I have flashed back to DL17 and I need to get back to complete stock to send my phone back for warranty, i.e. remove superuser, busybox, etc. I know this can be done easily in the terminal emulators, but here's the catch; I can barely see the screen to verify what I am doing so that method is useless. I need a method to remove those and root access so the warranty is not "voided". Any ideas are much appreciated. Thanks in advance
Dl17 odex stock from database in Dev section will do the trick. Flash via Odin.
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ciscogee said:
Dl17 odex stock from database in Dev section will do the trick. Flash via Odin.
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worked to get back to stock, however i still had root access and superuser was still showing the app drawer. Found a work around using super1click universal and the psneuter exploit to unroot and remove superuser and busybox(atleast the program says its gone). now can't wait for the replacement to get back to miunia rom so i can ditch this blackberry. Thanks for all y'all have done so far, unbelievable how much it helps this phone out.
PS. i realize this is more a development thread question but i don't have enough posts yet for that section. apologies.
Thank you ciscogee for the quick reply and the stickied dev thread with all the ROMS organized. incredible
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Ok so i managed to undo my hacked webtop, but i never unrooted my phone before updating to 4.1.57. Now my phone is updated and it says its on 4.1.57 but it still has super user and that still functions? Does this mean it is still rooted? I thought it was supposed to be removed? I am sort of confused whether this is good or bad? Any input? Thanks
Try to run something that requests for su permission... it wont work....
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same here but i didnt have the webtop hack just aroot and tether bypass and i still have all of what i had before super user and t-back up and my bypass for tethering....looks like i am still rooted can get into all files and what not
i did use some root required apps like root manager and they all work?
unnkown95 said:
i did use some root required apps like root manager and they all work?
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Can you go to adb or terminal and do "su"? It probably won't work.
A lot of other people were misinformed as well. The old apps are there but don't have root permissions. The Dev section has a dead simple script to run to root it though. You need to undo all mods or flash to stock and then follow their instructions.
I reversed my mods in a few minutes (redexed and reversed WTM) then I upgraded, rooted and deodexed and did the WTM again
oh ok, im not sure how to do that im very new to all this but i will take your word for it, can you help me on how to undo all the mods? Should i just unroot it? How do i redex and reverse wtm and what is wtm im so sorry for my questions .
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oh ok, im not sure how to do that im very new to all this but i will take your word for it, can you help me on how to undo all the mods? Should i just unroot it? How do i redex and reverse wtm and what is wtm im so sorry for my questions .
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WTM = Webtopmod.
I'm not an expert but I'm well versed with command lines and basic programming. Your best bet is to flash everything to stock rather than reversing the mods manually. This will give you a fresh slate to work with.
I presume that you have an AT&T Atrix so here's the link to the thread you need. It has all the appropriate info and I suggest you post any further questions in there. I always try hitting threads and helping everyone out where I can. If I can't get to your next inquiry, I'm sure someone else can help.
I don't go out much but the wife and I are going to a concert.. so next time I'm XDA tonight I'm going to be pissed drunk and probably lipping people off.
(don't drink and post!)
Thanks so much, but last question for some reason the link wont show up?
Try running titanium backup. If that starts then you sir, still have root access
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yep bongd was right the original apps i had still work but no new ones work,
so what do you guys suggest that i wipe my atrix and reinstall everything? is there anyway to back up with out root access?
the dead-on telltale test:
download Terminal Emulator from the market, open it, and type "su". if you get a #, then you have root.
Hey Guys,
Iam trying to flash my samsung vibrant to a new ROM. But what if I wont like it and want to go back to an original firmware my phone came with? I tried searching answers but there are multiple ones and I cant understand it so figured I ask here. Can I somehow backup my current version or download it so I can go back to just stock firmware that the phone came out the box?
Thanks for your help
You can make a back up with rom manager or you can learn to odin back to stock. Check the stickies or search for more info.
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thanks, tried rom manager but cant get it to backup need to look into odin backup
Odin doesn't do backups, you can flash back your stock Froyo rom using it though.
Search in here how to flash back to stock throthroug odin so u can download the proper ROM
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Lol cmon man when you flash your never gonna want to go back...way too many advantages ....
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Hey Guys,
Iam trying to flash my samsung vibrant to a new ROM. But what if I wont like it and want to go back to an original firmware my phone came with? I tried searching answers but there are multiple ones and I cant understand it so figured I ask here. Can I somehow backup my current version or download it so I can go back to just stock firmware that the phone came out the box?
Thanks for your help
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In order to make a backup, you need to be rooted, in order to root you need to have an update.zip file on your phone in order for the file to work you need to be on 2.1 firmware, you can probably find the file stickied in the development section, or q/a section.
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Odin is the ticket. It doesn't do a backup - it restores your phone to it's fresh out of the box state. There are 2 files you need, but they're easy to find.
But blaqr0d is going to be right - once you start flashing you will only want to go back to stock if you encounter a problem.
Here's a vid I think is very helpful.
OP, please read my stickies in my signature. You will learn a lot and not waste others time.
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Lol cmon man when you flash your never gonna want to go back...way too many advantages ....
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lol - I dunno, even I spend most of my time running stock roms.
great, thanks guys for all the quick and great responses. it cleared up many of my questions , i read a lot of stuff but wasnt sure. yeah I dont think i will go back to stock but I wanna be prepared just in case.
thanks again!
Hey guys i updated to 2.3.3
i thot my root was still good cause i can still install apps from sd..
so recently i downloaded root toolbox..
when i opened it it says please root device before use...
so googled 2.3.3 fascinate root..
i tried super one click no success..
so i found a tutorial that uses odin..
so it seemed to have worked but the phone did not stop rebooting?
so flash it back with factory ROM found on the same page of tutorial..all good..
tried to re install superuser..still the same?
is this version rootable or what??
Fascinate from telus 2.3.3 kernel 2.6.35.7-t959tlkg2
This can be answered with research.
Please refrain from posting questions in the General section. Use Q&A.
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2.3 is rootable but the easiest method is just to flash an already rooted rom (such as pwgb) to your phone.
and yes, please take a minute to familiarize yourslf with the forum rules. Thank you.
Hello, I've had my TF101 for a while now and would like to root it. But I have some concerns and questions. I hope you guys can answer them. First, how do I root it; can I use Super One Click? Also, if I root it and for some reason need to unroot, is there a way to do so without deleting anything or changing the firmware. I Don't want to deal with the pain of re-installing things and transferring photos etc. Second, if I install Clockwork can I return back to the stock recovery and if so how do I do it. Third, do I need to unlock the bootloader for installing CM9. If so how do I do it. Finally, is CWM Touch any good.
Use ViperMod to root and unroot. If on ICS use option 1. If on HC use option 3.
Look for the Epic Noob Guide for how to get back to stock recovery.
Bootloader is locked. Just need root and customer recovery and read CM9 thread.
Sorry not more extensive answers but I am mobile, so....
Well if I need to return the recovery to stock, do I lose everything?
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MC153 said:
Well if I need to return the recovery to stock, do I lose everything?
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Titanium back up paid version..
As other user said read then reread then read again Noob guide to rooting
Ok I figured it out. Is it it better to manually install CWM or let Rom Manager do it? Also anybody got opinions on CWM Touch?
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PLEASE USE THE SEARCH FUNCTIONS.... this has been answered more than once
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I tried rooting using this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257101
Superuser was installed, however root checker says that it's not rooted and superuser throws an error.
Apparently there was a problem with an update from Sprint, and there's ways to go back to stock using "odin", but I'm unfamiliar with this.
I'd like to go back to stock and root or root the phone as it is because without being rooted the phone is unusable for me at work. I have to use a program called "Roam Control" that needs root access as there is no Sprint service in my office.
Any suggestions?
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I tried rooting using this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257101
Superuser was installed, however root checker says that it's not rooted and superuser throws an error.
Apparently there was a problem with an update from Sprint, and there's ways to go back to stock using "odin", but I'm unfamiliar with this.
I'd like to go back to stock and root or root the phone as it is because without being rooted the phone is unusable for me at work. I have to use a program called "Roam Control" that needs root access as there is no Sprint service in my office.
Any suggestions?
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Sounds like you updated to MDL. Try this
I unchecked the Force Reboot and had the battery door off so I could pull the battery after I was done flashing the recovery through Odin.
BrandoKC said:
Sounds like you updated to MDL. Try this
I unchecked the Force Reboot and had the battery door off so I could pull the battery after I was done flashing the recovery through Odin.
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Okay, I will try this now.
What does "MDL" mean? The link you provided says how to flash stock MDL, but if MDL is what I updated to and what caused the problem...I'm confused lol.
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Okay, I will try this now.
What does "MDL" mean? The link you provided says how to flash stock MDL, but if MDL is what I updated to and what caused the problem...I'm confused lol.
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Don't worry about flashing stock MDL if your baseband version ends in MDL. Skip to the recovery and root instructions.
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I have flashed back to stock using this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2259513
and allowed the OTA updated to be applied.
Now I am going to try the methods in the post you provided.
Wow that was a lot of trouble, but I must say you pointed me in the right direction and everything went pretty smooth.
Thank you very much for showing me that thread, I had looked through so many of them in the development section but "MDL" was throwing me off.
I now have root access, and even though it's after 2:30am, I will be able to use the phone at work in about 4 hours.
My pleasure! Glad you got it.
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My pleasure! Glad you got it.
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Would ForceRom work after I go thru this steps? I'm currently rooted, with MDC Kernel but I disable the update by long pressing and un-checking show notifications. Any assistance gladly appreciated.
juniorr7710 said:
Would ForceRom work after I go thru this steps? I'm currently rooted, with MDC Kernel but I disable the update by long pressing and un-checking show notifications. Any assistance gladly appreciated.
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As long as you have a recovery installed just follow the flashing instructions in the thread.
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Sorry to sound like a noob but....... what's the difference between
MDL and MDC?
bluediablito said:
Sorry to sound like a noob but....... what's the difference between
MDL and MDC?
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MDC/MDL are just version codes. MDC is what came on the phone at the time of release (stock), and MDL is the new one sent OTA. If you mean what changes did they make, then never mind ( ) because I don't know what changes they made in the kernel other than restricting root access.
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MDC/MDL are just version codes. MDC is what came on the phone at the time of release (stock), and MDL is the new one sent OTA. If you mean what changes did they make, then never mind ( ) because I don't know what changes they made in the kernel other than restricting root access.
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Thank You.
i needed to know bc my brother phone has mdc and i wanted to root it with the motochop method....
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i needed to know bc my brother phone has mdc and i wanted to root it with the motochop method....
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Yeah, moto won't work with MDL. He can still root, though. It's easy. Plenty of threads on it in the Dev section.
I just "worry" about the having to freeze seandroid. The consensus is that it doesn't seem to hurt anything, but no one seems to know for sure. (You have to freeze that system app to get rid of the security alert after installing Shabby's custom kernel.)
I ended up using ODIN to flash MDC then root with moto...worked like a charm.
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