Hello all,
This may be a foolish question, but is there any way to unroot and retain all data? I've had a relatively poor experience with Edge post-root, performance has just been subpar, despite implementing the 'fixes'. I'd like to update to Nougat and retain all of my stuff - is that doable?
Thanks in advance.
AKDMA said:
Hello all,
This may be a foolish question, but is there any way to unroot and retain all data? I've had a relatively poor experience with Edge post-root, performance has just been subpar, despite implementing the 'fixes'. I'd like to update to Nougat and retain all of my stuff - is that doable?
Thanks in advance.
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You can re-flash same firmware and use home csc instead of csc... double check this though
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What would happen if I allowed the at&t update to happen? I am rooted with towel root and added titanium and safestrap. that's it. Can I restore to the original AT&T rom? I am obviously on AT&T and rolling with the s5 Active.
not really impressed with the root on this particular device...Samsung will allow a ton of custom setups and I can deal with the bloatware compared to the instability of just being rooted...Ive had more call drops and stutters and blackscreens since rooting... no biggie
Just want to know if I can just apply the update or do I need to jump through hoops?
Please understand that I'm "slow" and rode the short bus to school...Please refrain from treating me that way. im not all there.. just help Thanks.
OJsakila said:
What would happen if I allowed the at&t update to happen? I am rooted with towel root and added titanium and safestrap. that's it. Can I restore to the original AT&T rom? I am obviously on AT&T and rolling with the s5 Active.
not really impressed with the root on this particular device...Samsung will allow a ton of custom setups and I can deal with the bloatware compared to the instability of just being rooted...Ive had more call drops and stutters and blackscreens since rooting... no biggie
Just want to know if I can just apply the update or do I need to jump through hoops?
Please understand that I'm "slow" and rode the short bus to school...Please refrain from treating me that way. im not all there.. just help Thanks.
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you'll be unrooted if you update. thats it, back to full stock
polish_pat said:
you'll be unrooted if you update. thats it, back to full stock
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Excellent answer. Thanks.
OJsakila said:
Excellent answer. Thanks.
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I suggest you learn more about rooting. It's awesome once you know how and what you can benefit from it. Worth the Knox 0x1 at some point.
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OJsakila said:
What would happen if I allowed the at&t update to happen? I am rooted with towel root and added titanium and safestrap. that's it. Can I restore to the original AT&T rom? I am obviously on AT&T and rolling with the s5 Active.
not really impressed with the root on this particular device...Samsung will allow a ton of custom setups and I can deal with the bloatware compared to the instability of just being rooted...Ive had more call drops and stutters and blackscreens since rooting... no biggie
Just want to know if I can just apply the update or do I need to jump through hoops?
Please understand that I'm "slow" and rode the short bus to school...Please refrain from treating me that way. im not all there.. just help Thanks.
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The update may comtain a patch for Towelroot so you might not be able to root after that, CF Auto Root will work but it will trip KNOX.
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gee2012 said:
The update may comtain a patch for Towelroot so you might not be able to root after that, CF Auto Root will work but it will trip KNOX.
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If You want To return To stock unroot i think You Can simply reinstall stock rom with Odin
Simone said:
I suggest you learn more about rooting. It's awesome once you know how and what you can benefit from it. Worth the Knox 0x1 at some point.
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If you notice... Ive been a member of this forum for 5+ years... Post count means nothing...while others are posting, I'm "learning more about rooting." Plus, I'm highly gun shy about posting idiotic and useless comments around here. There is no tolerance for such sensationalism..
So, thanks for the suggestion but I'm as well read about rooting as you are. Yes, its awesome...I know. Thanks, though... but The Problem seems to be that (with AT&T) stability is compromised. Worth the ability for me to lose bloatware? ...especially with a highly customizable Samsung?? Questionable right now...
Still "learning."
Just wonderin' about restoring...
Aiden_7 said:
If You want To return To stock unroot i think You Can simply reinstall stock rom with Odin
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Thanks.
OJsakila said:
If you notice... Ive been a member of this forum for 5+ years... Post count means nothing...while others are posting, I'm "learning more about rooting." Plus, I'm highly gun shy about posting idiotic and useless comments around here. There is no tolerance for such sensationalism..
So, thanks for the suggestion but I'm as well read about rooting as you are. Yes, its awesome...I know. Thanks, though... but The Problem seems to be that (with AT&T) stability is compromised. Worth the ability for me to lose bloatware? ...especially with a highly customizable Samsung?? Questionable right now...
Still "learning."
Just wonderin' about restoring...
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Oh, sorry. LOL! I was using Tapatalk so I did not see all your details :laugh:
Simone said:
Oh, sorry. LOL! I was using Tapatalk so I did not see all your details :laugh:
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Its ok...In retrospect, I appeared annoyed at your comment..lol.. Im not. Sorry
Hello,
I have not rooted a phone since the Galaxy Nexus....
Back then I could still receive OTAs but it looks like this has changed? I am receiving my nexus 6P today and am wondering if I should root or not?
The main reason I rooted before was to get tethering... I've used Foxfi on my Note3 (current phone) for that and only use it sporadically since I am always around wifi unless going on a road trip. I do also have unlimited data on Verizon so I should stick it to them as long as I can though... ;p
So my questions...
1. Do I have to re-root and install images manually now instead of getting OTAs
2. Does the re-root process mean I have to re-configure everything? -- Do I lose any data?
3. What are some of the main reasons for rooting now?
4. Does Google handle the OTAs or does it still go through Verizon meaning I still have to wait forever to get them?
Thanks!
You don't need root to tether
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rice923 said:
You don't need root to tether
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Depends on your carrier, I thought most US carriers had tethering blocked on the 6P? I know it works on Verizon though.
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Depends on your carrier, I thought most US carriers had tethering blocked on the 6P? I know it works on Verizon though.
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He mentioned Verizon so I'd think it's safe to assume he's on Verizon. But yes, I'm speaking only on behalf of my experience tethering on Verizon UDP
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rice923 said:
He mentioned Verizon so I'd think it's safe to assume he's on Verizon. But yes, I'm speaking only on behalf of my experience tethering on Verizon UDP
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I didn't see that, my bad! Yes, tethering works just fine out of the box on Verizon.
Free Tethering?!?
I don't need to root to tether on Verizon? Since when? Did I miss something? Where do I do this?!? What other point is there to rooting other than having the latest and greatest a little earlier. Does Verizon handle the OTAs or does Google? In other words, if lets say 6.1 comes out today, I know I can flash it right away, will Google get it to me in like 1-2 weeks or does it go through big red and take 1-2 months?
Thanks,
There are less and less reasons to root. However, you should unlock the bootloader, so if you ever need to root, you won't need to wipe your device .
another reason to unlock the bootloader : you can always flash the google factory image if you don't want to wait for the OTA (without "-w" to avoid wiping userdata) or if you something bad happen
I do it for Xposed. The customization in Gravity Box, YouTube Backround Playback, and YouTube Adaway. Then also to install Adfree. Not much else though.
So I can unlock my bootloader and it wont affect OTA updates or anything else? I won't need to flash a rom every time I want to upgrade?
jboku said:
Hello,
I have not rooted a phone since the Galaxy Nexus....
Back then I could still receive OTAs but it looks like this has changed? I am receiving my nexus 6P today and am wondering if I should root or not?
The main reason I rooted before was to get tethering... I've used Foxfi on my Note3 (current phone) for that and only use it sporadically since I am always around wifi unless going on a road trip. I do also have unlimited data on Verizon so I should stick it to them as long as I can though... ;p
So my questions...
1. Do I have to re-root and install images manually now instead of getting OTAs
2. Does the re-root process mean I have to re-configure everything? -- Do I lose any data?
3. What are some of the main reasons for rooting now?
4. Does Google handle the OTAs or does it still go through Verizon meaning I still have to wait forever to get them?
Thanks!
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So I can unlock my bootloader and it wont affect OTA updates or anything else? I won't need to flash a rom every time I want to upgrade?
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I didn't realise you had double-posted this when I answered your questions in my guide thread. Please don't double-post, it's against the rules. Anyway, I've answered your initial questions in my guide thread. Unlocking your bootloader doesn't affect OTA. Root does though, you can't flash an OTA with root or it'll fail. The easiest way to upgrade is by flashing the factory images via the instructions in my guide.
Heisenberg said:
I didn't realise you had double-posted this when I answered your questions in my guide thread. Please don't double-post, it's against the rules. Anyway, I've answered your initial questions in my guide thread. Unlocking your bootloader doesn't affect OTA. Root does though, you can't flash an OTA with root or it'll fail. The easiest way to upgrade is by flashing the factory images via the instructions in my guide.
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Sorry about that. I should have deleted my question in your guide -- either way thanks for the update! I think for now, I am just going to unlock my bootloader and in the future if I need to root / flash I can w/o having to wipe my entire phone and start over.
Hi everyone,
Looking for some help on updating my Samsung S5 to the latest Verizon update which looks to be LRX21T.G900VVRU2BOK3. I have found a lot of conflicting information on updates so first hand experience would be great. I need to keep foxfi working as I have unlimited data and the phone is rooted with towelroot. Details are
Verizon Samsung S5
Android Verion 4.4.2
Model Number SM-G900V
Baseband G900VVRU1ANCG
Kernel Version 3.4.0
Build Number KOT49H.G900VVRU1ANCG
Looks like Foxfi is supported on Android 5.1 but does anyone have first hand experience? I would also like to keep root if possible. I currently have Titanium Backup and SDM frozen, would it be best to take the over air update? Lastly anybody have bad experiences with the LRX21T.G900VVRU2BOK3 update?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
dont know if bok6 version will work on your g900v. but the battery life is awesome.
Salcykhan said:
dont know if bok6 version will work on your g900v. but the battery life is awesome.
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That's good to know Salcykhan Yep BOK6 is the verizon update and G900V is the Verizon S5 variant.
Then install this version and root it and remove all s5 crappy app.
Plus add very few mod which make phone little sexy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/themes-apps/s6-weather-fix-t3276470
keypepper said:
Hi everyone,
Looking for some help on updating my Samsung S5 to the latest Verizon update which looks to be LRX21T.G900VVRU2BOK3. I have found a lot of conflicting information on updates so first hand experience would be great. I need to keep foxfi working as I have unlimited data and the phone is rooted with towelroot. Details are
Verizon Samsung S5
Android Verion 4.4.2
Model Number SM-G900V
Baseband G900VVRU1ANCG
Kernel Version 3.4.0
Build Number KOT49H.G900VVRU1ANCG
Looks like Foxfi is supported on Android 5.1 but does anyone have first hand experience? I would also like to keep root if possible. I currently have Titanium Backup and SDM frozen, would it be best to take the over air update? Lastly anybody have bad experiences with the LRX21T.G900VVRU2BOK3 update?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Hey Keypepper,
I'm in the exact same boat as you and would love any insight you may have--if you decided to pull the trigger on un-freezing (thawing?) SDM to grab the OTA update. Root would be great to keep, but I'm pretty sure that's no longer possible in the same fashion beyond 4.4.2. Hence the massive push back to this version and utilizing the ease of towelroot. Either way, if you can pass on any add'l perspective you have, I'd appreciate it.
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Hey Keypepper,
I'm in the exact same boat as you and would love any insight you may have--if you decided to pull the trigger on un-freezing (thawing?) SDM to grab the OTA update. Root would be great to keep, but I'm pretty sure that's no longer possible in the same fashion beyond 4.4.2. Hence the massive push back to this version and utilizing the ease of towelroot. Either way, if you can pass on any add'l perspective you have, I'd appreciate it.
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Hey wlhovde,
I decided to apply the Samsung policy update to keep it more secure. This did not break root.
I'll probably will add the latest kitkat version when I get the S7 or when my contract expires.
For reference.....even if prior rooting hasn't broken OTA updating (it probably has) and the OTA downloaded, installing it WILL break root......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
Hate to revive this thread, but I am in the same boat and my main concern is just patching the stage fright vulnerbility so I can have my MMS back.
You can adjust the settings in messaging so that attachments aren't automatically opened. That will help.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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You can adjust the settings in messaging so that attachments aren't automatically opened. That will help.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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Thats all you need to do? I'd still rather patch it to be on the safe side.
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Thats all you need to do? I'd still rather patch it to be on the safe side.
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That's all I've done.....and as long as you know/recognise/trust the source of the message, that's all you should need.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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That's all I've done.....and as long as you know/recognise/trust the source of the message, that's all you should need.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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From what I am reading it doesn't just have to be MMS it could be from a video on a website as well. Is there no way to update and keep root?
Bakuryu42 said:
From what I am reading it doesn't just have to be MMS it could be from a video on a website as well. Is there no way to update and keep root?
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Ah....I must have missed that part about Web videos.....mind you I don't use my phone for watching videos......My laptop has a larger screen lol.
About updating and keeping root....There are 2 ways I know of....it just depends whether you want to keep knox intact or not.....
1) Use Flashfire (by Chainfire) to keep root while upgrading with knox remaining at 0x0.
2) Odin flash (or OTA) your upgrade....this will kill root but it can be re - obtained by flashing TWRP and SuperSU afterwards.....
This method will trip knox and WON'T work on devices with locked bootloaders.....so if you're running a Verizon or AT&T device, don't go there.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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Ah....I must have missed that part about Web videos.....mind you I don't use my phone for watching videos......My laptop has a larger screen lol.
About updating and keeping root....There are 2 ways I know of....it just depends whether you want to keep knox intact or not.....
1) Use Flashfire (by Chainfire) to keep root while upgrading with knox remaining at 0x0.
2) Odin flash (or OTA) your upgrade....this will kill root but it can be re - obtained by flashing TWRP and SuperSU afterwards.....
This method will trip knox and WON'T work on devices with locked bootloaders.....so if you're running a Verizon or AT&T device, don't go there.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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Ok so I am on Verizon so the second option is a no go, are this instruction appropriate?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-update-to-g900voe1-5-0-keeproot-t3149784
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Ok so I am on Verizon so the second option is a no go, are this instruction appropriate?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voe1-5-0-keeproot-t3149784
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I haven't done much reading on that thread as my device is the F variant so I've never had to worry about locked bootloaders......but that thread has 77 pages of comments, so I'd say it's a reasonable bet that there's something to that method.....In fact, the members in that thread would probably be able to give you way more help than I ever could. .....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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I haven't done much reading on that thread as my device is the F variant so I've never had to worry about locked bootloaders......but that thread has 77 pages of comments, so I'd say it's a reasonable bet that there's something to that method.....In fact, the members in that thread would probably be able to give you way more help than I ever could. .....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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I have Xposed installed right now will that be an issue since it seems Xposed has a different version for Lollipop?
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I have Xposed installed right now will that be an issue since it seems Xposed has a different version for Lollipop?
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AFAIK Xposed doesn't play nice with lollipop touchwiz......it's the installer itself which isn't compatible (I think)......
If I remember correctly, somebody has created a modified installer which I think is SDK specific.....but I can't remember where I saw it......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
So I just got my 930, coming from an S4. Love this phone so far, the fingerprint unlock is awesome! Im currently on PH7 and I'm getting notifications for PJ2 but Ive held off updating until I could read more and see if that would be a mistake. It doesn't sound like going to PJ2 is a mistake from what I'm reading but I did notice once I take the update I can't go back. So being that I'm on PH7 currently and the most important features to me are hotspot capabilities (this is a must!) , debloating, and getting to nougat ASAP where should I head from here? I don't care about rooting provided I can get hotspot working.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. [emoji106]
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Should I go to the 930U firmware?
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kmeleon77 said:
Should I go to the 930U firmware?
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930u is smooth. U can also get hotspot working there easy. It's all about preference pretty much
I tell yea, coming from LG , HTC, Sony of the world, I hate this thing. I NEVER seen this many bloatware on a phone. absolute junk experience
But I love the AMOLED screen, I am a sucker for COLORS.
So I am trying to see what is best way to remove bloat. From googlin' it seems like carrier s7 are not rooted.. can anyone help me point to right direction for all-in-one root kit or instruction..
Much appreciated
corrado85 said:
I tell yea, coming from LG , HTC, Sony of the world, I hate this thing. I NEVER seen this many bloatware on a phone. absolute junk experience
But I love the AMOLED screen, I am a sucker for COLORS.
So I am trying to see what is best way to remove bloat. From googlin' it seems like carrier s7 are not rooted.. can anyone help me point to right direction for all-in-one root kit or instruction..
Much appreciated
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If your still on MM then you can root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/root-s7-att-g930a-g935a-t3410538/page129
I use Package Disabler Pro to disable around 30 apps/services, it does it without root.
dirtydodge said:
If your still on MM then you can root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/root-s7-att-g930a-g935a-t3410538/page129
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thanks mate! i followed those instructions and was able to root and install supersu
today, i receive nougat 7.0 OTA from ATT :silly:
will i lose my root forever after update?
/root
corrado85 said:
thanks mate! i followed those instructions and was able to root and install supersu
today, i receive nougat 7.0 OTA from ATT :silly:
will i lose my root forever after update?
/root
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If you update to nougat then you will loose root. Use titanium backup to freeze the att update. If you do decide to update you can still downgrade using Odin to flash the APK1 firmware. (Or at least i was able to)