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Not sure how this happened, but i lost root access to my 3.2 (was a acerstock+root variant) but still have CWM access. What is the easiest way to get root back?
as long as you still have a copy of the same ROM, you could boot to CWM, wipe only cache + dalvik-cache and flash the ROM again. you won't lose anything and should get root back. Also, first thing you should do after that is open Superuser and update the su binary.
When i go to do a dalvik-cache wipe, it gives me an error
E:unknown volume for path [/sd-ext]
and then when i reflash the ROM i still dont have root.
That's fine with older versions of CWM. It will still wipe fine. Moving on...
1) are you sure the ROM you're flashing is supposed to be rooted?
2) just to be sure, which ROM is it exactly?
3) do you even have the Superuser app?
4) if yes, what happens when you open it? Can you update the su binary?
I'm going to guess, the user installed the factory update or rom to 3,2. Based on the fact he/she didn't really know what they had to begin with....
There use to be an update.zip with su and super user.apk. If you still have cwm I would be looking for that. Last place I saw it was a Motor Droid forum.
I loose root every time I try to update busybox. I just restore a backup to regain root.
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Okay, so I just used the [ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool! and it flashed Recovery and I know it did because it booted into ClockWorkMod, but when it rebooted I noticed it didn't have root. So I used {Toolkit] Nexus Root Toolkit v1.5 to root. After it finished I checked for root. And it was successful, but when I used ROM Manager to boot me into Recovery, all i got was a Android with a little red exlimation mark coming from his body. Now I have modded a few devices, and the flashing of root and recovery is always the part that terrifies me, cause I know that if something goes wrong, I might have a new paperweight, so you can imagine, this gave me a slight panic attack. Can someone explain what I should do about this. And I have also noticed that there are no detailed instructions on how to install a custom ROM, I am wanting to install Glazed JellyBean from stock 4.1.1, if anyone has some step by step instructions it would be greatly appreciated.
AFAinHD said:
Okay, so I just used the [ToolKit] Nexus 7 one click root tool! and it flashed Recovery and I know it did because it booted into ClockWorkMod, but when it rebooted I noticed it didn't have root. So I used {Toolkit] Nexus Root Toolkit v1.5 to root. After it finished I checked for root. And it was successful, but when I used ROM Manager to boot me into Recovery, all i got was a Android with a little red exlimation mark coming from his body. Now I have modded a few devices, and the flashing of root and recovery is always the part that terrifies me, cause I know that if something goes wrong, I might have a new paperweight, so you can imagine, this gave me a slight panic attack. Can someone explain what I should do about this. And I have also noticed that there are no detailed instructions on how to install a custom ROM, I am wanting to install Glazed JellyBean from stock 4.1.1, if anyone has some step by step instructions it would be greatly appreciated.
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I'm really not sure what to do about your problem, I don't remember if I even used the ToolKit to unlock and root my device. But I can help with installing a rom, and I'm actually on Glazed JellyBean too. Here's how you'd install a rom.
1. Do A backup of your current system.
2. In CWM do a factory reset, clear it cache.
3. Choose install zip from sd card, choose the zip on the next screen.
4. Locate the Roms zip file and select it and install.
5. Install the latest JellyBean Gaaps and reboot, and it should work great.
Darkhallway said:
I'm really not sure what to do about your problem, I don't remember if I even used the ToolKit to unlock and root my device. But I can help with installing a rom, and I'm actually on Glazed JellyBean too. Here's how you'd install a rom.
1. Do A backup of your current system.
2. In CWM do a factory reset, clear it cache.
3. Choose install zip from sd card, choose the zip on the next screen.
4. Locate the Roms zip file and select it and install.
5. Install the latest JellyBean Gaaps and reboot, and it should work great.
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Okay, thanks! I'll try that as soon as I get this damn recovery problem fixed. I'm working on it now. God I hate messing with partitions...
I have read all I can regarding rooting, recovery, roms, and just wanted to do a quick terminology check before diving in.
Root = allow myself and certain apps to access settings/files not normally allowed by the OS?
Rom = akin to a non-stock OS that may have features and software added/removed and/or add functionality?
Recovery = some method to go back to a previous state?
Assuming I understand the above, what I believe I want to do, is Root (so that some apps that require 'root only' can work on my device), I should be able to do this by following one of the many guides in these forums. If I do not wish at this time to experiment with roms, I can stick with what came with the phone? And if, in the event of disaster, rather than restore from a backup or recovery, I should be able to Reset to Factory, re-root? and re-install everything (or possibly partially restore from Titanium backup), I do not need to concern myself with Recovery, correct?
Do I seem to have a good enough understanding or should I read some more? Does it sound like all I need to do is Root, and basically I don't need any Roms or Recovery?
Thanks in advance.
Klotar said:
I have read all I can regarding rooting, recovery, roms, and just wanted to do a quick terminology check before diving in.
Root = allow myself and certain apps to access settings/files not normally allowed by the OS?
Rom = akin to a non-stock OS that may have features and software added/removed and/or add functionality?
Recovery = some method to go back to a previous state?
Assuming I understand the above, what I believe I want to do, is Root (so that some apps that require 'root only' can work on my device), I should be able to do this by following one of the many guides in these forums. If I do not wish at this time to experiment with roms, I can stick with what came with the phone? And if, in the event of disaster, rather than restore from a backup or recovery, I should be able to Reset to Factory, re-root? and re-install everything (or possibly partially restore from Titanium backup), I do not need to concern myself with Recovery, correct?
Do I seem to have a good enough understanding or should I read some more? Does it sound like all I need to do is Root, and basically I don't need any Roms or Recovery?
Thanks in advance.
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You pretty much got it. Only concern is your statement "I should be able to reset to factory". In case of catastrophic error you can't go into settings and factory reset. This is where the recovery comes in. You can use stock recovery to wipe data/factory reset but if you made changes with root apps, this option won't work. Only a nandroid restore or ROM flash or some third party recovery tool to reflash stock images using fastboot most likely.
You have a recovery partition with a recovery program installed. This can be booted into manually from a powered off state. In recovery you have options to backup, wipe, install .zip and much more. Installing a recovery and making a backup is first thing I do. You can use flashify (app on market) to flash the downloaded recovery .img for your device. Its very easy and you don't lose any data.
Excellent, thank you! I see Flashify is a root app, so basically, I should root, install Flashify, pull the recovery image off and I should more or less be set? That is, at least until I get comfortable with where I've gotten to so far (and done more reading). Thanks again.
Klotar said:
Excellent, thank you! I see Flashify is a root app, so basically, I should root, install Flashify, pull the recovery image off and I should more or less be set? That is, at least until I get comfortable with where I've gotten to so far (and done more reading). Thanks again.
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That's it. Flashify should also have an option to boot into recovery. Do that (after recovery flash) and make a backup. Then reboot and have fun. That initial backup is important. Its your way back while you get comfy. Move that backup to computer also in case your /sdcard gets wiped.
What do you mean, pull recovery image off? You download the image for your specific device from XDA, then open flashify and follow instructions.
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That's it. Flashify should also have an option to boot into recovery. Do that (after recovery flash) and make a backup. Then reboot and have fun. That initial backup is important. Its your way back while you get comfy. Move that backup to computer also in case your /sdcard gets wiped.
What do you mean, pull recovery image off? You download the image for your specific device from XDA, then open flashify and follow instructions.
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I read too quickly what [kind of app] Flashify was, and where to get the image from. I thought it copied the image off of somewhere on the device to somewhere else, but I see now from your explanation what it is. And to save the image on PC, and to save the first backup off device (also onto PC). Thanks again, will work up the courage to do these in the next few days.
Klotar said:
I read too quickly what [kind of app] Flashify was, and where to get the image from. I thought it copied the image off of somewhere on the device to somewhere else, but I see now from your explanation what it is. And to save the image on PC, and to save the first backup off device (also onto PC). Thanks again, will work up the courage to do these in the next few days.
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The recovery image isn't too important to save. Once its flashed its kinda hard to loose it, but for sure it can't hurt I guess. Good luck!
Just so you know that after installing custom recovery, you will not be able to update through OTA. If you update it, you'll get in trouble. So if want an official update, go to stock again and update.
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Just so you know that after installing custom recovery, you will not be able to update through OTA. If you update it, you'll get in trouble. So if want an official update, go to stock again and update.
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I've waited for stock to push to my Xoom, Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 7 soooo many times but never make it. A rooted flashable zip made from the stock ota always lands and I get all flashy.
But yes as soon as you modify your recovery there is a chance you can soft brick your device if you accept the OTA.
Heya,
After some months using stock rom decided I wanna juice it up.
I used to flash roms on my S2 a lot, but its been a while.
I see all kind of install instructions in threads saying I need to have root before I can install that or that, but currently my phone is not rooted.
I wiped it clean using factory reset, so I guess I am good to do.
What do I do first and how (download mode / just open up a zip from my phone)
The end goal is have a rooted phone with some neat rom (Currently downloaded Pardus HD Rom, but didn't install anything yet).
Thanks
1. Root using towelroot (run the downloaded *.apk, then install SuperSU)...
https://towelroot.com/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu
2. Install TWRP recovery using AutoRec...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
3. Download ROM to your phones internal storage (this step can be done prior to rooting)
4. Install and use Quick Boot to boot to recovery...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.siriusapplications.quickboot
5. Install ROM from recovery
Note: If you'd rather use CWM recovery, then flash PhilZ Touch from TWRP...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554053
redduc900 said:
1. Root using towelroot (run the downloaded *.apk, then install SuperSU)...
https://towelroot.com/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu
2. Install TWRP recovery using AutoRec...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
3. Download ROM to your phones internal storage (this step can be done prior to rooting)
4. Install and use Quick Boot to boot to recovery...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.siriusapplications.quickboot
5. Install ROM from recovery
Note: If you'd rather use CWM recovery, then flash PhilZ Touch from TWRP...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554053
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Can't express how helpful this post was, thanks a lot!
redduc900 said:
1. Root using towelroot (run the downloaded *.apk, then install SuperSU)...
https://towelroot.com/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu
2. Install TWRP recovery using AutoRec...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715496
3. Download ROM to your phones internal storage (this step can be done prior to rooting)
4. Install and use Quick Boot to boot to recovery...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.siriusapplications.quickboot
5. Install ROM from recovery
Note: If you'd rather use CWM recovery, then flash PhilZ Touch from TWRP...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2554053
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thanks for this, but I still have some doubts!
Should I do a nandroid backup if I ever want to go back to stock? or LG has another way of backing up?
My real question is, if I flash TWRP then If I have to go back to stock would it help to have a backup of my phone and just restore from TWRP? and when restoring the backup how I get the stock recovery?
thank you again
Creating a nandroid from recovery (TWRP, CWM, etc.), then restoring the backup, will not revert the phone back to "stock" condition. If you need to unroot and / or revert to stock recovery, then you'll need to use either the *.kdz or *.tot method to do so. A nandroid backup saves the following...
The operating system itself (so you can make a copy of your stock or custom ROM and return to it if desired)
All apps (including those you installed yourself or that came with the device)
All games and your progress in them
All pictures
All music
All videos
All text and picture messages
All wallpapers
All widgets
All ringtones
All login and account settings
All system settings
All stored passwords, including WiFi passwords
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What Is A Nandroid Backup and How Exactly Does It Work?
http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-is-a-nandroid-backup-and-how-exactly-does-it-work/
I managed to root the Note 3 with CF- Root. Currently on 4.4.2 EE. That was easy. I then installed CWM and it advised I needed to update the app which I do. If I then ask it to make a back up it reboots in to recovery but does not appear to do anything? If I then reboot the device the App's all crash one at a time. The only way to resolve is to wipe/Factory reset.
I am not sure what I have done wrong here? This is not a boot loop....It just bombs the current rom.
Nothing? No advice? As this is not a boot loop searching has not really helped.
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I managed...(
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Who do you ask to make a backup ? Which app have you installed ? Cwm Rom manager ? Did you even install cwm recovery within the app ? If you updated the app, with that you didn't install the recovery.
You must power off your phone and reboot to recovery with the 3 button combo. Then, when in recovery, make a backup (if you have a custom recovery installed ?). Don't use any "boot to recovery and make a backup" apps or such, it can screw things up.
But my advice, install the latest twrp recovery. Definitely better.
Thankyou for taking the time to answer.
Yes I installed clockwork Mod. It said it was installing Cwm and offered the option to reboot and make a current backup. Which it then seems to fail. I see no manual option to make a back either when in the boot menu.
I'll try twerp and see what happens. I used to use Cwm a long time ago on a first gen galaxy and it was great. Something is just amiss this time.
Yeah, it didn't install cwm recovery, otherwise you would have the option to backup. Stock recovery doesn't have that option.
Last time i checked, this cwm manager wasn't the best option to manage your backups and restores. The 3 button combo to boot into recovery and then make a backup or restore is the way to go.
I too had problems with cwm in the past, but then i went for twrp and all is good. Plus, imo, it has a nicer touch interface.