[Q] General Questions - Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I have a NEVER ROOTED Motorola Droid Razr M XT709
In the end all I want to do is use my SD card to store app stuff, just the data would be acceptable ( entire thing would be best ). I am figuring I need to root my device to be able to do this but before I did I wanted to make sure I was capable of rooting it and UNrooting it as well. Here is a link to a screen shot from my phone with it's basic specs displayed under Settings > About Phone : https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/16564468/Screenshot_2013-11-23-09-44-00.png
So...
Can I move apps or app data to SD without rooting? If so, how? If not...
Can I root? If so, what would be the safest method?
Can I unroot? If so, what is the safest method?
Thanks!
-Reiz

I hit a button accidentally while playing a game and got an ota. Posted link to new stats after ota
https://www.dropbox.com/s/eo11d9gqkbbltss/2013-11-23 16.20.04.png
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Unfortunately, I can't open your links at work, but I did see your first pic last night and on that version, you would have been able to root. If you took the latest update, then you can't root it.

RikRong said:
Unfortunately, I can't open your links at work, but I did see your first pic last night and on that version, you would have been able to root. If you took the latest update, then you can't root it.
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Is there any way to roll back on the OTA?

Reizvoller said:
Is there any way to roll back on the OTA?
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Not if your bootloader is locked.

RikRong said:
Not if your bootloader is locked.
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So essentially, even if I did a 'hard reset' , I am still boned?

Reizvoller said:
So essentially, even if I did a 'hard reset' , I am still boned?
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I would assume that you're talking about a factory reset? Yes, you are boned, it will only revert back to the latest OTA, which you just did.

Related

Has anyone found news about 2.3 for us???

I wake up everyday looking for news about 2.3 getting released. I am on 2.2.1 so I lost the ability to root. So i hope this comes out soon and if anyone has any info please post.
Officially it should come out in "coming weeks" as this tweet suggests - http://twitter.com/googlenexus/status/16974464310845440.
But there's a way to root your 2.2.1 anyways. Follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8315805&postcount=2
KROMO50 said:
I wake up everyday looking for news about 2.3 getting released. I am on 2.2.1 so I lost the ability to root. So i hope this comes out soon and if anyone has any info please post.
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SuperOneClick works great if you still want root.
KROMO50 said:
I wake up everyday looking for news about 2.3 getting released. I am on 2.2.1 so I lost the ability to root. So i hope this comes out soon and if anyone has any info please post.
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Just unlock your bootloader.
I have tried the super one click no luck
Other than unlocking, which is the preferred and safest way to do it. You could just follow the guide that was linked here. I did it for my friend just last week because he was afraid of the official way to root for some reason. It worked perfectly.
Yeah I did it the rageagainstthecage way.
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nope but i read about 2.4 just google for:
google-ice-cream-android-2-4
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My sig says it all...
KROMO50 said:
I have tried the super one click no luck
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Odd, are you sure you have the latest Super One Click? It worked fine for me 2.2.1 N1 on T-Mobile.
KROMO50 said:
I have tried the super one click no luck
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Works fine for me. Did you get stuck at the looping problem after following the steps in the OP?
The way around that, as many of us have discovered, is to turn the phone off then run SuperOneClick and select 'root'. Turn the phone back on once 'waiting for device..' is shown in the program and then just leave it until it finishes.
Ensure USB debugging is enabled before you get started and that your PC has the required drivers installed. (Check Device Manager).
To be fair the Original Post needs updating as the instructions aren't very good without the above being mentioned.
DirkGently1 said:
SuperOneClick works great if you still want root.
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Dumb question but, does that method allow you to install custom roms (e.g. CM7) without unlocking the bootloader, thus keeping the warranty?
frandavid100 said:
Dumb question but, does that method allow you to install custom roms (e.g. CM7) without unlocking the bootloader, thus keeping the warranty?
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Using exploit to root allows you to get rooted device without unlocking the bootloader. However, I cannot tell you 'your warranty is kept' for certain(as long as bootloader is locked and you can revert to stock, I think it's okay).
frandavid100 said:
Dumb question but, does that method allow you to install custom roms (e.g. CM7) without unlocking the bootloader, thus keeping the warranty?
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This does not unlock the boot loader....... and, yes you can flash roms once rooted.
Good luck on that warrenty buisness.
LFact said:
However, I cannot tell you 'your warranty is kept' for certain(as long as bootloader is locked and you can revert to stock, I think it's okay).
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If you do revert to stock there should be no way to tell you ever modified the rom, isn't that right?
frandavid100 said:
If you do revert to stock there should be no way to tell you ever modified the rom, isn't that right?
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Unfortunately you can only relock the bootloader on Nexus S, according to a Google Android developer
rcknr said:
Officially it should come out in "coming weeks" as this tweet suggests - http://twitter.com/googlenexus/status/16974464310845440
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Is this "official" though? It's been 23 days since that post.
We'll get it, but I'm just bored of waiting. With so much anticipation, we'll probably be disappointed. Hope not.
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hircus said:
Unfortunately you can only relock the bootloader on Nexus S, according to a Google Android developer
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His question isn't about relocking the bootloader. But as long as you reflash the stock ROM and recovery, then I don't think there would be a way to tell without further examination. Regardless, HTC isn't too strict with the warranty claims, as many members on this forum have claimed warranty and sent back rooted phones to HTC. You should be fine.
andynx1 said:
Is this "official" though? It's been 23 days since that post.
We'll get it, but I'm just bored of waiting. With so much anticipation, we'll probably be disappointed. Hope not.
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that's 3 weeks. "coming weeks" being a PR equivalent of more than a month, we should be waiting for gb another 2 weeks at least...
It's only 5% of GB, but you can have the keyboard from it. A definite improvement and works perfectly on my N1 with 2.2.1 (no root needed):
http://www.appbrain.com/app/keyboard-from-android-2-3/com.moo.android.inputmethod.latin.free

Lost root club

So I did the root keeper wrong and updated, losing root. Anyone else in this club with me? It's only been a few hours and I already miss it.
Atleast I have better pictures though....
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You could reflash the software back to before the update with the KXZ firmware and try the process over again. Depends if the hassle is worth it to you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2411618
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You could reflash the software back to before the update with the KXZ firmware and try the process over again. Depends if the hassle is worth it to you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2411618
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This process is just flashing the firmware through rsdlite which won't happen because it's a downgrade. I tried.
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Maybe this will work? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45955669#post45955669
You can't flash with fastboot? I'm new to the Android ecosystem, but there must be some way to downgrade.
freak4dell said:
Maybe this will work? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45955669#post45955669
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just tried, did not work. fails at the boot.img
Abyssul said:
You can't flash with fastboot? I'm new to the Android ecosystem, but there must be some way to downgrade.
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first things I tried and doesn't work
I did the update and protected root but my wifi was messed up and wouldn't turn on. I did RSDLite to downgrade and redo it all and it worked fine.
BTW I used this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446515
Some of us didn't want root in the first place! #TeamStockMotoX :silly:
I'm confused as to why someone wouldn't just unlock their bootloader if they are going to be making changes to their system. I understand the warranty issue but who uses that? Most people go through asurion and they won't even notice. Haha
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eyeisdasteve said:
I'm confused as to why someone wouldn't just unlock their bootloader if they are going to be making changes to their system. I understand the warranty issue but who uses that? Most people go through asurion and they won't even notice. Haha
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Because some of us can't unlock our bootloader.
eyeisdasteve said:
I'm confused as to why someone wouldn't just unlock their bootloader if they are going to be making changes to their system. I understand the warranty issue but who uses that? Most people go through asurion and they won't even notice. Haha
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Just remember that Retail AT&T and Verizon and MotoMaker AT&T variants aren't able to have their boot loaders unlocked
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Lost root don't care. Motorola got this phone right. I'm good with stock.
rivlez said:
I did the update and protected root but my wifi was messed up and wouldn't turn on. I did RSDLite to downgrade and redo it all and it worked fine.
BTW I used this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446515
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Your wifi was only screwed up within Recovery mode (write off) correct?
I have a similiar issue. Whether its affecting other things or not, i dont know.
But what do you mean you restored via RSD lite and did it all over again and it was fine?
How did you ujse RSD lite to reflash the firmware since you got the updated OTA, it wont let you downgrade
emerica243 said:
Your wifi was only screwed up within Recovery mode (write off) correct?
I have a similiar issue. Whether its affecting other things or not, i dont know.
But what do you mean you restored via RSD lite and did it all over again and it was fine?
How did you ujse RSD lite to reflash the firmware since you got the updated OTA, it wont let you downgrade
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My wifi was messed up in any mode. It wouldn't turn on for some reason. I restored the 17.51 firmware after the botched update messed up my wifi and it worked fine and I actually ended up doing it 2 times since a titanium backup messed up my phone. I was definitely on the 17.54 update. It definitely let me downgrade. How would you like me to prove it to you?
my wifi messed up in recovery mode but lte works. Normal mode everything is fine. I am rooted now with latest update.
sravanz said:
my wifi messed up in recovery mode but lte works. Normal mode everything is fine. I am rooted now with latest update.
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Add me in as another one with no wifi in recovery. Normal mode works just fine as well. Would be nice if there was a fix for this but just glad to still have root with the update.
Rask40 said:
Add me in as another one with no wifi in recovery. Normal mode works just fine as well. Would be nice if there was a fix for this but just glad to still have root with the update.
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Me too. My wifi is FUBARED in recovery. It's because we don't have the new kernel and to be technical were using the old system/recovery in our "recovery mode" I think that's why it's working in the regular mode and not recovery mode..... Or that's what I understand. Though I'm probably wrong.
When I upgraded I got a failed upgrade after final boot. Although it still says the newest version. I'm tempted to RSD back like some others have just to try but I don't want a paper weight.
Sent from non rooted motoX :'(
gunnyman said:
Lost root don't care. Motorola got this phone right. I'm good with stock.
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While I'm kind of excited to see SafeStrap out, and updated (fixes phone/data, etc...), I'm still hoping some attempt is in the works for unlock on at&t.
Regardless, there aren't any custom roms to really flash anyways.
Had I an unlocked bootloader, I'd have a custom kernel in the works, and maybe some custom roms with some TeamAcid love.
Come see, come saw... Patience wins all.

Pre 4.4.4. Should I root or wait?

Just wondering...
I was about to go through the process when it ocurred to me that the update would be coming AT SOME POINT.
Is there any reason to wait?
I would, and did. To each his own. What do you have?
rdenova said:
I would, and did. To each his own. What do you have?
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You would and did what? Wait or root?
I have an old school, unrooted 32g Maxx with the last OTA installed (4.4).
Thanks.
Root, for sure. If you're on 19.6.3, you will have to RSD the 19.5.3 image so you can achieve the permanent root with write protect off, then take the OTA up to 19.6.3.
rdenova said:
Root, for sure. If you're on 19.6.3, you will have to RSD the 19.5.3 image so you can achieve the permanent root with write protect off, then take the OTA up to 19.6.3.
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He is right. Root it because soon you wont have the chance too and will regret it.
I will add, that I started with 19.5.3 and achieved root with WP off. I have not tested the OTA using RSD to go from 19.6.3 back to 19.5.3. I only assume perhaps wrongfully, it will work. I have had no trouble restoring my now debloated stock image from SS. Had the Eclispe ROM in the stock slot, didn't care for it and went back to my image. Root access only tools are cool.:good:
rdenova said:
I will add, that I started with 19.5.3 and achieved root with WP off. I have not tested the OTA using RSD to go from 19.6.3 back to 19.5.3. I only assume perhaps wrongfully, it will work. I have had no trouble restoring my now debloated stock image from SS. Had the Eclispe ROM in the stock slot, didn't care for it and went back to my image. Root access only tools are cool.:good:
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So did you flash a rom? Sorry if I misread but I thought you had to have unlocked bootloader
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rdenova said:
I will add, that I started with 19.5.3 and achieved root with WP off. I have not tested the OTA using RSD to go from 19.6.3 back to 19.5.3. I only assume perhaps wrongfully, it will work. I have had no trouble restoring my now debloated stock image from SS. Had the Eclispe ROM in the stock slot, didn't care for it and went back to my image. Root access only tools are cool.:good:
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RSD lite will work that's what I had to do. It will take about 5-10 minutes and all of your data will be gone but its worth it. Just back everything up
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Cgordon17 said:
So did you flash a rom? Sorry if I misread but I thought you had to have unlocked bootloader
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The unlocked bootloader will allow you to use AOSP ROMs like CyanogenMod however -
Once you have permanent root with WP off - with SafeStrap installed you can backup your stock slot. I was looking around for ROMs for the Maxx and happened to find one for the stock slot, seems you can not install a ROM into any other slot as it just comes up with the belly up android bot. But an Eclipse ROM did install to the stock slot. It wasn't anything like CM and more resembled the stock ROM only somewhat modded. I just didn't care for it and restored my back up. I used ROMToolBox to uninstall the unwanted Verizon and Google stuff and made a new backup.
Bootloader remains locked. Everything works including wifi hotspot, cameras, etc...
"RSD lite will work that's what I had to do. It will take about 5-10 minutes and all of your data will be gone but its worth it. Just back everything up"
Just so you know, there is now a method out that allows you to go back to 19.5.3, root and return to 19.6.3 with full root and write protection off without losing data. I did it last night and everything worked, without losing any data.
rdenova said:
The unlocked bootloader will allow you to use AOSP ROMs like CyanogenMod however -
Once you have permanent root with WP off - with SafeStrap installed you can backup your stock slot. I was looking around for ROMs for the Maxx and happened to find one for the stock slot, seems you can not install a ROM into any other slot as it just comes up with the belly up android bot. But an Eclipse ROM did install to the stock slot. It wasn't anything like CM and more resembled the stock ROM only somewhat modded. I just didn't care for it and restored my back up. I used ROMToolBox to uninstall the unwanted Verizon and Google stuff and made a new backup.
Bootloader remains locked. Everything works including wifi hotspot, cameras, etc...
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How did you get the WiFi hotspot to work? I think k I already have it after download that Verizon entitlement.apk file and changes some names around but what did you do?
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Using the Verizon one from stock 19.6.3. It just works as expected.
rdenova said:
Using the Verizon one from stock 19.6.3. It just works as expected.
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I have the 19.6.3 update, I'm new to this forum. I believe I have to downgrade to the previous version in order to root and have bootloader unlocked is that correct?
cal4877 said:
I have the 19.6.3 update, I'm new to this forum. I believe I have to downgrade to the previous version in order to root and have bootloader unlocked is that correct?
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Yes correct
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Yes correct
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Is there a way to unlock our bootloader not buying the unlock code via ebay?
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josuearisty said:
Is there a way to unlock our bootloader not buying the unlock code via ebay?
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No
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cal4877 said:
I have the 19.6.3 update, I'm new to this forum. I believe I have to downgrade to the previous version in order to root and have bootloader unlocked is that correct?
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If you have the 19.6.3 version, you can revert back to the 19.5.3 and ONLY 19.5.3 update. This can be done using House of Moto if you wish to keep your data. Once on 19.5.3, root is possible. Correct me if I'm wrong, but you are able to go back to previous system versions (i.e. 19.6.3 -> 19.5.3) as long as it is the same version of android (i.e. 4.4 -> 4.4).
For bootloader unlock, the only way to go about that is through the Chinese vendor. This can be done for any system version.
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@Cgordon17 that is not correct. If you have the 19.6.3 version, you can revert back to the 19.5.3 and ONLY 19.5.3 update. This can be done using House of Moto if you wish to keep your data. Correct me if I'm wrong, but you are able to go back to previous system versions (i.e. 19.6.3 -> 19.5.3) as long as it is the same version of android (i.e. 4.4 -> 4.4).
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I never said anything about downgrading further. He asked if he had to downgrade to root and I said yes. That's all I don't the furthest you can go is 19.5.3
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I never said anything about downgrading further. He asked if he had to downgrade to root and I said yes. That's all I don't the furthest you can go is 19.5.3
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I know it's out there but not sure where to look.
Can anyone link the steps to take to root without losing data?
Thanks so much.
Cgordon17 said:
I never said anything about downgrading further. He asked if he had to downgrade to root and I said yes. That's all I don't the furthest you can go is 19.5.3
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Yeah, sorry about that. I misread the original quote and thought you were saying a downgrade is required for bootloader unlock.
redddog said:
I know it's out there but not sure where to look.
Can anyone link the steps to take to root without losing data?
Thanks so much.
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Sure: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53189750&postcount=26
I just got an invite from moto to test software. I didn't because I'm unlocked and rooted.
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Factory image 5.0 is out.

On the official google page. I'm a newbie and can't do outside links.
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
Only WiFi out so far it seems..
Am I blind, or did the Google Now launcher disappear? (I set up as new device, as I have both WiFi and LTE, and couldn't see which were which) I thought you just start Google Now and choose to use as launcher (so I can swipe from left to access Now) Someone please remind me?
Otherwise seem smooth (based on all of 5 mins usage. Used latest preview before)
Bah! I had to install Google Now Launcher...
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Only WiFi out so far it seems..
Am I blind, or did the Google Now launcher disappear? (I set up as new device, as I have both WiFi and LTE, and couldn't see which were which) I thought you just start Google Now and choose to use as launcher (so I can swipe from left to access Now) Someone please remind me?
Otherwise seem smooth (based on all of 5 mins usage. Used latest preview before)
Bah! I had to install Google Now Launcher...
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I guess they chose to have users install the Launcher from the Play Store. I was scratching my head for a minute also.
I've just flashed the stock factory image, word of warning... It took me 10 minutes for it to boot so be patient!
topgeardave said:
I've just flashed the stock factory image, word of warning... It took me 10 minutes for it to boot so be patient!
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Booting it now, glad someone said something, was wondering what was taking so long.
Mine has taken at least 20 minutes at the initial boot (spinning colors) screen. Anyone else taking very long?
Help!
On wugfresh when i enter the md5, it says mismatch, how do i fix this? Can you post the hash here? I tried the one for razor several times but to no avail.
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Mine has taken at least 20 minutes at the initial boot (spinning colors) screen. Anyone else taking very long?
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It's normal just wait it out.
i haven't been following my N7 at all since i got the Tab S, but is there root out for 5.0 on this thing yet? i thought i remembred seeing it somewhere ..
Does flashing a factory image relock bootloader and lose root?
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BrickMeNot said:
On wugfresh when i enter the md5, it says mismatch, how do i fix this? Can you post the hash here? I tried the one for razor several times but to no avail.
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Same here, searching and can't find anything.
jayochs said:
i haven't been following my N7 at all since i got the Tab S, but is there root out for 5.0 on this thing yet? i thought i remembred seeing it somewhere ..
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I'm running Scott's build and it has root so yeah it's doable, just don't know how to do it on the factory image.
Root
Is there a stable way to root the official factory image of lolipop? Can I just flash something in recovery like the past? I am not sure what the word is on rooting now that the official images are out.
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Does flashing a factory image relock bootloader and lose root?
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No and yes. You need it unlocked to install the image and they recommend locking it when done but you're not going to want to. It returns it to stock Lollipop so no root.
SuperSU 2.19 beta is working fine for me.
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Can anyone confirm if double tap to wake is working?
gleggie said:
Does flashing a factory image relock bootloader and lose root?
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Correct me if I am wrong but I am pretty sure it won't relock bootloader but it will lose root.
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Correct me if I am wrong but I am pretty sure it won't relock bootloader but it will lose root.
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Correct mate
mjones73 said:
Can anyone confirm if double tap to wake is working?
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Nope, its an N6/N9 feature only
gleggie said:
Does flashing a factory image relock bootloader and lose root?
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You lose root and recovery but your tablet doesn't relock
Thanks for all the quick replies, i'll flash the latest SuperSU after I flash the ROM

[FAQ][ROOT]Answers to Questions about Root

All Your Root Questions Answered:​
This thread is a work in progress. Ask your root questions, and I'll answer them in the OP. This way we can clean up the other thread.
Thank you @DmdStar, @somberfox, @CrashXXL, and everyone else I missed (which I will add to the OP)
Q: I followed all the directions and after I finished the root procedure, my device is stuck at the M logo? HALP.
A: You didn't follow all the directions, and now you're going to have to start over from step one. Flash SU6-7 in RSD Lite as mentioned in the directions, and follow the directions word-for-word. You're only wasting your own time, not ours.
Q: My phone is stuck at the black green and the root script isn't detecting my phone?
A: You're probably using a USB3.0 port which isn't supported. Move your phone to a USB2.0 port and install the Qualcomm drivers provided in the download.
Q: Why is it taking so long, I think it froze.
A: Just leave your phone alone and get a coffee. Make that three. It's a long process.
Q: Can I install blah-blah ROM?
A: NO! While this is a perma-root, you are unable to disable write-protection, therefore you can't use Safestrap.
Q: Now that I'm rooted, can I unlock my bootloader?
A: SU4-21 was the last system update that worked with Sunshine. Unless you can get in contact with the Chinese middleman, you're out of luck. Sorry.
Q: Why won't my changes to /system persist after a reboot?
A: Unfortunately, no one has managed to circumvent write protection on the device, therefore you can't do anything to /system and expect it to persist unless you do soft-reboots. Sorry.
Q: Can I delete system apps?
A: No, unless you edit the system.mbn and split it into 16mb chunk files. There's no way around this, sorry.
Q: Can I install your Busybox image?
A: I mean if you want a brick, go right ahead. No one's stopping you.
Q: Viper4Android?
A: Which needs Busybox. Again, feel free to proceed at your own risk.
Q: Can I downgrade to SU6-7 if I took the upgrade to SU6-7.2?
A: Yes, you can. There's no magic trick to downgrading to SU6-7, just flash it in RSD Lite.
Q: Can i have only root with SU6-7 and locked bootloader?
A: You can not unlock your bootloader past SU4-21.
Q: Wait, if we can downgrade to SU6-7, why not just downgrade to SU4-21 and unlock our bootloaders?
A: Because you can't. Debating about it on the forums won't magically make it work neither. Nor will complaining about Motorola locking down the devices. You bought an on-contract device that you knew was going to be locked and stock. They also had a developer edition MAXX for sale. If you didn't get it, blame yourself, not Motorola/Verizon.
Q: Can we take the OTA update without losing root?
A: Yes, but you will lose Xposed if you do.(Answered by @DmdStar)
Thanks for the faq @thenameisnigel
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yeah thx
Nice one ! Thanks for Viper4Android information. What preset did you choose (battery saving, high/super quality) ?
Actually I don't see what stops you from deleting an app, although it's faster "frozing" it via Titanium for example (paid solution). I removed some files successfully (I should try with apps). Also, did you try installing another ROM ? I didn't take the time to try it but it might work with the python script. You just would have to replace almost all memory blocks, which would take 16+ hours (!!).
I've another question : did someone succeed in installing CF.Lumen ?
Thanks again for the faq
PS : agree with Artimunor just below my post, change colors please !
thenameisnigel said:
Q: Can I delete system apps?
A: No.
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Wait... here you say it's impossible....
however in the other thread you replied to my post with this:
thenameisnigel said:
Yes
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My original post:
Artimunor said:
Thats the reason i would like to know how to safely alter the image we upload to the phone, to add/remove apps from it.
Is it save to just mount the image on a linux system as a HD and alter the /system directory?
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Whats the deal here?
I already started creating a linux environment for this, just did not had the time to complete it yet with my dayjob (already pretty sleep depraved)
P.S. that azure blue really hurts the eyes.
Artimunor said:
Wait... here you say it's impossible....
however in the other thread you replied to my post with this:
My original post:
Whats the deal here?
I already started creating a linux environment for this, just did not had the time to complete it yet with my dayjob (already pretty sleep depraved)
P.S. that azure blue really hurts the eyes.
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It's possible if you edit the image like what you're doing. That answer was meant more for people who want to edit /system directly from the device. I'll clarify it.
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can i have only root with SU7-6 and locked bootloader?
Deleted.
danger2u said:
can i have only root with SU7-6 and locked bootloader?
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thenameisnigel said:
Q: Can i have only root with SU6-7 and locked bootloader?
A: You can not unlock your bootloader past SU4-21.
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ok.
but can i have root with locked bootloader with the method that bricks the phone?
danger2u said:
ok.
but can i have root with locked bootloader with the method that bricks the phone?
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Yes.
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if i restart the phone,the root will remain ?
Busybox can be installed?
danger2u said:
if i restart the phone,the root will remain ?
Busybox can be installed?
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Only if you put it in the image before you flash it to the phone it seems, if you do it afterwards it does not persist.
another question
can we take the OTA update without losing root?
danger2u said:
another question
can we take the OTA update without losing root?
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Yes. But you will lose xposed if you installed it.
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danger2u said:
another question
can we take the OTA update without losing root?
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Didnt try it myself but from what ive gathered if you used the crashxxl method you will not loose root if you take the su6-7.2 OTA update.
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Didnt try it myself but from what ive gathered if you used the crashxxl method you will not loose root if you take the su6-7.2 OTA update.
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i updated
the root it s still here.
will see with Lollipop if ever will be out for Droid maxx
ps: don t update if u want xposed.
danger2u said:
take it the update
the root it s still here.
will see with Lollipop if ever will be out for Droid maxx
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Dude why are you telling people to take the update when we already know that it'll break Xposed? If you're not here to help, don't post. Simple as that.
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thenameisnigel said:
Dude why are you telling people to take the update when we already know that it'll break Xposed? If you're not here to help, don't post. Simple as that.
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I take it the update
i don t tell anyone to update the Droid maxx.
are you referring to losing functionality of a baked in exposed? I am running the crash exploit, with non-baked exposed, on SU6-7.2

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