Database Users

Question about flashing roms

K so I flashed to 4.2 and lost my root but still unlocked and have a custom recovery installed and I don't have a laptop or computer so I can't root my tablet unless I use a friend's but I'm wondering if I can flash a rom without root and if I could would it give me root access?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

xfrancis14 said:
K so I flashed to 4.2 and lost my root but still unlocked and have a custom recovery installed and I don't have a laptop or computer so I can't root my tablet unless I use a friend's but I'm wondering if I can flash a rom without root and if I could would it give me root access?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes.
in fact, that's how you root a seven without a toolkit. fastboot oem unlock, fastboot flash a custom recovery, flash the su binaries OR a custom ROM(with root), reboot. the right way in a nutshell.

So say I flashed paranoid android when 3.0 comes out I would get root? And everything would be all good?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

xfrancis14 said:
So say I flashed paranoid android when 3.0 comes out I would get root? And everything would be all good?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes.

Root without unlocking BL?

Hello!
I would like to know if there is a method to root the Nexus 7 without unlocking the BL?
Could not find an answer in other threads...
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA premium.

random hero said:
Hello!
I would like to know if there is a method to root the Nexus 7 without unlocking the BL?
Could not find an answer in other threads...
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA premium.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you need to unlock the bootloader to install custom roms etc. I'm sure you could root the device install a su binary and super user and then easily relock the bootloader with a single command fastboot oem lock. What exactly are you afraid of? It's super easy if you have android sdk installed.

I don't wanna void warranty... and I don't want the related factory reset.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA premium

random hero said:
I don't wanna void warranty... and I don't want the related factory reset.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Then you won't get root.
Sent from my SGH-I777 using xda premium

You can backup everything using adb backup (okay there are some app you can't backup with that, e.g. Temple run or Subway Surf) and after unlocking restore the backup

Rooting

What's the best root? The methods I've found need a custom recovery or a build different than the one I have.
Thanks,
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app

I think u just have to flash a custom recovery ... and i can't find a reason why shouldn't u ...

confusedfella said:
What's the best root? The methods I've found need a custom recovery or a build different than the one I have.
Thanks,
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Best and easiest way to root is with CF-Auto Root. No need for custom recovery unless you want to flash custom roms or mods.

As gee2012 said, the CF-Auto-Root is the best. Check out its main thread.

HELP

is unrooted phone able to flash zip?

You just need a custom recovery to be able to flash zips. Rooting doesn't affect this.
Sent using xda-developers app

Chromium_ said:
You just need a custom recovery to be able to flash zips. Rooting doesn't affect this.
Sent using xda-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
is unrooted and locked phone able to use a custom recovery?

davinnwilliam said:
is unrooted and locked phone able to use a custom recovery?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No. You need to unlock the bootloader (and keep it unlocked) for the custom recovery to work.
Sent using xda-developers app

[Q] I just rooted my M, is it safe to install Xposed on the stock rom?

So this is not my first rooted device but it is my first time rooting my Razr M since it got upgraded to Kit Kat. It is also my first time installing Xposed so some help would be appreciated.

Yes is safe to install xposed... here is a nice collection of modules ... Be sure to unlock your boot loader before the next ota is pushed as when the next ota comes we may not be lucky enough to find a root method...

ezknives said:
Yes is safe to install xposed... But be sure to unlock your boot loader before the next ota is pushed as when the next ota comes we may not be lucky enough to find a root method...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is unlocking the bootloader necessary if i don't plan on installing any custom roms? If i needed to return to stock i could just use RSD right?

notdeadyet01 said:
Is unlocking the bootloader necessary if i don't plan on installing any custom roms? If i needed to return to stock i could just use RSD right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When the next ota update comes you will lose root and if there isn't a root exploit for that version with an unlocked BL you can always flash SuperSU via recovery and get root back... And yes rsd is an option to return to stock to accept the next ota
Sent from my XT907 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

ezknives said:
When the next ota update comes you will lose root and if there isn't a root exploit for that version with an unlocked BL you can always flash SuperSU via recovery and get root back... And yes rsd is an option to return to stock to accept the next ota
Sent from my XT907 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Alright. Thanks for the help.
But just to make sure, unlocking the bootloader is not necessary for Xposed right?

Correct.... But is strongly recommend
Sent from my XT907 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

ezknives said:
Correct.... But is strongly recommend
Sent from my XT907 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Alright, i'm assuming that motochopper is still the best option to unlock the bootloader right?

Use the Motopocalypse app
Sent from my XT907 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

ezknives said:
Use the Motopocalypse app
Sent from my XT907 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Got it. Thanks for all the help!

notdeadyet01 said:
So this is not my first rooted device but it is my first time rooting my Razr M since it got upgraded to Kit Kat. It is also my first time installing Xposed so some help would be appreciated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
good luck and enjoy. it's safe. i rooted and unloacked my razr m after the KK update, and installed xposed for the first time. its great - some of the modules make my life so much easier.