How to unroot? - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5

I've just rooted my device using geohot's towelroot.apk and now I can't use my ISIS wallet app for my free Jamba Juice smoothies. I'm searching around and I can't find a method to unroot.
Kies3 isn't working either as it says "firmware initialisation is not supported by this model"
PLEASE HELP!
Edit: I've also tried to use SuperSU to unroot, but it won't let me update the binaries and just force closes
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I found out that you cannot use the SuperSU downloaded from the play store as it will just force close. Download the apk from this link: http://download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip
SuperSU should be able to update itself successfully after you open the application. Afterwards, you can use the permanent unroot option from the settings and that's it! I'm going to go get my free smoothie now.

I AM HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUES AND NEED TO UNROOT ALSO.
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Isn't there an option in the supersu app to unroot?
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Doesn't work fully download mode still reads custom
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You should be able to download xposed, then rootcloak, and hide root from ISIS. Works on my M8.
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Yes install xposed and root cloak and it will work fine that is what I did
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Longcat14 said:
You should be able to download xposed, then rootcloak, and hide root from ISIS. Works on my M8.
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jjr3211 said:
Yes install xposed and root cloak and it will work fine that is what I did
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Yes, I already found this out with my wife's AT&T Note 3. Xposed plus Rootcloak is the answer to Isis not working with root.
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Would still be nice to know how to unroot for warranty purposes.
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harlenm said:
Would still be nice to know how to unroot for warranty purposes.
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Factory Reset

You can also install this
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LuckyColdJohnson said:
Factory Reset
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Someone said factory reset retained root.
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harlenm said:
Someone said factory reset retained root.
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It does. I just tried. Now I'm trying Kies 3 to restore. Google play services wont work on my phone anymore. I thought this root was to good to be true. Now we have problems. I'm not the only one.

jjr3211 said:
Yes install xposed and root cloak and it will work fine that is what I did
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hello i did this as well but still get the same root error on opening the isis wallet....added the isis app to the root cloak list and still the error

let seeldee
Escobar27 said:
hello i did this as well but still get the same root error on opening the isis wallet....added the isis app to the root cloak list and still the error
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this fixed my problem......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45114363

ladiesman2927 said:
I've just rooted my device using geohot's towelroot.apk and now I can't use my ISIS wallet app for my free Jamba Juice smoothies. I'm searching around and I can't find a method to unroot.
Kies3 isn't working either as it says "firmware initialisation is not supported by this model"
PLEASE HELP!
Edit: I've also tried to use SuperSU to unroot, but it won't let me update the binaries and just force closes
Edit 2:
*** PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR ALL OTHER USERS THAT HAVE THIS ISSUE
I found out that you cannot use the SuperSU downloaded from the play store as it will just force close. Download the apk from this link: http://download.chainfire.eu/447/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99r4.zip
SuperSU should be able to update itself successfully after you open the application. Afterwards, you can use the permanent unroot option from the settings and that's it! I'm going to go get my free smoothie now.
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Thanks a million for this info man. Between isis (I don't want to use xposed) and not being able to use ultra power saving mode, I unrooted for now using your method. :thumbup:
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WizeGuyDezignz said:
Thanks a million for this info man. Between isis (I don't want to use xposed) and not being able to use ultra power saving mode, I unrooted for now using your method. :thumbup:
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Have you tried Ultra power saving mode after you unrooted?
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vxkillswitchxv37 said:
Have you tried Ultra power saving mode after you unrooted?
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Yes, and it worked fine after a reboot and all. :thumbup:
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WizeGuyDezignz said:
Yes, and it worked fine after a reboot and all. :thumbup:
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One more question all I need to do is unroot with superuser? Is there any other steps need to be taken? Thanks.
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vxkillswitchxv37 said:
One more question all I need to do is unroot with superuser? Is there any other steps need to be taken? Thanks.
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Yes. You will install the superuser apk that is floating around if you haven't already and then update the binaries after you open the app.
Then go to settings in the superuser app and do the permanent unroot. I also uninstalled the towel root app too just in case. Then reboot and you should be unrooted.
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Thanks.
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Safest Way To Root

Hey everybody, I just got my note 3 this morning. I'm not new to rooting but I don't know the root procedure for this phone. Could someone please guide me in the right direction? My build number ends with MI9 if that helps ..
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blackangel104 said:
Hey everybody, I just got my note 3 this morning. I'm not new to rooting but I don't know the root procedure for this phone. Could someone please guide me in the right direction? My build number ends with MI9 if that helps ..
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IF using MI9, use RDLV on it, and quickly, before it gets the OTA update (I'd disconnect it from networks entirely until it was rooted. Don't use RDLV if it's gotten the update!)
If it's not on MI9 anymore, your only options are kingo/vroot. Both of those are not allowed to be linked to on XDA because of suspicions about them being malicious (though many people have used them and reported no issues)
Downloaded rdlv last night left my phone charging woke up to my wife playing on it. She took the update cuz the phone asked her if she wanted to update. :banghead: anyway to downgrade don't really wanna use the other 2 options
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chrisn91 said:
Downloaded rdlv last night left my phone charging woke up to my wife playing on it. She took the update cuz the phone asked her if she wanted to update. :banghead: anyway to downgrade don't really wanna use the other 2 options
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No, you cannot downgrade the firmware. I think trying bricks it and trips knox warranty void.
DrAzzy said:
No, you cannot downgrade the firmware. I think trying bricks it and trips knox warranty void.
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Ok well thanks for the answer now 2 weigh my options I guess
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DrAzzy said:
IF using MI9, use RDLV on it, and quickly, before it gets the OTA update (I'd disconnect it from networks entirely until it was rooted. Don't use RDLV if it's gotten the update!)
If it's not on MI9 anymore, your only options are kingo/vroot. Both of those are not allowed to be linked to on XDA because of suspicions about them being malicious (though many people have used them and reported no issues)
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Ok where do I find this program at??
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blackangel104 said:
Ok where do I find this program at??
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RDLV is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474422
Kingo/vroot - we're not allowed to link to here.
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RDLV is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474422
Kingo/vroot - we're not allowed to link to here.
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Ight Thanks Dude!
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I'm rooted, thanks again but I have one more question, is there a way to get rid of the unlocked lock logo on the boot screen?
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blackangel104 said:
I'm rooted, thanks again but I have one more question, is there a way to get rid of the unlocked lock logo on the boot screen?
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Xposed framework + Wanam Xposed module
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D150shorty said:
Xposed framework + Wanam Xposed module
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When I have both of those installed, then what? Edit: I found it!
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blackangel104 said:
When I have both of those installed, then what? Edit: I found it!
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Once you check the option, you will need to reboot TWICE before it disappears
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No root? Wtf?

I have used some application they need root. But some of them didn't work well. For example: GMD speed time, slash game buster and root checker said I'm not rooted. But it's false. I have rooted 4.0.3 than upgraded to jb than rooted again than unlocked the bootloader than flashed CM 10.2. What is the problem with these apps? Are they just simply not compatible with? Is there anyway to use these?
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PenguinStyle said:
I have used some application they need root. But some of them didn't work well. For example: GMD speed time, slash game buster and root checker said I'm not rooted. But it's false. I have rooted 4.0.3 than upgraded to jb than rooted again than unlocked the bootloader than flashed CM 10.2. What is the problem with these apps? Are they just simply not compatible with? Is there anyway to use these?
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Run Root Checker to make sure that root access is enabled.
PenguinStyle said:
I have used some application they need root. But some of them didn't work well. For example: GMD speed time, slash game buster and root checker said I'm not rooted. But it's false. I have rooted 4.0.3 than upgraded to jb than rooted again than unlocked the bootloader than flashed CM 10.2. What is the problem with these apps? Are they just simply not compatible with? Is there anyway to use these?
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Have you enabled root access in developers option?
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[email protected] said:
Have you enabled root access in developers option?
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Yes, for apps
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Ok. I took some pics
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Yes, for apps
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I m on cm 10.2 and root checker said I m rooted. When you run root checker, does the ask for root confirmation box appears? If not, check super user setting. May be it is auto denying the requests.
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No it don't ask for root. I havi modified the settings to popup - nothing changed when its on auto enable - still says no root but for example in terminal I write su root it works fine.
The apps below are working great
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PenguinStyle said:
No it don't ask for root. I havi modified the settings to popup - nothing changed when its on auto enable - still says no root but for example in terminal I write su root it works fine.
The apps below are working great
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Maybe you should try another root app like SuperSU...
try setting superuser to both apps & adb
Dexxon said:
Maybe you should try another root app like SuperSU...
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But CM has pre-installed superuser in options. I have installed supersu already but it had a fail with updating su binary
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Flying_Bear said:
try setting superuser to both apps & adb
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Still says I have no root. But adaway works great. Just some idiot apps don't. And that root checker
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Found the problem. It was because xprivacy
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Calculator Force Closes on KK

Just completed the OTA to KK and the calculator app force closes whenever I try to open it. I'm stock rooted, S-ON, and unlocked. I've tried clearing data for the app as well as uninstalling/reinstalling it. Any ideas?
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SSaxman said:
Just completed the OTA to KK and the calculator app force closes whenever I try to open it. I'm stock rooted, S-ON, and unlocked. I've tried clearing data for the app as well as uninstalling/reinstalling it. Any ideas?
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Do a factory reset
Lancerz said:
Do a factory reset
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I'd rather avoid that, if possible.
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SSaxman said:
I'd rather avoid that, if possible.
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Try wiping cache in recovery
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Sim-X said:
Try wiping cache in recovery
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Tried that with no luck. Is anybody else having this issue?
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SSaxman said:
Tried that with no luck. Is anybody else having this issue?
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I am having the issue as well.
UPDATE: I have it fixed now. I just pulled the calculator.apk included with the update and re-installed it on my phone. It works without issue now.
bpdamas said:
I am having the issue as well.
UPDATE: I have it fixed now. I just pulled the calculator.apk included with the update and re-installed it on my phone. It works without issue now.
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Would you be able to link to the apk?
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SSaxman said:
Would you be able to link to the apk?
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I don't know if it is allowed to do that since it isn't my app. Anyone have thoughts?
I don't believe its a proprietary concern unless you are trying to sell it to him, or offering a free link to a paid app. You could also just lay out the steps you took and have him figure it out on his own if you are that concerned. My penny and a half....
I'd like a link to the apk as well if you don't mind.
Here is the apk. If a moderator has a problem with this, please let me know. Just download it to your phone and click on the file.
bpdamas said:
Here is the apk. If a moderator has a problem with this, please let me know. Just download it to your phone and click on the file.
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Worked like a champ. Thanks, bpdamas.
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Worked like a champ. Thanks, bpdamas.
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Glad it worked. I wonder what happened with it. Oh well.

Need help with messaging after odin

So I rooted my s5 then after having some issues decided to go back to complete stock. The problem im having is that before I rooted I was able to do a quick responce to a text without having to open the messaging app and now after root and odin back to stock I have to open the app. Any help would be great full.
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htcman724 said:
So I rooted my s5 then after having some issues decided to go back to complete stock. The problem im having is that before I rooted I was able to do a quick responce to a text without having to open the messaging app and now after root and odin back to stock I have to open the app. Any help would be great full.
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In the messaging and notifications settings, you have to check this box:
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Wow do I feel stupid...lol. thank you
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Just rooting alone, and not doing any modifications or running rooted apps messed up your phone, right?
No I had rooted to do the download booster mod but didnt in the end cause I use isis and when I couldnt use It decided to do a odin refresh flash back to stock
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htcman724 said:
No I had rooted to do the download booster mod but didnt in the end cause I use isis and when I couldnt use It decided to do a odin refresh flash back to stock
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There is an xposed module that hides root from isis.
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Update for SPRINT LS995

A new update just downloaded to my phone. Any idea what the update is and if I'll lose root?
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Mine just updated and I lost root had towelroot but now when I try to reinstall it won't staying that it's not supported for my device.
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koma77 said:
Mine just updated and I lost root had towelroot but now when I try to reinstall it won't staying that it's not supported for my device.
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have you tried stump root?
lostsoul77 said:
have you tried stump root?
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Will try now
Update
I tried followed steps n no go. Sez that supersu has no binaries. N that I need to manually root btw zv9 is what I was upgraded to
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http://www.lg-phones.org/sprint-rolls-out-ls995zv9-ota-update-for-lg-g-flex.html
Sprint is rolling out a minor over-the-air firmware update to its version of the LG G Flex. LG G Flex owners on the “Now Network” should find the LS995ZV9 update to hit their devices now. Here’s what to look forward to when the update finally drops.
This software update includes:
New PRL (51103)
update Google Security Patch
Google Market Store update 4.4.2
R5Radio Player improvement
Wi-Fi Calling improvement
Wi-Fi is required to download the update. You can wait for the notification to arrive on its own, or you can try your luck requesting it down manually. More specific instructions are available at Sprint’s support page.
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lostsoul77 said:
http://www.lg-phones.org/sprint-rolls-out-ls995zv9-ota-update-for-lg-g-flex.html
Sprint is rolling out a minor over-the-air firmware update to its version of the LG G Flex. LG G Flex owners on the “Now Network” should find the LS995ZV9 update to hit their devices now. Here’s what to look forward to when the update finally drops.
This software update includes:
New PRL (51103)
update Google Security Patch
Google Market Store update 4.4.2
R5Radio Player improvement
Wi-Fi Calling improvement
Wi-Fi is required to download the update. You can wait for the notification to arrive on its own, or you can try your luck requesting it down manually. More specific instructions are available at Sprint’s support page.
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Pretty much gotta wait now until root is made for zv9 now
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Yep. Hopefully development on this phone isn't completely dead....especially with the LS996 coming out very shortly.
I really could use the PRL update along with the wifi calling update which I use frequently since the AirRave they sent isn't compatible with this phone (that's what sprint told me).
lostsoul77 said:
Yep. Hopefully development on this phone isn't completely dead....especially with the LS996 coming out very shortly.
I really could use the PRL update along with the wifi calling update which I use frequently since the AirRave they sent isn't compatible with this phone (that's what sprint told me).
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Smh I was wondering why I started to get crapy reception again in my house they can have the air rave back thanks!
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koma77 said:
Pretty much gotta wait now until root is made for zv9 now
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Someone in another thread says they are rooted with v9. She said she had to update superuser binary
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lostsoul77 said:
Someone in another thread says they are rooted with v9. She said she had to update superuser binary
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I have tried do supersu but not sure how to update binary
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koma77 said:
I have tried do supersu but not sure how to update binary
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I just grabbed newest version from play store. I chose normal mode to update binary, it even uninstalled the ols supersu
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lostsoul77 said:
I just grabbed newest version from play store. I chose normal mode to update binary, it even uninstalled the ols supersu
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Did it work?
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koma77 said:
Did it work?
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Idk. I need the update file. I deleted it and phone won't download it again.
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lostsoul77 said:
Idk. I need the update file. I deleted it and phone won't download it again.
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Same here if I would have known I wouldn't have deleted it
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complete newbie
koma77 said:
Same here if I would have known I wouldn't have deleted it
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Ohkay so im completly new at this but I used stump roots brute force method on my LG-LS995, and it worked twice. Little did i know I had been upgraded to lolipop, so when I tried a wifi hot spot hack (messing up the actual process the first time) I ended up in boot loop. Im currently working on fixing my phone. I was dumb but I'm learning. Anyway, you can brute force v9 with stump root.
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Ohkay so im completly new at this but I used stump roots brute force method on my LG-LS995, and it worked twice. Little did i know I had been upgraded to lolipop, so when I tried a wifi hot spot hack (messing up the actual process the first time) I ended up in boot loop. Im currently working on fixing my phone. I was dumb but I'm learning. Anyway, you can brute force v9 with stump root.
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How do u have lollipop?
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koma77 said:
How do u have lollipop?
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I thought v9 was lollipop, but I could be mistaken, like I said, I'm new at this. I just checked for a software update before rooting my phone.

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