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Main Version Is Older! Update Fail! Message

Hi,
Thanks in advance for anyone who tries to help me.
A few weeks ago I tried to gain root access to HTC Eris. I followed the prereq and part one of the guide but stopped there. Rebooted my phone, checked the version (2.1) and went about reinstalling apps and such.
Now I want to install a different ROM so I went back and tried to start from the beginning and put PB00IMG.zip on my phone, went to hboot, let run but then I get the message "Main Version is older! Update Fail! Do you want to reboot device?"
So when I move onto III in the walk through, I get an error on the command
adb push flash_image /system/bin
It would seem like I've lost root right? Is there anyway I can check to see if I accidentally installed the leak w/o root?
Thanks,
Nate

Easy way is to do
adb shell
if the prompt is
$
your likely on leak
if the prompt is
#
your on root.
Once your on root, flash recovery.

I am anticipating the next question, so here is your answer. If you did indeed root your phone, you should have loaded a recovery image as jcase mentioned.
First, load the new ROM onto the root of your sd card. Next, power off your phone. Then, hold down the vol up button and turn on your phone. It should boot into the recovery console. From here to load another ROM, you need to perform a wipe and then load your new ROM by flashing. You should see a Wipe and Flash from Zip menu option in recovery.
In the Wipe menu, choose the first two options in order (factory reset and cache). Wait for each to complete. Next, pressing vol down should get you back to the main menu. From here choose Flash from Zip and then select the ROM zip file you loaded onto your sd card and wait for the update to complete. Last, reboot your phone from the menu.

jcase said:
Easy way is to do
adb shell
if the prompt is
$
your likely on leak
if the prompt is
#
your on root.
Once your on root, flash recovery.
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$
When you say "likely" you pretty much mean "sorry but you're non-rooted and I don't want to be the one to tell you" ?

xnatex21 said:
$
When you say "likely" you pretty much mean "sorry but you're non-rooted and I don't want to be the one to tell you" ?
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You have 2.1 from the OTA, or on phone at purchase or from an image you flashed?

try su
xnatex21 said:
$
When you say "likely" you pretty much mean "sorry but you're non-rooted and I don't want to be the one to tell you" ?
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adb shell
$ su
If you still have a $ then you most "likely" loaded a leak rather then root. If you get a # then you are in luck.
I don't remember if the the leak that included su had adb set to root by default.
good luck.

jcase said:
You have 2.1 from the OTA, or on phone at purchase or from an image you flashed?
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I followed a guide a few weeks ago that must have been for the leaked version of 2.1.
thisismyanonymousaccount said:
adb shell
$ su
If you still have a $ then you most "likely" loaded a leak rather then root. If you get a # then you are in luck.
I don't remember if the the leak that included su had adb set to root by default.
good luck.
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I get
su: permission denied
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I guess that means my phone I'm stuck with it...FML!

xnatex21 said:
I guess that means my phone I'm stuck with it...FML!
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Yes, sadly you are now stuck with the Leak.
Stay tuned as the devs are still working on it.

g00gl3 said:
Yes, sadly you are now stuck with the Leak.
Stay tuned as the devs are still working on it.
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Does anyone know what HTC says about all of this? Can I send the phone back to them and have them "restore" the phone to factory settings?

xnatex21 said:
Does anyone know what HTC says about all of this? Can I send the phone back to them and have them "restore" the phone to factory settings?
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Technically, modifying your device would void warranties. Even if they could "restore" the device, it would still have the newer bootloader that is causing the rooting issue. Some people have "lost" or "broken" the device bad enough that they could get a replacement from Verizon. However, there is mixed results as to what bootloader the refurbished devices come back with.

I posted before about the safety of re-rooting my eris from 1.5 to a rooted 2.2 rom, and due to lack of responses on any forums over the web, I jumped the gun today. First off my Eris after un-rooting it, wouldn't take the OTA update for 2.1, it downloaded and verified that, but after it rebooted, it was still at 1.5 saying no new updates are available. I cannot download the eris 1 click root app as it's only for 2.1 I'm assuming because it says it's not compatible with 1.5 firmware when I download it. I tried to follow this guide [Walkthrough] From stock (1.5) to rooted 2.1 (update - new link) - xda-developers and when I installed the PB00IMG.zip it downloaded but failed to flash and the screen read "Main version is older". I tried this guide All-In-One Auto-Root Script - Page 4 - xda-developers and when it says it's flashing the root image, it goes straight to a screen with only two options "recovery" something and "fastboot". None of which are listed as options in the guides. I am just trying to root my 1.5 eris and flash the KaosFroyo V3 eris rom with Amon Ra's recovery image. Thanks if anyone can help my problem, or shed light on the situation! Sorry if there's been a fix to this problem already stated, I've desperately been browsing many forums and hundreds of replies to no avail. Thanks again.

It looks to me like you got a pretty reasonable answer to the same question over on Android Forums
bftb0

How easy is it to root nexus 7?

Hello Everyone,
I am thinking about buying the nexus 7, however I only want to do so to root it.
I have rooted my HTC Incredible and my Kindle Fire, both of those were pretty easy to root.
Is the nexus 7 just as easy?
I have done some looking around I know there is a utility for the nexus 7 similar to the one for the kindle fire.
I have some experience with rooting but am definitely not an expert.
Any input would be appreciated.
Thank you,

There are many ToolKits available, check the Android Development sub-forum and look for "Nexus 7 ToolKit", I'd post a link but I need 10 posts.

dont use toolkits.
without a toolkit.. fastboot oem unlock, flash a custom recovery, flash a custom rom or the su binaries, reboot, and profit. thats all. never any need for a root toolkit on any nexus device.

Your be wise to listen to the senior member than the junior member who uses toolkits. :thumbup:
Especially since he has a similar thread askmg the same thing.
Sent From My N7 via White Tapatalk

simms22 said:
dont use toolkits.
without a toolkit.. fastboot oem unlock, flash a custom recovery, flash a custom rom or the su binaries, reboot, and profit. thats all. never any need for a root toolkit on any nexus device.
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But doesnt that mean that I will have to run commands?
I am intimidated by commands

ÜBER™ said:
Your be wise to listen to the senior member than the junior member who uses toolkits. :thumbup:
Especially since he has a similar thread askmg the same thing.
Sent From My N7 via White Tapatalk
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Thanks for that info, I didn't know. I just explained that Toolkits are available if he chooses to use them. After all, he asked how easy is it to root.

Beeg Boy said:
But doesnt that mean that I will have to run commands?
I am intimidated by commands
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1st command.. fastboot oem unlock(this unlocks your bootloader)
2nd command.. fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img
then use the recovery to flash what you want, a custom rom(it has root) or the su binaries
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CJHolderUK said:
Thanks for that info, I didn't know. I just explained that Toolkits are available if he chooses to use them. After all, he asked how easy is it to root.
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toolkits generally are easy. but its also easier to mess things up. and if you dont know what you are doing in the first place at that point, its easy to turn your device into a real brick. taking a little time to learn the right way will also save you when you mess up your device too, since its generally easy to fix things if you are semi familiar. plus, the people that make the root toolkits also mess up sometimes. so you can do everything right in a root toolkit and still mess up

simms22 said:
1st command.. fastboot oem unlock(this unlocks your bootloader)
2nd command.. fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img
then use the recovery to flash what you want, a custom rom(it has root) or the su binaries
That does sound pretty easy.
I am going to come to you for help when I get my G7
I keep reading people's posts about their G7 C90 and other numbers, are they talking about serial numbers?
Are we able to look at the package and identify by the serial number when it was made?
So, if we look for a newer serial number we wont run into some of the QA issues people are having?
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Beeg Boy said:
simms22 said:
1st command.. fastboot oem unlock(this unlocks your bootloader)
2nd command.. fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img
then use the recovery to flash what you want, a custom rom(it has root) or the su binaries
That does sound pretty easy.
I am going to come to you for help when I get my G7
I keep reading people's posts about their G7 C90 and other numbers, are they talking about serial numbers?
Are we able to look at the package and identify by the serial number when it was made?
So, if we look for a newer serial number we wont run into some of the QA issues people are having?
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ive got mine from an older batch, no issues here.
honestly, it doesnt make a difference to me which method you chose to root your device, its your device. im just tired of reading new threads that people have started because they messed up their devices using a root toolkit, then really messed it up trying to fix it(because they didnt know how). yea, helping them increases my thanks and post counts, but id rather they didnt need that help to begin with :silly:
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simms22 said:
Beeg Boy said:
ive got mine from an older batch, no issues here.
honestly, it doesnt make a difference to me which method you chose to root your device, its your device. im just tired of reading new threads that people have started because they messed up their devices using a root toolkit, then really messed it up trying to fix it(because they didnt know how). yea, helping them increases my thanks and post counts, but id rather they didnt need that help to begin with :silly:
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What do I need installed on my PC to run the command?
Anything in particular? Or do I just pull up a command line and run it?
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Beeg Boy said:
simms22 said:
What do I need installed on my PC to run the command?
Anything in particular? Or do I just pull up a command line and run it?
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adb/fastboot. this works, its not the most recent but has all that you need. adb for dummies(both adb and fastboot are included) http://www.mediafire.com/?qrjo6bi8ayblj1r
and the driver for your device. when i plugged my device in via usb while it was in tbe bootloader, the android driver installed all by itself(windows7).
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simms22 said:
Beeg Boy said:
adb/fastboot. this works, its not the most recent but has all that you need. adb for dummies(both adb and fastboot are included) http://www.mediafire.com/?qrjo6bi8ayblj1r
and the driver for your device. when i plugged my device in via usb while it was in tbe bootloader, the android driver installed all by itself(windows7).
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Cool, thanks for the info.
I installed ADB when I rooted my Kindle Fire, will that work or do I need the file you posted?
I am hoping to get a G7 within the next few weeks.
I hope you are down for helping me should I decide not to use a tool kit.
Thanks for your help.
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Beeg Boy said:
Cool, thanks for the info.
I installed ADB when I rooted my Kindle Fire, will that work or do I need the file you posted?
I am hoping to get a G7 within the next few weeks.
I hope you are down for helping me should I decide not to use a tool kit.
Thanks for your help.
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na, if you have adb and fastboot then you dont need the file i posted. let me know when/if you need help

simms22 said:
na, if you have adb and fastboot then you dont need the file i posted. let me know when/if you need help
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Will do
So, just out of curiosity, is it possible to root any android device using command lines?
I was thinking of buying an off brand android tablet on eBay just to tinker with.
Can I use commands to root that as well?

Beeg Boy said:
Will do
So, just out of curiosity, is it possible to root any android device using command lines?
I was thinking of buying an off brand android tablet on eBay just to tinker with.
Can I use commands to root that as well?
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well, the "fastboot oem unlock" is only for nexus devices. google made it easy to unlock the bootloader of any nexus, they made it an option. once you enter that line, you will have a popup on that device that explains that you will lose whatever data, then you press either yes or no. also, you can relock any nexus device with "fastboot oem lock"

I used a toolkit and didn't mess anything up. Took me 30 mins from getting it out o the box.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app

Mannn121 said:
I used a toolkit and didn't mess anything up. Took me 30 mins from getting it out o the box.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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absolutely, most wont mess anything up, but many will. took me 4 minutes without a toolkit though

SGH-I337M Rooted user

All set, thanks anyways guys he got the files needed

shabbypenguin said:
Hey i have a request, i need a few files dumped off the canadian variant, if someone is so kind and willing http://shabbypenguin.com/getdownload.php?file=Tools/Unbrick-Creator.zip to flash that in recovery and upload the files that would be great .
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Bump. The community is in great need of this for the I337M device. If possible, we are looking for this dumped from someone with the latest firmware installed but anything at all will be a plus. I'll offer $10.00 to the user the produces this via PayPal. It's simple, just flash the file from the OP's post and then upload the files using any file hosting site. Then buy yourself a meal with the free $10.00...

connexion2005 said:
Bump. The community is in great need of this for the I337M device. If possible, we are looking for this dumped from someone with the latest firmware installed but anything at all will be a plus. I'll offer $10.00 to the user the produces this via PayPal. It's simple, just flash the file from the OP's post and then upload the files using any file hosting site. Then buy yourself a meal with the free $10.00...
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In progress. can someone shoot the link to steps? I have the zip, and a rooted s4 i377m (rogers) running stock 4.2.2 .....I need to flash it to kitkat gummy rom shortly, so if someone can let me know the steps, and what this will do the device I run it on, I'll go ahead and run it, then upload the files....
ah I see. Completed successfully. uploading....
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Had a look at the .sh file, and I believe the paths need to be updated for the Canadian variant. ie: /sdcard/Unbrick_Files/ should actually be: /storage/sdcard/Unbrick_Files
I flashed via latest CWM, and none of the data paths were created on the sd card, yet the process said it completed.

azuziel said:
In progress. can someone shoot the link to steps? I have the zip, and a rooted s4 i377m (rogers) running stock 4.2.2 .....I need to flash it to kitkat gummy rom shortly, so if someone can let me know the steps, and what this will do the device I run it on, I'll go ahead and run it, then upload the files....
ah I see. Completed successfully. uploading....
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Had a look at the .sh file, and I believe the paths need to be updated for the Canadian variant. ie: /sdcard/Unbrick_Files/ should actually be: /storage/sdcard/Unbrick_Files
I flashed via latest CWM, and none of the data paths were created on the sd card, yet the process said it completed.
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it does it all while in recovery which is linked to /sdcard so that shouldnt matter. if youre savvy with adb or terminal emulator you can just run teh dd command found in teh script and that will generate the image

shabbypenguin said:
it does it all while in recovery which is linked to /sdcard so that shouldnt matter. if youre savvy with adb or terminal emulator you can just run teh dd command found in teh script and that will generate the image
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yep, I've flashed it to a rooted i377m with latest CWM 4 times now. I boot in to recovery, install the zip, Script says it runs, I get no errors whatsoever. Yet when I browse both internal SD, and external SD, I'm not seeing *any* folders/files created. Let me see what I can figure out.
I flashed to gummy 1.1, but I'm downloading the official 4.2.2 and 4.3 official Samsung fw and kernels now. I don't mind backing up current rom, flashing back to official fw, and then running the tool again, but I want to see if I can figure out why it wasn't able to copy on a co-orkers unit that is still running a rooted stock. Let me try and run it via terminal when my co-worker arrives with his device. Sorry for the delay. I want to dump these files as it can only help myself and other i377m users.
@connexion2005 - Not concerned with the 10 bucks. Keep it for a couple of beers while un-bricking.

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azuziel said:
yep, I've flashed it to a rooted i377m with latest CWM 4 times now. I boot in to recovery, install the zip, Script says it runs, I get no errors whatsoever. Yet when I browse both internal SD, and external SD, I'm not seeing *any* folders/files created. Let me see what I can figure out.
I flashed to gummy 1.1, but I'm downloading the official 4.2.2 and 4.3 official Samsung fw and kernels now. I don't mind backing up current rom, flashing back to official fw, and then running the tool again, but I want to see if I can figure out why it wasn't able to copy on a co-orkers unit that is still running a rooted stock. Let me try and run it via terminal when my co-worker arrives with his device. Sorry for the delay. I want to dump these files as it can only help myself and other i377m users.
@connexion2005 - Not concerned with the 10 bucks. Keep it for a couple of beers while un-bricking.
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So I reverted to stock today, and then restored my official Samsung backup, then watched my device apply update for i377m 4.3 jellybean.
Issue now, is that I've lost root and haven't been able to verify thru my searches wether or not the auto-root file I used on 4.2.2, would work on 4.3. Anyone know? If not, anyone know if updated files exist? Once I get them, I can re-root and get these files uploaded. Sorry for the delay guys, busy week at work this week.
edit - I'm fairly confident that the cf-auto-root method will still work, however with knox being installed, voids the warranty as triangle away wont work on this now. Which is fine, I work in IT dept and if I need a new phone, I'll just have another sent over.

azuziel said:
So I reverted to stock today, and then restored my official Samsung backup, then watched my device apply update for i377m 4.3 jellybean.
Issue now, is that I've lost root and haven't been able to verify thru my searches wether or not the auto-root file I used on 4.2.2, would work on 4.3. Anyone know? If not, anyone know if updated files exist? Once I get them, I can re-root and get these files uploaded. Sorry for the delay guys, busy week at work this week.
edit - I'm fairly confident that the cf-auto-root method will still work, however with knox being installed, voids the warranty as triangle away wont work on this now. Which is fine, I work in IT dept and if I need a new phone, I'll just have another sent over.
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you nee dto have root and a custom kernel to prevent samsungs root blocking stuff, not sure if cf-root does all that.

knox defeated
It doesn't no, but all KNOX does from my understanding, is record the flash attempt into it, and once this happens, no triangle away or flash counter reset method will work. However, just found this method on how to root Canadian/US s4 running QUALCOMM chipsets only (LTE and most US devices).
It does require cooking the root into the official firmware, and flashing via download mode/odin 3.09. I'll try that this weekend. I would post the link, but evidently i'm not allows yet. Just google "universal-root-de-la-vega-script" for the method.
Ciao for now,
Az

connexion2005 said:
Bump. The community is in great need of this for the I337M device. If possible, we are looking for this dumped from someone with the latest firmware installed but anything at all will be a plus. I'll offer $10.00 to the user the produces this via PayPal. It's simple, just flash the file from the OP's post and then upload the files using any file hosting site. Then buy yourself a meal with the free $10.00...
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I'm on 4.3 now. Might root later on today. Are these files still required for 4.3 JB? I do have the 4.2.2 firmware I've uploaded to TPB, however I cannot revert to 4.2.2 from what I understand. More than happy to help if you require these from 4.3 i377m RWC.

azuziel said:
I'm on 4.3 now. Might root later on today. Are these files still required for 4.3 JB? I do have the 4.2.2 firmware I've uploaded to TPB, however I cannot revert to 4.2.2 from what I understand. More than happy to help if you require these from 4.3 i377m RWC.
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that will work just fine

shabbypenguin said:
that will work just fine
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Care to leave manual steps? I dont rub custom recovery, as I rooted without tripping knox.
Can i run script via adb or term emulator?
Sent from my SGH-I337M

adb shell or terminal will work fine
su
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 of=/sdcard/Unbrick.img bs=4096 count=50000
i would suggest zipping it up as it will cut it down drastically in size and then if you could upload that it would be awesome

shabbypenguin said:
adb shell or terminal will work fine
su
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 of=/sdcard/Unbrick.img bs=4096 count=50000
i would suggest zipping it up as it will cut it down drastically in size and then if you could upload that it would be awesome
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done and zipped. Looks like it ran no problem from elevated terminal. Not sure where to upload too, maybe TPB or a dropbox. I'll PM you the login/URL.

Hello,
Is this for a similar effort as the S3 Unbrick? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2549068
Thanks.

Rooting?

I'm new to xda and obviously I'm not a dev. I just want to root my Axon 7 so I can download root apps. I'm not tech savvy at all and I've created this thread because I have no idea what to do with this page : http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-stay-t3461165 . Can anyone give a step by step tutorial on how to root my phone?
I feel so so out of place here... please don't scold me :x
inb4 banned cuz didn't read the rules or stickies
I'm running B29.

What version are you running? B20/B27/B29

If you are not tech savvy, do not attempt the root method. It's for advance user and too many people have bricked their phone already. Just read the threads and you will know what I mean.

S8ntsHaz3 said:
What version are you running? B20/B27/B29
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I'm running B29.
And yes I can probably guess the amount of people who bricked their phones. But what if everything were to be laid out simple and I follow the directions in every respect? I'm not going to start rooting until I know what I'm doing. So don't worry. I'm stupid but I'm not THAT stupid.

No your fine lmao I started with this phone so we're pretty much same level. As to my understanding it is possible but I would wait just a bit for the b29 stuff to come out.

Don't worry, you're not the only one. I've been reading these tutorials and it's all gibberish, lol.... Every phone I have has been rooted within the first day, this phone I've had over 2 months, and I still can't get it. So you're not alone, lol...

There definitely needs to be some cleaning done on this forum, with far too many threads covering the same topics and many OPs being out of date.
Best rooting guide I found was buried in a thread, but is now also out of date if you're running B29.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68302434&postcount=157
It might help if you're still on B27. I used it, had root and bootloader still locked, updated to B29 for the security patch, and was able to keep TWRP but lost root. Having TWRP still allows me to flash all the Google pixel stuff though, which is nice

Bolandk said:
There definitely needs to be some cleaning done on this forum, with far too many threads covering the same topics and many OPs being out of date.
Best rooting guide I found was buried in a thread, but is now also out of date if you're running B29.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68302434&postcount=157
It might help if you're still on B27. I used it, had root and bootloader still locked, updated to B29 for the security patch, and was able to keep TWRP but lost root. Having TWRP still allows me to flash all the Google pixel stuff though, which is nice
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I'm looking closely at this phone now myself...
I've seen the bootloader thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204
I'm only interest in this if I can successfully unlock the bootloader and stock root is possible...from what I've read, BOTH can be done. According to the root thread, the model I need (A2017G) is listed as unlockable, correct? What's the difference between a2017g B02 and B03??
RoOSTA

totalFX said:
I'm new to xda and obviously I'm not a dev. I just want to root my Axon 7 so I can download root apps. I'm not tech savvy at all and I've created this thread because I have no idea what to do with this page : http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-stay-t3461165 . Can anyone give a step by step tutorial on how to root my phone?
I feel so so out of place here... please don't scold me :x
inb4 banned cuz didn't read the rules or stickies
I'm running B29.
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OK I have read far too many of these questions here about root on B29 - so here goes.
1. Go to the ZTE website, download the stock B20, and install it.
2. http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204 use this to get TWRP installed on your phone - don't worry about root.
3. http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-stay-t3461165 UNLOCK the bootloader
4. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68873482&postcount=2 flash boot file, system file, and SuperSU 2.65
Now please relax - anyone here with any dev skills whatsoever are neck deep in other projects (like CM13). B29 hasn't been out long and the only stock image we have from ZTE is B20, which doesn't give us a ton to work with

I also very new to android smartphone and I also feel so so out of place too.
I wish someone make a video how to root this axon 7 phone.
search around youtube jailbrake iPhone is so easy root samsung phone is so easy.... but root axon 7 nothing
I love axon 7 so much now but if I know it's so hard to root i'm just gonna buy samsung phone .
so F..... tired of this youtube ads
ads block is the only reason why I want to root
and that is the only reason why I jailbrake all my ideviese

For me, also with B29, the best and easy way was this from rczrider (thanx a lot). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69507226&postcount=766
But one issue after root: I have no access to system, i noticed that, as i install Gsam Battery Monitor root companion, that will install in priv-app but i was write protect. Also RootExplorer was not possible to copy/delete files in system, because write protect. How to change that?

tasar said:
For me, also with B29, the best and easy way was this from rczrider (thanx a lot). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69507226&postcount=766
But one issue after root: I have no access to system, i noticed that, as i install Gsam Battery Monitor root companion, that will install in priv-app but i was write protect. Also RootExplorer was not possible to copy/delete files in system, because write protect. How to change that?
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I forgot to add a final step to that list. I've updated it and here's the new one:
Copy everything off your internal storage that you don't want to lose.
Get all of the files you need from the steps below and put them on your microSD card.
Flash TWRP (recovery) using the method in the OP (B27 file is fine). You don't need to flash the boot image.
Unlock the bootloader (B27 is fine): http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-stay-t3461165
Flash B29: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68873482&postcount=2
Boot phone, set it up, whatever
*Reboot to TWRP, go to Advanced > Terminal and type: reboot disemmcwp
This will leave you with an unlocked bootloader, a fully functioning TWRP (no data encryption issue), and rooted B29. You will not be able to receive OTAs.
*This disables write protection and allows your changes (such as AdAway) to stick with reboot. You need to run this before your changes will stick. You don't have to use TWRP (you could also use a terminal emulator or ADB), but I find that since you have to reboot anyway, it's just as easy to do it in TWRP.
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In case anyone stumbles across this thread, here's a "Newbie's Guide to Unlocking and Rooting the Axon 7": http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/newbies-guide-to-unlocking-rooting-axon-t3496234
It will be updated as necessary and contains a step-by-step process with links to the appropriate threads.

So are they still releasing a new bootloader unlock tool? Or should I just go ahead and do these steps?
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polar2792 said:
So are they still releasing a new bootloader unlock tool? Or should I just go ahead and do these steps?
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Yes, ZTE still supports bootloader unlocking on the Axon 7. It is currently on hold, but yes, our understanding is that they will be releasing a new process (likely with Nougat).
I can't think of any reason not to unlock now because you can always re-lock if you want to. Who knows what the new process will entail.

rczrider said:
[*] *Reboot to TWRP, go to Advanced > Terminal and type: reboot disemmcwp
*This disables write protection and allows your changes (such as AdAway) to stick with reboot. You need to run this before your changes will stick. You don't have to use TWRP (you could also use a terminal emulator or ADB), but I find that since you have to reboot anyway, it's just as easy to do it in TWRP.
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Thanks, reboot disemmcwp fixed my write access to /system

rczrider said:
Yes, ZTE still supports bootloader unlocking on the Axon 7. It is currently on hold, but yes, our understanding is that they will be releasing a new process (likely with Nougat).
I can't think of any reason not to unlock now because you can always re-lock if you want to. Who knows what the new process will entail.
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Yea well I was hoping the new tool wouldn't kill the warranty but that's wishful thinking, and after some thought I highly doubt that will happen. So time to unlock the bootloader,l and flash TWRP.....soon as I get off work in 9 hours.
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polar2792 said:
Yea well I was hoping the new tool wouldn't kill the warranty but that's wishful thinking, and after some thought I highly doubt that will happen. So time to unlock the bootloader,l and flash TWRP.....soon as I get off work in 9 hours.
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I think ZTE will eventually put out a bootloader unlock without killing the warranty. But, yeah, either way it's easy enough to do it on your own now.

rczrider said:
I forgot to add a final step to that list. I've updated it and here's the new one:
Copy everything off your internal storage that you don't want to lose.
Get all of the files you need from the steps below and put them on your microSD card.
Flash TWRP (recovery) using the method in the OP (B27 file is fine). You don't need to flash the boot image.
Unlock the bootloader (B27 is fine): http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-stay-t3461165
Flash B29: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68873482&postcount=2
Boot phone, set it up, whatever
*Reboot to TWRP, go to Advanced > Terminal and type: reboot disemmcwp
This will leave you with an unlocked bootloader, a fully functioning TWRP (no data encryption issue), and rooted B29. You will not be able to receive OTAs.
*This disables write protection and allows your changes (such as AdAway) to stick with reboot. You need to run this before your changes will stick. You don't have to use TWRP (you could also use a terminal emulator or ADB), but I find that since you have to reboot anyway, it's just as easy to do it in TWRP.
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In case anyone stumbles across this thread, here's a "Newbie's Guide to Unlocking and Rooting the Axon 7": http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/newbies-guide-to-unlocking-rooting-axon-t3496234
It will be updated as necessary and contains a step-by-step process with links to the appropriate threads.
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Thank you; thank you, THANK YOU!!!!! I tried for an hour or two, using both ADB and Terminal Emulator to apply this "reboot disemmcwp" fix, and I just couldn't get it to work (I'm on B29). Then, I saw your instructions to use TWRP and followed them, and it worked first time, like a charm!
Thanks again - I'm a very happy camper. You da' man, LOL!
Dennis

[GUIDE] Full ADB Root, System RW, and DM-VERITY Off for Sprint LG G5! [ZV4]

UPDATE Thanks to @thjubeck for testing this, it seems that this userdebug kernel actually works on all devices running antirollback v0 and running Marshmallow! I only have the Sprint variant, so be careful!!! Enjoy root guys
A bit of a disclaimer is that this is root through adb. dm-verity is off and system is rw, so you can install apps as root, get a hotspot hack to work, and anything through a shell but I am having trouble installing SuperSU. Please try yourself though as I am probably doing something wrong! If there are any bugs you have found please post them, as this phone is my backup and not my daily driver.
So okay, here is the guide:
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A WAY TO GO BACK INCASE THINGS GO WRONG. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ROOT THIS WITHOUT HAVING A KDZ/TOT FOR YOUR DEVICE THAT YOU KNOW YOU CAN FLASH BACK TO. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THINGS GOING WRONG.
1. Download this zip
2. Install Terminal Emulator from the Play Store
(This is modified from the V20 bootloader unlock, HUGE thanks to all of those devs for sharing their dirtysanta code with me and allowing me to modify it!)
3. Copy all the files from inside the "dirtysanta-boot" and paste it into your active ADB directory
4. Plug your device into the computer and verify ADB is working. Then;
On Windows, double-click "RUNMEFIRST.bat, DO NOT CLOSE THE LOG WINDOW THAT OPENS, then double-click "Step1.bat"
On Linux/MacOS ("#" Signifies a comment below)
Code:
./RUNMEFIRST.sh
# OR
bash ./RUNMEFIRST.sh
Open a Separate Terminal next to the RUNMEFIRST terminal, then type:
Code:
./Step1.sh
# OR
bash ./Step1.sh
(When you run The sh or Bat files there may be a Permission denied error on 2 files: Flatland and Flatland64. This is normal and nothing to worry about.)
5. Wait for a shell prompt, then type (or copy):
Code:
run-as con
chmod 0777 /storage/emulated/0/*
6. Open Up Terminal Emulator on your phone
Type:
Code:
id
Check if context is "Untrusted_app". If it is then we're good to go!
7. Type into Terminal Emulator:
Code:
applypatch /system/bin/atd /storage/emulated/0/dirtysanta
8. Watch the RUNMEFIRST dialog for when it tells you to run Step2 (we don't have a step 2)
9. Reboot the phone into recovery mode and wipe data again
BOOM! Now the you have a userdebug kernel running on a userdebug system Time to turn off dm-verity, otherwise you will have a red triangle on reboot (Your device is corrupt. It cannot be trusted and may not boot) and cannot edit /system.
1. Finish setting up the phone and enable USB Debugging in developer options (you should know how to do this)
2. Plug the phone into your computer, and run these commands
Code:
adb root
adb disable-verity
3. Reboot the phone
4. Run
Code:
adb root
adb shell
mount -o rw,remount,rw /system
Bam. Enjoy your FULL UNLIMITED root shell with system set to rw and dm-verity off!!! Just make sure to type "adb root" before "adb shell"
If you ever want to go back, just flash your stock TOT/KDZ with UPPERCUT and you'll be all good!
BUY ME A PIZZA FOR THE HARD WORK: BTC 197ct1uti4zutJu76bYAW51H8NZ6zXeoEV PayPal: [email protected]
THANKS:
@tungkick for the userdebug boot and helping me with the ZV4 TOTs
@autoprime for UPPERCUT
@me2151 @glitschi667 @EMSpilot @elliwigy for their AMAZING work on the V20 and sharing their code!

Thanks for the mention. Since you didnt say anything else i thought you bricked. Glad it works for you guys

I'm assuming this won't work if I'm on nougat, is that right?

fenguepay said:
I'm assuming this won't work if I'm on nougat, is that right?
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Nougat is the latest update (ZV8 I think), this only works on ZV4.
Glad I stayed on ZV3 since July.
Happy this is out now. There was some sass going on in another thread but it seems there's still some civility among us. I'll check this out and report anything of note. I'm most interested in a viable hotspot mod, so if I can figure out how to modify the APN settings I'll be quite happy. Will donate as soon as I figure out how.

SilverZero said:
Nougat is the latest update (ZV8 I think), this only works on ZV4.
Glad I stayed on ZV3 since July.
Happy this is out now. There was some sass going on in another thread but it seems there's still some civility among us. I'll check this out and report anything of note. I'm most interested in a viable hotspot mod, so if I can figure out how to modify the APN settings I'll be quite happy. Will donate as soon as I figure out how.
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Lucky you! Make sure you flash the stock ZV4 TOT before trying this
An unlimited Hotspot is definitely possible. I'm on mobile right now but I'll see what I can do when I get home.

Honestly Annoying said:
Lucky you! Make sure you flash the stock ZV4 TOT before trying this
An unlimited Hotspot is definitely possible. I'm on mobile right now but I'll see what I can do when I get home.
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I'd be first in line to give this a whirl in the real world but I'm leaving in the morning for a week or so on the road. Maybe I'll be able to do some playing around at the hotel. Hotspot is the brass ring, adblock is a close second. I've survived this long, so hopefully a few days of testing and squashing bugs won't kill me. I do want to be of service to the community if possible. It will be interesting to see how these new developments affect the development of the various G5 variants.
My apologies if I insinuated that I'm at all peeved with anybody working on this device or just offering encouragement. I know there are some conflicting personalities in the mix right now, so I hope everybody benefits and sees the value in what you're potentially onto with this.

SilverZero said:
I'd be first in line to give this a whirl in the real world but I'm leaving in the morning for a week or so on the road. Maybe I'll be able to do some playing around at the hotel. Hotspot is the brass ring, adblock is a close second. I've survived this long, so hopefully a few days of testing and squashing bugs won't kill me. I do want to be of service to the community if possible. It will be interesting to see how these new developments affect the development of the various G5 variants.
My apologies if I insinuated that I'm at all peeved with anybody working on this device or just offering encouragement. I know there are some conflicting personalities in the mix right now, so I hope everybody benefits and sees the value in what you're potentially onto with this.
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I will absolutely be in touch with you for an adblock and hotspot hack, PM me your Skype

I think I found a way to get the hotspot hack, waiting for a tester...

I'm on z5, can I still follow this guide on the dot and flash z4?
btw, gratz and great job on your achievement!

bigid said:
I'm on z5, can I still follow this guide on the dot and flash z4?
btw, gratz and great job on your achievement!
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Thank you!
Unfortunately ZV5 has antirollback enabled, so you can't downgrade to ZV4. If you really want to try it you can attempt to flash the ZV4 userdebug boot without the userdebug system (just follow the guide past the TOT steps) but I believe it will bootloop. I have not personally tried this so I have no way of saying for sure, but it'll probably bootloop.

Honestly your name does you justice! Thanks for your hard work

So bummed that I updated...
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Honestly Annoying said:
Thank you!
Unfortunately ZV5 has antirollback enabled, so you can't downgrade to ZV4. If you really want to try it you can attempt to flash the ZV4 userdebug boot without the userdebug system (just follow the guide past the TOT steps) but I believe it will bootloop. I have not personally tried this so I have no way of saying for sure, but it'll probably bootloop.
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so should i just update to nougat now?

EDIT: No items in the Google Drive folder? Am I missing something?
I'm definitely hoping to spend some time testing this out, but it's bad timing that I just got the family out on vacation. Hopefully I'll spend some time tonight or tomorrow, and quite likely after the 25th I'll have some time.
Meanwhile, I've got to figure out a solution to getting ADB working on my MacBook. It's EFI locked so I can't install the full SDK, and my windows VM isn't working either. Since I'm pretty sure I need a windows environment that will be my first hurdle. I wish I could sit down right now and just try it out for the community's benefit, but hopefully we'll get there soon.

Man I feel like buying a G5 just to try this on nougat! Does this also unlock the boot loader or allow twrp to be flashed?

chippinganimal said:
Man I feel like buying a G5 just to try this on nougat! Does this also unlock the boot loader or allow twrp to be flashed?
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It only works if you still have version ZV4 or lower, so forget about nougat. At best you'll be rooted on ZV4 forever with a wonky system.
It will not unlock the bootloader since it's just a user-debug upgrade for tinkerers, but nonetheless useful to some.

Wait. Where did you get the userdebug build for G5?

Plug your device into the computer and verify ADB is working

Could this be a means for (or a step closer to) getting full root, or is that basically off the table?
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Error: Error Code = 0x2000 when trying to flash.