I'm rooted with 4.4.4 and TWRP recovery. When updates come out, I flash the ota zip using TWRP and have never had any issues. With the Lollipop update right around the corner, I'd like to know if one is better than the other as far as flashing the OTA vs the factory image. Is one better, cleaner, more efficient than the other? Like does flashing the factory image leave less junk files behind? Or are they pretty much the same thing?
shobuddy said:
I'm rooted with 4.4.4 and TWRP recovery. When updates come out, I flash the ota zip using TWRP and have never had any issues. With the Lollipop update right around the corner, I'd like to know if one is better than the other as far as flashing the OTA vs the factory image. Is one better, cleaner, more efficient than the other? Like does flashing the factory image leave less junk files behind? Or are they pretty much the same thing?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Flashing the image will wipe your device. So if you're looking to start fresh that is the way to go.
Sent from my Nexus 9 using XDA Free mobile app
jd1639 said:
Flashing the image will wipe your device. So if you're looking to start fresh that is the way to go.
Sent from my Nexus 9 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks
That aside, is there a difference as far as the phone and the system files are concerned?
shobuddy said:
Thanks
That aside, is there a difference as far as the phone and the system files are concerned?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And if you flash the AOSP build, could it recieve OTA updates from Google later?
jd1639 said:
Flashing the image will wipe your device. So if you're looking to start fresh that is the way to go.
Sent from my Nexus 9 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
unless you hold off flashing the userdata.img part of the factory.img, then you get to keep your data.
---------- Post added at 04:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:39 PM ----------
shobuddy said:
Thanks
That aside, is there a difference as far as the phone and the system files are concerned?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
no difference at all. the only difference is how you flash.
---------- Post added at 04:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:40 PM ----------
davidpoiu said:
And if you flash the AOSP build, could it recieve OTA updates from Google later?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
no. aosp is not stock. they differ very slightly.
When's the update coming??
Sent from my Nexus 4 using XDA Free mobile app
arkangel72 said:
When's the update coming??
Sent from my Nexus 4 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
next year
arkangel72 said:
When's the update coming??
Sent from my Nexus 4 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
november 12th from what i hear, thats wednesday.
I'm waiting for the OTA.. Patiently
Sent from my Nexus 4 using XDA Free mobile app
Factory image...always factory image OTA is just too much hassle for me, especially with the new security. You can't have made a single change in the system partition at all....even SU, build.prop, etc. If you have, it will fail. This is just way too much to worry about every time I need to reinstall for one reason or another....and I do it often. So it's got to be a factory image for me, since I can run TiBu, wipe with recovery, then $ fastboot flash system system.img less headaches = profit!
I prefer factory image
Inviato dal mio Nexus 4 utilizzando Tapatalk
OTA then hard reset
Recenty I started to go by way of OTA and then perform a hard reset. Not sure if there is a difference.
Related
Hello! I have TWRP installed on my device without root or custom rom/kernel. Is there a way I can just flash the stock recovery to get future OTA updates? I prefer using a method that doesnt require admin rights on my pc, because I am not using my own pc for the moment.
You can get the factory image, extract ALL the zips and when you find the recovery image do "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img".
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4
andyabc said:
You can get the factory image, extract ALL the zips and when you find the recovery image do "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's the problem. Efrant says you have to use 7zip and not any other thing to extract the image, but I cant install it because I dont have admin rights on this pc.
You can use Flashify from Play Store to flash recovery images without PC.
Sent from my Nexus⁴ using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Thibaultvw said:
That's the problem. Efrant says you have to use 7zip and not any other thing to extract the image, but I cant install it because I dont have admin rights on this pc.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So can't you right click and try to extract it?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4
andyabc said:
So can't you right click and try to extract it?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can do that but you need 7zip efrant said.
Thibaultvw said:
I can do that but you need 7zip efrant said.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I know you need to use 7Zip I use it myself but it is worth a try, at the moment I am going to pull out the recovery for you.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4
TToivanen said:
You can use Flashify from Play Store to flash recovery images without PC.
Sent from my Nexus⁴ using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you use that before?
Hang on, just going to get lunch and then give you the image.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4
andyabc said:
Hang on, just going to get lunch and then give you the image.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I downloaded the factory image myself, but you can give it to me as well so I know I did it correctly. Why actually do you have to use 7zip?
Edit: nope I cant extract it myself
Thibaultvw said:
Did you use that before?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No but I'm about to try it in a moment. Downloading factory image as we speak...
Sent from my Nexus⁴ using Tapatalk 4 Beta
---------- Post added at 03:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:21 PM ----------
TToivanen said:
No but I'm about to try it in a moment. Downloading factory image as we speak...
Sent from my Nexus⁴ using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, it totally worked. Also locked bootloader using BootUnlocker app.
Got some piece of mind and I also hope this will ease up my ORD a bit
I may easily restore my backed up custom recovery using flashify if I ever need to update ROM or whatever...
Sent from my Nexus⁴ using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Thibaultvw said:
I downloaded the factory image myself, but you can give it to me as well so I know I did it correctly. Why actually do you have to use 7zip?
Edit: nope I cant extract it myself
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here you are, just flash it using fastboot using this command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
andyabc said:
Here you are, just flash it using fastboot using this command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks! It's the one for 4.3 right?
And if I want to install a custom rom, and make a twrp backup. Can I then go back to restore the backup and then just flash this recovery in fastboot to get the OTA?
Thibaultvw said:
Thanks! It's the one for 4.3 right?
And if I want to install a custom rom, and make a twrp backup. Can I then go back to restore the backup and then just flash this recovery in fastboot to get the OTA?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, yes and yes.
You can use Flashify to make a backup, restore and flash.
Remember you can only flash 3 times a day unless you pay for the full version.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4
andyabc said:
Yes, yes and yes.
You can use Flashify to make a backup, restore and flash.
Remember you can only flash 3 times a day unless you pay for the full version.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No I mean making a backup in twrp, install a custom rom. New version of android comes out: (let's say 5.0 because updating CM for example from 4.3. to 4.3.1 isnt that hard I think), just restore the backup and flash this recovery in fastboot. (without flashify)
Then I will get the OTA?
Thibaultvw said:
No I mean making a backup in twrp, install a custom rom. New version of android comes out: (let's say 5.0 because updating CM for example from 4.3. to 4.3.1 isnt that hard I think), just restore the backup and flash this recovery in fastboot. (without flashify)
Then I will get the OTA?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Exactly what I was thinking and it would remain yes, try flashing it.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4
andyabc said:
Exactly what I was thinking and it would remain yes, try flashing it.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok thanks (I ran out of thanks for today)
I think I am going to stay with this TWRP for a while (actually I want CM official nightlies back) and will try this method when KLP comes out. I think I will have my pc back then and will be able to pull the recovery of the image then and I will post if it worked or not!
thank you for your effort mate!
Thibaultvw said:
Ok thanks (I ran out of thanks for today)
I think I am going to stay with this TWRP for a while (actually I want CM official nightlies back) and will try this method when KLP comes out. I think I will have my pc back then and will be able to pull the recovery of the image then and I will post if it worked or not!
thank you for your effort mate!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No problem.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using Tapatalk 4
I decided to flash the stock recovery anyway. So now I am fully stock and will get future OTA updates? I actually like the stock rom, but will maybe fllash CM10.2 if nemesis comes with some cool stuff.
Thanks for pulling it for me!
Hopefully it fixes some things which is keeping me from wanting to update.
http://www.androidcentral.com/googl...exus-devices?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=twitter
I've updated, but no new build number.
Sent from my 2014 Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4.4
habylab said:
I've updated, but no new build number.
Sent from my 2014 Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4.4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes there is a new build number
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Just got the update too here in UK.
I am rooted with twrp recovery. Can I just install this then re-root ? Or will twrp fail to install it. I have no access to my pc to go back to stock first.
Cheers.
Dr0iD9 said:
Just got the update too here in UK.
I am rooted with twrp recovery. Can I just install this then re-root ? Or will twrp fail to install it. I have no access to my pc to go back to stock first.
Cheers.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It flashed stock recovery AND broke root on me. Be warned.
Sent from my SGH-T699 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
ruggie0 said:
It flashed stock recovery AND broke root on me. Be warned.
Sent from my SGH-T699 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks I will be waiting to install this then.
Matrix_19 said:
Yes there is a new build number
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not here. All it does is correct the name of the bootloader.
Sent from my 2014 Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4.4
Dr0iD9 said:
Thanks I will be waiting to install this then.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It did not affect my recovery, only lost root.
I'm running the Flashed official 4.4 update with the stock kernel and the 4.4 boot loader with TWRP recovery... Would it be safe for me to perform the OTA?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Abel669 said:
I'm running the Flashed official 4.4 update with the stock kernel and the 4.4 boot loader with TWRP recovery... Would it be safe for me to perform the OTA?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For me is just lost root, but can gain back easily by flash the su.zip. However, had read some encounter recovery revert back to stock.
lenrek said:
It did not affect my recovery, only lost root.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Build number KRT16S
Killed TWRP
Re-flashed TWRP and su
Abel669 said:
I'm running the Flashed official 4.4 update with the stock kernel and the 4.4 boot loader with TWRP recovery... Would it be safe for me to perform the OTA?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I lost root and TWRP. WugFresh Toolkit brought it all back. Though, could be just a random event, but when it was suppose to boot to the bootloader the second time, it didn't. Had to start the process over. Worked fine after that.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
LoopDoGG79 said:
I lost root and TWRP. WugFresh Toolkit brought it all back. Though, could be just a random event, but when it was suppose to boot to the bootloader the second time, it didn't. Had to start the process over. Worked fine after that.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm now going to make fun of you for using a toolkit to flash recovery and instal su on a nexus device.
xdhall said:
I'm now going to make fun of you for using a toolkit to flash recovery and instal su on a nexus device.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't care, got root.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
Here is the Kitkat minor 3.4MB patch.
Razor:
http://android.clients.google.com/p....signed-razor-KRT16S-from-KRT16O.67b84ced.zip
Nakasi:
http://android.clients.google.com/p...signed-nakasi-KRT16S-from-KRT16O.3aad414b.zip
Manta:
http://android.clients.google.com/p...gned-mantaray-KRT16S-from-KRT16O.95106d22.zip
Source: http://ausdroid.net/2013/11/20/goog...android-4-4-kitkat-build-krt16s-minor-bug-fix
I found the article by looking at my logcat and matching up the filename.
wilsonlam97 said:
Here is the Kitkat minor 3.4MB patch.
Razor:
http://android.clients.google.com/p....signed-razor-KRT16S-from-KRT16O.67b84ced.zip
Nakasi:
http://android.clients.google.com/p...signed-nakasi-KRT16S-from-KRT16O.3aad414b.zip
Manta:
http://android.clients.google.com/p...gned-mantaray-KRT16S-from-KRT16O.95106d22.zip
Source: http://ausdroid.net/2013/11/20/goog...android-4-4-kitkat-build-krt16s-minor-bug-fix
I found the article by looking at my logcat and matching up the filename.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Anybody have any idea what bug fixes this patch formally addresses? (Release notes)
wilsonlam97 said:
Here is the Kitkat minor 3.4MB patch.
Razor:
http://android.clients.google.com/p....signed-razor-KRT16S-from-KRT16O.67b84ced.zip
Nakasi:
http://android.clients.google.com/p...signed-nakasi-KRT16S-from-KRT16O.3aad414b.zip
Manta:
http://android.clients.google.com/p...gned-mantaray-KRT16S-from-KRT16O.95106d22.zip
Source: http://ausdroid.net/2013/11/20/goog...android-4-4-kitkat-build-krt16s-minor-bug-fix
I found the article by looking at my logcat and matching up the filename.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can I flash this over stock rooted 4.4 using cwm > install zip from sdcard?
codahq said:
Anybody have any idea what bug fixes this patch formally addresses? (Release notes)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have no idea. Maybe the touchscreen was fixed because it feels pretty good to me. Before it was a little iffy.
MWFD said:
Can I flash this over stock rooted 4.4 using cwm > install zip from sdcard?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes.
MWFD said:
Can I flash this over stock rooted 4.4 using cwm > install zip from sdcard?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk 4
---------- Post added at 09:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:59 PM ----------
wilsonlam97 said:
Yes.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Bah. You beat me to it.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk 4
xdhall said:
Yes.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk 4
---------- Post added at 09:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:59 PM ----------
Bah. You beat me to it.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk 4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i tried to flash this over stock rooted 4.4 using twrp and install zip from sdcard and failed????
Hi guys. I'm having trouble installing Kit Kat via OTA. I haven't received the notification that it was ready but when I clicked Check now in System updates yesterday, it popped up but it said it was only available through WiFi until today. Now my WiFi connection is slow so I manually changed the date in order to download it through 4G LTE. After it downloaded, I hit the Reboot and Install button and it went into Recovery to install only to stop about halfway through and change the Android from standing up to laying down with a Red Triangle above his stomach and it said Error. I rebooted my phone and was back to where I was on 4.3 so I proceeded to try and download the update again this time the date went ahead another day (27th) and again only through WiFi until then, so anyway I tried again and still the same error. I'm on Stock 4.3 with Stock Recovery, unlocked Bootloader and Rooted. Note that I was on the latest TWRP but I flashed the Stock Recovery from the thread that says how to get back to stock everything before attempting this. Any help will do, thanks.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
_Kyros_ said:
Hi guys. I'm having trouble installing Kit Kat via OTA. I haven't received the notification that it was ready but when I clicked Check now in System updates yesterday, it popped up but it said it was only available through WiFi until today. Now my WiFi connection is slow so I manually changed the date in order to download it through 4G LTE. After it downloaded, I hit the Reboot and Install button and it went into Recovery to install only to stop about halfway through and change the Android from standing up to laying down with a Red Triangle above his stomach and it said Error. I rebooted my phone and was back to where I was on 4.3 so I proceeded to try and download the update again this time the date went ahead another day (27th) and again only through WiFi until then, so anyway I tried again and still the same error. I'm on Stock 4.3 with Stock Recovery, unlocked Bootloader and Rooted. Note that I was on the latest TWRP but I flashed the Stock Recovery from the thread that says how to get back to stock everything before attempting this. Any help will do, thanks.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is your bootloader still unlocked? If so try to relock it. Your best bet might be downloading the stock zip file and flashing it through twrp.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-1337 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
sRs DoLLaR mEnU said:
Is your bootloader still unlocked? If so try to relock it. Your best bet might be downloading the stock zip file and flashing it through twrp.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-1337 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah it's still unlocked but guess what, it's too late for me to try to lock it and try again because I just checked under System updates and it's no longer there even when I click Check now, SMH LOL this is weird man. I guess I'll try flashing the stock zip, but aren't there people experiencing errors when they flash it through a custom recovery?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
_Kyros_ said:
Yeah it's still unlocked but guess what, it's too late for me to try to lock it and try again because I just checked under System updates and it's no longer there even when I click Check now, SMH LOL this is weird man. I guess I'll try flashing the stock zip, but aren't there people experiencing errors when they flash it through a custom recovery?
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's what I did with my girlfriend's nexus 4. You might just be better off flashing a rooted zip. It's totally up to you though. Just depends on if you want root
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-1337 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
---------- Post added at 09:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:17 AM ----------
This is the rom she's running: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2537932 super smooth with no issues at all.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-1337 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
sRs DoLLaR mEnU said:
That's what I did with my girlfriend's nexus 4. You might just be better off flashing a rooted zip. It's totally up to you though. Just depends on if you want root
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-1337 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
---------- Post added at 09:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:17 AM ----------
This is the rom she's running: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2537932 super smooth with no issues at all.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-1337 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh ok thanks. I have an OTA zip that I'm gonna ADB sideload, hopefully all goes well
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
Hello all,
I have on hand a nexus 7 that did an update to 4.4.3, long story short its a tester tablet, just curious to know if anyone else has the update as well.
the258 said:
Hello all,
I have on hand a nexus 7 that did an update to 4.4.3, long story short its a tester tablet, just curious to know if anyone else has the update as well.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Screenshots?
Sent from my HTC6500LVW using Tapatalk
On my phone. Trying To attach a picture
4.4.3 is coming this month, it's mostly bug fixes.
You should be more excited for 4.5 (Lollipop) which is coming this year.
Looks good. But I'm also curious about this Lollipop mentioned. Confirmed?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
---------- Post added at 10:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:05 PM ----------
I'm root and stuff so I won't even know until I good back stock.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
brenty108 said:
Looks good. But I'm also curious about this Lollipop mentioned. Confirmed?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
---------- Post added at 10:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:05 PM ----------
I'm root and stuff so I won't even know until I good back stock.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/android-4-...nt-enhanced-multitasking-project-hera-1443842
Cool. But I didn't any update myself :crying:
Can you zip the update and upload it please?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
the258 said:
On my phone. Trying To attach a picture
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Build.prop edit?
Sorry guys. Have been super busy. I'll be going out of town soon for a while. When I get back I'll give a try.
I'll keep ya posted.
So, if you're rooted, you won't get the update? I got 4.4.2 while rooted.
--=={BSnapp} ==--
Huh? First I've heard of it. I got mine with 4.3 and the 4.4.2 update came like a day later and I updated while un-rooted. But I know that it won't work if your rooted.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
---------- Post added at 06:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:42 PM ----------
And what's up with your eye, is it busted or winking?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
brenty108 said:
Huh? First I've heard of it. I got mine with 4.3 and the 4.4.2 update came like a day later and I updated while un-rooted. But I know that it won't work if your rooted.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
---------- Post added at 06:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:42 PM ----------
And what's up with your eye, is it busted or winking?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
BSnapp said:
So, if you're rooted, you won't get the update? I got 4.4.2 while rooted.
--=={BSnapp} ==--
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
rooting alone has nothing to do with getting, or not getting updates.
I went from 4.3 to 4.4.2 rooted, and everything.
What matters is things like /system changes, recovery, and sometimes kernel (if it changes).
And even recovery is not really an issue (at least with twrp), you just boot into twrp, find the ota update in /cache, and manually flash it, clear caches, reboot, easy peasy.
As for /system changes, just flash a stock system.img, get the update, and you're golden.
Or you can just wait till someone releases a flashable 4.4.3 and use it.
mdamaged said:
rooting alone has nothing to do with getting, or not getting updates.
I went from 4.3 to 4.4.2 rooted, and everything.
What matters is things like /system changes, recovery, and sometimes kernel (if it changes).
And even recovery is not really an issue (at least with twrp), you just boot into twrp, find the ota update in /cache, and manually flash it, clear caches, reboot, easy peasy.
As for /system changes, just dirty flash a stock system.img, get the update, and you're golden.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Exactly what he said!
If it's not a build.prop edit, it's very curious and interesting. Maybe can you dump your ROM and upload it for inspection ?
It's a DEB device, so it sounds great
Thanks
Gesendet von meinem Nexus 7 mit Tapatalk
the258 said:
Hello all,
I have on hand a nexus 7 that did an update to 4.4.3, long story short its a tester tablet, just curious to know if anyone else has the update as well.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Any chance you might flash the 4.4.2 factory image, then grab the 4.4.3 update again and pull the update URL from the logcat so we can all enjoy?
Sent from my Nexus 7 (2013) using Tapatalk
Good news, unfortunately that Scrosler had stop build ROM for N7.
-I no big fan of CM and AOSP I'm prefer enhance stock ROM.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
Hi everyone,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 with AT&T. I'm on Android 4.2.2 and my phone is rooted. I wanted to update to Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) so I went to SuperSU and selected the unroot option. Everything appears to be unrooted (apps that require root access no longer work and I downloaded an app called Root Checker which confirmed that my phone is no longer rooted). My only concern before I proceed with the update is that, when I power on the phone, it shows the unlocked padlock with the words "Custom" underneath it. With that said, is it safe to proceed with the update?
Thanks in advance.
Are you on mdb or mdl firmware I would highly recommend you don't update. You have the ability to flash 4.4.2 roms
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
jd1639 said:
Are you on mdb or mdl firmware I would highly recommend you don't update. You have the ability to flash 4.4.2 roms
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
MF3 but I just want to update the device.. I should be okay accepting the update, right?
I also have the same problem i want to unroot so that i can update
I don't know anything about root
I'm looking in about device and i see my base band and my build number both end in MDL
I'm on android 4.2.2
At&t carrier
Thats all i know
trekklee said:
I also have the same problem i want to unroot so that i can update
I don't know anything about root
I'm looking in about device and i see my base band and my build number both end in MDL
I'm on android 4.2.2
At&t carrier
Thats all i know
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If I were in your shoes I'd use a custom recovery and flash a 4.4.2 rom. See this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
---------- Post added at 12:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:02 PM ----------
HiDEFF said:
MF3 but I just want to update the device.. I should be okay accepting the update, right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Since you're on mf3 I'd Odin the stock nb1 tar file then take the ota to nl1
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
jd1639 said:
If I were in your shoes I'd use a custom recovery and flash a 4.4.2 rom. See this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
---------- Post added at 12:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:02 PM ----------
Since you're on mf3 I'd Odin the stock nb1 tar file then take the ota to nl1
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So I shouldn't accept the OTA from AT&T?
HiDEFF said:
So I shouldn't accept the OTA from AT&T?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I wouldn't. But I like to have the ability to flash custom roms in a real custom recovery, twrp
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
jd1639 said:
If I were in your shoes I'd use a custom recovery and flash a 4.4.2 rom. See this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
---------- Post added at 12:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:02 PM ----------
Since you're on mf3 I'd Odin the stock nb1 tar file then take the ota to nl1
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Can someone tell me what all this custom recovery and roms please? All i know is i am rooted and i think i have clockwork recovery But i don't anything else.
trekklee said:
Can someone tell me what all this custom recovery and roms please? All i know is i am rooted and i think i have clockwork recovery But i don't anything else.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
jd1639 said:
Start here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Now my question is how do i check if i backed up my stock recovery ?
trekklee said:
Now my question is how do i check if i backed up my stock recovery ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you don't know you probably didn't back it up. But try to restore in cwm and see if there is a backup there. I'd backup up the device with cwm first though
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app