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Hey everybody! I went to stock from CyanogenMod Nightlyes, and flashed stock 2.3.2 nandroid.
Then I flashed the 2.3.3, it works just fine! But my bootloader is still unlocked!
First thing that i thank was just to install Superuser, but it doesen't work.
I connected it to Pc in fastboot mod, and ran install-superboot-windows.bat (one click root)
But now, it just stuck in Google logo, and I don't know what to do next... I tryed to pull out the battery, nothing...
Update: just reflashed recovery via fastboot flash recovery recovery.img, and got the CWM. Now restoring to 2.3.2.
I think that we can just flash CWM after update, and then install superuser. I'll try and will ask you about any changes.
Update 2:: So, it ran just fine, first installed 2.3.2, then updated it to 2.3.3, and then flashed CWM. It boots up just fine, but in CWM I tried to install superuser.zip, it says: invalid to install
maybe reinstall your backup from CWM?
also the one click root you need to be in a rom and using adb
I did the same thing and ended up in the same situation...ive fixed like this...downloaded odin got back to stock 2.3.1 then downloaded the update,flashed it through stock recovery then flashed recovery.img....flashed su and everything is back on normal now
Hope it helps
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If you unlock already, it is very easy to root again
1. fastboot boot recovery.img
2. flash su.zip
3. reboot
all done
Yeah, but it says, that it can't install superuser.zip (bad) I don't know what it means..
2.3.3 root question
Ok so currently I'm rooted on stock 2.3.2
How do I update to 2.3.3 and
1. not lose root
2. not have to reinstall all user apps
3. not have to redo all my settings
Is there a way to do this?
This does not belong in development.
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I have a question is there a way to make the phone as if it was never messed about with, just incase it was ever needed to get repaired under the warrenty
Trinitronik said:
Yeah, but it says, that it can't install superuser.zip (bad) I don't know what it means..
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mount /system inside of clockwork then try.
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Jnowak1981 said:
Ok so currently I'm rooted on stock 2.3.2
How do I update to 2.3.3 and
1. not lose root
2. not have to reinstall all user apps
3. not have to redo all my settings
Is there a way to do this?
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Try this..
From Android 2.3.2 /rooted/locked bootloader
1) Fastboot boot recovery.img..to boot into recovery CW recovery screen
2) Apply 2.3.3 update.zip ..
=>Do not reboot ,as this 2.3.3 has Bootloader change that disable fastboot boot for locked bootloader.
3) Without rebooting , mount system, apply su.zip
4) Reboot..
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I am just posting the concept..you need to find out the details steps
Ill keep 2.3.2 until than
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Follow the link, i managed to retain root after 2.3.3 update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11626567&postcount=70
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I manage to keep the root for 2.3.3 with the flashing sequence listed below.
From Android 2.3.2 /rooted/locked bootloader
1) Fastboot boot recovery.img..to boot into recovery CW recovery screen
2) Apply 2.3.3 update.zip ..
=>After applying update DO NOT REBOOT ,as this 2.3.3 has Bootloader change that disable fastboot boot for locked bootloader.
3) Without rebooting , mount system, apply su.zip
=> This step is to reapply Superuser.apk permission setting
4) Reboot..
I am highlighting the concept, for details inter steps..please refer to the first post on the link.
2.3.3 root
is there a method to root 2.3.3 or is it to early i tried allgamer way but it failed
Or you can simply restore 2.3.3 its in the development forum. It had root already on it
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There is a 2.3.3 rooted nandroid backup in development section.
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well tryind to do from 2.3.3
Based on this change from 2.3.2 to 2.3.3, does it make sense just to unlock the bootloader?
Yes, I know it'll wipe my device, but is that the only thing? I can just use Titanium Backup and restore everything anyway right?
Are there advantages/disadvantages to the locked bootloader? I never bothered just because I was just learning how to root and picked a method almost at random.
kaimyn said:
Based on this change from 2.3.2 to 2.3.3, does it make sense just to unlock the bootloader?
Yes, I know it'll wipe my device, but is that the only thing? I can just use Titanium Backup and restore everything anyway right?
Are there advantages/disadvantages to the locked bootloader? I never bothered just because I was just learning how to root and picked a method almost at random.
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If I were currently locked bootloader, I would run a full titanium backup of apps+data, and copy over your entire sdcard contents to your pc, along with the titanium backups (remember, the oem unlock wipes the sdcard also, not just internal space).
Then unlock the bootloader. Easiest way to deal with custom recovery in the future.
There are steps in the 2.3.3 link thread here describing how you can update and get root back even with the locked bootloader; which might be less of a hassle then going through a wipe.
squattingb said:
I tried to do this in clockwork but the installation kept failing, I was getting some messages about "assert failed", wasn't quite clear so I couldn't really make out what the problem was, does anyone have any insights into this? I downloaded the update from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11566707 for Nexus S.
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I'm having the same issue. Any idea how to fix this?
Just load the Nandroid as charlieb620 said. If your already on 2.3.3 you won't lose nowt, just backup your data first.
I lost root after manually updating to 4.1.2 by flashing the zip.
I tried re-rooting but nothing happened and it would just boot back to system.
It is still unlocked though.
Please advise.
fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flash a custom recovery, flash the su binaries,and reboot.
simms22 said:
fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flash a custom recovery, flash the su binaries,and reboot.
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Thanks but how do I do that?
woshiweili said:
Thanks but how do I do that?
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You can use WUGs tool kit to root after 4.1.2 update.
For version, just pick custom ROM (JB).
Search for that thread and follow his second....super easy.
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tbonezx11 said:
You can use WUGs tool kit to root after 4.1.2 update.
For version, just pick custom ROM (JB).
Search for that thread and follow his second....super easy.
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Thanks. Yes Wug's toolkit is easy to use. Unfortunately that's one of the first things I tried and didn't work for me.
What ended up working was using Wug's to UNROOT, then unlock and re-root. For some reason that worked. Also fortunately I had a feeling I needed to backup my TWRP backups onto my computer as the Nexus 7 was COMPLETELY wiped after re-unlocking. After this was all done, I moved my backups back to my N7 and restored. Back to 4.1.1 for now. Whew!
didn't work for me either, I could not get ANY custom recovery images to successfully boot on the new bootloader and 4.1.2. Going back to 4.1.1 allowed root again.
Big waste of time going back to stock, locking, unlocking, sideloading 4.1.2 then trying to root.
Had to wipe once more, go back to stock, unlock/lock, root and leave it on 4.1.1
No idea how people are getting custom recoveries to boot on 4.1.2, mine will just restart itself within about 10 seconds of trying to boot an image.
Wug's toolkit makes a folder called ! Ready to flash ...
You will find support su and busy box there....boot to recovery flat the two zips and it roots...
If you did a full wipe they may not be there anymore...
Run the Wug script, when it boots to recovery, install the two zips manually.
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simms22 said:
fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flash a custom recovery, flash the su binaries,and reboot.
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It was a valiant effort. Can't say you didn't try.
I myself lost root after upgrading to 4.1.2.i just used wugs toolkit and just picked any version for nexus 7 and clicked root.of course better check full driver test first before proceesing.now i am on 4.1.2 and got back with root.
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I apologize for the noob question but I've never found myself in this particular situation...
I've decided to stick with the 4.3 JWR66V factory image while I wait for a working rooted version to be released or even an updated SuperSU or Superuser zip (that doesn't drain the battery or lose root with certain apps).
I used the factory image found HERE and followed the detailed instructions found HERE. I followed the instructions under section "D" vigorously which meant that I installed the stock recovery image as well. Everything is running as it should. However, I was curious if it was safe to flash TWRP 2.6.0.0 recovery through fastboot with my current setup. I'd like to use that recovery to wipe cache/dalvik and possibly fix permissions. However, I'm not sure if this will break something so I am hesitant to try it.
I have made sure the bootloader is unlocked. But I am curious if it's safe to flash and use TWRP while I am not rooted.
You can install recovery with no problem, root has nothing to do with it. however i think upon a reboot your recovery will be replaced with factory.
Interesting. I wonder why/how the system would flash back to stock recovery if I've pushed the TWRP recovery image over the factory image?
I flashed twrp from fastboot and it's still there. Just waiting on root
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otariq said:
I flashed twrp from fastboot and it's still there. Just waiting on root
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Without root would there be any functionality within TWRP that I shouldn't touch? Or does recovery functionality have no dependency on root?
What is there you wanna do? I just replaced stock with twrp so I can just flash the su zip when its out because I don't always have access to a PC. Also, Franco released his initial 4.3 kernel which I'm thinking about flashing.
When rebooting from twrp it'll ask if you wanna flash the su.apk because you don't have root I chose no because it wouldn't do anything for us right now without the binaries
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Good point. As of right now I guess I don't have a huge need for it. I'll just leave everything as is until a proper SuperSU is released. At which point I'll install the latest TWRP and root.
Just a question, wasn't nexus root toolkit supposed to be able to revert to stock?
I did it in previous android versions.
now I am running slim rom with CWM and "reverting to stock 4.3" using NRT doesn't work, the process finishes but nothing is done.
skinniezinho said:
Just a question, wasn't nexus root toolkit supposed to be able to revert to stock?
I did it in previous android versions.
now I am running slim rom with CWM and "reverting to stock 4.3" using NRT doesn't work, the process finishes but nothing is done.
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No idea. I use a Mac and flash back to stock via Fastboot. You should just learn to do that anyway so you have a better sense of exactly what is going on and if something fails you'll know exactly which step is failing in order to correct it. Relying on a toolkit is like never taking the training wheels off your bike.
Does anyone know where I can get a flashable OTA file that will keep root for the Wifi OG Nexus 7? I have seen it posted for the Nexus 4 and new Nexus 7, but cannot find it anywhere for Grouper.
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Does anyone know where I can get a flashable OTA file that will keep root for the Wifi OG Nexus 7? I have seen it posted for the Nexus 4 and new Nexus 7, but cannot find it anywhere for Grouper.
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There is a flashable ota at the link below. You may need to flash superuser 1.51 after to get root back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745781
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gsmyth said:
There is a flashable ota at the link below. You may need to flash superuser 1.51 after to get root back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745781
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OK I tried that but I got a Status 7 error message and it aborted install. I have everything stock that I can think of. No custom kernel. No nothing. Any suggestions other than flashing back to stock completely via Wug's toolkit then doing the OTA through the tablet itself and then restoring everything with Titanium Backup?
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OK I tried that but I got a Status 7 error message and it aborted install. I have everything stock that I can think of. No custom kernel. No nothing. Any suggestions other than flashing back to stock completely via Wug's toolkit then doing the OTA through the tablet itself and then restoring everything with Titanium Backup?
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If you check that thread I linked to above, there a few people with the status 7 error and a few different fixes, worth a try before wiping anything, hope it helps.
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gsmyth said:
If you check that thread I linked to above, there a few people with the status 7 error and a few different fixes, worth a try before wiping anything, hope it helps.
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Thanks I appreciate it!
VAVA Mk2 said:
OK I tried that but I got a Status 7 error message and it aborted install. I have everything stock that I can think of. No custom kernel. No nothing. Any suggestions other than flashing back to stock completely via Wug's toolkit then doing the OTA through the tablet itself and then restoring everything with Titanium Backup?
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You don't need to flash the stock image and lose your data, but even if you are on stock 4.3 you still need two things: stock recovery (if you don't already have it installed) AND you need to unroot! Being rooted will throw the Status 7 error.
Here's what I did:
First flash the stock recovery for JWR66V in fastboot.
Then use the "Full unroot" option inside SuperSU.
Apply the JWR66Y update using ADB sideload.
Then reinstall TWRP and install UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.51.zip using TWRP.
After rebooting you may be surprised to see that the SuperSU app needs to be installed again (seems to be a quirk a lot of us are having). Just head over to Google play and after that all should be good.
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CatThief said:
You don't need to flash the stock image and lose your data, but even if you are on stock 4.3 you still need two things: stock recovery (if you don't already have it installed) AND you need to unroot! Being rooted will throw the Status 7 error.
Here's what I did:
First flash the stock recovery for JWR66V in fastboot.
Then use the "Full unroot" option inside SuperSU.
Apply the JWR66Y update using ADB sideload.
Then reinstall TWRP and install UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.51.zip using TWRP.
After rebooting you may be surprised to see that the SuperSU app needs to be installed again (seems to be a quirk a lot of us are having). Just head over to Google play and after that all should be good.
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Hi, I'm looking forward to doing this step since I really want to get that OTA installed in my device. Mine is on stock ROM, rooted via wugfresh toolkit. My concern is, after doing this step, will I lose all data? Also could you please explain how to do the first step- "First flash the stock recovery for JWR66V in fastboot."? I'm still a bit new to all these things, so please bare with me.
Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1745781&page=53
Check out this thread. I flashed the Grouper.zip file, which is the OTA modified by commenting out the validation check that results in the Status 7 error. I copied it to /sdcard along with the Supersu 1.51 zip. The ota flashed perfectly using TWRP recovery. After booting and going back into TWRP, I flashed the supersu1.51 and regained root. You do not need to unroot or flash stock recovery to get this update. No data loss. I'm stock rom & kernel, rooted with TWRP recovery.
choybel said:
Hi, I'm looking forward to doing this step since I really want to get that OTA installed in my device. Mine is on stock ROM, rooted via wugfresh toolkit. My concern is, after doing this step, will I lose all data? Also could you please explain how to do the first step- "First flash the stock recovery for JWR66V in fastboot."? I'm still a bit new to all these things, so please bare with me.
Thanks!
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You won't lose data if you repeat the steps I took. However since you are asking how to flash a recovery in fastboot I would seriously be careful and do a bit of homework on how fastboot works. All the instructions you'll ever need can be found by searching xda. It really isn't as daunting as it sounds but you definitely need to understand how it works before trying it.
Or you could try the link that Groid posted if you aren't concerned about skipping the validation check. The process is definitely is simpler if you're "new to all these things".
I'm not opposed to using WugFresh's toolkit, he's a brilliant developer, but it's never a bad idea to learn about what happens in the background and see it with your own eyes.
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I'm just starting with android and planning on rooting my phone (vD800) eventually. I made a backup here: all settings> general> backup and reset but I don't think this is what I need for recovering from a failed root. What do I need to get so I can make an image of the phone? I have lots of questions but that'll do it for now.
You need to first root then install custom recovery then make a back up...
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scram99 said:
You need to first root then install custom recovery then make a back up...
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Ok that kind of goes against everything I know about computers but ok. What am I going to use for a failed root then? Where does my backup image come from? Thanks
brutusthegeek said:
Ok that kind of goes against everything I know about computers but ok. What am I going to use for a failed root then? Where does my backup image come from? Thanks
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What do you mean by failed root? I've never experienced such a thing. To root follow this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869
You don't replace the OS until after the custom recovery (such as TWRP) is installed. So after you install TWRP or whichever recovery you want just boot in to the recovery and then backup there. Then flash whichever ROM you want.
Ok I get the part about not replacing the OS until you are rooted. So just root it and if I fail post here and see if anyone can help?
I guess I'm just trying to be sure I understand what I'm getting into before I do something that could seriously mess up my phone.
You can use the LG backup app on your phone, it's quite good. Then move or copy the backup file to the computer for safekeeping. I did this when I downgraded back to jellybean from kitkat in order to root kitkat and it worked perfectly. There's nothing about the root process for jellybean that will hurt the phone or cause data loss.