Related
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP9WXLIzhTY
I want to first say that I did not figure out this method on my own, I saw it on Google+ via Matthew Pierce and modified it to make it easier to follow
Second, **do not try this on a device with a locked bootloader. You need the unlocked bootloader to do this**.
You'll want to first download these 2 things
1) Superuser zip to be installed in recovery (from Chainfire) -> http://download.chainfire.eu/366/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v1.72B.zip
2) New TWRP for 4.4 KitKat (from Hashcode)->
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534850
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Here's the method to get root:
1) let the system fully install the 4.4 Kitkat ota and reboot. **Make sure you are on the first OTA before you try to install the KitKat OTA, otherwise your phone could have major issues.** After it installs, do not do anything else, let it boot into android.
1b) Take the SuperSU installable zip and place it onto the internal storage
2) reboot phone to bootloader.
3) install Hashcode's TWRP using mfastboot flash recovery twrp-2.6.3.1-ghost-4.4.img. (**use the motorola fastboot binary**)
4) reboot device to recovery, do not boot into android before this step!
5) go to install and find then select BETA-SuperSU-v1.72B.zip
6) Boot back into android, and if needed, go to the Play Store and install SuperSU from Chainfire
7) enjoy root!
What is the advantage/difference in installing the SuperSU app you linked, in favor of the one included with the TWRP 4.4 recovery?
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Jexx11 said:
What is the advantage/difference in installing the SuperSU app you linked, in favor of the one included with the TWRP 4.4 recovery?
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Probably nothing. The only reason I mentioned the one in the play store, is because TWRP never actually asked me to root in the first place. I thought it was strange, but I didn't really think much of it
alex94kumar said:
Probably nothing. The only reason I mentioned the one in the play store, is because TWRP never actually asked me to root in the first place. I thought it was strange, but I didn't really think much of it
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That's odd, I used the TWRP version in Hashcodes thread, flashed with the Motorola Fastboot. When I went to restart from TWRP it asked me if I wanted to root and I let it. Now I'm rooted.
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Stranger things have happened, I guess. Regardless of which method you use, you'll end up with root either way
This doesn't seem to be working for me. I accidentally rebooted into Android (hit the power button) then tried the whole thing from scratch.
I get an image of andy with "no command" when I boot into recovery.
Edit: Seems like a low battery issue. Will try again after charging.
chaoslimits said:
This doesn't seem to be working for me. I accidentally rebooted into Android (hit the power button) then tried the whole thing from scratch.
I get an image of andy with "no command" when I boot into recovery.
Edit: Seems like a low battery issue. Will try again after charging.
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same here but i have 85% battery
so i guess we will have to re-flash and push the supersu
The only advice I can give to either of you is to try reflashing TWRP again
Actually i did it again and it worked, guess we can't just skip steps.
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Well im glad it worked out for you in the end
It worked after I charged the phone.
Thanks
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How do I return my phone to default in order to install OTA
I have already flashed the stock recovery but my phone is still rooted. Do I need to unroot? I tried installing the OTA and it said it failed.
This method should work on any version with with an unlocked bootloader such as Sprint and T-Mobile - not just the dev editions.
alex94kumar said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP9WXLIzhTY
I want to first say that I did not figure out this method on my own, I saw it on Google+ via Matthew Pierce and modified it to make it easier to follow
Second, **do not try this on a device with a locked bootloader. You need the unlocked bootloader to do this**.
You'll want to first download these 2 things
1) Superuser zip to be installed in recovery (from Chainfire) -> http://download.chainfire.eu/366/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v1.72B.zip
2) New TWRP for 4.4 KitKat (from Hashcode)->
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534850
________________________________________________________________
Here's the method to get root:
1) let the system fully install the 4.4 Kitkat ota and reboot. **Make sure you are on the first OTA before you try to install the KitKat OTA, otherwise your phone could have major issues.** After it installs, do not do anything else, let it boot into android.
1b) Take the SuperSU installable zip and place it onto the internal storage
2) reboot phone to bootloader.
3) install Hashcode's TWRP using mfastboot flash recovery twrp-2.6.3.1-ghost-4.4.img. (**use the motorola fastboot binary**)
4) reboot device to recovery, do not boot into android before this step!
5) go to install and find then select BETA-SuperSU-v1.72B.zip
6) Boot back into android, and if needed, go to the Play Store and install SuperSU from Chainfire
7) enjoy root!
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Anyone knows how to do UNROOT if I used this method to get root?
I get a preflash validation failed because the file size is over the limit, but I've checked the file size is actually smaller than the limit.
Has anyone experience this?
Sorry this might be a noob question.
1) let the system fully install the 4.4 Kitkat ota and reboot.**Make sure you are on the first OTA before you try to install the KitKat OTA, otherwise your phone could have major issues.**
Can someone explain this to me? i keep reading it, but not understanding what it means.
s0nic69 said:
1) let the system fully install the 4.4 Kitkat ota and reboot.**Make sure you are on the first OTA before you try to install the KitKat OTA, otherwise your phone could have major issues.**
Can someone explain this to me? i keep reading it, but not understanding what it means.
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If we're already on 4.4, how do we know if we have the first OTA?
Thanks
chillmeow said:
I get a preflash validation failed because the file size is over the limit, but I've checked the file size is actually smaller than the limit.
Has anyone experience this?
Sorry this might be a noob question.
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I'm getting it too, and I've tried both the mfastboot and regular fastboot and I've tried redownloading the file several times. I'm beyond annoyed at this point I need root so I can restore my apps using titanium backup
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doctor_evil said:
I'm getting it too, and I've tried both the mfastboot and regular fastboot and I've tried redownloading the file several times. I'm beyond annoyed at this point I need root so I can restore my apps using titanium backup
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OK I feel like an idiot. I just noticed that in the fastboot screen it shows that it's locked. I thought developer phones were unlocked by default?
ok after unlocking it I was able to install twrp recovery with no problems
Ok, what am I doing wrong?
I've got an unlocked GSM DE with 4.4.
I used the mac mfastboot to flash twrp and then select recovery. After that it just boots to android telling me I have an unlocked bootloader. Help?
pphi said:
Ok, what am I doing wrong?
I've got an unlocked GSM DE with 4.4.
I used the mac mfastboot to flash twrp and then select recovery. After that it just boots to android telling me I have an unlocked bootloader. Help?
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Are you selecting recovery with the power button or the volume up button? Volume up selects. If you use the power button, the phone just boots normally.
Hello mates,
this morning my nexus 7-wifi (unlocked bot not rooted. w/ CWM) said me there is a system update for new android os. Kitkat.
Then i install the update without getting any CWM backup.
Zip file started to be installed in CWM and it processed all install. steps successfully.
However when the progress bar reach to %100, it said something like "...status 7.... installation aborted" (do not remember clearly).
And after reboot i come across a new boot animation (kitkat's new animation i think) which does not end up to a system start or an error message.
Now,
what should i do to complete installation of kitkat?
Thanks in advance.
cozgun said:
Hello mates,
this morning my nexus 7-wifi (unlocked bot not rooted. w/ CWM) said me there is a system update for new android os. Kitkat.
Then i install the update without getting any CWM backup.
Zip file started to be installed in CWM and it processed all install. steps successfully.
However when the progress bar reach to %100, it said something like "...status 7.... installation aborted" (do not remember clearly).
And after reboot i come across a new boot animation (kitkat's new animation i think) which does not end up to a system start or an error message.
Now,
what should i do to complete installation of kitkat?
Thanks in advance.
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OTA Update cannot be flashed using CWM,you will need to use stock recovery.
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Ben Ling said:
OTA Update cannot be flashed using CWM,you will need to use stock recovery.
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Hi Ben,
what should i do now ? i downloaded a file of 360 MB into my PC, should i flash this file?
or
can i flash the file (~180 MB) which my nexus downloaded over wi-fi? if i am capable of using this file, in which directory should i look for this file ?
Thanks in advance.
cozgun said:
Hi Ben,
what should i do now ? i downloaded a file of 360 MB into my PC, should i flash this file?
or
can i flash the file (~180 MB) which my nexus downloaded over wi-fi? if i am capable of using this file, in which directory should i look for this file ?
Thanks in advance.
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What file have you downloaded ?
Ben Ling said:
What file have you downloaded ?
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tgz file of android 4.4 for nexus 7 2012 wifi. nakasig-krt16s
cozgun said:
tgz file of android 4.4 for nexus 7 2012 wifi. nakasig-krt16s
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you downloaded the factory image ?
yes Ben, the factory image.
Ben,
by the way i cannot open stock recovery. when i push power + v.down, n7 opening in CWM. it will be great if you can help on this as well.
Ben,
by the way i cannot open stock recovery. when i push power + v.down, n7 opening in CWM. it will be great if you can help on this as well.
I did the same
cozgun said:
Ben,
by the way i cannot open stock recovery. when i push power + v.down, n7 opening in CWM. it will be great if you can help on this as well.
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I did the same exact thing that you did and experienced the same error. Luckily, I came across a stickied thread, ""Flashing a factory image with fastboot / return to stock" and followed the instructions EXACTLY and.. it worked! It took me back to 4.3 which was great because at lease tablet was working again! (I had tried everything else I could think of!) What was funny was that within 2 minutes of the tablet up and running again I received the OTA push for 4.4!
I would strongly suggest following the instructions posted in the thread I mentioned above as they worked perfectly.
Boeing787Guy said:
I did the same exact thing that you did and experienced the same error. Luckily, I came across a stickied thread, ""Flashing a factory image with fastboot / return to stock" and followed the instructions EXACTLY and.. it worked! It took me back to 4.3 which was great because at lease tablet was working again! (I had tried everything else I could think of!) What was funny was that within 2 minutes of the tablet up and running again I received the OTA push for 4.4!
I would strongly suggest following the instructions posted in the thread I mentioned above as they worked perfectly.
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Hello buddy,
thank you for the feedback. But i do not want to lose my data in the tablet. So, first i will try to fix this without wiping data.
Currently i install adb files to my pc.
And i managed to find the zip file i need to upgrade from 4.3 to 4.4 without losing any data.
If i can flash this zip file via adb i will be ok. but i cannot flash it via adb, because of the recovery i am using (i think ). With CWM i could not do that. after adb sideload **********.zip command, it says "error: device not found"
now i am looking for a solution to this error.
But if i could have had my tablet open in stock recovery, it might already be solved.
PROBLEM SOLVED.
HERE IS THE STEPS TAKEN:
DOWNLOAD OTA FILE FROM 4.3 TO 4.4 (NOT FACTORY IMAGE).
DOWNLOAD LATEST SDK, RUN SETUP.
PUT THE OTA FILE IN sdk\platform-tools DIRECTORY.
SIDELOADING THE OTAFILE:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/02/1...date-a-nexus-without-root-or-custom-recovery/
IF YOUR DEVICE IS NOT RECOGNIZED DURING SIDELOADING CHECK THIS:
http://blog.dantup.com/2012/10/fixing-adb-device-not-found-with-nexus-7-in-recovery-mode/
AFTER SIDELOADING, IF YOU GET STATUS 7 ERROR, TRY THIS:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47474021&postcount=26&nocache=1&z=7376160805579275
NO DATA LOST IN THIS METHOD.
cozgun said:
PROBLEM SOLVED.
HERE IS THE STEPS TAKEN:
DOWNLOAD OTA FILE FROM 4.3 TO 4.4 (NOT FACTORY IMAGE).
DOWNLOAD LATEST SDK, RUN SETUP.
PUT THE OTA FILE IN sdk\platform-tools DIRECTORY.
SIDELOADING THE OTAFILE:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/02/1...date-a-nexus-without-root-or-custom-recovery/
IF YOUR DEVICE IS NOT RECOGNIZED DURING SIDELOADING CHECK THIS:
http://blog.dantup.com/2012/10/fixing-adb-device-not-found-with-nexus-7-in-recovery-mode/
AFTER SIDELOADING, IF YOU GET STATUS 7 ERROR, TRY THIS:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47474021&postcount=26&nocache=1&z=7376160805579275
NO DATA LOST IN THIS METHOD.
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i try to do that
but when i trying to adb sideload ...zip says error:closed
its maybe im on twrp?
what can i do
plz help me im stuck in bootloop too
plz
pediashkavar buddy,
I am sorry, i have never used twrp.
cozgun said:
PROBLEM SOLVED.
HERE IS THE STEPS TAKEN:
DOWNLOAD OTA FILE FROM 4.3 TO 4.4 (NOT FACTORY IMAGE).
DOWNLOAD LATEST SDK, RUN SETUP.
PUT THE OTA FILE IN sdk\platform-tools DIRECTORY.
SIDELOADING THE OTAFILE:
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/02/1...date-a-nexus-without-root-or-custom-recovery/
IF YOUR DEVICE IS NOT RECOGNIZED DURING SIDELOADING CHECK THIS:
http://blog.dantup.com/2012/10/fixing-adb-device-not-found-with-nexus-7-in-recovery-mode/
AFTER SIDELOADING, IF YOU GET STATUS 7 ERROR, TRY THIS:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47474021&postcount=26&nocache=1&z=7376160805579275
NO DATA LOST IN THIS METHOD.
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Does this work on a rooted nexus?
Only reason I'm asking is cause the sideloading link states "..to update nexus without root..."
tomorrow i will be receiving my Galaxy S4 in the mail, and basically i just want to make sure i will be rooting this phone with the most recent and preferred method.
i found this guide from 2 different sticky threads "[HOW-TO] The ULTIMATE All-In-One Guide - I337M & MDL - MF3 - MK2" and "Frequently Asked Questions"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297900
but i started to see thing different than what i'm used to on the GS3:
(1) "This will not work on Build Number I337UCUAMF3"
is this comparable to the bootloader on the GS3? kinda like how there's a different guide to root a GS3 on the MJB bootloader.
(1b) what version will come out of the box?
should i root it before even putting my SIM card in it so it doesn't have a chance to auto-update?
(2) CASUAL
it sounds like this is an all-in-one, do-it-all Windows application? so i won't need the use of Odin to flash any files?
(3) what's the preferred custom recovery?
i've been using CWM for so many years now, it's just my go-to custom recovery.
SOLVED, see my last post.
mrhomiec said:
tomorrow i will be receiving my Galaxy S4 in the mail, and basically i just want to make sure i will be rooting this phone with the most recent and preferred method.
i found this guide from 2 different sticky threads "[HOW-TO] The ULTIMATE All-In-One Guide - I337M & MDL - MF3 - MK2" and "Frequently Asked Questions"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2297900
but i started to see thing different than what i'm used to on the GS3:
(1) "This will not work on Build Number I337UCUAMF3"
is this comparable to the bootloader on the GS3? kinda like how there's a different guide to root a GS3 on the MJB bootloader.
(1b) what version will come out of the box?
should i root it before even putting my SIM card in it so it doesn't have a chance to auto-update?
(2) CASUAL
it sounds like this is an all-in-one, do-it-all Windows application? so i won't need the use of Odin to flash any files?
(3) what's the preferred custom recovery?
i've been using CWM for so many years now, it's just my go-to custom recovery.
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Chances are you'll get an S4 with a newer firmware. This means you won't be able to use TWRP or CWM, and you can't run AOSP ROMs. You can still root and flash other Touchwiz ROMs.
1) Yes, that's exactly what it is in fact. Bootloaders MF3 and above do not support the only exploit we have to install AOSP ROMs.
1b) Like i said, probably a newer one. Check on the outside of the box and it will have a label somewhere about the software version. If it's not MDB or MDL then you can't use the exploit to get an AOSP ROM.
2) Yes, it is an AIO Windows app, but it won't work unless you get one on MDL or MDB again.
3) If you get the newer firmware, Safestrap is the only recovery, and Touchwiz ROMs are all that's compatible
If you want a better explanation of anything, PM me and I'll be glad to respond as soon as I finish the essay i should be typing at the moment.
so in short, MDB/MDL = awesome.
i really hope i get one of these then. i always flash CM on whatever phone i use.
if i do receive a phone that's MDB/MDL, i should NOT insert my SIM card, and NOT connect to wifi then? that way i can root first?
mrhomiec said:
so in short, MDB/MDL = awesome.
i really hope i get one of these then. i always flash CM on whatever phone i use.
if i do receive a phone that's MDB/MDL, i should NOT insert my SIM card, and NOT connect to wifi then? that way i can root first?
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Exactly, do not let it connect. Just use CASUAL and then either use your root to disable the OTA updater or go straight to a ROM. Then just remember that if you ever have issues and need to flash stock firmware only flash the same and never a newer one.
aw man. just got the phone in, and it's already been updated.
came in on 4.4.2, I337UCUFNB1
found these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52167774
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 (edit, upon more searching, this method seems the most mentioned/preferred)
and i'm wondering if i should even "root" this phone anymore. i feel like if/when a real root method comes out, i can root it then?
i guess the benefit of rooting now, would be to freeze/uninstall Samsung apps. also, would it be any easier to real root after sorta rooting?
edit, some more searching around, rooting right now (and with Safestrap Recovery installed) has a whole bunch of scenarios to be aware of. this is kinda overwhelming coming from the GS3 and Nexus phones/tablets.
edit, what are ROM slots? this sounds like dual-boots to me.
and also, since my phone came with NB1, what is the proper terminology for this situation? because i'm reading references like "NB1 users who took the OTA" and "NB1 users who started out there".
another edit! so i think i'm going to just root, and stop there, is that possible? or do i have to go one step further and install Safestrap Recovery?
i tried to follow the guide above (2nd link), and in Odin i got a FAIL message when i loaded the *.pit file to the PIT slot, and the *.md5 file to the AP slot.
mrhomiec said:
aw man. just got the phone in, and it's already been updated.
came in on 4.4.2, I337UCUFNB1
found these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52167774
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545 (edit, upon more searching, this method seems the most mentioned/preferred)
and i'm wondering if i should even "root" this phone anymore. i feel like if/when a real root method comes out, i can root it then?
i guess the benefit of rooting now, would be to freeze/uninstall Samsung apps. also, would it be any easier to real root after sorta rooting?
edit, some more searching around, rooting right now (and with Safestrap Recovery installed) has a whole bunch of scenarios to be aware of. this is kinda overwhelming coming from the GS3 and Nexus phones/tablets.
edit, what are ROM slots? this sounds like dual-boots to me.
and also, since my phone came with NB1, what is the proper terminology for this situation? because i'm reading references like "NB1 users who took the OTA" and "NB1 users who started out there".
another edit! so i think i'm going to just root, and stop there, is that possible? or do i have to go one step further and install Safestrap Recovery?
i tried to follow the guide above (2nd link), and in Odin i got a FAIL message when i loaded the *.pit file to the PIT slot, and the *.md5 file to the AP slot.
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To root, you'll need to downgrade to mk2 with Odin. See the second post in this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50667360
Then root using saferoot
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jd1639 said:
To root, you'll need to downgrade to mk2 with Odin. See the second post in this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50667360
Then root using saferoot
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i tried following that guide, and i mentioned i got a FAIL message. i'm trying the other guide i linked to see if that method works.
mrhomiec said:
i tried following that guide, and i mentioned i got a FAIL message. i'm trying the other guide i linked to see if that method works.
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Sorry man,I have you the wrong link. Use the all in one tar file from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49687770
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mrhomiec said:
i tried following that guide, and i mentioned i got a FAIL message. i'm trying the other guide i linked to see if that method works.
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The way most people follow on that thread is
1. Flash full NB1 post #2
2. Downgrade to MK2 post # 1
3. Root with safe root
4. Fix wife
5. Install safe strap
6 flash Tw rom of your preference.
7. Flash kernel if needed
8. Flash deadly venom magic tool.
9. Flash super su update.
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netomel said:
6 flash Tw rom of your preference.
7. Flash kernel if needed
8. Flash deadly venom magic tool.
9. Flash super su update.
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flashing DVMT is optional. any modifications to the kernel will void his warranty (Knox 0x1). i'd advise looking into PurifieD or any 'stock' variant rom that does not require a custom kernel to be flashed, at least until your year of warranty goes by. Any post saying 'flashing period will void your warranty' is incorrect. On PurifieD with knox 0x0.
Rhymey said:
flashing DVMT is optional. any modifications to the kernel will void his warranty (Knox 0x1). i'd advise looking into PurifieD or any 'stock' variant rom that does not require a custom kernel to be flashed, at least until your year of warranty goes by. Any post saying 'flashing period will void your warranty' is incorrect. On PurifieD with knox 0x0.
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We can't flash custom kernels on kit kat stock anyway.
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netomel said:
We can't flash custom kernels on kit kat stock anyway. I flashed deadly venom and knox still intouched.
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i am totally lost right now. i finally got this guide to work:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
(i was being dumb, and i forgot to put the phone into Download Mode for Odin)
now, i'm having a problem with the last step...
1. Download all three files above
2. Open ODIN3v3.09
3. Load both Pit and AP together to corerct slot ( Pit >>PIT SLOT.....AP>>PDA SLOT ) and hit start.....
5. When is done....reboot to stock recovery and choose Full Wipe/Factory Reset.
6. Re-Root using Saferoot Method
7. Re-install Safestrap-v3.71
8. Try restoring your back up from safestrap recovery....CONFIRMED WORK...
9. Special Thanks to @Michael3214 @rebel1699 @Maribou @dolph8886 @Surge1223 @jeboo for his bypasslkm exploit and others that help to get WiFi Fixed....
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Flash in Safe Strap then reboot open universal init.d toggle on then press nb1wififix then press the play icon on the top right grant su. After that you'll have wifi on boot.
https://mega.co.nz/#!dct3ALRT!e81l_V...LaYu_yKvCYeHhg
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Code:
adb push bypasslkm /data/local/tmp
cd /data/local/tmp
chmod 755 bypasslkm
./bypasslkm
i cannot get wifi to work on the phone, and also, LTE/data is nowhere to be seen as well, and i'm hoping if i get the wifi fixed, it'll fix the data part too. i tried to flash the bypasslkm.zip via Safestrap Recovery, and it said it was successfully flashed, but still no wifi.
OR, i'm not sure if i did this all backwards. i received the phone today, and instead of putting my SIM card in right away, i booted up the phone, didn't connect to wifi, and attempted this whole rooting process.
then, i can't apply the update.zip for some reason with these instructions...
1. U need Samsung USB driver install to your PC ......Install SAMSUNG KIES and plug your phone, it will install latest driver for your phone....
2. Make sure u unable USB debugging mode on ur phone.....go to menu>settings>more> it should be on top of about device
( Developer options ) but if u dont have it go to about device and click build number 5 time....so that will unable developer options and CHECK USB DEBUGGING.
3. Make sure u have latest ADB ( Android Debugging Bridge ) version 1.0.31.... ANDROID SDK
4. IF you like to update to NB1 coming from MK2 ....Reboot to recovery>>>Apply Update From ADB....( MAKE SURE U DOWNLOAD update.zip AND PLACE IT INSIDE YOUR SD CARD)
5. Go to your PC >>> ADB folder >>> Shift+Right Click >>> Open Command Window Here
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Code:
adb devices
adb sideload update.zip
i get this error...
* cannot read 'update.zip' *
mrhomiec said:
i am totally lost right now. i finally got this guide to work:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
(i was being dumb, and i forgot to put the phone into Download Mode for Odin)
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Hi there! If you have safestrap installed and you still have root on whatever you're currently on, please update to 3.72 (if you haven't already) found here (click), and flash the stock rooted NC1 100% rom via Safestrap over your stock slot found here. This [should] fix your issues 100%. If not, scroll down to where it has the NC1 modem and flash that too.
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Hi there! If you have safestrap installed and you still have root on whatever you're currently on, please update to 3.72 (if you haven't already) found here (click), and flash the stock rooted NC1 100% rom via Safestrap over your stock slot found here. This [should] fix your issues 100%. If not, scroll down to where it has the NC1 modem and flash that too.
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i am on Safestrap Recovery 3.72, and i'm downloading that 100% ROM right now.
so i don't need to worry about the "update.zip" or the "bypasslkm.zip" files anymore?
just flash this ROM via Safestrap Recovery and i'm good to go?
back to my original post then, so i'm used to using CWM as a custom recovery, do i follow the usual steps with Safestrap?
* wipe data/factory reset
* wipe cache
* wipe dalvik cache
* flash ROM
* reboot
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i am on Safestrap Recovery 3.72, and i'm downloading that 100% ROM right now.
so i don't need to worry about the "update.zip" or the "bypasslkm.zip" files anymore?
just flash this ROM via Safestrap Recovery and i'm good to go?
back to my original post then, so i'm used to using CWM as a custom recovery, do i follow the usual steps with Safestrap?
* wipe data/factory reset
* wipe cache
* wipe dalvik cache
* flash ROM
* reboot
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Yup, you got it. Go into advanced wipe on Safestrap and tick all of those. I never bothered with either of those zips. The only thing you might need to do is reflash SuperSU, but I never had an issue using the stock rom, just custom ones. SuperSU DL here.
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Yup, you got it. Go into advanced wipe on Safestrap and tick all of those. I never bothered with either of those zips. The only thing you might need to do is reflash SuperSU, but I never had an issue using the stock rom, just custom ones. SuperSU DL here.
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i found a link somewhere (and i forgot where no with how many tabs i had open originally), for a version of "UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip", but i downloaded the v1.89 from your link anyways (just in case).
the 100% ROM is still downloading, and i noticed something, you said to flash the NC1 modem if i continued to have problems, but i didn't see a mention of that in the link you provided. there's a kernel link if that's what you meant.
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i found a link somewhere (and i forgot where no with how many tabs i had open originally), for a version of "UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.93.zip", but i downloaded the v1.89 from your link anyways (just in case).
the 100% ROM is still downloading, and i noticed something, you said to flash the NC1 modem if i continued to have problems, but i didn't see a mention of that in the link you provided. there's a kernel link if that's what you meant.
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Oh, guh. You're gonna need that kernel too. It's samsung signed so no voiding there. Modem here, just in case.
wipe everything except ext sd > flash rom > download mode, flash kernel in AP slot > boot, see if wifi works. If not, go flash the modem.
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Oh, guh. You're gonna need that kernel too. It's samsung signed so no voiding there. Modem here, just in case.
wipe everything except ext sd > flash rom > download mode, flash kernel in AP slot > boot, see if wifi works. If not, go flash the modem.
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looks like i'm good to go! thank you! :highfive:
i am on 4.4.2, baseband NC1, build NC1, LTE works, wifi works.
only took me 6 hours. :victory:
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looks like i'm good to go! thank you! :highfive:
i am on 4.4.2, baseband NC1, build NC1, LTE works, wifi works.
only took me 6 hours. :victory:
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good to hear! if you have any issues with root just reflash SuperSU in safestrap. you can also jump around on TouchWiz roms now if you want to, but don't let any of them touch your kernel. And if you do, you'll need to flash an AT&T wifi module found here to get wifi working, and a build.prop to get LTE working found here. Have fun!
i think i'ma stay on this 100% ROM. i don't want to screw anything up. everything about rooting this phone is wayyyy out of my comfort zone. all the years of rooting i've done up until now was pretty much the same steps on different devices.
with that, i figure my last post should summarize this adventure.
basically, if you're in the same situation as me, getting a brand new Galaxy S4, automatically updated to 4.4.2 (NB1), here is what i went through. please see the original threads for all the download links.
NB1►DOWNGRADE★UPDATE◄MK2 ★ NB1 FULL ODIN ★ Apr.24.2014 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663545
1. Download all three files above
2. Open ODIN3v3.09
2b. put phone into Download Mode (from a shut down state, hold the Volume Down + Home Button + Power Button to start up)
3. Load both Pit and AP together to corerct slot ( Pit >>PIT SLOT.....AP>>PDA SLOT ) and hit start.....
4. (i don't know where step 4 is)
5. When is done....reboot to stock recovery and choose Full Wipe/Factory Reset.
5b. phone may freeze at the ATT screen, i left it alone for a good few minutes. then i took the chance to power down via holding Power Button, then putting the phone into stock recovery (hold the Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button).
6. Re-Root using Saferoot Method (not really re-rooting since this is a new phone, see below)
7. Re-install Safestrap-v3.71 (and not really re-installing either, also see below)
8. Try restoring your back up from safestrap recovery....CONFIRMED WORK...
8b. i skipped step 8.
9. Special Thanks to @Michael3214 @rebel1699 @Maribou @dolph8886 @Surge1223 @jeboo for his bypasslkm exploit and others that help to get WiFi Fixed....
9b. i skipped step 9 too.
10. download custom ROM, a kernel, and follow directions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52167774&postcount=3
10b. and if needed, download modem here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52167761&postcount=2
11. and DONE, you should be on 4.4.2 again, but this time on NC1.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2565758
Step 1 - setting up the USB drivers
Before you try using this rooting program, you'll need to have the USB drivers installed for your phone.
The easiest way to do this is to install Samsung Kies (Kies 3, fyi). If Kies sees your phone, you're OK for the drivers.
If you don't have the drivers working, the root installer will hang at "waiting for device..."
Step 2 - Enable USB Debugging
The second thing you must do is to enable USB debugging on your phone. Go to "Settings", "More...", then "Developer Options".
If "Developer Options" doesn't appear, then you'll need to enable it - go to "Settings", "More", "About Phone". Scroll down so the "Build Number" is visible, then tap on that several times until developer mode is enabled.
In Developer Options, make sure "USB Debugging" is checkmarked.
Step 3 - Enable USB ADB Access
Make sure that your computer is allowed to use USB debugging on your phone. To do this, unplug your phone (from the phone end, not the computer end) and unlock it. Then, plug in the USB cable back into the phone.
If you see an "Alllow USB debugging?" window pop up, tap on the "Always allow from this computer" to check it, then tap OK.
If you don't see that popup, it's OK, you should be OK to proceed.
That's it for the phone.
Step 4 - Unzip the saferoot.zip
Then you need to unpack the attached ZIP file somewhere onto your PC.
You should have the following when done:
- a file called "install.bat"
- a file called "install.sh"
- a folder called "files"
Step 5 - Root your phone
Double click on the "install.bat" to run the root. It will root and reboot your phone. Once that's done, you're rooted!
The first thing that the install script will ask you is whether or not to install Busybox. Busybox is a program that provides a fairly extensive set of Linux shell utilities that a Unix user would expect to see. If you're not going to be using the shell (terminal emulator or adb shell) then you may not want to install Busybox. You may, however, find that some root-required utilities assume that Busybox is installed.
If SuperSU asks you to update the su binary, choose the "Normal" method.
If SuperSU asks you about disabling Knox, allow it.
This exploit will NOT set the Knox Warranty Void flag. It will set the "Custom" flag, but that's nothing to worry about.
While you're running this, you'll need to keep the phone awake and watch both the computer running the rooting script and your phone.
You shouldn't unplug the phone unless you're prompted by the rooting script. Leave it connected until it's done.
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RECOVERY LOCKED Safestrap Recovery v3.71/v3.72 2014-04-02 KK Beta said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2448925
1. Requirement: Root
2. Requirement: Allow APK install from Unknown Sources
3. Download the Safestrap APK
4. Find the APK using a Filemanager tool and open it on your device, then click "Install".
5. (If updating from an existing Safestrap you might be warned that this will over-write the existing installation. Click the "Yes" equivalent to this
message.)
6. Once installed, open up the Safestrap application as you would any other app.
7. Agree to the disclaimer that you won't try to sue me and hunt me down with a rifle if you manage to break your phone..
8. Then use the "Install Recovery" button. You should see the current version down in the lower left corner of the window. And the "Status:" should say "Installed" when you're done.
9. From there you can reboot and you *should* see a new splash screen during the boot up. While this is showing you can enter Safestrap
10. Recovery using the [ menu ] button.
That's it for the installation! Read below for a brief overview of Safestrap Recovery v3.x
(this part was pretty straight forward)
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Just got a notification for OTA to 5.0.1. Anyone know if this will break root? And if it will install with CWM custom recovery?
Hello, I tried to install in my WiFi model and rooted and I got and error during the installation, so I'm waiting for the opinion of other users. ?
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I kiddy got it too, I'll wait for the zip file lol.
Ya think it is really better to install from the zip file?
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I'll be the guinea pig
I downloaded the OTA but can't find where is the ota file. Any idea where is it?
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Get an error in cwm . shucks
Does someone can post change log please?
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Get an error in cwm . shucks
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Same. My bootloader is locked and tried flashing via cwm and got error. Pls teach me how to update?
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Judge584 said:
Does someone can post change log please?
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Android Central has the log change. It's bug fixes really.
Also, in this thread a user states that apparently only with the full 5.0.1 can you install it with CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/shi...p-nvidia-shield-tablet-ota-android-5-t2982677
You will lose root and CWM after the reboot but those took about 3 minutes to get back .. easy peasy. I'm now at 5.0.1 on my shield with root and CWM.
Cheers.
Hello aegern,
deletes the full update all the data? can you give me the recovery and root attach files?
Thanks
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This should help. Let me know if it works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tablet/general/5-0-1-ota-rooted-shield-tablets-dl-t2983104
d4m45cuz said:
This should help. Let me know if it works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tablet/general/5-0-1-ota-rooted-shield-tablets-dl-t2983104
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:crying: Does not work for me. I tried locking it again, unrooting my tablet and neither with OTA or CWM flash. Any light?
GMrMadrigal said:
:crying: Does not work for me. I tried locking it again, unrooting my tablet and neither with OTA or CWM flash. Any light?
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So here's what I did:
Download the full OTA then reboot to CWM (assuming your rooted + recovery) and unmount system partition ( I believe all others were unmounted) and then delete system, data, cache partitions respectively. Then flash the OTA zip followed by latest supersu.
Just tested this method and I have a rooted 5.01 32GB LTE US model working flawlessly. Even managed to take out the top spot in Hwbot Prime for the Shield (woops to newb for links I see lol)
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So here's what I did:
Download the full OTA then reboot to CWM (assuming your rooted + recovery) and unmount system partition ( I believe all others were unmounted) and then delete system, data, cache partitions respectively. Then flash the OTA zip followed by latest supersu.
Just tested this method and I have a rooted 5.01 32GB LTE US model working flawlessly. Even managed to take out the top spot in Hwbot Prime for the Shield (woops to newb for links I see lol)
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I really appreciate your advice but I get the same error
-- Installing: /storage/sdacrd1/lte-full-5.0.1.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
This package is for "shieldtablet" device; this is a "ardbeg".
E:Error in /storage/sdacrd1/lte-full-5.0.1.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
I've tried with a few zip updates through in xda but nothing. I guess is because the CWM recovery image but Im not an expert on this and cant be sure if flashing the stock recovery will let me make the OTA successfully. But neither i have found the stock recovery image
GMrMadrigal said:
:crying: Does not work for me. I tried locking it again, unrooting my tablet and neither with OTA or CWM flash. Any light?
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GMrMadrigal said:
I really appreciate your advice but I get the same error
-- Installing: /storage/sdacrd1/lte-full-5.0.1.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
This package is for "shieldtablet" device; this is a "ardbeg".
E:Error in /storage/sdacrd1/lte-full-5.0.1.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
I've tried with a few zip updates through in xda but nothing. I guess is because the CWM recovery image but Im not an expert on this and cant be sure if flashing the stock recovery will let me make the OTA successfully. But neither i have found the stock recovery image
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Look in this thread: [.zip] Nvidia Shield Tablet OTA Android 5.0.1, first page posted by user SeVIIn.
Use that zip file, no issues with it.
l0ud_sil3nc3 said:
Look in this thread: [.zip] Nvidia Shield Tablet OTA Android 5.0.1, first page posted by user SeVIIn.
Use that zip file, no issues with it.
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Nice, I'm going to download it, and I'll tell if it work! :fingers-crossed:
GMrMadrigal said:
Nice, I'm going to download it, and I'll tell if it work! :fingers-crossed:
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So, did it work for you? I've tried the file in both this link and the official update and get the same thing with both. I'm still on KK and I can't install either the 5.0 or the 5.01 updates. I get the same "this is an ardbeg" error with any update I try to flash, and I'm flashing the full files, not the incremental updates. In fact, I have two tablets (both lte) and I updated the first one to 5.0 a week ago, no problem, but the new one I just bought, I can't even though I'm using the same files (cwm and update). I'm stumped.
Bah. nm. I went back and reinstalled the recovery from here again, http://forum.xda-developers.com/shi.../recovery-cwm-recovery-nvidia-shield-t2848064. Flashed 5.01 just fine. Not sure where I got the other recovery.
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So, did it work for you? I've tried the file in both this link and the official update and get the same thing with both. I'm still on KK and I can't install either the 5.0 or the 5.01 updates. I get the same "this is an ardbeg" error with any update I try to flash, and I'm flashing the full files, not the incremental updates. In fact, I have two tablets (both lte) and I updated the first one to 5.0 a week ago, no problem, but the new one I just bought, I can't even though I'm using the same files (cwm and update). I'm stumped.
Bah. nm. I went back and reinstalled the recovery from here again, http://forum.xda-developers.com/shi.../recovery-cwm-recovery-nvidia-shield-t2848064. Flashed 5.01 just fine. Not sure where I got the other recovery.
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Hi dgjenkins, sorry answer so late. So, answering you first, not, it did not work for me. I actually did give up, the bad was that I tried so many ways to do it that I freezed the tablet and did not start again. Well, looking out there, I found this amazing video who saved my tablet of bust it again the wall and start from the original firmware.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsMo1tPlIFU
I did intal the Minimal ADB and Fastboot
Copy the image files in to the Minimal ADB and Fasboot directory c:\Programs Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot
Ope Minimal ADB and Fastboot
-Type: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
-Type: fastboot flash boot boot.img
-Type: fastboot flash system system.img
-Type: fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
-Type: fastboot flash staging blob
-Type: fastboot flash dtb tegra124-tn8-p1761-1270-a04-e-battery.dtb
And done . I can now install the updates from the stock firmware. Maybe I will root it again once a stable way to root the shield tablet appear out there. :cyclops:
Happy Holidays and Thanks for the interest! :good:
Nvidia updates definitely trump Android ones. These days, Google is in the habit of pretending that a nexus 5 camera bug is worthy of a new Android version (that was KitKat) or that an update is a great place to break functionality (App Ops, also with KitKat). Anything that's not a minor version with updates you know you want... Avoid on a non Nexus unless you have a great reason for it.
Manufacturers besides Google, see, they do this thing I like to call quality control. They generally release an OS that is ready for the hardware and software*. Crazy, right?
* unless that hardware is, say, the pen
Just received the update!!!
Xavier102296 said:
Just received the update!!!
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Do I need to flash stock 4.4.2 recovery to update to lolipop? Right now I have twrp
CustomOblama said:
Do I need to flash stock 4.4.2 recovery to update to lolipop? Right now I have twrp
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If you are on 4.4.2 then yes flash that stock recovery, or if you are on 4.4.4 then flash the stock recovery from that. The update will not happen on a custom recovery like cwm or twrp.
Do any have the stock recovery img for the moto g xt1031 for boost Mobile ?
Stock Recovery
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23681161096070293
Now, can someone capture the OTA and share it here. That would be awesome!
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23681161096070293
Now, can someone capture the OTA and share it here. That would be awesome!
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What version is that recovery for? 4.4.4 or 4.4.2?
I just flashed it but it won't go into recovery it shows the android guy with a triangle ...and its 4.4.4 recovery
eric181991 said:
I just flashed it but it won't go into recovery it shows the android guy with a triangle ...and its 4.4.4 recovery
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Try this:
With the phone powered off, press the VOL DOWN KEY for 2-3 seconds then POWER key then release.
2. The device will display different BOOT OPTIONS
3. Use the VOL DOWN Key to SCROLL to Recovery and VOL UP Key to select
Tip: If the device reboots, you may have waited to long to make a selection, you will need to begin the process again.
4. The device will display the Motorola logo and then the Android in distress ( logo with Exclamation mark)
5. Press and hold the VOL UP key for 10-15 seconds. While still holding the VOL UP key tap and release the POWER key
Is this the soak test or the official roll out?
Soak
Im on stock 4.4.4 rooted and stock recovery but still no update and I also tried moto manager still nothing
You won't get the Soak Test OTA unless you opted in for Motorola Feedback Network after you created your account on Motorola's website, that would make it to where you would have gotten an email for an invite to participate in the Soak Test, so if you didn't opt in for MFN, then you didn't get chosen for an email invite which means you'll have to wait with the masses for the regular update rollout.
EDIT: Btw, it won't make a difference going to do that now as all of the selected people have been chosen and the Soak Test has already started.
What ROM?
eric181991,
What ROM are you on that you were wanting this recovery for? Also are you familiar with using fasboot and adb commands. If so why not just flash back to full, out of the box stock, and then apply the OTA UPDATE, from there. If you like I can provide a link that contains the stock 4.4.4 image. Once you run the .bat file your phone will be brand new. Then you can apply the update. Is the update saved to your phones internal memory? If so transfer it to a computer or SD card so you are certain not to overwrite it.
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eric181991,
What ROM are you on that you were wanting this recovery for? Also are you familiar with using fasboot and adb commands. If so why not just flash back to full, out of the box stock, and then apply the OTA UPDATE, from there. If you like I can provide a link that contains the stock 4.4.4 image. Once you run the .bat file your phone will be brand new. Then you can apply the update. Is the update saved to your phones internal memory? If so transfer it to a computer or SD card so you are certain not to overwrite it.
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I'm on stock 4.4.4 and I flashed the stock recovery IMG
Download and unzip to..
eric181991,
First things first SAVE a copy of thr OTA file from Motorola/Boost then you are safe to continue. Once that is done procede with these instructions. Download the file below, boot into your phones bootloader screen (volume up and power for 5-6 seconds and release), connect your phone to your pc with a usb cable, unzip the download to the same folder where your adb/fastboot is on your pc, open the .xml file and double click the windows batch file. Only do this after you have safely copied the OTA file to your computer though. When its finished transfer the OTA back to your phones internal memory and install it. Be sure to save a copy of it and share it with us though. Please.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/pxwrcpdzi...21.14-L1.57_57_release-keys-cid9.xml.zip?dl=0
I definitely will
Apparently someone caught the ota here > http://androidforums.com/threads/get-ready-for-otas.897474/page-2
I've made a nandroid backup of Android 5.0.2 (untouched) update on XT1031 using Philz Recovery.
Update: you'll need to extract system.ext4.tar from system.ext4.tar.zip and place it in the backup folder.
Links:
Taken down by Motorola's request
VitaTaf said:
I've made a nandroid backup of Android 5.0.2 (untouched) update on XT1031 using Philz Recovery.
Link
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can this be flashed through twrp recovery? I'm still on paranoid android 4.4.4. -thnks
jj411 said:
can this be flashed through twrp recovery? I'm still on paranoid android 4.4.4. -thnks
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Unfortunately I don't believe so. You could just flash the Philz recovery in TWRP.