how to unroot and keep custom rom - Google Pixel 2 XL Questions & Answers

Is this possible?
I unfortunately have to install a corporate app which won't install if the phone is rooted. Is it possible to put a custom rom and unroot?

prv8droid said:
Is this possible?
I unfortunately have to install a corporate app which won't install if the phone is rooted. Is it possible to put a custom rom and unroot?
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I'm pretty sure all you have to do is not flash root when you're done flashing your custom rom of choice and you would be good to go, i could be wrong though. Or have you tried hiding root from your corporate app in magisk before? I

prv8droid said:
Is this possible?
I unfortunately have to install a corporate app which won't install if the phone is rooted. Is it possible to put a custom rom and unroot?
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jr313 said:
I'm pretty sure all you have to do is not flash root when you're done flashing your custom rom of choice and you would be good to go, i could be wrong though. Or have you tried hiding root from your corporate app in magisk before? I
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JR313 is exactly right :good: However, some of the custom rom features may not work without root. Then again, I've never tried it, so I could be wrong as well ?

prv8droid said:
Is this possible?
I unfortunately have to install a corporate app which won't install if the phone is rooted. Is it possible to put a custom rom and unroot?
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Use Magisk to hide root (Magisk Hide in the Magisk Manager app) for the corporate app, the same as hiding Android Pay etc from root. Just make sure you hide it before you open the app.

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total noob question, but how do i install cwm on stock takju 4.0.4 phone

can't seem to find the direction for how to install this on phone. can some one point me in the right direction.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529058
Thanks
You can get the touch version from Koush for free. It's legit. Just installed it today finally through Fastboot.
You need the Android SDK and the recovery.
If your interested and need a link I'll post it here.
(Didn't check the link already posted here.)
Is the method above with link the easiest way. Could I use rom manager.by cwm to do it from play store?
Will installing cwm erase everything on the phone
wasya152 said:
Is the method above with link the easiest way. Could I use rom manager.by cwm to do it from play store?
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do you have root? if not, you have to use the method above.
I found a cwmr touch installer in play store. Could I use that to install the cwm or do I have to be rooted for that? Is there a one click root app or something like that or is the process above the easiest
wasya152 said:
I found a cwmr touch installer in play store. Could I use that to install the cwm or do I have to be rooted for that? Is there a one click root app or something like that or is the process above the easiest
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just use the link i posted.
Zepius said:
just use the link i posted.
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Does that process erase/wipe everything
Also, just clarify... the process that linked still requires root? Or does it do it all together. Can I start from obtaining root access and custom recovery?
last question, if i flash update file from takju 4.0.4 to 4.1.1 through cwm with just unlocked bootloader but no root, will i still get OTA in the future? also, will the update remove cwm?
wasya152 said:
Will installing cwm erase everything on the phone
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No it won't did it today and I can 100% say it won't (knew it wouldn't anyways)
wasya152 said:
Also, just clarify... the process that linked still requires root? Or does it do it all together. Can I start from obtaining root access and custom recovery?
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And bro just root if you got an unlocked boot loader. Ur using the most easiest device to root.

Temporary unroot?

Dear all,
I have my Z1C on the latest FW with Dual Recovery and root (SuperSU) but locked bootloader. Now, some apps will not run when they detect root. Can I "unroot" the phone in a convenient way and "re-root" when needed? Without using King Root and while keeping all my data etc.?
Cheers,
Ben
If you are willing to use Xposed, you can use a module called "RootCloak" which is used for hidding root from such apps which don't work unless your phone is not rooted.
BagOfLemon said:
If you are willing to use Xposed, you can use a module called "RootCloak" which is used for hidding root from such apps which don't work unless your phone is not rooted.
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Thanks. So Xposed works with Dual Recovery/locked bootloader?
I was hoping I could just uninstall SuperSU and re-flash it in TWRP to re-gain root.
nurunet said:
Thanks. So Xposed works with Dual Recovery/locked bootloader?
I was hoping I could just uninstall SuperSU and re-flash it in TWRP to re-gain root.
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I think it works with Dual Recovery, I'm not entirely sure though, same for Lock/Unlock BL but it should not impact how it works.
Also there is an option in several app for Root to disable it (Completely but you can re-enable it very easily)
BagOfLemon said:
Also there is an option in several app for Root to disable it (Completely but you can re-enable it very easily)
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There is in the version of SuperSU I am using, but it doesn't seem to work for the banking app I tried. Root cloak reportedly works for it, but I was unsure if Xposed would work with my config and did not want to risk a boot loop or similar.
nurunet said:
There is in the version of SuperSU I am using, but it doesn't seem to work for the banking app I tried. Root cloak reportedly works for it, but I was unsure if Xposed would work with my config and did not want to risk a boot loop or similar.
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It should work independently of your recovery so no worries. You can still download the zip to uninstall in case of something gone wrong or do a Nandroid backup to be sure
BagOfLemon said:
It should work independently of your recovery so no worries. You can still download the zip to uninstall in case of something gone wrong or do a Nandroid backup to be sure
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I guess I'll try this WE.
I tried it. In SuperSU settings I chose permanent unroot, rebooted, and voilĂ : The banking app worked. Then I flashed the latest SuperSU in TWRP, and root was back. Neat!

Relock bootloader for x727

Hello everyone. I spent the whole day get it to work (rooting, cm13 install) just to find out that Android pay won't work with unlocked bootloader phone.
I went back to the us latest stock rom with stock recovery now
When Im in bootloader
I use "fastboot OEM lock" and it worked (checked with fastboot OEM device-info)
But a reboot will undo it and the bootloader is unlocked again.
Anyone can help with this? Android pay is pretty big for me so I just want to go back to stock stock now
Thank you
superti3000 said:
Hello everyone. I spent the whole day get it to work (rooting, cm13 install) just to find out that Android pay won't work with unlocked bootloader phone.
I went back to the us latest stock rom with stock recovery now
When Im in bootloader
I use "fastboot OEM lock" and it worked (checked with fastboot OEM device-info)
But a reboot will undo it and the bootloader is unlocked again.
Anyone can help with this? Android pay is pretty big for me so I just want to go back to stock stock now
Thank you
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Their is a root app called magisk that allows you to bypass the safety net api of android pay while maintaining root access. Sorry if I dont have more info on the subject but a simple " Magisk android pay" google search will take you a long way. Goodluck
Really ? If that'll works itll be best of bith world lol ill check it out and report back
Thank you
PeaKay.18 said:
Their is a root app called magisk that allows you to bypass the safety net api of android pay while maintaining root access. Sorry if I dont have more info on the subject but a simple " Magisk android pay" google search will take you a long way. Goodluck
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It doesnt work for me, i think the app disable root and xpsed but wont be able to do anything about the bootloader, is it still working for you? Google just add locked bootloader to the list for android pay conditon
superti3000 said:
It doesnt work for me, i think the app disable root and xpsed but wont be able to do anything about the bootloader, is it still working for you? Google just add locked bootloader to the list for android pay conditon
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What ROM are you on? If on stock you need to flash ROM, Magisk V9, and Phh's SU r266 in that order. Then boot. Then download Phh's SU app from Play Store. Then install the Magisk 2.5 app. Go into Magisk app and go to settings. Check Magisk Hide box. Reboot. Check SafetyNet.
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PeaKay.18 said:
Their is a root app called magisk that allows you to bypass the safety net api of android pay while maintaining root access. Sorry if I dont have more info on the subject but a simple " Magisk android pay" google search will take you a long way. Goodluck
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Tikerz said:
What ROM are you on? If on stock you need to flash ROM, Magisk V9, and Phh's SU r266 in that order. Then boot. Then download Phh's SU app from Play Store. Then install the Magisk 2.5 app. Go into Magisk app and go to settings. Check Magisk Hide box. Reboot. Check SafetyNet.
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Where is the safetynet? I got to that point. Thanks again for your help
superti3000 said:
Where is the safetynet? I got to that point. Thanks again for your help
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Lookup SafetyNet on app store. There is a couple of apps that will check to see if your phone passes Google SafeyNet.
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Thanks Tikerz, i got it to work, exactly the way you said. thank you so much. this is amazing
Does anyone happen to have the stock LEX727 US EUI Rom? My baseband is broken by flashing the LEX720 version of EUI.
Has anyone been able to do this yet? (relock bootloader)
I've unrooted and relocked mine but Android Pay is still not working
May try to reinstall soft again to stock, wipe and then try?

What is the best way to stay up to date while keeping TWRP

Just got my S9 all set up just they way I like it. But part of the way I like it means knox has been tripped which means no more OTA updates for me. Is there a preferred method to keep my device up to date without having to go through flashing TWRP and all those other steps some of us like to do?
Only by flashing a new custom ROM from TWRP, if you are stock and want to keep stock you'll have to flash the updated stock with ODIN then flash TWRP again afterwards
phrosyn said:
Just got my S9 all set up just they way I like it. But part of the way I like it means knox has been tripped which means no more OTA updates for me. Is there a preferred method to keep my device up to date without having to go through flashing TWRP and all those other steps some of us like to do?
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I'm currently all stock still.. what are the things you have done to get it set up the way you like it?
b_rad_1983 said:
I'm currently all stock still.. what are the things you have done to get it set up the way you like it?
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First I installed TWRP to give me a really nice backup and restore solution
Then, I used TWRP to flash a custom rom and also Magisk
Then, I use Magisk to install YouTube Vanced (no-ads)
Magisk also provides a root-like access for me to install ad-away and remove any bloatware that I don't like
Finally, I sometimes experiment with different things through the time I have the phone
Which rom did you choose?
b_rad_1983 said:
Which rom did you choose?
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Soldiers ROM. It was just a simple no nonsense easy to debloat ROM

unroot

is there any way to unroot my htc m8
bambam909 said:
is there any way to unroot my htc m8
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How did you root it to begin with ?
Your root manager app must have this option
Raiz said:
How did you root it to begin with ?
Your root manager app must have this option
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twrk
bambam909 said:
twrk
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that's a pretty exotic manner to root your device lol (I guess you meant TWRP and not Twerk because I don't really want to think you twerked in front of your phone and gained root privilege instantly, no one is that attractive)
Did you flashed the Magisk zip? What was the zip you flashed?
Raiz said:
that's a pretty exotic manner to root your device lol (I guess you meant TWRP and not Twerk because I don't really want to think you twerked in front of your phone and gained root privilege instantly, no one is that attractive)
Did you flashed the Magisk zip? What was the zip you flashed?
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no magisk, it was super SU
bambam909 said:
no magisk, it was super SU
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Ok, the superSU app has an unroot button in its settings, if you search a little you'll find it
Raiz said:
Ok, the superSU app has an unroot button in its settings, if you search a little you'll find it
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that's the other thing when I turn the phone on it stays on the bootloader, the only thing I can do is reboot into TWRP
bambam909 said:
that's the other thing when I turn the phone on it stays on the bootloader, the only thing I can do is reboot into TWRP
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Wow I think you need to reset the whole thing... Do a backup before, and flash the stock rom with twrp. I'm not specialized in unbricking phones, I know that's an option but someone with more experience may know a way around the reset. Do some reserch on how to unbrick and if you don't find anything then just wipe and flash the stock rom (or a custom rom)
Raiz said:
Wow I think you need to reset the whole thing... Do a backup before, and flash the stock rom with twrp. I'm not specialized in unbricking phones, I know that's an option but someone with more experience may know a way around the reset. Do some reserch on how to unbrick and if you don't find anything then just wipe and flash the stock rom (or a custom rom)
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where can I get a custom rom
bambam909 said:
where can I get a custom rom
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In the forum your posting in rn. Here's LineageOS
bambam909 said:
is there any way to unroot my htc m8
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Yes you can just give me some info about your m8

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