Hey guys,
I have to root a G890A for a friend to remove all the at&t crap and samsung/google bloatware but Im not sure whether or not I should upgrade to 5.1.1 first or not?
Which Version does run better overall?
The phone is sim-unlocked as far as I can tell, would rooting and/or flashing 5.1.1 affect that unlock?
zroice said:
Hey guys,
I have to root a G890A for a friend to remove all the at&t crap and samsung/google bloatware but Im not sure whether or not I should upgrade to 5.1.1 first or not?
Which Version does run better overall?
The phone is sim-unlocked as far as I can tell, would rooting and/or flashing 5.1.1 affect that unlock?
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Best version for me is is 6.0.1 because of the great battery life and the Marshmallow Android. However 5.0.2 had the same battery life unlike 5.1.1 where it was terrible.
The rooting/flashing will affect the unlock. As to the root for 5.0.2 - you can read how to do it here (the second page has the downloadable files):
LINK
lirex said:
Best version for me is is 6.0.1 because of the great battery life and the Marshmallow Android. However 5.0.2 had the same battery life unlike 5.1.1 where it was terrible.
The rooting/flashing will affect the unlock. As to the root for 5.0.2 - you can read how to do it here (the second page has the downloadable files):
LINK
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but 6.0.1 is not rootable because of the locked bootloader, correct?
zroice said:
but 6.0.1 is not rootable because of the locked bootloader, correct?
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Yes, 5.1.1. and 6.0.1 are not rootable at the moment. Only 5.0.2. The link I gave you states that 5.1.1 can be rooted too but it's actually some kind of service mode which is no good and as soon as you flash back the stock 5.1.1 there's no more root.
lirex said:
Yes, 5.1.1. and 6.0.1 are not rootable at the moment. Only 5.0.2. The link I gave you states that 5.1.1 can be rooted too but it's actually some kind of service mode which is no good and as soon as you flash back the stock 5.1.1 there's no more root.
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So I rooted that thing now... throught that the recovery was actually a custom recovery but it just seems to be stock recovery with root permission.
Is there TWRP or CWM recovery out for the G890A somewhere? Would love to take a backup before I start the debloating.
zroice said:
So I rooted that thing now... throught that the recovery was actually a custom recovery but it just seems to be stock recovery with root permission.
Is there TWRP or CWM recovery out for the G890A somewhere? Would love to take a backup before I start the debloating.
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No, there isn't one at the moment, sorry.
lirex said:
No, there isn't one at the moment, sorry.
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ok, i see. thanks for your help!
So....did you root it?
Did it work?
Related
alright so i have a tmobile z that is still on the stock 4.2.2 firmware. not rooted or messed with at all. im wondering, should i take the latest update? will it make getting root or unlocking the bootloader harder...just looking for some thought and insight. tyically im all for rooted and rom'd phones. something nice about being stock...
tell me what you think!
thanks
Can't unlock boot loader so no custom Roms. Unless something has changed that I don't know about
kdm212 said:
alright so i have a tmobile z that is still on the stock 4.2.2 firmware. not rooted or messed with at all. im wondering, should i take the latest update? will it make getting root or unlocking the bootloader harder...just looking for some thought and insight. tyically im all for rooted and rom'd phones. something nice about being stock...
tell me what you think!
thanks
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You can root your device with an app called Towelroot. Then install SuperSU from Play Store. Then install NUT dual recovery. Then flash prerooted 4.4.4 ROM. Now you will get rooted 4.4.4 ROM with dual recovery. But you cannot unlock your bootloader because it's locked from your carrier and cannot be unlocked.
any roms you recommend?
Hi all,
Currently receiving an OTA alert about firmware 22.41.24.en.gb. Anyone know what this is? 5.1? Can't install as I am currently rooted with custom recovery and xposed framework. Is all I need to do to install change to the stock recovery?
I've got this update as well this morning. Also rooted with TWRP. I'm no expert but I would say we need to wait for someone to make an update we can flash from recovery.
What is your model?
cyberkid2002 said:
Hi all,
Currently receiving an OTA alert about firmware 22.41.24.en.gb. Anyone know what this is? 5.1? Can't install as I am currently rooted with custom recovery and xposed framework. Is all I need to do to install change to the stock recovery?
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Would you please confirm your Moto G model: XT1078 (Brazil) or XT1072 (Europe) ? Txs
No update for me in France. Model XT1072 no root, no TWRP, no Xposed. I will try to update next time and I will report if it's arrive..
I recive this update via OTA... My divice is with Android 5.0.2
Release Notes : https://motorola-global-en-uk.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/105155
XT1072 & Android 5.0.2
Currently running cm12.1 with newer modem & bootloader
luca020400 said:
Release Notes : https://motorola-global-en-uk.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/105155
XT1072 & Android 5.0.2
Currently running cm12.1 with newer modem & bootloader
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Anyone got a zip we can flash from TWRP?
baileyjr said:
Anyone got a zip we can flash from TWRP?
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Locally I have stock image + ota
I can upload ota but for apply it you have to use everything stock
I removed root via super su app menu and reflashed the stock recovery.img before accepting the upgrade.
Then once the update installed ok I put TWRP and root back on the device.
baileyjr said:
I removed root via super su app menu and reflashed the stock recovery.img before accepting the upgrade.
Then once the update installed ok I put TWRP and root back on the device.
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Now that you have ota installed, can you tell me your system version and build number? I have 22.21.28.thea_reteuall.en.EU retfr system version and LXB22.46-28 build number and I didn't receive any OTA upgrade notice. I have not done any mod (root, custom recovery...) to stock
OTA Fails
Damn, even after full unroot and flashing back the stock recovery the OTA fails... And I can't really read why.
Except for root, I installed system settings Tasker plugin and converted it into a system app as well as froze some CN bloatware apps with TB. I will now reflash twrp and reroot and first try to unfreeze and as a last step uninstall the Tasker plugin.
If anybody has some solid experience, please share and maybe save me some time.
Thanks!
UPDATE: Alright, that all didn't work. I realized that the tasker plugin does not copy anything to the system, but I had a Helper app from PinTasker there which I deleted. And I unfroze all the apps and did a full unroot, but still no luck. I don't know what to do anymore now except for going full back to stock (no gapps), but I would rather avoid that if possible.
Still, glad for any input on this matter!
Thanks
cgb.spender said:
Now that you have ota installed, can you tell me your system version and build number? I have 22.21.28.thea_reteuall.en.EU retfr system version and LXB22.46-28 build number and I didn't receive any OTA upgrade notice. I have not done any mod (root, custom recovery...) to stock
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thea_retgb-user 5.0.2 LXB22.99-24 15 release-key
luca020400 said:
thea_retgb-user 5.0.2 LXB22.99-24 15 release-key
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Ok, thank you. So Lollipop 5.1 is not yet available for our device through Motorola official update... do you know when it will be? I'm asking this because on Motorola's website (in the section motorla upgrade news) I can't find thea model
cgb.spender said:
Ok, thank you. So Lollipop 5.1 is not yet available for our device through Motorola official update... do you know when it will be? I'm asking this because on Motorola's website (in the section motorla upgrade news) I can't find thea model
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thea is named as titan ( moto g 2014 )
Anyway I don't know
luca020400 said:
Release Notes : https://motorola-global-en-uk.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/105155
XT1072 & Android 5.0.2
Currently running cm12.1 with newer modem & bootloader
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Could you tell me where to get the newer modem & bootloader please?
Thank you very much =)
valentin8709 said:
Could you tell me where to get the newer modem & bootloader please?
Thank you very much =)
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Flash stock image --> ota --> flash cm
luca020400 said:
Flash stock image --> ota --> flash cm
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Thank you very much!
Is this firmware the last one for the XT 1072 EU version? I can't find another one...
got it from : http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...tock-firmware-images-4g-3g-variants-t3065433/
https://mega.co.nz/#!TwMAUIJK!8jBsqLfyB1YiUNVKBcAsVxNW3aiH0kE_dtwVJUG_2q4
valentin8709 said:
Thank you very much!
Is this firmware the last one for the XT 1072 EU version? I can't find another one...
got it from : http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...tock-firmware-images-4g-3g-variants-t3065433/
https://mega.co.nz/#!TwMAUIJK!8jBsqLfyB1YiUNVKBcAsVxNW3aiH0kE_dtwVJUG_2q4
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My phone was retgb so I flahsed retgb [emoji14]
Is there a way to flash the modem and bootloader from the OTA file through adb?
luca020400 said:
My phone was retgb so I flahsed retgb [emoji14]
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Hi, is it possible to flash the stock retgb firmware (on locked bootloader) if the phone came with the retde firmware? Since they are exactly the same model (xt1072) and both firmwares are digitally signed by motorola.
I ask cause the retde hasn't received this ota update yet, and if I switched it to the retgb i could get the ota update right away for the newer modem and bootloader before i unlocked and got cm.
Thx
So I just rooted my z3c using the guide from above and now have a lollipop 5.0.2.
Is there any way to get 5.1.1. without loosing the root?
Randy05 said:
So I just rooted my z3c using the guide from above and now have a lollipop 5.0.2.
Is there any way to get 5.1.1. without loosing the root?
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i wanna know too.. is it possible to update via ota or pc companion without loosing root or any bootloop?
yes you can
flash a pre-rooted rom, slim 4.5 is nice and very optimised. it is on the development thread please have a look at
Randy05 said:
So I just rooted my z3c using the guide from above and now have a lollipop 5.0.2.
Is there any way to get 5.1.1. without loosing the root?
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If you have received an OTA dont install it. You will lose root. As suggested, download a custom ROM and install. Its more fun like that!
I am having trouble rooting my S5 (SM-G900A) . I tried using the Towelroot method with the different codes, it always said that the phone is currently not supported. Since I really don't know that much about rooting, it would reaally be helpful for me to have an easy-to-understand explanaition on how to get this thing rooted.
Root S5 At&T
Hi, I have the same problem, I have an S5 from ATT with lollipop 5.0, I tried to root it and now is showing me a notification that says that I have to take the phone to an ATT center to undo whatever was done, but no root, if you had any help with this topic please letme know, thank you
If you have lollipop installed, there is no root method and no way to downgrade. Boot loader is locked down like fort Knox as well. Not many devs use this 2 year old phone anymore.
super duper easy root
Grubbah said:
I am having trouble rooting my S5 (SM-G900A) . I tried using the Towelroot method with the different codes, it always said that the phone is currently not supported. Since I really don't know that much about rooting, it would reaally be helpful for me to have an easy-to-understand explanaition on how to get this thing rooted.
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flash back to 4.4.2, root with towelroot. THen use flashfire to flash a prerooted version of 5.0 lollipop. BAM rooted lollipop
CorporalCactus said:
flash back to 4.4.2, root with towelroot. THen use flashfire to flash a prerooted version of 5.0 lollipop. BAM rooted lollipop
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You can't flash back. If you have taken the 5.0 or later update, THERE IS NO POSSIBLE WAY TO ROOT OR DOWNGRADE CURRENTLY.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk
stew1411 said:
You can't flash back. If you have taken the 5.0 or later update, THERE IS NO POSSIBLE WAY TO ROOT OR DOWNGRADE CURRENTLY.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk
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ah he didnt specify that he took an OTA update to 5.0. thanks for the clarification
I have Android 4.4.2 installed, but Towelroot still does not work. I bought the phone back in the USA, then unlocked it and took it to Germany two years ago. For this reason I can't get any newer Android versions.....
Grubbah said:
I have Android 4.4.2 installed, but Towelroot still does not work. I bought the phone back in the USA, then unlocked it and took it to Germany two years ago. For this reason I can't get any newer Android versions.....
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What is your kernel date?
Grubbah said:
I have Android 4.4.2 installed, but Towelroot still does not work. I bought the phone back in the USA, then unlocked it and took it to Germany two years ago. For this reason I can't get any newer Android versions.....
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also which towel root version did you use v3 is the easiest it doesn't require Internet access.
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Same problem here. Got a code-unlocked AT&T S5 on T-mobile SIM running 4.4.2. Kernel is from July, so Towel root doesn't work.
AP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CSC: G900AATT2ANG3
I want to do the following:
1- Root the phone without loosing the unlock
2- Update to Android 5
3- Replace the OS by unbranded android, ideally also get rid of the samsung bloatware as well.
Is it possible? I Spend 8 hours already looking for answers, but none f them apply to my specs.
Many thanks
mastertupa said:
Same problem here. Got a code-unlocked AT&T S5 on T-mobile SIM running 4.4.2. Kernel is from July, so Towel root doesn't work.
AP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CSC: G900AATT2ANG3
I want to do the following:
1- Root the phone without loosing the unlock
2- Update to Android 5
3- Replace the OS by unbranded android, ideally also get rid of the samsung bloatware as well.
Is it possible? I Spend 8 hours already looking for answers, but none f them apply to my specs.
Many thanks
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Unlocked is unlocked. You can't lose that by flashing.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using XDA-Developers mobile app
mastertupa said:
Same problem here. Got a code-unlocked AT&T S5 on T-mobile SIM running 4.4.2. Kernel is from July, so Towel root doesn't work.
AP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CSC: G900AATT2ANG3
I want to do the following:
1- Root the phone without loosing the unlock
2- Update to Android 5
3- Replace the OS by unbranded android, ideally also get rid of the samsung bloatware as well.
Is it possible? I Spend 8 hours already looking for answers, but none f them apply to my specs.
Many thanks
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Try giefroot
NavSad said:
Try giefroot
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This is for Samsung Galaxy S5. Giefroot sems to be designed for Sony devices only.
mastertupa said:
This is for Samsung Galaxy S5. Giefroot sems to be designed for Sony devices only.
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Actually Giefroot works on any device below 5.0 . Proof: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2014-7911 ( this is one of the exploits that Giefroot uses.)
Upgrade to Lollipop
I have the exact same problem. I want to root and update my AT&T Galaxy S5. I am using this phone on Tmobile network so my build is G900AUCU2ANG3. I found this XDA link. I am such a newbie I do not even understand step 1 about NG3 update over OTA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g900and3tong3keeprootota-zip-t2862299
Could someone please help me how I should follow this link or update my phone to Lollipop.
Thanks !!
mastertupa said:
Same problem here. Got a code-unlocked AT&T S5 on T-mobile SIM running 4.4.2. Kernel is from July, so Towel root doesn't work.
AP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CP: G900AUCU2ANG3
CSC: G900AATT2ANG3
I want to do the following:
1- Root the phone without loosing the unlock
2- Update to Android 5
3- Replace the OS by unbranded android, ideally also get rid of the samsung bloatware as well.
Is it possible? I Spend 8 hours already looking for answers, but none f them apply to my specs.
Many thanks
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lookatami said:
I have the exact same problem. I want to root and update my AT&T Galaxy S5. I am using this phone on Tmobile network so my build is G900AUCU2ANG3. I found this XDA link. I am such a newbie I do not even understand step 1 about NG3 update over OTA.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g900and3tong3keeprootota-zip-t2862299
Could someone please help me how I should follow this link or update my phone to Lollipop.
Thanks !!
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You can't do the OTA update anymore because its not available anymore. But you could download the OTA update file and sideload it.
NavSad said:
You can't do the OTA update anymore because its not available anymore. But you could download the OTA update file and sideload it.
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Thank you very much for your reply. Good to know someone knows about this stuff. Just couple more questions if you could help.
1. Will the link mentioned by me in previous post work to root my phone with build G900AUCU2ANG3 and kernel date of July? http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g900and3tong3keeprootota-zip-t2862299
2. How could I download the OTA update file to sideload it. Is there a link to download?
Thanks again for your help.
lookatami said:
Thank you very much for your reply. Good to know someone knows about this stuff. Just couple more questions if you could help.
1. Will the link mentioned by me in previous post work to root my phone with build G900AUCU2ANG3 and kernel date of July? http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/g900and3tong3keeprootota-zip-t2862299
2. How could I download the OTA update file to sideload it. Is there a link to download?
Thanks again for your help.
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1. Yes, you don't need the OTA because you are already on NG3 so just start from step 2.
It works! Thanks so much. Now I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S5 on running Android 4.4.2. Baseband G900AUCU2ANG3. Phone was originally from AT&T, unlocked and rooted, currently being used on T-Mobile.
1- How do I upgrade to a current Android version?
2- How can I remove all AT&T bloatware and have an unbranded phone?
Thanks.
Looking for the latest stock rom G920AUCS5DPJ1 released on October 26, 2016 by AT&T for security update and fixes.
Thanks for your help.
+1 to this request
I just got an update today, but it only took me to G920AUCS5DPI1 and no update is available. AT&T's support page says the latest version is G920AUCS5DPJ1. I'm bone stock, so I have no idea what the delay is...
http://downloadmirror.co/1KsF/G920AUCS5DPJ1.zip
This is legit
G920AUCS5DPJ1 Root?
For those that have S6 G920AUCS5DPJ1 build.... Is there a way to root this particular firmware? I couldn't find any way to root that supports this firmware...
johnny5o4 said:
For those that have S6 G920AUCS5DPJ1 build.... Is there a way to root this particular firmware? I couldn't find any way to root that supports this firmware...
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I'm looking to starting to piss me off.
14u2nvdust said:
I'm looking to starting to piss me off.
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I don't believe there's ever been a way to root MM at all on the S6.
If you really need root then you must go back to Lollipop.
Hi! How can we go back to lollipop? so easy as flash lollipop stock ATT version with odin?
PD: I did more reading and I realized that I may be stuck :....( Having this G920AUCS5DPJ1 S6 6.0.1 version I am unable to even flash TWRP. ... so I guess right now this phone is unrooteable and un TWRPable???
I confirm: once you get the phone on a newer version, you can't downgrade it. I tried to go from 6.0.1 to 5.1.1 flashing with ODIN. The ODIN process went well, but after the phone took the older load, it got stuck in the ANDROID screen
To get it back to life i had to flash again its original stock version at 6..0.1