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is it possible to update nexus 4 after rooting and unlocking bootloader?

Hi! Im just new to this thread and just have my nexus 4
Just rooted it with toolkit (jellybean 4.2.2)
If any new update (android version) appears,is it possible that i can directly update it? Or must unroot and relock its bootloader? Tnx for any help. .

gdeath07 said:
Hi! Im just new to this thread and just have my nexus 4
Just rooted it with toolkit (jellybean 4.2.2)
If any new update (android version) appears,is it possible that i can directly update it? Or must unroot and relock its bootloader? Tnx for any help. .
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Yes, check the OTA Helpthread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147755.

gee2012 said:
Yes, check the OTA Helpthread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147755.
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Tnx but didnt find answer there sir, i mean if there is a new upate like 4.3 or 5.0 is it possible to update it officially or not? I am rooted and unlock bootloader w/o CWM
If i were to flash it,is it ok to flash it directly after flashing a custom recovery?
Sorry for many question. Im a sony Ericsson user before thats why im confused with a different method.

gdeath07 said:
Tnx but didnt find answer there sir, i mean if there is a new upate like 4.3 or 5.0 is it possible to update it officially or not? I am rooted and unlock bootloader w/o CWM
If i were to flash it,is it ok to flash it directly after flashing a custom recovery?
Sorry for many question. Im a sony Ericsson user before thats why im confused with a different method.
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Best way is to flash the full new rom (4.3 probably) in fastboot, reroot, restore apps with Titanium Backup and you`re done. Flashing a full rom is better than updating an excisting one imo. Link for how to flash stock rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312.

gee2012 said:
Best way is to flash the full new rom (4.3 probably) in fastboot, reroot, restore apps with Titanium Backup and you`re done. Flashing a full rom is better than updating an excisting one imo. Link for how to flash stock rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312.
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Will press "thanks" tomorrow due to limit
Very big difference in flashing rom compare to sony.
Just one more question,how do i flash the rom in fastboot?

gdeath07 said:
Will press "thanks" tomorrow due to limit
Very big difference in flashing rom compare to sony.
Just one more question,how do i flash the rom in fastboot?
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Yes, it is not hard. Just follow instructions and you should be good
Fastboot:
- Power down the phone, then
- Press Volume down + Power button
That`s it

gdeath07 said:
Tnx but didnt find answer there sir, i mean if there is a new upate like 4.3 or 5.0 is it possible to update it officially or not? I am rooted and unlock bootloader w/o CWM
If i were to flash it,is it ok to flash it directly after flashing a custom recovery?
Sorry for many question. Im a sony Ericsson user before thats why im confused with a different method.
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You can be on stock with no mods unlocked rooted with a custom recovery and you will get the ota update and it will install fine.
The ota update link will be posted here before you get on your device so it's good to have a custom recovery so you can just flash it and it will also protect you from losing root or custom recovery
Sent from my Nexus 4

spaceman860 said:
You can be on stock with no mods unlocked rooted with a custom recovery and you will get the ota update and it will install fine.
The ota update link will be posted here before you get on your device so it's good to have a custom recovery so you can just flash it and it will also protect you from losing root or custom recovery
Sent from my Nexus 4
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im only rooted and my bootloader is unlock then everything is stock. the nxt thing that i must do is to install a custom recovery and flash the nxt update?that should be in .zip?tnx!
just learn alot of new things today by reading alot of thread even read ur post on some thread.
anyways,tnx for the help ^_^
need to learn more ^_^

App ops on 4.2.2? Or upgrade to 4.3 then root?

I want app ops. Is it possible on 4.2.2? Or do I need to upgrade to 4.3 and then root my device?
Dont know the codenames for firmware. But I would like to make sure I dont brick my phone.

galaxys4.2.2 said:
I want app ops. Is it possible on 4.2.2? Or do I need to upgrade to 4.3 and then root my device?
Dont know the codenames for firmware. But I would like to make sure I dont brick my phone.
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If you are on the Android 4.2.2 MDL firmware, I suggest flashing a rom to get it. Otherwise if you upgrade you will lose your ability to boot custom recovery, roms, and kernels.

StoneyJSG said:
If you are on the Android 4.2.2 MDL firmware, I suggest flashing a rom to get it. Otherwise if you upgrade you will lose your ability to boot custom recovery, roms, and kernels.
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How do I flash a rom?
Sounds like I should never change from 4.2.2? Kinda the same situation on my ipod, Haha. Almost The same version numbers too

galaxys4.2.2 said:
How do I flash a rom?
Sounds like I should never change from 4.2.2? Kinda the same situation on my ipod, Haha. Almost The same version numbers too
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Right now on the MDL firmware the bootloader is locked, but you can use LOKI to bypass the lock and boot custom roms and kernels. If you upgrade to any other firmware you will lose the ability to do this forever.
This link should help you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2301762
This one too: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2413746

Unlock Z1 Bootloader officially and use Sony Flashtool to install custom rom

Hello guys,
i got a sony z1 and i looked through all threads how to root and install custom roms and all methods seem pretty intense.
Is it not easier just to do it the official way ? i mean sony provides everything that you need to unlock and flash things. Can i do it this way ?
1. Unlock Bootloader officially :
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
2. Download Sony Flash Tool:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
3. Download a custom rom FTF and flash it with Flash Tool.
does it work that way ? or have i missed something ? thanks guys

Shadowspsp said:
Hello guys,
i got a sony z1 and i looked through all threads how to root and install custom roms and all methods seem pretty intense.
Is it not easier just to do it the official way ? i mean sony provides everything that you need to unlock and flash things. Can i do it this way ?
1. Unlock Bootloader officially :
http://developer.sonymobile.com/unlockbootloader/unlock-yourboot-loader/
2. Download Sony Flash Tool:
http://developer.sonymobile.com/services/flash-tool/
3. Download a custom rom FTF and flash it with Flash Tool.
does it work that way ? or have i missed something ? thanks guys
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Backup your Ta partition before unlocking..!!

hey thanks !
i think i really messed up. I am on 5.0.2 Lollipop and rooted with kingroot. But i disliked kingroot because i read that the software might install some spyware on your phone. so i uninstalled it again and lost root. Now i am stuck. i think something is messed up in my root folder. Even the official 5.1.1 rom cant be installed.
is there another way to root 5.0.2 and backup the TA partition ?

Shadowspsp said:
hey thanks !
i think i really messed up. I am on 5.0.2 Lollipop and rooted with kingroot. But i disliked kingroot because i read that the software might install some spyware on your phone. so i uninstalled it again and lost root. Now i am stuck. i think something is messed up in my root folder. Even the official 5.1.1 rom cant be installed.
is there another way to root 5.0.2 and backup the TA partition ?
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You could have replaced KingRoot with supersu.
There is a thread here that describes the way.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3123893
I can't remember because I backed up my ta portion long time ago but do you really need root to do it?

Shadowspsp said:
hey thanks !
i think i really messed up. I am on 5.0.2 Lollipop and rooted with kingroot. But i disliked kingroot because i read that the software might install some spyware on your phone. so i uninstalled it again and lost root. Now i am stuck. i think something is messed up in my root folder. Even the official 5.1.1 rom cant be installed.
is there another way to root 5.0.2 and backup the TA partition ?
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you may flash *.108 firmware ,root it,backup your ta,unlock your bootloader, install recovery,flash any custom rom of your choice,also do read for bugs/problems in rom before flashing.
if you are a beginner i would advise you not to unlock bootloader . first play with roms that work with locked bootloader then unlock it ,as with locked bootloader it is very easy to recover your device...:good::fingers-crossed:

Thanks man. I did not know that you could downgrade with no root and locked bootloader. I am now on *.108 Firmware 4.4.4 kitkat.
I just have 2 more questions then i am really happy.
1. I have some trouble with rooting using NUTS method.
after clicking on the install.bat cmd opens and i type 3 for Installation on unrooted rom using towelroot method
and then hit enter. nothing happens. after looking at some other threads here i realized maybe sony patched 4.4.4 so towelroot does not work anymore.
any otherway to install it ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647487

Shadowspsp said:
Thanks man. I did not know that you could downgrade with no root and locked bootloader. I am now on *.108 Firmware 4.4.4 kitkat.
I just have 2 more questions then i am really happy.
1. I have some trouble with rooting using NUTS method.
after clicking on the install.bat cmd opens and i type 3 for Installation on unrooted rom using towelroot method
and then hit enter. nothing happens. after looking at some other threads here i realized maybe sony patched 4.4.4 so towelroot does not work anymore.
any otherway to install it ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2647487
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Try this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
Then install recovery using 1 option..:thumbup:

kathanpatel1001 said:
Try this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784900
Then install recovery using 1 option..:thumbup:
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thanks! worked and the dualrecovery installer worked too. After I updated the ADB drivers. :good:
TA-Partition saved with TWRP. I did not know that losing the TA-partition would delete the x-reality, bionz and other features forever.
I mean why do people still unlock their bootloader when they can just downgrade and install recovery ?
Just in case... does upgrading / downgrading with flashtool always work on a locked unrooted Z1 or do higher firmwares prevent you from downgrading ? Could i just flash a pre-rooted TFT for example 5.1.1 and dont have to worry about root after installation?

Shadowspsp said:
thanks! worked and the dualrecovery installer worked too. After I updated the ADB drivers. :good:
TA-Partition saved with TWRP. I did not know that losing the TA-partition would delete the x-reality, bionz and other features forever.
I mean why do people still unlock their bootloader when they can just downgrade and install recovery ?
Just in case... does upgrading / downgrading with flashtool always work on a locked unrooted Z1 or do higher firmwares prevent you from downgrading ? Could i just flash a pre-rooted TFT for example 5.1.1 and dont have to worry about root after installation?
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Flashtool does always work. It doesn't matter which firmware your phones uses, if it is rooted or not or your bootloader locked or unlocked.

motorazrv3 said:
Flashtool does always work. It doesn't matter which firmware your phones uses, if it is rooted or not or your bootloader locked or unlocked.
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Super ! Danke man.

How to downgrade from marshmallow?

I received OTA update for android 6.0 in my spice dream uno. After I upgraded to 6.0 it started to face severe battery drain problems. My phone is unrooted. I need to know the method to downgrade it to 5.1.1. Thanks in advance.

Root and install custom recovery and flash stock lollipop rom or cm12.1

mithun mpk said:
Root and install custom recovery and flash stock lollipop rom or cm12.1
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Is there a way to downgrade without rooting?

pj_33 said:
Is there a way to downgrade without rooting?
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Nope.
It's easy to root and flash back stock rom. Just follow the guide and use Android ONE Toolkit to root and flash recovery.

pj_33 said:
Is there a way to downgrade without rooting?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/cro...al-stock-images-rom-ota-t3223757#post63644981
try this

unroot

hello
is there any guide how to unroot the x compact.? it´s on rooted stock android 7.1
my phone needs a repair, so i need to unroot it
thanks

skwal83 said:
hello
is there any guide how to unroot the x compact.? it´s on rooted stock android 7.1
my phone needs a repair, so i need to unroot it
thanks
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I can't remember 7.1 too good... What method did you use to Root?

i used this one
https://forum.xda-developers.com/x-compact/how-to/android-pay-safety-net-rooted-unlocked-t3610342

skwal83 said:
i used this one
https://forum.xda-developers.com/x-compact/how-to/android-pay-safety-net-rooted-unlocked-t3610342
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If you need to save your data, you can flash the original boot img, and you will be unrooted, but, you will have to undo any system mods, or the phone won't boot. Best thing to do is back up whatever you want saved, and flash stock rom with Emma, or Flashtool. Then, you can relock bootloader if you want, also...