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SuperSU Unroot MF3

Has anyone tried this method? SuperSU has a full unroot option in its settings. I have read many posts saying it is impossible to unroot at this time.
I did a little searching around and didn't find much. Just suggestions to try it and no one ever reported back if it works or doesn't.
I personally don't have the OTA and have a custom ROM, but i would like to know any confirmation of it working or not working by anyone that has tried it.
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I did the ota to mf3 and successfully rooted it I then realized that I had like 6gbs missing so in an effort to restore I went into the SU settings and chose the remove root option and it seemed to work I checked with root checker and I no longer had root access I still was unable to restore it just bumps me into Odin mode and I have to boot power+home+volume- then cancel to reboot my phone into working order
But as far as I can tell I have no root
Since I can't restore and try and clear up my missing storage I wanted to take it in and try and get a new one under warranty but I'm afraid to use triangle away so I'm just gonna wait it out until we get a mf3 restore firmware for Odin since my phone works fine for now
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So that is 1 confirmation for an unroot. Basically hit unroot, it sends the phone to bootloop. Remove battery, put it back, then boot to download mode with power+volume down, then hit volume down again to cancel and reboot to a fully functional phone with no root. If that doesn't work, use power+home+volume down. Anyone else?
Btw,
Don't use triangle away. It flashes a temporary recovery to reset the binary. It will brick you or just fail.
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graydiggy said:
Has anyone tried this method? SuperSU has a full unroot option in its settings.
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I fully un-rooted using the method in my post here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44495559 . For me, it just threw the custom-lock icon boot up screen and showed "Custom" status in the "About Phone" menu when using the SuperSU's un-root method.
The problem was busy box. The MF3 root scripts install Busybox files into the /xbin directory, but SuperSU's "full unroot" doesn't touch Busybox's files. Not even any Busybox apps can remove those files.

So delete the busybox files first, then unroot. That is 2 confirmed unroots.
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ou812bkewl said:
I fully un-rooted using the method in my post here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44495559 . For me, it just threw the custom-lock icon boot up screen and showed "Custom" status in the "About Phone" menu when using the SuperSU's un-root method.
The problem was busy box. The MF3 root scripts install Busybox files into the /xbin directory, but SuperSU's "full unroot" doesn't touch Busybox's files. Not even any Busybox apps can remove those files.
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So delete the busybox files first, then unroot. That is 2 confirmed unroots.
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This method also worked for me as well. Had no problems following the steps.

3 confirmed
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3 confirmed
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Good info to know. Thanks graydiggy

I am going to change this to a how to thread later today. Anyone else try it?
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this may be a stupid question, but if you went through the trouble of rooting after the mf3 update.. why would you want to unroot?

Warranty replacement in case of a hardware issue, testing purposes, also, some people only want a temp root to remove bloat. After that, they don't want root anymore.
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So to summarize the steps from what I've read on rooting & unrooting MF3:
Root:
Use this guide by jortex: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577&highlight=mf3
Unroot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44495559&postcount=39
1. Re-root again using the same method you did before for MF3, then:
--a) Reboot, update SuperSU app and it's binary
--b) Reboot again, verify device status is back to"Official"
--c) Reboot again, verifying that, this time, the boot screen is back to normal again
2. Download a file manager app in the Play Store called "Total Commander" and enable "Root functions everywhere" in its settings.
3. Navigate to a folder called "/system/xbin"
4. Delete ONLY files in that folder with the word "busybox" within its filename or symlink path. You should end up with three files left. I did. Two of them are SuperSU related. DO NOT DELETE ANY OF THEM!
5.Open SuperSU and, in its settings, select the "Full un-root" option. Once SuperSU closes, reboot.
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Follow step 1 if not rooted or messed up somewhere during unrooting process.
Just double checking step 2: We can use es file explorer with root explorer option as well correct?
Also I noticed superSU got updated today:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
05.09.2013 - v1.60
- Added SELinux+Enforcing compatibility (for new SGS4 ROMs)
- Fixed (newest) CWM versions asking you question that break root if answered wrongly
- Fixed issue with the TWRP/CWM binary installer
- Fixed 4.3 OTA survival looping
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Does the new update have something to do with our mf3 baseband like SELinux?

haremmon said:
So to summarize the steps from what I've read on rooting & unrooting MF3:
Root:
Use this guide by jortex: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2387577&highlight=mf3
Unroot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44495559&postcount=39
Follow step 1 if not rooted or messed up somewhere during unrooting process.
Just double checking step 2: We can use es file explorer with root explorer option as well correct?
Also I noticed superSU got updated today:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
Does the new update have something to do with our mf3 baseband like SELinux?
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This worked for me! But I skipped all the steps in the beginning. They sounded useless to me. Rerouting to unroot? Hah
I deleted all busybox files and was left with 3 files then went to SuperSU and did the full unroot and restart.
I check with root checker and installed SuperSU as well. Root checker said I have no root and SuperSU fails. Status is official.
Going to restart a few times to be sure.
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WezzleD said:
This worked for me! But I skipped all the steps in the beginning. They sounded useless to me. Rerouting to unroot? Hah
I deleted all busybox files and was left with 3 files then went to SuperSU and did the full unroot and restart.
I check with root checker and installed SuperSU as well. Root checker said I have no root and SuperSU fails. Status is official.
Going to restart a few times to be sure.
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Nice! Thank you. Looks like 4 confirmed. Also, was SuperSU on v1.60?

haremmon said:
Nice! Thank you. Looks like 4 confirmed. Also, was SuperSU on v1.60?
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I'm actually not sure. Didn't look at version numbers.
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4 confirmed. Let's get 5 and I will post a how to.
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ou812bkewl said:
I fully un-rooted using the method in my post here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44495559 . For me, it just threw the custom-lock icon boot up screen and showed "Custom" status in the "About Phone" menu when using the SuperSU's un-root method.
The problem was busy box. The MF3 root scripts install Busybox files into the /xbin directory, but SuperSU's "full unroot" doesn't touch Busybox's files. Not even any Busybox apps can remove those files.
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That method worked for me also. I'm so glad it was discovered. Successfully unrooted.
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5!
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5!
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I was able to unlock as well. However my phone stopped showing the custom unlocked symbol at bootup a few days ago (before doing this) and I am at a loss as to why. So I am not sure I can count as a real confirmation.
I did your unroot process, root checker confirms I no longer have root and the unlock symbol has not come back.

Stay tuned guys. Getting everything ready to quickly make a more organized how to.
Being horribly sick is not helping
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[Verizon]OTA Droid Maxx update info + Download File

Verizon Droid Maxx XT1080
-Camara application
-Google Drive 50GB Promotion
-Mophie Juice pack compatibility
- Wireless charging has been improved to support faster connections
- 4G LTE performance has been improved to support faster connection
- Motorola Assist has been improved for better stability
- Google Voice now returns cards with audible feedback when location setting is enabled
- The lastest version of NFL Mobile has been added
- Viewdini has been removed as a preloaded application
^^Thank you for reminding me supreme!
Make sure you have a TWRP backup before installing!
This update can cause issues on rooted phones!
Download Link:
Blur_Version.12.7.7.obake-maxx_verizon
Presumably you can drop the .zip into your /cache folder (where it was located on mine) and update

I wonder if the ultra will also receive this
Sent from Ahjee's Ultra which is likely better than your phone

Make sure you have a backup in TWRP before running this as it does not take kindly to root. I had a "Shutdown" loop after installing on rooted device.

Could you please extract and post the Google Drive Apk?
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Kickbut101 said:
Verizon Droid Maxx xt1080
Camera update
Google Drive 50GB Promotion
Mophie Juice pack compatibility
Just to note: As far as I know I am not part of any pre-release test groups/soak tests.
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I installed the update while rooted and now my phone is power cycling and I can't get it to stop. My fault for not unrooting, I know, but if anyone has insight on how to fix this, it'd be appreciated.

Well I unrooted by fxz save data then installed the pwnmymoto apk took the update and got root back all is normal but I can't access touchless control it wont allow me to check the box. google search works but not touchless control. Can we fxz back with this update or will it brick our phone.
Ok I unistalled and then updated the app but now I get to the training screen but it doesn't activate it's like it can't hear me.

bigv5150 said:
Well I unrooted by fxz save data then installed the pwnmymoto apk took the update and got root back all is normal but I can't access touchless control it wont allow me to check the box. google search works but not touchless control. Can we fxz back with this update or will it brick our phone.
Ok I unistalled and then updated the app but now I get to the training screen but it doesn't activate it's like it can't hear me.
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You have to update it from the play store. I had that problem before the update. Could you tell me the exact process you used to root the update? I'm about to try and upgrade, but can't survive without root lol
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needshelp101 said:
You have to update it from the play store. I had that problem before the update. Could you tell me the exact process you used to root the update? I'm about to try and upgrade, but can't survive without root lol
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I did an fxz save data with house of moto which restores to stock but keeps data. Then I re-installed pwnmymoto but did not run it. rebooted to recovery and installed the update from my sdcard. everything went fine but no touchless controls I installed the update and still it would not let me past the training screen. So I said **** it and installed the stock recovery did a factory reset and now I am good I will just juse the new root method.
If you use my method above when you reboot after the update pwnmymoto will automatically run and install root it cycles 3 times so don't worry you are not in a bootloop with it shutting on and off.

The adb root method? By jcase? I'm a little hesitant to use that one. Since I have no prior adb experience
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needshelp101 said:
The adb root method? By jcase? I'm a little hesitant to use that one. Since I have no prior adb experience
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PwnMyMoto was an apk you download http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2444954
Super super easy to do.
Glad to hear someone was able to use this as a new ota root method. But I haven't heard of many others doing this. It's still a little early to hear all the news.

starose
Kickbut101 said:
Verizon Droid Maxx XT1080
Camera update
Google Drive 50GB Promotion
Mophie Juice pack compatibility
Make sure you have a TWRP backup before installing!
This update can cause issues on rooted phones!
Moved the downloaded file to /cache. Fastbooted the stock recovery and temp un-rooted. Every time I try and update though, it tells me that my device is up to date.
Thoughts?
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Can anyone confirm if SafeStrap is working with the updated build? After the new root exploit, that is.

offeldn
killboredom said:
Kickbut101 said:
Verizon Droid Maxx XT1080
Camera update
Google Drive 50GB Promotion
Mophie Juice pack compatibility
Make sure you have a TWRP backup before installing!
This update can cause issues on rooted phones!
Moved the downloaded file to /cache. Fastbooted the stock recovery and temp un-rooted. Every time I try and update though, it tells me that my device is up to date.
Thoughts?
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Booted to recovery and applied update from SD. failed with "set_perm: some changes failed" Rebooting and it says "Android is upgrading." We'll see I guess.
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Booted to recovery and applied update from SD. failed with "set_perm: some changes failed" Rebooting and it says "Android is upgrading." We'll see I guess.
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Brilliant! Booted to system version 12.15.15. So...followed these directions to maintain root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466191
To apply the "OTA" I booted to stock recovery and updated from SD. This failed, but booted to 12.15.15.
Then in the above directions, used fastboot to install the new baseband from the modem drivers from another thread in this forum.
profit!!!!
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Just to help anyone out I am part of the soak test. If you try to update by hiding root and then flashing stock recover you will get error from trying to install from stock recovery or if you where able to do an ota it will fail. It will show afterwards that you are on the version but you are lacking some things. Anyways The way That I got everything to work without a single error including the baseband coming from the ota .
used fastboot to flash recovery back to stock recover . Flashed stock system to system in fastboot. After that then I installed that I backed up after download from verizon through stock recovery from sd card. after I came back online. I used adb and the RockMyMoto Root and walla everything good to go.
Hope this info helps some !!

I've downloaded it and placed it in cache but my phone still says it's up to date? Any thoughts?

Sorry, what do you mean under
Make sure you have a TWRP backup before installing!
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Is there a boot-loader unlock option for XT1080Mto flash TWRP? Where is TWRP for XT1080M?

I installed it in reocovery. It did say that it was aborted and that some files did not update however after rebooting it says Android is upgrading Optimizing apps xxx of 131.
Did it update or not?

bluh5d said:
Just to help anyone out I am part of the soak test. If you try to update by hiding root and then flashing stock recover you will get error from trying to install from stock recovery or if you where able to do an ota it will fail. It will show afterwards that you are on the version but you are lacking some things. Anyways The way That I got everything to work without a single error including the baseband coming from the ota .
used fastboot to flash recovery back to stock recover . Flashed stock system to system in fastboot. After that then I installed that I backed up after download from verizon through stock recovery from sd card. after I came back online. I used adb and the RockMyMoto Root and walla everything good to go.
Hope this info helps some !!
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Interesting... How do you determine the you are missing stuff? How did you flash the stock system?
Things seem to be running fine through my method, but the update did fail and I certainly haven't tried everything.
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Cincybearcatfan said:
I installed it in reocovery. It did say that it was aborted and that some files did not update however after rebooting it says Android is upgrading Optimizing apps xxx of 131.
Did it update or not?
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It appears at least some things were updated. When I rebooted, I got the "moto camera" update from the market and when I check build number it is the 15.15.15 update so it looks like that went through. I'm just curious as to what "failed" and what made it through.

For those that failed halfway through, you most likely don't have the new baseband (95). You'll be unable to take future updates until you get everything squared away.
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Unroot and OTA mobile hotspot

Just thought people might like to know if you unroot via motoroot or pwnmymoto and then install the OTA, the entitlement hack sticks through the update. I only rooted for that reason and now that it stuck I don't need to re-root!
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ssgtob1 said:
Just thought people might like to know if you unroot via motoroot or pwnmymoto and then install the OTA, the entitlement hack sticks through the update. I only rooted for that reason and now that it stuck I don't need to re-root!
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Yes you are correct it was this way on the droid razr throughout all the updates that I did. Anyways you can still have the joy in testing and go ahead and root it you can always hide root after rooting.

ssgtob1 said:
Just thought people might like to know if you unroot via motoroot or pwnmymoto and then install the OTA, the entitlement hack sticks through the update. I only rooted for that reason and now that it stuck I don't need to re-root!
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Okay, this is exactly what I would like to do to my Maxx. Don't really use root except for the wireless tether hack. What is the entire process you did if you don't mind me asking? I am currently rooted using pwnmymoto. Does it go something like this:
1. Download update.
2. Place file in correct location.
3. Unroot using pwnmymoto
4. Install update.
5. Enjoy Droid Maxx with tether and newest OTA Update.
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ssgtob1 said:
Just thought people might like to know if you unroot via motoroot or pwnmymoto and then install the OTA, the entitlement hack sticks through the update. I only rooted for that reason and now that it stuck I don't need to re-root!
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Can you tell us more about your setup? do you have a custom recovery? Are there any other system modifications? I am rooted with root my moto, & I have the entitlement hack, but I do not have a custom recovery. Were you pushed ota or did you download it from another source? the information is appreciated.

No customs recovery....I clicked unroot from the menu in motoroot and flashed the update zip from stock recovery. No other system mods.
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DroidJoe said:
Cool! Thats great news. Im going to do it and post results since i, and many otyhers are in the same boat. But, for us noobs out there, can you list the steps with a little more detail? Basically, start with pre-reqs, file download info, correct folder location, etc. I'll do it if you want?
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I'm impatient: here we go.....this is what I did, it worked for me. As always, I'm not responsible for bricked phones...yada, yada, yada, proceeded at your own risk.
Prereqs: Maxx with original 4.2.2, MotoRoot 1.1 by Jcase, entitlement hack optional for free hotspot, no mod recovery, safestrap or non-stock bootloader installed. (If you do, follow instructions posted by AndrewC 2 posts below. Cheers!)
1. Download update. ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513563). Thanks Kickbut101.
2. Place file in correct location. (Copied from download file to sdcard file using esfile explorer while rooted)
3. Unroot using motoroot 1.1 (reboots phone, once powered up, you need to power down again).
4. Install update. (First, while holding *down* volume key, then press and hold power 5 seconds. Boots to recovery. Go down one to "recovery" and hit volume up to select. May be tricky. Find sdcard ota update file and hit power to select. Should install. Sit back and enjoy your fav beverage for about 2 or 3 minutes.
5. Enjoy Droid Maxx with tether and newest OTA Update.

I was told that I do not need to unroot if I am rooted via motoroot. Is that true?
If I do have to unroot before the ota, can I reroot afterwards using Motoroot?
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Piaband said:
I was told that I do not need to unroot if I am rooted via motoroot. Is that true?
If I do have to unroot before the ota, can I reroot afterwards using Motoroot?
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You have to unroot if you want your phone to not bootloop once you take the OTA. Afterwards you can use RockMyMoto to root again.
Unroot using House of Moto
Root after OTA update using RockMyMoto
Check here to download the OTA

Andrew C said:
You have to unroot if you want your phone to not bootloop once you take the OTA. Afterwards you can use RockMyMoto to root again.
Unroot using House of Moto
Root after OTA update using RockMyMoto
Check here to download the OTA
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I'm sorry. I don't understand a few things.
Why cant I just unroot using the Motoroot app that I rooted with? Are you sure Motoroot'ed phones need to be unrooted. This was the early root provided by jCase, it doesnt have anything to do with safestrap, the bootloader, or the recovery.
I'm getting some conflicting info here and I don't want to cause myself any headaches when I accept the OTA. I really appreciate the help.
I really wish jCase or someone would go over all of the root methods and how to OTA update with each one. I just feel like there has been a lot of different root methods that have come out.

Piaband said:
I'm sorry. I don't understand a few things.
Why cant I just unroot using the Motoroot app that I rooted with? Are you sure Motoroot'ed phones need to be unrooted. This was the early root provided by jCase, it doesnt have anything to do with safestrap, the bootloader, or the recovery.
I'm getting some conflicting info here and I don't want to cause myself any headaches when I accept the OTA. I really appreciate the help.
I really wish jCase or someone would go over all of the root methods and how to OTA update with each one. I just feel like there has been a lot of different root methods that have come out.
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If you want to be able to update to the latest OTA then you will have to follow the steps provided in the links to get back to a stock system. There are no if, and, or buts about it. When you used the MotoRoot/PwnMyMoto exploit you wiped out your stock recovery. No recovery=bootloop. The only root methods available are PwnMyMoto and RockMyMoto (will work with new OTA) both by jcase.

Again, not responsible for a bricked phone, but all I had to do was use the motoroot app by Jcase to unroot after putting the ota file on my sdcard. The unroot option reboots to non-root. I powered down and booted into recovery and applied the ota zip file. That was it. No boot loops. I had no system or framework changes, and no moded recovery. Just the entitlement hack. Worked no problem. House of moto is a safe precautionary step to take but it was unnecessary in my case. YMMV.

For some reason I am unable to unroot. I have tried multiple times. I have launched the unroot option from motoroot and rebooted over and over again. I also downloaded pwnmymoto to try there but no luck.
Any one know another way to unroot? I just want to keep the entitlement hack if possible. Worst thing about all this is my phone downloaded the update so I keep getting a message to install it.
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Nathanjb7 said:
For some reason I am unable to unroot. I have tried multiple times. I have launched the unroot option from motoroot and rebooted over and over again. I also downloaded pwnmymoto to try there but no luck.
Any one know another way to unroot? I just want to keep the entitlement hack if possible. Worst thing about all this is my phone downloaded the update so I keep getting a message to install it.
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That's weird. It has worked for me multiple times.
I think you're best option is probably to fxz with saved data. That takes you back to stock. So I don't think it will keep the mobile hotspot.
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I just want to post for those of you that rooted via Motoroot v1.1. This was the original root solution provided by Jcase.
I have updated my Maxx without removing root and it worked just fine.
I was rooted via Motoroot v1.1, I have the mobile hotspot hack running, and some apps that use root. No other changes were made to my device.
The update installed perfectly, my device still has root access and the mobile hotspot hack intact.
***warning*** Motoroot is different than the root solutions jCase provided later on that changed the recovery/hboot partitions. If you don't know what you're doing, you might be better off to FXZ to unrooted device before installing the update.

Piaband said:
I just want to post for those of you that rooted via Motoroot v1.1. This was the original root solution provided by Jcase.
I have updated my Maxx without removing root and it worked just fine.
I was rooted via Motoroot v1.1, I have the mobile hotspot hack running, and some apps that use root. No other changes were made to my device.
The update installed perfectly, my device still has root access and the mobile hotspot hack intact.
***warning*** Motoroot is different than the root solutions jCase provided later on that changed the recovery/hboot partitions. If you don't know what you're doing, you might be better off to FXZ to unrooted device before installing the update.
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i am in the same situation, rooted with just motoroot and i can confirm that i just ran the ota and it went through with no issues and was able to retain root.

Andrew C said:
If you want to be able to update to the latest OTA then you will have to follow the steps provided in the links to get back to a stock system. There are no if, and, or buts about it. When you used the MotoRoot/PwnMyMoto exploit you wiped out your stock recovery. No recovery=bootloop. The only root methods available are PwnMyMoto and RockMyMoto (will work with new OTA) both by jcase.
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That's not correct: MotoRoot DOES NOT replace the stock recovery - PwmMyMoto DOES.
If you were rooted with MotoRoot - you dont need to do anything to take the update. You can take it even while rooted.
If you were rooted with PwnMyMoto - then yes, you need to unroot and flash the stock recovery.

Anyone have this working on Maxx with 4.4 update, I am unable to locate the entitlement check location.

SDC_Bolts said:
Anyone have this working on Maxx with 4.4 update, I am unable to locate the entitlement check location.
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Thank baby jesus and buy me a beer.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48680232#post48680232

CrazyRussianXDA said:
That's not correct: MotoRoot DOES NOT replace the stock recovery - PwmMyMoto DOES.
If you were rooted with MotoRoot - you dont need to do anything to take the update. You can take it even while rooted.
If you were rooted with PwnMyMoto - then yes, you need to unroot and flash the stock recovery.
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Has anyone taken the 4.4 update with motoroot yet? results? I took the camera update with motoroot and still rooted. I like it cause my /system is still write protected and i can still 1 click unroot if need be.

Rogers D803 - KK update vs Root

Hi all!
Rogers has just released KK update.
Since there's no root method as of now for 4.4, I decided to root my phone this morning prior to performing the update.
My question:
Do I also need to install a custom recovery (TWRP) BEFORE upgrading to 4.4 if I want to keep root access?
Is it sufficient to be rooted (without custom recovery) in order to keep root access after 4.4 update?
I already downloaded the update to my phone but opted to install the update later.
So I'm hoping this way, I won't have any issues with the phone not wanting to download the update because of a not stock recovery detected.
Thanks in advance!

alexvtr said:
Do I also need to install a custom recovery (TWRP) BEFORE upgrading to 4.4 if I want to keep root access?
Is it sufficient to be rooted (without custom recovery) in order to keep root access after 4.4 update?
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The upgrade erases the whole phone, so you can't keep root access. There's no root yet for KK on g2.

alexvtr said:
Hi all!
Rogers has just released KK update.
Since there's no root method as of now for 4.4, I decided to root my phone this morning prior to performing the update.
My question:
Do I also need to install a custom recovery (TWRP) BEFORE upgrading to 4.4 if I want to keep root access?
Is it sufficient to be rooted (without custom recovery) in order to keep root access after 4.4 update?
I already downloaded the update to my phone but opted to install the update later.
So I'm hoping this way, I won't have any issues with the phone not wanting to download the update because of a not stock recovery detected.
Thanks in advance!
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I upgraded my G2 on Rogers today and lost root, however there is at least one person who did it while keeping root, check this thread, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51363510, for more info. From what we can see he did a factory reset and uncheck the enable superuser box in SuperSU, whereas I did not do either of those things. The Update DOES NOT wipe the phone if you do it via OTA, I believe it might if you install it via the KDZ.

Yes and if you have su pro you can also try survival mode and if you want to take ota you cannot have custom recovery
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I tried the kk update via ota on my rogers LG g2 yesterday. I'm rooted and have twrp installed. In super user I checked temp unroot and ota survival and then problems started. I got stuck at twrp. Powering off and on, rebooting I always ended up at twrp. I used the terminal line and followed from some other post and got my phone back up. Now not sure how to proceed to install the update. So sticking to 4.2.2 for now. Anyone have any clues or should I do a stock recovery or would hard factory reset help?
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feralcat said:
I tried the kk update via ota on my rogers LG g2 yesterday. I'm rooted and have twrp installed. In super user I checked temp unroot and ota survival and then problems started. I got stuck at twrp. Powering off and on, rebooting I always ended up at twrp. I used the terminal line and followed from some other post and got my phone back up. Now not sure how to proceed to install the update. So sticking to 4.2.2 for now. Anyone have any clues or should I do a stock recovery or would hard factory reset help?
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Use the tool in this thread,I was rooted and running TWRP recovery. I put it in download mode before running the tool and it auto-detected me as d803. The whole process took about an hour, but I am on 4.4.2 now unrooted, no wipe.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471370&highlight=d803

Bell D803 Root, FOTA, Fun
Just the other day, I decided to root my LG G2 (Bell D803), and found a TWRP Recovery that installed properly (was warned in several locations NOT to use a D802 recovery or ROMs!). Got myself rooted using ioroot (lovely tool), nice new recovery, then found no ROMs really ready for use on the D803 (although I hear some folks have been able to get D802 ROMs working with effort). Barely had time to start exploring my further options when the FOTA update appeared. Not thinking, I grabbed it immediately!
And then the phone went into a boot loop -- Recovery was my only option. Tried looking around within Recovery for any sign of the FOTA update files but later found it goes to a partition. Apparently wiping this partition brings the phone back to a usable state.
adb shell
dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fota of=/sdcard/fota-backup.img
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fota
Once back in usable mode (still with root at this point, but no shiny new KitKat), I did some digging to try figure out how to get rid of my new Recovery so I can get the update. The shortest possible path I found: the LG Mobile Support Tool. I ran it, it said there was an update. Downloaded the update and all was good -- aside for remnants of root being left over (just needed to uninstall Superuser app; wasn't working at this point anyway).
So for now, I'm rootless but fully updated.

Psquiddy said:
Just the other day, I decided to root my LG G2 (Bell D803), and found a TWRP Recovery that installed properly (was warned in several locations NOT to use a D802 recovery or ROMs!). Got myself rooted using ioroot (lovely tool), nice new recovery, then found no ROMs really ready for use on the D803 (although I hear some folks have been able to get D802 ROMs working with effort). Barely had time to start exploring my further options when the FOTA update appeared. Not thinking, I grabbed it immediately!
And then the phone went into a boot loop -- Recovery was my only option. Tried looking around within Recovery for any sign of the FOTA update files but later found it goes to a partition. Apparently wiping this partition brings the phone back to a usable state.
adb shell
dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fota of=/sdcard/fota-backup.img
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fota
Once back in usable mode (still with root at this point, but no shiny new KitKat), I did some digging to try figure out how to get rid of my new Recovery so I can get the update. The shortest possible path I found: the LG Mobile Support Tool. I ran it, it said there was an update. Downloaded the update and all was good -- aside for remnants of root being left over (just needed to uninstall Superuser app; wasn't working at this point anyway).
So for now, I'm rootless but fully updated.
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Thanks mate. I was stuck in a boot loop as well, but getting rid of the partitions you mentioned revived my phone without the need to reflash to stock.
KK can wait, JB was working fine for me anyway.

Psquiddy said:
Just the other day, I decided to root my LG G2 (Bell D803), and found a TWRP Recovery that installed properly (was warned in several locations NOT to use a D802 recovery or ROMs!). Got myself rooted using ioroot (lovely tool), nice new recovery, then found no ROMs really ready for use on the D803 (although I hear some folks have been able to get D802 ROMs working with effort). Barely had time to start exploring my further options when the FOTA update appeared. Not thinking, I grabbed it immediately!
And then the phone went into a boot loop -- Recovery was my only option. Tried looking around within Recovery for any sign of the FOTA update files but later found it goes to a partition. Apparently wiping this partition brings the phone back to a usable state.
adb shell
dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fota of=/sdcard/fota-backup.img
dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fota
Once back in usable mode (still with root at this point, but no shiny new KitKat), I did some digging to try figure out how to get rid of my new Recovery so I can get the update. The shortest possible path I found: the LG Mobile Support Tool. I ran it, it said there was an update. Downloaded the update and all was good -- aside for remnants of root being left over (just needed to uninstall Superuser app; wasn't working at this point anyway).
So for now, I'm rootless but fully updated.
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Updating via the support toolbars got rid of twrp without a glitch?
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feralcat said:
Updating via the support toolbars got rid of twrp without a glitch?
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Yes. Just doing the update it offered restored my Recovery back to stock and upgraded stock ROM. No wipe necessary and only thing lost was root. There was a brief warning that updates are not available on rooted setups, but I haven't seen that again after the initial boot. I suspect removing Superuser solved this but I'll keep you posted.

Psquiddy said:
Yes. Just doing the update it offered restored my Recovery back to stock and upgraded stock ROM. No wipe necessary and only thing lost was root. There was a brief warning that updates are not available on rooted setups, but I haven't seen that again after the initial boot. I suspect removing Superuser solved this but I'll keep you posted.
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Cool. I know what I'll be doing tomorrow
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Thanks a bunch Psquiddy. It worked like a charm. I lost root but no big deal since I was done with flashing.
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Thanks, was stumped on this one, I had the exact same issue! I figured out the deleting the partition part, but I couldn't figure out how to update. I know what I'm doing when I get off work!!!
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Dylan8190 said:
Thanks, was stumped on this one, I had the exact same issue! I figured out the deleting the partition part, but I couldn't figure out how to update. I know what I'm doing when I get off work!!!
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Downloaded the 1.5gig file and install took about an hour. Rebooted, checked out the software version and it was 4.4.2
Maybe once root can be acquired I'll root it again simply to get rid of the bloatware.
Enjoy
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feralcat said:
Downloaded the 1.5gig file and install took about an hour. Rebooted, checked out the software version and it was 4.4.2
Maybe once root can be acquired I'll root it again simply to get rid of the bloatware.
Enjoy
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Do you know where I can get the link for the bell version?

malek777 said:
Do you know where I can get the link for the bell version?
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Use the LG Mobile Support tool, change country to Canada. It Will tell you there is an update for your phone. It will analyze your phone and proceed with the download. Just sit back and let it do it's thing. It will update your phone and remove root and custom recovery if you have one installed. Hope this helps
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Got home ran the software update and it worked like a charm! I appreciate the tip! Oh and it only took about 15 mins!
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Dylan8190 said:
Got home ran the software update and it worked like a charm! I appreciate the tip! Oh and it only took about 15 mins!
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Must have a fast connection. I had to do it through my friends WiFi on his phone. Glad it worked no glitches for you ?
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Yeah it's Rogers 50mbps lol but yeah thanks again much appreciation!
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Looks like there's a way to get root now on the D803.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701613
I'm on 4.2.2 with TWRP right now but just about to update OTA. I'll give this a try once on 4.4.2 and post my results.

[Guide][Easiest Way]How to Root Xperia Z Android 5.1.1 Without PC and Get SuperSu

How to Root Xperia Z Android 5.1.1 and 5.0.2 Without PC and Get SuperSu
Hi Guys.I will show you today the easiest way for Rooting your Xperia Z.I have prepared this video for you.I hope you like it.
Steps
1.Install latest kingroot.apk from attachment(if you have problem with v4.6, try v4.5) and install it into your handy
2.Open the app and click "try to root"
3.Let It Settle (it can be take 2 min or more according to your internet connection)
4.After 3.Step;install Super-SuMe from attachment
5.Open SuperSu me,give the app permission and click to Blue Button.Let It Settle
6.Now Open SuperSu and update his Binaries (via normal)
7.Thats all.It is very easy.Now your handy has root and SuperSu app.
Note:
1)Kinguser app (after 3.Step it creates a app like SuperSu) is enough for rooting but If you want to use SuperSu app on your handy,you should follow the other steps.
2)After Reboot Kinguser app comes back.Don´t give a permission to Kinguserapp
Solution
-Go to root/system/app/Kinguser
-Delete the FOLDER of Kinguser(include kinguser.apk)
-Reboot
Credits
Chainfire|Kingroot| gatesjunior| GokulNC
Latest Cm12.1 Launcher(launcher in this video)
Link:Click Me​

Worked fine for me though the Kingroot app seemed to have some bloatware bundled with it that I had to remove.
Oh, Trebuchet failed to install for me.

d31b0y said:
Worked fine for me though the Kingroot app seemed to have some bloatware bundled with it that I had to remove.
Oh, Trebuchet failed to install for me.
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did u get super su ?

Kingroot failed to root my c6602.I also tried kingo Android root but it also failed.It's my first time in rooting a phone. Plz help
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Ripu. said:
Kingroot failed to root my c6602.I also tried kingo Android root but it also failed.It's my first time in rooting a phone. Plz help
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Is your phone branded or Global? Because kingroot worked for me.

Doesn't work for my c6603
Whenever i start the king root, phone reboots and nothing happens after restart.

Branded or global means? It's just simply Xperia z without any at&t like tags.kingroot started rooting process after that phone restart And it comes with root failed with no strategy available.
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It worked for me.
Let me tell what happened while it worked for me and what I had to do myself.
It removed King apps then I updated Su Binaries and tried to install it on system. After pushing SuperSu to system, it required reboot but after reboot Kinguser was back on my phone and was requesting root permission from SuperSu. I denied and uninstalled it. Successfully, now my phone has root and SuperSu.
P.S. Xperia Z on Lollipop (C6602)

Ali Shayzadag said:
It worked for me.
Let me tell what happened while it worked for me and what I had to do myself.
It removed King apps then I updated Su Binaries and tried to install it on system. After pushing SuperSu to system, it required reboot but after reboot Kinguser was back on my phone and was requesting root permission from SuperSu. I denied and uninstalled it. Successfully, now my phone has root and SuperSu.
P.S. Xperia Z on Lollipop (C6602)
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it is great:good:

iffiscb said:
Doesn't work for my c6603
Whenever i start the king root, phone reboots and nothing happens after restart.
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And you have Internet connection?
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Obviously sir, i have. It said there are already pending requests, you request has also been submitted.

Hey, it worked for my C6603 running 5.0.2. Had a bit of difficulty getting it to work the first time and had to redo from the first step. Thanks!

I'm a totally noob at the rooting and flashing custom romantic and that, I have a Xperia Z c6603 running on 5.0.2 lollipop ?. Can anyone tell me from beginning to end what I need to do??? What about my apps I already have? Poweramp paid version and nova prime, and my contacts, I would really like to be using one of the dark custom roms, dark all way thru the phone no matter what page I'm looking at like contacts texts, apps,widget's and so on, Thanks ahead to anyone who has time to explain easy way in order what I need to do, root, put custom romantic on, which is the best easiest to understand rom how to get rid of bloatware,
Ste
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If you want to use custom rom (modded Sony firmware),need to make a root for it.
Steps
1)root(my methode)
2)installing of recovery
Go to this page and follow instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/z-xzdualrecovery-qa-t2477769
3) find a custom rom from Xperia z development and follow instructions of rom
4)thats it

iffiscb said:
Obviously sir, i have. It said there are already pending requests, you request has also been submitted.
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Sometimes you need to repeat the process few times to get it to work
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Actually i successfully installed days ago, but uninstalled the kinguser and master user, now tried again, no luck this time, nd I've tried multiple times.
Guess i need to remove everything which came from previous installation of kingroot, any trick to clean it? So i can try again?

iffiscb said:
Actually i successfully installed days ago, but uninstalled the kinguser and master user, now tried again, no luck this time, nd I've tried multiple times.
Guess i need to remove everything which came from previous installation of kingroot, any trick to clean it? So i can try again?
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super-sume app removes all depencies of Kinguser.You should flash stock rom (without wipe data cache) via flashtool.after than install kingroot again and follow my instructions

Does Sony flash tool has the option to skip wipe data option?

After rooting with this method, can i install custom recovery? And how?

iffiscb said:
Does Sony flash tool has the option to skip wipe data option?
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Yes install latest Flash tool from here
https://mega.co.nz/#!EtNSlaqa!nSGB9GoTK78oKuit8GyI3cQV4O42-YVDkKBJ4xblepg
And follow this instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/development/noobs-guide-create-stock-firmware-ftf-t2188129