Hi,
I read that SuperUser MOD can be installed on stock ROM, but I didn't understand what good is and what it does.
- works on locked boot loader?
- how install?
- what are the advantages of installing it? what are the risks?
Because I've stock 4.4.4 ROM with only root privileges...and I need stock kernel and bootloader locked because I need the camera works perfectly.
So, if someone can clear my mind about this, will be great. Thanks in advance.
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Hi,
Due a problem updating the bootloader, the phone had a soft brick.
The only ROM I was able to flash after that was a 2.3.6 Vodafone 4.5.1-134_DFP-139.
As I understand this ROM wasn't downgradeable and now I have a standard bootloader.
Can I install a new bootloader? How? Can I root this ROM? I wish to install a CM ROM.
Thanks in advance, and sorry for my bad english.
LLKS said:
Hi,
Due a problem updating the bootloader, the phone had a soft brick.
The only ROM I was able to flash after that was a 2.3.6 Vodafone 4.5.1-134_DFP-139.
As I understand this ROM wasn't downgradeable and now I have a standard bootloader.
Can I install a new bootloader? How? Can I root this ROM? I wish to install a CM ROM.
Thanks in advance, and sorry for my bad english.
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Yes，you can.But it's not necessary.You also can root the rom,and you must need the right tools.
Hi, what are these "right tools"?
Give me a link please
Help please
I have made an FAQ thread about it. To root use SuperOneClick. Rest of the info is here. In case of any doubts feel free to ask me.
The problem is that you can't root with SuperOneClick 2.1, the new one of SuperOneClick v2.3.3 seem work but now the problem is with Superuser....
I can't install 2ndinit
Ok, a cuple of reboots after SU worked now I have 2ndinit instaled.
Wich rom to install Over a non downgradeable 2.3.6 Rom?
CM7??
CM9??
I just flashed this on LB, and i used DoomLord Easy Rooting Toolkit v17, and it cannot root.
It indicated that TVR2.9 is not supported. Any guys managed to root this thing?
EDIT: SOLVED (FLASH SUPERUSER ZIP)
Isn't TVRx already rooted?
belson0425 said:
I just flashed this on LB, and i used DoomLord Easy Rooting Toolkit v17, and it cannot root.
It indicated that TVR2.9 is not supported. Any guys managed to root this thing?
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All custom roms are rooted [I mean that they are supposed to be pre-rooted]. But if you are not sure whether you have superuser access or not, kindly use this app to check that - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abcdjdj.rootverifier
If it says that you are not rooted then kindly flash this zip - http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1772586&d=1362200612
abcdjdj said:
All custom roms are rooted [I mean that they are supposed to be pre-rooted]. But if you are not sure whether you have superuser access or not, kindly use this app to check that - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.abcdjdj.rootverifier
If it says that you are not rooted then kindly flash this zip - http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1772586&d=1362200612
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Thanks a lot, I guess its the super SU problem. How bout CWM? I can't seem to push this into it even with busybox ver 1.20.2
Has anyone installed this mod:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27206423 and how is he dealing with it ??? Is it god,bad,has lag,works slow etc. Do i need to have unlocked or rooted phone to install this mod ??? I have GSM phone and 4.3. software.
your phone needs to be unlocked, have cwm installed, and has to be a deodexed rom.
Zepius said:
your phone needs to be unlocked, have cwm installed, and has to be a deodexed rom.
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Thanks a lot
My Z1 compact is running and i am trying to unlock the bootloader. I have entered *#*#7378423#*# which says i cant unlock the bootloader.
Is there any other method to unlock the bootloader?
Anyone know if its possible?
The reason I want to do this is to install custom Roms.
Instead of unlocking, I believe its possible to root using root and then install dual recovery.
Is this possible and will it let me install custom Roms?
Your device seems to be branded by your carrier and there is no workaround.
Sent from my D5503 using xda premium
325i. said:
The reason I want to do this is to install custom Roms.
Instead of unlocking, I believe its possible to root using root and then install dual recovery.
Is this possible and will it let me install custom Roms?
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Yes, but only stock based. CM based roms require a different kernel which can only be flashed with an unlocked bootloader. So your choices are quite limited. The good news: Sonys roms are pretty good. The only question is how long their support will last in the future.
Sorry mate, but with a Bootloader unlocked allowed status set to :NO you cannot install any custom ROMs. You may however still root the phone if getting rid of bloatware or installing apps that require root is what you are after
Klucznik1 said:
Sorry mate, but with a Bootloader unlocked allowed status set to :NO you cannot install any custom ROMs. You may however still root the phone if getting rid of bloatware or installing apps that require root is what you are after
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Not completely accurate, he can still install cooked roms based on stock, as long as they do not modify boot partition as he can only run stock kernels.
Ho guys
I recently rooted my phone so I could move files into my sd card (heard it was fixed with the last update?) and had to install a custom recovery.. Seems like I can't install the update with a custom recovery on.. Would going back to stock recovery fix this? Would I still have my phone rooted? Would it reset my phone again doing so? Thanks in advance
indafeis said:
Ho guys
I recently rooted my phone so I could move files into my sd card (heard it was fixed with the last update?) and had to install a custom recovery.. Seems like I can't install the update with a custom recovery on.. Would going back to stock recovery fix this? Would I still have my phone rooted? Would it reset my phone again doing so? Thanks in advance
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Hi, if you go back to stock it will reset your phone and yes, you can root a stock recovery. if you unlock your bootloader you can permroot your stock rom,
here is the perfect guide how to do it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618
haruryu said:
if you unlock your bootloader you can permroot your stock rom,
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Since OP has custom recovery, they must have unlocked the bootloader.
My advice to the OP, since you are already bootloader unlocked, custom recovery, and root; just flash a stock rooted or custom ROM based on the updated software. Going back to a stock is a step backwards at this point, not forwards.
Same problem
redpoint73 said:
Since OP has custom recovery, they must have unlocked the bootloader.
My advice to the OP, since you are already bootloader unlocked, custom recovery, and root; just flash a stock rooted or custom ROM based on the updated software. Going back to a stock is a step backwards at this point, not forwards.
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Hi, I'd like to update my rooted M8 to 4.4.3 as well and don't (yet) want a custom ROM. I searched a bit and found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694994
Can I use this odexed file? And do I need a stock recovery? If yes, can I use this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1228648
DaFlouw said:
Hi, I'd like to update my rooted M8 to 4.4.3 as well and don't (yet) want a custom ROM. I searched a bit and found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694994
Can I use this odexed file? And do I need a stock recovery?
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No, you do no need stock recovery to flash the linked stock ROM. You flash this with custom recovery.
Odexed will work. If you don't understand the difference between odexed vs. doedexed, than do a search and learn the difference, and what it will mean to you.
redpoint73 said:
No, you do no need stock recovery to flash the linked stock ROM. You flash this with custom recovery.
Odexed will work. If you don't understand the difference between odexed vs. doedexed, than do a search and learn the difference, and what it will mean to you.
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Thank you.
After doing my research, I think I'll pick de deoxeded version, as customization is easier. But is there really a noticeable difference in speed? I will most likely just install xposed modules, should I therefore pick deoxeded or do they have nothing related? (I didn't get what kind of customization is meant in the wikis)
Sorry for asking so many questions
DaFlouw said:
After doing my research, I think I'll pick de deoxeded version, as customization is easier. But is there really a noticeable difference in speed? I will most likely just install xposed modules, should I therefore pick deoxeded or do they have nothing related? (I didn't get what kind of customization is meant in the wikis)
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Xposed should work with both deodexed and odexed ROMs; while other mods may require deodexed.
Whether there is a noticeable performance difference between odexed/deodexed, the following links saya no, with the exception of booting after clearing Dalvik:
http://www.redmondpie.com/odexed-vs-deodexed-the-difference-between-the-two-android-roms-explained/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1851750