Twice attempted to root, twice ended in a boot loop - Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Ok, here goes. As I started I twice attempted to root my new S5 using Odin 3 and CF-Auto Root MD5 file. It seemed to work both times except for the fact that I ended up in a boot-loop both times. Had to use a factory image with Odin 3 to get back to my phone being usable. I used Wugs on my Nexus 4 and never once crashed it. This just blows me away. The only thing I can think of that might have worked against me was the fact that I had Titanium Backup and super User left over from my Nexus 4 when I transferred my apps over with Smart Transfer??? If anyone has a solution as to why this Canadian version of the Samsung Galaxy S5 keeps boot looping upon completion of the Odin 3 running the proper, yes proper Canadian CF Auto Root kltecan-kltevl-smg9-00w8.tar.md5. This has got me baffled because this is supposed to be the easiest way according to what I've read. Could there be another way that is easier and not so prone to the boot loop? If so please direct me to it or clue me in. Thanks people!!!

This thread suggests an alternative to using CF Root.......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64494141
This method has been tried and tested with a good measure of success.
Read the thread in full and follow the instructions exactly. A word of caution.....Make sure the TWRP mentioned is compatible with your device variant before flashing.....
The main TWRP thread can be found here.......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727406
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

keithross39 said:
This thread suggests an alternative to using CF Root.......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64494141
This method has been tried and tested with a good measure of success.
Read the thread in full and follow the instructions exactly. A word of caution.....Make sure the TWRP mentioned is compatible with your device variant before flashing.....
The main TWRP thread can be found here.......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727406
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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keithross39 said:
This thread suggests an alternative to using CF Root.......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64494141
This method has been tried and tested with a good measure of success.
Read the thread in full and follow the instructions exactly. A word of caution.....Make sure the TWRP mentioned is compatible with your device variant before flashing.....
The main TWRP thread can be found here.......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727406
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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How does using TWRP root the phone? Isn't that just another form of recovery? When I had my Nexus 4 super user came after the phone was rooted. I don't get that way of rooting at all. I don't understand how TWRP roots the phone. Is there another way at all?

I'll try that link again......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...sung-g900f-t3279015/post64494141#post64494141
But basically, you flash TWRP and then from TWRP you flash SUPERSU which will give you a rooted device with a custom recovery......
The reason I mentioned it is because fewer people are having issues with this method than with CF Root. ....

keithross39 said:
I'll try that link again......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...sung-g900f-t3279015/post64494141#post64494141
But basically, you flash TWRP and then from TWRP you flash SUPERSU which will give you a rooted device with a custom recovery......
The reason I mentioned it is because fewer people are having issues with this method than with CF Root. ....
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Where does the custom recovery come from? Super SU? I was reading in a forum here at XDA that there had to be a patched kernel installed and flashed first.

The custom recovery is twrp......
It's twrp that you have to have in order to flash the superSU zip which is what gives you root.......you can't flash superSU in stock recovery......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

keithross39 said:
The custom recovery is twrp......
It's twrp that you have to have in order to flash the superSU zip which is what gives you root.......you can't flash superSU in stock recovery......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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It's done. Thank you so much for your time and patience. If and when Marshmallow becomes available am I going to have to reset the whole thing and reroot it to apply the system update? If so how will that be done on a rooted S5?

randyboy99 said:
It's done. Thank you so much for your time and patience. If and when Marshmallow becomes available am I going to have to reset the whole thing and reroot it to apply the system update? If so how will that be done on a rooted S5?
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There is an app by Chainfire called Flashfire.......
This app will allow you to upgrade while keeping root.....don't know whether it's ready for MM yet....or even if the S5 will get official MM......
Time will tell I guess.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

keithross39 said:
There is an app by Chainfire called Flashfire.......
This app will allow you to upgrade while keeping root.....don't know whether it's ready for MM yet....or even if the S5 will get official MM......
Time will tell I guess.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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After installing Titanium Backup and TWRP in the proper folders to get root I have been trying to use Titanium Backup to do a backup and keep getting a prompt saying there is insufficient free storage space on my phone which there is plenty. Now I remember when I was flashing Ti Bac through TWRP after it was done I got a prompt that said " my phone doesn't appear to be rooted at this ttime but if I wished to installit I could" something to that effect but I remember reading that if TWRP offered to flash Ti Bac a second time not to let it. I rebooted the phone and it had root, but why would it say or offer to install Ti Backup again from TWRP and why am I getting this error or prompt while trying to do a backup with Ti Backup? This "insufficient space prompt seems to be a fairly common error within Ti Backup but I have been unable to rectify the mess. No backups even after changing the directory. I hope you can help or refer this to someone who can.

randyboy99 said:
After installing Titanium Backup and TWRP in the proper folders to get root I have been trying to use Titanium Backup to do a backup and keep getting a prompt saying there is insufficient free storage space on my phone which there is plenty. Now I remember when I was flashing Ti Bac through TWRP after it was done I got a prompt that said " my phone doesn't appear to be rooted at this ttime but if I wished to installit I could" something to that effect but I remember reading that if a second time not to let it. I rebooted the phone and it had root, but why would it say or offer to install Ti Backup again from TWRP and why am I getting this error or prompt while trying to do a backup with Ti Backup? This "insufficient space prompt seems to be a fairly common error within Ti Backup but I have been unable to rectify the mess. No backups even after changing the directory. I hope you can help or refer this to someone who can.
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In this post, are you sure you aren't confusing Titanium Backup with SuperSU?.......
Titanium Backup (TiBu) has nothing to do with obtaining root access.....The only relationship it has with root is the inability to use it's features fully *without* root......
(quote.....After installing Titanium Backup and TWRP in the proper folders to get root.....)
(quote...... after it was done I got a prompt that said " my phone doesn't appear to be rooted at this ttime but if I wished to installit I could......)
You would see this message in TiBu (or something similar to this message) if you hadn't completed the root process by flashing SuperSU.
(quote.....TWRP offered to flash Ti Bac....)
????.....TWRP flashing TiBu?....this is the first time I've ever heard of this....
TiBu is an app....pure and simple.....installed by android package installer.....direct from playstore.....don't know how TWRP would come in to play here.
(quote..... keep getting a prompt saying there is insufficient free storage space on my phone.....)
This *is* possible.....it depends on...
1) How many apps you have installed.
2) how much media (movies, videos, music, pictures) you have stored on the internal storage of your device.
Space will also be taken up by the backups that TiBu creates......
It creates it's backup directory by default on internal storage (sdcard0) and this directory *can* contain hundreds of apps and app data files....All of which takes up space. When I was using TiBu on my S2, I frequently experienced this, but not so far on my S5.....Both devices are 16gb variants, so I guess it's only a matter of time.....unless I get really ruthless and keep what is stored on sdcard0 to an absolute minimum......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

keithross39 said:
In this post, are you sure you aren't confusing Titanium Backup with SuperSU?.......
Titanium Backup (TiBu) has nothing to do with obtaining root access.....The only relationship it has with root is the inability to use it's features fully *without* root......
(quote.....After installing Titanium Backup and TWRP in the proper folders to get root.....)
(quote...... after it was done I got a prompt that said " my phone doesn't appear to be rooted at this ttime but if I wished to installit I could......)
You would see this message in TiBu (or something similar to this message) if you hadn't completed the root process by flashing SuperSU.
(quote.....TWRP offered to flash Ti Bac....)
????.....TWRP flashing TiBu?....this is the first time I've ever heard of this....
TiBu is an app....pure and simple.....installed by android package installer.....direct from playstore.....don't know how TWRP would come in to play here.
(quote..... keep getting a prompt saying there is insufficient free storage space on my phone.....)
This *is* possible.....it depends on...
1) How many apps you have installed.
2) how much media (movies, videos, music, pictures) you have stored on the internal storage of your device.
Space will also be taken up by the backups that TiBu creates......
It creates it's backup directory by default on internal storage (sdcard0) and this directory *can* contain hundreds of apps and app data files....All of which takes up space. When I was using TiBu on my S2, I frequently experienced this, but not so far on my S5.....Both devices are 16gb variants, so I guess it's only a matter of time.....unless I get really ruthless and keep what is stored on sdcard0 to an absolute minimum......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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I finally got the Titanium backup to work. I went to the Super User app and unchecked the mount namespace. That is what was holding me back from making a backup without the interruptions. Now with that said I am still not sure if my backups can be put on my ext. sd card. It appears that it's unwriteable. Does that seem right to you? If so is there a way to change it. If not I guess they will be going to my internal storage. Can you tell me how to get the most complete backup using Titanium Backup? Is it with Data and apps. That does everything?

You can make a zip of your TiBu backups that can be flashed in a custom recovery......this zip can contain all your user installed apps *and* their data....this might very well include profile data and passwords.....but I don't know for sure.
This backup zip needs to be treated with caution though......
If you create the zip from a backup you made on (for example) KitKat, and then tried to apply/flash it on to a Lollipop rom, you could find yourself trying to use apps that will continually force close and facing other system instability as well.
This is because the data generated and used by *some* apps is android version specific.
Creating a zip from ONLY the apps (but not their data) will generally not cause problems......
As for the external storage being unwriteable.....it may be that a setting in TWRP is responsible for this.....i'm pretty sure I've read about that somewhere, though again, I can't be sure.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg

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[Q] General question about backing up

I'm just starting with android and planning on rooting my phone (vD800) eventually. I made a backup here: all settings> general> backup and reset but I don't think this is what I need for recovering from a failed root. What do I need to get so I can make an image of the phone? I have lots of questions but that'll do it for now.
You need to first root then install custom recovery then make a back up...
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scram99 said:
You need to first root then install custom recovery then make a back up...
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Ok that kind of goes against everything I know about computers but ok. What am I going to use for a failed root then? Where does my backup image come from? Thanks
brutusthegeek said:
Ok that kind of goes against everything I know about computers but ok. What am I going to use for a failed root then? Where does my backup image come from? Thanks
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What do you mean by failed root? I've never experienced such a thing. To root follow this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48709232&postcount=869
You don't replace the OS until after the custom recovery (such as TWRP) is installed. So after you install TWRP or whichever recovery you want just boot in to the recovery and then backup there. Then flash whichever ROM you want.
Ok I get the part about not replacing the OS until you are rooted. So just root it and if I fail post here and see if anyone can help?
I guess I'm just trying to be sure I understand what I'm getting into before I do something that could seriously mess up my phone.
You can use the LG backup app on your phone, it's quite good. Then move or copy the backup file to the computer for safekeeping. I did this when I downgraded back to jellybean from kitkat in order to root kitkat and it worked perfectly. There's nothing about the root process for jellybean that will hurt the phone or cause data loss.

[Q] New TN7 - what to do first: root or upgrade?

Hello guys,
my TN7 is nagging me to upgrade from 4.2.2 to 4.3 via OTA. I've read that with the upgrade the bootloader will be locked and if I tried to root afterwards a full wipe will be neccessary to unlock the bootloader.
So here's my question: if I root first and upgrade then will root access persist or do I have to suffer a full reset anyway? What would you suggest?
Any hints are appreciated!
freeekbert said:
Hello guys,
my TN7 is nagging me to upgrade from 4.2.2 to 4.3 via OTA. I've read that with the upgrade the bootloader will be locked and if I tried to root afterwards a full wipe will be neccessary to unlock the bootloader.
So here's my question: if I root first and upgrade then will root access persist or do I have to suffer a full reset anyway? What would you suggest?
Any hints are appreciated!
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I have not rooted my device but after you upgrade to 4.3, within 5-10 minutes it will ask you again to upgrade to 4.4.2. I think you should consider this also before rooting. ( I am having 4.4.2. )
What is the advantage of rooting TN7?
asratxda said:
I have not rooted my device but after you upgrade to 4.3, within 5-10 minutes it will ask you again to upgrade to 4.4.2. I think you should consider this also before rooting.
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Thanks for the info. Up to now I'm not a big fan of KitKat...
asratxda said:
What is the advantage of rooting TN7?
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All my Android devices are rooted, because in general I don't like the idea that there is a lot of potential hidden from the customer. For example if you want to make Nandroid backups you need root access. And I'm using Nandroids excessively
Other apps like Tasker need root access to use their full potential.
So the question remains: will root stick through the upgrade(s) or not? And if it doesn't, what can I do make it persist?
no, you will need to root after each update. So you might as well do the updates, then the root. many here are wishing they would have just stayed on 4.3 and not rooted (IMHO) The only thing I like about KK is the gamepad mapper.
I did the two updates (4.3 and then 4.4.2) then I unlocked the boot loader and rooted using the tool as it supports the 4.4.3 update.
Was plain sailing and no problems.
Phil
Thanks guys, so I'm going to root on current version to backup all apps and settings. Then I can do both updates and unlock the boot loader without worrying about data loss.
I'll give feedback how it went :thumbsup:
So, I promised to report back. Coming from Android 4.2.2 I did the following:
Root like described in here:
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47810386&postcount=1
I used the Chinese method, but please be aware that this way there is strange software installed on your device.
Then I grabbed Titanium Backup Pro and created a backup of all my installed apps. Those backups and important data from internal storage were pushed to a remote FTP server, because I read that unlocking the boot loader also wipes sdcard0.
Next step is installing all three OTA updates. Please be patient, because that this (especially the update to 4.4.2) may take some time.
Unlock boot loader. CAUTION: ALL DATA WILL BE LOST! Follow the instructions of Super Tool:
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2627654
Flash ClockworkMod Recovery with Super Tool or manually via fastboot. I recommend Super Tool, because it's very handy to use.
Boot to CWM and flash SuperSU.zip by Chainfire and you should be good to go. Now you can reinstall Titanium Backup and restore your previously backed up apps and data from your remote location!
I hope this could come in handy for someone!
freeekbert said:
So, I promised to report back. Coming from Android 4.2.2 I did the following:
Root like described in here:
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47810386&postcount=1
I used the Chinese method, but please be aware that this way there is strange software installed on your device.
Then I grabbed Titanium Backup Pro and created a backup of all my installed apps. Those backups and important data from internal storage were pushed to a remote FTP server, because I read that unlocking the boot loader also wipes sdcard0.
Next step is installing all three OTA updates. Please be patient, because that this (especially the update to 4.4.2) may take some time.
Unlock boot loader. CAUTION: ALL DATA WILL BE LOST! Follow the instructions of Super Tool:
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2627654
Flash ClockworkMod Recovery with Super Tool or manually via fastboot. I recommend Super Tool, because it's very handy to use.
Boot to CWM and flash SuperSU.zip by Chainfire and you should be good to go. Now you can reinstall Titanium Backup and restore your previously backed up apps and data from your remote location!
I hope this could come in handy for someone!
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:good: GREAT!!!! you finally rooted your device!!! I just want to ask you, is it possible to flash "SuperSU.zip" from "STOCK recovery" after unlocking the bootloader? i.e
1) Unlock bootloader 2) Flash SuperSU.zip from stock recovery ; thats all, now your are rooted. ???
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I am going to root , but after at least 3-4 month's of usage. In the past I had rooted LG O1, CUBE U9GT4, iBall Andi4.3a. I also love taking BKPs with TB, very useful for game progress.
Have you tried "viper4android audio mod" and "GLTools"(for maximizing graphics performance for any app)?
asratxda said:
I just want to ask you, is it possible to flash "SuperSU.zip" from "STOCK recovery" after unlocking the bootloader? i.e
1) Unlock bootloader 2) Flash SuperSU.zip from stock recovery ; thats all, now your are rooted. ???
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Nope, unfortunately it won't work this way, because the stock recovery system looks for a special signature which is not present in the zip file.
asratxda said:
Have you tried "viper4android audio mod" and "GLTools"(for maximizing graphics performance for any app)?
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Neither one of them. But this is possibly because I don't play games on my tablet usually
asratxda said:
I am going to root , but after at least 3-4 month's of usage.
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Personally I'd do it as soon as possible, because you will lose all your saved data. So the earlier you root, the less you have to restore

[Q] Getting Lollipop on rooted Nexus 4 with custom recovery - guide for fools?

I want Lollipop and my Nexus 4 won't shut up about the OTA update. Naturally, it failed, and i have since tried to find a fool-proof guide to uptade it WITHOUT LOOSING DATA. Not been so lucky. Theres talk about fastbooting (?) and going back to stock, but not much in the way of step-by-step guides. I think most people with nexus 4 and root are like me - did it because it was easy, not knowing a lot about it...
I have rooted with towelroot, installed TWRP custom recovery with flashify, unlocked bootlocker with Bootunlock, installed Xposed framework and SuperSU. Never used ADB or any commands. Can't be the only one in this exact situation
What excactly do i need to do to get Lollipop without loosing any data (like a regular OTA update)?
Maybe user Titanium Backup or some kinda backup software to backup files and stuff then just go for a fresh installation? Most of the basic settings should be saved to your google account.
This post should help you with setting up ADB in your computer and to get you up to speed with using ADB and Fastbooot
KishanW said:
Maybe user Titanium Backup or some kinda backup software to backup files and stuff then just go for a fresh installation? Most of the basic settings should be saved to your google account.
This post should help you with setting up ADB in your computer and to get you up to speed with using ADB and Fastbooot
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Thanks for the quick reply! But i was hoping for a solution that DIDN'T wipe my phone. I just wanna undo all the rooting business, so i can do the OTA...
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tommyhj said:
Thanks for the quick reply! But i was hoping for a solution that DIDN'T wipe my phone. I just wanna undo all the rooting business, so i can do the OTA...
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That would be interesting if someone has an answer for your question. I can use it too
Sorry that I couldn't help you.
tommyhj said:
I want Lollipop and my Nexus 4 won't shut up about the OTA update. Naturally, it failed, and i have since tried to find a fool-proof guide to uptade it WITHOUT LOOSING DATA. Not been so lucky. Theres talk about fastbooting (?) and going back to stock, but not much in the way of step-by-step guides. I think most people with nexus 4 and root are like me - did it because it was easy, not knowing a lot about it...
I have rooted with towelroot, installed TWRP custom recovery with flashify, unlocked bootlocker with Bootunlock, installed Xposed framework and SuperSU. Never used ADB or any commands. Can't be the only one in this exact situation
What excactly do i need to do to get Lollipop without loosing any data (like a regular OTA update)?
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Hey,
Follow these instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312.
there are a few things to note:
1. You do not need to unlock the bootloader, you will have done that when you rooted
2. Download the 5.0 image instead of the original stock image when you do this.
3. DO NOT flash userdata.img. That will wipe your data.
Those are the steps I followed to flash over to 5.0 without losing data.
But I would absolutely do a backup anyway, just in case something goes wrong.
gardn227 said:
Hey,
Follow these instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/how-to-how-to-flash-factory-image-t2010312.
there are a few things to note:
1. You do not need to unlock the bootloader, you will have done that when you rooted
2. Download the 5.0 image instead of the original stock image when you do this.
3. DO NOT flash userdata.img. That will wipe your data.
Those are the steps I followed to flash over to 5.0 without losing data.
But I would absolutely do a backup anyway, just in case something goes wrong.
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Ok, cool. So you're saying to towel-root my device, unlock bootloader with bootunlocker app, remove root by installing SuperSU and using the clean-up funtion. And then adb fastboot flash boot/recovery/system from the FACTORY img? Why not sideload the OTA instead? Because it wont work unless i reflash stock 4.4.4 completely?

Rooting OnePlus 2 without unlocking Bootloader

Hi all,
* Do i have to unlock my Bootloader before I root my OnePlus 2 phone ?
** If i'll have to erase all data in order to perform Rooting or Unlocking What is the best backup tool to use in order to restore everything ?
*** Where i can get an original OnePlus 2 rom to download ? (If i'll need)
Thanks a lot !!!
Best,
Jonathan
Yes. You have to flash SuperSU using TWRP, and to use TWRP your bootloader needs to be unlocked. Try out Helium Backup. That's what I used to backup my phone without root. It only backs up apps and app data though. No system data. If you need to backup SMS and MMS messages, use SMS Backup & Restore. You can download the stock OPT OxygenOS from here, though I would make a Nandroid backup of the stock OS in TWRP before you do anything first. Good luck!
Thanks for the quick response,
Another quick question, after rooting the phone will I able to copy into "/system/media/sounds/ui" folder without problem ?
The main idea is to add a poweron.ogg sound file in order to hear something during the poweron
Thanks again
Of course! Root gives you access to all system files on the device. You'll just have to use a root file explorer such as root browser which is probably my personal favorite. Many people also use ES Files Explorer. Just be careful if you do use it because you have to enable the "Root Explorer" tool.
Hi again,
Have you ever try to add sound during the start up?
Nope. Honestly never really had a desire to. I'd be surprised if there wasn't a tutorial out there on how to do it though.
I succeeded to unlock my OnePlus 2 ... using fastboot....., now do i have to install TWRP or to stay with the OnePlus 2 original recovey mode ?
What are the advantages for doing that (TWRP) ?
Thanks
You need TWRP recovery to flash the SuperSU app. TWRP is also what you use to flash custom Kernels or ROMs. If you want, you could do what I did and just boit to TWRP instead of actually flashing it to your device. Then you can flash the SuperSU app and have root while keeping the stock OPT recovery. Then, if you want, you can go get Flashify, purchase and unlock the premium features within the app (absolutely worth it!) and use it to backup the stock recovery and then flash TWRP so that you can revert back to the stock recovery if you ever want to. If you need more detailed instructions on any of that, I can submit another post later when I can get to my computer.
Where can i find stock recovery for OnePlus 2 (in case i'll need)?
I found this in XDA forums:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-2/general/rom-mirrors-official-oxygen-os-roms-ota-t3209863
That forum post is just for downloading the stock ROM. Like I said in my last post, bootong to TWRP instead of flashing it and then using Flashify to backup the stock recovery would probably be the best method, however it seems like you can download the stock recovery from here. I personally have not used that download before so I cannot vouch for its legitimacy, however it seems other people have had success with it.
Which Flashify tool to use, which author (Christian Göllner or Nightshade Labs) ?
Here ya go!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cgollner.flashify
You can also use that app to flash the TWRP recovery straight from your phone.

Root access without unlock/reset ?

I apologize if this question has been asked before, I can't seem to find a clear answer.
Moto G6 Plus XT1926-7
Android 9 build PPWS29.116-11-13
Up-to-date as of 11/01/2019
note: retla channel
I had an app "break". I contacted author who said reinstall. However, reinstall erases my existing data, which is of course, stored on /data/data outside of reach. Further the app opts-out of Google Backup in favor of proprietary backup, which I did not know or use.
Isn't there some way to gain root access, even temporarily, to copy my data? Unlocking the bootloader and factory reset aren't really solving the problem. I've looked at Kingoroot, KingRoot, Towelroot, etc... none support Pie.
I can't believe this problem is uncommon or that there's no solution. Any guidance/opinion/hint appreciated.
Thank you
Try installing the app without uninstalling it. Download an .apk of it online and install it. Usually it doesn't delete any data as this is to make an update for the app
Otherwise, the only way to get your app data is by rooting your android. So start by booting into TWRP and flashing the magisk installer zip. Then install a file manager like total commander and get the files.
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Goddard260 said:
I apologize if this question has been asked before, I can't seem to find a clear answer.
Moto G6 Plus XT1926-7
Android 9 build PPWS29.116-11-13
Up-to-date as of 11/01/2019
note: retla channel
I had an app "break". I contacted author who said reinstall. However, reinstall erases my existing data, which is of course, stored on /data/data outside of reach. Further the app opts-out of Google Backup in favor of proprietary backup, which I did not know or use.
Isn't there some way to gain root access, even temporarily, to copy my data? Unlocking the bootloader and factory reset aren't really solving the problem. I've looked at Kingoroot, KingRoot, Towelroot, etc... none support Pie.
I can't believe this problem is uncommon or that there's no solution. Any guidance/opinion/hint appreciated.
Thank you
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I can suggest you to factory reset your device, sometimes dev are lazy to tell you the instructions, if the problem still, you should consider root your device, for new people Rooting is something complicated, but WORTH the try. I can tell you the steps to root your device.
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Install TWRP
3. Wipe/Erase data (not included internal storage)
4. Install Magisk Flash Zip
5. Enjoy your brand new rooted device
DoomSlayer2019 said:
I can suggest you to factory reset your device, sometimes dev are lazy to tell you the instructions, if the problem still, you should consider root your device, for new people Rooting is something complicated, but WORTH the try. I can tell you the steps to root your device.
1. Unlock Bootloader
2. Install TWRP
3. Wipe/Erase data (not included internal storage)
4. Install Magisk Flash Zip
5. Enjoy your brand new rooted device
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And here things get complicated...
On a Moto G6 plus TWRP cannot be installed. You will have to boot it.
The next thing is TWRP can decrypt /data, so you won't have to erase userdata. Not for Magisk either.
You can install twrp, there is a file where you can install twrp inside of it, letting use it in Recovery Mode
DoomSlayer2019 said:
You can install twrp, there is a file where you can install twrp inside of it, letting use it in Recovery Mode
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Where is this file?
WoKoschekk said:
Where is this file?
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I don't recommend you installing twrp in your phone, you don't access all the time, also it brings bugs like wifi drop
DoomSlayer2019 said:
I don't recommend you installing twrp in your phone, you don't access all the time, also it brings bugs like wifi drop
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I know, just wondering how to manage to install TWRP on this phone.

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