Just wanted to confirm a few things, as I've been out of the loop a bit with Samsung updates, and I haven't flashed one since Xposed was released.
If I want to dirty flash MK1 (latest for my region) over MJ7, do I have to disable/remove Xposed Framework first?
donalgodon said:
Just wanted to confirm a few things, as I've been out of the loop a bit with Samsung updates, and I haven't flashed one since Xposed was released.
If I want to dirty flash MK1 (latest for my region) over MJ7, do I have to disable/remove Xposed Framework first?
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Nope it will factory reset you will lose everything root the lot
jaythenut said:
Nope it will factory reset you will lose everything root the lot
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Really? I recall updating previous ROMS on other Samsung devices (S3, S4, etc.) without Odin performing a factory reset. The data stayed unless I wiped it, unless I am just recalling incorrectly.
donalgodon said:
Really? I recall updating previous ROMS on other Samsung devices (S3, S4, etc.) without Odin performing a factory reset. The data stayed unless I wiped it, unless I am just recalling incorrectly.
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Yeah sorry i mean reset root
jaythenut said:
Yeah sorry i mean reset root
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Do I need to disable or remove Xposed?
donalgodon said:
Do I need to disable or remove Xposed?
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No
But as you loose root, you may as well. It will just take up real estate in memory and not do anything as you will have lost root....
You can use Everroot option in Mobile Odin to retain root
vndnguyen said:
You can use Everroot option in Mobile Odin to retain root
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Sadly, Mobile Odin doesn't support the N900, does it? I have the Exynos version, not the Qualcomm.
I ended up doing a factory reset anyway. I had a google.process.locationservices has stopped error on reboot every time.
I don't mind. Starting clean, but it's a PITA to reconfigure everything. Is there any way to backup and restore Touchwiz settings?
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Sadly, Mobile Odin doesn't support the N900, does it? I have the Exynos version, not the Qualcomm.
I ended up doing a factory reset anyway. I had a google.process.locationservices has stopped error on reboot every time.
I don't mind. Starting clean, but it's a PITA to reconfigure everything. Is there any way to backup and restore Touchwiz settings?
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if you still have root get mybackup pro from google play
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So when I was going about freezing and deleting thing I mistakenly deleted the gallery instead of freezing it since I was switching over to quickpic. I have the note 3 gallery.apk and I placed it in the systems/pri-app with the following permissions (RW-R-R) I rebooted and it showed up and when I tapped it it force closed before it even opened but it did have me sign back into my google account so I'd have all my photos. I even fixed permissions using rom manager and still no go.
I am rooted on 4.4.2 on T-mobile and have twrp recovery but I'm on a stock rom.
Thanks
Try to clear data and cached from app manager? Let it rebuild again.
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Ok I'll try that.
Tried that and it didn't work.
Any other ideas?
Tried a full ROM non-wipe reflash in Odin?
B3311 said:
Tried a full ROM non-wipe reflash in Odin?
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Hadn't. So just like flash a stock rom without wiping anything via odin? I only ask because last time I actually was flashing roms was on my HTC One via recovery.
whymista said:
Hadn't. So just like flash a stock rom without wiping anything via odin? I only ask because last time I actually was flashing roms was on my HTC One via recovery.
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Yep. Any missing stock/system .apks will be reinstalled and you shouldn't lose any data. Probably best to do a backup first, and flashing the same stock ROM as your current one should minimise the already small chance of anything messing up.
Actually, can't see any reason not to use TWRP for the flash either, since you already have it.
B3311 said:
Yep.
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I won't have to re-root though or will I?
whymista said:
I won't have to re-root though or will I?
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Sorry, crossed posts. I don't think you'll have to re-root but am not 100% sure, I'm not on a stock ROM.
B3311 said:
Sorry, crossed posts. I don't think you'll have to re-root but am not 100% sure, I'm not on a stock ROM.
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Yea I couldn't remember its been a while since I flashed roms but I don't ever remember having to re-root when flashing them. I'm just trying to find a rooted stock 4.4.2 rom now
whymista said:
Yea I couldn't remember its been a while since I flashed roms but I don't ever remember having to re-root when flashing them. I'm just trying to find a rooted stock 4.4.2 rom now
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if you reflash stock firmware, u will need to reroot again.
Though u never do a full wipe. The supersu is there, but the binary is gone (can't install the binary).
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I won't have to re-root though or will I?
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If you flash the stock rom with Mobile Odin Pro you`ll keep root (if you check Everroot, superSU and Mobile Odin)
antique_sonic said:
if you reflash stock firmware, u will need to reroot again.
Though u never do a full wipe. The supersu is there, but the binary is gone (can't install the binary).
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Thanks. Yea I got it and the gallery back!:good:
Well it sort of works. It allows me to view pictures open and close albums and at first would allow me to multi select albums or picures but now as soon as I long press one it gives me the unfortunately gallery has closed message and I cleared the data/cache to no avail.
Hey guys, I have updated my S5(f-version) from kitkat to Lollipop via KIES3 and it was working alright.
I thought rooting it would make it better, but now I feel it's just worse...
But now my applications constantly crashes, for an example - when recieving call the app crashes making me missing the call.
Opening gallery takes up to 7 seconds, and other apps 2-4 seconds (if not more). Which is getting very frustrating,
I dont know how to downgrade to kitkat, but I would love to do so. And then install XPOSED
Things i have done
Cleared partition cache
freeing memory
restarting the phone
unrooting
rooting
This isn't because of lollipop. The problem is something your doing or your device-
Either you did something wrong when rooting or something else.
What method did you use to root the phone?
Did you wipe data?
Make a backup in recovery and wipe data, dalvik, cache. Reflash, root and report back.
cykel said:
Things i have done
Cleared partition cache
freeing memory
restarting the phone
unrooting
rooting
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They recalled the update they are fixing the update.
lingowistico said:
This isn't because of lollipop. The problem is something your doing or your device-
Either you did something wrong when rooting or something else.
What method did you use to root the phone?
Did you wipe data?
Make a backup in recovery and wipe data, dalvik, cache. Reflash, root and report back.
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I had the same problems before rooting it, and thought rooting it would make a difference.
I followed all the steps correctly
If you updated from KK to LP, it is highly advisable to factory reset the phone after the update, KK leaves behind rubbish files that cause all sorts of problems, factory reset solves a big number of them
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If you updated from KK to LP, it is highly advisable to factory reset the phone after the update, KK leaves behind rubbish files that cause all sorts of problems, factory reset solves a big number of them
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My S5 is rooted, should I unroot it and factory reset trough the phone? I dont think I can acess the android recovery mode, when I try all I get is into the TeamWin one
cykel said:
My S5 is rooted, should I unroot it and factory reset trough the phone? I dont think I can acess the android recovery mode, when I try all I get is into the TeamWin one
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No need to unroot first, but you might need to root again after
You should be able to factory reset from TWRP too - through phone or TWRP will work fine
cykel said:
I had the same problems before rooting it, and thought rooting it would make a difference.
I followed all the steps correctly
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*Detection* said:
If you updated from KK to LP, it is highly advisable to factory reset the phone after the update, KK leaves behind rubbish files that cause all sorts of problems, factory reset solves a big number of them
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cykel said:
My S5 is rooted, should I unroot it and factory reset trough the phone? I dont think I can acess the android recovery mode, when I try all I get is into the TeamWin one
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No need to unroot first, but you might need to root again after
You should be able to factory reset from TWRP too - through phone or TWRP will work fine
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Like detection pointed out, you don't need to unroot to do a factory reset.
Android Recovery = very basic and limited recovery.
TeamWin = everything the above one has plus lots of more useful functions (same goes for CWM)
When I said wipe data, cache and dalvik cache I assumed you knew what that means. Judging from your reply you don't. It means to do a factory reset, in recovery (whether it's TeamWin or whatever, doesn't matter). Be sure to make a backup in recovery if you don't want to lose data like sms messages etc.
My phone kept nagging me to update and I kept exiting out. Apparently somehow I hit install and it updated. I'm on 4.4.4 according to the phone, I don't remember what I was on before I might have been on 4.4.2. I used these files to downgrade from Lollipop previously:
G900VVRU1ANK2_G900VVZW1ANK2_G900VVRU1ANK2_HOME.tar and G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar
How do I regain root?
Downgrade your Device & root it via previous method,Which you use before.
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My phone kept nagging me to update and I kept exiting out. Apparently somehow I hit install and it updated. I'm on 4.4.4 according to the phone, I don't remember what I was on before I might have been on 4.4.2. I used these files to downgrade from Lollipop previously:
G900VVRU1ANK2_G900VVZW1ANK2_G900VVRU1ANK2_HOME.tar and G900V_NCG_Stock_Kernel.tar
How do I regain root?
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Odin the NGC file down in the notes #4 then root with towelroot. Download SuperSU from play store. Update binaries and reboot phone. If you want safestrap as a recovery you must first download busybox from the play store and install it. Then safestrap will install properly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
Next time install titanium backup pro and freeze SDM to stop the updates.
[email protected] # said:
Downgrade your Device & root it via previous method,Which you use before.
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Sounds easy enough.
Tulsadiver said:
Odin the NGC file down in the notes #4 then root with towelroot. Download SuperSU from play store. Update binaries and reboot phone. If you want safestrap as a recovery you must first download busybox from the play store and install it. Then safestrap will install properly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voc4-5-0-keeproot-t3068546
Next time install titanium backup pro and freeze SDM to stop the updates.
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The note #4 states
4. If you do not already have root access you must first flash the G900VVRU1ANCG_Full_Odin.tar (flash in Odin's PDA slot(AP in Odin v3.09+)), root with Towelroot (this version does not require internet access), then proceed with the above process.
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When I clicked the G900VVRU1ANCG_Full_Odin.tar it says it is for Galaxy S4? Is that right? Also how does this way differ from the way I originally did it which was seen here
Bakuryu42 said:
Sounds easy enough.
The note #4 states
When I clicked the G900VVRU1ANCG_Full_Odin.tar it says it is for Galaxy S4? Is that right? Also how does this way differ from the way I originally did it which was seen here
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Yes, this is actually for the S5.
The difference is all the FCs you have to wade through. Also, the one I suggested is a clean and complete reinstall. It will wipe your SD card and you start fresh. Both will work provided you are not on lollipop. If you are on lollipop you should use the method I suggested.
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Yes, this is actually for the S5.
The difference is all the FCs you have to wade through. Also, the one I suggested is a clean and complete reinstall. It will wipe your SD card and you start fresh. Both will work provided you are not on lollipop. If you are on lollipop you should use the method I suggested.
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Sorry FC's? I am unfamiliar with the abbreviation. Also was confused when you said SDM, what does that stand for so I know what to freeze when I do it? Much appreciated.
Edit: Also is there a particular reason you recommended a full wipe of everything? I only ask because I hate doing wipes and I never did find a good way to back stuff up really.
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Sorry FC's? I am unfamiliar with the abbreviation. Also was confused when you said SDM, what does that stand for so I know what to freeze when I do it? Much appreciated.
Edit: Also is there a particular reason you recommended a full wipe of everything? I only ask because I hate doing wipes and I never did find a good way to back stuff up really.
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FC = force close (aka crash)
SDM - Samsung Data Migration (freeze update software)
Not to answer for tulsadiver... but in my opinion wiping ensures you get rid of any stray "orphan" files that may be even a little borked. Has happened to me before so wiping is often a good way to go.
skeeterpro said:
FC = force close (aka crash)
SDM - Samsung Data Migration (freeze update software)
Not to answer for tulsadiver... but in my opinion wiping ensures you get rid of any stray "orphan" files that may be even a little borked. Has happened to me before so wiping is often a good way to go.
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Alright one last thing, whats the best way to back stuff up so I can hit the ground running if I decide to do a wipe?
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Alright one last thing, whats the best way to back stuff up so I can hit the ground running if I decide to do a wipe?
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You could use titanium backup.
Ok so I went ahead and tried to repeat the steps I did the last time I rooted and so far its not going to well. I've done up to #6 in the instructions here, but when I try to install Busy Box it says I am not rooted properly. Towel root said I was rooted sucessfully though? What should I do?
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Ok so I went ahead and tried to repeat the steps I did the last time I rooted and so far its not going to well. I've done up to #6 in the instructions here, but when I try to install Busy Box it says I am not rooted properly. Towel root said I was rooted sucessfully though? What should I do?
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Did you install and setup supersu?
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Did you install and setup supersu?
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The instructions say not to till I install safe strap. Then again because I was previously rooted its actually already installed on there... is that a problem?
Btw a root checker app is also claiming I am not rooted.
Bakuryu42 said:
The instructions say not to till I install safe strap. Then again because I was previously rooted its actually already installed on there... is that a problem?
Btw a root checker app is also claiming I am not rooted.
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You need to install supersu otherwise root won't work.
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You need to install supersu otherwise root won't work.
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Well I followed those instructions last time and didn't have an issue? Also it seems I can't simply uninstall the superSU I have installed already. I installed it through safestrap like the instructions told me.
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Well I followed those instructions last time and didn't have an issue? Also it seems I can't simply uninstall the superSU I have installed already. I installed it through safestrap like the instructions told me.
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Open supersu and install what it tells you, then it should work.
superSu wont open it just gives me a black screen
Bakuryu42 said:
superSu wont open it just gives me a black screen
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See if it will go ahead and install again from the play store.
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See if it will go ahead and install again from the play store.
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The playstore shows its installed already and uninstall only uninstalled an update. Tried running it after that and still didn't work, reinstalled it again and still nothing. I also have safestrap installed, which is also not working.
You better start over again. Go Odin the NGC retail tar again. You are too jacked up. After towelroot, install SuperSU from play store. Update binaries and reboot. Then download busybox from play store. Install it. Then install safestrap.
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You better start over again. Go Odin the NGC retail tar again. You are too jacked up. After towelroot, install SuperSU from play store. Update binaries and reboot. Then download busybox from play store. Install it. Then install safestrap.
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Is there a particular reason it has to format the sd card?
I have disabled the Samsung keyboard...
I use fingerprint for unlocking
Today I used ultra power saving mode, and rebooted my phone.. When it called back on, fingerprint doesn't work first login so you have to type your password, but it seems that my 3rd party keyboard isn't one of the apps allowed, so I cannot unlock my phone!
Trying to turn off ultra power saving mode, or going to settings, requires password!
Any ideas what I can do without wiping the phone?
Not rooted..
Would appreciate any suggestions!
Nice double posting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/urgent-issue-t3373461
As for the issue, why the f*ck would you ever disable Samsung keyboard? It literally doesn't use any battery if you don't have it selected as main keyboard. Looks like you're stuck here if you're without root, next time don't ever disable native keyboards on your phone.
I'm on my wife's phone, edited title and it seems to have reposted...
I have to admit that I don't remember disabling Samsung keyboard, but assumed I must have done since it isn't loading.
Normally I root my phones, and would remove anything I don't use, but not sure with this phone
Anyone with anything helpful?
You have to factory reset. Wipe data and start again. Hook it up to the computer and get everything/anything you can
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Damn it, oh well, will teach me to hold out for Android pay instead of rooting
Try using a USB keyboard...:fingers-crossed:
Tripledrop said:
Damn it, oh well, will teach me to hold out for Android pay instead of rooting
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Your issue has nothing to do with either. If USB keyboard isn't an option or didn't work, flash TWRP with ODIN then do a TWRP backup. Factory reset, then you can use some apps to selectively restore desirable data such as SMS/MMS, Telegram, etc., from a TWRP backup file. Can't remember if apps like TWRP manager require root or not for the restore functionality, most likely they do.
Damn that sux
Happened to me. I had to do a full wipe.
I don't know why it happened because i did not disable Sam keyboard although i installed Google keyboard and it was my default one.
lost_ said:
Your issue has nothing to do with either. If USB keyboard isn't an option or didn't work, flash TWRP with ODIN then do a TWRP backup. Factory reset, then you can use some apps to selectively restore desirable data such as SMS/MMS, Telegram, etc., from a TWRP backup file. Can't remember if apps like TWRP manager require root or not for the restore functionality, most likely they do.
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I realise that didn't cause the issue, but because I didn't root, I haven't got app backups..
No root does indeed mean no restore through twrp
Wiped in the end
Tripledrop said:
No root does indeed mean no restore through twrp(
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For future reference, no, ODIN does not require root. To flash TWRP from ODIN, then boot into TWRP to do a backup, does NOT require a root. It requires an unlocked bootloader which 930F has out of factory. Selectively restoring stuff from TWRP , from inside a booted system (not from TWRP) may or may not require root depending on the restore app or the item being restored.
lost_ said:
For future reference, no, ODIN does not require root. To flash TWRP from ODIN, then boot into TWRP to do a backup, does NOT require a root. It requires an unlocked bootloader which 930F has out of factory. Selectively restoring stuff from TWRP , from inside a booted system (not from TWRP) may or may not require root depending on the restore app or the item being restored.
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So you can flash TWRP without tripping knox?
No, you're a bridge too far. I didn't say Knox wouldn't get tripped. Go read the TWRP thread.
lost_ said:
No, you're a bridge too far. I didn't say Knox wouldn't get tripped. Go read the TWRP thread.
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A simple no would have done.
Biggenz said:
A simple no would have done.
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Yeah if Knox is tripped, would just root.. Only not rooted because of Knox, want to use android pay
Frustrating as only phone I've owned where I don't have root, and lost all data when I reset
This just happens to me... Try to get USB otg and use USB keyboard..... Type your password very fast when loading, before ultra power saving mode launch... It's work!
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i know its a late reply, maybe someone benefit from it.
flash TWRP through ODIN, go to file explorer, /data/system/locksettings.db delete that, /data/system/gatekeeper_password.key, delete that too, reboot and ur done.
Daaaamn D3RP_ back at it again. Seriously, one of the similar posts was one of my own. Anyhow, I ****ed up somewhere today after flashing the Xposed framework (xposed-v87-sdk23-arm64.zip) , and boy oh boy was that the wrong thing to do. It rebuilt DValik Cache then has been in a bootloop since. I'm on the Galaxy S7 Verizon 6.0.1, so I thought I could just go home, flash engineer rom, and phone would do the boot. But it won't, it just sits there at the Verizon boot screen, mocking me. If you need any more info, just ask. And thanks for the help in advance.
The engineer kernel is just that. Xposed changes the framework of Android. All should be fixed by flashing the stock ROM via Odin. If you flash the csc_home it shouldn't cause a factory reset.
thescorpion420 said:
The engineer kernel is just that. Xposed changes the framework of Android. All should be fixed by flashing the stock ROM via Odin. If you flash the csc_home it shouldn't cause a factory reset.
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So to avoid wiping my phone (because that is not an option), I hook it up to Odin in download mode, and flash the vanilla csc_home? I also had the idea of flashing the uninstall file for Xposed framework, how would I go about that without Flashfire?
Alright, everybody go home, I wiped. I gave up and wiped. That's all.
The csc_home would overwrite the xposed framework. Sorry about your data loss.
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Alright, everybody go home, I wiped. I gave up and wiped. That's all.
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My suggestion for the future is to do a full backup before installing xposed, modifying system, etc... Smartswitch is a good tool for that.
A few days have passed, didn't lose anything important because Google. All in all, not the worst thing though. I will definitely start backing up monthly.
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A few days have passed, didn't lose anything important because Google. All in all, not the worst thing though. I will definitely start backing up monthly.
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I ise flashfire to backup once a week just of all the crap i randomly change. Once u backup store it on ure pc. Or ext sd card. I try to keep at least 3 or 4 backups in a rotation