Hi there!
So... in an absolutely dumb move, I tried to install BusyBox on my rooted S20+ using... *sigh* a play store app. I know, not the brightest idea in a hindsight. I tried to use a /system/app mover app which for some reason whined I don't have BusyBox installed, hence why I got here.
Anyway, my phone is now boot-looping. I can access my recovery and all, but the phone itself won't load.
Is there any way to save my current installation without having to wipe and start over? I don't have anything critical on there but I'd very much want to avoid to hassle of reinstalling everything.
Any saving grace, perhaps?
Cheers.
As you can access the Recovery, try to instaml the Busybox-Uninstaller ZIP:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...uninstaller-v1-0-remove-busybox-t1853419/amp/
profi_fahrer said:
As you can access the Recovery, try to instaml the Busybox-Uninstaller ZIP:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...uninstaller-v1-0-remove-busybox-t1853419/amp/
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Thank you! Unfortunately, this did not work.
I'm trying to figure out if there's a way to get a log of what's happening during the boot so I can figure out what's wrong. Is this even possible? adb logcat doesn't load by the time the boot loops again, and there's nothing I can find through the terminal in my recovery...
There is an app called LiveBoot. It shows the Live Logcat at thr screen during boot. Maybe you can install it via Recovery:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.liveboot
Thank you yet again! Fortunately I was able to revive my device by re-flashing the firmware. I did lose my Magisk root, but I'll figure this one out eventually.
Thanks for your help!
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Help, I rooted my phone and I don't want it installing updates. But I got this notification that it has downloaded a system update and will install it when there's enough power. So I'm going to keep my phone on low until I find a way to prevent it from installing. Any tips guys and gals?
Does anyone know what the update is? The development may like for you to extract it from your phone. Could help in future development.
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Help, I rooted my phone and I don't want it installing updates. But I got this notification that it has downloaded a system update and will install it when there's enough power. So I'm going to keep my phone on low until I find a way to prevent it from installing. Any tips guys and gals?
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I just had the same problem to what I did was let it try to install but it can't because u don't have stock recovery.so it will still try but it will freeze and just pull the battery out then turn the phone back on and it will load right into cwm then just restart your system from there and u will be good to go. Its fast and easy
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Any way to stop the phone from asking to update?
pbiancardi said:
Any way to stop the phone from asking to update?
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If I am not mistaken we had an app on our Evo's called FOTa.apk, do a search for it in google and see what they say....I have it on my Xoom and it works fine
I am going to try shfub's method. I think he removed the .zip update file so the phone will have nothing to flash.
I don't know if it is permanent but I clicked on the notification, went to /cache, removed the .zip update file, went back to the notification, asked it to install, had it reboot to recovery and fail, and booted into android. It stopped bugging me and stopped trying to download after that.
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hmmm, tried that and after a couple days it came back. Anyone got a solution?
abjc89 said:
hmmm, tried that and after a couple days it came back. Anyone got a solution?
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Do the same thing, except this time, after the failed install, when you are back in Android, type in adb shell or terminal
su
pm disable com.samsung
Alternatively you could freeze System Updates in Titanium.
So, I'm new to rooting and this is my first Nexus device.
I'm loving it and all the options but now I'm getting a notification to update.
I see all the forums about hooking it up to a computer and using commands to do it all and then rerooting.
I was looking for an easier way.
I bought a Nexus 5 to play with because I liked this one so much and when OTAs came up, it would let me download them and reboot into CWM recovery and ask if I want to flash the ZIP.
This one just boots into TWRP (No CWM for 5x) and does nothing.
I found the update as a zip here:
<https://gist.github.com/jduck/744a6c8a9042e9c792b7>
My question is: can I just download it and use TWRP to flash it or is the sequence of commands on a computer the only way to do it?
Thank you in advance for your help and I apologize for my ignorance.
Gotta start somewhere though, right?
Hi !
I personnaly use NRT from Wugfresh for my Nexus 5x and my Nexus 7 2013, both rooted.
In "model type", select Nexus 5x and your build.
In "Restore/upgrade/downgrade", select "device is on/normal", then click "Flash stock+ unroot".
Select the build you want to install, it can dl and extract it for you, and select "No Wipe Mode" in order to keep your data and apps. (don't try to put your ota file here)
Go through the steps, and in the end, hit "Root" to root again.
I know there are others methods to apply just the OTA with command lines, but I never did it cause I never took the time to learn. I should do it, maybe it's faster with command lines.
Anyway this works, even if it takes a little time, and it is kind of automatic. But I strongly recommend you try both method to find what suits you most. Or wait for someone else to reply so you'll have more points of view !
Have fun with your N5x !
I like the idea of that.
Does it reinstall the superuser app automatically?
If so, which one?
And does it redo custom recovery?
And which one for that?
Sorry for all the questions but I purchased SuperSU and I don't want it to automatically download a different one and have to go through the steps to change a superuser app.
erichjelm said:
I like the idea of that.
Does it reinstall the superuser app automatically?
If so, which one?
And does it redo custom recovery?
And which one for that?
Sorry for all the questions but I purchased SuperSU and I don't want it to automatically download a different one and have to go through the steps to change a superuser app.
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Use chainfires "flashfire" for this process
http://www.xda-developers.com/flashfire-updated-with-android-6-0-and-ota-support/
Darke5tShad0w said:
Use chainfires "flashfire" for this process
http://www.xda-developers.com/flashfire-updated-with-android-6-0-and-ota-support/
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It's not working.
I have Xposed installed.
I unmarked all modules, rebooted, and tried again but to no avail.
Other than Xposed, no mods to the kernel.
erichjelm said:
I have Xposed installed.
I unmarked all modules, rebooted, and tried again but to no avail.
Other than Xposed, no mods to the kernel.
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Are you using flashfire v0.28?
Xposed modifies the system so while you maybe able to get the ota it can prevent you from installing them even with flashfire.
Go to the flashfire thread and see if this is a problem with the app or because or xposed (most likely answer).
Otherwise find the ota threads and see if you can flash it through recovery (not the N version)
Yeah, it's that version of Flashfire.
I have the update zip but I'm afraid to just flash it.
I was hoping that I'd get some more help here.
Not that I don't appreciate your help.
Thank you, by the way.
erichjelm said:
Yeah, it's that version of Flashfire.
I have the update zip but I'm afraid to just flash it.
I was hoping that I'd get some more help here.
Not that I don't appreciate your help.
Thank you, by the way.
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Thats at the end of my ability to help you with this particular problem, I have only owned a Nexus for 2 months and they are completely diff to Samsung plus I run pure nexus rom, you may just have to use a computer.
And I really appreciate it.
I'll just use a computer and do it.
Don't want to risk trying to flash the zip and bricking but I'm still curious.
Just not curious enough.
Haha.
Got it.
In case anyone needs to know for themselves, I wanted to post it here.
http://nexus5.wonderhowto.com/how-t...thout-losing-root-no-computer-needed-0168428/
I used that and it worked.
I didn't flash the Xposed zip and had to later on.
Worth it just to add it to the queue to save the time.
Everything else seems to be working fine thus far.
A few settings are changed (TinyCore was turned off and hidden apps in Smart Launcher 3 were unhidden) but that's nothing big.
erichjelm said:
Got it.
In case anyone needs to know for themselves, I wanted to post it here.
http://nexus5.wonderhowto.com/how-t...thout-losing-root-no-computer-needed-0168428/
I used that and it worked.
I didn't flash the Xposed zip and had to later on.
Worth it just to add it to the queue to save the time.
Everything else seems to be working fine thus far.
A few settings are changed (TinyCore was turned off and hidden apps in Smart Launcher 3 were unhidden) but that's nothing big.
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That is the same manipulation I explained in post 2, but with Flashfire, without using a computer. And full automated, where with nrt you have to factory reset and root later. I'll try it next time ! And yeah, the version of SuperSu is always the latest, and if it is not, it will update via play store (I bought it as well ^^)
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That is the same manipulation I explained in post 2, but with Flashfire, without using a computer. And full automated, where with nrt you have to factory reset and root later. I'll try it next time ! And yeah, the version of SuperSu is always the latest, and if it is not, it will update via play store (I bought it as well ^^)
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This one didn't unroot. Just uninstalled Xposed. Kept all my data and stuff. Apps stayed signed in even. I was afraid because I heard "factory reset" in yours. Or something to that nature. The only thing I'm having problems with now is Tapatalk told me to check my adblock settings and won't load anything. I'll have to look up what's wrong with it. Other than that, it's doing all right.
You are right and wrong, it unroots but reroots in the process. Same I did when I used nrt. And as i didn't wipe data, apps stayed sign in as Well.
But i tried flashfire on my nexus 7 and I it is way more useful and faster than nrt. I am adopting it !
Guys I need help! I know exactly what needs doing but just do not know how to go about doing it :| Basically i downloaded a device spoofer from xposed and when I restarted It keeps bootlooping. what I need to do is add the "disable" file in the xposed folder but how can I access my files? Luckily it had no password so accessing it wont be stopped. All I need to know is how to access the files on the phone whilst it bootloops. Plugging it in doesn't work :\ can anyone help/give suggestions or Ideas. Anything helps honestly thank you.
ShaneHQ said:
can anyone help/give suggestions or Ideas. Anything helps honestly thank you.
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Can you access TWRP? If so, just download and install the Xposed framework disabler/uninstaller (available in the official Xposed thread). In my experience on various devices, this is the best universal method to deal with offending modules (incompatible or misconfigured). Otherwise, you can use the file manager or terminal in TWRP, if that's your preference, and if you know exactly what you want to do...
I accidentally deleted everything on my S9 (SM-G960F) including the OS. Phone doesnt start however I can boot it into TWRP and download, when I try flashing the stock rom with Odin it gets to System then just doesnt work. It doesnt fail nor does it crash or freeze the bar just doesnt go up and ive been trying to fix all day so please can someone help me, its a new phone too. Atm im trying to download the firmware from XDA and see if that one works, is it possible it could just be that the stock rom im trying now is just missing something or could my laptop be the problem? Im open to suggestions and please help I beg.
Make sure to use ODIN 3.13.1 and you might have to check "Repartition" in ODIN options - it can take a while to flash, how long were you waiting for the bar to move?
defaltCM said:
I accidentally deleted everything on my S9 (SM-G960F) including the OS. Phone doesnt start however I can boot it into TWRP and download, when I try flashing the stock rom with Odin it gets to System then just doesnt work. It doesnt fail nor does it crash or freeze the bar just doesnt go up and ive been trying to fix all day so please can someone help me, its a new phone too. Atm im trying to download the firmware from XDA and see if that one works, is it possible it could just be that the stock rom im trying now is just missing something or could my laptop be the problem? Im open to suggestions and please help I beg.
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When your TWRP is working, put a custom rom zip into your storage or sd card while beeing in TWRP and flash this. Thats it.
You can dowwnload all the nessesery files like rom, firmware and vendor here:
http://www.soldier9312.de/#
Hi, I accidentally deleted videos and pictures on my S9. If I root my phone will I be able to recover them?
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Hi, I accidentally deleted videos and pictures on my S9. If I root my phone will I be able to recover them?
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try to see if google photos automatically backup your photos,
even if you root your phone you may not be able to recover all your photos or even none of them
dimitrispas22 said:
try to see if google photos automatically backup your photos,
even if you root your phone you may not be able to recover all your photos or even none of them
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Thanks for the reply!
I checked and my Google Photos is not configured to backup. My videos were deleted by the DJI app when I cleared Cache. So should I try rooting or give up? Will I only access the files if I was rooted before the accidental deletion?
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Thanks for the reply!
I checked and my Google Photos is not configured to backup. My videos were deleted by the DJI app when I cleared Cache. So should I try rooting or give up? Will I only access the files if I was rooted before the accidental deletion?
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since you already installed twrp and your Knox is tripped give it a try why not you can try with a few apps where you can find online ... Good luck!
dimitrispas22 said:
since you already installed twrp and your Knox is tripped give it a try why not you can try with a few apps where you can find online ... Good luck!
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I have not installed TWRP before I deleted the files. Does this mean I have no chance of getting the files?
Also, I can't find the unlock OEM option in my phone despite keeping it on for 7 days or tricking the date.
I have been experiencing MASSIVE slow down and lag in all of my Apps the past month. When I have facebook messenger open, or my camera, everything slows to a halt. It is making using the phone a nightmare.
I tried getting an SD card, doing a full factory reset, and a few other things, but it is still going extremely slow. I have read 100s of forum posts, and nothing I can find seems to be working.
I was able to install TWRP recovery, and would like to root my device so I can start uninstalling the moto apps, or further diving into figuring out why my phone is going slow.
I can not get the Magisk to install correctly, and have tried so many things now that I am at a loss...
I tried doing a "format" doing a "wipe" putting the zip file on my external SD card, but nothing is working.
If I just go and try it normal I get the "Can not mount storage" error that seems to be coming for the device being encrypted. If I do a format or wipe it does not give me any errors and seems to install correctly, but when I reboot (it goes through the encryption process, and "new phone setup" process) the Magisk manager isnt installed. If I download the APK manually it says it is not rooted. (I tried Magisk 17.3 and the latest 18.1 and 18.1 beta)
I have no clue what to do now. Any one have any suggestions?
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M8920_21.11.11.62R_JETER_NA_CUST
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johnkubik said:
I have been experiencing MASSIVE slow down and lag in all of my Apps the past month. When I have facebook messenger open, or my camera, everything slows to a halt. It is making using the phone a nightmare.
I tried getting an SD card, doing a full factory reset, and a few other things, but it is still going extremely slow. I have read 100s of forum posts, and nothing I can find seems to be working.
I was able to install TWRP recovery, and would like to root my device so I can start uninstalling the moto apps, or further diving into figuring out why my phone is going slow.
I can not get the Magisk to install correctly, and have tried so many things now that I am at a loss...
I tried doing a "format" doing a "wipe" putting the zip file on my external SD card, but nothing is working.
If I just go and try it normal I get the "Can not mount storage" error that seems to be coming for the device being encrypted. If I do a format or wipe it does not give me any errors and seems to install correctly, but when I reboot (it goes through the encryption process, and "new phone setup" process) the Magisk manager isnt installed. If I download the APK manually it says it is not rooted. (I tried Magisk 17.3 and the latest 18.1 and 18.1 beta)
I have no clue what to do now. Any one have any suggestions?
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M8920_21.11.11.62R_JETER_NA_CUST
OPPS27.91.140.4
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patch boot file to decrypt - you can find this on the fourms
savvytechwinner said:
patch boot file to decrypt - you can find this on the fourms
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People kept talking about it, but I couldnt find the files to patch in Magisk, and when I used the TWRP that was supposed to be decrypted it wouldnt flash.
Would you happen to be able to find the forum post describing what to do? I searched again and couldnt find any instructions. Sorry to ask... I have seriously just been googling this for 2 straight days and cant figure it out.
Can anyone provide an update? I cant stand how slow my phone is.
johnkubik said:
Can anyone provide an update? I cant stand how slow my phone is.
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1. Flash TWRP.
2. Mount /Vendor in TWRP, then flash the universal encryption disabler which can be found in this thread.
3. Format /data in TWRP using the option that requires you to type in "yes".
4. Reboot from twrp right back into twrp, then flash Magisk.
5. If for some reason Magisk claims to not be installed after flashing it, then manually install the Magisk manager app. It should fix it right up.
6. Profit.
Twrp with /vendor mounting can be found here for 16gb variants, and here for 32gb.
Spaceminer said:
1. Flash TWRP.
6. Profit.
Twrp with /vendor mounting can be found here for 16gb variants, and here for 32gb.
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DDDDDDDDUUUUUUUUUUDDDDDDDDDDEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are my hero! That totally worked!
I just did it and was able to debloat my phone.
The stupid part is it is still going SUPER slow!!!
Any idea how I can fix slowness? I think I just need to get a different phone. This is unusable.
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DDDDDDDDUUUUUUUUUUDDDDDDDDDDEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You are my hero! That totally worked!
I just did it and was able to debloat my phone.
The stupid part is it is still going SUPER slow!!!
Any idea how I can fix slowness? I think I just need to get a different phone. This is unusable.
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If no 3rd party apps are installed and it's still slow, then you probably have a hardware problem. If you do have any 3rd party apps installed, I'd try removing them one by one to see if anything improves.
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If no 3rd party apps are installed and it's still slow, then you probably have a hardware problem. If you do have any 3rd party apps installed, I'd try removing them one by one to see if anything improves.
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Well... there is no way to see if it is slow if there are no other apps to use. ;p
Do you know if there is an app that shows CPU usage per app?
But thanks again!
johnkubik said:
Well... there is no way to see if it is slow if there are no other apps to use. ;p
Do you know if there is an app that shows CPU usage per app?
But thanks again!
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I think there was a misunderstanding here. What I'm saying is, after you debloated the phone, if you didn't install any apps and it's still acting slow, then you might have a hardware problem. I don't know of any apps to check CPU usage. Best I can think of is the battery settings. It'll at least tell you what's running the most. You could also check running apps in the dev settings to see what's using the most RAM. Between the two it should give you a good idea if a system app is doing something unusual.
It is possible that you're just used to a much faster phone though. My J7 Perx was way faster than the G6 Play, and it frustrated me for a few weeks. Still kind of irks me to be honest.