How to root the Nexus S running Android 2.3.4?
What is the easiest way?
Will super one click work?
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This goes in q and a, but yeah, there are many ways to root it
I used the traditional way and unlocked the bootloader, all that jazz.
But borky_16 has gratefully provided a one click root
here ya go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138755
mathkid95 said:
This goes in q and a, but yeah, there are many ways to root it
I used the traditional way and unlocked the bootloader, all that jazz.
But borky_16 has gratefully provided a one click root
here ya go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138755
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Thanks.... I'll try it
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mathkid95 said:
This goes in q and a, but yeah, there are many ways to root it
I used the traditional way and unlocked the bootloader, all that jazz.
But borky_16 has gratefully provided a one click root
here ya go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138755
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But is there one that won't wipe my phone... Like how about super one click....? Would that work?
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Dunno... havent used that...
And you will need to wipe to root (unlocking bootloader wipes everything)
Yes if u want root you will have to wipe no matter what.
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benrees21 said:
Yes if u want root you will have to wipe no matter what.
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But when I had my Nexus One i used super one click to root it amf it did not delete anything
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Hey everyone I'm new to xda and I just want to say how great it is to be a part of this site. My question is. Is there a new version of z4 root that works with the froyo update dk28 for the epic? Thanks again.
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Old one should work. Exploit still works.
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It didn't work it starts to spaz out
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Kcarpenter said:
Old one should work. Exploit still works.
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Won't work; I've tried a while back.
It'll just freeze at the "Acquiring Root" part.
So no, you cannot use z4root to root, unfortunately. However, there are various topics on how to do one-click roots on your phone, with all types of computers - Windows, Linux, or even Mac.
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Won't work; I've tried a while back.
It'll just freeze at the "Acquiring Root" part.
So no, you cannot use z4root to root, unfortunately. However, there are various topics on how to do one-click roots on your phone, with all types of computers - Windows, Linux, or even Mac.
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Yeah I heard about it but can u unroot useing the same method
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Estewa_619 said:
Yeah I heard about it but can u unroot useing the same method
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Yes, when using the one click roots, you get a lot of options.
One being rooting the phone w/ cwm redirector.
And another that gives you the option to unroot the phone.
So basically, use the same method to unroot it as you do to root it, although choosing the correct option.
Simple as that
acer1096xxx said:
Yes, when using the one click roots, you get a lot of options.
One being rooting the phone w/ cwm redirector.
And another that gives you the option to unroot the phone.
So basically, use the same method to unroot it as you do to root it, although choosing the correct option.
Simple as that
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Ohh ok cool thanks a lot for your input ill try that and you said there is a version for mac
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Estewa_619 said:
Ohh ok cool thanks a lot for your input ill try that and you said there is a version for mac
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Yes.
Here is a link for the mac version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=808103
If you have any further questions on it, I'd be glad to help since I have a mac as well.
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Yes.
Here is a link for the mac version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=808103
If you have any further questions on it, I'd be glad to help since I have a mac as well.
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Ohh for sho thanx man
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acer1096xxx said:
Yes.
Here is a link for the mac version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=808103
If you have any further questions on it, I'd be glad to help since I have a mac as well.
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Dang he beat me to it. I too rooted on a mac
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kenvan19 said:
Dang he beat me to it. I too rooted on a mac
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Its all good thanks for the reply.
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http://android.clients.google.com/p...749.signed-soju-GRJ22-from-GRI40.a14a2dd0.zip
Enjoy!
MOD EDIT: Link above is only for devices with GRI40
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http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_crespo/a14a2dd09749.signed-soju-GRJ22-from-GRI40.a14a2dd0.zip
Enjoy!
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This is the upgrade from GRI40 - Good find!
If I'm completely stock, I just download, name it update.zip, boot into recovery, and choose apply update? Do I got that right?
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matt2053 said:
If I'm completely stock, I just download, name it update.zip, boot into recovery, and choose apply update? Do I got that right?
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It's for stock 2.3.3. And yes, rename, recovery, flash!
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It's for stock 2.3.3. And yes, rename, recovery, flash!
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Yes I am on GRI40.
Guess I'll flash now and report back!
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Yay thank you!! I can't wait until I get home!!
SupaDupaFly24 said:
Yay thank you!! I can't wait until I get home!!
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You're welcome... I was just a lucky guy
For anyone who flashed the KB3 radio you'll need to flash back to KB1 for this update (it patches the radio).
Worked like a charm, thanks OP!
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possible to pull out the google talk application and see if we can get it running on other android phones.
Thank you!
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Im kinda new..what do you mean by flashing to kb1?how can i do that?
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I hope a rooted version will be released soon so I can use "bln" and "setcpu".
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OuncE718 said:
I hope a rooted version will be released soon so I can use "bln" and "setcpu".
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BLN is kernel
OuncE718 said:
I hope a rooted version will be released soon so I can use "bln" and "setcpu".
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If you're unlocked just flash the SU binary via recovery. You don't need a special rooted version.
xxraffyxx said:
possible to pull out the google talk application and see if we can get it running on other android phones.
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Here's the Talk2.apk and Talk2.odex from /system/app and libtalk_jni.so from /system/lib
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BLN is kernel
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I am aware that "bln" will only work if the kernel supports it.
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Nemessia said:
Im kinda new..what do you mean by flashing to kb1?how can i do that?
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If you've flashed your radio manually to the KB3 radio then you can use the .zip from my previous post that contains the KB1 radio. Flash that in CWM and you're good to go. If you haven't manually replaced the radio then you have nothing to worry about.
krohnjw said:
If you're unlocked just flash the SU binary via recovery. You don't need a special rooted version.
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How do I do that? I'm on Liquid Nexusbread rom, which is CM7 based. I also have the stock rooted 2.3.3 build (GRI40) saved as a backup.
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I am aware that "bln" will only work if the kernel supports it.
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You implied that:
I hope a rooted version will be released soon so I can use "bln" and "setcpu".
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What you said in those two posts are two different things. I'm sure Netarchy will release a compatible version with 2.3.4 shortly. He's usually really quick on these things.
Hi i have franco kernel on my phone and i wanna petmanently remove it and to not open a new thread i am looking for a good root i tried siany and nothink thx a lot
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oliviancool said:
Hi i have franco kernel on my phone and i wanna petmanently remove it and to not open a new thread i am looking for a good root i tried siany and nothink thx a lot
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Um what?
antiochasylum said:
Um what?
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Let me rephrase that: Wha'?
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Ok i ha franco kernel instaled on my phone how can i remove it?
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oliviancool said:
Hi i have franco kernel on my phone and i wanna petmanently remove it and <b>to not open a new thread</b> i am looking for a good root i tried siany and nothink thx a lot
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You do realize that, despite not wanting to open a new thread, you did just that?
You don't want to remove kernel. Franco kernel already has root. And, as you were looking for a good root, I think that root is pretty good.
May I ask you, respectfully, do you even understand what you're asking about?
Franco kernel its an old and outdated kernel.. Download Hydracore and flash it via recovery
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oliviancool said:
Hi i have franco kernel on my phone and i wanna petmanently remove it and to not open a new thread i am looking for a good root i tried siany and nothink thx a lot
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Someone uses that $h1t?
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howard bamber said:
Someone uses that $h1t?
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Because they randomly google YouTube videos and sites that give poor and outdated advice.
Then after problems happen, they come to us.
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Or they saw the kernel on a Galaxy Nexus where Franco's is teh Best evar. /me hides under the stairs
Franco kernels for note is a fail. I think the op needs to do a bit more reading so he doesnt sound like more of a moron lol.
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I recommend the appropriate PhilZ kernel for your rom. It can easily be flashed in recovery and grants you root rights. What's more it is brick safe (at least as safe as it get's).
I agree, the op should read a few hours before he flashes anything onto his phone. Flashing without knowledge is very dangerous.
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So I have my Nexus 4 I love it and everything is running well but I miss some of the advantages of having root. What are the biggest advantages of rooting the Nexus 4 what are the disadvantages? Can I gain root without unlocking the bootloader? I rooted only the Optimus V from virgin mobile is it all basically the same? Is there any known way to root without using a computer? Thanks for any input or suggestions you may have. it is really appreciated.
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nixie2121 said:
So I have my Nexus 4 I love it and everything is running well but I miss some of the advantages of having root. What are the biggest advantages of rooting the Nexus 4 what are the disadvantages? Can I gain root without unlocking the bootloader? I rooted only the Optimus V from virgin mobile is it all basically the same? Is there any known way to root without using a computer? Thanks for any input or suggestions you may have. it is really appreciated.
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You can:
1. Install custom kernels and custom roms. (So you're telling me you only rooted the Optimus V and never installed kernels and roms?)
2. It's a different root method than the Optimus V.
3. You MUST unlock the bootloader to gain root access. Might as well unlock it. You won't needing it much unless you brick it somehow.
4. You need to root using a computer. It's not like the Optimus V, there is no special application to use to gain root.
5. The only disadvantage is you not taking advantage of it.
Here are two useful toolkits you can use to root the N4. It's very easy but if you know how to use fastboot then go right ahead.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766475
one very big advantage of rooting is being able to install Adaway. Adaway is an app that removes ads from any other app and browser i think? that you download. If you play games like words with friends, adaway removes the ads and makes it more enjoyable to play.
The deal breaker for me is titanium backup. I used it to migrate /restore my data from my old phone. Now I know there are other apps that can do it without rooting but titanium backup is a one stop centre.
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what about getting android updates?
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nixie2121 said:
what about getting android updates?
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You'll have to revert back to stock to receive them. Or you can wait till a deodexed/odexed stock rom comes out.
For me rooting it is the only way to go. I wouldn't own a server without root and I see android in the same way.
Titanium Backup
Overclock and undervolt with a good kernel like Franco to save battery
AdAway
I would have to recommend going beyond just root and installing a custom ROM.
Being able to have 5 buttons instead of 3 is pretty nice. Xylon G+
Calibrating the screen requires root. Nexus 4 Display Control
I double tap my screen to turn it on. Touch Control
You can adjust the DPI essentially turning up the resolution.
I can't really see any reason not to root / ROM other than fear, as if you go with stable reliable ROMs, you're not gonna break anything, just don't run Antutu, I hear it red light bricks the N4.
One word
PIE
(assuming you'd flash a rom after rooting)
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ok.. think I want to do it... just worries me as no rom i used on the Optimus V worked 100 percent
will read about rooting more.
so i can get root then backup apps then do the bootloader?
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nixie2121 said:
ok.. think I want to do it... just worries me as no rom i used on the Optimus V worked 100 percent
will read about rooting more.
so i can get root then backup apps then do the bootloader?
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No. You need to unlock bootloader then root. That's the order to root the device. Unlocking the bootloader will erase everything on your phone.
This is a nexus device, most roms work very well and are on par if not better than stock.
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I have a apk that is not in play store anymore. how can i back this up before starting the process?
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neer2005 said:
This is a nexus device, most roms work very well and are on par if not better than stock.
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I agree.
I had the Optimus V like two years ago. I really liked that phone because it had awesome battery life. But the development was total crap. There was either little or no work done on it. The software was just mediocre.
The roms and kernels in this forum are quite mature and perfect for daily use.
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nixie2121 said:
I have a apk that is not in play store anymore. how can i back this up before starting the process?
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You can use this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...DMsImNvbS5yZXJ3YXJlLmFuZHJvaWQuTXlCYWNrdXAiXQ..
A second method;
http://lifehacker.com/5976036/simpl...droid-phone-from-the-desktop-no-root-required
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36499906
Or titanium backup
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neer2005 said:
Or titanium backup
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He doesn't have root access yet.
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well I am going to do this in a few hours... wish me luck... i never flashed a kernel before.. which do you all use and what rom do you all use?
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nixie2121 said:
well I am going to do this in a few hours... wish me luck... i never flashed a kernel before.. which do you all use and what rom do you all use?
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So I am about to do the following from here: http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
Then I guess I need to flash a recovery, and then a rom...I will read to make sure but thought I would ask in advance.
very paranoid!!!
thanks again all.
nixie2121 said:
So I am about to do the following from here: http://www.wugfresh.com/nrt/
Then I guess I need to flash a recovery, and then a rom...I will read to make sure but thought I would ask in advance.
very paranoid!!!
thanks again all.
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Download the program now and do the following.
Here's a video tutorial.
Please watch it first and get a feel of it first!
If you follow the tutorial, you should be fine. Do not miss a step. Most folks miss a step and they panic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg_QU9w5xCU
I know it's a Nexus 7 video but it's essentially the same for the N4.
And this is the Nexus 4 tutorial if you don't want to use the one above.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_aM_MQbPrI
Again, please watch the videos first.
scream4cheese said:
Download the program now and do the following.
Here's a video tutorial.
Please watch it first and get a feel of it first!
If you follow the tutorial, you should be fine. Do not miss a step. Most folks miss a step and they panic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg_QU9w5xCU
I know it's a Nexus 7 video but it's essentially the same for the N4.
And this is the Nexus 4 tutorial if you don't want to use the one above.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_aM_MQbPrI
Again, please watch the videos first.
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THANKS - all rooted.....now what kernel and rom!!!!
This may be premature, but now that we are unlocked and liberated from stock recovery what is the best replacement out there? I have used both clockwork mod and TWRP with other devices but does one have an advantage over the other with the M? Voice your opinion to the community!!!
PantherVT said:
This may be premature, but now that we are unlocked and liberated from stock recovery what is the best replacement out there? I have used both clockwork mod and TWRP with other devices but does one have an advantage over the other with the M? Voice your opinion to the community!!!
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I prefer TWRP, and it seems to be the best option for this phone. Use version 2.3, as 2.4 is still in beta and a lot of people have had issues with if. CWM doesn't have as many options as TWRP.
RikRong said:
I prefer TWRP, and it seems to be the best option for this phone. Use version 2.3, as 2.4 is still in beta and a lot of people have had issues with if. CWM doesn't have as many options as TWRP.
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What he said. And the cwm is pain in the ass to navigate with the volume buttons.
Hate the new backup system in cwm also.
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I use both, one of my Ms has twrp and one has cwm. I prefer cwm because backups are faster IMO, but either works
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where can i download 2.3?
I have yet to root the M yet. With my Inc2 I used twrp from day one that it was released. GNex I used 4ext which is also excellent.
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Outta said:
where can i download 2.3?
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There is a link in this thread:
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/6444-installing-a-custom-recovery/
The TWRP that's included in the Unlock/Recovery thread in this forum has a link to 2.4, which is pretty buggy.
RikRong said:
There is a link in this thread:
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/6444-installing-a-custom-recovery/
The TWRP that's included in the Unlock/Recovery thread in this forum has a link to 2.4, which is pretty buggy.
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Really? I may want to change that then... What are the bugs? Buggy recovery == bad
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sloosecannon said:
Really? I may want to change that then... What are the bugs? Buggy recovery == bad
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I haven't used it, but other people report that's it unable to restore a backup and freezes at "Creating MD5" when creating a backup. I think there were some other ones mentioned, but I couldn't find them.
sloosecannon said:
Really? I may want to change that then... What are the bugs? Buggy recovery == bad
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I've used it and it was pain in the ass. I didn't start flashing anything until I found a different recovery version.
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sloosecannon said:
I use both, one of my Ms has twrp and one has cwm. I prefer cwm because backups are faster IMO, but either works
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You ever get the "error restoring system" message while trying to restore on cwm?
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sloosecannon said:
Really? I may want to change that then... What are the bugs? Buggy recovery == bad
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Looks like someone provided a link to TWRP 2.3 in your [How-To] Bootloader Unlock, Custom Recovery Razr M thread. See post #141
PantherVT said:
Looks like someone provided a link to TWRP 2.3 in your [How-To] Bootloader Unlock, Custom Recovery Razr M thread. See post #141
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Noted. I'll update the op when I get a chance
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