is there a way to root this Fw without unlocking the boot loader?
PS-If you are on unlocked bootloader you can do it with auto root.
Not that i know of
Actually, it seems that you can repeat the same trick than in the former update. Downgrade to 2.3.2 with Flashtool and update OTA.
Logseman said:
Actually, it seems that you can repeat the same trick than in the former update. Downgrade to 2.3.2 with Flashtool and update OTA.
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No way around to do it without loosing my apps?
but there's no OTA for the new update yet..
With all the 0% battery issue should I be worried about upgrading my firmware to latest uk update when its out?
I have unlocked bootloader and normally root the phone via recovery. If I upgrade to 2.3.4 and then root with same method can anything happen? Im really worried about getting same issue.
Or is this only for locked bootloaders?
Follow this to a T and you should be fine - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274572
my bootloader is unlocked
nice share
soldiers33 said:
my bootloader is unlocked
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Just flash both of THESE then.
My Razr M is on the OTA update 4.1.2 and for some reason their is absolutely no way to root it! ive tried it all and nothing works. i was wondering if i could downgrade back to 4.1.1 so i can root it and get cyanogenmod.
yes_thisis_joey said:
My Razr M is on the OTA update 4.1.2 and for some reason their is absolutely no way to root it! ive tried it all and nothing works. i was wondering if i could downgrade back to 4.1.1 so i can root it and get cyanogenmod.
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Motochopper 1.3 will root you. With that being said, you won't be able to downgrade if your bootloader is locked, even if you are rooted, and you won't be able to run CM unless your bootloader is unlocked. There was a CM10 build that worked with SafeStrap but I don't think it's around anymore.
Tried to update to rooted MM from rooted 5.0 with dev bootloader. Long story short, I lost root and am now on PD1, with PD1 bootloader. I installed the NK2 kernel to try and re-root, but the phone just hangs on the Samsung screen. I have tried Odining back the whole OS to Nk2, and Odin keeps giving me a "FAIL" message.. The only OS that seems to flash without failing is PD1. Any thoughts? Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated. THank you in advance.
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Tried to update to rooted MM from rooted 5.0 with dev bootloader. Long story short, I lost root and am now on PD1, with PD1 bootloader. I installed the NK2 kernel to try and re-root, but the phone just hangs on the Samsung screen. I have tried Odining back the whole OS to Nk2, and Odin keeps giving me a "FAIL" message.. The only OS that seems to flash without failing is PD1. Any thoughts? Any help/insight would be greatly appreciated. THank you in advance.
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cant you downgrade to pb1? downgrade it to pb1 i think it can be downgraded with odin then follow steps from the guide who unlocked bootloader and in general section there is guide to upgrade to mm with rooted and debloated but you need to use the bootloader unlocking thread to install the rom i did it 3 hours ago
shahram Ali said:
cant you downgrade to pb1
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I AM AT PB1. Thus the title: "Stuck at PB1" I am trying to DOWNGRADE to NK2. (or something rootable)
kotuamoalt said:
I AM AT PB1. Thus the title: "Stuck at PB1" I am trying to DOWNGRADE to NK2. (or something rootable)
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this is rootable http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/66252/G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW/
downgrade to it and as i said use the threads to install 6.0 with root and dev bootloader bro
and you cant downgrade to kitkat now but this LL can be rooted flash it and search for rooting thread for LL
shahram Ali said:
cant you downgrade to pb1
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I don't think that will help me. I want to root. Unless things have changed, I need to roll back to NK2.
shahram Ali said:
this is rootable http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/66252/G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW/
downgrade to it and as i said use the threads to install 6.0 with root and dev bootloader bro
and you cant downgrade to kitkat now but this LL can be rooted flash it and search for rooting thread for LL
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MY BAD. I am at PD2. PB1 is rootable and PD2 is not? I wish h I had just stayed at rooted OK3.
I don't suppose you have a link?
kotuamoalt said:
MY BAD. I am at PD2. PB1 is rootable and PD2 is not? I wish h I had just stayed at rooted OK3.
I don't suppose you have a link?
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that is bad but if you downgrade to any lollipop you will have some hope bro try and dont give up
shahram Ali said:
cant you downgrade to pb1? downgrade it to pb1 i think it can be downgraded with odin then follow steps from the guide who unlocked bootloader and in general section there is guide to upgrade to mm with rooted and debloated but you need to use the bootloader unlocking thread to install the rom i did it 3 hours ago
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Unfortunately, after installing the NK2 kernel, my phone would hang @ Samsung start screen.
kotuamoalt said:
Unfortunately, after installing the NK2 kernel, my phone would hang @ Samsung start screen.
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cause NK2 kernel is for 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 not 5.0 or 6.0.1 dude are you creazy try lollipop kernels it is my 9hours with verzion mobile so im nooby too but you should try
shahram Ali said:
that is bad but if you downgrade to any lollipop you will have some hope bro try and dont give up
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I am pretty much resigning myself that I am going to be stuck on PD1, unrooted.. I am having trouble downloading the file, and when it does work, it is SLOOW, so maybe tomorrow I can give it one last try.
kotuamoalt said:
I am pretty much resigning myself that I am going to be stuck on PD1, unrooted.. I am having trouble downloading the file, and when it does work, it is SLOOW, so maybe tomorrow I can give it one last try.
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good luck bro
shahram Ali said:
cause NK2 kernel is for 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 not 5.0 or 6.0.1 dude are you creazy try lollipop kernels it is my 9hours with verzion mobile so im nooby too but you should try
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I was also unable to flash the entire NK2 firmware. And yes I am crazy.
Does anyone know of a solution to move from PB1 back to stock kitkat? At the time of moving from kitkat to lolipop a year ago I unlocked the bootloader and moved up, still have root. Any ideas? I read a thread that said if you try to downgrade PB1 you will brick. I cannot for the life of me find the thread I used a year ago to upgrade.
JoshuaSmithJones said:
Does anyone know of a solution to move from PB1 back to stock kitkat? At the time of moving from kitkat to lolipop a year ago I unlocked the bootloader and moved up, still have root. Any ideas? I read a thread that said if you try to downgrade PB1 you will brick. I cannot for the life of me find the thread I used a year ago to upgrade.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve.../testers-required-easier-root-method-t3561529