that it takes up a GB less for system as well.
What rom are you on?
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The notifications are definitely there, so is quick pull down It's updated frequently so I'm sure the experience is the same
I'm running Dirty Unicorns 6.0.1 with ElementalX kernel
blackra1n said:
The notifications are definitely there, so is quick pull down It's updated frequently so I'm sure the experience is the same
I'm running Dirty Unicorns 6.0.1 with ElementalX kernel
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I just looked at N-Fy, pretty impressive. Good for them.
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milan187 said:
I just looked at N-Fy, pretty impressive. Good for them.
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They've definitely done a great job