Phone is Rooted..
I have XPOSED FRAMEWORK.. using few modules.
I DO NOT HAVE ANY RECOVERIES. I am USING STOCK.
Should i update my phone and take the kitkat OTA?
Uninstalling Xposed framework and taking the updates will be ok?
And hoping it will be possible to root again after taking the updates( assuming that i will lose my current root)..
Also hoping installing Xposed after new update is possible.
You will have to remove xposed/modules and if you removed any bloat then it needs to be put back, since you have stock recovery you should be able to ota and root can sometimes survive ota if it doesn't then you should still be able to root using ioroot25
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Hi Everyone,
I know there is already a thread about using Voodo OTA Rootkeeper which I believe allows you to temporarily unroot the Nexus 7 in order to apply the 4.1.1 update, but I'm wondering if SuperSU can be used to do the same? Is the process as simple as disabling SuperSU in settings, then applying the system update and then re-enabling SuperSU once the update has been installed? I am currently unrooted and have already installed the 4.1.1 update, but I am intending to root my device soon and am wondering if this process could be used for future updates?
Thanks
Here is a link to the Voodoo OTA guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764794
I'd like to know the as well.
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IIRC, ota updates won't flash without the stock recovery.
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just forget about official ota, deb's cook em to be flashable in custom recoveries, plus paulobrein will update his rom when new updates drop!
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do you have to change the recovery when unlocking/rooting if i'm not bothered about installing other roms, but want the ability to run root programs?
fridgeman said:
do you have to change the recovery when unlocking/rooting if i'm not bothered about installing other roms, but want the ability to run root programs?
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No, you don't have to change/flash a different recovery. When using the Nexus Toolkit (which I used this afternoon with great success!), you have the option to keep the stock recovery or flash clockworkmod (CWM). CWM is great if you're flashing custom roms, themes etc. as it's much more flexible (I believe), but if you're main goal is to be able to use root apps, then the stock recovery will be fine
I rooted my S4 when it first came out and I have never updated it. It won't let me install the OTA updates, but I was wondering if there are any benefits to the updates and should I unroot and update? Much appreciated!
No need to unroot! Just do a system wipe and flash a custom ROM that has the newest version of 4.3 incorporated in it.
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scaryfaces said:
I rooted my S4 when it first came out and I have never updated it. It won't let me install the OTA updates, but I was wondering if there are any benefits to the updates and should I unroot and update? Much appreciated!
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I wouldn't update/take the OTA for MF3 if you are currently running AMDL firmware or previous older firmwares. The MF3 OTA update updates your bootloader and thus seals an exploit that blocks your device from using custom recoveries/kernels.
If you do take the OTA for MF3 for what ever reason do know that you can still flash custom ROM's by using safestrap after rooting it. Just don' attempt to flash any recoveries other than that provided by the app safestrap.
As for benefits on MF3? I haven't noticed many improvements IMO other than the official ability to use apps2sd. App2sd can be easily replaced by third party solutions. I suggest you stay rooted and install a custom recovery such as Philz touch, lastly, flash an MF3 based ROM via our android development section.
Good luck! =)
I did some searching of the forums, but didn't find what I was looking for. I have an AT&T S4, currently on the MDL firmware and rooted with TWRP. So that puts me two updates behind now and I'd really like to update.
So the question is, what would be the best way to go about updating to the latest official firmware, while retaining root? I can do without recovery if necessary, but I really want to keep root. I'd prefer to do this in a way where I avoid having to do a clean install and back up everything, then restore. I'd like to update in a way that keeps settings and applications as they are, as an official OTA update would do.
Is this possible?
Stay where you are and run a custom firmware!
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HiTideBlastoise said:
Stay where you are and run a custom firmware!
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I thought about it, but I actually like the Touchwiz ROMs, as odd as it may sound.
Why you flash a custom touch wiz rom? Trust me, only being able to root in a still sketchy/kinda legimate way is not worth it
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HiTideBlastoise said:
Why you flash a custom touch wiz rom? Trust me, only being able to root in a still sketchy/kinda legimate way is not worth it
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I want the official Samsung update, just with root capability. So that I can still use programs which require root (such as TitaniumBackup, Avast's Anti-Theft, AdAway, GameKiller, etc.). I've seen on the forums that people have proceeded to the latest update while retaining their root, but I haven't found how yet.
Gamer_Josh said:
I want the official Samsung update, just with root capability. So that I can still use programs which require root (such as TitaniumBackup, Avast's Anti-Theft, AdAway, GameKiller, etc.). I've seen on the forums that people have proceeded to the latest update while retaining their root, but I haven't found how yet.
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try this if you want to get back to 100% stock and update : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33953446&postcount=1 . Works on most Samsung devices
Gamer_Josh said:
I want the official Samsung update, just with root capability. So that I can still use programs which require root (such as TitaniumBackup, Avast's Anti-Theft, AdAway, GameKiller, etc.). I've seen on the forums that people have proceeded to the latest update while retaining their root, but I haven't found how yet.
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Just wait, run StockUp, or a 4.3 rom for the international version. If you want Touchwiz, you can get one of those and if you really want the OTA wait until someone creates a version that doesn't update your bootloader so you can still have the option to change. If you really do want it, then flash the stock firmware and go through the updates, making sure you root after you get MF3 and then use SuperSU survival before updating to MK2.
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Just wait, run StockUp, or a 4.3 rom for the international version. If you want Touchwiz, you can get one of those and if you really want the OTA wait until someone creates a version that doesn't update your bootloader so you can still have the option to change. If you really do want it, then flash the stock firmware and go through the updates, making sure you root after you get MF3 and then use SuperSU survival before updating to MK2.
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Is there now a way to retain root when updating from MDL to MF3 via OTA? Becuase I already am stock, I just need to unfreeze the files that allow for OTA updating.
Yes there is a way.use Supersu pro and enable Survival mode and it will retain root .we would all move the world to go back to MDL is why people are trying to persuade you to use a rom. (ENVY)
ROOTED ATT MK2 using Tapatalk
I was thinking about rooting my stock LG G2 and removing bloat, doing that volume mod, doing the split screen mod, installing Xposed, etc... but not flashing a totally different ROM at this time.
How would it work when VZW releases updates? Is everyone freezing the updater and not updating? Or are you updating, re-rooting and re-applying your tweaks?
I have the international model. i'm rooted however I didn't get OTA's.. So I basically just flashed the kdz files from links provided by members on xda.. I lose root but it's easy to root again..
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please,its been a while since KK update rolled out for LG G2,but i couldn't find any thread which is can root KK stock rom easily,i just want to delete bloatware apps and several un-useful system apps.
afrizal87 said:
please,its been a while since KK update rolled out for LG G2,but i couldn't find any thread which is can root KK stock rom easily,i just want to delete bloatware apps and several un-useful system apps.
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The only way is by going down to 4.2.2 and installing a stock modified kk Rom for your device, some of the people who work on rooting the device have not received the kk update and so have not gone into trying to root it(it's easier to test on ones own device than getting people to try for you)
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