I need to root my i9505, also a custom rom install, bootloader and so on... the whole lot. At the moment it is in original condition. In which order should i do this, i assume first root or bootloader unlock? And then?
TIA
*Root
*Custom recovery
*Nandroid backup of rooted stock setup + backup EFS
*Flash custom rom/kernel/whatever
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I rooted and installed RomManager. I was also able to reboot and take a backup of my existing 1.31 rooted image.
If I install an Unsigned Stock Froyo ROM that isn't rooted an contains no modifications to it. Will I be able to downgrade and install other ROMs in the future using RomManager? Or will the new stock Rom wipe out any modifications I made once HBOOT is upgraded?
thanks in advance.
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DO I HAVE TO ROOT MY PHONE TO INSTALL THIS STOCK ROM VIA CWM , AS GIVEN IN THIS LINK >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1758884
i think not since OP did not mention any root or SU privileges needed
but just to be safe,
root it
as per experience with installing different roms, from installing fresh stock rom which is not rooted to flashing custom roms. i was able to install it successfully. but just to be safe, root it as mentioned by deathnotice.
for me rooting 1st is prioterize cause example installing tweaks somekind needs root previlage... for me thats my opinion
There is no harm in rooting. That stock rom is rooted anyway
CWM Install
hi..
No you dont need root, just need CWM recovery installed..
Cheers
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snip3r_e said:
DO I HAVE TO ROOT MY PHONE TO INSTALL THIS STOCK ROM VIA CWM , AS GIVEN IN THIS LINK >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1758884
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You don't need to root your phone to flash a custom or stock rom. The simple reason is that all custom roms are pre-rooted roms with superuser pre-installed and flashing of stock roms doesn't need rooting. Don't forget to back up your stock rom and kernel via cwm recovery if you didn't own a pc as a safety measure in case you wanted to revert back to it in the event of bootloops or otherwise. If you do have a pc, it is not necessary as you can flash back to stock rom and kernel via odin. If you don't know how to flash via odin search the forum for tutorial. In case if you don't have any odin flashable firmware package, it is advisable that you create a back up. Sorry for the long reply.
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no need but better be rooted
There is no need to root for the process but rooting but there is no harm if u root:good:
No need root friend....... U can always install any package without root
Info:to know more about root unroot .... Just search in google :thumbup:
The title says it all, if I am rooted and not unlocked what use is CWM? I originally wanted it for backup purposes, but it says that with 4.2 backup locations are inaccessible and I have to use adb.
Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
Its as useful as a screen door on a submarine. Unlocking the bootloader is what allows you to boot custom kernels and ramdisks. The recovery is exactly that - a kernel and ramdisk that google hasn't authorized. So without unlocking the bootloader, it won't boot your custom recovery, and that recovery is completely useless.
Bought an m9+ yesterday. So what should I do now? Root or Recovery? Help pls. It's my first HTC phone so I don't know how to root/install recovery/custom roms/etc
1) go HTCDEV to unlock bootloader
2) install custom recovery
3) (Optional) backup Stock rom
4) root ur phone/ install custom rom
Hi,
Some time ago, I unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP on my Moto X Pure Edition XT1095. I tried to root it and soft bricked it. I did have a nandroid backup and restored the phone. I recently go an update notification from Motorola and tried to install it. I forgot about having the TWRP recovery. It began bootlooping after the failed installation. I again used my backup and it's working fine again. How can I install this update? Should I go ahead and root it, then find a zip of the update? Is there a way to disable TWRP and install it? If rooting is the answer, what's the easiest way? I evidently used the wrong way the last rooting attempt.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Motorola Moto X Pure Edition XT1095 (Verizon)
Android Version 6.0
Kernel 3.10.84-perf-g6898F68
Build # MPHS 24.49-18-3
ElectroJoe said:
Hi,
Some time ago, I unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP on my Moto X Pure Edition XT1095. I tried to root it and soft bricked it. I did have a nandroid backup and restored the phone. I recently go an update notification from Motorola and tried to install it. I forgot about having the TWRP recovery. It began bootlooping after the failed installation. I again used my backup and it's working fine again. How can I install this update? Should I go ahead and root it, then find a zip of the update? Is there a way to disable TWRP and install it? If rooting is the answer, what's the easiest way? I evidently used the wrong way the last rooting attempt.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Motorola Moto X Pure Edition XT1095 (Verizon)
Android Version 6.0
Kernel 3.10.84-perf-g6898F68
Build # MPHS 24.49-18-3
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You have options. You can flash the stock recovery, use the return-to-stock tool, flash the pre-rooted stock ROM, or flash a custom ROM. My question is, why did you unlock the bootloader (voiding your warranty) unless you wanted to root and flash custom ROMs?
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buggerritt said:
You have options. You can flash the stock recovery, use the return-to-stock tool, flash the pre-rooted stock ROM, or flash a custom ROM. My question is, why did you unlock the bootloader (voiding your warranty) unless you wanted to root and flash custom ROMs?
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The OP did state that root was attempted.
My suggestion to the OP: if you have a nandroid backup of the stock ROM that has never been rooted, then restore it, flash the stock recovery, then try to look for the OTA. If it takes and installs, reinstall TWRP, nandroid backup the new ROM, and you can proceed from there. You should be able to root the stock ROM from there. If all else fails, you can install a custom ROM that already has root built in.
Since you have the image of the updated non root unmodified stock ROM, you can easily restore later for the next update.