This is ONLY for the DROID RAZR M XT907 and the DROID RAZR M XT907 Developer Edition.
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DROID RAZR M Utility 1.10
Use a Download Manager such as "Orbit Download Manager" for best downloading results.
Mirrors:
Dev-Host http://d-h.st/9zc
Batakang http://batakang.com/ftp/DROID_RAZR_M/DROID_RAZR_M_Utility1.10.zip
Filesize: 565 MB (592,972,056 bytes)
MD5: 02AA630EB5E39DF6DF230F1CC8E59472
- Windows Instructions
Extract .zip to its own folder on the Desktop.
Install the required drivers. The folder with the drivers is called "Drivers [WINDOWS ONLY]" and is included in the Utility folder.
Double click the ".bat" file. This will be called "WindowsUtility.bat" the image is just for reference.
- Mac & Linux Instructions
Extract the .zip to any folder you like, the /Downloads/ or /Desktop/ folder should work just fine.
Open a Terminal window. (On Mac: Applications > Utilities > Terminal)
Learn your 'sudo' password. This is almost always your Admin password on a Mac computer. On Linux you should already know what this is, its yours account password if your account is an admin as well.
Type the following code into the Terminal Windows, places where it says ***DRAG HERE*** are telling you to simply drag the folder there. For example: cd ***DRAG FOLDER HERE*** then press 'Enter' after each line.
cd ***DRAG UNZIPPED UTILITY FOLDER HERE***
chmod +x ./LinuxMacUtility.sh
bash ./LinuxMacUtility.sh
You will be asked for your sudo password at least once in the Utility process, so make sure you followed the instructions to learn it.
Functions of the DROID RAZR M Utility 1.10:
1 Fastboot Restore (JB 4.1.1 Official Software)
2 Root (motofail2go by Dan Rosenberg) for ICS 4.0.4/JB 4.1.1
3 Install Voodoo's OTA Rootkeeper App.
Number 1 Explained -- This option requires your phone be in AP Fastboot mode. It will flash the official Jellybean firmware to your device.
Number 2 Explained -- This is Dan Rosenberg's DROID RAZR M 4.0.4/4.1.1 exploit called 'motofail2go'. This option requires your phone to be booted normally, with USB Debugging enabled.
Number 3 Explained -- This option requires your phone to be booted normally, with USB Debugging enabled. It will install Voodoo's OTA Rootkeeper App.
Remember, do not run this utility unless your phone is at 100% battery OR you have bought yourself one of Team Black Hat's Factory-Style Programming Adapters.
Thanks to Djrbliss for motofail2go!
Just ordered myself a Moto Razr M yesterday, should be in tomorrow. I may have to give this a try.
FinlStrm said:
Just ordered myself a Moto Razr M yesterday, should be in tomorrow. I may have to give this a try.
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just got mine yesterday, rite before the above method was posted, i can assure you that its really pretty painless process even without that method, one problem i did have was while rooting, i could not get the app to work on my xp machine for nothing, xferred the files to my win7 machine and it worked the first time, i am assuming it had something to do with my administration rights on the xp. so i dont even try anything on it anymore(might save you a hassle if you still have a xp machine around). safestrap v3.12 was the only version i could get to work, rsd lite v6.14 was the only version i could get to work, and eclipse is the only rom i have tried so far so i am not much help there. also remember the battery is not removable so i havent even dared to try anything without 100% charge. good luck and grats on your new phone!
p.s if you havent read yet the internal storage is very low, so you will eventually want to install your custom rom over your stock rom slot in safestrap. if you need advice on doing it lemme know, there is a few posts about it(jumbled in the middle of hundreds of posts) if you can find a few.
Thanks for the tips. I have seen the other methods here on XDA, however this is the only one I can find that works native under Linux. (I've been sober for 6 years and counting) no windows machines in my house. Well, maybe a VM or two I wasn't planning on ROMing (just root) it until a reliable bootloader unlock is made available for the retail version. I like the idea of safestrap, it's defiantly in the right direction. But personaly I much rather have only a single ROM on my phone, something about "dual boots" just bothers me. But I digress...
Extremely simple and great tool. Thanks!
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What does this do exactly?
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What does this do exactly?
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The OP is very clear and explains each option. If you don't understand a specific thing you are certainly welcome to ask.
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alwaysbelieve1 said:
What does this do exactly?
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Well, all this is, is a utility to make installing the official JB firmware on your Motorola Droid Razr M easier, then root it using the exploit, and finally install the Voodoo OTARootkeeper apk file. You can do each of these steps manually, this is just for convenience - sort of a 1-stop-shop, if you will.
netizenmt said:
Well, all this is, is a utility to make installing the official JB firmware on your Motorola Droid Razr M, then root it using the exploit, and finally install the Voodoo OTARootkeeper apk file. You can do each of these steps manually, this is just for convenience - sort of a 1-stop-shop, if you will.
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Now that made perfect in excellent sense. I did not understand based on the original post, but your clarification was perfect. I always done everything manually, but it's good to know that the tool like this exists. Thank you so much and I appreciate your help!
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Just tried the script going from stock ics and it worked great. Also digging the Batman theme.
Much appreciated for putting it together.
Not sure what happened here but options 2 and 3 worked fine on Mac and PC. Could not get the restore to work on either os, eventually used RSD and the firmware file that came with the utility. Mac failed to push system and PC would not recognize the option as a valid cmd.
How long is the flashing supposed to take? Its been going on for about an hour and half, still says writing 'sb12'. sb11 was succesful so im too scared to yank it out and start again. Bricking it is the last thing i want.
I dont know what im doing wrong. Connected fully charged usb debugging and i press space bar to continue and it closes. Odd anyone have any suggestions? Thanks Guys
The tool did not work for me last night at all. Ran is as admin, and it always just said that fastboot was an unrecognized command, then said complete without doing anything.
so, I just used RSD lite in that .zip and flashed the stock rom manually. Worked great fater 2 tries (no idea why the first 2 failed, but they did).
Does this work on 4.1.1? I'm defiantly missing something
kpsullzz said:
I dont know what im doing wrong. Connected fully charged usb debugging and i press space bar to continue and it closes. Odd anyone have any suggestions? Thanks Guys
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Hit enter. "Any key" really means "enter."
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Erisnoob said:
Not sure what happened here but options 2 and 3 worked fine on Mac and PC. Could not get the restore to work on either os, eventually used RSD and the firmware file that came with the utility. Mac failed to push system and PC would not recognize the option as a valid cmd.
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Did you run it from the same folder where you extracted the zip?
Coronado is dead said:
The tool did not work for me last night at all. Ran is as admin, and it always just said that fastboot was an unrecognized command, then said complete without doing anything.
so, I just used RSD lite in that .zip and flashed the stock rom manually. Worked great fater 2 tries (no idea why the first 2 failed, but they did).
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See above. I've used this 3 times without a problem. No need to run as admin.
kpsullzz said:
Does this work on 4.1.1? I'm defiantly missing something
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Yes. Having issues?
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Oh, well I will try it not as an admin sometime. I extracted the .zip, and ran it. No file movement at all. it would see the phone, but then cmd windows would say that 'flashboot' was an invalid command about 7-8 times and ask me to press any key again. And then nothing, then any key again. No idea why, but I ran it as instructed except the admin thing. I've used a couple of tools like this in the past (something similar existed for my Droid X), so I don't know what the issue was.
Yes I ran it from the same folder. Must have been something on my end that caused the issue, but I got where I needed to be.
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This utility is extremely useful in the case of bricking to the point where only fastboot will work.
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netizenmt said:
This utility is extremely useful in the case of bricking to the point where only fastboot will work.
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You can't use it from 4.1.2 the security increased. I would have found out but not a single viable tester apparently follows me on twitter who still has a locked bootloader.
http://batakang.com/ftp/DROID_RAZR_M/DROID_RAZR_M_Utility_1.20.zip
I am testing this now with new 4.1.2 tools.
Related
UPDATED PAGE!
Back with another utility... this time pre-release Droid 4! I haven't seen a Droid 4 board yet so I guess I have to put this under General.
There are no fastboot files as of writing this (2/11/2012) but once they come out I will be making a full version that includes fastboot restore. For now, only a few MB compared to GB full.
Includes Root function thanks to Dan Rosenberg's motofail exploit.
It is the only reason we can have a working utility root!
Donate to his fund for the Red Cross here
Note to all: I am giving control of the Droid 4 Utility to skylarmb (Although I will still be very involved )
Don't use Safestrap yet!
Hashcode is making a D4 version very soon!
Motorola Drivers (If its not working install this.)
32 Bit Link: http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles...al_Drivers/MotoHelper_2.1.32_Driver_5.4.0.exe
64 Bit Link: http://goo-inside.me/apps/mattlgroff/Motorola_End_User_Driver_Installation_5.4.0_64bit.msi
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Link: http://goo-inside.me/apps/mattlgroff/Droid4Utility0.3.zip
Changes in 0.3----
Added new text at bottom
Removed Safestrap until D4 version released.
Added Overclock install. See guide here (Overclocking Your Droid Razr - DroidRzr.com)
(thanks coryjohn and OPPtimizer Project - http://code.google.com/p/opptimizer/ )
Used "Ultra" .zip compression.
Enjoy~!
If you feel like contributing to my Razr Dev fund you may do so here.
Screenshot of what the folder should look like in order for it to run:
And if anyone could do a system pull and send me a copy over a file-share site like mediafire or minu.us that would be very helpful to me. Thanks
EDIT: Nvm. I got one.
What do the different options do? I went from having a OG Droid, with cyanogenmod which was super straight forward to this and I have no idea what the fastboot or bootstrapping does.
If you still need the /system pull I can send you the link over PM.
moah909 said:
What do the different options do? I went from having a OG Droid, with cyanogenmod which was super straight forward to this and I have no idea what the fastboot or bootstrapping does.
If you still need the /system pull I can send you the link over PM.
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Bootstrap is the way to get into a CWM-like recovery for the Razr. I have no way to test this on a D4, seeing as I don't have one.
ICS root works on the GSM ICS leak, so it may work for ours too.
Boot into Fastboot from Debugging (go directly to fastboot mode from the phone turned on and in USB Debugging mode)
Boot into Motorola Recovery from Debugging (same as above but into Moto Recovery)
ADB Shell (for more manually inclined users)
Reboot phone from Debugging
I have ADB 1.0.26 (at least that is what it says when I go to Start>Run>CMD>and type in adb.
Is there anything else I need to get the phone rooted? Any other drivers or anything along those lines. I know the phone needs to be in development mode, but I want to make sure all of the other software on the computer end is up-to-date since I've had a G1, Mytouch Slide 3G, G2, and Droid 3 before picking up this Droid 4.
Code3VW said:
I have ADB 1.0.26 (at least that is what it says when I go to Start>Run>CMD>and type in adb.
Is there anything else I need to get the phone rooted? Any other drivers or anything along those lines. I know the phone needs to be in development mode, but I want to make sure all of the other software on the computer end is up-to-date since I've had a G1, Mytouch Slide 3G, G2, and Droid 3 before picking up this Droid 4.
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You'll need the latest Motorola drivers. I will add links in the OP
mattlgroff said:
You'll need the latest Motorola drivers. I will add links in the OP
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Thanks! Has there been a tried and true wireless tether application yet?
Code3VW said:
Thanks! Has there been a tried and true wireless tether application yet?
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I think most people use the one they use with CM.
code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
This one I think. You have to install via the APK.
Please correct me if there is a different one of this is the wrong one. I'm actually curious myself.
I have no technical explanation for this, but...
DO NOT RUN THE .BAT FILE AS ADMINISTRATOR.
If I right-click the .bat file and click "run as administrator" in Windows 7, everything would appear to work (at least to the splash screen), but when I selected option 1 it would come back with a bunch of lines of "the system cannot find the path specified."
When I just double clicked the .bat file it ran properly and am now set.
Again, I have no idea why it worked this way, but it did...at least on my system. Windows 7 64-bit here, btw.
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ian3d said:
I think most people use the one they use with CM.
code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
This one I think. You have to install via the APK.
Please correct me if there is a different one of this is the wrong one. I'm actually curious myself.
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Turns out you were right...loaded Wifi Tether v3.1 beta 11 from here and it works no problem!
So we actually have safestrap already for the d4?
EXCITED! !!!!!!
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phrir1 said:
So we actually have safestrap already for the d4?
EXCITED! !!!!!!
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Yup! Still take care though... it's still dangerous without fastboot or SBF files.
Ya wont be flashing anything just yet hopefully we get an ics rom soon since its so close to the razr
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Thanks! Has there been a tried and true wireless tether application yet?
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I was wondering the same thing, if the RadioCom Tether Hack worked. But I tried to enable the tether on the phone, and Verizon pops up a message as long as I have a $29.95 data plan then I can tether. So I went forward and enabled teather since I have the unlimited plan, and all seems well. I went to My Verizon web and checked to see if I'm being charged, or if another service has been added, and I see non. So I will try using this for now.
Thank you XDA for putting my Utility on the front page =D
So I used the utility to root my droid 4, but I did not install the safe strap. At this point I do not plan on doing any flashing or even heavy customization. I just wanted root for install of wifi tether and titanium backup. Is there a need for safestrap before I plan on getting into flashing etc?
shadowace said:
So I used the utility to root my droid 4, but I did not install the safe strap. At this point I do not plan on doing any flashing or even heavy customization. I just wanted root for install of wifi tether and titanium backup. Is there a need for safestrap before I plan on getting into flashing etc?
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I'd recommend against installing safestrap if you won't be flashing anything. =D
bricked my droid 4... for now...
I'm pretty pissed at my self... I softbricked my droid 4 days after i got it... now im just waiting for the fastboot restore option... I'll be checking back here every day now lol... does anyone know when it will be released, or is it even a guarantee it'll be released?
How did this happen? Best of luck on getting it fixed!
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Well i had success using the droid razr utility before this one came out (of course cant fastboot recovery with it tho ), so i thought maybe the EternityProject WebTop Mod would work, so i tried installing it through adb and i went to do the 2nd step and found out webtop was disabled... I figure i did something wrong... so i went to restore the backup i made and all of the sudden its stuck in AP fastboot saying flash failure.
This really sucks cause i bought the lapdock 500 to go with the phone. Now I have 2 bricks sitting on my desk, until further notice.
I since i have insurance on this phone I am putting the phone up for sale on craigslist with an hdmi cable so someone can enjoy a small android tab and webtop if they want it for 120... anyone think I'll be able to sell it before the fastboot recovery is released?
Quick question....If I do a system pull and then try to throw a few things from UOT kitchen like battery percent.....would that work without the files being deodexed?
Instruction
1.Download and install the latest Motorola USB Driver to your PC: Download Here
2. Download and extract MotoFail for Windows
3. Next, turn on the USB Debugging mode from Settings>Applications on your Droid 4. Also, check the Unknown Sources box.
4. Now it’s time to connect your phone to your PC, via a USB cable.
5.Then all you need to do is to run the Runme.bat file that you extracted earlier.
6.Your Droid 4 should reboot now and it would be rooted.
7. On reboot look for the SuperUser App in program list. It it is present, congratulations1 If not, repeat the whole procedure again.
I liked the way of tutorial thanks for sharing this tip
thanks for the easy root method. i do have a question concerning rom manager though. when trying to install Clockwork Recovery via ROM manager there is no 'droid 4' option available yet. does anyone know if one of the current installers works for droid 4?
evil9mm said:
thanks for the easy root method. i do have a question concerning rom manager though. when trying to install Clockwork Recovery via ROM manager there is no 'droid 4' option available yet. does anyone know if one of the current installers works for droid 4?
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Not yet, and if you aren't 100% sure of what you're doing and fully comfortable with the process, I wouldn't do ANYTHING to your phone until the necessary files to recover from a mistake are available.
Worked like a charm...
Thanks, easiest root ever!
And FYI MotoFail (a compiled version can be found @ corusa.com/public/motofail.exe via crobs808)
Is this still the recommended way to root this phone? Also, will this process allow you to unroot it as well?
Tom in AZ said:
Is this still the recommended way to root this phone? Also, will this process allow you to unroot it as well?
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I would recommend using the Droid 4 Utility. It allows you to root, unroot, and a couple of other things. Really easy to use too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1492843
Thank you kwyrt.
jakson0100 said:
Instruction
1.Download and install the latest Motorola USB Driver to your PC: Download Here
2. Download and extract MotoFail for Windows
3. Next, turn on the USB Debugging mode from Settings>Applications on your Droid 4. Also, check the Unknown Sources box.
4. Now it’s time to connect your phone to your PC, via a USB cable.
5.Then all you need to do is to run the Runme.bat file that you extracted earlier.
6.Your Droid 4 should reboot now and it would be rooted.
7. On reboot look for the SuperUser App in program list. It it is present, congratulations1 If not, repeat the whole procedure again.
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thank you very much may I ask where is Runme.bat file located at?
Can I use this method both with jelly bean and ICS? Thanx =)
sydfab said:
Can I use this method both with jelly bean and ICS? Thanx =)
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No
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VZ Droid 4 v4.1.2 performance
I am an IT professional with 30 years experience in mainframes and pcs. However, I have never attempted anything on an android device.
I have a Verizon Droid 4 running android 4.1.2. It performed very well when first activated, but over the last year it has begun slowing down. It will often lag when changing screens or opening applications. A friend suggested rooting the phone and changing the rom to improve performance. He suggested your web site. I have read the instructions and they seem quite easy. I am just hesitant as this is my only phone and I need it for work. I have used things like Advanced Task Killer and QuickCleaner but they only seem to have a short term effect.
I am looking for suggestions for optimizing the performance. Any help will be appreciated.
mrjtech said:
I am an IT professional with 30 years experience in mainframes and pcs. However, I have never attempted anything on an android device.
I have a Verizon Droid 4 running android 4.1.2. It performed very well when first activated, but over the last year it has begun slowing down. It will often lag when changing screens or opening applications. A friend suggested rooting the phone and changing the rom to improve performance. He suggested your web site. I have read the instructions and they seem quite easy. I am just hesitant as this is my only phone and I need it for work. I have used things like Advanced Task Killer and QuickCleaner but they only seem to have a short term effect.
I am looking for suggestions for optimizing the performance. Any help will be appreciated.
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If u like the stock rom I would just suggest rooting it and installing safestrap recovery. Within the recovery u can wipe cache and dalvik cache. That may improve performance for ya
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mrjtech said:
I am an IT professional with 30 years experience in mainframes and pcs. However, I have never attempted anything on an android device.
I have a Verizon Droid 4 running android 4.1.2. It performed very well when first activated, but over the last year it has begun slowing down. It will often lag when changing screens or opening applications. A friend suggested rooting the phone and changing the rom to improve performance. He suggested your web site. I have read the instructions and they seem quite easy. I am just hesitant as this is my only phone and I need it for work. I have used things like Advanced Task Killer and QuickCleaner but they only seem to have a short term effect.
I am looking for suggestions for optimizing the performance. Any help will be appreciated.
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Motofail will not root jellybean (4.1)
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[ROOT] Saferoot has been reported to work on Droid 4
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Or razrblade
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Does this tool still exist? I haven't been able to find a working link to the file. Starting down the road of rooting and have an old xt894 I want to start with.
bfaltys said:
Does this tool still exist? I haven't been able to find a working link to the file. Starting down the road of rooting and have an old xt894 I want to start with.
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Easily Root Motorola Droid 4
Instruction 1.Download and install the latest Motorola USB Driver to your PC: Download Here 2. Download and extract MotoFail for Windows 3. Next, turn on the USB Debugging mode from Settings>Applications on your Droid 4. Also, check the...
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sd_shadow said:
Easily Root Motorola Droid 4
Instruction 1.Download and install the latest Motorola USB Driver to your PC: Download Here 2. Download and extract MotoFail for Windows 3. Next, turn on the USB Debugging mode from Settings>Applications on your Droid 4. Also, check the...
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I'm not seeing a working link to the .exe anywhere in the thread.
bfaltys said:
I'm not seeing a working link to the .exe anywhere in the thread.
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Sorry, wrong link
Motofail only worked for Gingerbread and ICS
Try Saferoot
[ROOT] Saferoot: Root for VRUEMJ7, MK2, and Android 4.3
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Got the Rogers ICS update finally!
HOWEVER ... afterwards here are a few issues I'm having:
Reduced Battery Life (assuming it has to do with issue #3)
Reduced Reception (Used to get -75 dBm, and now get -95dBm - sitting in the SAME spot. No change in towers, or tower locations.)
Would really like to be able to shut off "Background Data" like I could before. (i.e. in GB, Menu > Settings > Accounts & synch, uncheck Background Data)
WiFi is Weak ... I sit 4 feet from my "N" router, my laptop gets 100% signal, the phone 50-60%
LanucherPro works, Launcher Pro Paid version works, BUT ... I can't use the calendar widget.
I've "made do" with some creative widget-ing. (Used the built in calendar, and adjust the size (5 icons wide, 4 icons tall), and have a smaller 2 tall by 3 wide month calendar widget below) (how do I have 5 columns, and 6 rows? The paid version of Launcher Pro allows me to set that - and it works AWESOMELY - no problem with the screen.)
Too much Rogers Bloat (if I wanted UrMusic, 1 Contacts, 1 Number, Games etc), and the stupid Twitter app. If I wanted it, I'd download it.
Some good things:
LIKE the new font - clock, menu's etc are a non-bold font.
Like the Task Manager (hold home, swip an app to close it.)
Like the blue highlights under the Power Control Bar (used to be green)
LOVE the updates to Gmail and WebKit browser.
Phone seems for the most part, "snappier" - as if the CPU and GPU are being utilized properly.
And a single "side by side" of GB and ICS on the same device:
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Well, if you want to get rid of the Rogers bloatware - root your phone and use Titanium Backup to clear them out.
I noticed about that with WiFi, but i did a reset and it works well now for me. As per the signal, mine actually improved.
Prolab said:
Well, if you want to get rid of the Rogers bloatware - root your phone and use Titanium Backup to clear them out.
I noticed about that with WiFi, but i did a reset and it works well now for me. As per the signal, mine actually improved.
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Easiest / Safest way to root with ICS?
When I had Gingerbread and an HTC Panache, when I tried to run Gingerbreak, it caused com.android.phone to loop crash, requiring a full reset of the phone... which I don't want to do again.
Reduced battery life most likely has to do with the fact that you have Advanced Task Killer on 4.0.3 and not on 2.3.5. Get rid of that crap IMMEDIATELY. It's been unnecessary since Froyo dropped aeons ago.
_Allan_ said:
Easiest / Safest way to root with ICS?
When I had Gingerbread and an HTC Panache, when I tried to run Gingerbreak, it caused com.android.phone to loop crash, requiring a full reset of the phone... which I don't want to do again.
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I followed these set of instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416836
Mind you, im still running the stock rogers ICS with an unlocked bootloader and rooted.
Its quite easy really, just follow his instructions.
And +1 getting rid of Task killers. Its great that i dont need them anymore and ICS has done quite well in managing memory.
Prolab said:
I followed these set of instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416836
Mind you, im still running the stock rogers ICS with an unlocked bootloader and rooted.
Its quite easy really, just follow his instructions.
And +1 getting rid of Task killers. Its great that i dont need them anymore and ICS has done quite well in managing memory.
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I'm a hardware guy, not software. Doing something like what you listed, is near impossibly for me to do... due to many reasons.
_Allan_
The superguide is actually really good if followed exactly. If you have any questions about any of the steps, PM me, I'll try to help!
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I'm a hardware guy, not software. Doing something like what you listed, is near impossibly for me to do... due to many reasons.
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It might seem a little daunting but I can assure you it isn't that bad. For your purposes you only need to do steps 1 and 4. I've spent a lot of time making the directions thorough for those who haven't done anything like this before (for example, even explaining how to open up a command prompt).
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Aus_Azn said:
Reduced battery life most likely has to do with the fact that you have Advanced Task Killer on 4.0.3 and not on 2.3.5. Get rid of that crap IMMEDIATELY. It's been unnecessary since Froyo dropped aeons ago.
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Indeed atk is just unnecessary, it's android not windows, android is supposed to keep your memory 80% full for caching purposes. Using atk will slow down your system and decrease battery life
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slapshot30 said:
It might seem a little daunting but I can assure you it isn't that bad. For your purposes you only need to do steps 1 and 4. I've spent a lot of time making the directions thorough for those who haven't done anything like this before (for example, even explaining how to open up a command prompt).
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Let me also point out, that I have "Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder" ... just LOOKING at the instructions gives me a feeling of dread. I paid a guy a few years ago, to unlock my Moto Razr V3I because it had be disassembled. (Now, I build computers, but the parts are ALL the same for the most part... the most complicated thing I've done recently was install a HDD in an Asus G53Sw which requires removing the keyboard, wrist pad, and 15 screws. *L*)
Hey i got add too man. Im not sure if it still works but there is an all in one windows gui in the stick is, I'd this is all to difficult that might be your best bet. If it doesn't still work someone please correct me!
Overall though using adb and rooting isn't too hard. I'd say go through now and read through it, then read through it again. Then when it comes time to root read the instructions again and follow them step by step.
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_Allan_ said:
Let me also point out, that I have "Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder" ... just LOOKING at the instructions gives me a feeling of dread. I paid a guy a few years ago, to unlock my Moto Razr V3I because it had be disassembled. (Now, I build computers, but the parts are ALL the same for the most part... the most complicated thing I've done recently was install a HDD in an Asus G53Sw which requires removing the keyboard, wrist pad, and 15 screws. *L*)
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Then do a step and take 10 minute breaks in between each.
You already have ICS, so that shaves off a step.
- Do step 1 in the superguide to unlock your bootloader, or unlock the bootloader using the all-in-one toolkit
- Do step 4 in the superguide (it really doesn't take long... it consists of flashing a recovery from adb and flashing a zip in recovery, won't even take you ten minutes and I'd like to think the instructions are pretty detailed)
Prolab said:
I followed these set of instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416836
Mind you, im still running the stock rogers ICS with an unlocked bootloader and rooted.
Its quite easy really, just follow his instructions.
And +1 getting rid of Task killers. Its great that i dont need them anymore and ICS has done quite well in managing memory.
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How did you root rogers ICS I try and it installs SuperUser and Terminal emulator but it doesnt seem to root I go into TE and cant get # sign. I have a custom recovery but not root access.
jbplumbing.ca said:
How did you root rogers ICS I try and it installs SuperUser and Terminal emulator but it doesnt seem to root I go into TE and cant get # sign. I have a custom recovery but not root access.
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Go to the guide in my signature and download the attachment called "VIVID_CWM_ROOT_VER2.zip" and flash that zip in recovery. Should do the trick. Flash it two or three more times if it doesn't stick at first.
slapshot30 said:
Go to the guide in my signature and download the attachment called "VIVID_CWM_ROOT_VER2.zip" and flash that zip in recovery. Should do the trick. Flash it two or three more times if it doesn't stick at first.
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I got recovery via the all in one kit, I followed those instructions to perma root, copied the file to my internal sdcard and flashed it from recovery. The first time it said updating android but now it just boots up like nothing happened but it says SU not found in terminal emulator. wont go #
I have tryed 5 times, do I just keep flashing till it works?
jbplumbing.ca said:
I got recovery via the all in one kit, I followed those instructions to perma root, copied the file to my internal sdcard and flashed it from recovery. The first time it said updating android but now it just boots up like nothing happened but it says SU not found.
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Hm... Have you tried that zip in my guide? It's worked for others. Otherwise we might just have to have you flash the SU binary.
slapshot30 said:
Go to the guide in my signature and download the attachment called "VIVID_CWM_ROOT_VER2.zip" and flash that zip in recovery. Should do the trick. Flash it two or three more times if it doesn't stick at first.
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you should have a donate button you have done alot of work for the raider and you should be rewarded. "Thanks" lose its meaning after the 10th time you have helped me.
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slapshot30 said:
Hm... Have you tried that zip in my guide? It's worked for others. Otherwise we might just have to have you flash the SU binary.
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I flashed VIVID_CWM_ROOT_VER2.zip
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jbplumbing.ca said:
you should have a donate button you have done alot of work for the raider and you should be rewarded. "Thanks" lose its meaning after the 10th time you have helped me.
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I flashed VIVID_CWM_ROOT_VER2.zip
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I tryed to use the perma root button on the all in one kit first it installed su but it force closed the first time. would that make a differance?
jbplumbing.ca said:
you should have a donate button you have done alot of work for the raider and you should be rewarded. "Thanks" lose its meaning after the 10th time you have helped me.
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I flashed VIVID_CWM_ROOT_VER2.zip
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I tryed to use the perma root button on the all in one kit first it installed su but it force closed the first time. would that make a differance?
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What recovery are you using?
slapshot30 said:
What recovery are you using?
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CWM 5.5.0.4
Is that no good?
jbplumbing.ca said:
CWM 5.5.0.4
Is that no good?
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Damn... A lot of people are having issues with it. Follow step 4 in the guide in my signature. Except when you are doing the fastboot code from your command prompt, do that a few times. So do it once, reboot, unplug and repeat that a couple more times to make sure everything CWM related is gone. Then move on and flash the zip in step 4 to perm root.
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The official firmware can be used to restore your tablet to its factory state, which means that it can be used as an escape route if you ever need to revert to stock firmware. For instance, this can be very handy if you stumble upon an bad or misbehaving custom ROM that makes your tablet malfunction.
This guide shows you how to revert the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 P3113 to Android 4.0.4 ICS build UEBLH2 (stock official firmware).
Warning
The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, model number GT-P3113. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.
Requirements
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 GT-P3113
A Windows PC
Install your handset’s USB drivers on the PC. You may install the drivers by installing Samsung Kies.
Enable USB debugging on your handset.
Disable antivirus, firewall, and other security software. Also disable Samsung Kies and other software that accesses your phone. Such software can interfere with the procedure in this guide.
Download the following files to your computer:
UEBLH2 firmware update package for Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 GT-P3113 (P3113UEBLH2_P3113XARBLH2_XAR.zip, 785 MB)
Odin 3.04 (Odin3_v3.04.zip, 456.59 kB) (Attatched)
Make sure your device’s battery still has at least 70% power. You don’t want the device to shut down in the middle of the procedure.
Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
Instructions
Using ZIP extraction software, extract the *.tar.md5 file contained in the UEBLH2 firmware update package.
Extract the contents of Odin3_v3.04.zip to your computer.
Turn off your tablet. Make sure it is not hooked up to your PC.
Run Odin on your computer by double-clicking Odin3 v3.04.exe.
Click the PDA button in Odin and load the *.tar.md5 file contained in the UEBLH2 firmware update package that you unzipped.
Do not change any other setting in Odin. Make sure that the checkbox for “Re-partition” is not ticked.
Reboot the tablet into Download Mode by holding down the Volume Down and Power buttons until you see the warning screen. Press the Volume Up key to continue to Download Mode.
Connect the tablet to your PC via USB cable. You should see an “Added!” message on the Odin window.
Click the Start button in Odin to begin flashing the firmware to your tablet. When installation completes and succeeds, Odin will display a “PASSED” message in one of its boxes. The tablet will also automatically reboot.
If, on rebooting, the screen gets stuck at the Samsung logo, try resolving it by doing the following:
Turn off the tablet.
Boot into Recovery Mode by holding down Power and Volume Up buttons together until the screen turns on. When the Samsung logo appears, let go of the Power button but keep holding down the Volume Up button until the device boots into recovery.
In Recovery Mode, select Wipe data/Factory reset and select Yes on next screen.
Select Reboot system now to reboot the tablet
Congratulations! You’ve successfully reverted your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 to Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich build UEBLH2.
"Disable my AV/security" before I download from unknown links ?
Cool story bro. :laugh: General tip for PC users , scan everything you download onto your desktop no matter the source with your AV. Especially an ".exe "
Nice guide apart from that.
thank you.. I didnt think of wipe data/factory. I was stuck on samsung logo. i wanted to return to stock since I'm giving the tablet to my nephew and don't want him doing crazy stuff. :victory:
Sean_Seany said:
"Disable my AV/security" before I download from unknown links ?
Cool story bro. :laugh: General tip for PC users , scan everything you download onto your desktop no matter the source with your AV. Especially an ".exe "
Nice guide apart from that.
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NO, not disable before downloading, disable your AV before using Odin to flash, as IT IS A WELL KNOWN FACT that some AV programs can cause issues with flashing ROM's.
daniel644 said:
NO, not disable before downloading, disable your AV before using Odin to flash, as IT IS A WELL KNOWN FACT that some AV programs can cause issues with flashing ROM's.
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Did you actually read what the OP posted ? Nah didnt think so . So why exactly do you need to disable AV/Secuirty for a USB file transfer ? Please enlighten me with your facts.....
Sean_Seany said:
Did you actually read what the OP posted ? Nah didnt think so . So why exactly do you need to disable AV/Secuirty for a USB file transfer ? Please enlighten me with your facts.....
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If you are having issues disabling your antivirus software, then don't disable it. I never disable mine. The only reason I added it to the post is because in rare cases the AV can cause issues for some reason or another.
Sean_Seany said:
Did you actually read what the OP posted ? Nah didnt think so . So why exactly do you need to disable AV/Secuirty for a USB file transfer ? Please enlighten me with your facts.....
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I think you misunderstand, when flashing files VIA ODIN certain antiviruses have been known to cause issues, personally I never have but it is a standard disclaimer on ANY Device to computer connection, when doing debugging or flashing not file transfers, I see the same disclaimer on all the Droid Razr Utility builds, and most ROM's being flashed via ODIN, it's rare but it could happen.
I think the reason for disabling your AV,is because it and your pc dont know the difference. When you run a program that flashes 'firmware' like Odin,it can be detected as malicious and blocked.HTC recommends the same thing for flashing with their exe files,and thats the same reason why its recommended during most rooting process'.
dude I thank you for this... I bought a gt 3113 3 days ago and it came with jb out of the box, dont get me wrong jb is awesome i run it on my sgs2 only thing is id like to use my tablet for streaming online content and most of the sites i view still use flash which jb no longer supports so i been looking for ways to revert it back to stock ics cause i love the ir function of the stock rom and most custom roms bork the ir blaster as per my research. anyway anymore details i should know before attempting this?? thanks in advance
Edit: do you have another linky for the FW? hotfile keeps erroring out on me thanks again
aj9507 said:
dude I thank you for this... I bought a gt 3113 3 days ago and it came with jb out of the box, dont get me wrong jb is awesome i run it on my sgs2 only thing is id like to use my tablet for streaming online content and most of the sites i view still use flash which jb no longer supports so i been looking for ways to revert it back to stock ics cause i love the ir function of the stock rom and most custom roms bork the ir blaster as per my research. anyway anymore details i should know before attempting this?? thanks in advance
Edit: do you have another linky for the FW? hotfile keeps erroring out on me thanks again
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Yours came with JB??? Just curious what country are you in? The 3113 is US only no?? Maybe were finally getting our official release any day now...
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Slavestate said:
Yours came with JB??? Just curious what country are you in? The 3113 is US only no?? Maybe were finally getting our official release any day now...
Sent from my crack smoking SGH-i777
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Yup usa version. 4.1 android love jb but hate that I can't stream from most sites due to lack of flash and most root methods I can't get to work
Sent from my GT-P3113 using Tapatalk HD
Flash works perfect on every jelly bean rom I have tried just simply sideload it but I suppose thats of topic.
yup sideloaded it and even running the older version of the browser to ensure flash support and its laggy and stutters lovin the tablet though
Yes.... some of these are preloaded with 4.1.1.
I bought 2 of these for my daughters. 1 was defective. When I took it back, the store didn't have anymore so they sent me to a store in another city.
I ended up with one running 4.0.4 and one running 4.1.1.
BuLLitz said:
Yes.... some of these are preloaded with 4.1.1.
I bought 2 of these for my daughters. 1 was defective. When I took it back, the store didn't have anymore so they sent me to a store in another city.
I ended up with one running 4.0.4 and one running 4.1.1.
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PS:The 4.1.1 that came preloaded is UECLK7.
It can be found here...
http://androidjinn.com/how-to-install-ueclk7-android-4-1-1-jelly-bean-on-p3113-galaxy-tab-2.html/2
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BuLLitz said:
PS:The 4.1.1 that came preloaded is UECLK7.
It can be found here...
http://androidjinn.com/how-to-install-ueclk7-android-4-1-1-jelly-bean-on-p3113-galaxy-tab-2.html/2
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Following the instructions there, I can confirm that the versions are the same now. Both of my tablets are 4.1.1. In addition, KIES recognizes it as a valid version.
BuLLitz said:
PS:The 4.1.1 that came preloaded is UECLK7.
Following the instructions there, I can confirm that the versions are the same now. Both of my tablets are 4.1.1. In addition, KIES recognizes it as a valid version.
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The update was officially pushed out today through Kies.
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well now
I used this and it worked quite well, but now the drivers won't install right when I plug it into my computer.
any suggestions?
thanks.
Re-enable debugging.
ROCK ON! Nice guide!!! I was on JB4.1.1, but, IMO, not good. i rolled back to 4.0.4
ugh
Thepooch said:
Re-enable debugging.
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Not only can I not install drivers, I can't find the debugging either.
I'm not totally retarded, but I'm starting to feel like it
!!!THIS GUIDE IS OUTDATED AND SHOULD NOT BE FOLLOWED ANYMORE!!!
Want to use root apps, but can't be bothered to lose all your data? Here's how to root without losing data.
1. Go to settings -> Security and enable 'Unknown Sources'
2. Download this apk: http://towelroot.com/tr.apk
3. Install the apk on your phone using your favorite file manager.
4. Open it, click the button, and wait for it to auto-reboot.
5. Once restarted, download SuperSU from the playstore.
6. Once installed, open it. If it asks to update, click the 'normal' option. It'll give an error. This is good.
7. Now, download an app called TWRP Manager from the playstore.
8. Open the app and go thru with the download of busybox.
9. Open the busybox you downloaded and click on Install.
10. Now go back to the TWRP App. Grant it root permission. open it and navigate to the menu option 'Install TWRP'.
11. Select the correct device (which is: hammerhead) at the top of the menu.
12. Click the install recovery button.
13. Wait for it to do its magic.
14. Now go on your browser and download this file: download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip
15. Using the TWRP Manager app, go to 'Reboot Options' and reboot to recovery.
16. Once booted to TWRP, go to install, then navigate to the file you just downloaded (it's probably in the /download/ folder).
17 Swipe to install and look up at the sky.
18. Click the reboot system option once it's done.
OPTIONAL:
If you want to be able to use fastboot commands, you need to unlock the bootloader (and still retain your data).
Here's how:
1. Download an app from the play store called 'Bootunlocker for Nexus'
2. Once downloaded, open it and grant it root.
3. Hit the Unlock button, and voila, you're unlocked!
If it worked, thank this post so others can see!
Some points to bear in mind
1) do a Nandroid backup before you do anything with your new found easy root
2) put that backup somewhere off your computer
3) you still need a computer to fix things if you fubar. Do NOT do this if you don't have a computer
4) you MUST learn fastboot before doing this. Ensure you test your fastboot works. This is sometimes your only fix
5) if you refuse to read our stickies first and then fubar,, don't expect us to be all helpful and patient. If you find yourself needing help, you'd better already understand the terminology we will use in our instructions
Warning to all, noobs are going to be falling all over this and not bothering to learn sh*t. Everyone be prepared for a shed load of help threads
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
rootSU said:
Some points to bear in mind
1) do a Nandroid backup before you do anything with your new found easy root
2) put that backup somewhere off your computer
3) you still need a computer to fix things if you fubar. Do NOT do this if you don't have a computer
4) you MUST learn fastboot before doing this. Ensure you test your fastboot works. This is sometimes your only fix
5) if you refuse to read our stickies first and then fubar,, don't expect us to be all helpful and patient. If you find yourself needing help, you'd better already understand the terminology we will use in our instructions
Warning to all, noobs are going to be falling all over this and not bothering to learn sh*t. Everyone be prepared for a shed load of help threads
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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I think everyone on xda should know this... otherwise, dafuq they doing on xda?
ShadowCodeGaming said:
I think everyone on xda should know this... otherwise, dafuq they doing on xda?
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Yeah I know but you've seen them. It's the same people who use toolkits.
"you'll have to fastboot flash recovery"
"whats fastboot?"
They're here
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rootSU said:
Yeah I know but you've seen them. It's the same people who use toolkits.
"you'll have to fastboot flash recovery"
"whats fastboot?"
They're here
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Yeah, XDA has changed since I stopped making roms for the Nexus One. Boy, it's become crowded here. (And not in a good way).
ShadowCodeGaming said:
Yeah, XDA has changed since I stopped making roms for the Nexus One. Boy, it's become crowded here. (And not in a good way).
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Ahh those were the days... I was making ROMs for your sister device, the HTC desire at the same time. Even back then, the "cool my phone" brigade started to surface.
Anyway, as stated elsewhere. I've nothing against the method and at least it was you who created the guide here in this thread and put extra information in that some moron who could have created it instead would have left out. I just needed to get my cautionary points in there before anyone else posted. Now its at the top
rootSU said:
Ahh those were the days... I was making ROMs for your sister device, the HTC desire at the same time. Even back then, the "cool my phone" brigade started to surface.
Anyway, as stated elsewhere. I've nothing against the method and at least it was you who created the guide here in this thread and put extra information in that some moron who could have created it instead would have left out. I just needed to get my cautionary points in there before anyone else posted. Now its at the top
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I knew I recognized your name! I used to create personal themes based on some honeycomb theme you made... That was a long time ago..
Now I feel old.
On-topic: Kudos to you for getting the basics up at the top.
rootSU said:
Yeah I know but you've seen them. It's the same people who use toolkits.
"you'll have to fastboot flash recovery"
"whats fastboot?"
They're here
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There are too much noobs which even dunno what their phone can do, I don't think such noobs will learn what is fastboot. :banghead:
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ShadowCodeGaming said:
I knew I recognized your name! I used to create personal themes based on some honeycomb theme you made... That was a long time ago..
Now I feel old.
On-topic: Kudos to you for getting the basics up at the top.
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Sorry for the further off topic... But yeah that was me haha. Wow that WAS ages ago!
DummyPLUG said:
There are too much noobs which even dunno what their phone can do, I don't think such noobs will learn what is fastboot. :banghead:
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True.
Anyway sorry @ShadowCodeGaming - let the thread continue
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Sorry for the further off topic... But yeah that was me haha. Wow that WAS ages ago!
True.
Anyway sorry @ShadowCodeGaming - let the thread continue
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I only wanted root, without the permanent twrp recovery so I
1. installed tr.apk and rooted
2. installed bootunlocker for nexus devices and unlocked the bootloader
3. adb reboot bootloader
4. fastboot boot openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.1-hammerhead.img
5. flashed UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip
Hmmm interesting...thinking of trying this out since it contains all of what I need....this is aweesome considering I had a ****ing S4 that if you even downgrade it then u loose IMEI...
will the op method work on a locked bootloader? I mean with flashing twrp
the guys in the original towel thread are just grabbing the SuperSU apk from the 1.99 zip and running that to install SuperSU binaries... seems way simpler if you want to keep your boot loader locked
meangreenie said:
will the op method work on a locked bootloader? I mean with flashing twrp
the guys in the original towel thread are just grabbing the SuperSU apk from the 1.99 zip and running that to install SuperSU binaries... seems way simpler if you want to keep your boot loader locked
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Should do yes. I regularly flash recovery via flashify with a locked bootloader. My only worry about this is my bootloader has been relocked with the bootunlocker app so the question is whether that reflects the position that fastboot locking does and only someone testing can confirm for sure.
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rootSU said:
Should do yes. I regularly flash recovery via flashify with a locked bootloader. My only worry about this is my bootloader has been relocked with the bootunlocker app so the question is whether that reflects the position that fastboot locking does and only someone testing can confirm for sure.
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If you are asking whether locking the bootloader via Bootunlocker actually locks the bootloader in true sense? Yes, it does. If you want to unlock it via fastboot, you can do it but it will wipe everything as it's done via fastboot.
Besides that, fastboot oem device-info also returns "false" after you've locked the bootloader via bootunlocker.
I keep the bootloader locked always and unlock it whilst updating any mod or rom. I'm kinda warranty conscious as my device is covered under LG.
Will I be able to flash a custom kernel if I root using this method and flash kernel via flashify??
If I unlock using Bootunlocker for Nexus will it wipe my data??
P.S. I am on Stock 4.4.3 with locked bootloader
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CrashOverride1995 said:
Will I be able to flash a custom kernel if I root using this method and flash kernel via flashify??
If I unlock using Bootunlocker for Nexus will it wipe my data??
P.S. I am on Stock 4.4.3 with locked bootloader
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Yes, you can flash a custom kernel. No, unlocking the bootloader via Bootunlocker app doesn't wipe data.
vin4yak said:
Yes, you can flash a custom kernel. No, unlocking the bootloader via Bootunlocker app doesn't wipe data.
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Thanks but I am unlocking my boot loader for the first time will it still save my data??
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CrashOverride1995 said:
Thanks but I am unlocking my boot loader for the first time will it still save my data??
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Unlocking the bootloader from fastboot will wipe the device completely due to security reasons no matter how many times you unlock it. However, unlocking the bootloader from the bootunlocker app won't.
You can read more about it over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...p-bootunlocker-nexus-devices-version-t1731993
ShadowCodeGaming said:
Want to use root apps, but can't be bothered to lose all your data? Here's how to root without losing data.
7. Now, download an app called TWRP Manager from the playstore.
8. Open the app and go thru with the download of busybox.
9. Open the busybox you downloaded and click on Install.
10. Now go back to the TWRP App. Grant it root permission. open it and navigate to the menu option 'Install TWRP'.
11. Select the correct device (which is: hammerhead) at the top of the menu.
12. Click the install recovery button.
13. Wait for it to do its magic.
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Is it worth giving an alternative method of using "flashify" to flash recovery where a user can choose to install TWRP, Philz or CWM?