Hi,
I've a TF300 WW that I rooted using debugfs while still on ICS. Used voodoo OTA rootkeeper to regain root after the JB update, which worked fine. I haven't installed CWM recovery on it. Now I want to do a complete wipe to try and speed this thing up, since it's still slow as hell IMO. Web browsing is painful...
Is there a way to wipe it without losing root?
eye69 said:
Hi,
I've a TF300 WW that I rooted using debugfs while still on ICS. Used voodoo OTA rootkeeper to regain root after the JB update, which worked fine. I haven't installed CWM recovery on it. Now I want to do a complete wipe to try and speed this thing up, since it's still slow as hell IMO. Web browsing is painful...
Is there a way to wipe it without losing root?
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My root stuck after a factory reset on ics. Don't see why that would be different on JB.
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David Dee said:
My root stuck after a factory reset on ics. Don't see why that would be different on JB.
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It's different because jb updated folder permissions which allowed the exploit to work on ICS. There is a chance you will lose root if you wipe on jb. You can get it back, but for now, the only means to get it back involves unlocking the bootloader.
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i have updated and been able too restore root after a data wipe I am on WW
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How did you that ?
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Avicularia69 said:
How did you that ?
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For me I had to use step 3 of this guide. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30516010
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Does that allow you to get updates after using that procedure though?
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eye69 said:
Does that allow you to get updates after using that procedure though?
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Updates to what exactly? If you mean updates to supersu or the su binary itself, yes, that happened with no issue.
If you mean updates to the ROM, well we will see when Asus releases another one, but I would imagine since I'm on stock, it would not be difficult.
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Is your bootloader unlocked?
Has anyone tried it yet? I'm in the same situation as OP. Locked WW, but with rooted JB. Mine is running far worse than it did on ICS, so I was hoping a reset would clear up some things.
The only thing i'm using root for, is browser2ram, in order to get just a little speed out of it...
as stated above on WW with locked bootloader. bite the bullet as running slow and restored root with voodoo. I has superuser and supersu installed. supersu is my main root tool.
hope that helps
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jubbleys said:
as stated above on WW with locked bootloader. bite the bullet as running slow and restored root with voodoo. I has superuser and supersu installed. supersu is my main root tool.
hope that helps
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How does it work, when the reset is done.
I would think all of my apps are gone, but do I just install them from Play again? The SuperSU, and restore with voodoo ? (and are the backup kept, or sure I copy it else where before the reset?)
And, btw... did it do anything for the speed part, the reset ?
when you wipe the device it deletes all apps and data but not the actual system. as long as the su was protected with voodoo it does not get deleted. once wiped reinstall voodoo and supersu from market to restore root.
I would use titanium backup to restore all my apps to the state they were backed up. if you have any games with large obb files or big directories they can be backed up to SD card and putting them back after wipe. or just download them again.
my table is soo much better now. super smooth and working like it should have when I first got it. I had issue with flickering graphics and game crashes and so far these have all stopped I've been able to play all the games for hours that I could not even play for 2 minutes on .30
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Can confirm thist works!
Did data wipe (twice) and was able to install both OTA rootkeeper and SuperSu from the market in both cases.
Actually did not need to restore root using Voodoo, just installed SuperSu and it just worked.
Titanium Backup, DroidWall... no issues.
Locked bootloader, WW, updated using dlpkgfile method.
Tequila.CZ said:
Can confirm thist works!
Did data wipe (twice) and was able to install both OTA rootkeeper and SuperSu from the market in both cases.
Actually did not need to restore root using Voodoo, just installed SuperSu and it just worked.
Titanium Backup, DroidWall... no issues.
Locked bootloader, WW, updated using dlpkgfile method.
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Did this same this night, worked like a charm
Yup, definite improvement after wiping data on JB! =]
Tequila.CZ said:
Can confirm thist works!
Did data wipe (twice) and was able to install both OTA rootkeeper and SuperSu from the market in both cases.
Actually did not need to restore root using Voodoo, just installed SuperSu and it just worked.
Titanium Backup, DroidWall... no issues.
Locked bootloader, WW, updated using dlpkgfile method.
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Can I ask you a question? I'd like to confirm why some are breaking and some are not. Here are my 2 questions actually...
Do you have superuser installed? Not supersu but superuser...
if the answer is yes, next question.. where is your superuser.apk installed? I'm going to guess it's in /system/app. Could you please look in a file manager like root explorer to find out?
Thank you very much for your time.
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funnel71 said:
Can I ask you a question to confirm why some are breaking and some are not. Here are my 2 questions actually...
Do you have superuser installed? Not supersu but superuser...
if the answer is yes, next question.. where is your superuser.apk installed? I'm going to guess it's in /system/app. Could you please look in a file manager like root explorer to find out?
Thank you very much for your time.
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No SuperUser. Just SuperSu. I used to have SuperUser but reading the issues regarding loosing root after the update I decided to replace it with SuperSu prior to updating. So installed SuperSu, opened and granted access by SuperUser, then uninstalled SuperUser and created new Voodoo OTA backup. Then updated.
So far I haven't had any issues with root.
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Question is simply in the title, I haven't found a clear answer to this. I would still like to receive OTA updates, but I have a few reasons to have my device rooted as well. Does rooting at this point in time disable OTA updates? Also would it be okay to flash these OTA updates or could it potentially brick my nexus 7.
Just rooting? No, but an ota update will remove root.
You only run into problems after installing a custom recovery.
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redmonke255 said:
Just rooting? No, but an ota update will remove root.
You only run into problems after installing a custom recovery.
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so as long as i don't install CWM then im okay?
redmonke255 said:
Just rooting? No, but an ota update will remove root.
You only run into problems after installing a custom recovery.
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So if I do update my tablet via an OTA update, would I just re root it the same way I did originally?
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So if I do update my tablet via an OTA update, would I just re root it the same way I did originally?
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Exactly.
Or you could use Voodoo OTA RootKeeper.
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So if I do update my tablet via an OTA update, would I just re root it the same way I did originally?
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cryporchild said:
Exactly.
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Would everything on the tablet get erased again, or is there a way to re-root without unlocking the bootloader again and erasing everything?
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Would everything on the tablet get erased again, or is there a way to re-root without unlocking the bootloader again and erasing everything?
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Not if you use the rootkeeper app
Sorry newbie with a 7 here.....
I don't wish to use a custom rom, but root and install either CWM or TWRP for recovery, will I stil be able to get the OTA with those please?
spthacker said:
Sorry newbie with a 7 here.....
I don't wish to use a custom rom, but root and install either CWM or TWRP for recovery, will I stil be able to get the OTA with those please?
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As it was stated above, you can't install a custom recovery and get an OTA. At least not with a little work.
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Just rooting? No, but an ota update will remove root.
You only run into problems after installing a custom recovery.
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So, OTA will remove root. But will the update also remove all the modifications i've done like copying nexus.xml (file for getting unlimited photos storage) to /system/etc/sysconfig and editing build.prop?
Hello guys,
I got my n10 today, rooted using marks toolkit.
Now the notification says "system update downloaded" and press to restart and install...
Is there an update or is my tablet trying to restore the original bootloader, and will updating unroot my phone?
Thanks,
Mark.
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The OTA is normal. It has nothing to do with root.
I'm not sure if you'll lose root. I don't remember the order of what I did. If you lose it, just re-root. Or you can download Voodoo OTA Root Keeper, which has worked for me in the past.
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nyijedi said:
The OTA is normal. It has nothing to do with root.
I'm not sure if you'll lose root. I don't remember the order of what I did. If you lose it, just re-root. Or you can download Voodoo OTA Root Keeper, which has worked for me in the past.
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Yes, you will lose root but you will remain unlocked... in fact, it is a good idea to unroot before installing OTA updates... being a Nexus device, this can easily be re-rooted....
Thank you guys!
I will do it then... Cheers, Mark
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I rooted with Ñ7 one click tool back when JB 44.1.1 ruled and all was well, Titanium Backup ran we'll. A few upgrades later later TB still runs well but I just tried unsuccessfully to install stick mount and Locksreen Policy only partially works asking if I have root. I ran Root Checker Basic and it says I don't have proper root.
So, can and should I use another root technique on top of the old one?
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Flash that in Recovery http://downloads.noshufou.netdna-cdn.com/superuser/Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip
Flashed the above, still no root and TB stopped working /no root/. Flashed 3.13 and TB is again working.
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Flashed the above, still no root and TB stopped working /no root/. Flashed 3.13 and TB is again working.
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No clue I have and would never use a utility on a Nexus for ANY reason. What did you do to make it lose root?
Hey everyone
just updated ota to 4.2.2 and lost root. Superuser is not working. Any help?
thanks
inc188 said:
Hey everyone
just updated ota to 4.2.2 and lost root. Superuser is not working. Any help?
thanks
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You will always loose root when u update if u don't use a root keeper app. Just reroot your N4
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You will always loose root when u update if u don't use a root keeper app. Just reroot your N4
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thanks.. any suggestions on how to re root? perhaps an easy method
and what apps do you recommend for root keeper?
Its like supersu pro or whatever.
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Just flash recovery and then download the supersu zip. Flash the supersu and you are rooted
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I used CWM to install the original zip. It prompted me before rebooting if I want to keep root/recovery and to fix it.
I used this thread to reroot using adb...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1993331
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I used the Nexus 4 1.3 toolkit with updated files
As a precaution I backed up my folders and make a Titanium backup. Technically re-rooting will not WIPE phone like it did first time I purchased it.
I could have installed CWM but prefer to keep this phone stock, considering its as pure as it will ever be and want the OTA updates.
But there are so many options to get ROOT lots of options. Love it so far.
You can use cwm for flashing the ota to avoid the hassle of using adb sideload. You can choose stock recovery after flashing the su zip. Just use the cwm to flash ota and su. Just my 2 cents
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I just paid the £1.95 for Su Pro, which keeps root over OTA updates. Worth the money IMHO, I have wasted more time that that in faffing around each time.
Just rooting it like you did first time will work.
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Just flash recovery and then download the supersu zip. Flash the supersu and you are rooted
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This ^^^
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inc188 said:
Hey everyone
just updated ota to 4.2.2 and lost root. Superuser is not working. Any help?
thanks
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Just root again, OTA will make your phone rooted again!!!
Wow. Thanks everyone. I am gonna try a few these. I had no idea su pro kept root. Only had i known
I learn.
After you reroot, get OTA Root Keeper from the Play Store so you can restore root in the future after an OTA
ok... so i figured out an easy way... i used nexus toolkit to root in the first place and then saw this on wug's website... followed the direction and got root back... Thanks everyone for your help
also, its not clear below, but these files are replaced on your computer under C:\Program Files\WugFresh Development\data
"Yes, I am aware that this isn’t working on 4.2.2 right now. This will be fixed in v1.6.3 which will be released ASAP (within a few days or sooner if possible). As a temporary fix you can replace the old adb/fastboot/dll files in the toolkits /data directory with the new ones: new_adb_and_fastboot.zip just download that zip and extract/unzip its contents into the toolkits /data directory and agree to overwrite those files, then proceed to use “Any Build” mode to perform subsequent operations like rooting. Again, this is just a temporary fix for those who are impatient."
Looks like updates have been blocked for rooted Note 8.0 devices. I get a message when I check for software updates under the about section in settings.
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Bonisaur said:
Looks like updates have been blocked for rooted Note 8.0 devices. I get a message when I check for software updates under the about section in settings.
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If yournusing the framaroot app, just unroot, update then reroot, works for me.
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Sounds good. Thanks!
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Is there a new update beside the one pushed a week or so ago?
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Is there a new update beside the one pushed a week or so ago?
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I don't believe so.
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This was discussed in detail here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2247243
Unrooting using Framaroot, or use OTA Rootkeeper. Either way works, but be sure to reboot after unrooting. Otherwise you will just get the same error message about the system being modified. Also, if there any any bloat apps frozen or uninstalled, you will have to undo that (in addition to unroot) for the system to come up as not being modified.
This is a rather stupid move on Samsung's part.
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Kies will still work for the update though, even modified, at least for me. I did however set Kies up with it stock & then selected the "Auto download updates" feature in Tools / firmware upgrade settings, so if there is an update, whenever I plug the N8 into my laptop, it tells me an update is available & then gives me the option to install it now or wait.
Even stranger though is that even modified, I can select to reprovision & install factory firmware (Upgrade & Initialization) on the Note 8, but now on the Note 10.1 once it says "modified" status, you lose the ability to provision & reset with Kies & you get the "N8013 does not support initialization" error, even though both are now running the MD3 firmware. Go figure.
Framaroot from the play store works to temporary unroot for purposes of updates. Just install it abd choose the option to temporarily unroot, then reboot and check for updates. It will download and install the update. I recommend another reboot when its finished. Then load up framaroot and restore root. All in all with a fast internet connection the whole process may take 10 minutes.
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jdub1981 said:
Framaroot from the play store works to temporary unroot for purposes of updates. Just install it abd choose the option to temporarily unroot, then reboot and check for updates. It will download and install the update. I recommend another reboot when its finished. Then load up framaroot and restore root. All in all with a fast internet connection the whole process may take 10 minutes.
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I tried using Framaroot to unroot my rooted N5100. I then checked for updates and it told me that they are not available to modified devices. I then even tried uninstalling everything and doing a factory reset and im still not able to check for updates. Any idea how to get my device back to the way it was out the box so i can check for updates?
melvill said:
I tried using Framaroot to unroot my rooted N5100. I then checked for updates and it told me that they are not available to modified devices. I then even tried uninstalling everything and doing a factory reset and im still not able to check for updates. Any idea how to get my device back to the way it was out the box so i can check for updates?
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OK used Kies to restore original firmware and this fixed it.
melvill said:
I tried using Framaroot to unroot my rooted N5100. I then checked for updates and it told me that they are not available to modified devices. I then even tried uninstalling everything and doing a factory reset and im still not able to check for updates. Any idea how to get my device back to the way it was out the box so i can check for updates?
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I'm having the same issue so it's not just you
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theraker007 said:
I'm having the same issue so it's not just you
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Like i said, u need to install kies on ur computer and then restore original firmware, this then made my status "original". And i was then able to update again. No new updates tho so rooted again.
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melvill said:
Like i said, u need to install kies on ur computer and then restore original firmware, this then made my status "original". And i was then able to update again. No new updates tho so rooted again.
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Can you just hide root using Chainfire SuperSU?
I have never used it before, will try and find out
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fbueller said:
Can you just hide root using Chainfire SuperSU?
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No. The new boot loader checks the system partition for changes. So if you even have the SU binary or any other modified or new files in the System folder or any subfolder, it will not work for updates.
On other devices, like the Note 10.1, you have to revert to an older boot.img to be able to keep the status as unchanged. Unfortunately, that doesn't exist for the Note 8 as far as I know.
I have modified my multiwindow to work with all apps. When I used rootkeeper I was still able to update so I giess it works with some mods but not all.
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melvill said:
Like i said, u need to install kies on ur computer and then restore original firmware, this then made my status "original". And i was then able to update again. No new updates tho so rooted again.
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Will this wipe everything if I do this?
theraker007 said:
Will this wipe everything if I do this?
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I believe so but u can make backups
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I bought my Note 8 on June 11th and it received an immediate update. I rooted with Framaroot and a few days later I received another OTA update. But now, after that, it says it can't update and I can't get it to unroot...