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Question how do i unroot my dev edtion m8 running 5.0.1, i search and cant find a answer, does the fully unroot method work in su?
Next question if i use the the fully unroot method then flash stock recovery is that all i have to do?

toysoldierq said:
Question how do i unroot my dev edtion m8 running 5.0.1, i search and cant find a answer, does the fully unroot method work in su?
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It should work, yes.
toysoldierq said:
Next question if i use the the fully unroot method then flash stock recovery is that all i have to do?
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That depends on exactly what you are trying to accomplish. What is your reason for unrooting and returning to stock (as it sounds like that is what you are trying to do)?

redpoint73 said:
It should work, yes.
That depends on exactly what you are trying to accomplish. What is your reason for unrooting and returning to stock (as it sounds like that is what you are trying to do)?
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Not really trying the get back to stock, i use su temporary with a app now im finish with it i just want to remove it, i did not change no system files nothing just use it to gain access with a app.

toysoldierq said:
Not really trying the get back to stock, i use su temporary with a app now im finish with it i just want to remove it, i did not change no system files nothing just use it to gain access with a app.
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Then just unroot with SU.
Restoring stock recovery is only necessary if you want the ability to install future OTA updates. But again, you were not specific as to your end goal.

redpoint73 said:
Then just unroot with SU.
Restoring stock recovery is only necessary if you want the ability to install future OTA updates. But again, you were not specific as to your end goal.
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just wanted my phone the way it was before i even start with the whole thing thats all, does su leave any traces of files after?

toysoldierq said:
just wanted my phone the way it was before i even start with the whole thing thats all, does su leave any traces of files after?
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I believe the SU app will still be present, but you can then just uninstall it.
Aside from that, not sure if any "traces" will still be present or not. If you want to be sure its fully stock, than RUU.
You say you don't want to return to full stock. But then you say you want it the way it was before you started any mods. That is the same as returning to stock.

redpoint73 said:
I believe the SU app will still be present, but you can then just uninstall it.
Aside from that, not sure if any "traces" will still be present or not. If you want to be sure its fully stock, than RUU.
You say you don't want to return to full stock. But then you say you want it the way it was before you started any mods. That is the same as returning to stock.
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root checker says its off, but i really dont wanna ruu lol to much work setting back up my phone, but if thats the only way to be sure o well.

toysoldierq said:
root checker says its off, but i really dont wanna ruu lol to much work setting back up my phone, but if thats the only way to me sure o well.
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If root checker says no root, and in bootloader is says Software Status is "official" than I probably wouldn't worry about it too much.

redpoint73 said:
If root checker says no root, and in bootloader is says Software Status is "official" than I probably wouldn't worry about it too much.
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ok i will take your word for it, what rom are you running?

toysoldierq said:
ok i will take your word for it, what rom are you running?
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I was on stock Lollipop Dev Edition (but rooted) for a long time. Currently on SkyDragon Sense 7 v9.0.
Also, in addition to it saying "official" for software status, just restore stock recovery if you want OTA updates (as previously mentioned - but just wanted to clarify my last post). After that, you should be good to go.

redpoint73 said:
I was on stock Lollipop Dev Edition (but rooted) for a long time. Currently on SkyDragon Sense 7 v9.0.
Also, in addition to it saying "official" for software status, just restore stock recovery if you want OTA updates (as previously mentioned - but just wanted to clarify my last post). After that, you should be good to go.
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You tried gpe 5.1 H6 yet, i saw some new camera files was included in the ota zip wonder if they improve it lol

How to Update Rooted and Xposed ZE551ML

Guys, I got the notification to update my ZE551ML to WW_2.20.40.59_20150807_7712_user_rel. Problem is, I already rooted and uninstalled many bloatware. Fortunately though, I've backed up all the bloatware before I uninstalled them with Titanium Backup. Will I be able to update my phone if I were to restore all of the original apps? And do I need to remove root/and or Xposed completely or do I just turn off root via SuperSU? Thanks in advance.
PS: I've tried updating the update directly prior to WW_2.20.40.59_20150807_7712_user_rel and it failed. I didn't restore any bloatware last time though. And I have NOTHING to do with any boot loader because I don't understand any of it. Please give me step by step to successfully update my phone (preferably without OTA).

I have the same question please help me
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1st you need unroot.
2nd uninstall exposed.
3rd restore all system apps.
Update your device.

mr_gourav2000 said:
1st you need unroot.
2nd uninstall exposed.
3rd restore all system apps.
Update your device.
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Or flash the pre-rooted rom using fastboot, re-install xposed and again freeze unwanted apps...

ultramag69 said:
Or flash the pre-rooted rom using fastboot, re-install xposed and again freeze unwanted apps...
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:good:
BTW downloading ROM about 1 GB is not good idea.

mr_gourav2000 said:
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BTW downloading ROM about 1 GB is not good idea.
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Always worked for me...
Good idea to check MD5 sum if you can, unless you like to live life on the edge or just can't wait that extra minute or so (like me)....

ultramag69 said:
Always worked for me...
Good idea to check MD5 sum if you can, unless you like to live life on the edge or just can't wait that extra minute or so (like me)....
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Better idea, TWRP backup before doing anything.

Easiest way?
Apply pre rooted image, you will not loose your setting or need unfreeze or reinstall bloatwear, just will need reinstal busybox and Xposed framework and update superSU. This is the fast way, Xposed will also wipe cache so phone will run smothie.

mr_gourav2000 said:
Better idea, TWRP backup before doing anything.
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Yeah, but it takes so long.... And not everyone had the forethought to unlock their bootloader. Though I suppose you could still do it with the untethered TWRP too...
Ginuz said:
Easiest way?
Apply pre rooted image, you will not loose your setting or need unfreeze or reinstall bloatwear, just will need reinstal busybox and Xposed framework and update superSU. This is the fast way, Xposed will also wipe cache so phone will run smothie.
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As I said a few posts back...

Ginuz said:
Easiest way?
Apply pre rooted image, you will not loose your setting or need unfreeze or reinstall bloatwear, just will need reinstal busybox and Xposed framework and update superSU. This is the fast way, Xposed will also wipe cache so phone will run smothie.
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Can someone please give me a clear step by step (like 1, 2, 3 lol) of how to do this and which and where to download the files I need? Sorry, I'm fairly new at this. Thank you for replies.

gmahadhika91 said:
Can someone please give me a clear step by step (like 1, 2, 3 lol) of how to do this and which and where to download the files I need? Sorry, I'm fairly new at this. Thank you for replies.
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yes i would like to know the same thing. downloaded prerooted image, but fear to do something wrong. now new version out already again and i still not updated. can somebody please help with a nice and simple guide? 1000000x thx in advance
files i downloaded are:
system.img
boot.img
droidboot.img
recovery.img
so now?
fastboot flashall??
would be really happy to get some help here... don't wanna brick my phone....

hi guys, new to asus zenfone 2 ze551ml, indian version, just looking around and found that my device is already rooted, is it possible? installed titanium backup root and it works fine...confused :S

Rooting, but keeping stock recovery

Hey all,
I'm a bit of a nub at this, but can I boot into TWRP and root my OP3, without losing stock recovery? If I remember correctly from a while back, when I Odin'd TWRP to a Samsung device, it asked me if I wanted to install TWRP and allow system modification. If I choose not to, will I keep both stock and root?
Thanks!

I am no expert by any means, but for my Nexus 6, I could use the nexus root toolkit to boot into twrp without changing the recovery. It used 'fastboot boot' command I believe, so you should be able to accomplish the same by typing 'fastboot boot twrp.img'.

iScripters said:
Hey all,
I'm a bit of a nub at this, but can I boot into TWRP and root my OP3, without losing stock recovery? If I remember correctly from a while back, when I Odin'd TWRP to a Samsung device, it asked me if I wanted to install TWRP and allow system modification. If I choose not to, will I keep both stock and root?
Thanks!
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I selected "don't allow system modifications" when it came up but it kept twrp so the stock OP3 rom does not overwrite your custom recovery. Though my ota installed fine using twrp so I see no reason to use the stock recovery.

StykerB said:
I selected "don't allow system modifications" when it came up but it kept twrp so the stock OP3 rom does not overwrite your custom recovery. Though my ota installed fine using twrp so I see no reason to use the stock recovery.
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Thanks for the info! Can anyone else confirm OTA's will install with TWRP installed?

iScripters said:
Thanks for the info! Can anyone else confirm OTA's will install with TWRP installed?
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It DOES still required an unmodded + system never being mounted r/w just fyi.

I just got my oneplus 3 and I really wanna root it to be able to switch out the stock android emoji's. On my OPO I were able to temporary run TWRP to get root but on this people are saying different things. AM I able to temporary run TWRP with fastboot boot blabla and then flash SuperSU and then still have stock recovery because I really don't wanna have TWRP if I can't update using the OTA's. And emoji switcher requires root so
Or am I able to flash TWRP, Flash SuperSU and then download emoji switcher and get my iphone emojis and then update with OTA not by flashing?

iScripters said:
Thanks for the info! Can anyone else confirm OTA's will install with TWRP installed?
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You can read up in oneplus one forum and so on about this. Believe me you are not the first to ask this question so do a little research before flashing its a lot to know.So be on top of what you are trying to do

playya said:
You can read up in oneplus one forum and so on about this. Believe me you are not the first to ask this question so do a little research before flashing its a lot to know.So be on top of what you are trying to do
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Lame reply. We are in OP3 forums.
After seeing your replies it's clear that you are just a noobish loser. No offense meant, but it's true.
/plonk

pathologo said:
Lame reply. We are in OP3 forums.
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Must admit your words of wisdom left me breathless. I nicely said stop typing and start searching you noobs need to research the "WEB" which is more than just here for an answer. Bahaha haha you guys kill me... Rookie! Peace out

I Have a Few Questions About Rooting My HTC One M9

Hey guys, I'm fairly new to the android scene when it comes to the rom and rooting side of things so I just have a few questions about Sunshine and the whole process in general. Sorry if this may have already been asked but after a quick search many of the answers to these questions seem to be outdated.
1. Do you need to be rooted in order to use Sunshine?
2. If I do, is there any method to root my phone? I can't seem to find any without paying some money.
The only reason why I would want to root my phone is so I can use Titanium root and back up my data.​
3. Do I have the order right?
Use Sunshine (gains S-off/unlocks bootloader)​Install a custom recovery (TWRP)​Super SU (Does this root my phone?)​Install Cyanogenmod​
4. If I have the order correct, at what point should I backup my data and when would my data get wiped?
5. And if I'm backing up my data should I back it up to my SD card and remove it, or do something else?
Once again, I'm sorry if most of the answers to these questions seem obvious but this is my first time tampering with my phone so I would appreciate any help!

Ok so a little update, I used sunshine, installed twrp, and tried to flash super su but I got stuck on a bootloop. Any help? I tried wiping the cache/dalvik.

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Ok so a little update, I used sunshine, installed twrp, and tried to flash super su but I got stuck on a bootloop. Any help? I tried wiping the cache/dalvik.
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The latest supersu zip will give you a bootloop. The previous version works fine. I don't have it anymore but you will need to download a rom and flash it.

Flyhalf205 said:
The latest supersu zip will give you a bootloop. The previous version works fine. I don't have it anymore but you will need to download a rom and flash it.
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Would you be able to drop a link please? or give me version number?

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Would you be able to drop a link please? or give me version number?
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Are you looking for Sense rom or CM?
Sense roms you can find them http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-one-m9/development There is a complete stock rom and a few modded versions
CM you can find here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-one-m9/orig-development/rom-cyanogenmod-13-0-t3339509
CM does lack VoLTE

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Ok so a little update, I used sunshine, installed twrp, and tried to flash super su but I got stuck on a bootloop. Any help? I tried wiping the cache/dalvik.
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This is a common issue, it happened to me too, so I wrote a quick post how to avoid it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-one-m9/help/s-offed-unlocked-bootloader-via-t3444629

Lost root and recovery yesterday

I have the Fire TV 1 and had TWRP and Pre Rooted 5.2.4.1 FW installed. Yesterday during a restart the FTV started boot looping. I could see the option for TWRP recovery though.
I booted into TWRP recovery and reflashed the Pre Rooted 5..2.4.1. The FTV now booted but I have lost both TWRP and SuperSu as well. When I type su into an adb shell I got su not found?
Updated were blocked through the device as well.
Anyone else experience this? What can I do now to get TWRP installed and root established?

Help anyone?

Bump ^

Did you do any factory reset or something? I don't know how you could have lost SU and twrp when installing the prerooted roms. All apps say no root? i wonder if you did a factory reset if it would help or re-installed whatever version you were on when you rooted? I'm a novice so don't blame me for bricking! lol

Michajin said:
Did you do any factory reset or something? I don't know how you could have lost SU and twrp when installing the prerooted roms. All apps say no root? i wonder if you did a factory reset if it would help or re-installed whatever version you were on when you rooted? I'm a novice so don't blame me for bricking! lol
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Thats why I am stumped! I did not do any factory resets or wipes. I simply selected rbox's rooted 5.2.4.1 ROM, installed and rebooted. Now I dont see the initial boot screen when the fire tv restarts. Just the regular animation.

is your bootloader unlocked? I don't have any rooted FTV1's. I think you could reflash the recovery if your unlocked....

Michajin said:
is your bootloader unlocked? I don't have any rooted FTV1's. I think you could reflash the recovery if your unlocked....
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Unfortunately I don't think my bootloader is unlocked

pspTP said:
Unfortunately I don't think my bootloader is unlocked
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all i can think of is try to root with a USB A to A cable, i think that was possible. From appstarter do you see anything non-stock?

Michajin said:
all i can think of is try to root with a USB A to A cable, i think that was possible. From appstarter do you see anything non-stock?
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Since I had installed rBox's 5.2.4.1 rooted ROM when I had root, thats what I am on now except without root now. I had blocked updates on the device so thankfully that is still in place. And according to aftvnews, this version cannot be rooted.
I do have a bunch of non stock apps that I had installed that are still present on the device.

pspTP said:
Since I had installed rBox's 5.2.4.1 rooted ROM when I had root, thats what I am on now except without root now. I had blocked updates on the device so thankfully that is still in place. And according to aftvnews, this version cannot be rooted.
I do have a bunch of non stock apps that I had installed that are still present on the device.
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you ever try to sideload SuperSU? Or run a root app that requests access and seen if it just says access denied? Just throwing out ideas to try, I didn't see anyone else trying to help. If you flashed pre-rooted version then i would think some of the exploits are still in your system.

Michajin said:
you ever try to sideload SuperSU? Or run a root app that requests access and seen if it just says access denied? Just throwing out ideas to try, I didn't see anyone else trying to help. If you flashed pre-rooted version then i would think some of the exploits are still in your system.
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I downloaded the latest supersu and sideloaded it. When I run it there is simply a blank screen and back to where I was. Nothing happens.
Now in appstarter I can see two versions of su, one from before and the latest one. Running either does not do anything.
I had Adaway installed before as well. If I run it now, it just comes back with not a rooted device

Do you still have TWRP? You should be able to flash SuperSU that way.

Sizzlechest said:
Do you still have TWRP? You should be able to flash SuperSU that way.
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No thats the kicker, I lost both TWRP and root.

It is a long shot, but you could try kingo root and king root, see if they can get root access. I know they dont work on a firetv stock for rooting, but something must have flashed wrong and maybe they can find a way into root.
Curious though, every time you have flashed the pre-rooted OS did you always disable the updates every time?

Michajin said:
It is a long shot, but you could try kingo root and king root, see if they can get root access. I know they dont work on a firetv stock for rooting, but something must have flashed wrong and maybe they can find a way into root.
Curious though, every time you have flashed the pre-rooted OS did you always disable the updates every time?
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I believe the pre-rooted OS has that setting disabled in the first place.

pspTP said:
I believe the pre-rooted OS has that setting disabled in the first place.
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AFTVnews always recommends disabling updates to be sure. It almost seems like you got updated. Try running Kingroot. Worst case it fails and you are still where you are at...