My Razr M is on the OTA update 4.1.2 and for some reason their is absolutely no way to root it! ive tried it all and nothing works. i was wondering if i could downgrade back to 4.1.1 so i can root it and get cyanogenmod.
yes_thisis_joey said:
My Razr M is on the OTA update 4.1.2 and for some reason their is absolutely no way to root it! ive tried it all and nothing works. i was wondering if i could downgrade back to 4.1.1 so i can root it and get cyanogenmod.
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Motochopper 1.3 will root you. With that being said, you won't be able to downgrade if your bootloader is locked, even if you are rooted, and you won't be able to run CM unless your bootloader is unlocked. There was a CM10 build that worked with SafeStrap but I don't think it's around anymore.
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Hello Everybody,
I haven't touched in my Nexus 4 since mid July and now i want to put 4.3 android on it but someone told me that to flash android 4.3 i needed to flash the new Bootloader.
Can anyone help me with that, PLEASE?
Nexus 4. PA 3.60. Android 4.2.2.
Thanks a lot!!
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When I flashed the news 4.3 ROM, it unrooted my phone. But the boot loader was still showing it was up locked. This happened to a lot of people. I can't say if there is a fix for this, but you have to re-root when you update to 4.3. And the root keeper apps, like OTA root keeper don't work when you update to 4.3.
sinndissension said:
When I flashed the news 4.3 ROM, it unrooted my phone. But the boot loader was still showing it was up locked. This happened to a lot of people. I can't say if there is a fix for this, but you have to re-root when you update to 4.3. And the root keeper apps, like OTA root keeper don't work when you update to 4.3.
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you always have to reroot after an ota updates. but all tou need to do is flash a custom recovery via fastboot then flash the su binaries via the custom recovery.
Alright, so i rooted my Razr M a while back and now with the news of the 4.4 update i want to know how to remove it for the eventual update. It is on the Stock ROM that is Android version 4.1.2. I would have updated to the lasted update but the fact that i am still rooted is preventing me to. Any help please?
notdeadyet01 said:
Alright, so i rooted my Razr M a while back and now with the news of the 4.4 update i want to know how to remove it for the eventual update. It is on the Stock ROM that is Android version 4.1.2. I would have updated to the lasted update but the fact that i am still rooted is preventing me to. Any help please?
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A factory reset should restore to unroot or RSD flash your current version of Android to your phone.
I highly doubt an upgrade to 4.4 will allow us to keep our data so chances are you'll be wiped clean on the update anyhow.
BACKUP YOUR DATA!
Voodoo rootkeeper will NOT work to maintain root above 4.2 so a new method will be required if you wish to root once on kitkat if your bootloader is locked.
If your bootloader is unlocked you can reroot once on 4.4 by flashing a custom recovery then installing a SuperSU.zip package.
BACKUP YOUR DATA!
Just figured out how to unroot 4.2.2 by updating to 4.3 MK2.
I am interested in updating to 4.4.2. I understand that I won't be able to root once i update OTA.
how else can I update to 4.4.2 once I root. I think I would like to root 4.3 first.
miamibeachlife said:
Just figured out how to unroot 4.2.2 by updating to 4.3 MK2.
I am interested in updating to 4.4.2. I understand that I won't be able to root once i update OTA.
how else can I update to 4.4.2 once I root. I think I would like to root 4.3 first.
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If you want to update to 4.4.2, then you must be on stock firmware with no root. You will be stuck with all the bloatware from Samsung & carrier until a root exploit is realized. Check the mk2 all in one guide. It has everything you need to do this. Good luck & remember to thank the op in the threads!
I've searched but haven't found anything other than jelly bean safestrap roms. is it safe to assume that at some point any safestrap compatible 4.4.2 roms might become available now that the M has a official kit kat?
Not sure what for as long as there's no root for locked phones.
No I meant any safestrap compatible 4.4.2 ROMS available now that official kitkat is out. Sorry should have been more clear.
I have a rooted but bootloader locked 4.1 razr m running Safestrap. As far as I know there have not been many options for ROMs being safestrap compatible for anything above 4.2
This would require KitKat with a 3.0 kernel, but KitKat on 3.0 just isn't KitKat.
iBolski said:
The issue with KitKat is it's a different kernel. In order to reap the benefits of KitKat, you need to run the latest kernel.
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Therefore, don't expect to see a SS KitKat ROM.
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dman9691 said:
No I meant any safestrap compatible 4.4.2 ROMS available now that official kitkat is out. Sorry should have been more clear.
I have a rooted but bootloader locked 4.1 razr m running Safestrap. As far as I know there have not been many options for ROMs being safestrap compatible for anything above 4.2
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4.2 ROMs barely worked, I wouldn't even want to see a 4.4. Also, what version of 4.1 are you running? If you're still on one of the older versions, you might be able to to unlock the bootloader and get rid of SS.
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4.2 ROMs barely worked, I wouldn't even want to see a 4.4. Also, what version of 4.1 are you running? If you're still on one of the older versions, you might be able to to unlock the bootloader and get rid of SS.
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Yes, it never hurts to try and see if the bootloader will unlock. Some people had to run the utility twice to get it to work. We had one individual on this forum that refused to listen to the benefits, until we badgered him enough (well, more like encouraged him) to really see the flaws in his logic. He wanted to keep root and be able to use TiBu to restore his apps, but then he stated he didn't care about root. But, I explained to him that going to KK will cause him to lose root and the ability to use TiBu, so he would have no way of restoring his apps and their related data since that required root.
We then explained that attempting to unlock the bootloader will NOT harm his phone. He tried it and after the second try, he had an unlocked phone. Now, he doesn't have to wait for an exploit (if it ever comes) to root KitKat. He can just sideload it now via ADB.
So, try to unlock it. Worse that can happen is, you'll find that an OTA was applied that fixed the exploit, or you could get lucky like the person I was just talking about and have an unlocked bootloader which will allow you to obtain root with KitKat.
So I have Razr M and for some reason has been unable to update. I tried the verizon store and the guy working there tried many different things but nothing worked.
So now I am looking root and throw Cyanogen mod 11 on my phone. Only thing is I am still on Android 4.1.2 and System Version 98.15.66.XT907 since I cannot update for whatever reason.
So could anyone please point me to where I can find info on how to root this version?
Thanks for the help.
canonaac said:
So I have Razr M and for some reason has been unable to update. I tried the verizon store and the guy working there tried many different things but nothing worked.
So now I am looking root and throw Cyanogen mod 11 on my phone. Only thing is I am still on Android 4.1.2 and System Version 98.15.66.XT907 since I cannot update for whatever reason.
So could anyone please point me to where I can find info on how to root this version?
Thanks for the help.
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You could use RSD Lite to flash the official firmware.
Use Towel Root or Motochopper(Jelly Bean Only) to root.
If you want to flash a custom ROM, you'll need to unlock your bootloader. I believe the version you are on (.66) is unlockable, so is the latest version (KitKat). If this is what you want, the information is HERE but beware that unlocking your bootloader will void your warranty.
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You could use RSD Lite to flash the official firmware.
Use Towel Root or Motochopper(Jelly Bean Only) to root.
If you want to flash a custom ROM, you'll need to unlock your bootloader. I believe the version you are on (.66) is unlockable, so is the latest version (KitKat). If this is what you want, the information is HERE but beware that unlocking your bootloader will void your warranty.
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can you please tell me how to use RSDLite to flash the offical firmware on the phone? Will RSDLite require root?
Thanks.
It does not require root... There are several guides/videos online about how to use rsd just Google it... If you have any issues with the flash let us know...
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