Can i actually install the 4k video mod for my unrooted device?
Cuz i have kitkat 4.4.2 and i have to go back to 4.2 and then root it, and then install it.
Someone told me that its impossible to root device who's running kitkat, that's why im asking.
Anddreii15 said:
Can i actually install the 4k video mod for my unrooted device?
Cuz i have kitkat 4.4.2 and i have to go back to 4.2 and then root it, and then install it.
Someone told me that its impossible to root device who's running kitkat, that's why im asking.
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i think it dont work without root...
Anddreii15 said:
Can i actually install the 4k video mod for my unrooted device?
Cuz i have kitkat 4.4.2 and i have to go back to 4.2 and then root it, and then install it.
Someone told me that its impossible to root device who's running kitkat, that's why im asking.
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No you cannot because the mod needs permission which cannot be grated without root but there are alternatives to have kk, root abd custom recovery depending on your device but they all involve downgrading to 4.2
Sent from my LG-D800 running stock kk, rooted with philz using XDA app
Root for 4.4.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51506801
Try it out and let us know.
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Hello, my friends. I need help from us. I have Samsung SGH-I337 Z, I337ZTUUAMH1 4.2.2 android version. I need to update this telephone. I bought it with ROOT, Sim-Unlock yet. I want to update this for latest android version like a 4.3 or 4.4. I want to know can i do this or not? And if i can, how i can do this? Thank you, I counting on your help.
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To get the ota update you need to return your device to stock. I googled i337Z firmware and found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448794
If it updates to 4.4.2 there currently is not a root method so if you need root you'll have problems.
Edit, oh, backup everything first as it'll delete everything
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Up, i need 4.3 android on i337z mh1, not stock update
Well the 4.4.2 update is available but I'm not going to update because it might loose root
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337Z using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
lnxpro91 said:
Well the 4.4.2 update is available but I'm not going to update because it might loose root
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337Z using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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You can try supersu's survival mode or hope that towel root works.
Sent from my SGH-I337 running GPE
lnxpro91 said:
Well the 4.4.2 update is available but I'm not going to update because it might loose root
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337Z using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I can confirm that towel root works on the I337Z with 4.4.2, build TUUBNE2. However, Safestrap doesn't seem to work. Also, at least for the time being, I don't see any way of unlocking the bootloader with 4.4, so you may want to try to unlock the bootloader before upgrading to 4.4, if that's of interest to you.
agree I rooted a store demo with towel root and it worked hahaha , but I haven't tried safestap on a phone running kitkat , mine is running the intika rom now and I'm not planing to update for now
One thing that is a bit concerning to me, is that towel root requires internet access to function.. it makes me wonder why.
For the most part, I'm ok with the stock (rooted) rom, as I can disable/cleanup most of what I need to. The only thing I haven't been able to fix is the missing hotspot option - not sure how to get this option to show up.
I'm looking to restore the stock recovery for tmo 4.2.2G and take the kk OTA and remain rooted. I first need to get back to stock recovery but I can't seem to find one. Anyone know where I can find it?
sgiles1 said:
I'm looking to restore the stock recovery for tmo 4.2.2G and take the kk OTA and remain rooted. I first need to get back to stock recovery but I can't seem to find one. Anyone know where I can find it?
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the only way to go back to stock recovery is to go back to stock but you can also follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2673736 which will allow you to have root and custom recovery
XxZombiePikachu said:
the only way to go back to stock recovery is to go back to stock but you can also follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2673736 which will allow you to have root and custom recovery
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Hi Guys, I have read some topics about downgrading, but im not fully understanding if this is only for people who is already rooted or if this will work for a non rooted device. In my case i have an At&t Lg G2 not rooted with 4.4.2 kitkat and wanted to revert to 4.2 so i can root and then flash a rooted stock 4.4.2 kitkat. Is it possible to do that, even if i was never rooted? I do understand there's no root for kitkat as of now.
Thanks guys.
Ricardin said:
Hi Guys, I have read some topics about downgrading, but im not fully understanding if this is only for people who is already rooted or if this will work for a non rooted device. In my case i have an At&t Lg G2 not rooted with 4.4.2 kitkat and wanted to revert to 4.2 so i can root and then flash a rooted stock 4.4.2 kitkat. Is it possible to do that, even if i was never rooted? I do understand there's no root for kitkat as of now.
Thanks guys.
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you can use this to get back to stock wether you are rooted or not http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
XxZombiePikachu said:
you can use this to get back to stock wether you are rooted or not http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
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Thanks a lot bro.
Hello
When i enter in download mode in my g2 802, it says rooted but is not.... i have the stock 4.4.2, and i tried whit iroot and it instal super user but dont work dont have the binary... i dont understand wy it says rooted if is not? Have someone face the same problem? I would like to have root but i dont see any stock firmware 4.2.2, there are only 4.4.2 and i read is not possible yet make root in this.
Can someone help, thanks friends...
I do not recommend downgrading 4.4.2 should be rooted in a few more days
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Ok.... lets wait... thanks.
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda app-developers app
The rooted flag didn't clear when you updated to 4.4.2. There isn't root for kitkat. There probably won't be any time soon so if you want it back find one of the threads explaining how to downgrade and get root properly on kitkat. It
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gunnyman said:
The rooted flag didn't clear when you updated to 4.4.2. There isn't root for kitkat. There probably won't be any time soon so if you want it back find one of the threads explaining how to downgrade and get root properly on kitkat. It
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But i have to flash a 4.2.2 rom and i cant find it, only 4.4.2... can you tell one for europe free, i have lg- g2 d802 32 gb. thanks
Hi there,
I have stock rom and just updated to KitKat 4.4.2. Any chance if I can get root & custom recovery over here?
which version of G2 do you have? if its D802 then u can follow this suggestion
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2681205
zekurosu said:
which version of G2 do you have? if its D802 then u can follow this suggestion
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2681205
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I look through and this procedure can follow if you are still in JB rom. But now, I already on KitKat stock rom 4.4.2. I just need to root it & download the recovery. Is IORoot compatible for 4.4.2 root?
i believe there's still no root or recovery for 4.4.2 KitKat LG rom yet..
u need to go back to 4.2.2 to retain root & recovery when upgrading using the method listed in that thread
zekurosu said:
i believe there's still no root or recovery for 4.4.2 KitKat LG rom yet..
u need to go back to 4.2.2 to retain root & recovery when upgrading using the method listed in that thread
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OK..In that case will wait for root + recovery when it available. No point downgrade back to 4.2.2 cause KitKat rom now is super smooth and fast.
you can update to 4.4.2 again after you have root and custom recovery
downgrade -> root -> upgrade -> be happy
There is root for stock 4.4.2 but U have to install it from 4.2.2 with that guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680789
For now the downgrade to 4.2.2 is only need for install stock 4.4.2 and root then You will have stock KK rooted
for custom recovery for stock KK we must wait
lipaaa said:
There is root for stock 4.4.2 but U have to install it from 4.2.2 with that guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2680789
For now the downgrade to 4.2.2 is only need for install stock 4.4.2 and root then You will have stock KK rooted
for custom recovery for stock KK we must wait
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I tried this yesterday and nearly bricked my phone.I downgraded from 4.4.2 then rooted with ioroot24 then got freegee to install twrp..all was good until i tried to flash the 4.4.2 rom in twrp it keep failing when i came out of twrp and rebooted BAM i was stuck at boot screen and device would do nothing.
After hours and hours of trying all sorts i managed to flash back to 4.4.2 EUR open using the offline fix and messing with everything to get the device recognised in the flashtool.. even had the back off and disconnected battery maybe that did it but this only worked after attempting it 20 or so times the planets must have been aligned or something as nothing worked until then..Phew...SO be super careful is what i am trying to say.
I don't say "be super careful" I'll say if U dont feel good with that staff, READ carefully everything!
everybody got own story, is normal, and my story is short I think, but I'm few years in the "bussines"
After I buyed my G2 had stock 4.2 and I've put KK CM on it, after stock KK shows, I've downgrade to stock 4.2, rooted and installed twrp with no problem, then puting via twrp stock KK and root and thats it
the only problem I was have is with downgrade to 4.2 stock via offline method but that was my antivisrus blocked LG update tool (but I've managet it) and then rest was easy
In every GUIDE or threat You can post Your problem and people helps You, I know that by myself. but 95% problems is because peoples makes mistakes becouse of don't carefuly READ guids or help posts in threat, they only read last one post... and I know that with my experience
chaostan said:
OK..In that case will wait for root + recovery when it available. No point downgrade back to 4.2.2 cause KitKat rom now is super smooth and fast.
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"downgrade" doesnt mean you need to stay in 4.2.2, it means u flash 4.2.2 first to get root and recovery, then u can flash 4.4.2 and remain root and recovery, so end up you are using 4.4.2 and have both root and recovery
That what I was talking about about readings post...
Mate You wrote exactly the same thing that I wroted two post above....
emprize said:
"downgrade" doesnt mean you need to stay in 4.2.2, it means u flash 4.2.2 first to get root and recovery, then u can flash 4.4.2 and remain root and recovery, so end up you are using 4.4.2 and have both root and recovery
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Unfortunately the second part of Your post is not true... For now You will dont have recovery on 4.4.2, only root but not recovery, the recovery from 4.2 will be deleted
plus one more thing that root for 4.4.2 not remain but You must flash it too, after flash stock KK... I've puted link to GUIDE two post above too, but like I said, peoples don't reads carefuly guids and posts...
we still waiting for recovery for stock KK
lipaaa said:
That what I was talking about about readings post...
Mate You wrote exactly the same thing that I wroted two post above....
Unfortunately the second part of Your post is not true... For now You will dont have recovery on 4.4.2, only root but not recovery, the recovery from 4.2 will be deleted
plus one more thing that root for 4.4.2 not remain but You must flash it too, after flash stock KK... I've puted link to GUIDE two post above too, but like I said, peoples don't reads carefuly guids and posts...
we still waiting for recovery for stock KK
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Follow instructions carefully and u will done it, many people include me are using 4.4.2 with root and recovery.
If u dont want to downgrade to 4.2.2, u dont get root and recovery, if u want root and recovery, downgrade
Show me where is recovery for stock KK? we talking here about stock KK, from stock JB, read the posts man, read the first page, is only 2 pages thread...
that Guy wants recovery for stock KK not for custom rom, recovery for custom KK roms is an old story
show me recovery for stock KK and I will apologize, for now U must read posts carefuly
I bought a new/ used S5 (to replace my rooted S3) and had hoped to root it as well. Towel root made rooting very easy back then (for my S3) and now as I read the threads with people having the same S5 config as mine, there seems to be no way to root......not even by downgrading to 4.4. Is this correct ?
Being new to this, I am a bit confused about the other custom ROMs being discussed. Does my S5 need to be rooted to install a custom ROM ?
Thanks much
overheredg said:
I bought a new/ used S5 (to replace my rooted S3) and had hoped to root it as well. Towel root made rooting very easy back then (for my S3) and now as I read the threads with people having the same S5 config as mine, there seems to be no way to root......not even by downgrading to 4.4. Is this correct ?
Being new to this, I am a bit confused about the other custom ROMs being discussed. Does my S5 need to be rooted to install a custom ROM ?
Thanks much
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Correct, it's been said over and over in this forum. If you are on BOG5 you cannot root or downgrade. And yes, you must be rooted to run a custom ROM.
landshark68 said:
Correct, it's been said over and over in this forum. If you are on BOG5 you cannot root or downgrade. And yes, you must be rooted to run a custom ROM.
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thanks for responding... any guidance on how to disable apps without root access ? I've seen some youtube "how to" videos, but they arent specific to my phone.
thanks again
im rooted
landshark68 said:
Correct, it's been said over and over in this forum. If you are on BOG5 you cannot root or downgrade. And yes, you must be rooted to run a custom ROM.
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I just bought a s5 off ebay bog5 and its rooted..
build g900vvru2bog5
android 5.0 kltevzw
have titainium backup and it shows root. has SU and safe strap 3.75. but weird thing with safestrap is i dont get the slpash screen from it..
thats my problem. any thoughts?
jtskir222 said:
I just bought a s5 off ebay bog5 and its rooted..
build g900vvru2bog5
android 5.0 kltevzw
have titainium backup and it shows root. has SU and safe strap 3.75. but weird thing with safestrap is i dont get the slpash screen from it..
thats my problem. any thoughts?
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I was under the impression that safestrap didn't work with lollipop. That's why people used flashfire
ldeveraux said:
I was under the impression that safestrap didn't work with lollipop. That's why people used flashfire
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i think it will at least in my case.
im waiting for more feed back
this is what i got so far
I did everything to install busy box and safestrap correct with zero issues at all.. except when i go to reboot i never get the safestrap screen.. tried rebooting many times...
i am rooted
android 5.0
build # g900vvru2bog5
bootloader g900vvru1boc4
kernal 3.4.0-4782027
type kltevzw
any idea whats going on?
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You need to flash the NI2 kernel forest, then reboot. This should get you into SS. Look for NI2flasher.apk
You will also need to flash your build kernel (OG5) BEFORE you exit SS.