I installed a stock recovery to update to 4.4.4 OTA. I then installed TWRP(openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-m8) through fastboot and attempted to install the super SU zip 2.00.
The file seemed to install properly as it gave me no errors, but I did not have root access when booting into the phone. I then tried CWM recovery (recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.8-m8). CWM installed the super SU 2.00 zip without any errors as well, but warned me before reboot that my root access was not found, I selected the option that "fixes" that, but still I am without root.
I like the 4.4.4 features but I don't want to be without root, please help me guys.
Let me know if you guys figure anything out for the stock rom. I just jumped on the latest cyanogenmod nighty till I figure this out.
Do you have s-off?
You should definitely get s-off as it makes everything so much easier.
But in the meantime, I would download the sunshine.apk and run it. It will reboot your phone and ask you to confirm and enter PayPal info. I believe your phone at this point has a soft root. If you now run superSU and allow it to install the binary, you should have root.
Related
Long story short, I was a victim of the bricked/unrecoverable OTA update situation that seems to be plaguing everyone lately. ASUS did repair my tablet, so it got back to me last week and it a fresh, untouched 4.4.2 as far as I can tell.
I am trying to get a better handle on the "proper", manual non-toolkit way of doing everything. I am up to the unlocked bootloader and have TWRP 2.8.4.0 flashed for recovery - now to root and updating.
My confusion with with flashing the SuperSU zip - should you just always us the most updated version (and where is the "proper" source everyone uses) or are there certain versions of SuperSU that pair correctly with different OS numbers (4.4.2, 4.4.4, 5.0.2, etc)? Is it always as simple as flashing the SuperSU.zip through TWRP after updating via factory image flash to a different OS version #? (Say from 4.4.2 now and flashing to 4.4.4 or 5.0.2)?
When I exited TWRP the first time after flashing it, it said I did not have superSU installed and did I want to - will that process auto-flash the zip and root the N7 with the correct superSU version (it is the latest TWRP release 2.8.4.0) or do I need to download the proper superSU.zip for TWRP to then find on my internal storage when that prompt comes up?
Thanks,
Norcalz71 said:
Long story short, I was a victim of the bricked/unrecoverable OTA update situation that seems to be plaguing everyone lately. ASUS did repair my tablet, so it got back to me last week and it a fresh, untouched 4.4.2 as far as I can tell.
I am trying to get a better handle on the "proper", manual non-toolkit way of doing everything. I am up to the unlocked bootloader and have TWRP 2.8.4.0 flashed for recovery - now to root and updating.
My confusion with with flashing the SuperSU zip - should you just always us the most updated version (and where is the "proper" source everyone uses) or are there certain versions of SuperSU that pair correctly with different OS numbers (4.4.2, 4.4.4, 5.0.2, etc)? Is it always as simple as flashing the SuperSU.zip through TWRP after updating via factory image flash to a different OS version #? (Say from 4.4.2 now and flashing to 4.4.4 or 5.0.2)?
When I exited TWRP the first time after flashing it, it said I did not have superSU installed and did I want to - will that process auto-flash the zip and root the N7 with the correct superSU version (it is the latest TWRP release 2.8.4.0) or do I need to download the proper superSU.zip for TWRP to then find on my internal storage when that prompt comes up?
Thanks,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You got it, flash recovery and select yes when it asks you if you want to install SU binary. If you plan on sticking with KitKat (that's what I'm doing, I hate Lollipop), then I recommend flashing the 4.4.4 system image via fastboot first, then flash recovery again, and then let TWRP install SU. I actually just did this yesterday. I dusted off my N7 after a year of not using it and it was still on 4.4.2 so yesterday I updated it to 4.4.4 by flashing a system image. Wanted a clean start.
I'm pretty sure it works the same for lollipop now too. Originally you needed to flash a special kernel, but I think now you can root it the same way as Kit Kat, ie. via recovery. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think I am.
_MetalHead_ said:
You got it, flash recovery and select yes when it asks you if you want to install SU binary. If you plan on sticking with KitKat (that's what I'm doing, I hate Lollipop), then I recommend flashing the 4.4.4 system image via fastboot first, then flash recovery again, and then TWRP install SU. I did this yesterday. I dusted off my N7 after a year of not using it and it was still on 4.4.2 so yesterday I updated it to 4.4.4 by flashing a system image. Wanted a clean start.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
10-4, thanks. So the 2.8.4.0 version of TWRP should already have that SU binary ready to roll (could either choose to flash it now and be rooted on 4.4.2, or fastboot flash the factory 4.4.4 and then reflash TWRP and flash the su zip?) No further superSU.zip/binary downloads, essentially?
I also think I will go with 4.4.4 for now, the 5.0.1 bricking my tablet left a bad aftertaste, it was OTA though. Perhaps fastboot factory image would have no issues.
Norcalz71 said:
10-4, thanks. So the 2.8.4.0 version of TWRP should already have that SU binary ready to roll (could either choose to flash it now and be rooted on 4.4.2, or fastboot flash the factory 4.4.4 and then reflash TWRP and flash the su zip?) No further superSU.zip/binary downloads, essentially?
I also think I will go with 4.4.4 for now, the 5.0.1 bricking my tablet left a bad aftertaste, it was OTA though. Perhaps fastboot factory image would have no issues.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It'll install the SU binary but then once you boot into the OS it prompts you to download SuperSU from the play store. Once you download it and open it, it'll prompt you to update the SU binary. Just hit yes and it'll do it for you, and then you reboot and you're done.
_MetalHead_ said:
It'll install the SU binary but then once you boot into the OS it prompts you to download SuperSU from the play store. Once you download it and open it, it'll prompt you to update the SU binary. Just hit yes and it'll do it for you, and then you reboot and you're done.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Awesome, thanks man. From all the various threads about how to root, it makes it seem WAY more involved than that.
Norcalz71 said:
Awesome, thanks man. From all the various threads about how to root, it makes it seem WAY more involved than that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No prob bud. One of the big benefits of Nexus devices is that they are super simple to root. Heck, they are super simple to do pretty much anything on. That's the only reason why I decided to start from scratch yesterday, because it's like nothing to do. The longest part was re-downloading all my apps, but still the whole process took about 30 min start to finish. If you're not downloading a ton of apps, it'll take you 5 minutes.
I know there are several threads covering similar things, however I still can't find the relevant info for my specific question.
I am on 6.0 Build L
I rooted using systemless root - I have changed nothing in my system partition as far as I know as I wanted root for AdBlock and TitaniumBU.
I am using the stock kernel too.
TWRP 2.8.7.2
I now have a 6.0.1 OTA - but I'm 100pc confused as to exactly how to go about installing this.
Some people seem to say OTA on this setup will work fine on similar setups.
Others say I need to flash 101 things to get it working.
Literally no idea.
How I Did it...
From a site with this in the title:
can_i_manually_flash_601_also_does_ota_work_with
Systemless root doesn't break ota, non-stock recovery breaks OTA.
Unlock bootloader, flash 6.0.1, flash TWRP, flash systemless root...
I did this:
Went back to stock recovery, by flashing via ADB, rebooted downloaded and attempted to install OTA on phone. Process started, rebooted, proceeded and then failed with error . Rebooted, got Factory image.
Extracted and ran flash-all.bat ONLY AFTER Removing the -w from this line:
fastboot -w update image-bullhead-mmb29k.zip
Got latest SuperSU v2.61 zip with auto boot patcher:
See androiding.how/android-6-0-1-root
Copied this to Memory on phone.
Flashed/Installed TWRP Recovery using ADB.
Booted into TWRP Recovery and installed SuperSU.
So now I'm running systemless rooted 6.01 on a Nexus 5X with mmb29k and every thing is working.
I think even though I rooted systemless 6.0, the modified Boot Image was still not letting OTA work.
We shall have to wait and see on the next OTA. Maybe just going back to stock recovery will be all that's needed.
There are some ADB commands that allow you to temporarily select a recovery image, but I'm not sure how that works.
Good Luck!
teapea said:
I know there are several threads covering similar things, however I still can't find the relevant info for my specific question.
I am on 6.0 Build L
I rooted using systemless root - I have changed nothing in my system partition as far as I know as I wanted root for AdBlock and TitaniumBU.
I am using the stock kernel too.
TWRP 2.8.7.2
I now have a 6.0.1 OTA - but I'm 100pc confused as to exactly how to go about installing this.
Some people seem to say OTA on this setup will work fine on similar setups.
Others say I need to flash 101 things to get it working.
Literally no idea.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi!
So my HTC was rooted and all fun, but I couldn't install the OTA update due to TWRP recovery. So I unrooted and uninstalled TWRP. And then I received the official OTA update from HTC. Now my phones runs marshmallow and its smooth AF! I'm happy with it, but my QUESTION IS, How to root it again? I did try to root it and looked up for Youtube videos to figure it out, but I failed! Can someone help?
P.S: I couldn't find and videos on Youtube for rooting HTC one M8 on marshmallow.
1) Flash TWRP.
2) Flash SuperSU 2.67 BETA. It will flash superuser in systemless mode by patching the boot image. No other method as of now if you want root in system.
PS : AND REMEMBER, if TWRP shows you with an option to flash SuperSU after you're done flashing and/or later on whenever accessing your recovery, PRESS "DO NOT INSTALL" as flashing it using this option will mess up your system. Root will be present by flashing 2.67, it's just that TWRP isn't able to detect it.
Patched boot image is for "traditional" root (which modifies the system). The new "systemless" root method does not install the patched boot image.
I'm trying to install the new OTA that was just released while keeping Xposed, Root, and TWRP and coming up with a process for the future to apply each OTA going forward without dealing with the mess I'm dealing with now. Any and all help is appreciated . I'm very strong and comfortable with using fastboot commands and flashing and just need someone to help me wrap my head around the process of doing this and step by step instructions of achieving my goal. So currently I have downloaded the new OTA_PERFUME_WL_M60_SENSE80GP_VZW_NA_Gen_Unlock_1.80.617.1_R-1.53.617.5_release_480240aw6u8xea6328m583.zip file. I have the latest TWRP installed on my phone, I have the latest Systemless Root zip (BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-forceencrypt.zip), as well as the latest Systemless Xposed zip (Xposed-v85.6-sdk23-systemless.zip). I have also downloaded the TWRP clean system Backup 1.53.617.5_twrp.zip. My phone is a T-Mobile HTC 10 that I've converted into a US Unlocked model by S-Offing it, changing the CID to the super CID (11111111), and installed the 1.53.617.5 RUU. I tried doing different steps on different guides here and now my phone is all sorts of messed up. Root isn't working 100% (es file explorer fails when trying to toggle on root explorer, but fx explorer works fine), and Xposed is broken (modules don't work, Xposed app saying no framework found even though I've flashed it). Can someone help me with what I should do to be able to install the OTA, root, have Xposed, and keep TWRP so that way in the future, I can apply and OTA and keep the rest?
Thanks!
wschamps42 said:
I'm trying to install the new OTA that was just released while keeping Xposed, Root, and TWRP and coming up with a process for the future to apply each OTA going forward without dealing with the mess I'm dealing with now. Any and all help is appreciated . I'm very strong and comfortable with using fastboot commands and flashing and just need someone to help me wrap my head around the process of doing this and step by step instructions of achieving my goal. So currently I have downloaded the new OTA_PERFUME_WL_M60_SENSE80GP_VZW_NA_Gen_Unlock_1.80.617.1_R-1.53.617.5_release_480240aw6u8xea6328m583.zip file. I have the latest TWRP installed on my phone, I have the latest Systemless Root zip (BETA-SuperSU-v2.74-2-forceencrypt.zip), as well as the latest Systemless Xposed zip (Xposed-v85.6-sdk23-systemless.zip). I have also downloaded the TWRP clean system Backup 1.53.617.5_twrp.zip. My phone is a T-Mobile HTC 10 that I've converted into a US Unlocked model by S-Offing it, changing the CID to the super CID (11111111), and installed the 1.53.617.5 RUU. I tried doing different steps on different guides here and now my phone is all sorts of messed up. Root isn't working 100% (es file explorer fails when trying to toggle on root explorer, but fx explorer works fine), and Xposed is broken (modules don't work, Xposed app saying no framework found even though I've flashed it). Can someone help me with what I should do to be able to install the OTA, root, have Xposed, and keep TWRP so that way in the future, I can apply and OTA and keep the rest?
Thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am also just starting this procedure... Just bought my 10 today, and I am starting slowly.. All I know is that if you dont change anything in /system directory and have stock recovery, OTAs perform fine.
So my plan is unlock bootloader, flash TWRP, root, flash ElementalX, install xposed and after that flash stock firmware. Both SuperSU AND Xposed should be systemless. I know that AdAway can also be systemless, but I have to figure out everything beucase I just charged and turn on the phone
Download Xposed for Material Design... I had the same issue with the "framework not found" error.
civicdelslow said:
Download Xposed for Material Design... I had the same issue with the "framework not found" error.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah I've downloaded the latest. Now I have an Xposed is installed but not active error :-/
The last version (85.6) doesn't work that well. It's better to install version 85.5 which works fine.
Hi hope you can help. Just recently installed this root and all is working well:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/rom-android-7-nougat-t3449078
However I now need root access for a few apps to work. With super su installed it says that the device isn't rooted. But thought the ROM would make it rooted? If not how do you root this ROM?
Thanks
No need for a usb or computer since you have TWRP! Assuming you flashed that ROM with TWRP..
If you don't have TWRP that's bad.
Just go to http://www.supersu.com/download and download the "Recovery Flashable" version and flash it on to your device and after that you should be rooted! REMINDER: Never say yes when TWRP offers to root your device (it might even ask after you flash SuperSU)