Hey guys. Forgive me for my noobness here, I'm still kind of new to rooting etc. So I've got an Australian nexus 6, running 5.0.1, its rooted, I used the nexus root toolkit, and it installed twrp, I want to update to 5.1, downloaded the update from aosp or whatever and tried to sideload it, I kept getting errors and fails. Both twrp and adb are updated. Now I think from what I've read, after rooting a 5.0 device you can't receive OTAs anymore. I just got the OTA notification, I downloaded it and pressed install, it restarted then booted into twrp and didn't start the update process. I've tried unrooting but it failed. My questions are: can I install the OTA through twrp? Is there a way to bypass twrp to continue the update? Can I factory reset through settings on the phone to go back to stock and then do the update that way? (I've heard its bad to factory reset like that, not sure why or if its true?) Just want 5.1 already! Any help is appreciated, and if possible dumb it down a bit because some terminology still is not known to me
Thanks in advance
ice_cold17 said:
Hey guys. Forgive me for my noobness here, I'm still kind of new to rooting etc. So I've got an Australian nexus 6, running 5.0.1, its rooted, I used the nexus root toolkit, and it installed twrp, I want to update to 5.1, downloaded the update from aosp or whatever and tried to sideload it, I kept getting errors and fails. Both twrp and adb are updated. Now I think from what I've read, after rooting a 5.0 device you can't receive OTAs anymore. I just got the OTA notification, I downloaded it and pressed install, it restarted then booted into twrp and didn't start the update process. I've tried unrooting but it failed. My questions are: can I install the OTA through twrp? Is there a way to bypass twrp to continue the update? Can I factory reset through settings on the phone to go back to stock and then do the update that way? (I've heard its bad to factory reset like that, not sure why or if its true?) Just want 5.1 already! Any help is appreciated, and if possible dumb it down a bit because some terminology still is not known to me
Thanks in advance
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If you're unlocked, rooted and have TWRP, why not just install custom ROM? Otherwise you can download factory image that you want, unzip and flash images individually via fastboot. Just don't flash user data and you won't loose data.
Just use the toolkit to 100% flash back go stock. It will unroot and reinstall stock recovery. Just remember to always keep USB debugging on and keep that boot loader unlocked. Once your back to the out box state you should be v able to receive ota. Or just use toolkit to flash the new stock image for your device. Ends with I.
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I've never flashed files individually. I don't like any of the Roms, I prefer stock android but I like the perks of rooting. Could you give me a step by step on flashing the files individually please
ice_cold17 said:
I've never flashed files individually. I don't like any of the Roms, I prefer stock android but I like the perks of rooting. Could you give me a step by step on flashing the files individually please
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Look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-flash-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008, method 2.
Awesome thanks, so if I don't flash "user data" I can keep my stuff, will that mess it up in anyway? What about the step that says erase user data, can I skip that then?
ice_cold17 said:
Awesome thanks, so if I don't flash "user data" I can keep my stuff, will that mess it up in anyway? What about the step that says erase user data, can I skip that then?
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I don`t erase and flash userdata usualy, its good to erase cache and then flash cache cache.img. A data factory reset after the procedure is adviced however for preventing fc`s and such.
So in the end is should wipe anyway? Oh well I was trying to avoid that only as a last resort. It wouldn't even let me unroot through the toolkit for some reason...
I, too, would like to know this. I have looked through many forums and sites to try to find an answer.
My Nexus 6 is:
- bootloader unlocked
- TWRP recovery
- rooted
I would like to update to the latest 5.1 without wiping my device. I don't want to lose my setup and accounts.
Is there a flashable update.zip that allows the update to 5.1? (I have seen a few, but they usually have encryption disabled - which I believe will cause me to lose my data?)
Would it be easy enough to restore stock recovery and unroot, which would allow me to flash the OTA normally - then just flash TWRP and root again?
How would I go about this?
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I, too, would like to know this. I have looked through many forums and sites to try to find an answer.
My Nexus 6 is:
- bootloader unlocked
- TWRP recovery
- rooted
I would like to update to the latest 5.1 without wiping my device. I don't want to lose my setup and accounts.
Is there a flashable update.zip that allows the update to 5.1? (I have seen a few, but they usually have encryption disabled - which I believe will cause me to lose my data?)
Would it be easy enough to restore stock recovery and unroot, which would allow me to flash the OTA normally - then just flash TWRP and root again?
How would I go about this?
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Why not just download the factory image of your choice, then fastboot flash everything but user data. You will keep all your data. Many users go this route. Personally, I like a fresh start that doing a factory reset gives. I backup everything to the cloud and then restore what I need to have on my phone. I mention this because it is recommended to preform a factory reset after installing the images separately. Thus avoiding any boot loops or force closings.
Evolution_Freak said:
Why not just download the factory image of your choice, then fastboot flash everything but user data. You will keep all your data. Many users go this route. Personally, I like a fresh start that doing a factory reset gives. I backup everything to the cloud and then restore what I need to have on my phone. I mention this because it is recommended to preform a factory reset after installing the images separately. Thus avoiding any boot loops or force closings.
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So do I need to flash all the images?
Can I also leave out the recovery image - or do I flash it and re-flash TWRP after?
Does flashing the OTA (normally) factory reset the device wiping all accounts and setup?
I don't want to perform a factory reset as I use the device for business and have many email accounts, sync accounts, contact accounts and other tweaks that I don't want to have to spend a few days setting up again.
fubofo said:
So do I need to flash all the images?
Can I also leave out the recovery image - or do I flash it and re-flash TWRP after?
Does flashing the OTA (normally) factory reset the device wiping all accounts and setup?
I don't want to perform a factory reset as I use the device for business and have many email accounts, sync accounts, contact accounts and other tweaks that I don't want to have to spend a few days setting up again.
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I understand, everyone's situation is different. No, an OTA will preserve all your accounts and data. Your best bet in your situation may be to flash stock recovery and remove root. Then you could sideload the OTA. Also, though I don't use or really recommend the use of toolkits, the NRT may have options available for your needs as well. There is a possibility that just removing root and TWRP may still leave traces behind. Enough that the OTA may fail.
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I understand, everyone's situation is different. No, an OTA will preserve all your accounts and data. Your best bet in your situation may be to flash stock recovery and remove root. Then you could sideload the OTA. Also, though I don't use or really recommend the use of toolkits, the NRT may have options available for your needs as well. There is a possibility that just removing root and TWRP may still leave traces behind. Enough that the OTA may fail.
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Could you point me to guides for returning to stock recovery and re-locking bootloader?
I can only seem to find many, many guides on how to flash a custom recovery - not the reverse.
fubofo said:
Could you point me to guides for returning to stock recovery and re-locking bootloader?
I can only seem to find many, many guides on how to flash a custom recovery - not the reverse.
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Relocking the bootloader wipes the device, so you don't want to do that.
What is your ultimate goal? Your absolute ideal situation, once you're updated. Let's learn that and work from there.
fubofo said:
Could you point me to guides for returning to stock recovery and re-locking bootloader?
I can only seem to find many, many guides on how to flash a custom recovery - not the reverse.
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You don't have to relock your bootloader. That doesn't matter. As for recovery, I believe all you have to do is obtain the proper recovery for the build you are currently running, the fastboot flash it from bootloader.
Look here for more info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3063857
rootSU said:
Relocking the bootloader wipes the device, so you don't want to do that.
What is your ultimate goal? Your absolute ideal situation, once you're updated. Let's learn that and work from there.
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I already stated this in my first post (first page):
"...I would like to update to the latest 5.1 without wiping my device. I don't want to lose my setup and accounts...."
fubofo said:
I already stated this in my first post (first page):
"...I would like to update to the latest 5.1 without wiping my device. I don't want to lose my setup and accounts...."
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OK, let me ask this, what is your current software? 5.0 or 5.0.1?
fubofo said:
I already stated this in my first post (first page):
"...I would like to update to the latest 5.1 without wiping my device. I don't want to lose my setup and accounts...."
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No. That is not enough information. That is your IMMEDIATE goal. I need to know what is your ULTIMATE goal?
Right now you're rooted with twrp. In order to give you the best advice I need to know your ultimate goal is. Why are you rooted with twrp? Do you need this in the future? Why are you thinking about locking the bootloader
All this has an affect on what method you use.
rootSU said:
No. That is not enough information. That is your IMMEDIATE goal. I need to know what is your ULTIMATE goal?
Right now you're rooted with twrp. In order to give you the best advice I need to know your ultimate goal is. Why are you rooted with twrp? Do you need this in the future? Why are you thinking about locking the bootloader
All this has an affect on what method you use.
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Thank you sir for helping!
Evolution_Freak said:
You don't have to relock your bootloader. That doesn't matter. As for recovery, I believe all you have to do is obtain the proper recovery for the build you are currently running, the fastboot flash it from bootloader.
Look here for more info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3063857
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Thanks @Evolution_Freak I'll give a shot at flashing just the stock recovery, unrooting and trying the OTA
I have an unlocked Nexus 6 64gb from Ebay that I activated on Verizon. I rooted it, installed 5.1 and did the build.prop and settings.db changes and have tethering, etc (unlimited).
A few questions:
Will the OTA update show up on my phone since it is rooted and/or since it was not purchased from Verizon?
If it does show up and I let it update to 5.1.1, will I need to do the build.prop and settings.db changes again?
If it does not show up and I install from Google's image, do I need to do the build.prop and settings.db changes again?
I am sure these are basic questions... sorry... this was my first phone root and will be my first update to apply since doing that.
an update will show up whether you have root or not, BUT.. you can not take or apply an ota if any system files have been changed. and guess what rooting your device did, change system files.
simms22 said:
an update will show up whether you have root or not, BUT.. you can not take or apply an ota if any system files have been changed. and guess what rooting your device did, change system files.
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Ok thanks. So that means I update with the Google Image if I want to. I think there is an option to do that without a wipe. Is that recommended / OK? If so, I wont have to change any files again, right?
hifiaudio2 said:
Ok thanks. So that means I update with the Google Image if I want to. I think there is an option to do that without a wipe. Is that recommended / OK? If so, I wont have to change any files again, right?
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factory image, or any custom rom. and yes, you can update via factory image and do it a certain way to not lose data. you dont ever "have to" change any files. if you keep it stock, completely, you get an update ota, and you keep goung after that. if you root, tou have choices. i keep my choices simple. i root and use custom kernels btw. i also use custom roms. so, for me, updating is just flashing the latest custom rom(be it stock/rooted or real cutom rom).
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factory image, or any custom rom. and yes, you can update via factory image and do it a certain way to not lose data. you dont ever "have to" change any files. if you keep it stock, completely, you get an update ota, and you keep goung after that. if you root, tou have choices. i keep my choices simple. i root and use custom kernels btw. i also use custom roms. so, for me, updating is just flashing the latest custom rom(be it stock/rooted or real cutom rom).
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Thanks again for the help. So my wife has the exact phone and same root with hotspot enabled as I do. I forgot to tell her to ignore the update, so when the OTA verizon update showed up this morning, she installed it. Her phone still says 5.1, so I assume it just tried to install but didnt work, but the Hotspot icon was removed (I just went into settings and selected it again, and it seemed to work still), but I dont know what error it might have given when she tried to install or what settings or files that I had changed, like build.prop, etc, might be changed back. Is it likely that the system trying to install the OTA update would have changed my modified settings?
Going forward, I plan to fire up Wug's rootkit and just flash the 5.1.1 image with no wipe. SO everything I did on both phones should already be ready to go when the flash finishes, right? No settings for me to change all over again?
Will have to redo the build.prop edits. Full image flash will replace the build.prop with new one.
prdog1 said:
Will have to redo the build.prop edits. Full image flash will replace the build.prop with new one.
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Cool, all done, thanks.
Watch never updates past 5.0.1
Looking for advice...bought watch from another owner about 6 months ago...it has version 5.0.1 installed. About once a week, it says it has downloaded an update and is ready to install...but when I choose to do so, it goes to a screen that looks like a bunch of folder options for recovery, reboot, etc. No idea what to do other than pick reboot.
Is it possible that watch was rooted? If so, how would I un root it? Or how do I install the downloaded update?
Are you able to get it into bootloader? When it starts up swipe from top left to bottom right. You might be better off doing a factory reset from there and maybe even a manual update.
Thanks for the reply. I am able to get to bootloader screen, and did a factory reset. At that point, if I download update again in settings, it just ends up going back to bootloader screen at restart. Never applies the update...I don't know how to apply it manually from bootloader. help...?
gonavy34 said:
Thanks for the reply. I am able to get to bootloader screen, and did a factory reset. At that point, if I download update again in settings, it just ends up going back to bootloader screen at restart. Never applies the update...I don't know how to apply it manually from bootloader. help...?
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Have a look here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62368718&postcount=8
I have a Droid Turbo that is currently on version 5.1 (23.21.44) and I just recently unfroze the system update notifications for my phone because of the news of MM. I am currently rooted and have an unlocked bootloader but I don't have TWRP installed and would rather not install it for now if I don't have to.
The system update that it is trying to push to my phone isn't MM, instead it is version 23.21.49.en.US. Is it safe to just take this update while being rooted and with an unlocked bootloader? I'm also not sure how many updates I'll have to make my way through before reaching the MM update, but if there are other updates, should it also be safe to go ahead with those as well? I know I could install TWRP and flash the MM ROM that way but I would prefer to do the updates officially if it is not risking a bricked phone.
Thanks for any advice.
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AirJordanTS said:
I have a Droid Turbo that is currently on version 5.1 (23.21.44) and I just recently unfroze the system update notifications for my phone because of the news of MM. I am currently rooted and have an unlocked bootloader but I don't have TWRP installed and would rather not install it for now if I don't have to.
The system update that it is trying to push to my phone isn't MM, instead it is version 23.21.49.en.US. Is it safe to just take this update while being rooted and with an unlocked bootloader? I'm also not sure how many updates I'll have to make my way through before reaching the MM update, but if there are other updates, should it also be safe to go ahead with those as well? I know I could install TWRP and flash the MM ROM that way but I would prefer to do the updates officially if it is not risking a bricked phone.
Thanks for any advice.
EDIT: I forgot to finish the title of the thread...
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It's safe, but it will be unsuccessful until you unroot your phone and undo any other system modifications that you've done (xposed, for example). There's a huge part of the update script that checks every single file in your system partition to make sure nothing has been modified.
Ok great, thanks.
The only other modification I can think that I've made is enabling mobile Hotspot through editing a setting somewhere. Do you know if that would be affected or would need changed back?
AirJordanTS said:
Ok great, thanks.
The only other modification I can think that I've made is enabling mobile Hotspot through editing a setting somewhere. Do you know if that would be affected or would need changed back?
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You did that by modifying /system/build.prop. That change might be okay, but I would change it back if I were you just to be safe. The change is going to be overwritten anyway once the OTA is done.
AirJordanTS said:
Ok great, thanks.
The only other modification I can think that I've made is enabling mobile Hotspot through editing a setting somewhere. Do you know if that would be affected or would need changed back?
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It's possible it may miss overlooking that. The worst that could happen was the update just doesn't take. It fails and nothing is changed. There is a pure MM official version that you can Flash in TWRP. It will update everything, radios and all, but will not relock the bootloader. I recommend you download Titanium Backup and backup all of your apps and their data to be restored after the update. A factory reset is recommended after the update. Also, don't forget to back up all of your photos, documents, music, etc. 24.81.5 is MM. Your update was a prep for MM.
Thanks for the advice guys.
I didn't realize it but I had TWRP installed so I decided to flash a stock ROM and proceed with the OTA updates from there. The problem currently is that I'm being locked out of my phone because of the Google "verify your account" page. I reset my account password on that page and now I'm not able to log in.
Long story short, I factory reset my Razer which had been running with an unlocked bootloader and rooted with magisk, which reverted me to the MR2 build. Well there's a lot of things missing in that that I don't like such as not being able to change the placement of the back and contact buttons on the navigation bar, and I don't really use root all that often, so I figure I'll just reflash the latest version of official stock Razer firmware. I can't do OTA updates since it's rooted, and I tried the whole uninstall magisk and then try OTA thing, but it gave me an error that the stock ROM doesn't exist.
I don't really care all that much if I lose root in the process, I'm just looking to restore the phone to what would otherwise be a fresh Factory version of Razers most up-to-date Android firmware. Except I can't really remember how to do that, and I'm looking at all these different guides and they're all for other things so I'm getting a little confused. Can anyone point me in the direction for a guide to just restore a Razer phone 2 to essentially out of the box Factory firmware?
Use the original documentation provided by Razer to Unlock and relock the bootlaoader and critical partitions. See the PDF's I have attached below. Also refer to the Razer Dev Tools website here for unlocking instructions: https://developer.razer.com/razer-phone-dev-tools/general-instructions/
Be warned, YOU WILL LOSE /userdata by following these instructions, but you will also have a factory fresh install that will allow you to take OTA updates. You should then be able to run Magisk to reroot, or lock the bootloader and critical partitions for a factory stock phone.