i want to root my wife's note 2 that is still on android 4.4.2 with the goal to update it to marshmallow at least.
i have a couple of questions first...
- when i root the phone do i lose all the data? if yes, can i easily restore the data with a back up using something like Samsung SmartSwitch?
- so once rooted how do i update it to marshmallow? do i need a custom ROM??
thanks
Rooting should not wipe the data.
There is no stock marshmallow for any Samsung note 2.
AT&T note 2 forum is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2-att
audit13 said:
Rooting should not wipe the data.
There is no stock marshmallow for any Samsung note 2.
AT&T note 2 forum is here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-2-att
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so there is no way to update from 4.4.2?
callmejoe9 said:
i want to root my wife's note 2 that is still on android 4.4.2 with the goal to update it to marshmallow at least.
i have a couple of questions first...
- when i root the phone do i lose all the data? if yes, can i easily restore the data with a back up using something like Samsung SmartSwitch?
- so once rooted how do i update it to marshmallow? do i need a custom ROM??
thanks
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Actually files, photos,music etc on internal storage or sdcard never gets erased . Only apps and data of apps (like chat of whatsapp if not backed up) is erased. Also contacts messages and logs are erased.
You can root a phone without loosing internal storage or any data.
But if you want to install custom rom, then its highly recommended to backup contents on internal storage (you donot loose content on internal storage,but there is always a risk) so its good to have an initial backup. And app data and contacts,msg,logs are always erased so its mandatory to backup those. Also taking a backup of efs partition is highly recommend as at times when phone cant detect sim (or any other network issue persists), efs comes handy.
Thats all for some basic initial knowledge.
You can find the roms compatible with your model at at&t forums that my buddy linked on above post.
You must install a custom ROM if you want the phone to run a rom that is newer than 4.4.2.
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HELLO EVERYONE
I have bought a new galaxy grand duos and i want to root it ASAP.
BUT i have gone through different threads and what i came to know is that there are some confusion regarding a PERFECT rooting method.
I am currently on 4.1.2 and i can update it officially to 4.2.2.
I AM not totally new to xda,, but of course new for this device
CAN ANYONE HELP ME WITH PERFECT SOLUTION FOR ROOTING THIS GALAXY GRAND 4.1.2/4.2.2 WITH STEP BY STEP SOLUTION
THANKS
amankumar2508007 said:
HELLO EVERYONE
I have bought a new galaxy grand duos and i want to root it ASAP.
BUT i have gone through different threads and what i came to know is that there are some confusion regarding a PERFECT rooting method.
I am currently on 4.1.2 and i can update it officially to 4.2.2.
I AM not totally new to xda,, but of course new for this device
CAN ANYONE HELP ME WITH PERFECT SOLUTION FOR ROOTING THIS GALAXY GRAND 4.1.2/4.2.2 WITH STEP BY STEP SOLUTION
THANKS
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The steps in all the threads and the videos are the same, the only difference is the recovery used. There seem to be different versions and types of recoveries circulating here so new comers to the grand community get confused
Either way, first thing you need to decide is which ROM you prefer and accordingly you can upgrade or not
unofficial CM10.1.3 by patwip is stable and only supports 4.1.2 firmware
GENNXT ROM is a stock based boosted ROM with lots of ported apps that runs on 4.2.2 firmware (there is also a 4.1.2 version of it but it's dated)
This is the main and original recovery thread with both 4.1.2 and 4.2.2 recoveries, use the tar files while rooting since they can used with Odin, the zip files is for when you are switching from a different custom recovery like philz or twrp or different variant of cwm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2315529
After which, you can follow this step by step post to root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46395577&postcount=19
This means this phone can't be rooted directly
I have to install a recovery for get it rooted..
BTW I DON'T WANT TO TEST ROMS ON MY DEVICE..(FOR NOW)..I JUST WANT TO GET ROOT ACCESS..
So which version is easy to root
4.1.2 or 4.2.2
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amankumar2508007 said:
This means this phone can't be rooted directly
I have to install a recovery for get it rooted..
BTW I DON'T WANT TO TEST ROMS ON MY DEVICE..(FOR NOW)..I JUST WANT TO GET ROOT ACCESS..
So which version is easy to root
4.1.2 or 4.2.2
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Both are equally easy if done right. But you are gonna stick to firmware for now, I'd suggest go for 4.2.2 as it has certain improvements in looks and battery that you might enjoy
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This is the main and original recovery thread with both 4.1.2 and 4.2.2 recoveries, use the tar files while rooting since they can used with Odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2315529
After which, you can follow this step by step post to root your phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46395577&postcount=19
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The method I'm referring to installs a recovery, then in steps 10 and 12 I've asked to flash two files. The first is two give the recovery certain permissions, so it doesn't revert to stock on each boot and can flash files, and the second is the commonly used root app, superSU 1.65 to give your apps root access
worked perfectly
thanks buddy
this one worked perfectly as per your instructions
now i have a rooted 4.2.2
thanks a lot again!!!
what to do?
iceyhotguy said:
Both are equally easy if done right. But you are gonna stick to firmware for now, I'd suggest go for 4.2.2 as it has certain improvements in looks and battery that you might enjoy
The method I'm referring to installs a recovery, then in steps 10 and 12 I've asked to flash two files. The first is two give the recovery certain permissions, so it doesn't revert to stock on each boot and can flash files, and the second is the commonly used root app, superSU 1.65 to give your apps root access
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hey
thanks for your help again
i need another help from you about storage
since it has internal memory of 8 gb while only ~3gb is available
i installed asphalt 8 on this device,,this has almost 1.5gb sd card data,,now when i try to put the data file i.e android/obb/com....gameloft.asphal8 on the external sdcard the game doesn't work..
it works only when i put data in the internal storage!!
can anything be done to solve this issue..cause after installing this game i will not be able to install another heavy game that requires sd data
plzz help
amankumar2508007 said:
hey
thanks for your help again
i need another help from you about storage
since it has internal memory of 8 gb while only ~3gb is available
i installed asphalt 8 on this device,,this has almost 1.5gb sd card data,,now when i try to put the data file i.e android/obb/com....gameloft.asphal8 on the external sdcard the game doesn't work..
it works only when i put data in the internal storage!!
can anything be done to solve this issue..cause after installing this game i will not be able to install another heavy game that requires sd data
plzz help
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Try this app : GL to SD : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.slf.ListglApp
I haven't tried it myself but this is what several grand users are using to move their game data to extSdCard
Video tutorial by one of the grand users : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WCk9ne0850
thanks again
iceyhotguy said:
Try this app : GL to SD : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.slf.ListglApp
I haven't tried it myself but this is what several grand users are using to move their game data to extSdCard
Video tutorial by one of the grand users : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WCk9ne0850
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thanks for replying
well i found something called folder mount and it's working like charm
thanks for your support
Alright, I know there's a few similar threads but they're not exactly what I'm looking for.
My Z1C is on 14.3.A.0.757 and I've just got a notification for the 14.4.A.0.108 update. Is there any way I can maintain root whilst updating just to fix the camera issue and other bugs?
I don't want to do anything that will lose my data, such as reflashing the entire firmware and what not. I'm trying to keep on a Sony ROM for stability etc.
I'm also on a locked bootloader if that's relevant running dual recovery
Could stuff like this be done through flashable zips through recovery or any other way? I'd rather post this where it'll be seen but for some reason I don't have permission.
Thanks in advance
Install the update and re-root.
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Install the update and re-root.
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I wish it was that easy. The update won't install either OTA or via the companion. Through the companion it shuts the phone down then the companion fails to update. OTA it just fails and wants to redownload
martin091 said:
I wish it was that easy. The update won't install either OTA or via the companion. Through the companion it shuts the phone down then the companion fails to update. OTA it just fails and wants to redownload
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You may need to unroot first to install the OTA sometimes then root it again. To be honest, if you don't want to do anything then it is strongly recommended to not up to .108 from .757 because there are dozen of guys who have many problem(like battery draining and camera go crazy) after updated without factory reset. The system settings in 4.4.2 and 4.4.4 should have many different places and will easily mess up the OS without factory reset.
Or if you real need 4.4.4 then use Titanium Backup or Helium to backup all apps and apps data first. Besure to also do a full rom backup in recovery if you have install custom recovery.
TheEndHK said:
You may need to unroot first to install the OTA sometimes then root it again. To be honest, if you don't want to do anything then it is strongly recommended to not up to .108 from .757 because there are dozen of guys who have many problem(like battery draining and camera go crazy) after updated without factory reset. The system settings in 4.4.2 and 4.4.4 should have many different places and will easily mess up the OS without factory reset.
Or if you real need 4.4.4 then use Titanium Backup or Helium to backup all apps and apps data first. Besure to also do a full rom backup in recovery if you have install custom recovery.
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But surely if you're updating OTA or via companion, it doesn't force a factory reset so you're not losing data. Therefore it shouldn't make a difference whether you factory reset or not? Does anyone know if EasyRoot works with 4.4.4? I'll do some research after this reply on unrooting and the possibility of rooting .108
I just don't fancy losing my xposed modules, it'll be a ball ache to set it all up to my requirements again lol
martin091 said:
But surely if you're updating OTA or via companion, it doesn't force a factory reset so you're not losing data. Therefore it shouldn't make a difference whether you factory reset or not? Does anyone know if EasyRoot works with 4.4.4? I'll do some research after this reply on unrooting and the possibility of rooting .108
I just don't fancy losing my xposed modules, it'll be a ball ache to set it all up to my requirements again lol
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OTA won't factory reset but it is dirty flashing. Like I said it, it is very easy to cause problem in 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 and you have a high chance will need to do factory reset at the end.
We are all using EasyRoot to root .108
EasyRoot works with 4.4.4. Titanium Backup reliably backups and restores Xposed modules including all their settings, I did that just yesterday.
Awesome. That's pretty much all the information I needed then.
Cheers guys
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I just updated my Z1C to 4.4.4 via the ota update app and i have kept root. I thought i would need to root again??
kxf41 said:
I just updated my Z1C to 4.4.4 via the ota update app and i have kept root. I thought i would need to root again??
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It wouldn't let me, even on standard sony firmware. I've had to backup, flash another sony .ftf, upgrade that all the way up to .108 then root and install dual recovery again. and i still lost all my data like pictures
martin091 said:
It wouldn't let me, even on standard sony firmware. I've had to backup, flash another sony .ftf, upgrade that all the way up to .108 then root and install dual recovery again. and i still lost all my data like pictures
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Sorry to hear that mate, i wasn't aware flashing an .ftf wiped the sd card on the Z1C. Only had it 2 days i've just upgraded from the T and i don't recall losing pics when i flashed a .ftf onto that phone
kxf41 said:
Sorry to hear that mate, i wasn't aware flashing an .ftf wiped the sd card on the Z1C. Only had it 2 days i've just upgraded from the T and i don't recall losing pics when i flashed a .ftf onto that phone
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No worries pal. The .ftf flash didn't wipe, flashtool gives you the option to wipe the data/cache etc so I did it. For some reason I thought titanium backup had grabbed all my personal data like pictures, but it didn't. I'm sure it used to back in the day... And my sony companion doesn't want to restore backups.
It was full of crap anyway, mainly meme's and stuff off 4chan. Good riddance :good:
kxf41 said:
Sorry to hear that mate, i wasn't aware flashing an .ftf wiped the sd card on the Z1C. Only had it 2 days i've just upgraded from the T and i don't recall losing pics when i flashed a .ftf onto that phone
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Unchecked the clean data option in flashtool will not wipe sdcard files and so the OS settings and apps.
hi
i had to root my htc 816g after the lollipop update cuz the small internal memory size and i couldn't even update the soft apps
i used TWRP
i just want to downgrade it to kitkat with the right steps and the right stock
i want to be able to apply the official updates too so can i or i will never be able to since i rooted it before ?!
i don't have enough info about rooting or backing up so pls try to explain
ShakeItBaby said:
hi
i had to root my htc 816g after the lollipop update cuz the small internal memory size and i couldn't even update the soft apps
i used TWRP
i just want to downgrade it to kitkat with the right steps and the right stock
i want to be able to apply the official updates too so can i or i will never be able to since i rooted it before ?!
i don't have enough info about rooting or backing up so pls try to explain
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I have the 816 a5_chl single SIM version but let me try to help you because I'd like to. First I believe the rooting methods for your device is a bit different then the one for mine so bear with me here. First I would advise against going backwards to kit Kat from lollipop. Lollipop returned the write permissions to the external SD card for apps that were taken away with kitkat and that's just for starters. Lollipop has battery and performance improvements as well. As for doing stock updates you would need to find and reflash your stock recovery back as well as remove any root exploits from your firmware before any signed stock updates could be performed. What was the root method you used on your model ? Mine was to unlock boatloader thru HTC, flash TWRP recovery and from that recovery flash SuperSU zip file from internal storage of phone.
As for backing up you would first run a backup from TWRP to your ext SD card called a full nandroid backup which is basically a snapshot of your whole phone as it is before you flash any other firmware. Enable compression and leave the MD5 check enabled then name your backup and select micro SD card as the location then swipe to run. Titanium Backup app is used to back up apps and data along with texts and call logs. Google's own backups can be setup from your phone settings and back up your contacts and phone numbers mainly. Super Backup app can also back up your calender as well as texts, call logs, etc.... I use all 3 myself plus the TWRP backup that you can restore if something gets messed up and it often can.
thoctor said:
I have the 816 a5_chl single SIM version but let me try to help you because I'd like to. First I believe the rooting methods for your device is a bit different then the one for mine so bear with me here. First I would advise against going backwards to kit Kat from lollipop. Lollipop returned the write permissions to the external SD card for apps that were taken away with kitkat and that's just for starters. Lollipop has battery and performance improvements as well. As for doing stock updates you would need to find and reflash your stock recovery back as well as remove any root exploits from your firmware before any signed stock updates could be performed. What was the root method you used on your model ? Mine was to unlock boatloader thru HTC, flash TWRP recovery and from that recovery flash SuperSU zip file from internal storage of phone.
As for backing up you would first run a backup from TWRP to your ext SD card called a full nandroid backup which is basically a snapshot of your whole phone as it is before you flash any other firmware. Enable compression and leave the MD5 check enabled then name your backup and select micro SD card as the location then swipe to run. Titanium Backup app is used to back up apps and data along with texts and call logs. Google's own backups can be setup from your phone settings and back up your contacts and phone numbers mainly. Super Backup app can also back up your calender as well as texts, call logs, etc.... I use all 3 myself plus the TWRP backup that you can restore if something gets messed up and it often can.
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first thx for reply
so if i just wanna stay with lolipop and just unroot it what should i do
i used TWRP and i backed up my rooted system days ago
i tried many times to unroot using the unroot option in supersu but nothing happened
so could u pls tell me the steps
like what stock i should download and how to install it ?!
ShakeItBaby said:
first thx for reply
so if i just wanna stay with lolipop and just unroot it what should i do
i used TWRP and i backed up my rooted system days ago
i tried many times to unroot using the unroot option in supersu but nothing happened
so could u pls tell me the steps
like what stock i should download and how to install it ?!
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Your welcome. Ok, you did good by doing a TWRP backup first. You'd be surprised how many people don't so kudos for that. Second you shouldn't need to find a stock zip firmware file to download as long as your system is pure stock and you've reflashed your stock recovery for your model phone. Those are usually found either here in XDA linked or you just have to try to enter your model found listed in your hboot or in settings under about phone. Once you've verified the correct stock recovery zip file you download it to your P.C.s ADB/fastboot folder and flash it over TWRP then relock your boatloader. Some say they can flash stock updates with it unlocked but most recommend you relock it for it to work. From there assuming the unroot method has worked you should be able to do stock updates from your phone or over a computer using HTCsync assuming nothing else was altered in your firmware system from stock.
You say that unrooting thru SuperSU hadn't worked. How do you know that? Have you used a root checker from the play store to verify? It should work because he wrote that into his app specifically to unroot for stock updates or to use someone else's superuser app.
Also what was your rooting method? I believe your phone is the Mediatek version and the Snapdragon processor in my version had a different root exploit or an extra step from my exploit to get a foothold in your system as the processor is different from mine. You would need too remove that exploit as well I believe as it probably altered some system files to allow SuperSU to use it's exploit to gain root permissions.
Found this link below on the web but can't vouch for whether it works or not.Also search here in XDA forums for unroot method as this link says it compiled the info from XDA. Remember you'll still need your stock recovery reflashed before your can do a stock update as this refers to just unrooting.
http://android-unroot-guide.xyz/htc-desire-816g-dual-sim/
Hello,
2-3 years ago I rooted my Xperia S device with android-version 4.1.2 on it.
I want to update it to Lollipop/Marshmallow without losing any data but how can I update my Xperia S?
Please I need help.
Goonerandy said:
Hello,
2-3 years ago I rooted my Xperia S device with android-version 4.1.2 on it.
I want to update it to Lollipop/Marshmallow without losing any data but how can I update my Xperia S?
Please I need help.
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If you want lollipop or marshmallow then you have to forget about your data
Goonerandy said:
Hello,
2-3 years ago I rooted my Xperia S device with android-version 4.1.2 on it.
I want to update it to Lollipop/Marshmallow without losing any data but how can I update my Xperia S?
Please I need help.
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You would need to backup Your data using certain apps. I have personally used this app or You can use Titanium backup app, as it is preferred by many. Although You can backup only certain apps and their data, as some apps (mostly Sony's) won't work on the custom ROM's. Also, if You have not unlocked Your bootloader yet, I would recommend taking TA backup first.
Mirhawk said:
You would need to backup Your data using certain apps. I have personally used this app or You can use Titanium backup app, as it is preferred by many. Although You can backup only certain apps and their data, as some apps (mostly Sony's) won't work on the custom ROM's. Also, if You have not unlocked Your bootloader yet, I would recommend taking TA backup first.
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Ok thank you. I've now made a back up of my data with a TA backup. How can I update my phone now?
Goonerandy said:
Ok thank you. I've now made a back up of my data with a TA backup. How can I update my phone now?
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You would need to look into respective threads as each ROM has a specific process for flashing that it. Also, The apps I mentioned previously backup only apps and their data, not the SMS and contacts. You would need to backup them separately.
Dear all. I recently bought a Note 10 plus, and it was rooted and its imei number is changed. I'd like to remove root without losing current imei or install OTA updates without losing IMEI. Your help will be much appreciated.
Thanks you
You can unroot without affecting IMEI.
Although it's advisable to backup EFS partition. Of course make sure you backup your data.
XDHx86 said:
You can unroot without affecting IMEI.
Although it's advisable to backup EFS partition. Of course make sure you backup your data.
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How can I go about it
Note4 N910C said:
How can I go about it
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Follow these steps:
Flash TWRP using Odin, here is how.
Backup your data and EFS partition, follow this guide. (Only follow method 1).
Unroot:
If it's rooted with magisk, then unroot using magisk, here is how. Alternatively you can install OTA updates without removing root if it's rooted with magisk. Follow this guide.
If it's rooted with superSu or other third party apps - Like kingoroot - then you must flash stock ROM. You can get your stock ROM from here, and here is how to flash Samsung stock ROM using Odin.
4. Finally, restore your backup only if you flashed stock ROM or something goes wrong (IF you already have the correct IMEI displayed then don't restore the EFS partition but only restore your data).
XDHx86 said:
Follow these steps:
Flash TWRP using Odin, here is how.
Backup your data and EFS partition, follow this guide. (Only follow method 1).
Unroot:
If it's rooted with magisk, then unroot using magisk, here is how. Alternatively you can install OTA updates without removing root if it's rooted with magisk. Follow this guide.
If it's rooted with superSu or other third party apps - Like kingoroot - then you must flash stock ROM. You can get your stock ROM from here, and here is how to flash Samsung stock ROM using Odin.
4. Finally, restore your backup only if you flashed stock ROM or something goes wrong (IF you already have the correct IMEI displayed then don't restore the EFS partition but only restore your data).
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So my device was flashed using eftsu , should I flash twrp in order to make a backup of my efs folder?
Note4 N910C said:
So my device was flashed using eftsu , should I flash twrp in order to make a backup of my efs folder?
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I stated everything clearly in my reply and the guides are trustworthy.
XDHx86 said:
I stated everything clearly in my reply and the guides are trustworthy.
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Hello I have the same phone and the rooted device. If I get an EFs backup, will these apps work? Samsung pass, samsung werable, secure folder ... Because it doesn't work on the rooted device.
ercanziyanak said:
Hello I have the same phone and the rooted device. If I get an EFs backup, will these apps work? Samsung pass, samsung werable, secure folder ... Because it doesn't work on the rooted device.
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Knox is disabled after rooting, similarly anything knox dependant will be disabled as well.
EFS partition isn't even remotely related to Knox I don't know why you thought of that.