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[Q] Method to root without clean wipe?

'ello mates!
I was reading the whole process of unlocking the bootloader, installing custom recovery, then rooting but unfortunately I didn't want to wipe the internal data storage in the process. Is there a way to get it rooted without wiping the phone?
Thanks in advance!

exProphecy said:
'ello mates!
I was reading the whole process of unlocking the bootloader, installing custom recovery, then rooting but unfortunately I didn't want to wipe the internal data storage in the process. Is there a way to get it rooted without wiping the phone?
Thanks in advance!
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Rooting itself does not erase the data. Unlocking the bootloader does. No other bootloader methods are available, so it looks like you can't. Sorry man!

We have root!

I just finished rooted my Verizon G4 (which by the way doesn't wipe any data and took less than 15 minutes). What I'd love to have is Xposed though, is there any update on either Xposed without TWRP, or getting TWRP on our Verizon G4's?

I just want to confirm -- it doesn't wipe any of your internal/sd card data?

iamjerry123 said:
I just want to confirm -- it doesn't wipe any of your internal/sd card data?
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As I said in parentheses, no it does not wipe any data.

geoff5093 said:
As I said in parentheses, no it does not wipe any data.
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Yeah, but does it wipe data?

spotmark said:
Yeah, but does it wipe data?
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No all my apps and settings were there after flashing the rooted tar. Root stays after a factory data reset too.

Where is this root, of which you speak?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/orig-development/root-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765

Nexus 5x VERYY noob question!

Guys I rooted my phone (nexus 5x 16gb) I unlocked the bootloader and I instaled a twrp custom recovery... My question is simple for you I guess : My phone have only 10.67gb avabile for user usage and If I suit my phone up will remain only 3-4 gb. If I do a back up on twrp I will not have any space avabile and now my question if I want to delete all my apps and data to give my phone to an other person and go to Setting->Backup&Reset->Factory reset without an back up on twrp to save space will my phone remain without operation sistem (android 7) and I will be stuck in recovery mode without OS ( I am verry noob and if you can explain to me I will be greatfull And please do no be mad on my english

If you do a factory reset you will just erase all your data, it wont touch the system

AtField said:
If you do a factory reset you will just erase all your data, it wont touch the system
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so I no need a back up in the twrp????

Tnx for your help seams to no need a backup when you do a factory restore

Gabriel9 said:
Tnx for your help seams to no need a backup when you do a factory restore
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You don't need a backup in TWRP. Best way to get back to factory is use image from google and flashall in fastboot. This will erase userdata, system, and recovery all back to stock. Best way to do it. Once you do flashall you can lock bootloader if you want though it's better to stay unlocked if ever there are problems.
If you are giving your phone to someone else make sure to delete your google account to disable device protection so someone else can use it.
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Forgot password on a720f, can i back up my data?

I have a a720f here from a friend and the person forgot her password. know i know i can wipe data/factory reset thru recovery mode.
but i was wondering if i can copy all data on internal sd card to my pc thru some sort of software?
Tried doing research on my own but to no avail.

KnishxD said:
I have a a720f here from a friend and the person forgot her password. know i know i can wipe data/factory reset thru recovery mode.
but i was wondering if i can copy all data on internal sd card to my pc thru some sort of software?
Tried doing research on my own but to no avail.
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What recovery is on the phone? Stock or TWRP?

5K0RVP4 said:
What recovery is on the phone? Stock or TWRP?
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stock

KnishxD said:
stock
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And locked bootloader?

5K0RVP4 said:
And locked bootloader?
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i have no clue its fully stock. nothing ever done to it. she is not into tech.

If bootloader is locked - in my opinion there is no option to backup data without knowing a password.
Unlocking bt will also wipe data, so in this case, this data is lost forever unfortunately.

what happens if i flash firmware thru odin?

5K0RVP4 said:
If bootloader is locked - in my opinion there is no option to backup data without knowing a password.
Unlocking bt will also wipe data, so in this case, this data is lost forever unfortunately.
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what happens if i flash with home csc thru odin?

KnishxD said:
what happens if i flash with home csc thru odin?
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Try home scs the chance is little bit to have data in your phone ... And maybe got a boot loop
Than you have to flash simple scs ...

Question Does Unlocking bootloader will Wipe all Data? also need some help with Backing up Apps and App Data

hi guys, question does unlocking bootloader will wipe out all the data? and if so. would you recommend a back up software that can literally back up all apps and app data? I have under 50hours until I can lock my bootloader and finally install a custom rom but I really need to back up all my apps and app data like replicate what data I have inside. because its really important. My phone is not rooted as well. any suggestions? TIA

Yes, unlocking will wipe all apps and data. As for backup, i would recommend using the integrated google backup, as it's easiest and rather reliable. Unless a device is rooted, backup apps like migrate ore swift backup or titanium won't wok.