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Revert Nexus 4 Stock

I bought a Nexus 4 from someone and he had already rooted it and installed a rom that is like stock but has a few extra things.
How can I revert to stock? I like stock plus i want over the air updates.
Step by step would be appreciated.
Thanks.

inhuman5000 said:
I bought a Nexus 4 from someone and he had already rooted it and installed a rom that is like stock but has a few extra things.
How can I revert to stock? I like stock plus i want over the air updates.
Step by step would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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Download the factory image here https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#occamjop40c
Unzip and run flash-all.bat or flash-all.sh depending on which OS you are running.

decepticon said:
Download the factory image here https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#occamjop40c
Unzip and run flash-all.bat or flash-all.sh depending on which OS you are running.
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can i put the zip in my phone storage? If so , what is the buttons i push to boot to recovery?
I rather do it that way if possible.

inhuman5000 said:
can i put the zip in my phone storage? If so , what is the buttons i push to boot to recovery?
I rather do it that way if possible.
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No, it has to be ran while the phone is in the bootloader (both volume buttons and power)

decepticon said:
No, it has to be ran while the phone is in the bootloader (both volume buttons and power)
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sorry im kind of confused. After i download the factory image where do i put it? Do i leave it on my PC and connect my phone , or do i drag and drop the image file into my phone?

Lollipop 5.0.1 Incoming

Per Droid-Life:
http://www.droid-life.com/2014/12/02/android-5-0-1-headed-to-aosp-as-build-lrx22c/

I'm ready!

I've got five candles lit and Kenny G on in the background, plus I'm wearing my fancy silk robe.
So yeah, I'm ready ☺

SilkyJohnson said:
I've got five candles lit and Kenny G on in the background, plus I'm wearing my fancy silk robe.
So yeah, I'm ready ☺
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I laughed way to hard for that.

SilkyJohnson said:
I've got five candles lit and Kenny G on in the background, plus I'm wearing my fancy silk robe.
So yeah, I'm ready ☺
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Lmao!
This is why we get "Nexus". We are the bleeding edge

I just get my device today and then rooted it immediately to find out there is an update coming out. I wonder how the OTA is going to do when I'm rooted????

tee00max said:
I just get my device today and then rooted it immediately to find out there is an update coming out. I wonder how the OTA is going to do when I'm rooted????
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Lollipop checks to see if ANY system files are modified. If yes, it fails. Before, you could just put stock recovery back on and pretty much call it a day. I will just flash the factory image, boot up and take the OTA - then immediately go back into fastboot and put recovery, root and an unencrypted kernel right back on. Lollipop's app restore functionality I kind of like, so I can be back up and running pretty quick.
Or you could try to restore only data through recovery, but that's risky when jumping versions. I won't do it.

P.S. I think any proper Nexus owner should always have the latest stock image downloaded to their computer. If you ever need to save your ass it's just a click away. Plus, come downgrade time you're ready to go when you get off work ?
P.P.S. use Google Remote Desktop and leave your home computer on the developer page. That's what I did on the N5 when our images got released. That puppy was downloaded and ready to go the second I walked in the door.

tee00max said:
I just get my device today and then rooted it immediately to find out there is an update coming out. I wonder how the OTA is going to do when I'm rooted????
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If you have a custom recovery you'll have to do a system wipe before you can flash the OTA.
Sent from my Nexus 6

Looks like factory images are starting to go up:
"Update: *And just like that, Android 5.0.1 factory images have gone live for a handful of devices, including the Nexus 9, Nexus 7 (2013) WiFi, and Nexus 10. Basically, we are looking at the WiFi devices. *You can grab individual image fileshere."
-per Droid-Life

SilkyJohnson said:
Lollipop checks to see if ANY system files are modified. If yes, it fails. Before, you could just put stock recovery back on and pretty much call it a day. I will just flash the factory image, boot up and take the OTA - then immediately go back into fastboot and put recovery, root and an unencrypted kernel right back on. Lollipop's app restore functionality I kind of like, so I can be back up and running pretty quick.
Or you could try to restore only data through recovery, but that's risky when jumping versions. I won't do it.
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Can we only flash boot.img and System.img? would this fix root and replace any modded system files?

iboj007 said:
Can we only flash boot.img and System.img? would this fix root and replace any modded system files?
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Hey, I'd give it a try! In theory I'd say it could.

SilkyJohnson said:
P.S. I think any proper Nexus owner should always have the latest stock image downloaded to their computer. If you ever need to save your ass it's just a click away. Plus, come downgrade time you're ready to go when you get off work ?
P.P.S. use Google Remote Desktop and leave your home computer on the developer page. That's what I did on the N5 when our images got released. That puppy was downloaded and ready to go the second I walked in the door.
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For Sureeee. It seems i have had a few more issues with this phone in which having the factory images and fastboot have been a godsend.

crashercarlton said:
For Sureeee. It seems i have had a few more issues with this phone in which having the factory images and fastboot have been a godsend.
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Agreed.
I can't get ADB to work after unlocking, but fastboot works like a champ and that's all I really use. I use ADB to reboot into BL ? I haven't cared or missed it enough to troubleshoot and fix.
Just refreshed the Dev page and it seems everything recent has been updated, minus the N5/6.
I have faith ?

jbdan said:
Lmao!
This is why we get "Nexus". We are the bleeding edge
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Yup. I feel like I did when I first got my Galaxy Nexus and updates were fat and furious.
Sent from my Nexus 6

SilkyJohnson said:
Lollipop checks to see if ANY system files are modified. If yes, it fails. Before, you could just put stock recovery back on and pretty much call it a day. I will just flash the factory image, boot up and take the OTA - then immediately go back into fastboot and put recovery, root and an unencrypted kernel right back on. Lollipop's app restore functionality I kind of like, so I can be back up and running pretty quick.
Or you could try to restore only data through recovery, but that's risky when jumping versions. I won't do it.
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rlh445 said:
If you have a custom recovery you'll have to do a system wipe before you can flash the OTA.
Sent from my Nexus 6
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Right now I am running stock recovery. All I have is the bootloader unlocked and have root access.

I'll wait for a TWRP flashable zip :fingerscrossed:

tee00max said:
Right now I am running stock recovery. All I have is the bootloader unlocked and have root access.
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It'll fail with root now.

looks like they're posting wifi only for now

indianajonze said:
looks like they're posting wifi only for now
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Typical Googs.

No dialer app MOAR ROM

What's up everyone. I swapped my iPhone for an S5 that has MOAR ROM installed. The guy reflashed the phone clean when we swapped and when it booted back up I have no phone icon. I can get calls if someone calls me, but I have no icon to make a call and the lock screen icon doesn't work.
Is there any way to just flash an apk file vs. having to reflash and set everything up again?
Thanks in advance.

mpetruzz said:
What's up everyone. I swapped my iPhone for an S5 that has MOAR ROM installed. The guy reflashed the phone clean when we swapped and when it booted back up I have no phone icon. I can get calls if someone calls me, but I have no icon to make a call and the lock screen icon doesn't work.
Is there any way to just flash an apk file vs. having to reflash and set everything up again?
Thanks in advance.
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I would guess any lollipop app would work. Drop this into your system/priv-app folder and reboot.

Tulsadiver said:
I would guess any lollipop app would work. Drop this into your system/priv-app folder and reboot.
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Do i need to change the permissions at all?

mpetruzz said:
Do i need to change the permissions at all?
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After you reboot go in and make sure they are 644

Tulsadiver said:
I would guess any lollipop app would work. Drop this into your system/priv-app folder and reboot.
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Tulsadiver said:
After you reboot go in and make sure they are 644
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Changed it to 644 but still not working and no icon

I just downloaded the MOAR zip, would it be easier to just reflash the ROM?
I'll have to look in the MOAR thread to figure out how to install it. I'm not familiar with phones that use safestrap.

mpetruzz said:
Changed it to 644 but still not working and no icon
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Did it overwrite anything when you copied it in? Check to see if you have the incall app under system/app.

Tulsadiver said:
Did it overwrite anything when you copied it in? Check to see if you have the incall app under system/app.
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I do not have the incall app and now when I boot it's saying unfortunately contacts has stopped

mpetruzz said:
I do not have the incall app and now when I boot it's saying unfortunately contacts has stopped
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I have MOAR on my phone at home. I'll get those files directly from it. I'll be home in an hour.

Tulsadiver said:
Did it overwrite anything when you copied it in? Check to see if you have the incall app under system/app.
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Tulsadiver said:
I have MOAR on my phone at home. I'll get those files directly from it. I'll be home in an hour.
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That would be sweet! I did download the zip, would it be easier to just reflash it? I'm just not sure how to. If you could walk me through I could do that. Or if it's easier to send the files that's cool too.

mpetruzz said:
That would be sweet! I did download the zip, would it be easier to just reflash it? I'm just not sure how to. If you could walk me through I could do that. Or if it's easier to send the files that's cool too.
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However you want. The latest and greatest version would be the best way to go. Have you ever used Odin?

Tulsadiver said:
However you want. The latest and greatest version would be the best way to go. Have you ever used Odin?
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I have used Odin a while back. If you can send me those files and they work I'll just do that. If not I can reflash or Odin back to stock if I need too.
Thanks for the help too!

I'll get back to you in 45 minutes or so.

mpetruzz said:
That would be sweet! I did download the zip, would it be easier to just reflash it? I'm just not sure how to. If you could walk me through I could do that. Or if it's easier to send the files that's cool too.
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delete the file I gave you before and use this one.

****in A that worked!!! Thanks so much!!
And just so I know for the future, if i want to reflash the rom clean. I just want to make sure I have the steps down correctly:
flash n12 kernel
boot into recovery via safestrap
flash rom
boot into download mode
flash oa8 kernel
Is that correct?

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mpetruzz said:
****in A that worked!!! Thanks so much!!
And just so I know for the future, if i want to reflash the rom clean. I just want to make sure I have the steps down correctly:
flash n12 kernel
boot into recovery via safestrap
flash rom
boot into download mode
flash oa8 kernel
Is that correct?
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Do a full wipe before you install the ROM (everything but SD card). I did not go back into download mode and flash the OA8 kernel. I just let it boot right up and it worked great.

Ok so I flash the n12 kernel to get into safestrap, do a full wipe, flash the rom, flash the oa8 kernel then reboot. Where in Odin do I put the kernel?

mpetruzz said:
Ok so I flash the n12 kernel to get into safestrap, do a full wipe, flash the rom, flash the oa8 kernel then reboot. Where in Odin do I put the kernel?
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Kernels go in the ap slot. After you flash MOAR, don't do anything else. Just let your phone boot itself up.

after I flash moar, I don't touch anything and flash the oa8 kernel? I thought I needed to be in download mode to use odin

mpetruzz said:
after I flash moar, I don't touch anything and flash the oa8 kernel? I thought I needed to be in download mode to use odin
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Do not flash another kernel

Trying to change emoji's - having issues

At first, they all disappeared...... Then I finally got them to change, but return to stock with every reboot?
Forgot to do a backup before starting this..... So I'm stuck with what ever I end up with

tele_jas said:
Of course, I forgot to make a backup before doing anything.....So, is there any way I can get my emoji's back?
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you have an idea where's the emoji's location?
i can pull those files and upload them for you or anyone else
P.S. Dude, Always Backup.....first rule while messing with root,system changes, etc :cyclops:

DrakenFX said:
P.S. Dude, Always Backup.....first rule while messing with root,system changes, etc :cyclops:
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Yeah, I've been doing this for 4 years..... I just got over-excited and did a stupid thing
I think I know where they're located and I've replaced them with a different set, then rebooted and tried the emoji switcher again and I now have the "Emoji One" emoji's :highfive:
[EDIT] But every time I restart, the stock emoji's return?
Also flashed a different font

tele_jas said:
Yeah, I've been doing this for 4 years..... I just got over-excited and did a stupid thing
I think I know where they're located and I've replaced them with a different set, then rebooted and tried the emoji switcher again and I now have the "Emoji One" emoji's :highfive:
[EDIT] But every time I restart, the stock emoji's return?
Also flashed a different font
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awesome dude,
P.S. you are show quiet the info there (phone number) just FYI LoL

DrakenFX said:
awesome dude,
P.S. you are show quiet the info there (phone number) just FYI LoL
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Yeah, I realized that after I posted it....Was editing it when you replied

To have your changes persist you need to disable system write protection:
Code:
adb shell reboot disemmcwp
As discovered here:
http://androidforums.com/threads/zte-write-protection-for-zmax-and-other-zte-phones.1040331/
originally for other ZTE phones but works with the Axon 7 too.

Nameless One said:
To have your changes persist you need to disable system write protection:
Code:
adb shell reboot disemmcwp
As discovered here:
http://androidforums.com/threads/zte-write-protection-for-zmax-and-other-zte-phones.1040331/
originally for other ZTE phones but works with the Axon 7 too.
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Awesome, that did it! Thank you!!

tele_jas said:
At first, they all disappeared...... Then I finally got them to change, but return to stock with every reboot?
Forgot to do a backup before starting this..... So I'm stuck with what ever I end up with
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It's been a while since I've rooted. Do you have a file or file link to the emoji one emoji for the whole system and also a font package zip?
Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk

osmosizzz said:
It's been a while since I've rooted. Do you have a file or file link to the emoji one emoji for the whole system and also a font package zip?
Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk
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I'm using "Emoji Switcher" from the play store (Root required). I don't have the actual .ttf file. There is a "write protection" on the system, once I rebooted, they came back (to stock)..... After I removed the write protection, I was able to successfully change my emoji's using the app. :good:
The font I got here off of XDA, I only have the "China Cat" font .zip

tele_jas said:
I'm using "Emoji Switcher" from the play store (Root required). I don't have the actual .ttf file. There is a "write protection" on the system, once I rebooted, they came back (to stock)..... After I removed the write protection, I was able to successfully change my emoji's using the app. :good:
The font I got here off of XDA, I only have the "China Cat" font .zip
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Awesome man. Thanks. I used to use that app but stopped because it stopped working on Samsung devices after MM. Going to give it a try when I get a chance. Haven't unlocked my bootloader because I don't want spend 3 hours setting up the phone again. Maybe I'll wake up early Saturday and get it done
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osmosizzz said:
Awesome man. Thanks. I used to use that app but stopped because it stopped working on Samsung devices after MM. Going to give it a try when I get a chance. Haven't unlocked my bootloader because I don't want spend 3 hours setting up the phone again. Maybe I'll wake up early Saturday and get it done
Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Tapatalk
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Backup your phone (system and apps) to your SD card using the WeShare app included on your phone..... It will cut your restore time down quite a bit!
It's not perfect, but sure saved me a lot of time setting back up.

[OTA][Official][Beta]Latest Security patch for Lenovo Vibe X3

This is a recently released OTA for Beta users by Lenovo anyone can install this if you are using the stock recovery. For TWRP some mods. should be done to the package.
Link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4gp1Lef7g4aT3B2N0otQjJZSUU/view
Install method : Just download and rename it to update.zip that's all, keep it in the root directory of the phone and boot into recovery to insatll the update.
P.S. This is not my work, this is directly from Lenovo. So, don't point your fingers at me if you do something wrong Anything you do is on your own and you should face the consequences

Updated using stock recovery by pressing vol+, vol- and power button simultaneously..
Facebook instagram video upload solved.
Camera swipe to gallery lag solve.
Ram management is still same
Sound quality on speaker and headphones increased.
Sudden stopping of music while changing songs using headphone buttons problem solved.
UI is very smooth, no lag, no heat issues.
In my openion you must update.

santhosh5639 said:
Updated using stock recovery by pressing vol+, vol- and power button simultaneously..
Facebook instagram video upload solved.
Camera swipe to gallery lag solve.
Ram management is still same
Sound quality on speaker and headphones increased.
Sudden stopping of music while changing songs using headphone buttons problem solved.
UI is very smooth, no lag, no heat issues.
In my openion you must update.
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Good thing buddy

santhosh5639 said:
Updated using stock recovery by pressing vol+, vol- and power button simultaneously..
Facebook instagram video upload solved.
Camera swipe to gallery lag solve.
Ram management is still same
Sound quality on speaker and headphones increased.
Sudden stopping of music while changing songs using headphone buttons problem solved.
UI is very smooth, no lag, no heat issues.
In my openion you must update.
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Can I flash it through TWRP?

vamsigk said:
Can I flash it through TWRP?
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No, you can do it only with stock recovery. Even it is not possible if you are rooted. Must be flashed stock rom and then this update..

santhosh5639 said:
No, you can do it only with stock recovery. Even it is not possible if you are rooted. Must be flashed stock rom and then this update..
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Thank you.

santhosh5639 said:
Updated using stock recovery by pressing vol+, vol- and power button simultaneously..
Facebook instagram video upload solved.
Camera swipe to gallery lag solve.
Ram management is still same
Sound quality on speaker and headphones increased.
Sudden stopping of music while changing songs using headphone buttons problem solved.
UI is very smooth, no lag, no heat issues.
In my openion you must update.
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How is battery life ? It was ****ty earlier . And what about app lock ? Can it still be opened from notifications ?

njaya95 said:
For TWRP some mods. should be done to the package.
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What are those mods?

vamsigk said:
What are those mods?
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There is a file called update script in the zip that file needs to be edited using notepad++, there are some lines of code in the starting of that file that needs to be modified. I haven't checked it out yet but I'll try to make a flash able zip for twrp as soon as I'm free.

njaya95 said:
There is a file called update script in the zip that file needs to be edited using notepad++, there are some lines of code in the starting of that file that needs to be modified. I haven't checked it out yet but I'll try to make a flash able zip for twrp as soon as I'm free.
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Thanks

Can some one try to figure out whats changed .. The patch uses BSDIFF and not exactly human readable .There must some way to reverse engineer

nikhil.dahiya6 said:
How is battery life ? It was ****ty earlier . And what about app lock ? Can it still be opened from notifications ?
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app lock error is also solved

vamsigk said:
Can I flash it through TWRP?
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Yes.
santhosh5639 said:
No, you can do it only with stock recovery. Even it is not possible if you are rooted. Must be flashed stock rom and then this update..
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It can be flashed via the proper recovery for x3_row. But, yeah, system shouldn't be modified before applying OTA.
njaya95 said:
There is a file called update script in the zip that file needs to be edited using notepad++, there are some lines of code in the starting of that file that needs to be modified. I haven't checked it out yet but I'll try to make a flash able zip for twrp as soon as I'm free.
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Or you can just flash the zip as-is using x3_row (X3a40) recovery available here.

Can some one extract apks of some important apps like camera ..
Sent from my Lenovo X3a40 using Tapatalk

arpit_nnd said:
system shouldn't be modified before applying OTA.
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Meaning it shouldn't be rooted?

I know this sounds odd. But just out of curiosity, does it include VoLTE feature?

V_v3k said:
I know this sounds odd. But just out of curiosity, does it include VoLTE feature?
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Nope bro, Lenovo aways stickers to what they promises second time, NO VOLTE FOR X3 USERS.

vamsigk said:
Meaning it shouldn't be rooted?
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Yeah and it shouldn't have xposed or anything like that.

arpit_nnd said:
Or you can just flash the zip as-is using x3_row (X3a40) recovery available here.
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Lenovo stock recovery is available as a separate file? Cool.

njaya95 said:
Yeah and it shouldn't have xposed or anything like that.
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Can I use QSB method to remove root and xposed? Or should I use QFIL method?