[Q] One Click/Very Straightforward Bootloader Unlock? - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

I've been on the Original Development Forum for the past few days, and I've tried and failed to understand the proper procedure for getting a custom recovery on the phone. The thought of bricking it is really scary to me, so I only want to unlock it if I really know what I'm doing, or there is a one click method of unlocking. Any instructions, explanations, or one click solutions would be greatly appreciated!

Technically the bootloader is not unlocked, only bypassed. Two, if you're that scared I recommend not doing it but if you really want too it's extremely simple.
Go to the Play Store and download "Goo Manager". (YOU MUST BE ROOTED!), From there select Install OpenRecovery Script and Goo Manager will guide you through the rest and install TWRP which is loki'd and ready to go. After that though you can only flash ROM's that have been loki-fied or you won't be able to boot.

cosmicmoonranger said:
I've been on the Original Development Forum for the past few days, and I've tried and failed to understand the proper procedure for getting a custom recovery on the phone. The thought of bricking it is really scary to me, so I only want to unlock it if I really know what I'm doing, or there is a one click method of unlocking. Any instructions, explanations, or one click solutions would be greatly appreciated!
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An automated method hasn't been created yet. If you'd like some help, PM me.
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Thermalwolf said:
Technically the bootloader is not unlocked, only bypassed. Two, if you're that scared I recommend not doing it but if you really want too it's extremely simple.
Go to the Play Store and download "Goo Manager". (YOU MUST BE ROOTED!), From there select Install OpenRecovery Script and Goo Manager will guide you through the rest and install TWRP which is loki'd and ready to go. After that though you can only flash ROM's that have been loki-fied or you won't be able to boot.
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Now you got me there :good:
Good call.

Thermalwolf said:
Technically the bootloader is not unlocked, only bypassed. Two, if you're that scared I recommend not doing it but if you really want too it's extremely simple.
Go to the Play Store and download "Goo Manager". (YOU MUST BE ROOTED!), From there select Install OpenRecovery Script and Goo Manager will guide you through the rest and install TWRP which is loki'd and ready to go. After that though you can only flash ROM's that have been loki-fied or you won't be able to boot.
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So, just to clarify, if I click install OpenRecovery Script in the app, it will install a loki'd TWRP? Will there be anything in the process of installing where I would click anything besides "yes" or "continue"?
Also, will goo manager automatically flash roms? is this better or worse than doing it manually through TWRP?
Thanks!

cosmicmoonranger said:
So, just to clarify, if I click install OpenRecovery Script in the app, it will install a loki'd TWRP? Will there be anything in the process of installing where I would click anything besides "yes" or "continue"?
Also, will goo manager automatically flash roms? is this better or worse than doing it manually through TWRP?
Thanks!
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Yes that's correct, but you must be rooted with Motochopper first. Goo Manager can download ROMs for you, but any automated ROM flashing app is discouraged.

Am I missing something? I downloaded GooManager and I don't see any OpenRecovery Script option. I don't see anything pertaining to recoveries other than Reboot to recovery.

nyeazyone said:
Am I missing something? I downloaded GooManager and I don't see any OpenRecovery Script option. I don't see anything pertaining to recoveries other than Reboot to recovery.
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Hit the menu key in Goo

Ok. What an I missing. Goo manager will download twrp but it won't flash it. What's the next step once goo downloads the recovery image?
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milicigoran said:
Ok. What an I missing. Goo manager will download twrp but it won't flash it. What's the next step once goo downloads the recovery image?
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Are you rooted with Motochopper? If so, go into recovery, and it will be TWRP, it doesn't flash it, it uses Terminal commands to install it. You see nothing happen.

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just got my nexus 7 and have a question

ok just just my nexus 7 and i already unlocked it and rooted it using wugs root kit. my question is why cant i just boot into recovery to flash an rom? how do i flash a custom rom? just wanted to know b4 i mess somthing up. any and all help will be apprieciated
funtimez said:
ok just just my nexus 7 and i already unlocked it and rooted it using wugs root kit. my question is why cant i just boot into recovery to flash an rom? how do i flash a custom rom? just wanted to know b4 i mess somthing up. any and all help will be apprieciated
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flash a custom recovery, then boot into it and flash a rom. there wasnt any need for the root toolkit considering all you have to do to root any nexus is fastboot oem unlock, fastboot a custom recovery, flash a custom rom, and reboot.
simms22 said:
flash a custom recovery, then boot into it and flash a rom. there wasnt any need for the root toolkit considering all you have to do to root any nexus is fastboot oem unlock, fastboot a custom recovery, flash a custom rom, and reboot.
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sorry for the noobness but how do i install a custom recovery like twrp? im really new to the whole android thing and could use some help. if u could provide a link that would b great. thanks already for your help
funtimez said:
sorry for the noobness but how do i install a custom recovery like twrp? im really new to the whole android thing and could use some help. if u could provide a link that would b great. thanks already for your help
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easiest way.. download the goo manager app from the market, free. open it, give it root permission when it asks, press the menu button(three dots on the top right), press install openrecovery script, press yes, let it do its thing, now twrp recovery is installed
fastboot would be the method to install it when youre just rooting. but if you are already rooted, through goo manager is the easiest way to install twrp recovery.
simms22 said:
easiest way.. download the goo manager app from the market, free. open it, press the menu button(three dots on the top right), press install openrecovery script, press yes, let it do its thing, now twrp recovery is installed
fastboot would be the method to install it when youre just rooting. but if you are already rooted, through goo manager is the easiest way to install twrp recovery.
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thank you i really apprieciate it. happy new year to u!
funtimez said:
thank you i really apprieciate it. happy new year to u!
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happy new year
I found I had to reflash the recovery ROM every time I made a backup or flash with goo. Using ROM manager now and works fine.
Happy new year
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[Q] Noob - Unrooting & Factory Reset & Others

I have just switched over from Iphone to S4 (AT&T) and I have rooted my phone and deleted some bloat apps with the app " NO BLOAT " . I read somewhere that if you do remove bloat apps you must flash the stock rom before you can factory reset?
Reason that I want to do this is because phone seems a little slow so want to remove all stuff and then re-root and flash over cyanogenmod.
Also... To flash over the stock ROM all I need is ODIN and follow those directions corred?
THEN....
When I decide to flash to cyanogenmod all I have to do is Root phone > Install CWM or Loki? (Not sure which one) > then Flash to cyanogen?
Sorry for not understanding much but just switched -- starting to get the hang of it though.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
To get the stock software yes just odin back to stock , then when you decide you want the custom ROMs then the easiest way to flash custom recoveries is download goo manager and once you open the app hit the menu button and click on "install open recovery script" let it download and install , then you will have twrp touch recovery and you can flash any ROM that has a Loki patched kernel , or any Loki patched kernel , if its not then you have to patch each one you flash .
But if you want cwm with the auto Loki then it takes care of all the Loki stuff , and you can down load it and flash it in twrp.
ncrispi said:
I have just switched over from Iphone to S4 (AT&T) and I have rooted my phone and deleted some bloat apps with the app " NO BLOAT " . I read somewhere that if you do remove bloat apps you must flash the stock rom before you can factory reset?
Reason that I want to do this is because phone seems a little slow so want to remove all stuff and then re-root and flash over cyanogenmod.
Also... To flash over the stock ROM all I need is ODIN and follow those directions corred?
THEN....
When I decide to flash to cyanogenmod all I have to do is Root phone > Install CWM or Loki? (Not sure which one) > then Flash to cyanogen?
Sorry for not understanding much but just switched -- starting to get the hang of it though.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
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Follow the directions here:http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-tutorials/how-to-unroot-galaxy-s4-and-remove-root-completely/
There is a youtube video on the website, I suggest you watch it through first. Make sure Make sure Make sure you download the correct stock software from the Galaxy S4 Stock Firmware section. Odin can be downloaded there as well. I have done this a couple of times, it works.
Bigtjmc said:
To get the stock software yes just odin back to stock , then when you decide you want the custom ROMs then the easiest way to flash custom recoveries is download goo manager and once you open the app hit the menu button and click on "install open recovery script" let it download and install , then you will have twrp touch recovery and you can flash any ROM that has a Loki patched kernel , or any Loki patched kernel , if its not then you have to patch each one you flash .
But if you want cwm with the auto Loki then it takes care of all the Loki stuff , and you can down load it and flash it in twrp.
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Hello,
Your post confused me quite a bit... I think I read somewhere that TWRP does not work with AT&T or is very bugged? But what is goo manager exactly? and which custom recovery is better with Loki patched Kernel? ive heard a lot about CWM... but I know there is not a major difference in the two.
Which one is best and easiest for AT&T? -- And I believe I have to use the Loki Patch for AT&T bootloader correct?
Bigtjmc said:
To get the stock software yes just odin back to stock , then when you decide you want the custom ROMs then the easiest way to flash custom recoveries is download goo manager and once you open the app hit the menu button and click on "install open recovery script" let it download and install , then you will have twrp touch recovery and you can flash any ROM that has a Loki patched kernel , or any Loki patched kernel , if its not then you have to patch each one you flash .
But if you want cwm with the auto Loki then it takes care of all the Loki stuff , and you can down load it and flash it in twrp.
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Video of Twrp install can be found here: http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-install-twrp-on-rooted-galaxy-s4-using-goo-manager/
Instructions for some Rom installs for ATT:
http://galaxys4root.com/category/att-galaxy-s4-roms/
I haven't tried to put any roms on mine yet, I have just been using the Nottach Xposed with xposed framework to customize mine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285074
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
CptGloval said:
Video of Twrp install can be found here: http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-install-twrp-on-rooted-galaxy-s4-using-goo-manager/
Instructions for some Rom installs for ATT:
http://galaxys4root.com/category/att-galaxy-s4-roms/
I haven't tried to put any roms on mine yet, I have just been using the Nottach Xposed with xposed framework to customize mine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2285074
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1574401
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Can I uninstall Goo Manager after I install TWRP with it or no?
Yes but I just left it , its a small sometimes useful program,
If your not comfortable doing any mods then I would suggests not doing any until you are comfortable .
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If you are stock , then first root the phone using mottochopper , then install goo and open the program (hit the menu button while in goo ) then install open recovery script .
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Then I would download the cwm recovery , flash it in twrp , download cymod rom/kernel and install in cwm and not worry about Loki ....that would be the most painless way IMO.
Bigtjmc said:
Yes but I just left it , its a small sometimes useful program,
If your not comfortable doing any mods then I would suggests not doing any until you are comfortable .
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If you are stock , then first root the phone using mottochopper , then install goo and open the program (hit the menu button while in goo ) then install open recovery script .
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Then I would download the cwm recovery , flash it in twrp , download cymod rom/kernel and install in cwm and not worry about Loki ....that would be the most painless way IMO.
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If I already have Open Recovery Script ( TWRP ) Why would I download CWM? Also is CYMOD both the ROM and the Kernel? Or would I have to do two separate things on this? I know flash ROM but never heard of the cymod kernel? Also What exactly does a kernel do? I know it can effect the Network and 4g and stuff but what is the point of it? -- Does one come with Cymod built in or would I have to find that separate?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275545
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2275545
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Correct, So the ATT version comes with the Kernel already and it is already loki'd (That just means bootloaded?) to AT&T?
But I see people talking about flashing to other kernels while on the ROM? What is the difference aside from the Network... and what happens if I flash a Kernel that was not Loki'ed to AT&T ?
I believe it has a kernel, only reason I'm saying use the other recovery so you Dont have to Loki or look for Loki patches just choose the Rom you like and kernel if if does not have one , and some ROMs have gapps that your can download and flash , basically they are just app packages for certain ROMs .
A kernel is ,... Like ROM = car, kernel = drivetrain
Like a PC , windows can't operate without ram, and processors
Bigtjmc said:
I believe it has a kernel, only reason I'm saying use the other recovery so you Dont have to Loki or look for Loki patches just choose the Rom you like and kernel if if does not have one , and some ROMs have gapps that your can download and flash , basically they are just app packages for certain ROMs .
A kernel is ,... Like ROM = car, kernel = drivetrain
Like a PC , windows can't operate without ram, and processors
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Oh, So if CWM does that automatically am I able to skip Goo and the other recovery and just follow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmkL9atpVHw (Get CWM on ATT S4) and not have to worry about any of that?
sorry about all of the questions - just hoping to understand it all before I try.
ncrispi;4238658art orrect said:
Loki is just a security patch over the boot loader check points , so the boot loader is untouched at this point.
And you can flash any att kernel that is lokied or you have to somehow Loki it yourself. But as far as flashing a kernel not lokied I Dont know what would happen , might be bad. And also make sure that the kernel is compilable with your ROM, such as (touch wiz) vs (aosp )
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ncrispi said:
Oh, So if CWM does that automatically am I able to skip Goo and the other recovery and just follow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmkL9atpVHw (Get CWM on ATT S4) and not have to worry about any of that?
sorry about all of the questions - just hoping to understand it all before I try.
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Its all good man I'm try n to make it sound easy and it is once you get it , but if you have twrp all you have to do with cwm is flash it in twrp then you will have cwm recovery , now you won't have to deal with Loki it does it for you.
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Bigtjmc said:
Loki is just a security patch over the boot loader check points , so the boot loader is untouched at this point.
And you can flash any att kernel that is lokied or you have to somehow Loki it yourself. But as far as flashing a kernel not lokied I Dont know what would happen , might be bad. And also make sure that the kernel is compilable with your ROM, such as (touch wiz) vs (aosp )
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Its all good man I'm try n to make it sound easy and it is once you get it , but if you have twrp all you have to do with cwm is flash it in twrp then you will have cwm recovery , now you won't have to deal with Loki it does it for you.
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Okay so to sum it all up...
Once I do a fresh factory reset and root I can either install TWRC or CWM - No need for both - and then just flash the cyn rom.
Edit: so if I just have CWM then it will not automatically Loki for me?
ncrispi said:
Okay so to sum it all up...
Once I do a fresh factory reset and root I can either install TWRC or CWM - No need for both - and then just flash the cyn rom.
Edit: so if I just have CWM then it will not automatically Loki for me?
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If you have twrp the you have done rooted , then I wouldn't bother going back factory just download the cwm file , open twrp flash the cwm file then if you have a rom that you want already downloaded then open recovery again now you cwm , make a backup then flash the new rom and gapps if it has any, cwm will loki for you yes.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2291956
That's the one that does the auto Loki.
Bigtjmc said:
If you have twrp the you have done rooted , then I wouldn't bother going back factory just download the cwm file , open twrp flash the cwm file then if you have a rom that you want already downloaded then open recovery again now you cwm , make a backup then flash the new rom and gapps if it has any, cwm will loki for you yes.
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alright I think I understand now... I do not have twrp yet, only thing that i have done is rooted so it would not take much to un-root and re-root. but so I could just install CWM and just flash without the need for twrp? It sounds like twrp is just needed for one way to install cwm on to the phone then it is no longer needed... is that a correct assumption?
Also is this the same thing just different method or is this not auto-loki version?
http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-r...on-att-or-verizon-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337sch-i545/
ncrispi said:
alright I think I understand now... I do not have twrp yet, only thing that i have done is rooted so it would not take much to un-root and re-root. but so I could just install CWM and just flash without the need for twrp? It sounds like twrp is just needed for one way to install cwm on to the phone then it is no longer needed... is that a correct assumption?
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No need to unroot just , Dont get me wrong I like twrp as well as cwm , its just easier for me with all this Loki stuff.
Since your rooted , you can install goo and then use it to flash twrp without a computer and running commands and all that thru adb , just let goo manager install twrp then you can flash cwm thru twrp and then its easy as pie.
EDIT : after more researching is this what I need or will this completely mess my phone up?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297033
Apparently it can root and install CWM in one click... is that all I have to do?
ncrispi said:
EDIT : after more researching is this what I need or will this completely mess my phone up?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297033
Apparently it can root and install CWM in one click... is that all I have to do?
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I'm sure this will work just the same I just did it a different way , if you do it that way just make sure to follow it to a t
Bigtjmc said:
I'm sure this will work just the same I just did it a different way , if you do it that way just make sure to follow it to a t
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Alright I will go ahead and try this method when I get home as it seems to be by far the easiest. Has anyone else tried this method before and can confirm it works?

[Q] need help with custom recovery

Hey guys I'm new to android had an iPhone for 6 years. Just got the gs4 two months ago. I rooted the phone took out bloat ware apps using titanium back up. Have a few other rooted apps. Got Interested in ROMs and kernels so did some research looked around on here to how to do it. I downloaded infamouses newest ROM. I have ROM manager and I downloaded cwm recovery through the Rom manager. When I go to back up my current ROM and everything it boots into recovery mode but it isn't cwm recovery. The emblem doesn't come up and I believe its the stock recovery. My question is how can I get the cwm recovery so I can back up my current ROM and then wipe it and install the new one. I'm new so sorry if this is easy or anything I appreciate all the help
Download goo manager and let it install twrp then just flash cwm thru twrp . Or keep twrp and remember to flash loki doki if needed.
Wait!
What firmware is your phone currently on? MDL OR MF3?
If MF3, stop now. Do not flash anything.
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Okay I figured out the problems. When I hit reboot and superuser is supposed to grant root permissions an error comes up saying superuser has stopped working then goes into the stock recovery mode. The only thing I found with MDL in it was the baseband version 1337UCUAMDL
Your safe to continue flashing custom recovery on MDL Baseband
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Does anyone know how to fix this problem? Its so annoying I have tried goo manager and twsp recovery. And they all do the same thing.
Division4thor said:
Does anyone know how to fix this problem? Its so annoying I have tried goo manager and twsp recovery. And they all do the same thing.
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Going on the information you have given, if you are doing right and using the correct version for your phone, GooManager and TWRP should be working for you. However, if you go to the development section and look for OUDHS CWM recovery, directions are given in the OP about how to manually install that recovery. Again, directions are in that thread about how to do it. I do hope you are reading all of every post that contains something you are trying to do (in other words, if you use OUDHS, read the entire thread first). Good luck.
scott14719 said:
Going on the information you have given, if you are doing right and using the correct version for your phone, GooManager and TWRP should be working for you. However, if you go to the development section and look for OUDHS CWM recovery, directions are given in the OP about how to manually install that recovery. Again, directions are in that thread about how to do it. I do hope you are reading all of every post that contains something you are trying to do (in other words, if you use OUDHS, read the entire thread first). Good luck.
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Yeah Idk I'm so over this getting so frustrated. I'm new to this I read that post. Not all 51 pages hope you didn't mean that..
This is the easiest way ever, 1 click, and everything is ready to go....try it...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297900
Good luck
Thank you
TheAxman said:
This is the easiest way ever, 1 click, and everything is ready to go....try it...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297900
Good luck
Thank you
Hey thanks for the help. I got twsp recovery through goo manager and worked perfectly. I'm having such a bad experience trying to install this rom. I went into the recovery mode after backing up my current rom and system. I wiped everything out then went into my sd card amd installed the zip that is listed in the infamous page in the developers part. I hit install and then said I'm not rooted and would I like to install superuser. I slide the thing and then went to reboot and now has been stuck saying samsung and custom with an open love under it. Pulled the batter went back into twsp and tried to reboot and still stuck. This is all after I thought I installed the rom already and nothing changed except wiped my phone. Can anyone help
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Are you installing loki doki after the rom ?

[Q] Removing GooManager

Firstly, sorry if this has been answered elsewhere but I was not able to find anything, hence this post.
I installed GooManager (can't remember why now but I know it was a good reason) but I want to remove it so that I can install OTA updates from AT&T. I'm not at a point timewise to research and pick an appropriate ROM so for the time being, I want to be able to download and install OTAs but it is not possible to do this with GooManager install as it fails when attempting to reboot into recovery mode to do the install.
Does someone know how to do this?
Cheers,
Jig.
cs97jb said:
Firstly, sorry if this has been answered elsewhere but I was not able to find anything, hence this post.
I installed GooManager (can't remember why now but I know it was a good reason) but I want to remove it so that I can install OTA updates from AT&T. I'm not at a point timewise to research and pick an appropriate ROM so for the time being, I want to be able to download and install OTAs but it is not possible to do this with GooManager install as it fails when attempting to reboot into recovery mode to do the install.
Does someone know how to do this?
Cheers,
Jig.
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Just uninstall like you would any app, either through play store or settings/app manager
And are you sure its goo manager holding you back or a custom recovery like tarp or cwm...because goo manager shouldn't hold you back from updating
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cs97jb said:
Firstly, sorry if this has been answered elsewhere but I was not able to find anything, hence this post.
I installed GooManager (can't remember why now but I know it was a good reason) but I want to remove it so that I can install OTA updates from AT&T. I'm not at a point timewise to research and pick an appropriate ROM so for the time being, I want to be able to download and install OTAs but it is not possible to do this with GooManager install as it fails when attempting to reboot into recovery mode to do the install.
Does someone know how to do this?
Cheers,
Jig.
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Sounds like you used goo manger to put on a custom recovery which you now have. That's the reason the ota isn't working. You'll have to odin back to stock to get the stock recovery back.
Hi. Sorry for the late reply but I didn't receive any notifications about your posts - weird!
So, you were both right, it isn't GooManager but twrp. Is going back to stock via Odin the only way?
Yes
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[Q] CMW success, SU fail :(

Hello, first time poster. I recently tried rooting my phone using CWM method. I'm running sph-l720 with software version vpaumf9 and android version 4.2.2. I installed CWM (this version SPH-L720 OUDHS Recovery) with odin with success. Then flashed SuperUser v.099. Everything went smooth until I opened up super user and tried to install binaries and it says "Install failed". I'm wondering if I didnt have the wrong beginning firmware and i needed to (but didnt) install that pre-kernel. I'm also wondering if I have to download the original firmware and have to flash to stock in order to "unroot" even though I didnt finish the SuperUser process, or is their a way to delete the super user app and try to install it again using the same CWM i have already on the phone. I hope this isn't confusing. I'm not a complete novice to rooting, but no expert. I rooted my galaxy s2 but went to Iphone for a while, but now I'm back and a little dissapointed with myself at this fail. Any suggestions? Do i have to go to stock first? Was I using the wrong files for my initial firm ware and need the pre kernel? Am I blabbering on? (yes) Thanks in advance.
jonraymond21 said:
Hello, first time poster. I recently tried rooting my phone using CWM method. I'm running sph-l720 with software version vpaumf9 and android version 4.2.2. I installed CWM (this version SPH-L720 OUDHS Recovery) with odin with success. Then flashed SuperUser v.099. Everything went smooth until I opened up super user and tried to install binaries and it says "Install failed". I'm wondering if I didnt have the wrong beginning firmware and i needed to (but didnt) install that pre-kernel. I'm also wondering if I have to download the original firmware and have to flash to stock in order to "unroot" even though I didnt finish the SuperUser process, or is their a way to delete the super user app and try to install it again using the same CWM i have already on the phone. I hope this isn't confusing. I'm not a complete novice to rooting, but no expert. I rooted my galaxy s2 but went to Iphone for a while, but now I'm back and a little dissapointed with myself at this fail. Any suggestions? Do i have to go to stock first? Was I using the wrong files for my initial firm ware and need the pre kernel? Am I blabbering on? (yes) Thanks in advance.
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Grap CF-Autoroot from here
Follow the instructions here:
Boot back to phone. Open up SU and update binaries.
Then
Go to Playstore and download/install GooManager
Open GooManager and then press the 'menu' button (capicitive button next to Home Button) and choose to install recovery (I like TWRP).
Then let it do it's thing.
If you'd like a real easy way to get 'into recovery mode' from the phone I use the Quickboot app
Also make sure that if you are going to flash ANY ROMs you follow the instructions the developer suggests - many suggest specific recoveries be used
leaderbuilder said:
Grap CF-Autoroot from here
Follow the instructions here:
Boot back to phone. Open up SU and update binaries.
Then
Go to Playstore and download/install GooManager
Open GooManager and then press the 'menu' button (capicitive button next to Home Button) and choose to install recovery (I like TWRP).
Then let it do it's thing.
If you'd like a real easy way to get 'into recovery mode' from the phone I use the Quickboot app
Also make sure that if you are going to flash ANY ROMs you follow the instructions the developer suggests - many suggest specific recoveries be used
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thank you! do i need to do anything before i do this? (Like using odin to revert back to stock?)
i ask because i already have CWM installed
I did the auto root, and open SuperSU and it doesnt ask to update binaries...does that mean it is already done. I didnt find the option in the settings.
jonraymond21 said:
thank you! do i need to do anything before i do this? (Like using odin to revert back to stock?)
i ask because i already have CWM installed
I did the auto root, and open SuperSU and it doesnt ask to update binaries...does that mean it is already done. I didnt find the option in the settings.
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As long as your on some kind of TW/Stock based ROM you should be Okay.
However if you want to go back to straight (AND ROOTED) stock you can use one of rwhilco12's 'one-click' restores.
The one click downloads as a zip. decompress and then run the one -click. If you've never run a oneclick read here
It will give you a stock ROM, rooted, MF9 Modem, Stock recovedry, and Stock kernel. You'll then have to use GooManger method to get custom recovery.
leaderbuilder said:
As long as your on some kind of TW/Stock based ROM you should be Okay.
However if you want to go back to straight (AND ROOTED) stock you can use one of rwhilco12's 'one-click' restores.
The one click downloads as a zip. decompress and then run the one -click. If you've never run a oneclick read here
It will give you a stock ROM, rooted, MF9 Modem, Stock recovedry, and Stock kernel. You'll then have to use GooManger method to get custom recovery.
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man thanks so much. so i definitly got super user access. I'm about to do the goo manager. since you suggested the twrp i think i'm going to try that. since i have CWM recovery installed, do u think that will create any issues if I go to install TWRP from goo manager
actually i googled and it seems that goo manager will seamlessly overwrite cwm. sorry for the questions before searching. appreciate the help. i almost didn't come on here, which would of lead me to reverting to stock, doing cwm again, then being upset that i needed twrm for most roms lmao. I owe u one. If u ever need to learn how to make bad decisions, just shoot me a pm. I got u covered.
No it will just replace it.
I actually (and many around here too) prefer TWRP 2.5.0.2.
You can download the zip for that here, boot to recovery you have now (CWM) and then install that. Or use Goo to install lates TWRP and boot to recovery and then install zip and choose the 2.5.02 you downloaded and then save to your sd card
scratch what i posted here. I ended up having to download ROMmanager and update CWM, then used CWM to install the zip you provided me. thanks so much man. Do you have a favorite stable ROM you recommend using TWRP. I value your advice
jonraymond21 said:
scratch what i posted here. I ended up having to download ROMmanager and update CWM, then used CWM to install the zip you provided me. thanks so much man. Do you have a favorite stable ROM you recommend using TWRP. I value your advice
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Glad you got it.
As for ROMs you really have to try them out for yourself. There are some really great TW ROMs ; Sacs, negalite, triforce and others. For CM/AOSP there are a whole bunch to choose from. I mess with just about all of them. But my daily driver has to be one hundred percent working and reliable so for that I'm usually on a stock debloated and modified TW ROM. Take some time to read through the OPs of the devs and just as importantly through the follow up posts to see what works what doesn't ahs how to fix or get what you need.
Good luck
Sent from my SPH-L720 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
leaderbuilder said:
Glad you got it.
As for ROMs you really have to try them out for yourself. There are some really great TW ROMs ; Sacs, negalite, triforce and others. For CM/AOSP there are a whole bunch to choose from. I mess with just about all of them. But my daily driver has to be one hundred percent working and reliable so for that I'm usually on a stock debloated and modified TW ROM. Take some time to read through the OPs of the devs and just as importantly through the follow up posts to see what works what doesn't ahs how to fix or get what you need.
Good luck
Sent from my SPH-L720 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Try this Rom!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2327692&page=43
works great!

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