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..
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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.
hi guys. need some assistance. i currently have an arc s rooted, BL locked, no roms, currently .42. i had my PC companion updated and it suddenly showed me an update for .69. my question is, if i proceed with the update, will i lose root on my phone? if yes, can i still root my phone once its already on .69? won't i have any issue once the official ICS is out and i update it while im on .69 or .62 will be better? sorry for too many questions. just don't want to brick my phone by doing unnecessary updates. please advise. thanks!
You lose your root if you use pc companion to update.
If you update with OTA method root stays.
Muurahainen said:
You lose your root if you use pc companion to update.
If you update with OTA method root stays.
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thanks. how would i be able to get an OTA update? or if i update via PC companion with that .69 update, is there a root process for that update?
romzL said:
thanks. how would i be able to get an OTA update? or if i update via PC companion with that .69 update, is there a root process for that update?
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No root available for.62 or.69(this for Germany legal issues overgmail) unless you have UNlocked bootloader,if you have unlocked bootloader do not update over the air it will brick your phone.
If bootloader is locked then use flash tools to down grade to.42 then root then update over the air to.62/.69 which ever your device gives you this way you wont lose root.
Hope this helps
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zolaisugly said:
No root available for.62 or.69(this for Germany legal issues overgmail) unless you have UNlocked bootloader,if you have unlocked bootloader do not update over the air it will brick your phone.
If bootloader is locked then use flash tools to down grade to.42 then root then update over the air to.62/.69 which ever your device gives you this way you wont lose root.
Hope this helps
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yes BL is locked. seems like i won't be updating my Arc S to any of those firmware since there is no root yet. thanks for the help
romzL said:
yes BL is locked. seems like i won't be updating my Arc S to any of those firmware since there is no root yet. thanks for the help
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If bootloader is locked then you can update ota and you wont lose root,
From what I understand there is no big difference between .42 and .62/.69
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you could flash 42 root this, update over the air to 62, than flash only the baseband to 69 root will still!
zolaisugly said:
If bootloader is locked then you can update ota and you wont lose root,
From what I understand there is no big difference between .42 and .62/.69
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not much difference? from what i have heard, .62 did have some improvement on the GB FW.
romzL said:
not much difference? from what i have heard, .62 did have some improvement on the GB FW.
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If you want .62 then you can do OTA update like i said.
You will keep your root that way.
My phone downloads the update but the install fails, im also trying to obtain root. I have gotten rid of some bloatware, could that be the problem if so what needs to be on the phone for the update to take?
Reactor903 said:
My phone downloads the update but the install fails, im also trying to obtain root. I have gotten rid of some bloatware, could that be the problem if so what needs to be on the phone for the update to take?
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> http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-razr-m/general/guide-faq-how-to-root-boot-unlock-t2869432
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> http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-razr-m/general/guide-faq-how-to-root-boot-unlock-t2869432
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what am i doing with all that?
Reactor903 said:
what am i doing with all that?
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You were supposed to read it.
ATTACK said:
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IMPORTANT
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If you don't unlock your bootloader on 182/183.46.10, future system updates will close any loopholes to gaining root and unlocking your bootloader. - You have been warned!
Once your bootloader is unlocked, it can not be re-locked - Say goodbye to any warranties you may have.
Once your bootloader is unlocked, you can accept any and all firmware updates.
In order to receive and install System Updates you will need to be using 100% stock untouched firmware. (Stock system & recovery)
You can not downgrade with a locked bootloader. You can only flash current or updated firmware.
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Bummer. anyway to get stock apps back on phone? or is 4.2.2 not even worth it for the phone.
Reactor903 said:
Bummer. anyway to get stock apps back on phone? or is 4.2.2 not even worth it for the phone.
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Well... you have 3 options.
1. You can flash your current firmware and then OTA to the KitKat firmware.
2. Flash the KitKat firmware with RSD Lite.
3. Stay where you are and skip the update.
Is your bootloader unlocked?
If it's not I suggest that you flash the .10 firmware and unlock your bootloader. (It has to be the .10 firmware only to root and unlock the bootloader)
Hi i am just new here, can i update my firmware without root? My phone is stock, i never touch anything in its software. If so will i receive ota updates? Anyway my curreny firmware is L121C185B130 and i would like to update to the newest firmware. Thank you in advance.
Yes, you can update your firmware without root. Just follow the guide.
Ajp30 said:
Yes, you can update your firmware without root. Just follow the guide.
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Thanks for your comment, and 1 thing sir if i update it then root it. Will i ever receive ota updates?
Yes you can, but to be safe, you need to unroot your device first and then flash the update firmware. Hope this helps.
Hello and Happy new year everybody.
Recently i rooted my device (p9 lite single sim) unlocking the bootloader and installing twrp as Mandrigan's guide suggested.
As i know it is not safe to install OTA updates on a rooted device. Is there any way to do it without unrooting
the phone? Somewhere i read about flashfire but the app itself highlights that huawei devices are easily
bricked. The most common answer i find is to install the stock firmware but i cannot find anywhere
the firmware for my version (VNS-L31C150B121). Any ideas? Would the full unroot of SuperSU assist
me in that way?
Sorry for the many questions in one post.
Thanks in advance.
I'm a bit confused.
At any stock update you will loose root and TWRP and your unlocked bootloader will be locked again.
Be aware to have saved unlock code...
gtdaniel said:
At any stock update you will loose root and TWRP and your unlocked bootloader will be locked again.
Be aware to have saved unlock code...
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Really? I was afraid that if i installed an OTA update i would brick my device.
xleburas said:
Really? I was afraid that if i installed an OTA update i would brick my device.
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Any update/flash can, theoretically, brick your device...