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[Q] How do I unroot my epic 4g completely?

I posted this is android development and someone deleted it I guess without notifying me... How do I unroot my epic completely?
Will this work? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773032&highlight=unroot
I don't want no mods on my phone at all, i want a 100% unroot to where I can get the samsung OTA updates.

puppetmstr said:
I posted this is android development and someone deleted it I guess without notifying me... How do I unroot my epic completely?
Will this work? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773032&highlight=unroot
I don't want no mods on my phone at all, i want a 100% unroot to where I can get the samsung OTA updates.
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**Sigh**
Searching is helpful man, really. There was a thread about this yesterday. Use the program at this link: One Click Root And Recovery
One of its options is a root uninstaller. But FYI as long as you don't install custom roms or delete stock apps you can be rooted and get OTA updates. Again, this is all information you can get using the search function so please, in the future search first.

EDIT: Removed. Duplicate of what kenvan19 said...
But taking a second look at your sig, you may need to flash a stock rom/kernel first, but it may be easier to just use Odin to fully return to a stock phone removing all changes.

puppetmstr said:
I posted this is android development and someone deleted it I guess without notifying me... How do I unroot my epic completely?
Will this work? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773032&highlight=unroot
I don't want no mods on my phone at all, i want a 100% unroot to where I can get the samsung OTA updates.
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In short yes the link you posted would work.
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RootUninstaller is Old. Needs updating.
I encounter some problems using the link kevin gave with the root uninstaller. Attempts failed. I am on EC05 trying to uninstall the root and cwm using old DI18 rootuninstaller.
Any one know if there is an updated version?

just ODIN stock ec05. Or ODIN stock di18 then do update to ec05.

Here is an article with rooting and unrooting instructions and links to all drivers and programs needed:
http://darkwingduck.org/root-and-unroot-samsung-epic/

kennyglass123 said:
Here is an article with rooting and unrooting instructions and links to all drivers and programs needed:
http://darkwingduck.org/root-and-unroot-samsung-epic/
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Does that unroot method also restore stock boot removing cwm?
Thanks for the link.
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djbacon06 said:
just ODIN stock ec05. Or ODIN stock di18 then do update to ec05.
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Was wanting to avoid wipe. I have backed up certain apps with titanium on my wifes epic and restored them fine. Now want to remove root and leave hers stock.
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ErlyD said:
Does that unroot method also restore stock boot removing cwm?
Thanks for the link.
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If you have a rooted stock kernel and ROM it will. But if you have a custom ROM and kernel you need to Odin back. Mybackup Pro will allow you to backup and restore unrooted.
Do you BONSAI?

djbacon06 said:
just ODIN stock ec05. Or ODIN stock di18 then do update to ec05.
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wheres the EC05 odin file?

skee/07088 said:
wheres the EC05 odin file?
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And boom goes the dynamite
Alternatively, check out http://lostandtired.com and go to android development, he has a link to a stock odin flash on multiupload. While you're there, read some about autism awareness, as it is autism awareness month.

kennyglass123 said:
If you have a rooted stock kernel and ROM it will. But if you have a custom ROM and kernel you need to Odin back. Mybackup Pro will allow you to backup and restore unrooted.
Do you BONSAI?
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Nope, has anyone tried unrooting? The unroot method does not want to work on EC05. It goes through the process and on everything its says failed! rm /**** no permissions. Also ran CWM to fix permissions..
I still can't find a solution. Stock EC05 that is rooted to 2.5.1.0 using one click root.
Any other tips?

ErlyD said:
Nope, has anyone tried unrooting? The unroot method does not want to work on EC05. It goes through the process and on everything its says failed! rm /**** no permissions. Also ran CWM to fix permissions..
I still can't find a solution. Stock EC05 that is rooted to 2.5.1.0 using one click root.
Any other tips?
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Just run ODIN and flash a clean stock build of DI18 then OTA over it to EC05.

063_XOBX said:
Just run ODIN and flash a clean stock build of DI18 then OTA over it to EC05.
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Repeat post #9 this same thread.

kennyglass123 said:
If you have a rooted stock kernel and ROM it will. But if you have a custom ROM and kernel you need to Odin back. Mybackup Pro will allow you to backup and restore unrooted.
Do you BONSAI?
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MyBackup Pro wont restore app data without root. I haven't found anything that will. Has it done it for you? The website says if rooted it will restore app+data. I really just need data.
Has anyone tried this on MyBackup Pro?

Truly stock EC05 TAR

nvm..
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063_XOBX said:
Just run ODIN and flash a clean stock build of DI18 then OTA over it to EC05.
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What he said.

babystewie said:
What he said.
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Waste of time, us the TAR above.

SO - How do you return to completely stock?

I am thinking I might return my Tab before my 14 days is up. I have it Rooted, CWR installed and custom beta rom running on it. If I wanted to return it whats the best way to get it to stock like out of the box stock?

1. Flash stock ROM
2. Nvflash stock recovery
3. Factory reset
4. Profit?

Berner said:
1. Flash stock ROM
2. Nvflash stock recovery
3. Factory reset
4. Profit?
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Anyone have a the stock image laying around? Or am I blind?

Crap I just remembered I backed up stock image,
Mod close this thread!
Sorry boys

Sounds like you may not need it, but I'm pretty sure this is a flashable stock ROM :
http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/?p=2075

Berner said:
Sounds like you may not need it, but I'm pretty sure this is a flashable stock ROM :
http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/?p=2075
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Is this flashable by the stock recovery?

pokey9000 said:
Is this flashable by the stock recovery?
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Stock retail? no
Stock I/O? I think yes

Overclock and Touchwiz

Can I root and overclock my 10.1 right now and will that affect the upcomping touchwiz stuff coming from samsung or should i wait till touchwiz has been out a bit?
Thanks

azmtbiker said:
Can I root and overclock my 10.1 right now and will that affect the upcomping touchwiz stuff coming from samsung or should i wait till touchwiz has been out a bit?
Thanks
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I would probably root first. There is always a chance that the new updates will block root and it will take a long time to root again.

If you want the OTA you'll need to have a stock recovery and not be rooted.
If you don't care about the OTA and would rather flash something from one of the devs then go ahead and install CWM and root.
It's easy enough to go back to stock and all the tools and files you need are available in the dev forum.

hoodoomagic said:
It's easy enough to go back to stock and all the tools and files you need are available in the dev forum.
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Doubt it. There still isnt a complete guide to rooting/restoring the galaxy tab 10.1. The dev forum just has crude bits and pieces of the process layed out in a sloppy manner.

5thElement said:
Doubt it. There still isnt a complete guide to rooting/restoring the galaxy tab 10.1. The dev forum just has crude bits and pieces of the process layed out in a sloppy manner.
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Oh hi troll.
Here is a quick guide for the OP:
CWM + Stock recovery images here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150732
Root here: http://droidbasement.com/galaxy/tools/su_busybox_misc-sam_tab_10.1-061611.zip
HC 3.1 OTA here: http://droidbasement.com/galaxy/sys-backup/hc_31/hc-3.1_ota-full_sam_tab_10.1.zip
To install a 3rd party rom flash CWM via Odin then flash the rom of your choice (all of them are pre-rooted except for the a couple of the older euro TW leaks).
To return to stock, flash the 3.1 OTA via CWM, then use Odin to flash the stock recovery.
Done.

hoodoomagic said:
Oh hi troll.
Here is a quick guide for the OP:
CWM + Stock recovery images here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150732
Root here: http://droidbasement.com/galaxy/tools/su_busybox_misc-sam_tab_10.1-061611.zip
HC 3.1 OTA here: http://droidbasement.com/galaxy/sys-backup/hc_31/hc-3.1_ota-full_sam_tab_10.1.zip
To install a 3rd party rom flash CWM via Odin then flash the rom of your choice (all of them are pre-rooted except for the a couple of the older euro TW leaks).
To return to stock, flash the 3.1 OTA via CWM, then use Odin to flash the stock recovery.
Done.
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He was too busy trolling to find and list the links. Or too busy confirming the existence of imaginary sd card slots.
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Help with 4.1.2

Hi guys this is the first time i have rooted and flashed a device. I managed rooting my N7 and flashing PA Rom and Motley kernel. Now I want to flash back to stock rom and update to 4.1.2 via OTA or directly flash the official 4.1.2 pure stock. However I still want to maintain root and CWM. Is this possible? Can someone please help me out with details as kind of a noob. I even want to understand how Titanium Backup works. If i backup my apps and then do a factory reset while flashing a new rom how does the backup remain if everything is lost in factory reset. Thanks a lot for helping.

jshashwat93 said:
Hi guys this is the first time i have rooted and flashed a device. I managed rooting my N7 and flashing PA Rom and Motley kernel. Now I want to flash back to stock rom and update to 4.1.2 via OTA or directly flash the official 4.1.2 pure stock. However I still want to maintain root and CWM. Is this possible? Can someone please help me out with details as kind of a noob. I even want to understand how Titanium Backup works. If i backup my apps and then do a factory reset while flashing a new rom how does the backup remain if everything is lost in factory reset. Thanks a lot for helping.
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Do it manually like I did, its just as quick as the OTA, you keep all your files and I didn't loose root, was done in 5 mins.
Heres the thread to the manual tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929424
Hope this helps mate

Wilks3y said:
Do it manually like I did, its just as quick as the OTA, you keep all your files and I didn't loose root, was done in 5 mins.
Heres the thread to the manual tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1929424
Hope this helps mate
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Can I flash this over a custom ROM or does it have to be stock rom?

jshashwat93 said:
Can I flash this over a custom ROM or does it have to be stock rom?
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Good question, That I couldn't tell you mate because I don't use custom ROM's. I shouldn't see why not, give it a go and let us know the results?

Wilks3y said:
Good question, That I couldn't tell you mate because I don't use custom ROM's. I shouldn't see why not, give it a go and let us know the results?
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The update can only be applied to a completely stock rom, if you have made any changes to the rom(build.prop edits,etc) the zip will fail to flash
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bombadier said:
The update can only be applied to a completely stock rom, if you have made any changes to the rom(build.prop edits,etc) the zip will fail to flash
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Thanks a lot. So how do i revert to stock?

jshashwat93 said:
Thanks a lot. So how do i revert to stock?
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You need a stock RUU, but I'm not sure where to find those. Once you have the stock RUU, adb push the update and your all strawberries and cream

The update will fail if build.prop is modifed and most custom roms modify that. So it would be safer to flash stock image and sideload the update.
Or else wait for the custom ROM developer to incorporate those changes.

[Q]Can i downgrade from 4.4.4 to 4.4.2?

Im on cyanogen right now and i want to get back to stock, is it possible? If so, how?

avi57 said:
Im on cyanogen right now and i want to get back to stock, is it possible? If so, how?
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Odin.
It will let you flash back to the stock ROM. If you are on the 4.4 bootloader though you can only go back so far. You can't go back to 4.2. I'm not sure about 4.3.
You can also restore the Nandroid backup of your stock rom that you should have made before you flashed CyanogenMod

Skipjacks said:
Odin.
It will let you flash back to the stock ROM. If you are on the 4.4 bootloader though you can only go back so far. You can't go back to 4.2. I'm not sure about 4.3.
You can also restore the Nandroid backup of your stock rom that you should have made before you flashed CyanogenMod
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How do i flash with odin? With which files? And cant i flash it from recovery?
I dont have nano backup

avi57 said:
How do i flash with odin? With which files? And cant i flash it from recovery?
I dont have nano backup
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You need to use the search feature here on xda. This is probably the single most covered topic in Samsung forums. There are dozens of very detailed guides on odin and how to use it.
There is even one stickied to the help posts at the top of this forum.